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2004

CIS 05-279 Insurance against occupational hazards - Information technology risks - Strategy for securities trading
Arbeiterunfallversicherung - IT-Risiken - Kapitalanlagestrategie [in German]
This publication discusses the insurance issues related to terrorist threats, information technology security and securities trading volatilities. Topics addressed: the special characteristics of Al-Qaida; why terrorist threats are different from other occupational hazards; dirty bombs; government responsibilities in the area of anti-terrorist security; computer hacking and viruses; insuring risks related to information technology; interdependencies in securities trading; using technology to manage large-scale crises in securities trading.
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, Königinstrasse 107, 80802 München, Germany, 2004. 40p. Illus.

CIS 05-3 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) [United Nations]
Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov po vnutrennim vodnym putjam (VOPOG) [in Russian]
Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieure(ADN) [Nations Unies] [in French]
This two-volume set provides the text of the 23 Articles of the Agreement and the updated Regulations adopted for implementation as from 1 January 2005. The Regulations cover: general provisions; classification of dangerous substances and test methods; dangerous goods lists; the use of packagings, tanks and bulk transport units; consignment procedures; construction and testing of packagings; loading and unloading; provisions for vessel crews and equipment; and rules for construction of vessels. Replaces the previous edition (CIS 03-1019).
United Nations Publications, 1221 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2004. xxxv, 425p. (Vol.I); v, 505p. (Vol.II). Illus.
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/adnreg2005.html [in English]

CIS 05-2 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR). Restructured ADR applicable as from 1 January 2005 [United Nations]
Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj dorožnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov. Izdanie s izmenennoj strukturoj DOPOG [in Russian]
Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR). ADR restructuré en vigueur le 1er janvier 2005 [Nations Unies] [in French]
This two-volume set comprises the 17 articles of the Agreement, the Protocol of signature and Annexes A and B, which have been restructured on the basis of a proposal by the International Road Transport Union to make the requirements more accessible and to ensure a consistent regulatory framework at European level. This edition takes into account all amendments up to 2004. Annex A covers general provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, Annex B covers provisions concerning transport equipment and transport operations. Replaces the previous edition (CIS 99-1775).
United Nations, Publications and Sales, Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2004. xx, 607p. (Vol.I); x, 563p. (Vol.II). Illus.
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2005/05ContentsE.html [in English]
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2005/05ContentsF.html [in French]
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2005/05ContentsR.html [in Russian]

CIS 05-188 Inventory of industrial accidents 1992-2004
L'inventaire des accidents technologiques 1992-2004 [in French]
This article presents the main highlights of a report analysing the 17,501 accidents which occurred in France between 1992 and 2004, and that are featured in the ARIA database. Data are presented by type of event, sector of activity, substances involved, primary cause of accident and consequences. The article also presents trends in fatal accidents as well as an accident severity scale. Data on all accidents having occurred in France and other countries from 1997 are made public on the website of the French Ministry of the Environment (www.aria.environnement.gouv.fr).
Préventique-Sécurité, July-Aug. 2004, No.76, p.4-14. Illus.

CIS 04-681 Dosne R.
Fires, explosions, transport of dangerous goods: Ten years of reporting
Incendies, explosions, TMD, dix ans de témoignages [in French]
This article summarises the main lessons to be drawn from the 100 most significant major accidents that occurred in France during the last ten years and that were reported in previous issues of the journal, grouped under the following headings: food industry; warehouses; health care institutions; old buildings; transport of dangerous goods; tunnels; wire and cable ducts; other disasters. Boxes contain brief descriptions of nine of these major accidents.
Face au risque, Feb. 2004, No.400, p.38-43. Illus. 17 ref.

CIS 04-423 Lafrenz B.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
Accidents in process installations recorded and analysed with respect to occupational safety criteria
Schadensfälle in verfahrenstechnischen Anlagen - erhoben und ausgewertet nach Arbeitsschutzkriterien [in German]
The objective of this report was to provide a scientific basis for generating technical rules, safety analyses and reports (including maintenance procedures), including for the purpose of enabling their use by competent authorities. It is based on an analysis of accidents having occurred in process installations. In addition, the investigation enabled the development of knowledge for preventing accident repetition. The analysis was made using an Access¿ data base in which 502 sets of data involving notified accidents according to the major accidents ordinance, fatal accidents and other safety relevant incidents in process installations were compiled. The report presents firstly a general documentation concerning the technical components, operating systems, reasons and effects of the accidents. Next, accidents are classified under the main categories of explosion, fire and release of chemicals. Finally, a specific analysis of incidents in or on pipe joint connections is presented.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 36p. Illus. 9 ref. Price: EUR 7.00.
http://www.baua.de/fors/fb04/fb1022.pdf [in German]

