What are the authorities doing?
An accident in a Seveso establishment can have consequences for people and the environment, both within and outside the company. In order to prevent such accidents or mitigate their consequences, the competent authorities work together:
- The federal government is responsible for the protection of the employees and for the preparation and coordination of the emergency plan, in close cooperation with the federal services of the provincial governors.
- The provincial governors are responsible for drawing up the special emergency and intervention plan Seveso .
- The Regions have competence for town and country planning.
Inspection of the establishments
Seveso establishments are regularly inspected.Emergency planning and disaster exercises
Authorities and companies draw up emergency plans.Town and country planning
Each Seveso establishment needs to obtain an environmental licence.Seveso fund
Two Seveso funds exist.