18 Questions
That major ______ hazards have been identified and that the necessary measures have been taken to prevent such accidents and to limit their consequences for man and the environment;
accident
An on-site ______ plan has been drawn up to implement the necessary measures in the event of a major accident;
emergency
Decontamination, remediation and/or ______ measures will be undertaken in case of a major accident;
rehabilitation
Information relating to the ______ management system for the establishment;
safety
ERA report shall contain at least the following data and information: 1.Information relating to the operator and the ______;
establishment
Information relating to the consequences of major ______, the probability of its occurrence, and an estimation of the risk;
accidents
The emergency response plan shall contain at least the following data and information, including the ______ of persons authorized to set emergency procedures in motion.
names
The on-site emergency plan should describe the action to be taken to control the ______ or events which could bring about a major accident.
conditions
The emergency response plan aims to minimize the effects of an incident and limit damage to ______, the environment and property.
man
The plan should include arrangements for limiting the ______ to persons on site, including how warnings are to be given.
risks
The on-site emergency plan should include a description of the ______ equipment and the resources available.
safety
The emergency response plan should provide for the ______ and clean-up of the environment following a major accident.
restoration
The failure of structures such as ______ could endanger life, property, or the environment.
dams
The criteria for a project or undertaking not involving ______ materials shall be the possibility of an accident that the failure of a structure will cause permanent or long-term damage.
toxic/hazardous
Explosives are categorized as a type of ______ material due to their reactivity.
hazardous
A risk assessment methodology should consider the possibility of an accident that could cause permanent or long-term damage to more than ______ of the area of a particular habitat.
10%
The classification of hazardous materials includes categories such as ______, flammable, and highly flammable substances.
explosives
A safety management system should be in place to mitigate the risks associated with ______ substances, such as toxic substances and oxidizing substances.
hazardous
Study Notes
Major Accident Hazards
- Six key requirements to prevent and respond to major accidents:
- Identifying and preventing major accident hazards
- Incorporating safety measures and reliability into design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Creating an on-site emergency plan
- Providing decontamination, remediation, and/or rehabilitation measures in case of an accident
- Providing sufficient information for siting new activities or developments around existing establishments
- Ensuring adequate safety measures and reliability
ERA Report
- An ERA (Environmental Risk Assessment) report should contain:
- Information about the operator and establishment
- Information about the scope of analysis
- Information about hazardous substances or situations present
- Consequences of major accidents, probability, and risk estimation
- Information about the safety management system
Emergency Plan
- An Emergency Plan should:
- Contain or control incidents to minimize effects and limit damage
- Implement measures to protect humans and the environment
- Communicate necessary information to the public and emergency services
- Provide for environmental restoration and clean-up
- The plan should include:
- Names of authorized personnel for emergency procedures
- Person responsible for coordinating on-site mitigatory action and liaising with authorities
- Descriptions of actions to control conditions or events that could lead to a major accident
- Arrangements for limiting risks to persons on-site
Categories of Hazardous Materials
- Explosives: substances or preparations that create the risk of explosion
- Flammable, highly flammable, and extremely flammable substances
- Oxidizing substances
- Toxic substances (low, medium, high, very high, extreme)
- Unclassified (Type A, Type B)
Levels of Hazardous Materials
- Level 1: lower thresholds for hazardous substances (tons)
- Level 2: higher thresholds for hazardous substances (tons)
Criteria for Projects without Toxic/Hazardous Materials
- A project or undertaking without toxic/hazardous materials should assess the possibility of an accident causing:
- Permanent or long-term damage to 10% or 0.5 hectares of the site
- Permanent or long-term damage to 10% of a particular habitat
- Permanent or long-term damage to 10% of a particular species associated with the site
Test your knowledge on the necessary measures to prevent major accidents and limit their consequences for human health and the environment. This quiz covers the safety measures and reliability incorporated into the design, construction, and operation of facilities and equipment.
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