The COMAH Regulations (Control Of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH)) came into force on 1 April 1999 as a result of the EU Seveso Directive. They were significantly amended by the COMAH Amendment Regulations 2005, when the rules were tightened on some hazardous substances and quantities.

The main aim of the regulations is to prevent, control and mitigate the effects of accidents involving chemicals that could cause serious harm to people and/or the environment. Typical types of Major Accidents that are covered by COMAH include fires, explosions, toxic gas releases, and leaks of hazardous substances to rivers and land.

TT Environmental Ltd can help you:
► Work out whether you are COMAH-liable
► Devise strategies to help you keep out of COMAH
► Help compile your MAPP or Top Tier Application
► Carry out modelling for incidents such as spillage, fire and flood to assess environmental consequences
► Implement a HAZOP programme, chair meetings and implement changes.

For more details, contact Janet on 01422 24 22 22 or email janet@ttenvironmental.co.uk.

Useful links to COMAH Amendment Regulations, 2005 the COMAH Regulations, 1999 the SEVESO II Directive and the HSE COMAH website.