Proceedings of the 15th IMPEL seminar “Lessons Learnt from Industrial Accidents” (2023)
Since its creation in 1999, the seminar on “Lessons Learnt from Industrial Accidents” is organized every two years by the BARPI. This event is devoted to inspectors of the environment. It is organized with the support of the European Union…
Fire in a plant specialising in processing recycled elastomer waste
At around 8 a.m., a fire broke out in a 2,500 m² building housing the rubber vulcanisation line in a plant specialising in processing recycled elastomer waste. Just after starting his shift, an employee noticed an orange glow from the vulcanisation line.[...]
Newsletter Nr 18 – Second semester 2022
Content of newsletter Nr 18 (Second semester 2022) : Flash ARIA - Pressure on electricity supplies: a reminder to prepare for possible load shedding and loss of electric utilities Flash ARIA - Feedback key to addressing recurring events Synthesis -[...]
Accidents in the methanisation sector
At the crossroads of waste treatment and energy production, methanisation is a process that can be found in agricultural installations as well as in wastewater treatment plants, in agri-food industries or in units treating bio-waste. Accidents and incidents in this[...]
Oils and fats: handle with care!
Accidents involving oils, whether of animal, plant or mineral origin, are not limited to places where they are produced or processed. Oils are to be found everywhere in industrial facilities, and also in our daily lives. They have many and[...]
Update on Electric Utility Losses: Pressure on electricity supplies
The coming winter will be a time when the French electricity system is in transition and energy supply under pressure. Power outages are inevitable on very cold days if power consumption is not reduced. Power outages must be anticipated by…
