8. Abbreviations and acronyms

AS: establishments subject to authorization with restrictions

ATEX: explosive atmosphere

CHSCT: health, safety and working conditions committee

CLIC: local information and coordination committee

DDAE: dossier de demande d'autorisation d'exploiter (sometimes referred to as DAE).

DREAL: Direction régionale de l'environnement, de l'aménagement et du logement (regional directorate for the environment, development and housing)

ED: étude de dangers

EI: étude d'impact

SDS: Safety Data Sheet

ICPE: installation classée pour la protection de l'environnement (classified facility...