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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

How much will a carbon tax cost? by Douglas Adamson

How much will a carbon tax cost?

In anticipation of the introduction of a carbon tax in Ireland via Budget 2010, we consider what rate it might be set at and the potential impact on the cost of fuels. 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

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

Energy performance in buildings directive by Shane Malone

Energy performance in buildings directive

The energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) contains a range of provisions to improve the energy performance of new and existing buildings. Read more

Environmental liabilities regulations 2009 by Douglas Adamson

Environmental liabilities regulations 2009

New regulations came into effect in Ireland on 1 April 2009 with the objective of holding operators financially liable for remedying environmental damage caused by their activities ... Read more

Buncefield incident: investigation board report  by Tom Leonard

Buncefield incident: investigation board report

The Buncefield incident involved an explosion following a release of petroleum due to tank overfilling. In the following years, there have detailed studies into the cause of the re ... Read more