National Industrial Risk Institute The National Industrial Risk Institute (CNRI) acts as a federator for the diverse initiatives undertaken in the field of industrial and environmental risk prevention. Its scope is tripartite and spans research, training and support to both the industrial community and public authorities, with the aim throughout of improving communication and awareness of risk issues. Research: affiliated with university research laboratories and industries, the CNRI possesses particular expertise in the area of energetics, explosions, material strength and structural resistance. Support to the industrial community and public authorities: in collaboration with its partners, the CNRI is able to propose a tailored risk approach encompassing, inter alia, counter expertise, impact studies, regulatory intelligence, process safety, or even innovatory assistance. Training: schools of higher education and training centres partnering the CNRI offer a range of particularly attractive courses, both by way of higher and further education (risk management, pyrotechnics, risk-related law, HS&E management, etc). Communication: The CNRI organises symposiums as well as a series of conferences dubbed “Thursdays with the CNRI”. Forging a safer future!