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R.M. Darbra
Researcher at Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Publications - 39
Citations - 1803
R.M. Darbra is an academic researcher from Polytechnic University of Catalonia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Port (computer networking) & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 37 publications receiving 1496 citations. Previous affiliations of R.M. Darbra include University of Wollongong & ETSEIB.
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Domino effect in chemical accidents: Main features and accident sequences
TL;DR: The main features of domino accidents in process/storage plants and in the transportation of hazardous materials were studied through an analysis of 225 accidents involving this effect, showing that the most frequent causes are external events and mechanical failure.
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A survey of accidents occurring during the transport of hazardous substances by road and rail.
TL;DR: The results obtained show an increase in the frequency of accidents over time, and the training of professional people involved in transportation seems to be of major importance.
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The Self Diagnosis Method. A new methodology to assess environmental management in sea ports.
TL;DR: The Self Diagnosis Method, developed by two research teams and about sixty sea ports, allows the comparison of the current environmental situation with that corresponding to previous years and the assessment of the opportunities for improvement.
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Identification and selection of Environmental Performance Indicators for sustainable port development.
TL;DR: This study has drawn on major research projects to blend academic research with input from marine professionals in order to identify, select, evaluate and validate EPIs that are acceptable and feasible to the sector, and practicable in their application and implementation.
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A procedure for identifying significant environmental aspects in sea ports
TL;DR: The main objective of the Strategic Overview of Significant Environmental Aspects (SOSEA) is to help port managers to identify significant environmental aspects and to reinforce the awareness about them in order to prioritise work in environmental management.