scholarly journals Managing the Environmental Risks of Dangerous Goods Warehouses

Hadmérnök ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Maxim Kátai-Urbán
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Ground Waters ◽  
Dangerous Goods ◽  
And Storage

Industrial accidents occurring at logistics facilities used for the storage of dangerous goods can have,  as a result of contaminated water generated during fires, major environmental consequences to the  surface and ground waters. In the present study, the  author presents the causes and effects of major  industrial accidents that may occur in logistics  warehouses used for the storage of dangerous  goods, as well as the interpretation of the series of  serious accident events. Then he examines the  design of facilities for the collection and storage of  contaminated fire water.

scholarly journals MỘT SỐ VẤN ĐỀ VỀ QUẢN LÝ MÔI TRƯỜNG TRONG BỐC XẾP VÀ LƯU GIỮ HÀNG HÓA CHẤT ĐỘC HẠI TẠI KHU VỰC CẢNG BIỂN HẢI PHÒNG – QUẢNG NINH

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Anh Tuan ◽  
Tran Dinh Lan ◽  
Ngo Kim Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Toxic Chemicals ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Maritime Transport ◽  
Dangerous Goods ◽  
Environmental Damages ◽  
Loading And Unloading ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Quang Ninh

Toxic chemicals strictly controlled by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are dangerous goods which can potentially cause environmental degradation in maritime transport. Within the seaports of Hai Phong - Quang Ninh, the volume of toxic chemicals accounted for about 1% of container throughput (over 56 million tons per year, 2017) and many incidents took place during goods loading and unloading at the ports. Although they did not cause significant environmental damages, the prevention of and response to these incidents have revealed many drawbacks. This article presents the identification and assessment of environmental risks and the current status of the prevention of environmental degradation in the loading - unloading and storage of toxic chemicals at seaports in Hai Phong - Quang Ninh.

scholarly journals Review of Safety Requirements Regarding Trading and Storing of Pyrotechnical Articles in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-90
Author(s):  
Marzena Półka ◽  
Dorota Bielesza ◽  
Anna Szajewska
Keyword(s):  
Blast Wave ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Explosive Load ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Dangerous Goods ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Storage Facilities

Aim: The objective of the paper was to identify and analyse relevant requirements regarding the safety of storage and usage of pyrotechnic materials, intended for civil use. The review was based on binding applicable Polish and European legal acts. The results of the review pointed to the ambiguity of the provisions regulating the issues of safe usage and storage of pyrotechnical materials. Introduction: Some pyrotechnic articles, when triggered by a proper impulse, can lead to a violent reaction resulting in the release of a large amount of heat, and the creation of a blast wave. The effects of this reaction have a destructive impact on buildings situated nearby and pose a hazard to human life. Use and storage of pyrotechnic articles against the set rules is associated with the risk of fire or explosion, therefore a number of requirements have been introduced in this area. Methodology: In Poland there are many legal acts applicable to explosives. One of the most important one is the Act of 21 June 2002 on explosives designated for civil use, which presents pyrotechnic materials with respect to the safety of their usage and storage. Several key requirements have also been specified in agreements ratified in Poland and in other international acts, such as for example: the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road(ADR), and the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2013/29/EU of 12 June 2013 on the harmonisation of laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles. Results: It was established that there is a need of adopting a legal solution for storing pyrotechnical products for temporary sales in containers located near commercial facilities (and serving as back-up facilities). Although the regulations are not clear-cut, such a solution is used in practice, thus it would be advisable to determine by means of legal acts whether it is permissible and what requirements should be fulfilled, for example by a container, in which pyrotechnic articles are temporarily stored. Conclusions: The specification presented in the article allows to see the need to minimize the hazards associated with the marketing of pyrotechnical materials and justifies the necessity of adopting a particularly diligent classification and use of nomenclature for these products. In case of storing pyrotechnical materials, it is erroneous to adopt the determination of class “G” for two variable of net mass values of the explosive (when determining safe distances for explosive storage facilities, including among others class 1, sub-classes 1.3, 1.4). The same applies to the hexogen equivalent of an explosive load (when determining safe distances for explosive storage facilities including class 1, sub-classes 1.1, 1.5 and 4.1). Such provisions are misleading and may cause erroneous interpretations of regulations.

