When they register, all delegates for whom the Secretariat has received an appropriate official communication from the relevant government authorities will be issued an OPCW security badge for the Fifteenth Session of the Conference. Delegates who already hold an OPCW security badge will also be issued a special badge specifically for use at the Conference. Security badges must be worn at all times in the Conference area and will be required as identification at official OPCW venues other than the WFCC.

Delegates attending the Fifteenth Session of the Conference are advised that metal-detection and x-ray equipment will be installed at all points of entry to the WFCC and that all delegates will be screened each time they enter the area. The Secretariat appreciates that these security measures may cause some inconvenience but wishes to emphasise that they are being taken for the security of all those attending the Conference. It is recommended that delegates allot extra time to clear security screening prior to scheduled meetings, particularly on the first morning of the Conference.

The use of cellular telephones, radio transmitters, recording devices and cameras may be restricted in certain areas of the WFCC and other venues. Any such restrictions will be clearly posted.

Delegates are reminded not to leave briefcases or any valuable items unattended in the meeting rooms. Participants are also advised to carry their valuables safely, especially at railway stations and while on public transport. Reports of Lost/Found items at the Conference should be brought to the attention of Security at their office located on the first floor.

The Secretariat point of contact for security arrangements throughout the Conference is Mr Chris Stretton, Head, Office of Confidentiality and Security.

The main number to call in case of emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) is 112. For non-urgent matters, the police can be reached at 0900-8844.

For non-emergency security situations in any of the venues for the Conference, delegates should contact the security staff on duty at the venue or call the OPCW Security Control Centre at +31 (0)70 416 3315. For emergencies in the WFCC, delegates should notify the security staff on duty or dial 9 from any of the courtesy telephones in the meeting rooms. An on-site security office is also available on the first floor of the WFCC and will attend to any emergencies and security situations at that venue during the Conference.

For emergencies at OPCW headquarters, delegates should call the OPCW Security Control Centre's emergency number, +31 (0)70 416 3333.

Should medical first aid be required, security personnel may be contacted at any time. For participants with a non-acute medical problem that requires attention, the Secretariat's doctor can be contacted via the Registration Desk. The nearest hospital is HagaZiekenhuis (Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis) at Sportlaan 600, 2566 MJ Den Haag - phone: 070 312 6200 or 070 361 4761.