COMAH Regulations 2015
New measures imposing greater obligations on firms facing industrial accidents are now in force – and FMs must know their responsibilities, says Rhian Gilligan. – 16 July 2015 | By Rhian Gilligan The latest incarnation of the the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations was introduced on 1 June. Based on the Seveso III Directive, the new regime will see UK law harmonise with the globally agreed approach to labelling chemicals. The business of regulating such high-hazard industries is detailed and onerous. This article examines the key changes and identifies the steps you need to take now to secure compliance. The origins of COMAH explain the necessity for tight controls. The directives followed a disaster in the Italian town of Seveso in 1976, when around six tonnes of the...