5. Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the terms "external hazard" and "external risk"?
The notion of (external) hazard is concerned with the existence of a situation that can cause damage to human health and/or the environment, while the notion of (external) risk is concerned with the probability of the hazard occurring, the kinetics of the phenomenon and its intensity/severity.
What action can be taken following an external risk analysis?
Knowledge of external risks enables :
qualify or quantify the risk;
consider the technical measures or devices to be put in place, depending on the extent of the risks identified.
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Bibliography
Guide méthodologique national du 25 juin 2003 , based on the INERIS model, version 1, dated May 20, 2003 " Outils d'analyse des risques générés par une installation industrielle ".
Formalizing knowledge and tools in the field of major hazards (DRA-35) §-7 Tools for analyzing the risks generated by an industrial facility (May 2003) and §-9 Hazard studies for classified...
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Code de l’environnement This includes the ICPE nomenclature (including article R. 512-33, which specifies the cases in which a hazard study must be carried out).
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