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KMID : 1156220180440020124
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2018 Volume.44 No. 2 p.124 ~ p.132
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Suggestions for Increasing Utilization of KORA for Supporting the Off-site Risk Assessment System
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Kim Jung-Kon
Ryu Ji-Sung
Rye Tae-Kwon
Kwak Sol-Lim
Choi Woo-Soo
Jung Jin-Hee
Lee Ji-Eun
Lim Dong-Yeon
Yoon Jun-Heon
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Abstract
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Objectives: All enterprises intending to install and operate hazardous chemical handling facilities should prepare an off-site risk assessment (ORA) report that evaluates the impact of potential chemical accidents on the surrounding environment and population. This study was conducted to introduce the process of development and the functioning of the Korea Off-site Risk Assessment support tool (KORA) developed by the National Institute of Chemical Safety and to suggest manners to increase its utilization. Additionally, this article provided an overview of KORA.
Methods: In order to identify problems with and refinements for KORA, the required items for each phase of KORA were derived by analyzing the Chemical Control Act and related administrative regulations.
Results: The functions of KORA made receptor-considered assessment of chemical accidents possible, but several limitations were found in particular phases, such as the analysis of impact range, consideration of sensitive receptors, and assessment of environmental receptors.
Conclusion: In this study, we suggested manners to increase the utilization of KORA. It is anticipated that the further research suggested in the study could contribute to the stabilization of the KORA system.
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KEYWORD
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Off-site risk assessment system, Chemical Control Act, chemical accidents, Korea off-site risk assessment supporting tool
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