The APELL Manual for Mining is a framework that establishes the basis for preparing an Emergency Response Plan that can be used by mine management, emergency response agencies, state officials, and local communities.
This manual provides an introduction to the generic objectives and organizational framework of the Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level (APELL) program of UNEP, covers specific risk factors of the mining industry, and describes how APELL can be applied to the mining industry. Case studies illustrating the consequences of mining accidents are also presented, emphasizing the importance of strong emergency preparedness.
Within the mining industry, accidents and tailings spills have caused serious environmental and community impacts. The APELL Manual for Mining will contribute to companies fulfilling their responsibility to prevent accidents and ensure that contingency planning, awareness, and communication reduce their impact on the communities where they operate.
The concepts of APELL are equally relevant to mines as well as to refineries and smelters, but the specific focus of this Manual is on mining situations.