Document Type : Original quantitative and Qualitative Research Article
Authors
1 Environmental expert of Gol Gohar Iron and Steel Development Company, Sirjan, Iran
2 Environmental expert of Gol Gohar Iron and Steel Development Company, Sirjan, Iran (M.s environment)
3 Health, safety and environment manager of Gol Gohar Iron and Steel Development Company, Sirjan, Iran (M.s Chemical Engineering)
4 Head of technical and process safety of Gol Gohar Iron and Steel Development Company, Sirjan, Iran (M.s Health Safety and Environment)
Abstract
Background and Objective: The steel industry is highly crucial in Iran due to the availability of mineral resources, manpower capacity, economic platforms, and the effectiveness of steel manufacturing in Iran's economic growth. Therefore, some strategies must be taken to reduce environmental hazards and direct the steel industry toward sustainable development. This study aims to evaluate and manage the environmental risk of a direct recovery plant based on the EFMEA method in Golgohar Iron and Steel Development Company.
Materials and Methods: All environmental aspects and hazards were identified through field visits and analyzed using the EFMEA method. RPN was measured by probability coefficient, intensity, and recovery or extent of pollution. Ultimately, secondary RPN was measured after defining and applying the control measures.
Results: This study identified 468 aspects of environmental risks among which, 258 risks were at a minor level, 187 risks were low-level, 17 risks were medium-level, and six risks were high-level.
Conclusion: the results confirmed that the most substantial risks occurred in the production unit, with the highest risk number related to chimney exhaust gases in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. After secondary assessment and corrective measures were done, it was found that proper methods adopted for environmental risk management, accurate planning, and presentation of preventive and corrective strategies can significantly reduce the environmental consequences and environmental hazards caused by industries.
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