Report on the chlorine spill at the Osborne Works of I.C.I. Australia Operations Pty Ltd on the 29th October 1986.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1986Description: 29p., 7 refs, 3 figsReport number: State GovernmentSubject: On the 29th October 1986, ICI Australia Operations Pty Ltd (ICIA) commenced start up procedures in its chlorine plant following a maintenance shutdown. An estimated escape of 1.2 tonnes of chlorine occurred. The spill was contained by ICIA and MFS personnel, and declared safe by the South Australian Health Commission. Local residents expressed their concern to the Minister for Environment and Planning. There had been a number of reported escapes of chlorine from this plant. Emergency procedures had been agreed between ICIA and the Emergency Services. A hazard review of the plant had been completed by ICIA prior to this escape and an upgrading programme initiated with the Dept of Environment and Planning support. The report provides a total of 23 recommendations for action to prevent further occurrences
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On the 29th October 1986, ICI Australia Operations Pty Ltd (ICIA) commenced start up procedures in its chlorine plant following a maintenance shutdown. An estimated escape of 1.2 tonnes of chlorine occurred. The spill was contained by ICIA and MFS personnel, and declared safe by the South Australian Health Commission. Local residents expressed their concern to the Minister for Environment and Planning. There had been a number of reported escapes of chlorine from this plant. Emergency procedures had been agreed between ICIA and the Emergency Services. A hazard review of the plant had been completed by ICIA prior to this escape and an upgrading programme initiated with the Dept of Environment and Planning support. The report provides a total of 23 recommendations for action to prevent further occurrences
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