Spill site investigation in environmental forensic investigations

摘要: The first step in all forensic investigations surrounding surface oil spills is to characterize the spill site and affected area determine nature scale of problem identify acute safety issues. There a fundamental difference between behavior spilled on land water that determines speed at which moves or spreads resulting size area. This has significant influence character investigation. An early challenge for investigation competing demand need emergency response. chapter provides objectives characterization reconnaissance surveys. Key themes safe entry following an release include security management, risk assessment characterization, chemical toxicity material(s), work environment safety, personal protective equipment. Determination geographic boundaries zones are important establish (hot, warm, cold) operational concerns, priorities initial cleanup, provide spatial reference decision making relative monitoring, remediation. collection adequate data integral characterizing extent its potential impacts. A systematic well-designed study approach key successful investigations.