Chemical Reactivity Hazards for Security Personnel

It is essential for security personnel to be aware and understand the hazards involved. An uncontrolled chemical reaction can have a range of results from the boiling over of the reaction mass, to large increases in temperature and pressure which could lead to an explosion and massive damage. If flammable materials are released, fire or a secondary explosion may result. A released toxic material may contaminate the workplace or generate a toxic cloud that may spread over wide areas. Without proper controls involving security a chemical reaction could have devastating results.