Buncefield Investigation Board publishes second report

The Buncefield Investigation Board has published a further report from Taf Powell, the Investigation Manager, on progress with the investigation into the explosions and fire at the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot on 11 December 2005. This complements the first progress report published on 21st February. The second report focuses mainly on the environmental impact of the incident.

The report makes clear that there were significant failures of the bunds that were intended to hold the liquids escaping from the damaged storage tanks and the firefighting waters. The reasons for the failures are still being investigated and in due course work may be needed to review the resilience of bunds, including their design and construction. Meanwhile storage site operators should take note of the bund failures at Buncefield. They should consider the adequacy of existing bunds on their sites as part of their ongoing safety and environment reviews.

The report also emphasises the continuing impact of the incident on the local community and businesses.

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•Date: 25th April 2006• Region: UK• Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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