Introduction

PRESENTATION ON “EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS”.

WHY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. To take prompt corrective actions t o s a ve liv e s and sufferings/injuries. To protect plant machines, equipment ' s & buildings etc. To protect loss of materials. To Protect and minimize property losses. To re s u me n or m al si t uat i o n or operation within minimum possible time..

NEED OF EMERGENCY PLAN After Bhopal gas disaster in 1984, the factories act 1948 was amended in 1987 and new provisions regarding safety and emergency management w e re added. N o w it i s a m and at or y t o an organization to prepare emergency preparedness plan handling hazardous chemicals as per GFR 1963 68J (12). Under the provision of section 41b (4) of factories act 1987, every occupier shall have valid emergency plan for his factory..

SCOPE. Em e rgenc y plan comes in to effect at the declaration of emerge n cy an d ex t ends up to termination of emergency. It is applicable to all em ploye e s and per s o n s availa b l e in the plant/facility..

EMERGENC I ES On site emergency controlling authority is general manager. Off site emergency Controlling Authority is District Collector..

LEVEL OF EMERGENCY. Level- 1 : Emergency created and handled within premise without any other help or service. Level-2 : Emergency created and handled within premise with help of mutual aid partner. Level-3 : Emergency created inside the premise but effect comes and spread nearby area this called off site emergency..

OBJECTIVES OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN This plan is a standing instructions for handling emergency situations. The plan envisages pooling of resources to mitigate emergency. To safe guard human beings, machines, equipments and property. To safeguard other persons not affected by emergency so far. Identify/rescue the casualties and arrange for their treatment. To define channels of communications with key personnel..

Contents of Emergency Plan The emergency plan for industrial facilities should include: Brief Process description Various hazards available Classification of emergencies Emergency scenario envisaged Agencies required for Emergency handling Declaration and notification of emergency E m ergenc y C o nt r ol center and a s s e m bly areas Communication facilities available First-aid center and hospital facilities.

Responsibilities of key personnel/Alternate persons with contact numbers. Monitoring of hazardous chemicals. Fire fighting and rescue arrangements. Assessment of conditions subsequent to release of toxic chemicals, rescue. Termination of emergency and notification of the same. Maintenance of emergency equipments . Surveillance and record keeping. Mutual aid scheme members and communication system among members. Periodicity of conducting drills/exercises..

IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS Process hazards Chemical hazards, Pressure hazards, Temperature hazards, Cryogenic hazard. Natural calamity Flood, Earthquake, Tsunami Electrical Hazard Man made Hazard Missile attack, terrorist attack, sabotage etc..

ACCIDENT SCENARIOS. Massive leakage of toxic chemicals from process piping / equipment. Catastrophic failure of vessel, piping of chemical. Major fire Leakage of a road tanker containing hazardous chemicals likely to affect our site. Severe lightning / storm condition /flooding of plant area due to excessive rain. Severe earth quake and / or any explosion near the plant Air craft or missile impact on / near the Plant..

MEANS FOR DECLARING EMERGENCY. Emergency Siren : It is operated from ECC ( Emergency Control Centre ). Siren code is 2-2-1. Public Address System: Public address system is provided at Emergency Control room and it covers entire plant area and buildings..

SIREN CODE. 2 Minutes – Pulsing tone for Fire & Explosion. 2 Minutes - Continue tone or Gas Exposures. 1 Minute - Continue for all clear & Every Monday at 10:00 testing siren ..

RESOURCES. Communication systems (including Public Address System) Emergency Siren Transport for evacuation of plant personnel Assembly area First Aid facility including ambulance at site Fire Fighting and rescue arrangements Security arrangements Breathing air sets and facilities for bottling of breathing air. Laboratory facilities Explosive meter Fire Alarm System –Heat & Smoke Detectors Fire Pump House.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Site Main Controller Incident Controller / Deputy Incident Controller Liaison and Communication Officer Security Officer EHS Officer Fire-fighting Team / Rescue Team First-aider Team Engineering Team Employee / Contract Employee Visitors.

