Chemical sites in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is home to several chemical sites. These are strictly regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency.
The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015 apply to sites that store or use certain types or quantities of chemicals. These regulations require emergency plans to be in place to protect the public in the event of an incident.
What is Hartlepool Borough Council responsible for?
Under COMAH regulations, the Council must:
- develop and maintain off-site emergency plans for named chemical sites
- work with emergency services to protect the public
- provide information to households and businesses near these sites
Each Upper Tier COMAH site has:
- an on-site plan (written by the site operator)
- an off-site plan (written by us)
COMAH sites in Hartlepool
Upper Tier Sites requiring both on-site and off-site plans:
- Exwold Technology Tank Farm
- Venator
- ConocoPhillips Greatham
Lower Tier Site requiring an on-site plan only:
- Qualitech Environmental Services Ltd
Public information
Chemical sites must provide safety information to people living or working nearby. You can search for COMAH sites in your area and access public information using the link below: