Health and Safety

Health and Safety Branch

The Health and Safety Branch ensures that health and safety standards relating to the activities of the OPCW are set and met.

The Branch provides emergency medical, occupational health, mental health and safety services to all OPCW personnel. It is involved in all contingency operations where OPCW personnel are involved.

The Branch also provides health and safety-related training courses and exercises to Branches and Divisions, conducts workspace assessments and surveys and addresses workplace mental health-related issues.