Fire Science and Engineering (한국화재소방학회논문지)

Korean Institute of Fire Science and Engineering (한국화재소방학회)
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A Study on the Characteristics of Chemical Accidents and Reduction of Accidents in Jeollabuk-do

전라북도 내 화학사고 특성분석과 사고 발생 저감을 위한 연구

  • Received : 2020.01.08
  • Accepted : 2020.03.02
  • Published : 2020.04.30
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Abstract

This study aimed to identify the characteristics of 40 chemical accidents that occurred in Jeollabuk-do from 2004 to 2019. During this time, there were 2.5 accidents per year on average in the province; their types were classified as spill/leak, fire, explosion, adverse reaction, and complex. There were 34 leaks and six explosions, and they are categorized as follows: 12 by worker error, 16 from facility defects, and 12 by transport vehicle accidents. The substances involved in these accidents were ammonia (15%), sulfuric acid (12.5%), and silicon tetrachloride (7.5%). Notably, the rate of chemical accidents (75%) is the highest during spring and summer. In order to reduce chemical accidents, first, there should be compliance with the relevant laws. Second, the quality of safety education and training of workers should be improved. Finally, valuable government support is also necessary to improve facilities.

본 연구는 2004년부터 2019년까지 16년간 전라북도 내에서 발생한 40건의 화학사고 특성을 알아보기 위하여 진행하였다. 도내에서는 연평균 2.5건의 사고가 발생하였다. 사고유형을 유·누출, 화재, 폭발, 이상반응, 복합사고로 분류한 결과, 유·누출은 34건, 폭발은 6건 발생하였다. 사고원인으로는 작업자과실 12건, 시설결함·노후화 16건, 운송사고 12건 발생하였다. 사고 원인물질로는 암모니아가 15%, 황산 12.5%, 테트라 클로로 실리콘 7.5% 순으로 나타났다. 계절별 화학사고 발생률을 확인한 결과 봄·여름이 75%로 가을·겨울에 비해 높게 조사되었다. 화학사고 발생 저감을 위해서는 관련법의 철저한 준수가 선행되어야 하고, 취급자의 안전교육과 훈련을 강화해야 한다. 더불어 취급시설 개선을 위한 정부의 적극적 지원이 필요하다.

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