Under COMAH, which statement best describes the required actions for operators?

• A. The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations; requires major hazard identification, safety case, risk reduction, emergency plans, and communication with authorities and the public.
• B. A general market compliance framework for product labeling.
• C. A safety standard for personal protective equipment only.
• D. A financial risk assessment for plant investment.

Answer: (A)

COMAH focuses on managing major hazards on site. Operators must identify the major hazards, demonstrate through a safety case that those risks are controlled and reduced to acceptable levels, implement measures to further lower risk, prepare emergency plans in coordination with local authorities and emergency responders, and communicate with authorities and the public about the hazards and safety arrangements. This combination—hazard identification, risk control through a safety case, emergency planning, and information sharing—is the core set of actions COMAH requires. The other options describe regulatory areas that don’t cover COMAH’s scope: product labeling, PPE safety standards, or financial risk assessments for investment.