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Seveso III
European legislation aimed at preventing major accidents involving dangerous substances and limiting their consequences for people and the environment.
Also known as:
Seveso Directive, Directive 2012/18/EU, Seveso 3
At a glance
Definition
The Seveso III Directive establishes EU requirements for establishments where dangerous substances are present above defined thresholds. Depending on the establishment tier, obligations can include major-accident prevention policies, safety management systems, safety reports, emergency planning, information and inspections.
Why it matters
Seveso III is highly relevant to European tank terminals and chemical sites. It creates strong topical links to process safety, compliance obligations, risk assessment, emergency preparedness and management of change.
HSE-004
European legislation aimed at preventing major accidents involving dangerous substances and limiting their consequences for people and the environment.
The Seveso III Directive establishes EU requirements for establishments where dangerous substances are present above defined thresholds. Depending on the establishment tier, obligations can include major-accident prevention policies, safety management systems, safety reports, emergency planning, information and inspections.
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