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Laboratory analysis of CBRN-substances: Stakeholder networks as clue to higher CBRN resilience in Europe
- Source :
- TrAC-Trends in Analytical Chemistry, December, 85, 2-9
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2016.
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Abstract
- The threat of terrorists using CBRN agents continues to pose a risk of mass casualties and severe disruption of societal functions in Europe. Standardisation of crisis management activities is one important step towards effective national and international interoperability and increased resilience. Understanding which CBRN agents are involved in an incident is vital for appropriate response measures. We applied a system's view on the process of CBRN sample analysis and see three discrete applications; Immediate incident response, Forensics, Post incident monitoring. Together with laboratory experts and policy makers from across Europe we identified needs for quality assurance measures in these three areas. Here, we suggest various harmonisation activities that can facilitate interoperability between all stakeholders concerned with CBRN sample analysis. Foremost, we recommend purpose-oriented laboratory networks, but also minimum performance requirements for First Responders’ detection and sampling capabilities, best practices for sample transport and documentation.
- Subjects :
- 0301 basic medicine
Process (engineering)
Best practice
030106 microbiology
Interoperability
Sample (statistics)
Crisis management
Post incident monitoring
Analytical Chemistry
03 medical and health sciences
Documentation
Resilient society
Resilience (network)
Spectroscopy
Sample analyses
TS - Technical Sciences
CBRN - CBRN Protection
Stakeholder
Forensic investigations
Laboratory network
Observation, Weapon & Protection Systems
030104 developmental biology
Risk analysis (engineering)
Immediate incident response
Standardisation
Business
Hazardous substances
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 01659936
- Volume :
- 85
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....202abab020e6ef010be394213b032df6