{"id":83,"date":"2026-03-17T04:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modconsulting.ca\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-04-09T04:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:46:00","slug":"miacc-qra-land","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/modconsulting.ca\/index.php\/miacc-qra-land\/","title":{"rendered":"MIACC QRA Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Course Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one\u2011day course provides a practical introduction to risk\u2011based land use planning (RBLUP) and the<br>application of Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and MIACC guidelines in evaluating and managing<br>industrial risks. Participants learn how to interpret risk information, assess land\u2011use compatibility, and<br>integrate risk\u2011based criteria into planning and development decisions. The course is designed for<br>land\u2011use planners, fire department personnel, municipal planning staff, and professionals involved in<br>industrial development review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Learning Objectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the purpose and principles of risk\u2011based land use planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpret MIACC guidelines and apply them to land\u2011use compatibility decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the structure, inputs, and outputs of a QRA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify industrial hazards and evaluate their potential off\u2011site impacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply risk\u2011based criteria in planning, zoning, and development review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate risk information to decision\u2011makers and the public.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hourly Course Delivery Schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">08:30 \u2013 09:00<br>Registration and Introductions<br>Course overview, participant backgrounds, expectations.<br>09:00 \u2013 10:00<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 1: Foundations of Risk\u2011Based Land Use Planning<br>Concepts, history, regulatory context.<br>10:00 \u2013 11:00<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 2: MIACC Guidelines and Application<br>Risk thresholds, risk contours, compatibility matrices.<br>11:00 \u2013 11:15<br>Break<br>11:15 \u2013 12:15<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 3: Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)<br>Methodology, inputs, outputs, interpretation.<br>12:15 \u2013 13:00<br>Lunch<br>13:00 \u2013 14:00<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 4: Industrial Hazards and Environmental Risk Assessment<br>Hazard types, consequence modeling, environmental pathways.<br>14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 5: Applying Risk\u2011Based Criteria in Planning<br>Development review, zoning, permitting.<br>15:00 \u2013 15:15<br>Break<br>15:15 \u2013 16:15<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Exercises<br>Real\u2011world examples, group analysis.<br>16:15 \u2013 16:30<br>Wrap\u2011Up and Q&amp;A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructor Script and Course Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 1 \u2013 Foundations of Risk\u2011Based Land Use Planning (09:00\u201310:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduction to Risk\u2011Based Land Use Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk\u2011based land use planning integrates hazard identification, consequence analysis, and risk tolerance<br>criteria into decisions about where development should occur and under what conditions. It provides a<br>structured approach for managing risks from industrial facilities, pipelines, and hazardous operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose and Context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve public safety by reducing exposure to industrial hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support transparent and defensible planning decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align land\u2011use decisions with industrial risk profiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a consistent framework for municipalities and fire departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Risk Concepts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual risk and societal risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency, consequence, and vulnerability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differences between prescriptive and risk\u2011based approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulatory Framework<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MIACC guidelines as national reference material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provincial and municipal responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with municipal development plans, area structure plans, and permitting processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 2 \u2013 MIACC Guidelines and Application (10:00\u201311:00)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overview of MIACC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada (MIACC) developed national guidance for managing<br>risks associated with major industrial hazards. Although MIACC is no longer active, its guidelines remain<br>widely used by municipalities and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MIACC Risk Thresholds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual risk contours: 10\u207b\u2074, 10\u207b\u2075, 10\u207b\u2076 per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Societal risk criteria using F\u2011N curves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thresholds for sensitive land uses such as schools, hospitals, and residential areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Land\u2011Use Compatibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpreting risk contour maps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining appropriate setback distances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying compatibility matrices to proposed developments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying when mitigation or additional analysis is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integration into Planning Processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviewing development applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating with fire departments and industrial operators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documenting decisions and maintaining transparency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 3 \u2013 Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) (11:15\u201312:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose of QRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A QRA quantifies the likelihood and consequences of hazardous events to estimate risk to people,<br>property, and the environment. It provides a technical basis for land\u2011use decisions.<br>Components of a QRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hazard identification (HAZID).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency analysis using historical data and failure rate databases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consequence modeling for fire, explosion, and toxic release scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk calculation and generation of risk contours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing QRA Outputs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding assumptions and limitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating model inputs and boundary conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying uncertainties and sensitivity factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing mitigation options and their impact on risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 4 \u2013 Industrial Hazards and Environmental Risk Assessment (13:00\u201314:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial Hazard Types<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flammable and explosive materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toxic chemicals and gases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High\u2011pressure systems and pipelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage tanks and transfer operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental Risk Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathways: air, soil, groundwater, surface water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acute vs. chronic environmental impacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with land\u2011use planning and permitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consequence Modeling Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thermal radiation modeling for fires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overpressure modeling for explosions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispersion modeling for toxic releases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding model outputs and limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 5 \u2013 Applying Risk\u2011Based Criteria in Planning (14:00\u201315:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Development Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluating proposed developments near industrial facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing QRA reports submitted by proponents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or missing information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining when additional analysis is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoning and Policy Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hazard overlay zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification areas and disclosure requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditional uses and development conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long\u2011range planning considerations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Municipal and Fire Department Roles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fire department technical review and hazard assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning department decision\u2011making and documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with industrial operators and regulators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Module 6 \u2013 Case Studies and Practical Exercises (15:15\u201316:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Case Study Examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residential development near a chemical facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipeline corridor planning and setback evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial expansion and compatibility assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group Exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants review a simplified QRA package and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpret risk contours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify key hazards and assumptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend land\u2011use compatibility decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss potential mitigation measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lessons Learned<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Importance of clear documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common pitfalls in interpreting QRA results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating risk to decision\u2011makers and the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MIACC: Risk\u2011Based Land Use Planning Guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative Risk Assessment methodologies and industry standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental risk assessment 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