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REPORT NO.

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ON SITE EMERGENCY PLAN


PREPARED FOR

P.O. DULIAJAN
DIST DIBRUGARH
ASSAM 786 602
INDIA

CONDUCTED & PREPARED BY

GREEN CIRCLE CONSULTANTS (I) PVT LTD.

Environmental, Health, Hygiene, Safety, Risk, & Quality


Consulting Engineers & Trainers

(An ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Company)

REGD. OFFICE: 204, Chanakya, 2nd Floor, Opp. Vimalnath Complex, High Tension Road
Crossing, Vadodara-390023 (Gujarat), India

ALSO AT
NEW DELHI MUMBAI PUNE BANGALORE HYDERABAD
OVERSEAS: AUSTRALIA OMAN AFRICA
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QUALITY CONTROL SHEET

Prepared Reviewed Approved


Rev. Date Reason History
By By By

Draft On Site Emergency Plan of


00 20/09/10 PT DD YD
AGCL

PT: Ms. Payal Trivedi


DD: Ms. Dipali Desai
YD: Yogendra Dave

Prepared by Ms. Payal Trivedi, Executive-EHHS

Signature

Reviewed by Ms. Dipali Desai, Dy. Manager - RMS

Signature

Approved by Yogendra Dave, HOD &Corporate CEO

Signature

Released by Nachiket Joshi, Group Manager-A & F

Signature

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

WE EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS TO MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEES

OF ASSAM GAS COMPANY LIMITED, P.O. DULIAJAN, DIST

DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 786 602, INDIA FOR THEIR CO-OPERATION

& UNSTINTED HELP WITHOUT WHICH THE ‘ON SITE EMERGENCY

PLAN’ COULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. THE COURTESY EXTENDED

TO OUR TEAM IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

For: GREEN CIRCLE CONSULTANTS (I) PVT.LTD.

AUTHORISED SIGNATORY

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ABBREVIATIONS

AGCL Assam Gas Company Limited

OEP On Site Emergency Plan

PNGRB Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board

BVFCL Brahamaputra Valley Fertilization Camical Ltd.

APL Assam Petro Chemical Ltd.

D.G. Diesel Generator

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

ECC Emergency Control Centre

CIC Chief Incident Controller

SIC Site Incident Controller

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INDEX

Page
Sr. No. Content
No.

1. Introduction to On Site Emergency Plan 3

2. Over view of the unit 9

3. Unit Hazard & control 14

4. Environment Impact Assessment 18

5. Accident History 21
6. Organization Plan 23
7. Emergency Procedure 45
8. Annexure Section 58

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CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION OF ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

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ON SITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE & MANAGEMENT

1.1 General

It is impossible to forecast the time and nature of emergency, which might


strike the unit. In spite of the fact that every industry is expected to take steps
to assess, minimize and wherever feasible eliminate risks, accidents may
occur, as risk can only be minimized, it can never be totally eliminated.

Industrial units are vulnerable to various kinds of natural and man-made


emergencies. Examples of Natural disasters are flood, Cyclone, earthquake,
lightening etc. and man made disasters like major fire, explosion, sudden
heavy leakage of toxic / flammable gases, civil work plant failure, human
errors, vehicle crash, sabotage etc.

The emergency is an undesirable occurrence of events of such magnitude


and nature that adversely affect production, cause loss of human lives and
property as well as damage to the environment.

Controlling the emergency will require prompt action by the operating staff,
the staff of various agencies, emergency teams and outsiders when called
for Minimizing the effect on people may be achieved by prompt
communication, rescue, evacuation etc., if the situation so warrants.

However, an effective emergency plan helps to minimize the losses in terms


of human lives, plant assets and environmental damage and to resume the
working condition as soon as possible. In all these steps SPEED IS THE ESSENCE.

As a part of emergency preparedness, keeping in the view the potential


hazards prevailing in the factory and effect of such hazards, the On-Site
Emergency Action Plan has been prepared.

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1.2 Statutory Requirement for Preparation of On-site Emergency Plan

The unit, which is covered under chemical hazardous factory, has to prepare
the On-Site Emergency Plan with indicating what preventive measures have
been taken against hazards and how to fight emergency. This plan has to be
submitted to the specified authorities. It is also provided that the periodical
rehearsals / exercises are also required to be conducted.

The provisions for preparing the on-site emergency plan are explained on
next page:

1.2.1 The Factories Act, 1948 (1987)

Section 7 A (2) & 41 (B) of The Factories Act 1948 (1987) providing that the
every occupier, who has control of an industrial activity pertaining to
hazardous chemical shall furnish the On-Site Emergency Plan detailing
how major accidents shall be dealt along with explaining specific
responsibilities and actions by various persons.

1.2.2 The Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 (2001)

Rule 13 (1) under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous


Chemicals Rule 1989 (Amended 2000), rules framed under The
Environment (Protection) Act -1986 (2001), indicates that the occupier
shall prepare and keep up-to-date as On-Site Emergency Plan containing
details specified in schedule II and detailing responsibilities and actions by
different person and agencies.

1.2.3Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response)


Rule 1996 (2000)

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Under this rules, framed under The Environment (Protection) Act 1986, the
state government has constituted local crisis group & District Crisis Group
to deal with major chemical accidents and to provide expert guidance
for handling chemical accidents. Further provision is made that the Major
Accident Hazard units have to prepare the on-site emergency plan &
submit the plan to the crisis groups. The local emergency plan will dovetail
with the District off-site emergency plan.

1.2.4 PNGRB Norms

Under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Codes of


Practices for Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan
(ERDMP) Regulations, 2010.

1.2.5 Off-Site Emergency Plan

The emergency planning for on-site and off-site are different but they
should be dovetailed with each other. On-site emergency planning is the
responsibility of the site management, while offsite planning is for the
whole district having responsibility casts to district authorities like District
Magistrate & Collector, Factory Inspector, Police Department, Fire
Brigade, Health & Medical Services, Pollution Control Board, Explosive
Department etc.

1.3 Scope of the Plan

The emergency procedure as outlined herein is designed with the primary


aim of protecting, to the greatest extent possible, all employees, persons, in
the vicinity and company property against fire, explosion, spills, or other
major accident of disastrous proportion, which might arise as a result of our

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own operations, processes, storage, adjacent operations, or any other


circumstances.

This plan is prepared basically to cope with any emergency, which could
occur during storage or process, at any time of the day or night or
weekends.

The success of this plan in accomplishing its purpose depends largely upon
each individual carrying out his designated duties effectively and promptly.
This plan is in three sections. The first section provides basic requirements,
which explains essential elements of the plan.

The second section is Annexure Section, which is designed to give specific


information needed during emergency.

