❓ Question regarding dust management conditions at the Bunbury Port grain export facility and the Port Authority's assessment of current systems and explosion risks. The answer indicates the grain operator is primarily responsible, but the Port Authority retains oversight and has conducted risk assessments.
AnsweredQoN 1573Legislative Council
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(1) What conditions for dust management did Bunbury Port Authority (BPA) put in place prior to the new grain export facility operating from the port? (2) Is the BPA satisfied that the current dust management systems are sufficient to deal with grain operations at the port? (3) If no to (2), what is the BPA doing to address this matter? (4) If yes to (2), what systems are in place to negate the risk of dust explosions?
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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
(1) The management of the grain storage and export facility, including environmental practices, is primarily the responsibility of the grain operator . The Bunbury Port Authority retains the right to suspend the port user's operations should they in the authority's opinion be causing unreasonable environmental or community impact concerns.
(2) Yes.
(3) Not applicable
(4) The grain facility was subjected to both an internal risk assessment by the Bunbury Port Authority and an external independent risk analysis study as per AS/NZ ISO 31000.2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines. The risk of dust explosions is negated by proper engineering design of the facility to ensure containment and the installation of dust and ignition proof electrical wiring and equipment.
(2) Yes.
(3) Not applicable
(4) The grain facility was subjected to both an internal risk assessment by the Bunbury Port Authority and an external independent risk analysis study as per AS/NZ ISO 31000.2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines. The risk of dust explosions is negated by proper engineering design of the facility to ensure containment and the installation of dust and ignition proof electrical wiring and equipment.
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