CIS 04-179
Department for Transport
Working with ADR - An introduction to the carriage of dangerous goods by road
Dangerous goods such as explosive, flammable or corrosive substances have inherent hazards. There is a risk that incidents involving these hazards may cause harm to people, property and the environment by explosion, fire or spillage. This booklet is intended as a guide to help enterprises determine whether the incoming or outgoing transport of dangerous goods fall under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004 (Carriage Regulations) or the European Commission Directive on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 2003 (ADR 2003). It does not cover carriage of dangerous goods by rail or by inland waterways, nor the carriage of radioactive materials or transportable pressure equipment.
DfT Publications, PO Box 2236, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 7NB, United Kingdom, 2004. 31p. Illus. 7 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cdg.pdf [in English]

2003

CIS 05-684 Bajor R.
Dealing with near-miss major incidents - Experiences at nitrogenous compounds plant "Puławy S.A."
Postępowanie ze zdarzeniami prawie wypadkowymi - doświadczenia Zakładów Azotowych "Puławy" S.A. [in Polish]
This article describes the way in which the management of occupational safety and health was modernized in the largest nitrogenous fertilizer manufacturer in Poland, focusing on the system for analyzing near-miss major incidents. Contents include a definition of near-miss incidents, procedures to be adopted in the event of a near-miss incident and the procedures for investigating the causes of these incidents.
Bezpieczeństwo pracy, Jan. 2003, No.1, p.14-16. Illus.

CIS 05-5 European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) [United Nations]
Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov po vnutrennim vodnym putjam (VOPOG) [in Russian]
This two-volume set provides the text of the Agreement and the annexed Regulations. The Regulations contain provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles and their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels and tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. They also address requirements and procedures for inspections, issue of certificates of approval, recognition of classification societies, monitoring, and training and examination of experts. Russian version of the document analysed under CIS 03-1019.
United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2003. xxxv, 452p. Illus. (Vol.I); v, 493p. Illus. (Vol.II).
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/adnreg2003.html [in English]

CIS 03-1520 Directive 2003/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2003 amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances [European Union]
Directive 2003/105/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 16 décembre 2003 modifiant la directive 96/82/CE du Conseil concernant la maîtrise des dangers liés aux accidents majeurs impliquant des substances dangereuses [Union européenne] [in French]
Directiva 2003/105/CE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 16 de diciembre de 2003, por la que se modifica la Directiva 96/82/CE del Consejo relativa al control de los riesgos inherentes a los accidentes graves en los que intervengan sustancias peligrosas [Unión europea] [in Spanish]
This Directive modifies Directive 96/82/EC concerning major-accident hazards (see CIS 97-1079). The scope of the original Directive is modified, in part in response to several recent major accidents in Europe (e.g. the Jan. 2000 spillage of cyanide from a mine in Baia Mare, Romania; the May 2000 fireworks accident in Enschede, the Netherlands; the Sep. 2001 explosion at a fertilizer plant in Toulouse, France). Chemical and thermal processing operations connected to mining and quarrying, storage related to such operations, as well as mine tailings containing dangerous substances will henceforth be covered by the provisions of the Directive, while the offshore exploration and exploitation of minerals (including hydrocarbons) will be excluded. Several other modifications are introduced. In annex: changes to the list of dangerous substances and carcinogens, as well as to tables indicating minimum amounts.
Official Journal of the European Union - Journal officiel de l'Union européenne, 31 Dec. 2003, Vol.46, No.L 345, p.97-105.
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/es/oj/dat/2003/l_345/l_34520031231es00970105.pdf [in Spanish]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_345/l_34520031231en00970105.pdf [in English]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/fr/oj/dat/2003/l_345/l_34520031231fr00970105.pdf [in French]

CIS 03-1846 Hopkins A.
Issues for major hazard regulation
This paper discusses the evolution of safety case legislation in Australia over the last few years, with particular reference to both the offshore oil industry and major hazard facilities in the State of Victoria. It argues that if the legislation is to be effective, at least three issues need to be addressed: the need for the regime to go beyond legislation to enforcement, the tension between self-regulation and prescription which is inherent in major hazard regulation and the question of where in the bureaucracy the regulator should be located.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Apr. 2003, Vol.19, No.2, p.183-189. 18 ref.

CIS 03-1845 Mauer E.
Safe workplaces: Joint campaign of the Polish and Danish labour inspections
Bezpieczny zakład: Wspólna kampania polskiej i duńskiej inspekcji pracy [in Polish]
This article presents the information campaign carried out in Poland on preventive measures in chemical plants that represent major hazards. The campaign was organized jointly by the Polish State Labour Inspection and the National Working Environment Authority in Denmark. During the campaign, a symposium was held concerning this topic at Nowa Sarzyna (Poland) on 26-31 May 2003, which was attended by representatives of enterprises and the researchers concerned.
Bezpieczeństwo pracy, June 2003, No.6, p.13-15. Illus.

