COMAH/Seveso

New guidance for COMAH / Seveso safety reports by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

New guidance for COMAH / Seveso safety reports

We review the key implications for facility operators of the Health & Safety Authority’s 2017 guidance on preparing safety reports for COMAH / Seveso compliance. Read more

LOPA - a tool for investment appraisal & compliance by Tom Leonard

LOPA - a tool for investment appraisal & compliance

We consider how layers of protection analysis (LOPA) can be a powerful tool for demonstrating compliance and informing investment decisions regarding 'necessary measures'. Read more

Compliance with new Seveso III regulations by Tom Leonard

Compliance with new Seveso III regulations

Operators of COMAH / Seveso establishments in Ireland should be aware of the requirements set out in the new regulations that were introduced in 2015. Read more

Classification, labelling & packaging (CLP) regulation by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

Classification, labelling & packaging (CLP) regulation

The European system for classifying, labelling and packaging of dangerous substances has been updated, with the CLP regulation replacing the dangerous substances directive. This h ... Read more

Process safety: SIL-based systems by Tom Leonard

Process safety: SIL-based systems

Electrical, electronic & programmable electronic equipment can be key components in safety-related systems. The level of reliability depends on the reliability of the individual c ... Read more

Seveso III directive by Tom Leonard

Seveso III directive

There is a new draft directive being developed on the control of major accident hazards (COMAH), which will have implications for all operators of Seveso establishments when it ent ... Read more

Globally harmonised system for dangerous substances by Tom Leonard

Globally harmonised system for dangerous substances

Work is underway to harmonise the system for classifying, labelling and packaging dangerous substances across the globe. Operators should be aware of their obligations under the ne ... Read more

New guidance for land use planning around COMAH sites by Tom Leonard

New guidance for land use planning around COMAH sites

The planning authorities must consider risks to human health and the environment for developments at, or in the vicinity of, COMAH / Seveso establishments. Read more