Assessment and control of major chemical hazards and the civil protection, in the transportation and the directive “SEVESO II”

Authors

  • Nuno Camacho Mondril Autoridade Nacional de Protecção Civil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_18_28

Keywords:

Major chemical hazards, European directive “SEVESO II”, transportation of dangerous goods, land use planning, civil protection.

Abstract

This communication discusses the instruments for major chemical risk reduction available to the Portuguese National Authority for Civil Protection (ANPC), public and private entities in the context of the civil protection system. The article highlights the implementation in Portugal of major chemical risk reduction measures such as emergency and disaster management and planning, risk assessment, mapping, prevention, preparedness and land use planning, related to the transportation of dangerous goods and the establishments subject to the European Directive “SEVESO II” 96/82/CE.

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Published

2011-07-29