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...
Gesip initially recommended an additional 20 minutes to the 20 minutes required by law. The new post-Rouen regulation imposes 20% additional means in consumables: water and emulsifier. But what happens to this recommendation made by Gesip concerning the additional 20 minutes extinction of the consumables WATER & EMULSIER? From now on, we have to talk about the 20% more consumables...
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 ....
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)...
The provisions relating to fire ensure the protection of the public, the teams and the installations. The main principles of prevention concern the limitation of the propagation of the fire in the building and its exterior, the rapid evacuation and the measures to facilitate the intervention of the emergency services. Here is a brief overview of the fire and safety regulations...
Following the incident in Rouen, the ICPE regulations changed in September 2020 and impact your POI. The requirements for emergency plans have been completed with regard to the measures to be implemented in the event of an accident. Gesip will help you to comply with the new standards. To know more : Download...