RECENT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION.

Authors :: Laser, Manfred
Source :: Process Safety & Environmental Protection: Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Part B. Nov2008, Vol. 86 Issue 6, p465-467. 3p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article focuses on industrial health and safety in Europe. The British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has expressed concern over the increasing volume of hydrocarbon releases in the offshore industry. Figures released showed that there had been no improvement in this type of incident in 2007-2008. Among the main causes of injuries were related to slips or falls, being trapped, struck by or striking against equipment, among others. To this end, the Health & Safety At Work Etc. Act was implemented and since its introduction, safety performance has improved by over 70%. In Germany, a new version of the Chemical Law porives several guideines into German right. It aims to protect people and the envirnmental against the harmful influence of dangerous chemicals and mixtures.

Subjects :: *INDUSTRIAL safety
*WORK-related injuries
*ENVIRONMENTAL law
*CHEMICAL laws

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09575820
Volume :: 86
Issue :: 6
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Process Safety & Environmental Protection: Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Part B
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 35638340
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0957-5820(08)00123-7