Article: Major hazard industries disaster preparedness: an empirical study of liquefied petroleum gas storage facilities Journal: International Journal of Critical Infrastructures (IJCIS) 2023 Vol.19 No.1 pp.17 - 39 Abstract: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities storing more than 50 tonnes of LPG are classified as major hazard installations (MHIs). This industry involves highly flammable hydrocarbon chemicals that can cause destruction of property and endanger human lives. This study aims to investigate the level of disaster preparedness among 23 LPG storage facilities in Malaysia. The preparedness performance of the facilities was assessed through a five-point instrument measure in six preparedness domains. For overall preparedness, 60% of LPG facilities were rated poor or weak, and remaining 40% were rated as good or satisfactory. This indicates a serious gap in the overall current capacity of the majority of facilities to respond to major hazard disasters. Across all facilities, 'risk assessment' was the best performance domain, while the worst was 'emergency exercise'. The findings provide an overview of the level of preparedness that can guide areas of improvement among LPG facilities in Malaysia. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

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Title: Major hazard industries disaster preparedness: an empirical study of liquefied petroleum gas storage facilities

Authors: Rasyimawati Mat Rashid; Radin Zaid Radin Umar; Nadiah Ahmad

Addresses: Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia; Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Level 5, Block D4, Complex D, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 62530 Putrajaya, Malaysia ' Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Centre of Smart System and Innovative Design, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia ' Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Centre of Smart System and Innovative Design, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

Abstract: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities storing more than 50 tonnes of LPG are classified as major hazard installations (MHIs). This industry involves highly flammable hydrocarbon chemicals that can cause destruction of property and endanger human lives. This study aims to investigate the level of disaster preparedness among 23 LPG storage facilities in Malaysia. The preparedness performance of the facilities was assessed through a five-point instrument measure in six preparedness domains. For overall preparedness, 60% of LPG facilities were rated poor or weak, and remaining 40% were rated as good or satisfactory. This indicates a serious gap in the overall current capacity of the majority of facilities to respond to major hazard disasters. Across all facilities, 'risk assessment' was the best performance domain, while the worst was 'emergency exercise'. The findings provide an overview of the level of preparedness that can guide areas of improvement among LPG facilities in Malaysia.

Keywords: liquefied petroleum gas; LPG storage; LPG stockist; emergency preparedness; major hazard installation; MHI; control industrial major accident hazards; CIMAH; emergency response plan; ERP; preparedness domain; industrial disaster; Malaysia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCIS.2023.129069

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2023 Vol.19 No.1, pp.17 - 39

Received: 17 Nov 2020
Accepted: 12 Feb 2021
Published online: 17 Feb 2023 *

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