The use of complex systems and installations requires a suitable risk assessment for each individual explosion risk. A modular structure has been developed for the explosion safety of bulk solids systems, which makes it easier to divide the assessment for a system regarding the explosion risk into
The thematic focus of the publication Management of Hazardous Substances: Practical support based on an overview of European legislation is on the health protection.
The International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Chemical Industry has developed the presentation Filling of hazardous substances – Training tool for safety instructions.
The ISSA Sections on Prevention in the Chemical Industry and on Machine and System Safety have published two new brochures (modules) on the explosion safety of bulk material plants.
The European Commission recently published the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027. The strategy adopts the Vision Zero approach to eliminate work-related deaths in the European Union (EU). This demonstrates how Vision Zero, developed by the International Social Security
Factsheets on Explosion Protection are now available. Produced by the Sections on Prevention in the Chemical Industry and on Machine and System Safety, the factsheets convey the most critical information regarding explosion protection.