This Local Authority Circular (LAC) alerts inspectors to changes to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999,
Category: COMAH
RR718 - Buncefield Explosion Mechanism Phase 1 (Volumes 1 and 2)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Buncefield explosion (11 December 2005) resulted in tremendous damage to the outlying area and huge fires involving 23 large oil fuel tanks.
The use of floor scanning techniques for the examination of storage tanks
Monday, June 22, 2009
This SPC draws inspectors’ attention to a contract research report (RR4811) on the use of floor scanning for the
COMAH / Gas Cost Recovery Review Group
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Agenda and minutes for the meeting on 30 October 2008 in Rose Court, London are now available.
Societal Risk: Initial briefing to Societal Risk Technical Advisory Group
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Societal Risk Technical Advisory Group is made up of a small number of academic, industry and government
Changes to the regulation of underground gas storage
Monday, April 27, 2009
A change in the regulation of underground gas storage has taken place. Gas storage in depleted reservoirs is now within
Changes to COMAH - gas storage
Monday, April 27, 2009
COMAH Regulations now apply to underground gas storage in natural strata.
Audits: semiconductor manufacturing plants
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Information for HSE staff - plans to audit all semiconductor manufacturing plants in Britain, concentrating on the
Operation of auger feed devices
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Guidance circular for HSE staff following a recent serious accident which occurred while an operator was working on a
Updating and improving the National Population Database
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
In 2004 Staffordshire University delivered the National Population Database for use in estimating populations at risk under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH).
Buncefield Investigation Board publishes Final Report
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board published its Final Report today. The report is
Amendment to the enforcement provisions of COMAH
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
This Semi-Permanent Circular (SPC) provides guidance for inspectors on a change to the enforcement provisions in regulation 20
Implementing the Buncefield MIIB Emergency arrangements report
Friday, November 14, 2008
The guidance in this report, on Major Incident Investigation Board (MIIB) recommendations 1 and 3-6,
New chemicals at work portal
Thursday, November 13, 2008
There is a new chemicals portal page to help users navigate quickly to their area of interest. The page
British Safety Council Conference
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hilton London Euston, December 4 – 09:00 to 12:40. The conference will share the results of BSC commissioned research examining how organisations
Report of explosion at Corus UK Ltd in 2001
Thursday, October 23, 2008
This report concerns the events of 8 November 2001 at the premises of Corus UK Ltd, Port Talbot,
Location and design of buildings at major accident hazard establishments
Friday, October 10, 2008
The purpose of this SPC is to provide ongoing inspection guidance on the location and design of
Career in HSE: Nuclear Inspectors
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
15 Nuclear Inspector job vacancies are now available in a variety of disciplines - deadline
Carbon capture storage (CCS) website launched
Monday, July 21, 2008
Carbon capture & storage (CCS) is the process of capturing the CO2 that is emitted when fossil
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