The hazards of static electricity

Oct 1, 1998

Static electricity incidents have occurred in recent years which have highlighted concerns about explosion or fire while transferring vehicle fuels. These may indicate that changes taking place threaten the existing precautions for controlling these hazards. It is a...

Pilot study to investigate airborne benzene levels in service station kiosks

Jun 21, 1998

Report no. 98/53: This report describes the results of a small pilot study which was carried out in two service stations in the UK. The purpose of the study was to compare the concentrations of benzene in the forecourt air with that in the kiosk at each of the service...

Мethods of prevention, detection and control of spillages in European oil pipelines

May 21, 1998

Report no. 1/98: This report gives information on the measures which are used to ensure safe operation of industry pipelines in Western Europe related to the causes of spillages. The result of the application of these measures has been a very low level of spillage...

European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

Apr 15, 1998

Report no. 4/98: Statistical Summary of Reported Incidents – 1997 and overview 1993 to 1997.

Automotive particulate matter

Apr 1, 1998

Particulate matter (PM) in the air continues to be the focus of increased attention due to the concern of potential health effects. Accordingly, under the EU Air Quality Framework Directive an air quality standard has been defined with respect to PM10 (particulate...