Methodology to establish acute exposure threshold levels in case of accidental chemicals release

Objective

ACUTEX is aimed at the development of innovative approaches to define a set of Acute Toxic levels to be used in both areas, land use planning as described in SEVESO II directive and also in emergency planning. A methodology, software tools and Technical Guidance Document (TGD) for establishing European Acute Exposure Threshold Levels (EU AETLs) in case of accidental chemical release will be defined. Compared to currently used methodologies, innovative elements are introduced. This methodology will be validated by cases studies. The methodology will support the harmonised implementation of SEVESO II Directive. Efforts are given to disseminate the methodology to decision-makers in charge of the control of major accident hazards. Thus, the project will be monitored by a critical review panel gathering, risk experts from industry, EU Competent Authorities in order to ensure the widest acceptance of the results.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-7. - RTD activities of a generic nature

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT INDUSTRIEL ET DES RISQUES

Address

Parc Technologique Alata
60550 Verneuil En Halatte
France

 

Participants (7)

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Italy

Address

Via E. Fermi 1
21020 Ispra

 

EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR ECOTOXICOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY OF CHEMICALS

Belgium

Address

4/6,Avenue E.van Nieuwenhuyse 4/6
1160 Bruxelles

 

EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Belgium

Address

Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 Bt 1
1160 Bruxelles

 

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

United Kingdom

Address

Broad Lane
S3 7HQ Sheffield

 

ISTITUTO SUPERIORE PER LA PREVENZIONE E LA SICUREZZA DEL LAVORO

Italy

Address

Via Urbana 167
00184 Roma

 

MINISTERE DE LA REGION WALLONNE

Belgium

Address

Anenue Prince De Liege 15
5100 Jambes

 

UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN

Belgium

Address

30,Clos Chapelle-aux-champs 30
1200 Bruxelles