Characteristic of Upper-Tier and Lower-Tier Establishments of Major Accidents in Poland in Comparison to the European Union

Abstract The purpose of this publication is to present the characteristics of upper-tier and lower-tier establishments of a major accident, which operate under the provisions of the Seveso III Directive. The article will also present information about the number of these establishments in the EU and Poland. Analysis of the data on the operation of upper-tier and lower-tier establishments of a major accident comparison with the number of major accidents which took place will allow for assessment of the effects of the implementation of the provisions of the Seveso III Directive by EU countries.