The third section is Appendix Sections, which gives additional useful


information and details for preparation & handling of emergency.

An emergency cannot be always prevented, but it can be controlled within


limits and its effects can be minimized by using the best available resources,
at the time.

The emergency planning is a management function and it should not be


considered in isolation. The Management should evaluate the activities,
operations and processes carried out within the works before starting to
plan an emergency operation. A check must be kept to ensure that all
necessary steps are taken which are included in emergency planning.

Considering the number of employees, material and process, availability of


resources, location of site, size and complexity of the works, we have

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prepared this plan. This plan may be updated in case any new material is
added, revision of process or change of method etc.

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CHAPTER – 2

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIT

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2.1) INTRODUCTION
Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL) is one of the pioneers in India for
carrying out gas transportation business to different industries. From 1965
onwards Company has been in the business of collection, processing and
distribution of natural gas to industries through integrated gas transportation
system.

AGCL is transporting natural gas at present to industrial, commercial and


domestic consumers for use as energy source and raw materials. They are: 1)
Natural gas for generation of Power, 2) Natural gas for production of Fertilizer
and Petrochemicals, 3) Natural gas as energy source.

The Head Office is established at Duliajan, Dist: Dibrugarh, Assam – India.

2.2) LAYOUT OF FACTORY:

The Company is one of the pioneers in India for carrying out gas transportation
business to different industries. From 1965 onwards Company has been in the
business of collection, processing and distribution of natural gas to industries
through integrated gas transportation system. Company has started supplying
piped natural gas to commercial and domestic consumers in various towns of
upper Assam since 1985.
It has its present headquarters in the oil town of Duliajan in the district of
Dibrugarh, Assam, India.

The AGCL has its business over the following areas.

1. Power Sector:
Namrup Thermal Power Station, Namrup (APGCL)

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Lakwa Thermal Power Station, Lakwa (APGCL)


NEEPCO, Kathalguri
EIPL Power station, Adamtila, Karimganj District
EIPL Power station, Baskandi, Cachar

2. Fertilizer and Petrochemicals:


Brahamaputra Valley Fertilization Camical Ltd. (BVFCL, Namrup)
Assam Petro Chemical Ltd. (APL, Namrup)

3. Tea Industry
More than 300 Tea Factories in upper Assam

4. Town Gas Supply for commercial and domestic consumers


Town Gas Supply in Duliajan, Digboi, Dibrugarh, Moran, Naharkatia, Sibsagar,
Nazira, Tinsukia, Margherita and Jorhat.

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2.3) Details of the Factory:


Sr.
Descriptions Details
No.
Assam Gas Company Ltd.
P.O. DULIAJAN
1 Name & Address of Unit DIST DIBRUGARH
ASSAM 786 602
INDIA
2 Regd. Office Address
3 Telephone No. +91-374-2800556 / 2800202 / 2800221
4 Fax No. -
5 TELEX -
6 E-mail assamgas@sancharnet.in
Name & Address of Occupier
7 -
of Factory
8 General Manager of Factory --
9 Process involved Transportation of Natural Gas
10 Hazardous Chemicals -
Factory License from Factory
11 -
inspection Department
License from Department of
12 -
Explosives

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2.3 Details of Units (Continue…)


Sr.
Descriptions Details
No.
(1) All electrical equipments, wiring & fitting
shall be flameproof type.
(2) Provision of D.G. Set to meet emergency.
(3) Provision of water storage.
(4) Provision of portable fire extinguishers & fire
buckets.
(5) Well ventilated storage area.
(6) Provision of Earthing
(7) Smoking is prohibited
13 Facility/System
(8) Trained & Experienced persons.
(9) Arrangement of Siren/Bell/Messages
(10) Auto control, Control Room, Internal
Phone.
(11) Communicator system, Mobile phone, Fax,
E-mails, etc.
(12) Displayment of Notices
(13) Color Code system for Pipe Lines.
(14) First Aid Trained Person.

2.4 Organization Structure:


The detail of Organization Structure is given in the Annexure 2.

2.5 Legal requirements:


It shall be necessary to comply with statutory rules, regulations and act such as
the Environment Protection Act, 1986, the factories act, 1948, the inflammable
substance act, 1952, the motor vehicle act, 1988, the public liability insurance
act, 1991, the petroleum act, 1934, explosive act, 1988.

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CHAPTER – 3

UNIT HAZARD & CONTROL

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Hazard Identification:
The first step shall be to identify potential on site and off site hazards such as gas
leaks, spills, fire, explosion, transportation incidents, pipeline ruptures, equipment
failure, natural calamities and the type of damage caused by them. The hazard
identification shall include –
• Information on toxicological, physical and chemical properties of the
substances being handled in the format of material safety data sheet.
• The identification of potential impact on downstream water quality from
an incidental release and possible danger to human, flora and fauna and
health.
• Hazards to the installation shall also include natural perils such as floods,
earthquakes, cyclones or landslides etc.
• Check points for hazard identification are given at check lists.

3.1 Evaluation of Hazards:


Hazard is a physical situation which may cause human injury, damage to
property or the environment or combination of these criteria. Hazard
identification provides vital information to risk management.

The unit is engaged in transporting of natural gas.

3.3 Hazards

As far as hazards concerned, the following probable emergency situations may


arise, while handling, transporting and using these types of materials.

(1) FIRE:

1. Generation of Static Electricity


2. Electrical Shot Circuit
3. Transformer area

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4. Solvents Storage
5. Tank farm area
6. Electrical Sub Station

(2) EXPLOSION

(3) LEAKAGE & SPILLAGE

(4) OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

(5) FAULTY DESIGN OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE

3.4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

The company was incorporated as a wholly owned company of govt. of


Assam. The company is one of the pioneers in India for carrying out gas
transportation business to different industries. From 1965 onwards Company
has been in the business of collection, processing and distribution of natural
gas to industries through integrated gas transportation system. Company has
started supplying piped natural gas to industries through integrated gas
transportation system. Company has started supplying piped natural gas to
commercial and domestic consumers in various towns in upper Assam since
1985.

3.5 Safety Measures

Natural gas, being highly volatile and inflammable liquid, poses the
greatest potential for fire and explosion. The following Safety measures
shall be installed.

1. Fire Hydrant System

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2. Portable Fire Extinguishers


3. Sand buckets

3.7 Utility

Common utility services shall be provided to the plant. The utility services
Compressor and D.G. set are provided.