SITE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER. Administrative In-Charge for overall emergency action plan. Deciding when and where to convene meeting. Based on communication with Incident Controller ask EHS officer to declare emergency. Identifying and assigning specific responsibilities to individual members Site emergency response team. Coordinate with the Site emergency response team and make available the necessary emergency response equipment’s and ensure for Site emergency response team speedy combat. Site emergency response team from un-impacted site may be called upon to support the impacted site, Communicate with external agencies like “Disaster Prevention & Management Centre (Fire Brigade) & local authorities - GPCB, Factory Inspectorate office, Collector Office, and mutual aid network where relevant. Ask security officer to guide the external Emergency Response Team like fire brigade, ambulance for reaching at incident place. Take time to time feedback from incident commander and provide necessary support accordingly. Take head count feedback from assembly point in charge and communicate to incident commander about missing person. Ask HR representative to ensure head count of Site emergency response team member (Internal & External) to and from incident place. When everything is in normal situation take feedback from incident commander & ask safety manager to give all clearance siren..

INCIDENT CONTROLLER / DEPUTY INCIDENT CONTROLLER.

LIASON/COMMUNICATION OFFICER. Immediately contact to SMC at ECC for any special instruction & follow it. Ensure for deputation a person at Assembly points for head counting. Take Headcount from assembly area and communicate regarding missing persons /victim with Site Main Controller. Assist to SMC in communicating with neighboring industries and mutual aid network where relevant. Make necessary arrangement to transfer victim at nearest hospital. Inform to relatives of victim. Prepare Media Statement if required in coordination with corporate communication. Ensure for alternate transport arrangement in case of site evacuation. Arrange for refreshment / food to person engaged in emergency response. Follow the instruction of Site Main Controller for any particular of special services Requirement..

SECURITY OFFICER. After receiving instruction from ECC for emergency declaration, blow the emergency siren and then announce on PA system regarding evacuation. Depute one person on gate & keep main gate open. Depute Security guard to control traffic on the internal roads. Stop visitor’s entry. / Stop the movement of unauthorized persons. Guide tankers / trucks / container driver for safe movement and vehicle parking at safe place. Allow only essential vehicles like fire tender / Ambulance Mutual Aid vehicles to come inside. Report head count of ERT member (Internal & External) to and from incident place to ECC. Guide the external emergency response team / agencies to reach the correct incident location. Follow instructions of SMC..

EHS OFFICER. Immediately contact to ECC for any special instruction & follow it. Depending upon the types of emergency provide appropriate PPEs to ERT members. Assist to ECC in communicating with external emergency response agencies (Disaster Prevention & Management Centre). Ask ETP operator and ensure that all the used fire water (Contaminated Water) is received at ETP for necessary treatment and disposal. Make sure that solid waste generated due to accident / incidence is disposed- off as per the solid waste handling and disposal procedure. After all clear signal, take the charge of the accident / incidence area and cordon the area. Prepare accident investigation report with the support of eyewitness & respective HOD as per procedure. Form a team to assess the incident place and collect information from eyewitness & coordinate with IMC for detailed investigation ..

FIRE-FIGHTING TEAM / RESCUE TEAM. On hearing emergency siren/ receiving information, report to SMC. Take required (additional) PPEs from ECC as per information. Wear required PPE’s and report to the Incident Commander at incident location. After arriving at the incident location, take special instruction from incident commander & follow it. Prepare the strategy for controlling the emergency and act accordingly in leadership of Incident Controller. Search missing person / victim. Ask incident controller for any kind of additional support. ERT member will report to incident controller in case member feel uncomfortable with self / situation. After completion of emergency, report to SMC and give headcount. Ensure all equipment used are returned to their original location ..

FIRST-AIDER TEAM. On hearing emergency siren/ receiving information, report to SMC and give ERT Headcount. Take required (additional) PPEs from ECC as per information from EHS / SEC. Wear required PPE’s and report to the Incident Commander at incident location along with stature/ambulance. After arriving at the incident location, take special instruction from incident controller and follow it. Prepare the strategy for first aid to victim and take victim safely to OHC and inform to doctor about the injury and given first aid. Ask incident commander for any kind of additional support. After completion of Emergency, report to SMC and give headcount..

ENGINEERING TEAM. Immediately contact to ECC for any special instruction & follow it. Depute one person at pump house. Ensure non-interrupted electric supply to hydrant pumps & used water transfer pump. If power fails, ensure that diesel pump should run properly. Ensure that firewater transfer pump is operating & stand by pump also to be maintained. Monitor the fire water level & check incoming water source. In case of water shortage, ask ECC to arrange additional water from outside. For any area specific power cut-off, follow instructions from ECC or IC. Follow the instructions of IC/DIC for any particular or special services..

