What is CAER?
CAER is an organization that deals with the
issues arising from a community living in close proximity to large chemical manufacturing
and oil refining industries. The initials represent two different areas of interest which
have developed over the past 45 years into the present day organization.
"CA" stands for Community Awareness - that part of the
organization which keeps the community informed as to the nature of the industry and what
steps to take in the event of a natural or industrial emergency. Activities in this area
are co-ordinated by the Community Awareness Committee (CAC).
"ER" stands for Emergency Response - that part which brings the
city and industry together to mitigate any emergency which may occur. The Chemical
Valley Emergency Co-ordinating Organization (CVECO) handles the activities in
this area.
The initials "CAER" also represent one of six different Codes of Practise that
make up an industry program called "Responsible Care" a
registered trademark of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association and the Chemical
Manufacturers Association in the United States.
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