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Analysis of Recent Accidents and Regulating Activities for the Hazardous Materials in Korea

  • Kwon, Kyung-Ok (Department of Fire Safety Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Jeonju) ;
  • Kim, Young-Eun (Department of Fire Safety Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Jeonju)
  • Received : 2010.10.21
  • Accepted : 2011.02.26
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

The systems in Korea regarding manufacture, storage, transport and use of hazardous materials are regulated by the related laws and ordinances. The number of accident from hazardous materials has recently decreased but the size of accident has increased according to the hazardous substances are greatly consumed and delivered. The results of analysis showed that most of accidents are caused by human problems and occurred frequently at unauthorized facilities. It is suggested that workers should be trained more and the strict regulation on unauthorized facilities is needed to reduce the accidents caused by hazardous materials.

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