
Lessons learned from major events towards improving hydraulic safety
Study
- 19/04/2017
Since 2010, information collected on dam-related events has been recorded in the ARIA base. By the end of 2015, a[...]

Power outages during periods of cold weather
Flash
- 11/04/2017
Periods of cold weather are characterised by low temperatures, sometimes combined with snowfall and/or wind. Synonymous with high electricity consumption,[...]

The end of the switched telephone network
Flash
- 11/04/2017
In an emergency situation and primarily in the event of a power outage, only switched telephone networks (PSTN) are operational.[...]

Overview of accident statistics on waste management facilities
Study
- 12/10/2016
Waste management activities are not only a potential source of chronic risks (atmospheric pollution, olfactory or noise nuisances, etc.), they[...]
Explosion of a Vacuum Arc Remelting furnace
Accident report
- 13/07/2016
In a metallurgical plant, 2 explosions occurred at 9:30 p.m. followed by a fire in a melting furnace containing 5 t of[...]

Cooling towers: Legionnaire’s Disease still running rampant!
Flash
- 18/05/2016
The group outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease in the Lisbon suburbs in 2014 has provided a sad reminder: the propagation of[...]

Fireworks shows: Vigilance required before, during and after!
Flash
- 08/04/2016
Every year, accidents occur during the July 14 and August 15 French holiday festivities. In 2015 unfortunately, reports came in[...]

ELV and WEEE : Combating illegal treatment facilities, a challenge aimed at reducing accidental risks!
Flash
- 04/03/2016
While the fight against illegal sites in the waste sector constitutes both an environmental challenge (non-compliance with discharge standards and[...]

Accident study findings on household uses of gas
Study
- 04/03/2016
Every year in France, many deaths and injuries result from accidents involving household uses of gas. These events, which occur[...]

Analysis of pressure equipments related accidents
Study
- 26/02/2016
Pressure equipments are everywhere in our daily life: fire extinguishers, LPG tanks, compressors, oxygen bottles are just examples. The knowledge[...]