3.8 Other Safety measures shall be provided as follow:


a. Level Indication & transmitters to all storage tanks interlocked with
respective unloading and loading pumps.
b. Electrical installations, sensors and interlocks shall be of A Class.
c. Temp transmitters with control interlock in reaction section.
d. Nitrogen inlet lines to reactors for purging with interlocked
On/Off valves
e. High/Low level alarms switches to storage tanks and interlocked with
respective pumps
f. PSV in transferring lines wherever needed.
g. Flow control valves in raw material/Product transferring lines, wherever
needed.
h. Electrical tracing wherever required with proper insulation.
i. Oxygen Analyzer in Nitrogen Line
j. Safety Vent System
k. Safety inert lock
l. Personnel will be provided all PPE’s during working

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CHAPTER – 4

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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4.1 Introduction:
The environment elements (attributes) that are likely to be affected are
identified and categorized as air, water, land, sound, ecology, human
aspect, economics and resources.

The environment includes human being, other living creature, plants and
properties.

Amongst these, the human beings are the most important and need
protection from any adverse impact. We have to consider two Groups:

(1) Those at work on site, and

(2) Those living and/or working in the vicinity.

The necessary instruction, training and precaution shall be taken to protect


these people against the anticipated situation by the management.

In case of unexpected happening, if not controlled, it may spread in the


vicinity, may result into its effect on human beings, other living organism,
plants, properties, depending upon the type of chemicals which contained
in the tank and gravity of incident.

4.2 Layout of the Unit

4.4 Noise Level


The green belt area shall be developed within premises and around the
periphery to prevent the noise pollution in surrounding area. Development of
green belt with carefully selected native plant species is of prime importance
due to their capacity to reduce noise and air pollution impacts by

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attenuation / assimilation.

4.5 Solid Waste


Waste is an unavoidable byproduct of human activity. Economic development,
rapid urbanization & improved living standards have led to the increase in
quantity & complexity of the waste generated. Proper disposal of waste is
essential for preservation and improvement of public health.

Hazardous waste management:


Hazardous waste management is one of the most essential services for
maintaining the quality of life in the plant and for ensuring better standards of
health and sanitation. Waste generated in the plant area can be handled under
two main categories, namely domestic wastes and industrial wastes. Effective
measures shall be taken to effectively implement the waste management
systems in the plant. The hazardous waste shall be handed over to authority for
further disposal as per Hazardous Waste Management & Handling Rules (2000)
and MSIHC.

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CHAPTER – 5

ACCIDENT HISTORY

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5.1 Introduction

The company is one of the pioneers in India for carrying out gas
transportation business to different industries. From 1965 onwards Company
has been in the business of collection, processing and distribution of natural
gas to industries through integrated gas transportation system. Company
has started supplying piped natural gas to industries through integrated gas
transportation system. Company has started supplying piped natural gas to
commercial and domestic consumers in various towns in upper Assam since
1985.

Thus, the Potential Risk can be divided in to two parts: (1) Mechanical
Hazard (2) Potential Risk of FIRE & EXPLOSION.

Accident History
One Major accident occurred in 1987, bursting of High pressure gas
pipeline.
One accident took place in Compressor station where a causal worker
engaged in repairing of ceiling fell down and died.

5.2 Accident Reporting System


The statutory requirements shall be fulfilled by maintaining accident register
in Form No.29 and form NO.21 shall also be kept for reporting to the Factory
Inspectorate, as required.

Incident Reporting System

All incidents shall be reported in the format specified as in Appendix 4. The report
should be submitted within 48 hours after occurrence of the incidents.

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5.3 First Aid Box


The first Aid Box shall be maintained at Security cabin and all other
departments. The security staffs and operative personnel shall be trained in
First Aid.

5.4 Medical Examination


The medical examination of employees shall be carried out and record in
Form NO.32 as prescribed format shall be maintained.

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CHAPTER – 6

ORGANIZATION PLAN

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6.1) Introduction
Pre - Emergency means the preparatory stage. It is the planning period and
it should come out to ensure that the plan should contain required
provisions and facilities to handle and contain the emergency successfully.
The unit has to consider worst possible scenario for emergency while
planning. Further, the unit has to develop and maintain the essential
facilities, so that emergency can be controlled & minimized the damages in
shortest period by use of existing resources.

The unit has to be ready for any possible emergency, whether it may strike
or not. Being a Chemical handling unit and knowing the hazards of the
chemicals stored and handled in the unit, response actions must be
created within unit.

The structure of the plan may vary depending on the number of


employees, materials, process, and availability of resources, location of site,
size and complexity of the unit. It should work out a plan with possibilities of
various emergencies likely to arise within unit. Further periodical rehearsal is
also to be carried out to check and examine the effectiveness, awareness
and preparedness of the plan as well as services. The emergency planning
is not a substitute for good design, operating and maintenance practices.
Therefore, these must always be followed to avoid emergency.
No plan will succeed without effective emergency organization. The
organization plan has been described the role and function of various
categories, as explained in previous Chapter. It also provides a list of
facilities with the units.

6.2 Identification of Hazards and Control Measures

The management shall take ample safety measures against the potential

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threat of risks. However, the possibility which may lead to emergency has
been explained in previous chapters. The management is keen to maintain
highest level of safety at the unit. The various control measures on safety
have been provided in the plant.

6.3 Planning for Emergency

The management shall identify the maximum credible scenario and has
planned to tackle the emergency which may strike at any time. The
following specific details in respect to create the emergency Preparedness
& awareness are listed as required into Annexure Section and Appendix
Sections.

These details shall be updated time-to-time.

(1) Participants shall be fully conversant and trained in their function or


role (As explained in for going paras) –
(2) To keep and update the emergency equipments, communication
system, neutralizing agents, medicines, antidotes etc.
(3) Up-dated emergency telephone Nos. with contact persons.
(Annexure 4)
(4) Emergency control center.
(5) Emergency alarm / siren system.
(6) Marking of safe assembly point.
(7) M.S.D.S.
(8) Storage, process, vessels, utility, trade waste disposal, Pollution control
arrangements.
(9) Fire & Toxicity - Details, Gas Dispersion, Evacuation Details, Transport
and Evacuation Arrangement
(10) Medical arrangement

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(11) Meteorological details (Annexure 6)


(12) Personal Protective Equipments Details
(13) Charts, Maps (Annexure1, 2)
(14) Maintenance of Records
(15) Updation of On-site Emergency Plan to Conduct Mock Drill and
Training.
(16) Liaison with emergency services, Govt. Authorities, Voluntary
organizations, suppliers etc.

The arrangement of communication system should be foolproof so that


correct message reaches to the proper person in shortest time. The chart at
Annexure-2 indicates initiation of actions and where to report.
The role and responsibilities of each acting person shall be explained in brief
with Command & Control during emergency period. All the persons
involved in Emergency management shall be aware of the roles &
responsibility.

