Art. 2 – Definitions

Art. 2

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An establishment comprises installations as defined in Article 7 paragraph 7 EPA which have closely related operations and are in close proximity to each other (operating area).

…²¹

The hazard potential is the sum of the effects which could arise from the quantities and properties of the substances, preparations, special wastes, organisms or dangerous goods in question.²²

A major accident is an exceptional event occurring in an establishment, on a transport route or in a pipeline installation which has significant effects:²³

outside the operating area;

on or near the transport route;

c.²⁴

near the pipeline installation.

The risk is determined by the extent of the possible harm to the public or damage to the environment resulting from major accidents and the likelihood of their occurrence.

21 Repealed by No I of the O of 29 April 2015, with effect from 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337)
22 Amended by No I of the O of 29 April 2015, in force since 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337).
23 Amended by No I of the O of 13 Feb. 2013, in force since 1 April 2013 (AS 2013 749).
24 Inserted by No I of the O of 13 Feb. 2013, in force since 1 April 2013 (AS 2013 749).

Legal act context: SR 814.012 · MAO · Ordinance · Ordinance of 27 February 1991 on Protection against Major Accidents (Major Accidents Ordinance, MAO)

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