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Planning for chemical disasters in Greece
1Ioannou Chrysostomou 17 54639 Thessaloniki Greece.
Disasters
|October 21, 2010
Summary
A mathematical model assessed chemical industry accident risks in Thessaloniki, highlighting severe hazards requiring immediate safety measures compliant with the EEC Directive on major accidents.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Major accidents at local chemical industries pose severe risks.
- Compliance with European Economic Community (EEC) Directive 82/501/EEC is mandated for accident management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply the DISASTER mathematical model for hazard assessment in Thessaloniki.
- To evaluate the implementation of the EEC Directive on major accidents by Greek authorities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the DISASTER mathematical model for quantitative hazard assessment.
- Analyzed the practical implementation of the EEC Directive 82/501/EEC.
Main Results:
- Identified severe, unignorable hazards from chemical industry accidents.
- Highlighted the necessity for immediate safety measures.
Conclusions:
- The DISASTER model provides a crucial tool for risk assessment in industrial areas.
- Effective implementation of the EEC Directive is essential for mitigating major accident impacts.
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