Emergency Control Centers (ECC):


• Each installation shall have the provision of ECC preferably with a back
up arrangement.
• The ECC shall be away from potential hazards and provide maximum
safety to personnel and equipment.
• Preference should be given to a non combustible building of either
steel frame or RCC.
• The ECC should have at least two exits and proper ventilation.

• The Emergency Control Room shall be fully equipped with the facilities. A
safe assembly point shall be marked with alternate safe assembly point in
case of sudden change of wind direction.

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Assembly points:
The pre designed areas in safe zone as per QRA, where the personnel like
workers, staff, contractor workers etc. not involved in emergency operations shall
assemble in case of emergency. For each potential hazardous zone, a specific
assembly points shall be identified and clearly marked on the maps. During
emergency, pre designated persons would take charge of this point and take
the roll call of the people reporting. Provision should be made for assembly
points, communication and headcount facilities at assembly points and
personnel to control the movement of assembled employees.

In affected and vulnerable plant, all non - essential workers (who are not
assigned any emergency duty) shall evacuate the area and report to a
specified assembly point.

The assembly point should be clearly marked at a conspicuous place.


Assembly point must be sited in a safe place, well away from areas of risk
and least affected by the down wind direction. It may be in the open or in
a building depending on the hazard involved. The nominated person for
recording the names and departments of those reporting should be posted
there. He should have a means of communication with the site main
controller in case it is necessary to establish the whereabouts of people and
to receive further instructions concerning the deployment of the evacuated
personnel.

Further, an alternative Safe Assembly point shall be marked considering the


prevailing wind direction, incase of sudden change of wind direction.
Gate Cabin & Amenity block will be used as Assembly point in case of
emergency.

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Classification of emergencies
(1) Emergencies can be categorized into three broad levels on the basis of
seriousness and response requirements;
(a) Level 1: This is an emergency or an incident which
• Can be effectively and safely managed, and contained within the site,
location or installation by the available resources
• Has no impact outside the site, location or installation
• is unlikely to be danger to life, the environment or to company assets or
reputation
(b) Level 2: This is an emergency or an incident which
• Cannot be effectively and safely managed or contained at the site,
location or installation by available resource and additional support is
required.
• Is having, or has the potential to have an effect beyond the site, location
or installation and where external support of mutual aid partner may be
involved.
• Is likely to be danger to life, to the environment, to company assets or
reputation.
(c) Level 3: This is an emergency or an incident which
• Is catastrophic and is likely to affect the population, property and
environment inside and outside the installation, and management &
control is done by District Administration. Although the level-III emergency
falls under the purview of District Authority but till they step in, it shall be
responsibility of the unit to manage the emergency.

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Organization Plan:

Affected Stake Off-Site Medical


Holders and Incident Services &
Government CONTROLLER Ambulance
Authorities (District
Magistrate)

Fire Brigade
Police Services
Services

CHIEF INCIDENT
CONTROLLER

Mutual Aid

SITE INCIDENT
CONTROLLER

Fire Safety HSE


Support Admn & Comn Operation
Coordinator & Coordinator
Services * Coordinator Team
Fire Team

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6.4 Command & Control


Organization chart is given in Annexure-2, which gives organizational
structure. Chart of Initiation of Actions for the emergency plan explains the
order of command, Channel of information flow, and actions as required
during the emergency. The single organization structure has been created
and the same shall be continued till the emergency is over. The Safety
Officer shall take the initial charge, as Incident Controller, and he will co-
ordinate with various agencies effectively to combat the situation. The
Office room will be used as emergency control Room. The gate cabin &
Amenity block will be used as Assembly point. The Director/General
Manager will act as site main controller for the unit. On arrival, he will
supervise all activities with the help of Incident Controller (Safety Officer).

The duties & responsibilities have been defined as per below:

6.5 Chief Incident Controller


The Chief Incident Controller (CIC) shall have overall responsibility to protect
personnel, site facilities and the public before, during and after an
emergency or disaster. The CIC shall be present at the emergency control
centre for counsel and overall guidance. Responsibilities of the CIC shall
include following:-

His responsibilities include:


(a) Preparation, review & updation of the plan
(b) Assessment of situation & declaration of emergency
(c) Mobilize main coordinators & key personnel
(d) Activate Emergency Control Centre
(e)Decide on seeking assistance from Mutual Aid members & external
agencies like Police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals etc.
(f)Continuous review of situation & decide on appropriate response

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strategy
(g) Take stock of casualties & ensure timely medical attention
(h) Ensure correct accounting & position of personnel after the emergency
(i) Order evacuation of personnel as & when necessary
(j) Decide in consultation with District Authorities when an Off-site
emergency to be declared.

6.6 Site Incident Controller (SIC)


The site main controller shall be identified by the chief incident controller
and will report directly to him. SIC should be nominated
His responsibilities include:
(a) The SIC shall maintain a workable emergency control plan, establish
emergency control centers, organize and equip the organization with the
plan and train the personnel.
(b) The Site Incident Controller shall organize and direct all emergency
control activities before, during and after a disaster or an emergency
based on disaster potential.
(c) The SIC shall be capable of making quick decisions and taking full
charge.
(d) The SIC should communicate to the Emergency Control Centre where it
can coordinate activities among groups
(e) SIC shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate local and national
government authorities are notified, preparation of media statements,
obtaining approval from the CIC and releasing such statements once
approval received.
(f) SIC shall also ensure the response to incidents/emergencies is in line with
Company procedures, coordinating business continuity or recovery plan
from the incident. He must ensure next of kin are notified in a timely manner.
(g) SIC shall also co-ordinate if any specialist support is required for the
above purpose.

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6.7 Key Personnel


The key personnel shall be available at any time on duty or on call when off
or on holiday. The Role of key personnel is to perform the following
functions:

(1) Take the charge of managerial activity and support to Site Main
Controller and Incident Controller.
(2) Immediately communicate to various authorities with specific details
and request for helps.
(3) Supervise and execute the work as instructed by Site Main Controller
and Incident Controller.
(4) Handle the situation & cope up the work by fair dealing.
(5) Report time to time to the Site Main Controller and Incident Controller
about your work status.
(6) Advice, Counsel, Guide, Suggest, or Caution in respect to the
handling of emergency to the SMC/IC as per your knowledge.
The List of Key Personnel & their contact numbers shall be displayed &
updated on regular bases.

