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The deployment of potentially dangerous objects often results in criticism from urban dwellers around the world. Often these objects are not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. Accidents at such objects often lead to deteriorating living conditions, as well as to impossibility to use land and water resources, and uncontrollable environmental pollution. There are many different studies across the world in this area, but the situation in Latvia related to the management and prevention of technogenic risks has not been studied. The article considers particular qualities of high hazard objects’ exploitation particular qualities in rural areas of Latvia. Management of technogenic risks is studied and assessed as an independent management system and its role is specified in the development of Latvian rural regions as well as the management risks are identified and possible harmful consequences for the inhabitants and environment. The present article reviews a situation how high hazard objects are exploited in Latvia, what management drawbacks are established and what are the possible solutions. The aim of the study is to show the link between the operational factors and environmental impacts of increased hazard sites, as well as to examine the management system, the prevention of existing hazards and to identify risks. The study results in the demonstration of identified situation and shortcomings in technogenic risk management system and their impact on the rural environment.

High hazard objects exploitation in rural regions and identified risk management problems in Latvia