CIS 03-1847 Michalik J.S.
Changing the attitudes and behaviour of employees in order to reduce the risk of major industrial accidents
Kształtowanie postaw i zachowań pracowników w celu przeciwdziałania poważnym awariom przemysłowym [in Polish]
This article presents provisions of the Seveso II Directive, Polish environmental protection regulations (Prawo ochrony środowiska) and the Ordinance of the Minister of Economy concerning major accident prevention policy (MAPP), including discussions of safety management systems (SMS) and internal emergency plans (IEP). On the basis of these provisions, the article discusses tasks and activities aimed at encouraging safe attitudes, skills, awareness and behaviour of employees at all levels, made necessary for meeting the objectives of the MAPP, SMS and IEP.
Bezpieczeństwo pracy, June 2003, No.6, p.8-11. 12 ref.

CIS 03-1856 Ratajczak J., Majka A., Chmiel M., Janik P., Dziwulski D., Porowski R.
Safe plant - A hundred ways to avoid trouble - A guide
Bezpieczny zakład - Sto sposobów na uniknięcie kłopotów - Poradnik [in Polish]
This booklet presents the most common hazards arising as a result of major accidents and natural disasters. It also addresses the consequences of these hazards for people and environment, the ways to prevent such consequences and rules of conduct to be followed in the event of their occurrence. The booklet was published in co-operation with National Working Environment Authority in Denmark.
Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy Główny Inspektorat Pracy, ul. Krucza 38/42 Warszawa, Poland, 2003. 48 p. Illus.

CIS 03-1551 Dekker S.W.A.
Accidents are not normal and human error does not exist: A new look at the creation of occupational safety
"Human error" is often cited as cause of occupational mishaps and industrial accidents. However, there is a new view in ergonomics, according to which human error is seen as an effect of more profound system imperfections. This article details some of the implications of the old and new views in ergonomics. Support for the new view is drawn from recent research into accidents as emergent phenomena without clear root causes, where deviance became a generally-accepted normal operations practice and where organizations reveal "messy interiors" whether or not they are predisposed to accidents.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2003, Vol.9, No.2, p.211-218. 14 ref.

CIS 03-1495 Wright M., Bendig M., Hopkins C., Gall B., Holmes J., Landles L.
Health and Safety Executive
The promotion of human factors in the onshore and offshore hazardous industries
The HSE, in recognition of the role of human error in major accidents, aims to promote the application of human factors in the onshore and offshore chemical, oil and gas hazardous industries. This study explored duty holders awareness and attitudes towards human factors so as to understand how best to promote integration of human factors into major accident prevention. 141 structured phone interviews were carried out among operators and support service enterprises of hazardous onshore installations and offshore oil and gas platforms. It was found that duty holders lack a consistent understanding of human factors, mostly relying on intuitive presumptions of what is meant by "human factors". It is recommended that the HSE place more emphasis on human factors in their future guidance.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. viii, 121p. Illus. Price: GBP 20.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr149.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-1299 Casas Reyes J.V., García Perdomo G.
Emergency card and emergency plan for the transport of dangerous substances [Colombia]
Tarjeta de emergencia y plan de contingencia en el transporte de mercancías peligrosas [in Spanish]
On 1 August 2003, new regulations on the transport and the handling of dangerous substances came into effect in Colombia, concerning more specifically the emergency card and the emergency plan. This article specifies the responsibilities of the shipper or their forwarding agent, the consignee and the vehicle driver. It describes the emergency card and emergency plan, and explains what information they need to contain. The various levels (end point, regional, national, international) to which the emergency plans have to be applicable as a function of the importance of the accident are also specified.
Protección y seguridad, Mar.-Apr. 2003, Vol.49, No.288, p.61-68. Illus.

CIS 03-1338 Estrada Lara O., García Ramos P.S.
Evaluation of the environmental consequences of major accidents (Seveso II)
Evaluación de las consecuencias medioambientales de accidentes graves (Seveso II) [in Spanish]
This article presents an approach for evaluating the consequences of major accidents subject to the Seveso II Directive (CIS 97-1079). It is based on the UNE 150 008 EX standard, and aims to quantify various parameters (quantity of the substance, dangerousness, spread and quality) as a function of the type of environment considered (surface waters, atmosphere, water mass, water beds, shores, land and underground waters). This approach was then applied to a real-life case of an organic chemicals warehouse located in a coastal region of major ecological significance. Various accident hypotheses were taken into account. The results of the calculations for the case of an accidental spill are presented.
Mapfre seguridad, 3rd Quarter 2003, Vol.23, No.91, p.19-31. Illus. 9 ref.

CIS 03-1347
Health and Safety Executive
Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - Approved code of practice and guidance
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (see CIS 03-1035) are concerned with the protection of workers against fires, explosions and similar events arising from the presence of dangerous substances in the workplace. This approved code of practice on safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks (dangerous substances as a result of work activity); elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances (eliminating dangerous substances from plant and work areas, systems of work, permits to work, activities involving hot work).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2003. vi, 18p. 24 ref. Price: GBP 9.50.

