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Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
PLAN
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Table of Contents
1. Program Mission Statement: .......................................................................................................... 4
2. Scope of Plan: ................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Access Road ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Policy Statement...............................................................................................................................4
5. National and International Legislation and Guidance...................................................................... 5
6. RESPONSIBILITIES: ............................................................................................................................5
7. Direction and Control: ......................................................................................................................6
8. Plan development and Maintenance: ..............................................................................................7
9. Contingency Planning Committee:................................................................................................... 7
10. Four Phases of Contingency Planning: .............................................................................................7
10.1 Emergency Plan Review Mechanism ..............................................................................................7
11. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE: .............................................................................................8
11.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8
11.2 IDENTIFICATION/NOTIFICATION OF AN EMERGENCY: ................................................................... 8
11.2.1 Person Identifying Emergency: .................................................................................................... 8
11.2.2 Emergency Coordinator: .............................................................................................................. 9
11.2.3 EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT: ......................................................................................................... 9
11.3 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS: .....................................................................................10
organizations, local government, or corporate officials. ......................................................................10
11.3.1 Communications with local emergency organizations and the facility: ....................................10
11.3.2 Communications among facility personnel: ..............................................................................10
11.3.3 Alerting emergency response personnel: ..................................................................................10
11.3.4 Raising the Alarm and Communication .....................................................................................10
11.4 EMERGENCY REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: .................................................10
11.4.1 Notification of Corporate Regional Personnel:..........................................................................10
12. Action for define Events: ................................................................................................................11
12.1 Serious Injury or Illness ...............................................................................................................11
12.2 Snakebite.....................................................................................................................................12
12.3 Road Accident ...............................................................................................................................12
12.4 Fatality.........................................................................................................................................12
13. Fire Prevention and Firefighting:....................................................................................................13
13.1 Organization and Personnel Responsibility: .................................................................................13
13.1.1 Fire Warden ...............................................................................................................................14
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13.1.2 Firefighting Team / First Aid Team...........................................................................................14
13.1.3 Incident Completion.................................................................................................................14
14. Spillage ...........................................................................................................................................14
14.1 Chemical Spill ................................................................................................................................14
14.2 Compressed Gas Cylinder Leakage .............................................................................................15
Precaution:............................................................................................................................................15
Safe Use Practices .................................................................................................................................16
15. Natural Disaster..............................................................................................................................16
15.1 Severe Weather........................................................................................................................16
15.1.1 Security Officer Procedure for Severe Weather.....................................................................17
15.2 Flood Emergency.........................................................................................................................17
15.2.1 Monitoring Potential Flood Event:.............................................................................................17
15.2.2 Emergency Response ..............................................................................................................18
15.2.3 Community Information and Warnings .....................................................................................18
15.2.4 Evacuation ................................................................................................................................19
15.2.5 Flood Rescue ..............................................................................................................................19
15.2.3 After the flood:...........................................................................................................................19
15.3 Earthquake....................................................................................................................................20
16. High Alert in case of Bomb Threat..................................................................................................21
16.1 Bomb Threat Response .................................................................................................................21
16.2 Suspicious Item Is Found ...........................................................................................................21
16.3 Suspicious parcels and Letter........................................................................................................22
16.4 Emergency Coordinator / Security Officer....................................................................................22
17. Acts of Aggression ..........................................................................................................................23
17.1 Armed Assault at Site/Camp .........................................................................................................23
17.1.1 Program Goals............................................................................................................................23
17.1.2 Types of Armed Assault .............................................................................................................23
17.1.3 Response to Armed Assault .......................................................................................................23
17.1.4 Gunfire within the Site/Camp ....................................................................................................23
17.1.5 Gunfire outside the Site/Camp ..................................................................................................23
18. Emergency Response Preparedness Training ................................................................................24
18.1 Plan Training .................................................................................................................................24
19. Emergency Drill ..............................................................................................................................25
19.1 Plan Drills and Exercises................................................................................................................25
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19.2 Exercise Documentation ...............................................................................................................25
20. Emergency Contact Numbers.........................................................................................................26
APPENDIX A Project layout plan .........................................................................................................26
Details of Reviewed by
Revision no. Date Prepared/Revised by Approved by
Revision
2. Scope of Plan:
It is HSE Departments intent to prevent all foreseeable emergency situations that might impact the
safety of ZPPL/G/S/OES employees and visitors through the implementation of a facility safety and
health program and the regular training of personnel in emergency procedures. However, it is
recognized that emergency situations are not totally preventable.