6.8 Essential Workers


They are a task force of trained workers or expert teams to carry out specific
job or work at the time of emergency and perform the duty under
guidance of Incident Controller/Site Main Controller.
The essential workers include, -
Administration and Communication coordinator
Fire safety coordinator
Human Resources and Welfare Services

Administration & Communication Coordinator


Responsibilities of the Administration & Communication Controller shall

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include the following:


• Inform & coordinate with Mutual Aid members and other external
agencies
• Direct them on arrival to respective coordinators / desired locations
• Coordination with Police for control of traffic
• Activate the Medical Centre & render first aid to the injured. Arrange
ambulance & coordination with hospitals for prompt medical attention to
casualties.
• Ensure head counts at Assembly Points
• Arrange procurement of spares for fire fighting and additional medicines
& drugs
• Mobilize transport to various teams for facilitating the response measures
• Monitor entry / exit of personnel into & out of premises. To ensure only
authorized personnel into the premises. With the assistance of the Police,
control the mob outside if any & regulate the flow of traffic into & out of
premises.
• Provide administrative & logistics assistance to various teams.
• Arrange evacuation as directed by the Main Incident Controller, and in
coordination with the civil authorities like Police, Panchayat/ Municipal
authorities etc.

Fire Safety Coordinator and Fire Team


Responsibilities of the Fire & Safety Coordinator shall include the following:
• Activation of Emergency sirens as per the practiced codes
• To take charge of all fire fighting and rescue operations and safety
matters.
• To ensure that key personnel are called in and to release crew of fire
fighting operations as per emergency procedure.
• Assess functioning of his team and communicate with the Main Incident
Controller & Administrative Controller for any replenishment or,

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replacement of manpower / firefighting equipment.


• Direct the Fire Brigade personnel & mutual aid members to their desired
roles as also proper positioning of the manpower & equipment.
• To decide the requirement of mutual aid and instruct Fire Station, who, in
turn will contact mutual aid members through fire control room.
• To coordinate with outside fire brigades for properly coordinated fire
fighting operation.
• To ensure that casualties are promptly sent to First Aid Centre / Hospital.
• To arrange requirement of additional fire fighting resources including help
from mutual aid partners.
• Where the emergency is prolonged, arrange for the relief of personnel
and provision of catering facilities.
• Ensure empty & loaded trucks are removed to safer area to the extent
possible so as not to affect emergency handling operations.
• Continually liase with the Chief Incident Controller and implement the
emergency combat strategies as communicated by him.
• Ensure adequate hydrant pressure in the mains and monitor water level in
the reservoir.

Support & Auxiliary Services for major installations


• Human Resources & Welfare Services
• The Human Resources and Services coordinator shall provide professional
HR and Services advice and guidance to the Site Incident Controller for
implementing the emergency response actions described below.
• For maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on all of the
Company’s national and international staff, their location and
identification details.
• Responsible for gathering information regarding all personnel at the
incident location and information about any casualties and or missing
persons.

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• Responsible for making arrangements for the timely notification of the


next of kin of all personnel at the incident site and their condition
• Responsible for maintaining personal and next of kin data for staff
members and contractor personnel (including expatriate persons) at all
Installations.
• Responsible for ensuring that an auditable list of all personnel at the scene
is maintained by the Human Resource Department.
• Responsible for ensuring the provision of all appropriate support to next of
kin
• Responsible, in coordination with company doctor, for making onward
medical arrangement for casualties who have been evacuated from the
incident location

• Transport & Logistics Services


(1) The Transport & Logistics Co-coordinator shall provide professional
logistics and guidance to the Site Incident Controller for the implementation
of the emergency response actions as given below:
• The initiation and co-ordination of appropriate details of road, rail, air
and marine transports required during the management of an
emergency situation and co-ordination of the logistics and transport
required in the event of a partial or total evacuation of personnel from
an incident or emergency location.
• Initiation and co-ordination of the resources required for the controlling
and cleaning up in the event of a land or sea pollution.

(2) The Media / Public Affairs Coordinator’s emergency response role shall
provide professional public affairs and media communications advice to
the Site Incident Controller for the implementation of the emergency
response actions described below:
• Gathering accurate information from and about the incident or

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emergency situation from Site Incident Controller and for preparing the
media statements.
• Briefing the Chief Incident Controller who is to brief the media or making
any media releases if designated to do so
• Responsible for arranging and coordinating liaison with the Community
in the location of the incident or emergency and its handling with
external agencies including district authority.

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Coordinator


The HSE Co-ordinate’s emergency management role is to provide
professional health, safety, environmental and regulatory authority advice
to the Chief Incident Controller and for implementing the emergency
response actions described below:
• Ensuring that Company procedures are being applied appropriately
to the incident or emergency situation.
• Ensuring that appropriate level of Health, safe working and
environmental practices are being followed while dealing with the
emergency.

Operations and Technical Coordinator


The Operations and Technical coordinator’s emergency management role
is to provide professional operations, engineering and technical advice to
the Site Incident Controller at the time of an emergency and implementing
the emergency management actions as below:
• Identifying the type of incident and the level of technical advice and
support required
• Mobilizing the appropriate technical expertise from within or outside the
company in order to provide advice and support to the emergency
location
• Identifying appropriate equipment and personnel to be sent to the

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emergency location if required


• Liaising with the Transport & Logistics coordinator in order to arrange for
the transportation of equipment and personnel to the emergency
location
• Liaising with HR for coordinating contractor representative

Communications Services
The Communications Coordinator shall ensure the following actions below:
• Ensuring the ECC equipment and systems are maintained to a high
standard to ensure they remain functional throughout the Emergency.
• Ensuring a back-up communication system is available in the event of
the ECC Room not being available
• Providing quality and diverse communication systems for use in routine
and emergency situations.

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Communication Flow Chart

Employee/
Police Security Public

F&G and Control


SCADA Centre
System Head
CONTROL
CENTRE
Head - OPERATOR
HSE ADVISORY TEAM
(Head Operations,
Head Maintenance, CRISIS
Head Technical, Head MGMT
SITE INCIDENT HSE, Head Security, GROUP
First CONTROLLER Head (HR)
Responder

District
CHIEF INCIDENT Administration
CONTROLLER and Central
Info. to Fire,
govt agencies
Police, Medical Mutual Aid
& Government Members
Authorities

Flow of Information:

Control centre shall receive the information from field either in person or
from the various systems available in the installation.

On receipt of information, the control room shift in charge will actuate the
ERDMP and notify the emergency to site incident controller.

Control room shift in charge will act as site incident controller till arrival of

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designated person.

SIC or CIC depending upon the level of emergency will actuate the plan
and inform the concerned authorities as depicted above in the chart.

The list shall be updated from time to time.