Botswana: country report on children’s environmental health

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patience Erick
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
World Health ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Country Report ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Children’S Environmental Health ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5.9 million children under age 5 died in 2015, and globally, the main causes of child deaths are pneumonia, prematurity, intrapartum-related complications, neonatal sepsis, congenital anomalies, diarrhoea, injuries and malaria. In 2012, it was reported that one quarter of childhood deaths and disease burden could have been prevented by reducing environmental risks. Children are vulnerable to environmental risks such as air pollution, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene, hazardous chemicals and waste, radiation, climate change, as well as emerging threats like e-waste. They are particularly vulnerable to these threats due to their developing organs and immune systems, smaller bodies and airways. In 2010, there were 132,989 in-patient morbidities. This number represents a 5.2% increase from the 126,381 registered in 2009. The major causes of infant morbidity and morbidity in children under 5 years old were diarrhoea and pneumonia. Although morbidity cases increased in 2010, there was a 6% decline in in-patient mortality from 6952 registered deaths in 2009 to 6535 deaths in 2010. Pneumonia and diarrhoea were the major causes of both infant and child mortalities. In Botswana, various environmental risk factors such as contaminated water, air and soil pollution and poor waste management have been associated with children’s environmental health (CEH). The outbreaks of diarrhoea in the country have always been associated with contaminated water. In the recent outbreak of diarrhoea in August 2018, laboratory investigations attributed the outbreak of diarrhoea to rotavirus. Children (1–6 years) living in areas with high levels of traffic congestion (living near a busy road) had higher levels of lead in their blood than those who lived in areas with less traffic. Poor waste management may lead to contamination of air, soil and water. CEH has not been given the attention it deserves in Botswana. It is, therefore, time to raise awareness on the subject. Health care workers, for example, need to be trained on diseases affecting children that are due to environmental exposures. Communities as well need to be trained on environmental factors that are prevalent in their areas and the effects of those on children’s health. It is important that research should be conducted on CEH in Botswana. At the time of compiling this report, the author was not aware of any CEH network in the country or networks in the region. To raise awareness and advocacy of CEH, there is a need for the establishment of a CEH network in the country or to participate in networks in the regions.

scholarly journals Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglisnilson de Morais Ferreira ◽  
Julio Alejandro Navoni ◽  
André Luis Calado Araújo ◽  
Viviane Souza do Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Animal Use ◽  
Sewage Reuse ◽  
Perception Analysis

Abstract The reuse is a growing practice in Brazil, given its relevance in minimizing the water scarcity. However, the environmental consequences and its sustainability have not been completely elucidated, being the risk perception analysis a starting point for understanding such concerns. In this perspective, the aim of this study was to evaluate the operation of Sewage Treatment Plants, the applicability of sewage reuse, and its influence on the quality of life of the population of Parelhas and Pedro Velho, counties of the semiarid and northeastern coast, respectively. From the results, it was found a great rejection in the operation of the stations, associated with the impacts produced such as odor and proliferation of mosquitoes, which imply economic, social and public health problems. Regarding reuse, acceptance is predominant for irrigation of crops for human and animal use. We emphasize the need for further research to diagnose the environmental risks arising from this activity.

scholarly journals On Knowledge-Based Forecasting Approach for Predicting the Effects of Oil Spills on the Ground

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-56
Author(s):  
D. Kalibatiene ◽  
A. Burmakova ◽  
V. Smelov
Keyword(s):  
Oil Spill ◽  
Oil Spills ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
General Architecture ◽  
Different Levels

The oil industry carries enormous environmental risks and can cause consequences at different levels: water, air, soil, and, therefore, all living things on our planet. In this regard, forecasting the environmental consequences of oil spill accidents becomes relevant. Moreover, forecasting of oil spill accidents can be used to quickly assess the consequences of an accident that has already occurred, as well as to develop a plan of operational measures to eliminate possible accidents, facilities under construction, associated with the transportation, storage or processing of petroleum products. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to present a knowledge-based approach and its implementing system for forecasting the consequences of an accidental oil spills on the ground and groundwater. The novelty of the proposed approach is that it allows us to forecast the oil spill in a complex and systematic way. It consists of components for modelling geological environment (i.e., geological layers, oil spill form, the oil migration with groundwater), forecasting component for an oil spill and pollution mitigation component. Moreover, the forecasting component is based on experts’ knowledge on oil spill. In addition, the paper presents a general architecture for the implementation of the proposed knowledge-based approach and its implementation into a prototype named SoS-Ground.

scholarly journals Limits for Coregonus migratorius (Georgi, 1775) catches and likely ecological effects

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-143
Author(s):  
P. N. Anoshko ◽  
M. M. Makarov ◽  
V. I. Zorkaltsev ◽  
N. N. Denikina ◽  
E. V. Dzyuba
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Ecological Effects ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Age Composition ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
Commercially Important

