Research on filed investigation techniques for storage and transportation accidents of hazardous goods in ports

Fast and continuous economic growth has driven the development of port logistics. A place intensively-equipped with facilities for transport and storage of goods, the port often sees a wide spectrum of hazardous goods and a heavy workload, which subject the port to safety threats and accidents with fatal consequences. In the present work, the major contents for post-accident investigations in ports were identified, and the technical workflow was drafted for field investigation of fire and explosion accidents of hazardous goods in ports. Subsequently, an accident field investigation indicator system was proposed, and with the features of the investigation indicators summarized, the key points and technical measures for detection of each indicator were explored. The research result is expected to improve the accuracy and objectivity of accident investigations, and provide a technical basis for investigation and prevention of fire and explosion accidents of hazardous goods in ports.