Risk-Based Classification of Industrial Waste Stora - ge Facilities

Abstract

This paper presents the risk-based classification systems for industrial waste storage facilities that are the most commonly applied worldwide. In line with this dual perception of waste storage facilities, either as reservoirs that impound solid-liquid or just liquid material, the application of the systems considered here, depends on the actual purpose of these structures. Therefore, it is neces - sary to bear in mind the multiple differences between these two types of facilities and the results obtained should be taken with certain reserve. The aforementioned systems have been applied in the case of several waste storage facilities in Serbia and the re - sults obtained were analysed for comparison. Even though the classification systems are generally based on subjective assessments and views, it may be noted that they can provide a solid foundation in the risk assessment process as a form of preliminary risk assessment. Certainly, we should not ignore the fact that in a realistic risk assessment it is still necessary to pay more attention to all the risk aspects associated with the management of waste facilities, while the actual risk evaluation must rely on scientifically based analyses.