EMPLOYEE / CONTRACT EMPLOYEE. After hearing emergency siren / receiving information, get alert. Don’t get panic and stop the work safely and report to Assembly Point. Stand in queue under your respective board (department name) at the assembly area. Follow the head count system. Report missing or injured personnel to Assembly point in charge. Don't approach the scene of accident / incidence as a spectator. Follow the instructions of Assembly point in charge for any particular or special services. Wait for the instructions/all clear from Assembly point in charge. After all clear is declared by ECC, move to the area guided by Assembly point in charge..

VISITORS. After hearing emergency siren / receiving information, get alert Don’t get panic and report to Assembly Point. Stand in queue under your respective board at the assembly area. Follow the head count system. Don't approach the scene of accident / incidence as a spectator. Follow the instructions of Assembly point in charge for any particular or special services. Wait for the instructions/all clear from Assembly point in charge. After all clear is declared by ECC, move to the area guided by Assembly point in charge.

Natural or man-made causes, which is beyond the coping capacity of the affected community. Disaster Management involves a continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing measures. Measures are necessary for: Prevention of danger or threat. Mitigation of risk , severity or consequences. Prompt response during emergency. Assessing the severity or magnitude. Evacuation, rescue and treatment. Therefore such situations and risks should be visualized, assessed and planned to tackle successfully within the shortest time. Hence there is a need for consideration of safety aspects right through the design, siting, construction and operation stages. All the aspects anticipated from manmade and natural disasters are to be considered during the design of the plant. Emergency management Plan should be made available for handling any type of emergency..

GENERAL INFORMATION. Seismic Zones Average wind speed Wind direction Rain fall Earth quake Max. and Min. Temp Air port Railway Station School/College Highway etc. Site area maps.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. Maintenance of emergency preparedness, Records, Periodicity of conducting drills/exercises, Public awareness programs and Training of plant personnel and public authorities. The Regulatory Body shall formulate guidelines on counter measures to be taken at various intervention levels, along with derived intervention levels in the case of off-site emergencies. Action plans, based on these guidelines and other requirements in the off-site emergency plans, for nuclear and radiation facilities in general, are described in detail in the Safety Guidelines for preparation of emergency.

MUTUAL AID SCHEME. There is a mutual aid scheme in off Site Industrial Emergency Control room situated in materials building of Reliance Industries of which HWP, Baroda is a member. This is headed by Collector and District Magistrate, Vadodara and is manned round the clock. A wireless base station located in Fire Station of HWP, Baroda connects to Off-site industrial emergency control room (OIECR). Hot line telephone facility from HWP.

EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTER. An emergency control center is established for use during the emergency. Its location is at security office, all necessary communication gadgets including STD telephones, wireless, telephone, and communication lists and formats and other appliances as listed. Direction of emergency activities should be transferred from the plant control room to emergency control center/alternate Emergency Control Center as soon as possible to enable plant operators to perform system and field operations without disturbance..

ASSEMBLY POINT & ESCAPE ROUTES. Multipurpose hall near security gate is declared as assembly point during emergency in the plant. All persons will assemble in the multipurpose hall if they are asked to do so. All person will remain present at their work place, in case of site emergency is in local zone only and not effecting health of plant employees. In case of evacuation is forced from the plant due to emergent situation, an announcement will be made through PA system to all employees to assemble in the assembly hall. All persons (except emergency staff) will assemble section wise in multipurpose hall. The senior most person of each section will make head count and report to Site Emergency Director. The plant persons may be shifted to safe place by available means, if requires. All plant persons will walk through different roads / emergency exits marked in the plant to assemble in multipurpose hall in case of emergency. All persons will follow escape route and will reach multipurpose hall (Assembly point) after hearing announcement made though PA system..

LIST OF EQUIPMENT IN EMERGENCY CONTROL. B.A. Sets. Tourch. Internal & External communication numbers. Mutual aid contact number. Blood group summary. PPEs..

LIST OF EQUIPMENT IN FIRST AID CENTRE. Bed - One No. Treatment Cabin Water Tap & Sink Oxygen Apparatus - 2 Stretchers Bandage of various types Antibiotic Various required medicines..