“Park in the direction of departure, in the event of an incident this avoids unnecessary maneuvers.” Even around the site, we do not skimp on security measures. At the entrance to this Butagaz center, which extends over five hectares on the Marana lido, a sign sets the scene: “Danger, helmet required.”
The center of this historic gas supplier, established in Lucciana since 1967, is one of the 705 “Seveso high threshold” sites in France – five of which are in Corsica. This classification concerns establishments that manufacture, store or use dangerous substances in large quantities.
“Risk analysis is constant”
In the filling hall where around 1,500 tonnes of bottles leave each year, the 9 employees on the site are subject to a precise protocol: helmets, gloves, safety shoes, glasses and anti-static clothing, designed for environments at risk of explosion.
“The materials we handle here, butane and propane, are extremely explosivesays Ludovic Bochot, the site manager. The processes are therefore very strict and continuously improved to preserve the safety of employees, because zero risk does not…
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