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Title: Syncrude`s fire hazard index priorities risks

Journal Article · · Air Pollution Consultant
OSTI ID:512924
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  1. Syncrude Canada, Ltd., Fort McMurray, Alberta (Canada)

To quantify fire hazard risks within large production facilities and help establish priorities for additional fire controls, Syncrude Canada Ltd. created a fire hazard index, to identify high-priority risks. The fire hazard index scoring system assigns a number score to each facility or work area. The numerical score represents the composite fire risk associated with the area of concern. The resulting scores are used as a comparative tool to determine which fire risks receive top priority for additional controls and fire inspections/surveys. Unlike other fire hazard indices, the Syncrude index can be used for all facilities regardless of whether they handle flammable material. As a result, the potential fire hazard associated with vehicles, shops, offices, computer rooms, and mechanical equipment can be assessed. 1 ref., 2 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
512924
Journal Information:
Air Pollution Consultant, Vol. 7, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: May-Jun 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English