CIS 03-1346
Health and Safety Executive
Control and mitigation measures - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - Approved code of practice and guidance
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (see CIS 03-1035) are concerned with the protection of workers against fires, explosions and similar events arising from the presence of dangerous substances in he workplace. This approved code of practice on control and mitigation measures is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks (release of dangerous substances, ignition sources, separation); elimination or reduction of dangerous substances (ventilation, control of ignition, separation). Appendices define and explain the concepts of "fire resistance" and "fire reaction".
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2003. vi, 25p. 52 ref. Price: GBP 9.50.

CIS 03-1345
Health and Safety Executive
Design of plant, equipment and workplaces procedures - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - Approved code of practice and guidance
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (see CIS 03-1035) are concerned with the protection of workers against fires, explosions and similar events arising from the presence of dangerous substances in the workplace. This approved code of practice on the design of plant, equipment and workplaces is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks; elimination or reduction of the risks from dangerous substances (general principles on the selection of equipment, control measures, mitigation measures, other issues to consider, making redundant plant and equipment safe).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2003. vi, 21p. 33 ref. Price: GBP 9.50.

CIS 03-1344
Health and Safety Executive
Storage of dangerous substances - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - Approved code of practice and guidance
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (see CIS 03-1035) are concerned with the protection of workers against fires, explosions and similar events related to the presence of dangerous substances in the workplace. This approved code of practice on the storage of dangerous substances is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks; elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances (control measures, disposal of waste materials).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2003. vi, 17p. 31 ref. Price: GBP 9.50.

CIS 03-1019 ADN 2003 - Volumes 1 and 2 [United Nations]
ADN 2003 - Volumes 1 et 2 [Nations Unies] [in French]
The European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) was adopted on 25 May 2000 on the occasion of the Diplomatic Conference organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). ADN consists of a main legal text and Regulations annexed thereto and aims at ensuring a high level of safety of the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways, contributing effectively to the protection of the environment, by preventing any pollution resulting from accidents or incidents during such carriage, and facilitating transport operations and promoting international trade of chemicals. The annexed Regulations contain provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, provisions concerning their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels and tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. They also address requirements and procedures for inspections, issue of certificates of approval, recognition of classification societies, monitoring, and training and examination of experts. Volume 1 contains the final act of the conference, the resolution on the follow-up of the conference, the agreement as adopted on 25 May 2000 and part of the annexed regulations as revised as of 1 January 2002. These are continued in volume 2.
United Nations Publications Sales, 1221 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2003. xxxv, 413p. Illus. (Vol. I); v, 487p. Illus. (Vol II).

CIS 03-844 Brazier A, Waite P.
Health and Safety Executive
Safety report regime - Evaluating the impact on new entrants to COMAH
This report addresses the impact of writing a Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH, see CIS 00-24) safety report on the views and perceptions of duty holders. A group of new entrants to COMAH was identified as the ideal target group. Questionnaires were sent to 303 establishments; the response rate was 50%, with 66% for the target group. 43 interviews were also carried out. 90% of establishments had made some changes to their arrangements for major accident hazards as a result of COMAH. 55% commented that without COMAH these changes would not have happened, or would have taken much longer. The study suggests that although writing a safety report helps to systematically identify where changes are needed, it can also lead to delays in implementing changes to the way safety is managed. The financial impact of COMAH on industry has been significant, and the judgement as to whether this represents value for money is finely balanced.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. vi, 51p. Illus. Price: GBP 15.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr092.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-523 Decision No.95/2003 on the control of activities that present a major accident hazard and in which dangerous substances are involved [Romania]
Hotărâre privind controlul activităţilor care prezintă pericole de accidente majore în care sunt implicate substanţe periculoase [in Romanian]
Major hazard control regulations, introduced into Romanian legislation in application of the European Union Association Agreement. In annex: definition of terms; list of dangerous substances with corresponding safety distances (depending on quantity); principles to be respected during the elaboration of policies aimed at preventing and managing major hazard accidents involving dangerous chemicals.
Monitorul Oficial al României, 25 Feb. 2003, Vol.171, No.120, p.1-16.

