Hazard Control in Britain
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This paper explores how r isk is being discussed and considered in local s i t i ng decisions re la t ing to major hazard ins ta l la t ions in B r i t a i n . I t considers how r isk debates and decisions can be improved to ensure that local communities can par t ic ipate e f f ec t i ve l y , and thus, have confidence in hazard cont ro l . The observations are based on the author's research into planning and major hazards over some 6 years including an assessment for the Health and Safety Executive of the effectiveness of the technical advice which i t provides to local planning au thor i t ies .
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