COMAH Regulations Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the COMAH regulations?

• To increase business profits

• To ensure all businesses take measures to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances

• To promote international trade

• To reduce taxes for businesses

What do the COMAH regulations aim to limit?

• The number of employees in a business

• The consequences to people and the environment of any major accidents

• The amount of paperwork for businesses

• The cost of production

What event prompted the adoption of the Seveso Directive?

• A major earthquake in Italy

• The Seveso, Italy accident in 1976

• A chemical spill in Germany

• A nuclear meltdown in France

Approximately how many industrial establishments does the Seveso Directive apply to?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

In which sectors are the establishments affected by the Seveso Directive primarily involved?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Chemicals, petrochemicals, storage, and metal refining

• Textile and fashion

• Automotive and aerospace

What incident led to the modification of the Seveso Directive?

• A flood in Venice, Italy

• A major warehouse fire in Basel, Switzerland

• An oil spill in the North Sea

• A mining disaster in Wales

Which organizations make up the COMAH competent authority?

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environmental Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Food Standards Agency (FSA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

• Environmental Agency (EA), Food Standards Agency (FSA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environmental Agency (EA), Food Standards Agency (FSA)

What industries do the COMAH Regulations mainly apply to?

• Food and beverage industries

• Chemical and petrochemical industries

• Textile and fashion industries

• Automotive industries

Which of the following businesses might the COMAH Regulations also apply to?

• Businesses that manufacture clothing

• Businesses that store fuels, including gas

• Businesses that provide IT services

• Businesses that sell electronics

What is the single strategic priority of the competent authority according to the document?

• Increase production efficiency in chemical industries.

• Protect people and the environment from major accidents.

• Expand the onshore chemical manufacturing sector.

• Reduce costs in process industries.