Such work will include:


(1) Fire fighting, gas leak and spill control till a Fire Brigade takes the
charge.
(2) Shutting down plant and making it safe.
(3) Emergency engineering work e.g. Isolating equipments, materials,
process, providing temporary by-pass lines, safe transfer of substance,
urgent repairing or replacement, electrical work etc.
(4) Provision of emergency power, water, lighting, instruments,
equipments, materials etc.
(5) Movement of equipments, special vehicles and transport to or from
the scene of the incident.
(6) Search, evacuation, rescue and welfare.
(7) First - aid and medical help.
(8) Information to surrounding factories and the public as directed by the
site Main Controller.
(9) Assistance at communication centre, casualties, reception centre,
liaison with police etc.
(10) Any special help required.

6.10 Check Schedule


The following arrangements are to be maintained and up-dated for
preparedness, of emergency purpose during pre-emergency period.

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6.10.1 M.S.D.S.
M.S.D.S. for Hazardous materials, which are handled and stored are given in
Annexures-5. Any updation or new information about hazardous materials
should be incorporated in M.S.D.S.

6.10.2 Weather Condition Data


The Meteorological data is given in Annexure-6, which will be updated
periodically and record should be maintain accordingly.

6.10.3 Communication System


Emergency Telephone Nos. with name of contact person etc. are given in
Annexure – 4. Time to time modification should be carried out for changes.

6.10.4 Emergency Control Center


The Equipped Central Control Room should be in working order. The plant
layout maps, drawing, storage details, M.S.D.S, emergency operations,
manuals etc. should be kept and should be up to date. List of Emergency
telephone Nos. shall also be maintained up to date. The senior and expert
person shall be posted as in charge of the control room.

6.10.5 Fire Protection:


To fight the fire, Systems like Fire Hydrant system, Fire extinguishers, sand
buckets are provided.
Check all the fire - fighting equipments, units and machineries for their
conditions, physical availability, workable and take necessary actions on
replacement and maintenance, if required. Check resources of water and
keep necessary telephone Nos. of suppliers for the same. Maintain the co-
ordination with other fire - services. The water showers should be checked
periodically for working conditions.

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6.10.6 Personnel Protective Equipments


Check all the personnel protective equipments provided at different places
for their condition, working, maintenances and replacement, whenever
required. Also keep sufficient stock of required personnel protective
equipments. Also, maintain the relation with the mutual aiders for their
supply of Personnel Protective Equipments at the time of emergency.

6.10.7 Safety Systems


Check the working of all safety devices; interlock systems, safety-guard,
railing, and fencings, in position. The safety equipments should be kept
available with working condition. The safety motivation and safety training is
a continuous process and arrange such type of training, periodically.
Check the monitoring instruments, if provided, for correct working. Check
the alarm systems for its working condition. The details shall be up-dated.

6.10.8 The Medical Facilities


A Medical Centre with treatment facilities for employees & dependents
along with full time Doctor, 2 Nurses, 1 Pharmacist, etc. 2 ambulances are
available.
The First Aid Boxes shall be provided at the plant area shall be adequately
filled with requisite medicines and equipments. Arrangement should be
made that at least one trained person should be available during the
working hours. The name and address with telephone No. of Doctors shall
be displayed in the Control Room along with General Hospital &
Ambulance Van facilities.

6.10.9 Monitoring the Environment


A suitable type of flameproof and portable combustible gas indicator /
sensor shall be provided and sample of various locations shall be measured
& record shall be maintained.

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Provisions shall be made for in the event of power failure, DG sets shall be
provided.

6.10.11 Maintenance of Records


Keep the records of the monitoring conditions, safety systems, storage
levels, process condition, etc. and maintain the log - books, registers etc.
keep the M.S.D.S. and onsite emergency plan with required details.

6.10.12 Exercises/Mock Drill/Rehearsal


Organize the periodical mock drill/ rehearsal as per suggested format on
emergency situation so as to keep up preparedness & awareness to over
come shortcomings. Give prior information with reasonable time to the
emergency services and public for proper response & training. Record the
deficiencies of the system during the trial and take appropriate action to
improve the effectiveness of the plan in terms of preparedness and
response.

Drill shall present a variety of emergency scenarios and designed to challenge


each segment of the organization. The warning system, first aid evacuation
procedures and the definitive treatment procedures shall be tested periodically.
Some of the drills should also include the participation of outside groups and
agencies such as police, fire, ambulance services, civil defense organizations
and mutual aid groups.

Testing and mock drills for on site emergency plan shall be carried out once in six
months and for off site emergency plan twelve months.

6.10.13 Potentiality on Liaison


Keep constant liaison with mutual aiders, fire services, police department,

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medical services, statutory authorities, District administration, during pre-


emergency situation. Keep liaison with local Crisis Group and District Crisis
Group.

6.10.14 Public Education


Efforts to be made to educate the surrounding public about the existing
hazards of the plant, the possible emergency actions and the precautions
required to be taken in such condition. Leaflet containing such details can
be distributed amongst the public. The training program can be arranged
in the school, public institution. It can be circulated to news media, TV,
Video- channels, newspapers etc.

6.10.15 Training (Internal)


With the help of efficient plant supervisors, inspectors, the education &
training of the workers to be kept alive all the time to ensure good
housekeeping, discipline and display of safety slogans, operative
instructions and motivation on safety. All the persons from the emergency
services, organization is to be trained to response the emergency.

6.10.16 Siren Testing


The siren shall be checked & tested periodically at certain intervals so that
awareness & preparedness can be checked.

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CHAPTER – 7

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

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7.1 Actions during Emergency


It is not possible to include and discuss every action, which should be taken
during emergency; it is also not possible to describe entire actions on
emergency situation. The basic principle of handling emergency is to rely
upon person, who has the knowledge and experience to assess the
situation and give direction as per the objectives as quickly as possible.
However, the aim is to control the situation by safest way in limited time
within available resources. Further, it should handle with care so that loss of
life, property and environment is minimized. In short, the plan should be
successfully complied with.

7.2 Sequential Actions during Emergency

Various actions are required to be initiated according to the situation.


However, some systematic codification is required to control such
emergency, the following sequential actions may be helpful to contain
emergency.

7.2.1 Incident
There are possibilities of various types of accidents or mishaps occurring in
the factory/premises. Most are of minor type, while few cases may be major
type. Some times there is no single incident during the life span. However,
when any incident occurs, it cannot be distinguished immediately, the
subsequent development or seriousness of such occurrence is required to
handle safely.
It should be general practice that any person noticing the
accident/fire/explosion/mishap at the site, should shout "FIRE", "FIRE" or
"HELP", "HELP" and such message should reach to Supervisor/Shift Engineer/
Senior Person of the unit. This way first information will reach to responsible
person.

