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Retrieved 17th July 2023 from https://notifications.hse.gov.uk/COMAH2015/PublicInformation.aspx?piid=3768 - this link does not display the relevant information, you should check the current record by searching on the post code - TS10 5QW.
Establishment Information
Operator
| Operator Name | South Tees Site Company Limited |
| Trading As | |
Address
| Establishment Name | Redcar |
| Address | Steel House, Trunk Road |
| Town | REDCAR |
| County | Cleveland |
| Post Code | TS10 5QW |
Establishment
| Is Establishment subject to COMAH Regulations? | Yes |
| Upper or Lower tier Establishment? | Upper Tier |
| Notification submitted to Competent Authority? | Yes |
| Activities at establishment | Other activity (not otherwise specified in the list) |
Further Information
| Date of last planned COMAH site visit by the Competent Authority | 0,0 23/09/2021 |
| Inspection Plan | You can obtain more detailed information about the inspection and the related inspection plan from the Competent Authority website - http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/comah-establishments.htm |
| Further Relevant Information | You can obtain more information from the operator of the establishment |
Substances and Emergency Information
Information about relevant dangerous substances which could cause a major accident
| Hazard Classification of Relevant Dangerous Substances | Hazardous to the aquatic environment |
| Principle Dangerous Characteristics of These Substances In Simple Terms | Toxic to aquatic life |
Emergency Information
The following general information does not replace any emergency information already provided if you live / work in close proximity to an upper-tier COMAH establishment.
| How public will be warned | In the event of a major accident members of the public are advised to go indoors, stay in and tune in to local radio/TV station |
| Electronic source of information | |
Accident Hazards and Scenarios
All scenarios that could lead to a major accident have been identified and the necessary measures have been taken to prevent such accidents and limit their consequences to human health and the environment.
All people who live or work close to the establishment (i.e. within the public information zone (PIZ)) who may be affected by a major accident have been provided with information on the actions they should take to protect themselves in the event of an emergency.
| Safety Report submitted to Competent Authority? | Yes |
Information about the major accident hazards and scenarios and the control measures in place at this establishment to address them
| Nature of major accident hazards | Accidental release of dangerous substances |
| Fire | |
| Main types of major accident scenarios | Release of contaminated fire water containing dangerous substances - to sewer, freshwater, estuarine waters, coastal waters, land or groundwater |
| Control measures to address accident scenarios Containment | systems are in place for relevant work areas to minimise the loss of spilled material to the environment |
Consequences of Accident
The potential consequences of major accident hazards
| Potential consequences on Human Health | Environmental pollution and contamination of drinking water supplies |
| Potential consequences on the Environment | Dangerous substances contaminating groundwater |
| Confirmation that arrangements are in place to deal with major accidents and minimise their consequences | This establishment has prepared an internal emergency plan to deal with major accidents and has liaised with the emergency services in order to deal with major accidents and to minimise their effects. |
| Appropriate information from the external emergency plan about consequences outside the establishment arising from a major accident | An external emergency plan has been drawn up by the local authority to deal with any consequences outside this establishment as a result of a major accident. Members of the public are advised to co-operate with any instructions or requests from emergency services in the event of an accident. |
| Could a major accident impact another EU Country? | No |
About COMAH Public Information
Information for the public about an establishment subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH)
The system to provide public information about COMAH establishments in Great Britain (GB) has been made available to the public in a phased manner since 1 June 2015. The purpose of this new way of accessing information via a website is to enable people to find out about COMAH establishments in their local area.
The information relates to operational establishments which are subject to the above Regulations because certain dangerous substances are present at or above the qualifying thresholds in the Regulations.
The information will be specific to your search. It tells you about the type of business and the controls in place to minimise the likelihood of a major accident. You may take reassurance from the fact that many COMAH establishments have existed for a number of years and their operators understand the requirements placed on them to operate safely.
Although the substances used or stored at COMAH establishments can be dangerous, the establishments are strictly regulated under the COMAH Regulations 2015 and have to manage their activities in a way which reduce risks to workers and the public. Operators must take all measures necessary to prevent major accidents and to limit their consequences for people and the environment. This is achieved through appropriate plant design, process control, mitigation measures and emergency procedures.
The regulations are enforced by a Competent Authority which comprises jointly the Health and Safety Executive in GB and the relevant environment agency (the Environment Agency in England, Scottish Environment Protection Agency in Scotland and Natural Resources Body for Wales in Wales). Nuclear establishments are regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the relevant environment agency.
There are two types (tiers) of establishment which are subject to COMAH, known as ‘Upper Tier’ and ‘Lower Tier’ depending on the quantity of dangerous substances they hold. Upper Tier establishments will hold greater quantities of dangerous substances meaning that additional requirements are placed on them by the Regulations.
Map from Master Plan
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