Industrial risk management in France is well taken into account. It has progressed with the European Seveso Directive of 1976 and its subsequent versions, up to the Risk Law of 2003. However, zero risk does not exist. "The industrial risk is defined as an accidental event occurring on an industrial site that puts at risk the...
Is there an analogy between the 9 principles of prevention and the tools of crisis management? The prevention of occupational risks covers all the measures to be implemented to preserve the health and safety of employees, improve working conditions and promote well-being at work. An approach of...
The post-accident context in Rouen has led to changes in the regulations in order to draw lessons from this event and improve the safety of high-risk industrial sites and maintain a high level of prevention. These texts significantly reinforce the obligations concerning the POI (internal operation plan) of the SEVESO sites as well as the prescriptions relative to the...
The CNPP, Gesip and ENRg in association with Lastfire, are joining forces to offer you an intense week of training on a very topical subject: fire-fighting foam. This week of training, given in English, consists of three parts: - Theory - Laboratory - Exercises in the field in the morning.
In terms of fire safety, flammable liquids present specific risks that must be taken into account when controlling industrial risks. In this respect, the wine industry and the eaux-de-vie sector in France require specialized training in the use of intervention resources for teams and public services. ....
Lithium ion battery technology, which first appeared in the 1970s, has been continuously improved to extend their life. Energy storage systems (ESS) are found in particular in wind farms and solar farms, industrial sites with renewable energy production, or in the vicinity of an RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Electricité) power station ....
The latest official recommendations authorize a reduction in sanitary rules on our training sites: Respect for sanitary rules in force: Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in meeting/training rooms More information: here Everyone remains free to wear a mask in "non-compulsory" situations.
What are the regulatory changes for the storage of flammable liquids in fixed tanks? Following the Rouen fire in 2019, the regulations have evolved at the request of the French administration. Gesip has strongly contributed, through its expertise, to the elaboration of this new regulation. We offer assistance to companies affected by these changes...
According to the legislation, ICPEs must limit their impact on the health of the population and the environment. The application of the various regulations is the responsibility of the Classified Installations Inspectorate, under the authority of the prefects. Depending on the nature of their activity, the nomenclature gives ICPEs a classification system that takes into account the importance of the risks likely to be encountered...
Feedback from industrial accidents has led to the implementation of risk management systems in companies. These analyses have shown that the occurrence of accidents was linked to organizational malfunctions. The regulations have thus imposed the creation of a SMS (safety management system)...