Frequently asked questions
From reflection to elaboration: objectives, means and methods for hazard studies (ED)

What's the difference between danger and risk?

A hazard is the intrinsic property of a substance or physical situation to cause damage to human health and/or the environment. A risk is the probability of a specific effect occurring in a given period or under given circumstances.

How do I determine how to build up my ED "in relation to the importance of the risks"?

The content of the hazard study must be commensurate with the scale of the risks generated by the facility, taking into account its environment and the interests to be protected (third parties, monuments, natural environments, etc.). The more densely populated a facility is, the greater its transport network, the more it is subject to TDG (transport of dangerous goods), uses highly toxic or flammable chemicals in large quantities, etc., the greater the...