Systems Reliability and Safety Technology Laboratory of DEMOKRITOS performs research and development in the fields of reliability and safety of complex technological systems, with emphasis on nuclear and chemical installations. Areas of concern include probabilistic analysis of various aspects of safety performance of complex systems, from hazard identification and quantification to consequence assessment and risk management. These analyses are applicable to a variety of problems relevant to the protection of public health, the environment and in general to the management of various risks. The laboratory is a scientific advisor to the ministry of Development and the ministry of Environment-Physical Planning and Public Works, on the practical implementation of the SEVESO directive of the European Union in Greece.