4. Evaluating an SMS
As all management systems operate on the principle of continuous improvement, it is essential to be able to regularly audit the system and its implementation, assess any deviations and, if necessary, define the corrective actions to be implemented. In France, the DREAL, under the authority of the departmental prefect, is responsible for carrying out regular inspections of the SMS. The operator, for his part, is required to audit his management system on a regular basis. For the same system, there are therefore two types of control, which can be described as "internal" or "external", depending on whether they are carried out by the company itself or by a third party, notably the authorities.
4.1 Internal controls
Internal controls are designed to ensure that...
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Legifrance, the public website for the dissemination of law:
http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/
The regulatory information site for industrial environmental law:
The BARPI website lists numerous major...
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Community law :
Directive no. 96/82 of 09/12/96 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, known as the "Seveso II Directive".
Directive 2012/18/EU of 04/07/12 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC.
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