3. Definitions of the domino effect
The term "domino effect" is used in its simplest sense in many fields to describe one event that causes another. The origin of the term comes from the game of domino reversal. Based on this analogy, the domino effect describes a phenomenon, usually undesirable, which causes other undesirable events to occur. It is also commonly used by political scientists and economists to describe the impact of an action that has the propensity to cause, or causes, one crisis after another.
Several definitions, particularly with regard to the chemical industry, are summarized in the literature
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Regulations
Seveso I" Directive, No. 82/501 of June 24, 1982 (OJEC August 5, No. L 230) on the major accident hazards of certain industrial activities.
Seveso II" Directive, No. 96/82 of December 9, 1996 (OJEC Jan. 14, 1997, No. L 10) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
So-called "Seveso III" Directive, No. 2012/18/EU of July 4, 2012 (OJEU No. 197 of...
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FD ISO Guide 73 – Risk management – Vocabulary (classification index: X50-251) December 2009.
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