CIS 03-846 Wright M., Turner D., Horbury C.
Health and Safety Executive
Competence assessment for the hazardous industries
COMAH duty holders recognize the importance of experienced and competent staff. With the implementation of the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH, see CIS 00-24) on 1 April 1999, it is no longer acceptable to make untested assumptions about staff competence. The Health and Safety Executive developed a safety report assessment guidance that asks for a competence assurance systemincluding the setting of appropriate competence standards and an assessment and reassessment of competence. This report provides a review of current practice, a view of what comprises good practice in the field of competence assessment in relation to major accident prevention, and a body of advice, checklists and examples of assessment. An appendix includes ten summaries of case studies.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. xvi, 81p. + 40p. (case studies). Illus. 15 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr086.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-845 Simpson G., Tunley C., Burton M.
Health and Safety Executive
Development of human factors methods and associated standards for major hazard industries
The aim of the proposed research was to develop guidelines to assist both inspectors and staff on chemical plants in assessing the management of human factor issues. The scope of work required the development of guidance information on five human factor aspects including procedures, availability of information, communications, emergency planning and accident investigation. These would then act as prototypes in developing additional topics. The guidance topics were selected following the application of an incident analysis process which provided an informed overview of the human factors issues that were influencing accidents in the chemical industry. A human factors analysis framework was developed and applied as part of this process.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. iv, 115p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr081.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-37 Law No.2003-699 of 30 July 2003 concerning the prevention of technological and natural hazards and the compensation of damage caused by them [France]
Loi n°2003-699 du 30 juillet 2003 relative à la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et à la réparation des dommages [France] [in French]
This Law modifies relevant articles of the Environment and Labour Codes. Contents: information on technological hazards; control of urban development in the neighbourhood of major-hazard industrial establishments; installations subject to a "Prevention Plan for Technological Hazards"; special provisions relating to major hazards or dangerous materials in transportation; measures relating to the safety of personnel; compensation of victim of technological disasters; changes in the Environment Code relating to natural hazards (information, flood forecasting, national and local organization of major natural hazard prevention, soil use and management, agriculture in areas subject to environmental constraints); rules related to public works.
Journal officiel de la République française, 31 July 2003, No.175, p.13021-13037.
http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/WAspad/UnTexteDeJorf?numjo=DEVX0200176L [in French]

2002

CIS 06-1439
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
Control of major hazard facilities
This document comprises a national standard and a national code of practice for the control of major hazard facilities. It includes provisions for the identification and classification of a major hazard facility, hazard evaluation and control of risks, safety reports, training, emergency planning, reporting of major accidents and near misses and responsibilities of employees.
Australian Safety and Compensation Council, info@ascc.gov.au, 2002. xi, 107p. 41 ref.
http://www.ascc.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/6D97716F-242A-4756-BEEA-EFF36FA14B64/0/MajorHazardFacilities_2ed_2002.pdf [in English]
http://www.ascc.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/A2DFE588-BCC1-4D83-B80C-962BD2202A2E/0/MajorHazardFacilities_COP_NOHSC2016_1996.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-1339 Groeneweg J.
Global Safety Group
Controlling the controllable - Preventing business upsets
Earlier investigations have highlighted the importance of human error and organizational deficiencies in business upsets such as accidents, outbreaks of disease and environmental problems. This monograph describes a tool based upon a theoretical framework, consisting of a checklist with calibrated questions. It provides ways of detecting, measuring and eliminating the deficiencies in the business process of enterprises. Eleven basic risk factors contributing to business upsets have been identified, ranging from the quality of tools and equipment to the effectiveness of the lines of communication. They constitute a list of controllable and quantifiable targets for measurement and improvement of both a company's health, safety and environmental management and the quality of management in general.
Tripod Solutions, Verbeekstraat 4, 2332 CA Leiden, The Netherlands, 5th ed., 2002. v, 528p. Illus. 359 ref. Index. Price: EUR 39.95 (+VAT, transport and handling).

CIS 03-367 Seillan H., Vasseron P., Dupuis M.C.
Industrial hazards
Les risques industriels [in French]
Topics addressed in this collection of articles on major hazards: comment by the Director of the French Department of Pollution and Hazard Prevention; study by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development presenting the list of technological accidents which occurred in 2002 (overall data, sources of information, types of occurrences, sectors of the economy affected, main classes of chemicals involved, consequences, trends in fatal accidents in France); interview with a responsible person from the French service concerned with the industrial environment; field report in a locality having experienced an important industrial fire close to a "Seveso"-classified facility; consultation and communication using geographic information systems (GISs).
Préventique-Sécurité, Sep.-Oct. 2002, No.65, p.4-39. Illus.

CIS 03-370 Pasman H.J.
A selection of papers from the 10th Symposium on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Stockholm, Sweden, June 19-21, 2001
This special issue consists of a selection of papers presented at the 10th Symposium on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in The Process Industries held in Stockholm, Sweden, 19-21 June 2001. Contents: framework risk assessment and decision-making strategies in dangerous goods transportation; choosing between safety, health and the environment; technological disaster, crisis management and leadership stress; site selection and building of biosafety level 4 laboratories; experimental aerosol and rain-out fraction assessment in the event of an accidental release of a pressurized liquid; investment appraisal using quantitative risk analysis; relation of cool flames and auto-ignition phenomena to process safety at elevated pressure and temperature; investigation into the explosive boiling potential of thermally stratified liquid-liquid systems; auto-ignition hazard of gas mixtures in a urea plant; auto-catalytic decomposition reactions, hazards and detection; case studies of serous accidents in metal refining plants.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, July 2002, Vol.93, No.1. p.ix-x, 1-154 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 03-378
Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego
Prevention of major industrial accidents
Prevenção de acidentes industriais maiores [in Portuguese]
Portuguese translation of the ILO Code of Practice abstracted under CIS 91-972. It consists of the following sections: general provisions; components of a major hazard control system; general duties; prerequisites for a major hazard control system; analysis of hazards and risks; control of the causes of major industrial accidents; safe operation of major hazard installations; emergency planning; information of the neighbourhood population on major hazards installations; siting and land-use planning; reporting to competent authorities; implementation of a major hazard control system. Annexes: use of consultancy services and publications on the control of major hazards.
Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, 2002. 119p. 67 ref. Index. Price: BRL 10.00.

