| Document ID (ISN) | 72981 |
| CIS number |
99-965 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0304-3894 - Journal of Hazardous Materials |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Merrifield R., Moreton P.A. |
| Title |
An examination of the major-accident record for explosives manufacturing and storage in the UK |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1998, Vol.63, No.2-3, p.107-118. Illus. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
Details were found of 79 major explosives events in the manufacture and storage of explosives during the period 1950-1997. Analysis of the accident record allowed major accident rates to be derived for a number of processes undertaken in the explosives industry. It is suggested that these rates might be used in quantitative risk assessments (QRA) of explosives manufacturing and storage plants. Following the adoption of new European regulations, QRA could now play a more active role in explosives safety in the United Kingdom. Topics: accident research; analysis of accident causes; European Communities; explosives industry; frequency rates; hazard evaluation; legislation; major hazards; safe distances; storage; United Kingdom. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; storage; explosives industry; major hazards; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
analysis of accident causes; European Communities; frequency rates; accident research; legislation; safe distances |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Chemical industry
Major hazards
Risk evaluation
Storage and warehousing
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