Title :
Control of major accident hazards regulations 1999 (COMAH)
Author_Institution :
Chem. & Hazardous Installations Div., Health & Safety Executive
fDate :
6/21/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
COMAH consolidates and enhances the existing legislative regime in the UK for preventing and mitigating major accidents. It places increased emphasis on environmental matters, safety management systems, the demonstration of safety and environmental protection (via safety reports) and emergency planning. The author discusses the main features of COMAH
Keywords :
legislation; COMAH; UK; control of major accident hazards regulations 1999; emergency planning; environmental matters; environmental protection; legislative regime; major accidents mitigation; major accidents prevention; safety management systems; safety reports;
Conference_Titel :
Control of Major Accidents and Hazards Directive (COMAH) - Implications for Electrical and Control Engineers (Ref. No. 1999/173), IEE Colloquium
Conference_Location :
Middlesbrough
DOI :
10.1049/ic:19990808
