PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls), PCDDs (Polychlorinated Dibenzo-P-Dioxins) and PCDFs (Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans): Prevention and Control of Accidental and Environmental Exposure

摘要

The volume contains a set of guidelines for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), which should assist in the development of strategies for reducing the probabilities of accidents involving the environmental release of the above-mentioned substances, and the severity of their hazardous effects should such accidents occur. The report reviews strategies and actions concerned with replacing PCBs where used at present, developing contingency plans in the case of accidents, evaluating risks, rehabilitation after accidents and developing safe methods for decontamination and disposal of contaminated wastes.