3. Main steps in risk analysis
3.1 Objectives of risk analysis
The risk analysis carried out as part of an ESD must meet the requirements of Article L. 512-1 of the French Environment Code, i.e. :
"Where necessary, this study gives rise to a risk analysis that takes into account the probability of occurrence, the kinetics and the severity of accidents, according to a methodology that it specifies. It defines and justifies measures to reduce the probability and effects of accidents".
From the above formulation, it is clear that no methodology is imposed. In practice, certain methods, such as the bow-tie approach, have become virtually indispensable in the context of ESDs. It is important to remember that the risk analysis method chosen must be in line with the criticality...
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Main steps in risk analysis
Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA)
Bibliography
- (1) - Rapport INERIS - Synthèse des exclusions des accidents majeurs, phénomènes dangereux et de leurs causes, des Plans Particuliers d'Intervention, de la démarche de Mesure de Maîtrise des Risques et des Plans de Prévention des Risques Technologiques - Rapport DRA-09-1 03142-12236 A (07/10/2009).
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Regulations
Arrêté ministériel du 29 septembre 2005 relatif à l'évaluation et à la prise en compte de la probabilité d'occurrence, de la cinétique et de l'intensité des effets et de la gravité des conséquences des accidents potentiels dans les études de dangers des IC soumises à autorisation.
Circular dated May 10, 2010 summarizing the methodological rules applicable to hazard studies, risk reduction at source...
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