Chemical Disaster Prevention Day: Chemical Disaster Prevention Day is observed every year on 4^th December to emphasize the need to produce, store, handle and transport chemicals safely. The production of chemicals has risen exponently over the years. In the quest to improve the quality of life, the world is increasingly dependent on innovation of chemicals particularly in the field of industrial activity. It is a known fact that chemicals have the potential of causing untold misery and suffering on mankind due to fires, explosions, toxic releases and spillages. Therefore it is apt and necessary to prevent, control, contain and mitigate such effects.