CIS 02-1610 Landrigan P.J., Spadafora R., Lippy B.E., Thurston G.D., Chen L.C., Levin S., Herbert R., Skloot G., Szeinuk J., Teirstein A., Fischler D., Milek D., Piligian G., Wilk-Rivard E., Moline J., Malievskaya E., Rosenberg N., Morkowitz S., Clark P., Clark N., Kotelchuck D., Lioy P.J., Shufro J., Gochfeld M.
Lessons learned: Worker health and safety since September 11, 2001
Brief reports presented at the annual meeting of the New York/New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Educational Research Center (UOSHERR) held on 5 April 2002 on occupational safety and health issues in light of experiences gained following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on 11 September, 2001. Contents: fire fighter safety and health; safety and health of heavy equipment operators; risk communication; health effects; assessing the health of immigrant workers; response of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); joint labour-management safety and health model; fire and emergency safety issues; perspective on the tragedy; lessons learned on environmental, occupational and residential exposures.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec 2002, Vol.42, No.6, p.529-565. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 02-1874 Franks A., Whitehead R., Crossthwaite P., Smail L.
Health and Safety Executive
Application of QRA in operational safety issues
The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999, or COMAH (see CIS 00-24) came into force in Great Britain in April 1999. Under these regulations, every operator is to take all measures necessary to prevent major accidents and limit their consequences to persons and the environment. This general duty is consistent with the principle of reducing risks to a level that is "as low as reasonably practicable" (ALARP). This study has performed research into the use of risk in Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) operational decisions in the context of the COMAH regulations. The research focussed on the use of regulatory guidance, risk matrices and quantitative analysis (QRA) to demonstrate compliance with the ALARP principle. Each approach has its strengths and weaknesses, for any particular situation. Cost benefit analysis (CBA) when used in conjunction with QRA is able to provide an economic justification as to whether risk reduction measures should be implemented.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. vi, 88p. Illus. 15 ref. Price: GBP 15.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr025.pdf [in English]

CIS 02-1589 Farrow S., Hayakawa H.
Investing in safety - An analytical precautionary principle
Governments and businesses must respond to increasing safety requirements and balance the associated costs with productivity and competing pressures. A real options approach has been introduced for decision making in the private sector; this approach is adapted for regulatory decisions that can involve irreversible and uncertain safety impacts, social costs that differ from direct costs, and differences in perception among the stakeholders. The outcome is an economic decision gage that determines if it is optimal to invest in safety even if the estimated costs significantly exceed the estimated benefits. Potential applications include civil aviation, ground transportation, pipelines, nuclear facilities, natural disaster planning and terrorism.
Journal of Safety Research, Summer 2002, Vol.33, No.2, p.165-174. 29 ref.

CIS 02-1865 Guerin Talpin G.
After the Toulouse explosion, let's look at communications during crises
Après l'explosion de Toulouse, regardons la communication de crise [in French]
The role of communication in crisis situations is describeed, highlighting the possibilities, limits and dangers (information manipulation, excessive media coverage). It proceeds to analyse the communication strategy adopted following the explosion at the AZF plant in Toulouse, which occurred shortly after 11 September 2001, and where the management was able to draw from the experience of a previous disaster (the shipwreck of the oil tanker Erika): prompt reaction in the form of press releases and on-site presence of senior company executives; visible empathy for the victims; acceptance of moral and social responsibility; desire for objectivity to prevail over emotion (internal inquiry commission, sound arguments supported by precise technical elements, close collaboration with investigators).
Préventique-Sécurité, May-June 2002, No.63, p.46-52. Illus.

CIS 02-1872 Andurand R., Coste L., Falot M., Seillan H., Simon P.
Major technological accidents
Grands accidents technologiques [in French]
Proper understanding of large technological accidents enables us to take full advantage of the analysis of current situations and to evaluate future hazards more effectively. Descriptions are provided of the most notable major accidents since 1945, grouped according to the industrial sector or product category involved: chemicals in general; ammonia; phosgene; products of the food industry; transport; nuclear accidents. Several studies on major accidents are also included.
Editions Préventique, 37-38 cours de la Martinique, 33000 Bordeaux, France, 2002. 112p. Illus. Index. Price: EUR 15.00.

