10. The Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 2015 (COMAH)
COMAH related appropriate measures for biological waste treatment.
The following measures apply to all processes and operations.
The COMAH regulations apply to establishments holding dangerous substances above certain quantities, known as thresholds.
The thresholds for dangerous substances at which the COMAH regulations apply can vary. It depends on the combination of quantities of dangerous substances you store on site.
Examples of dangerous substances include:
- diesel and other petroleum products
- LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) including propane and butane
- raw and treated biogas
You must work out if the COMAH regulations apply to your activities. To do this, check the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on the COMAH regulations. This lists all the substances covered by the regulations.
Contact HSE if you need more information on the COMAH regulations.