Investigation Report
EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Explosions and Fire — EQ Hazardous Waste Plant
EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Explosions and Fire — EQ Hazardous Waste Plant
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionFireHazardous substancesRegulation and legislation
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionSafety communication
- Onshore facility
Summary
This case study analyses the Apex hazardous waste facility fire and subsequent community evacuation. It examines limited fire detection and protection, the likely contribution of unspent aircraft oxygen generators to fire spread, and gaps in emergency information sharing. Recommendations address regulatory planning requirements, fire protection standards and waste-handling guidance.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.