Development of Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS).
Development of Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS).

Author: D. S. Allan

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Published: 1976

Total Pages: 189

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This report summarizes the development of the major components of the Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS). It also describes specific studies that were conducted as part of the CHRIS program during the development phase. The reporting of the development of CHRIS is particularly appropriate at this time since the complete system has only recently been made available to Coast Guard users. The system will be carefully evaluated during the first year that it is in use, and the results of this utilization study will be reported on at a later date.

Preliminary System Development. Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS).
Preliminary System Development. Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS).

Author: D. S. Annan

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Published: 1972

Total Pages: 82

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The report describes the results of the preliminary system development of a Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS). This system is designed to satisfy the information needs of Coast Guard field personnel when responding to emergencies involving the accidental release of hazardous chemicals into the water. It will also serve non-emergency needs as they apply to the development of improved safety in the water transport of hazardous chemicals. (Author).

CHRIS Appendix VII - Supporting Information. (Preliminary System Development - Chemical Hazards Response Information System - CHRIS).
CHRIS Appendix VII - Supporting Information. (Preliminary System Development - Chemical Hazards Response Information System - CHRIS).

Author: LITTLE (ARTHUR D) INC CAMBRIDGE MASS.

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Published: 1972

Total Pages: 243

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The appendix to the Final Report on the Preliminary System Development of a Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS) contains the results of studies that led to the development of the CHRIS concept. The results of a survey of user needs and the formulation and analysis of potential information system concepts are presented. A concept calling for the design of five reference guides (manuals) that will form the basic structure of CHRIS is developed. Other supporting information includes reviews of statistics on water pollution incidents, decision processes involved in spill response, other hazardous chemical information systems and successes and failures of information retrieval systems. A bibliography is also included. (Author).

CHRIS Appendixes 1-6. (Preliminary System Development - Chemical Hazards Response Information System - CHRIS).
CHRIS Appendixes 1-6. (Preliminary System Development - Chemical Hazards Response Information System - CHRIS).

Author: LITTLE (ARTHUR D) INC CAMBRIDGE MA.

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Published: 1972

Total Pages: 140

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The report contains Appendixes 1 - 6I to the final report on CHRIS. The appendixes contain descriptions of and preliminary specifications for 5 supporting manuals for CHRIS: 1 - A condensed guide to chemical hazards; 2 - Hazardous chemical data; 3 - Regional contingency plan data base; 4 - Hazard assessment handbook; 5 - Response methods handbook. Appendix 6 contains a description and recommendations for the organization required to support and maintain CHRIS.

Chemical Hazards Response Information System for Multimodal Accidents (CHRISMA). (A Reevaluation of CHRIS for All Modes of Transportation).
Chemical Hazards Response Information System for Multimodal Accidents (CHRISMA). (A Reevaluation of CHRIS for All Modes of Transportation).

Author: Donald S. Allan

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Published: 1975

Total Pages: 133

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This report examines the need for improved technical and other information for meeting emergencies connected with the transportation of hazardous materials, particularly actual or potential chemical discharges regardless of mode. The Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS), under development by the United States Coast Guard to furnish in-depth guidance during emergencies involving waterborne transport, was seen as a likely prototype for other modes as well. Accordingly, a reevaluation of CHRIS has been conducted to determine the desirability of enlarging its scope to encompass all modes of transportation. It is concluded that the expanded system would indeed be beneficial in reducing losses to life, property, and the environment. Necessary modifications to CHRIS are conceptually quite modest in nature. The information system would be composed of a decentralized organization providing response guidance on request to local emergency services personnel, a computerized hazard assessment system operated at Headquarters, and three reference manuals furnished to all response organizations.