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Division 1.6 Emissions from accidents and incidents

United Kingdom

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BAT 21. In order to prevent or limit the environmental consequences of accidents and incidents, BAT is to use all of the techniques given below, as part of the accident management plan (see BAT 1).

TechniqueDescription
a.Protection measures

These include measures such as:

  • protection of the plant against malevolent acts;

  • fire and explosion protection system, containing equipment for prevention, detection, and extinction;

  • accessibility and operability of relevant control equipment in emergency situations.

b.Management of incidental/accidental emissionsProcedures are established and technical provisions are in place to manage (in terms of possible containment) emissions from accidents and incidents such as emissions from spillages, firefighting water, or safety valves.
c.Incident/accident registration and assessment system

This includes techniques such as:

  • a log/diary to record all accidents, incidents, changes to procedures and the findings of inspections;

  • procedures to identify, respond to and learn from such incidents and accidents.