Decontamination exercise.
Kruševac, Serbia, 2–6 June 2008
In conjunction with the Government of Serbia, OPCW conducted a training course on assistance and protection against chemical weapons from 2 to 6 June 2008 in Kruševac, Serbia to strengthen national capacities under Article X of the CWC. The course covered the following areas:
- planning and establishing a support team for the protection of civilian populations against chemical weapons;
- mounting rescue operations in contaminated areas;
- responding to incidents involving chemical warfare agents;
- using individual and collective protective equipment;
- using monitoring, detection and decontamination techniques; and
- taking samples.
The course reviewed the assistance that OPCW and Serbia can offer and facilitated the exchange of information and experiences regarding implementation of Article X of the Convention. It also provided an opportunity for discussions among Member States on future cooperation and offers made by Member States to the OPCW under Article X. The course concentrated on practical training for first responders responsible for assistance and protection against chemical weapons.