CIS 02-1410 Carol Llopart S.
Study of the accident that occurred in Toulouse on 21 September 2001
Estudio del accidente ocurrido en Toulouse el 21 de septiembre de 2001 [in Spanish]
This article describes the accidental explosion which occurred in Toulouse, France, on 21 September 2001 in an ammonium nitrate warehouse of a fertilizer plant. The explosion caused 29 fatalities and 650 injuries and was the most severe accident having occurred during the last 25 years in industrialized countries. The information on the cause of the accident not being available at the time of writing, the article reviews similar accidents, describes the physical and chemical properties of ammonium nitrate and analyses the mechanism of the reaction which probably caused the explosion. Finally, it presents a theoretical model of the consequences of accidents based on the explosion behaviour of trinitrotoluene (TNT).
Prevención, Jan.-Mar. 2002, No.159, p.8-17. Illus. 19 ref.

CIS 02-1411 Mooney J., Walker G.
Health and Safety Executive
The derivation and use of population data for major hazard accident modelling
The aim of the project was to identify sources of population data to be used in major accident hazard modelling and quantitative risk assessment (QRA). Requirements include national cover and a level of detail that takes into account the diurnal changes in population patterns. Postcode geography was used as a foundation, enriched by cartographic data, remotely sensed land use data, postcode data, commercial directories and other socio-economic data. The project has shown that significant advances are possible in the quality, diversity and accuracy of population data used in major accident hazard modelling and QRA. The enhanced data can be used for the assessment of pipeline, transport and fixed site risks, for making changes to accident modelling assumptions to reflect variations in population vulnerabilities, for the development of macro-level indicators of changes in population exposure to risk and for the use of data in regulatory impact assessments.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2002. viii, 109p. Illus. 43 ref. Price: GBP 30.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/crr_htm/2002/crr02410.htm [in English]

CIS 02-885 Dosne R.
Major industrial accident at the AZF site in Toulouse (I)
Catastrophe industrielle sur le site AZF de Toulouse (I) [in French]
Description of a major accident due to an explosion in a fertilizer plant in Toulouse, France, 21 September 2001, which resulted in 30 fatalities and 2200 injuries. The explosion occurred in an ammonium nitrate storage unit. The causes have not yet been established. The article covers the chronology of events during the first few hours after the accident, focussing on the efforts of emergency services, the evacuation and the sheltering of the disaster victims.
Face au risque, Feb. 2002, No.380, p.24-28. Illus.

2001

CIS 07-8 Regulations implementing federal measures concerning protection against major hazards and organisms dangerous to the environment [Switzerland - Geneva]
Règlement d'application des dispositions fédérales relatives à la protection contre les accidents majeurs et les organismes dangereux pour l'environnement [Suisse - Genève] [in French]
Regulations implementing in Geneva certain Swiss federal ordinances, including the 1991 Major hazards ordinance (OPAM) (CIS 95-1568), the 1999 Ordinance concerning the protection of workers against the risks connected to microorganisms (OPTM) (CIS 01-26) and the 1999 Ordinance on the use of organisms in confined spaces (CIS 07-9).
Internet document, 2001. 6p.
http://www.ge.ch/legislation/rsg/f/s/rsg_K1_70p06.html [in French]

CIS 04-682 Seillan H., Repussard J., Cochet Y., Andurand R., Khéliff J., Cérézuelle D., Charbonneau S.
Toulouse - Special feature
Toulouse - Les données de la catastrophe [in French]
On the 21st of September 2001, a violent explosion occurred in a fertilizer plant in Toulouse, France, causing 21 deaths, hundreds of injuries and serious material damage. This special feature on the disaster consists of a collection of articles covering the following aspects: data on the disaster (details of the industrial site, the product involved, namely ammonium nitrate, damage caused); French and European regulations on nitrate and nitrogen-rich fertilizers; analysis and comments on the plant safety manuals; statements on industrial hazards by politicians; uses and hazards of ammonium nitrate, including short summaries of earlier disasters; changes resulting from this disaster.
Préventique-Sécurité, Nov.-Dec. 2001, No.60, p.4-32. Illus.

CIS 03-42 Control of Major Accident Hazards Related to Dangerous Substances Regulations of 2001 [Cyprus]
Oi perí Antimetṓpisēs tōn Kindúnōn Atuhēmátōn Megálēs Klímakas Shetizoménōn me Epikíndunes Ousíes Kanonismoí tou 2001 [in Greek]
These regulations were issued under the authority of the 1996 Act concerning safety and health at work (see CIS 98-5). They contain the principal provisions related to major hazard control. Contents: introductory provisions and interpretation; general responsibilities of management; emergency plans; supply of information by management; duties of the manager. In annex: maximal quantities of hazardous substances for storage purposes; hazard warnings; other detailed information.
Episêmos Efêmeris tês Dêmokratias, 31 Dec. 2001, No.3565, Suppl. III(I), p.5117-5140.
http://www.cysha.org.cy/greek/downloads/nomothesia/011_Nomothesia.pdf [in Greek]

