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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2016.30.3.110

Study fo the Characteristics Analysis of Laboratory Chemical Accidents  

Lee, Tae-Hyung (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division)
Lee, Deok-Jae (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division)
Park, Joong-Don (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division)
Shin, Chang-Hyun (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.30, no.3, 2016 , pp. 110-116 More about this Journal
Abstract
The major aim of this study was to provide information on the chemical accidents that occurred in laboratories over the last 3 years. The total incidence of laboratory chemical accidents was 30 cases; 25 cases occurred at educational institutions. Most accidents (19 cases) occurred due to spills and leaks. The main cause of the accidents analyzed was worker carelessness (21 cases). Twenty-two accidents were related to hazardous chemical substances. In addition, general chemical substances as well as waste liquid contributed 26% to the incidents related to the laboratory. Among the 22 hazardous chemical substances involved in laboratory chemical accident, 67% of accident substances were accident preparedness substances.
Keywords
Laboratory chemical accident; University; Laboratory worker; Laboratory safety;
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