Abstract

This paper describes the background and contents of European Union legislation in the area of prevention of major accidents in fixed industrial installations, especially the famous `Seveso Directive'. The legal basis, aims and obligations of both the old `Seveso I Directive' (82/501/EEC) and the new `Seveso II Directive' (96/82/EC) are explained in detail with regard to their prescriptions on accident prevention.

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