11. Glossary
Accident
An undesired event, such as the emission of a toxic substance, a fire or an explosion resulting from uncontrolled developments during the operation of an establishment, which leads to consequences/damage for people, property or the environment and the company in general. It is the realization of a dangerous phenomenon, combined with the presence of vulnerable targets exposed to the effects of this phenomenon (according to Arrêté du 10 mai 2000 ).
Risk analysis
Systematic use of information to identify hazardous phenomena and to estimate the resulting risk (ISO/CEI 73) (according to the...
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