How to Achieve Better Protection from Chemical Terrorism Effects by Preventive Actions
Abstract
Next to progress and development, chemical industry also brings about the burden of constant risks for human lives and material assets in its surroundings. Although accidents are not uncommon in time of peace, they are several times more probable to occur in times of wars, particularly as a result of air or missiles attacks on chemical facilities. Petrokemija d.d. Kutina is one of the chemical companies with such technology, conditions and media that could be extremely dangerous in case of uncontrolled release, due to the prevailing high temperatures, pressures and toxicity. During the Homeland War against the great-Serbia aggression on Croatia (1991 - 1995), the company was several times exposed to missile and air attacks with substantial material damage, but fortunately without human losses. Among other things, it is also the result of adequate preparations and implementation of preventive measures, tasks and procedures for such emergency situations among the company employees as well as among local residents. The purpose and the objective of this paper is to share the experience in organization and implementation of preventive activities, essential in reducing the consequences of war actions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP013449
Entities
People
- Boris Mesaric
- Josip Friscic
- Losso Ivica
- Marijan Loncarevic
- Milan Jelencic