5. Conclusion

The prevention of occupational risks does not cover the same subject as preventive measures for environmental risks, whereas :

• the outbreak of a fire, explosion or dispersion of a toxic cloud in the atmosphere could have consequences both for personnel working on the site concerned and for the surrounding area;

• the installation of equipment, materials and facilities designed to limit pollution or reduce its effects (incinerators, treatment plants, high-rise chimneys, etc.) can generate new risks for workers.

In accordance with articles 2 and 3 of the modified September 21st 1977 decree, the authorization application file presents all the risks likely to be generated by the operation of the planned activity, both for the environment (in the hazard study) and in the health...