Case study: an assessment of industrial capacity for the sound management of chemicals in Montserrado County in Liberia

Overview

The goal of this project was to assess the capacities of chemical-related facilities in Montserrado County for the sound management of chemicals of health concern.

The objectives were to:

• Assess the life cycle management system of harmful chemicals.
• Evaluate the documentation system of the facilities (including training, Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS], chemical inventory and emergency response plans).
• Identify safety measures, including occupational safety and health measures for employees.