Standardization of location, design and specification of temporary modular buildings on petrochemical and process sites

摘要

Following the tragic events at BP Texas City in 2005, when fifteen people were killed in or near office trailer modules located close to the petrochemical process unit during a plant start-up, the use of temporary accommodation requires renewed focus to address the lessons learned and to prevent workers on such sites being exposed to unacceptable levels of risk. The more recent events at Buncefield, although not fatal, were a reminder of the extent and impact that vapour cloud explosions can have even on conventional buildings. The purpose of this paper is to set out a possible strategy for the UK whereby a common approach is adopted for the use of blast enhanced temporary modular buildings on petrochemical sites in the UK. Their use for turnaround and maintenance events could improve safety of occupants and provide greater flexibility for operators running such sites.