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Removal of Hazardous Gas Cylinders After Explosion

August 6, 2016 by Disaster Restoration Singapore

Background

This case involved a gas cylinder explosion that caused casualties and irrevocable damage to the lab and its surroundings.

Solutions Provided

This recovery was unique and the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and the region. DRS disaster specialists donned bomb suits and were tasked to remove over 40 hazardous gas cylinders from the lab. We were also responsible for evidence collection that would assist the authorities in their investigations. Innovative solutions were derived to successfully clear all the cylinders without any incident. We decontaminated the entire lab once the cylinders were removed.

Impact

The site was handed over to the authorities to continue with their investigations ahead of schedule. Toxicity tests in the lab were conducted for the Singapore Government to clear the area as safe for occupation. Any contaminated air was scrubbed accordingly as well to ensure there was minimal environmental impact as a result of this incident.

Blast Proof Installation
Enhanced blast proof installation
Site inspection with Ministry of Manpower representative
Holding area - preparation for debris and evidence collection
Evidence Collection
Tagging of removed items from lab
Drying of items in temporary chamber
Areal shot of section of laboratory
Identification of gas cylinder using serial number
Stop work issued when human remains were identified
Clearing of water in holding area after rain
Lifting of gas cylinder from lab using crane
Preparation for on-site purging of gas cylinder
Wash down of intact gas cylinders in laboratory
Wash down of intact gas cylinders in laboratory
Decontamination of laboratory after hazardous cylinder removal
Clearing of drainage around the site

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