Investigation Report
EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Explosions and Fire — EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Final Report
EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Explosions and Fire — EQ Hazardous Waste Plant Final Report
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- FireHazardous substancesRegulation and legislation
- Emergency responseEnvironmental monitoring and quality assuranceEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protection
- Onshore facility
Summary
This case study analyses the Apex hazardous waste facility fire and subsequent community evacuation. It examines limited fire protection, emergency information sharing and regulatory gaps. Unspent aircraft oxygen generators most likely accelerated fire spread, but the initial cause remained undetermined. Recommendations address emergency planning, fire protection standards and waste handling guidance.
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: Environmental monitoring and quality assurance.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.