• 방재와보험
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• s.122
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• pp.36-44
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• 2007

BP 텍사스 시티의 석유정제소의 화재폭발은 2005년에 가장 많은 인명의 손실을 끼친 유동화자산의 화재폭발사고로서 15인의 생명을 앗아가고 200여 명의 사람을 다치게 하였다. 트럭 한 대의 역화(내연기관의 부정폭발)에서 시작된 점화원은 이성질체화시스템(ISOM) 대기암 통기구에서의 가연성 탄화수소 액체와 증발 기체를 발화시켰다. 화학안전위원회는 그 사고를 조사 및 검토한 후 BP사가 모든 면에서 기계적인 결함과 함께 안전성이 불완전하였음을 발견하였다. 본 고는 저자들이 미국화학안전위험조사위원회에 제출한 이들의 조사보고서를 번역 게재한 것이다.

• Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.442-453
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• 2021

Purpose: The objective of this study is to suggest desirable direction of Korean accident investigation organization by analyzing the operation status and way of overseas developed countries' investigation agency. Method: To accomplish the objective of this study, we were examined four main characteristics of accident investigation agencies of the U.S., Japan, and Sweden, focusing on (1); the background of the establishment, (2);organizational structure, (3);major tasks and functions, (4); accident investigation procedures. Result: First, the purpose of its establishment and task is to prevent recurrence of disasters and accidents, at the same time, administrating and researching duties such as legal system, policy, recommending improvement and conducting scientific disaster-cause analysis to contribute safety for the government. Second, it is operated as an independent organization under the president, not belonging to the ministry, in order to enable fair investigation in an impartial position. Third, it has the authority to be recognized for its expertise in the results of investigation. In other words, it is operated as a permanent organization with professional personnel, and secures authority through the accident research with indepth investigation and high-quality recommendations. Conclusion: The overseas investigation agencies rapidly manage and coordinate their operational practices in order to resolve national requirements and social conflicts with fairness, accuracy and expertise in accident investigations. In order to prevent the recurrence of similar events, Korea needs to efficiently reconstruct its investigative functions distributed by each government department. In addition, institutional improvement is needed to make general adjustments at the national level, organize and operate control tower for when the accident has happened.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.46 no.6
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• pp.764-764
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• 2020