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Suggestions for Increasing Utilization of KORA for Supporting the Off-site Risk Assessment System

화학사고 장외영향평가 지원 프로그램(KORA)의 활용도 증대를 위한 제언

  • 김정곤 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 류지성 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 류태권 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 곽솔림 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 임형준 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 최우수 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 정진희 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 이지은 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과) ;
  • 임동연 ((주)세이프티아) ;
  • 윤준헌 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사과)
  • Received : 2018.02.14
  • Accepted : 2018.03.30
  • Published : 2018.04.28
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Abstract

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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