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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.1e2e1b93

A Study on the Characteristics of Chemical Accidents and Reduction of Accidents in Jeollabuk-do  

Jeong, Jae-Uk (Korea Environment Corporation)
Park, Chong-Eun (Jeonbuk Regional Environmental Office)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.34, no.2, 2020 , pp. 49-53 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Chemical accidents; Chemical substance; Jeollabuk-do;
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