ARIA : Feedback on technological accidents

When the ageing of facilities is discussed, we often think of the PMII (i.e., French facility modernisation plan for classified facilities for environmental protection). The purpose of implementing this plan is to manage the integrity of production facilities in order to protect against technological and environmental risks associated with certain equipment and systems. This flash takes a look at how ageing is taken into account, particularly based on three examples from the ARIA database: one affecting PMII equipment and two equipment not required to comply with this regulation. In addition to the regulatory scope set by the PMII regulation, analysis[...]

Given they are omnipresent in our connected societies and boosted by the boom in new mobilities and power storage, demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells and batteries  is constantly increasing. In this study, BARPI has analysed all events involving Li-ion batteries since the 2000s in non-waste business sectors and excluding use by non-business customers (telephones and laptops, electromobility, etc.). The study thus provides details of accidents occurring during the life cycle of these batteries: research, design, use and storage on site before sending to waste facilities. In 2018, a specific focus on the risks associated with the treatment or recycling of[...]

In the event of a fire, the very first measures implemented by the operator are essential and can reduce the loss, allowing to control the disaster more quickly. This flash aims to draw the main lessons learned from the feedback…

The waste sector is the predominant industry in the accidentology related to classified facilities. This sector shows an increase of the number of events. This synthesis offers a comprehensive and macroscopic approach of the accidentology of the waste sector over…

Subcontracting is a widespread feature of the industrial landscape: 74% of operators make use of such services. Since less than 10% of accidents involve a subcontractor it would appear that this practice does not represent a high level of risk. And yet the consequences can be severe. Through a series of examples, this dossier, co-written by BARPI and IRSN (Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety), depicts the nature of accidents linked with subcontracted activities. By analysing these incidents, we were able to draw up a list of recommendations and good practices, starting with the thorough preparation of the work[...]