Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a mobile robot with an olfactory capability for hazardous site survey. Possible applications include detection of gas leaks and dangerous substances along predefined paths, inspection of pipes in factories, and mine sweeping....

Through the acquisition of scientific data, knowledge is gained about the environmental fate and human exposure of chemical substances. From this knowledge, the risk of using chemicals can be assessed. As a means of facilitating the regulatory process, risk assessments can also compare the...

According to the Productivity Commission, a national approach to chemicals and plastics regulation in Australia would reduce unnecessary costs for industry and improve compliance. The report responds to a request by the Australian Government to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the...