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7.2.2 Responding Actions

It is said that root cause should be removed immediately. Similarly, if any


incident takes place in the premises it should be tackled with available
resources, it should be so responded that it is contained immediately before
spreading. If the incident looks severe and cannot be controlled by simple
efforts, the Shift Engineer or senior person should rush to the place and try to
control by using resources at the site.

Further, if it is uncontrollable even after using own resources, immediately


call for further help from outside e.g. mutual aiders, fire-brigade etc. He
takes over as incident controller & initiate following actions.

™ Sound the siren or ring the emergency bell.


™ Continuous responding actions, with the use of other helps.
™ Call the higher authority / Site main controller.

7.2.3 On-Site Emergency


On arrival of Incident Controller/Site Main Controller, he assesses the
situation and handles the incident as site crisis. The incident can be said as
On Site-Emergency.

He will,
™ Activate the fire brigade, police, mutual aiders and essential workers,
expert persons.
™ Mobilize more resources from the neighboring industries and other
available resources.
™ The messages regarding prevailing situation to concerned authorities,
agencies, neighbors etc. will be communicated through the control

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room.
™ Non-essential person will rush to safe shelter and their roll call to be
taken.
™ Try to contain by using all available resources within his command.

Now, if situation is uncontrollable by the management of the unit, he should


immediately call the local crisis group to handle the situation.

7.2.4 Off-Site Emergency:

a) Local Crisis Group:


The Chairman of Local Crisis Group with committee members handles the
situation by responding actions. The Chairman of the Committee pools the
entire local resources at site and tries to mitigate the situation. However, if it is
presumed that the magnitude of the event is such high that it is
uncontrollable by the Local Crisis' Group, than The District Crisis Group will be
intimated to handle the emergency.

b) District Crisis Group:


The Chairman, along with members of District Crisis Group takes over the
charge of escalating situation. After, assessing the situation, he declares the
"District Crisis" in action. To combat the emergency, he mobilizes the
emergency services; and handles the situation as off-site emergency.

The Central Control Room will activate and communicate the messages to
the various District resources. Thus, all the resources from entire District will be
called on and diverted to the scene and mobilize to control the incident in
an efficient & coordinated way.

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7.2.5 Messages:
While conveying the messages regarding the incident, the following details
should be incorporated.
™ Brief description of incident.
™ Type of help required & direction.
™ Chemical involved & quantity.
™ Action immediately taken.
™ Development of the incident.

7.3 Emergency Actions (General)


1. On receiving information, the control room activates and establishes
the contact with Key Personnel, Essential workers, services, agencies &
authorities, urgently.
2. The essential workers, who are responsible to carry out certain specific
functions, have to work immediately.
3. The non-essential workers should go to the assembly center.
4. Ensure the cordoning of the incident area.
5. Spray the water on the flammable storage tank, even if not caught
under fire.
6. Consult the experts for responding the emergency, if required.
7. Give authorized information to Press / Public.
8. Arrange to remove the flammable, dangerous materials, cylinders etc.
at safe places and try to isolate from fire.
9. Provide all assistants to fire brigade to control spreading of fire.
10. Rescue the trapped personnel.
11. Eliminate possibility of re-ignition or Explosion.

7.4 Emergency Communication:

Anyone from Factory, if notice or observe any type of fire, explosion, gas cloud,

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leak, toxic release,

He has to -
™ Inform security officer, who will then actuate fire Siren or emergency
alarm after consultation with authorized person
™ In case of injury, inform Assistant Manager.
™ Get back to your normal work station if safe or else report to the
nearest emergency control point.

7.5 Action Plan for Emergency in Charge (IC/SMC)


(On receiving information on incident/Accident)

™ Immediate rush to the scene/place


™ Assess the situation & start remedial measures
™ If situation is more severe than activate emergency control center, initiate
following action;
o Communications with top management ~ Start responding
actions
o Preserve evidence.
o Organize investigation team

™ If necessary set up of forward control centre and start following


immediate actions;

1. Inform security person to sound fire siren or emergency alarm.


2. Start emergency action with the help of key personnel and
essential workers.
3. Cordon incident/accident area and restrict unauthorized entry.
4. Ensure immediate starting of fire fighting system like fire hoses,
monitors, sprinklers system, sprays, and neighboring equipments.

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5. Ensure shut down of various plants in right sequence.


6. Communicate with top management / head office.
7. Communicate with statutory bodies like Factory Inspector,
Insurance, District Magistrate etc.
8. Issue authorized statement to news media.
9. Search of affected area for casualties.
10. Call mutual aiders and inform local crisis group.
11. Preserve evidence; arrange photographs, and logging of
events.
12. Before ordering the re-entering check that it is safe for.
13. Do not restart till steps taken to prevent the returns recurrence.

7.6 Action Plan for In-Charge of Emergency Control Center i.e. Communication
Officer

(On Hearing Alarm Emergency information)


™ Proceed to Emergency control central and perform the duties.
™ Follow the line of action with IC/ SMC.
™ Inform fire brigade / police / mutual aiders.
™ Ask key personnel & essential worker to report IC/SMC.
™ Inform all non-essential workers to reach the assembly point.
™ Inform neighboring factories, companies, units.
™ Communicate with statutory bodies like Factory Inspector, Insurance
Agency, Police Authority, Magistrate etc.
™ Arrange to rescue of missing & trap persons.
™ Arrange to search affected area for causalities.
™ Ensure cordoning of affected area.
™ Instruction to emergency vehicle, e.g. fire tender, etc.
™ Inform surrounding population with the help of police.
™ Requisition cars, buses, ambulance, if required.

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™ Additional ambulance and treatment for victim.


™ Reserve injuries, hospitalization for victim. (e.g. Burns, causalities)
™ Inform relatives of victims
™ Evacuation of neighboring population, if required.
™ Check rehabilitation of victims.

7.7 Action plan for Key Personnel and Essential Workers

(On Hearing Fire/Emergency Alarm)


™ Inform security officer of location and nature of emergency.
™ Minimize consequence by:
o Eliminating ignition source
o Shutting down plants as quickly as possible
o Transferring flammable material to safer places
o Switch on water sprays / sprinklers
o Stopping of loading unloading operations
o Removal of tanker lorries from the unit
o Cordoning of area / incident place .
o Monitoring atmosphere water channels for further action.
o Operation of fire fighting equipments, foam type extinguishers.
o Ensure that fire pumps are in working order.
o Provide engineering assistance to emergency in charge
o Other duties as allocated by IC/SMC.

7.8 Action plan for Security Guards/ Officer

™ Inform emergency in-charge by telephone


™ On receipt of information in case siren is not actuated, sound/blow the
siren, if directed by IC/SMC
™ Depute security guards to control traffic around area of emergency

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and cordoning of incident area.