Aim. This study aims to discuss the validity of introducing restrictions on the catch of Coregonus migratorius (Georgi, 1775) with a forecast of the likely environmental consequences of doing so.Discussion. We show the results of the analysis of the assessment of the state of C. migratorius stocks and the reasons for their decline. We indicate that the biostatistical and hydroacoustical methods for estimating fish numbers, which are traditionally used to substantiate allowable catches, have some disadvantages and limitations. We consider unrecorded catches and unfavourable natural and climatic environmental factors to be reasons for the decline in C. migratorius stocks. We discuss ecological and anthropogenic factors of changes in stocks of this commercially important species for the region. We show the anticipated ecological effects of currently established limits.Conclusion. The results of changes in the modelling of the number and age composition of fish with different protection strategies indicate that maintaining a low level of replenishment stock the limits would not increase commercial stocks of C. migratorius. Restrictions imposed on the commercial and amateur fishing would significantly increase environmental risks through increase of poaching (including during the spawning period) as well as as a consequence of amateur fishing of other commercially valuable fish species.

scholarly journals Chemical Pollutants in Closed Spaces of Transportation and Storage of Non-Dangerous Goods: A Combined Qualitative Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szabolcs Lovas ◽  
Orsolya Varga ◽  
Balázs Ádám
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Chemical Exposure ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Chemical Safety ◽  
Dangerous Goods ◽  
Chemical Pollutants ◽  
Harmful Organisms ◽  
And Storage

Abstract Background: Several chemical pollutants can accumulate in closed spaces of transportation and storage of non-dangerous goods, leading to high concentrations. Pollutants are mainly residues of pesticides used to prevent the spread of harmful organisms in intercontinental transportation, volatile organic compounds and components of diesel engine exhaust. The objectives of this cross-sectional qualitative study were to identify and evaluate the regulations in connection with the occupational chemical exposures caused by chemical pollutants in closed environments of transportation and storage, and to survey the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of occupational health and safety professionals and logistics managers related to this global workplace issue. Methods: A comprehensive systematic search of legal instruments was carried out in international, European Union and Hungarian legislation databases. Legal documents relevant for occupational chemical exposure at workplaces were included in the study and the legal relationships between selected documents were mapped. The systematic search of legal instruments identified 4737 records, of which 16 were included in the in-depth content analysis. According to the second objective, semi-structured face-to-face interviews were carried out with occupational health and safety professionals and warehouse managers at logistics companies located in Hungary. Results: The analysis of the documents highlighted the lack of explicit regulation on prevention from exposures caused by chemical pollutants in closed environments of transportation and storage of non-hazardous materials. The 21 completed interviews revealed that the professionals had very limited knowledge about the potential presence of chemical residues in closed spaces of transportation and storage. They deemed such chemical exposure rare and the related health effects negligible. Although legislation requires the risk assessment of workplaces, the assessment is misleading if potential hazards are not identified. Conclusions: The increasing risk of rapid global spread of harmful organisms due to climate change and dense international traffic results in growing need for fumigation, which, together with increasing temperature and transportation time, generates an emerging occupational and public health challenge. The revealed limitations point out that the chemical safety of transportation and storage of non-dangerous goods should be more specifically regulated and responsible professionals should be better informed about such workplace hazards.

scholarly journals Biofouling as one of the Factors of Sustainable Development of Shipbuilding

2021 ◽  
Vol 311 ◽  
pp. 04003
Author(s):  
Andrey Mosunov ◽  
Vladislav Evstigneev
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Matrix Model ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Shipbuilding Industry ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Excessive Consumption ◽  
The Cost

Sea transportation is one of the cheapest and most widespread types of cargo transportation, and the process of fouling of the vessel’s hull has an extremely negative impact on its maneuverability and running characteristics. This leads to excessive consumption of fuel, an increase in the cost of delivery of goods and environmental risks. Namely, when additional fuel is burned, the emission of the greenhouse gas CO2 increases. Considering the accompanying environmental risks in the long-term planning of the shipbuilding industry will ensure the sustainability of its development. In the study we suggest a simple way to assess quantitatively the development strategy of shipbuilding from the point of view of the accompanying economic and environmental consequences by constructing a matrix model for the industry development. The matrix model was applied to the Strategy for Development of the Shipbuilding Industry in Russia until 2035. In the future, on the basis of the offered model, it is possible to develop optimal environmentally neutral scenarios for shipbuilding development.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document