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Industry Notification of Hazardous Installations

 

GOAL

Authorities are aware of all installations which fall within the scope within their Chemical Accidents Programme and that they have basic information about these installations

A notification process requires owners/operators to inform the authorities of any enterprises that meet the criteria established in the Chemical Accidents Programme.  This allows the authorities to gain an understanding of the nature and extent of potential risks in your country and create an inventory of hazardous installations.  The notification provides the information needed by authorities to establish priorities, to allocate resources for implementation and enforcement, and to undertake preparedness planning.

Suggested activities include:

  • Establish a clear notification requirement in the Chemical Accidents Programme, specifying the deadlines for new and existing installations, and identifying the information that should be included in the notification (including the nature of the processes and the substances at the installation)
  • Specify sanctions for failure to notify and create enforcement mechanisms
  • Create procedures to collect, catalogue, review and manage the notifications
  • Ensure that there is sufficient number of competent staff to undertake these tasks
  • Consider establishing a tiered approach, with criteria for installations that may be subject to additional reporting requirements

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