CIS 02-1048 Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 [New Zealand]
These Regulations, coming into force on 2 July 2001, were adopted under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (see CIS 96-1931). It prescribes appropriate actions in the case of Level 1, 2 and 3 emergencies. It also provides for the preparation of Emergency Response Plans and for provisions for secondary containment. In annex: quantities requiring Level 1, 2 or 3 information, depending on hazard classification; threshold quantities for Level 3 emergencies.
Statutory Regulations (New Zealand), 2001, Vol.2, p.995-1021.
http://www.status.co.nz/Regs/2001/2001R123.PDF [in English]

CIS 02-1409 Orr M.F., Kaye W.E., Zeitz P., Powers M.E., Rosenthal L.
Public health risks of railroad hazardous substance emergency events
The number of events in USA associated with transporting hazardous materials by railroad increased from 84 in 1993 to 177 in 1998. After comparisons of data on railroad and non-railroad events, the results indicated a greater impact of the former on public health, both in injuries to employees and to members of the general public. Railroad event victims were more likely to need hospital treatment. The need is suggested for the reevaluation of current federal regulations and of priorities for the organization of hazardous material transport by rail and for a greater commitment to safety by the railroad industry.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2001, Vol.43, No.2, p.94-100. 7 ref.

CIS 02-1047 European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN) [United Nations]
Evropejskoe soglašenie o meždunarodnoj perevozke opasnyh gruzov po vnutrennim vodnym putjam (VOPOG) [in Russian]
Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieures (ADN) [Nations Unies] [in French]
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) was adopted in 25 May 2000. It was elaborated jointly by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR). This publication includes the text of the Final Act of the Conference, the Resolution adopted by the Conference, the Agreement itself and the annexed Regulations. Annexes cover the provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles, the carriage of dangerous goods in packages in bulk and in tank vessels, the requirements and procedures concerning inspections and certification, general transitional provisions and transitional provisions applicable to specific inland waterways.
United Nations Publications, 1221 Genève 10, Switzerland, 2001. xxvii, 392p. Illus.

CIS 02-883 Gautam S.S., Saxena P.K.
Survey of criticality of risk from LPG storage tanks at user-sites in North India
LPG is stored and handled in liquefied form under pressure. LPG storage systems are spreading rapidly across India. The large inventories in bottling plants and at user industries have lead to anxiety among industrial workers, the neighbouring public and government authorities. This article presents the results of a survey of the potential damage that could result from gas explosions following accidental release at a number of industrial sites in North India.
INDOSHNEWS, Jan.-Mar. 2001, Vol.6, No.1, p.1-8. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 02-388 Uth H.J.
Ordinance on major-accident hazards with the Seveso II Directive - Comments, texts, documentation
Störfall-Verordnung mit Seveso-II-Richtlinie - Kommentar, Texte, Materialien [in German]
This publication consists of a comment on the various provisions of the German ordinance of major hazards, as well as on the provisions of the Seveso II Directive that have not been transposed into this ordinance. The amendments of the 5th and 9th ordinances applying the German law on the protection against immissions are also commented; the full texts are included in appendices. Also included in appendices are the texts of the regulations in application of the Ordinance on major hazards, the 96/82/EC Directive of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (see CIS 97-1079) and the ordinance applying the European Directives on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Bundesanzeiger Verlag mbH, Köln, Germany, 3rd ed., 2001. 337p. Illus.

CIS 02-386 Brabazon P., Conlin H.
Health and Safety Executive
Assessing the safety of staffing arrangements for process operations in the chemical and allied industries
It is observed that a number of chemical sites are taking steps to reduce staffing levels in their operating teams. There is a concern that such reductions could impact the ability of a site to control abnormal and emergency conditions and may also have a negative effect on staff performance through an impact on workload and fatigue. A method been developed that can be used by organizations to highlight when too few staff are being used to control a process. It allows responsible persons to benchmark the management of staffing arrangements. The method has been tested, and from the comments of those participating, it is judged that it brings staffing issues into the open, is practical, useable and intelligible to managers and inspectors, and is resistant to the manipulation of its output.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2001. viii, 196p. Illus. 21 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.

CIS 02-387 Larken J., Shannon H., Strutt J.E., Jones B.J.
Health and Safety Executive
Performance indicators for the assessment of emergency preparedness in major accident hazards
This report proposes a framework model of emergency management and applies it to the development of performance indicators for the assessment of emergency preparedness in industries exposed to major accident hazards. The research involved visiting 11 major accident hazard sites in the UK. Data to evaluate site preparedness for dealing with accidents were collected through detailed interviews. At each site, emergency exercises were observed and assessed. The information collected was used to compare site preparedness and subsequent performance in emergency exercises. Six features were found to be particularly representative of quality of practical performance: senior management commitment; emergency philosophy; emergency management team structure; information management system; exercise regime; and several specific features of team preparedness (continuity in membership of emergency teams, training in command and control, competence assurance of emergency managers and professional coaching of teams during exercises).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2001. 114p. Illus. 11 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.

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