Hazardous materials emergency incidents: public health considerations and implications

• Main Authors: Sharyn Gaskin (Author), Sanya Mehta (Author), Dino Pisaniello (Author), Len Turczynowicz (Author), Sam Bruschi (Author), Krystle Mitchell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, including the deliberate release of toxic chemicals, can cause a significant drain on resources as well as heightened anxiety in the community. Recent high‐profile incidents, including the 2018 illegal waste storage fire in Victoria, Austra...