™ Keep visitors out & prevent unauthorized entry
™ Control Traffic of gate / inside and outside
™ Await further instructions from emergency center/in charge
™ Inform others as directed by emergency center/ in charge
™ Evacuation of site - Partially or full
™ Search affected areas for causalities
™ Eliminating ignition sources
™ Removal of tank lorries from unit
™ Evacuation all non essential workers to the assembly point and Head
Count.
™ Guide the mutual aiders, fire brigade, govt. officers, emergency
vehicles, etc. for safe way towards emergency incident and safe
parking.

7.9 Action Plan for Workers/Officers /Contractor

Upon hearing emergency siren/alarm


™ Leave site immediately by safest route to assembly point.
™ Proceed at right angels to wind direction.
™ Do not re-enter site unless directed personally or via PA system.
™ Assist in head count at assembly point
™ Inform contractor personnel to stop work upon hearing fire / gas alarm
and ask to assemble at the main security, gate.
™ Do not go to incident place unless specifically instructed by
Emergency in-charge.
™ Avoid Panic

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7.10. Discipline

The plan assumes certain discipline at site during emergency, as follows;


™ Do not get panicky.
™ Do not approach the site of incident, as a spectator.
™ Do not Engaged telephone unnecessary;
™ Do not move about unnecessary.
™ Do not approach unnecessarily for information or more inquiry.
™ Arrange medical first aid care to the injured.
™ Do not allow unnecessary crowd nearby incident.

7.11 Shut down Procedure

We cannot neglect the adverse effect of the running plant during emergency.
Therefore, it is advisable and safe that the safe shut down procedure should be
adopted, if running. First of all main electrical supply line should be cut-off.
Similarly, the pipelines carrying flammable gas, liquid or chemicals are to be
isolated immediately. If reaction in the any vessel is in process, it should be
stopped & safely shut down.

Arrange to transfer or remove the flammable, toxic, dangerous, explosive,


poisonous materials, goods, cylinders, drums etc. to safe place or try to isolate
from the fire.

Arrange the water shower on flammable storage tanks to keep it in cool


conditions, if near the fire.

The shut down procedure shall be laid down in the process manual, which will be
useful during such emergency.

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7.12. Post Emergency

The following actions are suggested as per prevailing situation depending upon
the level of emergency.

1. In Case of On-Site Emergency

After controlling the emergency and ascertained for no possibility of re-


occurrence, the management will indicate the following actions.
1. Declare termination of Emergency & blow the siren accordingly.
2. Disclose the authentic statement on incident to the authority &
news media.
3. Collect & preserve the documents, records, instruments, evidence
etc. on incident.
4. To set up the internal enquiry committee, appearing the internal or
external expert person.
5. Cleaning work after obtaining the permission from Authority.
6. Preparation of restarting the process work.
7. Detailed related work & procedure, as described below;

o Sound the emergency clear siren.


o The rehabilitation work will start in the affected area.
o To ensure that all fires are extinguished and there is no risk of
re-ignition, before starting work.
o To ensure that there is no chance of secondary explosion.
o Do not disturb wreckage and debris except to rescue the
injured or recover bodies, until permitted to do so by
statutory authority.
o All victims, dead or alive, are' systematically identified and
keep the records accordingly. Give information to their

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relatives, if asked.
o Record all relevant information.
o Take photograph / video or make suitable sketches of the
incidence.
o Report the accident / incident, with details, to the statutory,
authorities, if not informed.
o Permission for restarting is required to be obtained from
statutory authorities.
o Keep registers for recording the entries, details, inventory, list
of persons etc. & preserve the all the documents, log books,
maps, registers all records taken from the site.
o Keep the record of help; Co-operation, Mutual aiders sought
from others & write thanks giving letters to them.
o Arrange the compensations to the affected persons, injured
persons, dead etc. as per circumstance and if applicable,
keep the records accordingly.
o Estimate the expenses incurred during the emergency.
o Estimate the various expenses under different head &
prepare the total expenditures statement.
o Appoint the internal committee to investigate into the causes
of the accident / incident, if necessary and get report.

2. In Case of Off-Site Emergency Plan:


Being apex body during the Off-Site Emergency Period, the Crisis Group will
get the report from emergency services for safe rehabilitation and Pollution
Control Authority for safe environment condition and then decide the
declaration of termination of emergency. The authority may constitute the
enquiry committee, by appointing inclusive of expert persons and ask to
submit the said report within specified period. Then, Crisis Group will ask the
explanation from management on the said report. On winding up the

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actions, the Crisis Groups will permit the management to clean and re-
starting the work for process and other related work as mentioned in above
Para 7.12.1- point No. (7).

7.13 Corrective Actions

The accident is eye opening toward the irregularities. Similarly, the occurrence of
major emergency directly indicates the shortcomings or weaknesses of the plant,
handling method, transportation, working procedure, storage procedure, unsafe
condition or unsafe actions etc. It may reveal from the investigation or
recommendations of the committee.

Necessary corrective steps / actions in light of the investigation report or findings


are required to be taken to ensure that such emergency accident does not
repeat. Therefore, modification, alterations, changes in operation, instruction,
process, and handling are suggested, should be implemented accordingly to
make working safe.

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ANNEXURE SECTION

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List of Annexure:

Annexure 1: Plot plan / Plan Lay out


Annexure 2: Organization Plant
Annexure 3: Accident reporting Form
Annexure 4: Emergency Telephone numbers
Annexure 5: MSDS
Annexure 6: Meteorological Data
Annexure 7: Fire Fighting Layout

List of Appendix:

Appendix 1: Fire fighting equipments


Appendix 2: Medical Facilities available
Appendix 3: Transport Facility provided

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & LIABILITY

The consulting services conducted by Green Circle Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd (the
“Company”) were performed using generally accepted guidelines, standards, and/or
practices, which the Company considers reliable. Although the Company performed its
consulting services pursuant to reliable and generally accepted practices in the industry,
the Company does not guarantee or provide any representations or warranties with
respect to Client’s use, interpretation or application of the findings, conclusions, and/or
suggestions of the consulting services provided by the Company. Moreover, the findings,
conclusions, and the suggestions resulting from the consulting service are based upon
certain assumptions, information, documents, and procedures provided by the
Customer. AS SUCH, IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL THE COMPANY
BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMGES OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS OF THE
CUSTOMER OR ITS CUSTOMERS, AGENTS AND DISTRIBUTORS, RESULTING FROM, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY. The
Customer agrees that the Company shall have no liability for damages, which may result
from Client’s use, interpretation or application of the consulting services provided by the
Company.

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