Accidents and Incidents Analysis
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The registration of gas accidents and incidents is also an important task for us. The records we keep are used to carry out annual trend analyses, the results of which are reported to the Dutch network operators.
Kiwa Technology also arranges the publication of the records for the purpose of sharing knowledge on safety and to provide additional guarantees for the reliability of the Dutch gas network.
Kiwa Technology investigates the technical causes of gas incidents and the underlying (organisational) reasons.
- We possess extensive laboratory facilities as well as the expertise and experience required for carrying out in-depth technical research of components and materials from gas pipelines and installations.
- We use the Tripod-B system for analysing barrier failures, circumstances and the primary and underlying causes transparently and accurately.
- Our hands-on experience enables us to conduct interviews effectively with people from all layers of the organisations concerned. Our recommendations are underpinned by theory and pragmatic by nature.
- The 24-hour call-out service is available day and night for investigating incidents
- If investigation is required, we analyse whether the accident/incident is caused by the actions of the network operator first.
- If necessary, we carry out a follow-up investigation of the technical and/or organisational causes of the incident.
The aim of incident investigation
For network operators, the aim of investigating incidents focuses on learning from accidents, not on finding out who is to blame. Kiwa Technology also carries out incident investigations, damage analyses and second opinion evaluations on request for the competent authorities (e.g. the police), industrial companies and insurance companies.
Target group
- Pipeline management authority
- Pipeline operator
- Gas network operator
- Responsible gas installation contractor
- Gas network administration department
- Asset manager
- Asset specialist
- Risk specialist
- HSE manager
- HSE specialist
Risk Management and Analyses
The added value of Risk Based Asset Management (e.g. according to PAS55 or NTA 8120) can be broken down into a number of internal and external benefits.
Investigation accidents involving gas
Kiwa Technology investigates the cause of all types of accidents involving gas. These investigations are required in order to continue to use gas safely and also in order to assign responsibility for damages to the right parties.
Getting a grip on gas
Actively keeping track of the complete design, installation and management cycle for gas systems owned by housing associations is often difficult by the involvement of many different parties. As a result, housing associations can lose control. Kiwa Technology can help housing associations to regain full control.
Gas systems in residential complexes
Safe use of gas falls under your responsibility as a Housing Association or Owners Association (Vereniging Van Eigenaren or VVE). Analysing possible risks and the scope of those risks is of essential importance for this.
Gas Stations and ATEX
All network operators' gas stations with accessible spaces where hazardous explosive atmospheres may occur are subject to the ATEX regulations. Network operators should therefore ask themselves many questions about safety. Kiwa Technology can advise you.
Gas distribution safety
Gas distribution safety is currently a topic of high social interest. Organisations such as the supervisory bodies, the Dutch Energy Council and the Dutch National Mines Inspectorate explicitly hold network operators accountable for their responsibilities in ensuring safe gas distribution.
Explosion Safety
Every company that transports, stores and uses flammable substances is required by the Dutch Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) to pursue a policy aimed at protecting employees against the dangers of explosion.
Emergency manual and emergency drills
Organizing emergency drills allows network companies to assess and demonstrate that the organisation is ready and capable of handling a breakdown or emergency effectively. An emergency drill should be organised based on the emergency manual, with great attention being paid to preparation, execution and evaluation.
Risk Based Asset Management
Kiwa Technology can offer support to operators of pipelines such as gas distribution companies, water boards and heat energy companies when implementing RBAM.