THIRA for ACME AMAZIUM Refinery

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THIRA for ACME AMAZIUM Refinery

Step 1: Identification of Threats and Hazards of Concern

Technological Hazard/Threat Natural Hazards/Threats Man-made Threat/Hazard

Accidental explosion

Fire outbreak

Spillage of chemicals Flood

Earthquake

Tornado

Strong winds Terrorist Attack

Work place violence

Step 2: Giving the Threats and Hazards Context

Accidental explosion There are high chances that an explosion could occur since the refinery handles explosive and combustible fuels

Fire outbreak Fire outbreaks could emanate from many parts of the factory due to many causes including earthquake, explosions and power faults. Unfortunately, a fire outbreak in a fuel refinery tends to be catastrophic and may end up destroying the whole property (Lin, Wu & Tsai, 2015).

Floods Following the geographical location of the factory, instances of floods could occur when Mississippi River breaks its banks. Moreover, Memphis’ extreme weather conditions could attract heavy downpours at any time

Earthquake Since the New Madrid seismic zone, a seismically active zone, covers Memphis, instances of moderate earthquakes could hit ACME AMAZIUM refinery any time in future (USA.COM, 2020).

Tornado The refinery has high chances of facing a tornado because Memphis is situated in a place where tornado is highly-prevalent

Step 3: Capability Targets and Required Resources

Hazard/threat Capability Targets Required Resources

Earthquake Immediate response within 2 hours and 100% rescue of survivors within 3 hours, and 100 % recovery of deceased persons’ remains within 12 hours Sufficient first aid kits, communication devices

Tornado Immediate response within 1 hour, 100% rescue of survivors within 2 hours and 100% recovery of deceased persons’ mains within 12 hours Sufficient first aid kits, communication devices

Fire outbreak Immediate response and the fire is 100% extinguished within 1 hour Adequate fire extinguishers and equipment, communication devices

Accidental explosion Quick response within 1 hour and reduction of damages by over 50% Adequate fire extinguishers and equipment, communication devices

Floods Speedy response within 1 hour, 100% rescue of survivors within 1 hour and at least 70% recovery of affected property within 24 hours Sufficient first aid kits, communication devices

References

Lin, C. S., Wu, M. G., & Tsai, S. M. (2015). A Case Study on a Fire Disaster in a Textile Factory. In Applied Mechanics and Materials (Vol. 763, pp. 134-139). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.

USA.COM. (2020). Memphis, TN Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes. Retrieved 10 February 2020, from http://www.usa.com/memphis-tn-natural-disasters-extremes.htm