Chlorine gas intoxication in damage simulator De Bever
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At the School for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare, Damage Control and Occupational Safety (SNBCD&BV) of the Royal Netherlands Navy (KM) in Den Helder, a class of students were undergoing an exercise in the damage simulator (the “Bever”) on 4 July 2005. During this exercise, they were being taught how to repair a heavily damaged ship under simulated conditions. TheDuring the exercise, the chemical composition of the water gushing in was such that chlorine gas was released as the water poured in. Of the 17 people who came into contact with the chlorine gas, 13 suffered breathing difficulties.
Chlorine gas intoxication in damage simulator De Bever
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