3. Access Road
The Project site is about 8 km from the Sindh Coastal Highway connecting the main National
Highway and the project site. Access to the site is possible via an existing dirt road (approx. 2 km
long) from the Sindh Coastal Highway, which passes through Goth Karam Ali Baloch, agricultural
fields and a check-post built by the management of HDPPL. This dirt road is currently used to provide
access to the wind power project of HDPPL and ZPPL.
ZPPL has proposed to build an access road of approximately 1.5 km long from the check-post to the
eastern boundary of the Western Land near T-25. ZPPL will liaise with the project management of
HDPPL for acquiring necessary permits or approvals for passing through the HDPPL check-post.
Equipment, supplies and personnel will move in and out from the site using this dirt road.
4. Policy Statement
The OES Emergency Response Plan is to immediately evacuate non-essential employees in the event
of fire, explosion, release of hazardous materials or other emergencies that create a potential for
immediate danger to life and health. Following the safe securing of the Site systems, essential
employees are evacuated. The use of fire-fighting or other emergency equipment is allowed only by
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those employees trained in their use, and only in cases where extinguishers can control size of the
fire and a minimal danger to the safety of response employees is recognized.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibility for the preparedness effort;
PROJECT MANAGER:
The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for all facility activities, including final approval of
the emergency response program. The Plant Manager is specifically responsible for the emergency
response program and is directly responsible for developing and maintaining the plan and
coordinating the plan with other response organizations, as applicable and available.
The emergency response plan is reviewed and updated annually and is forwarded to key
organizations and appropriate individuals responsible for implementing the plan. Telephone
numbers referenced in emergency response procedures are updated quarterly.
PLANT PERSONNEL:
Understanding the safety orientation given to them upon their arrival at the plant.
Immediately reporting any emergency or potential emergency to the nearest OES employee.
Proceeding to the nearest and safest evacuation point from their position when directed by
a OES employee or when the Emergency Coordinator has declared an emergency.
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EMERGENCY COORDINATOR;
The Emergency Coordinator has the authority to conduct the following in emergency situations:
The Project Manager or his designated alternates are responsible for emergency coordination on a
24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis. The Project Manager at any point during an emergency can
relieve the acting Emergency Coordinator.
The following is a list of the designated Emergency Coordinators in order of their hierarchy:
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Emergency Rescue Plan. Each department within the site/camp is obligated to conform to the
policies set for this basic plan. HSE Department and ER Team identified below will assist each
department with the implementation of this Emergency Response Plan.
b) Response
It is the initial phase when the incident has occurred. Emergency plans and protocols are activated to
protect lives and property from further harm. Response activities include warning, evacuation,
rescue, and similar operations.
C) Mitigation
Mitigation is the corner stone of emergency management. It is the ongoing effort to lessen the
impact that disasters have on people and property. In addition mitigation measures can help reduce
loses and suffering so that there is less demands for funds and resources in the aftermath of
an incident.
d) Recovery
The time required for the recovery of the functional area and the restoration of normal services
depends on the damages caused by the disaster. The recovery process begins immediately after the
disaster and takes place in correlation with mitigation operations and in accordance with the plan
that has been implemented. The primary goal is to restore normal operations as soon as possible.
11.1 Introduction
Emergency in this context means Fire, Medical case, Industrial Injury and or extensive property
damage. Potential Emergencies might be falling from Height, Failure of Lifting Gears, Fold, Earth
Quake, Flood, Collapse of Scaffolding and Vehicle accident. The objective of this Procedure is to
reduce the severity of loss and handle the situation in the best possible ways. It is therefore
necessary to ensure that all the employees at this project know what they have to do in the event of
an emergency.
Any emergency occurring at camp or job site may cause serious injuries, loss of life and extensive
damage to property. These situations may demand adequate rescue and relief measure to handle
such events quickly and effectively. The objective of this procedure is to reduce the severity of loss
and handle the situation in the best possible ways. It must be clearly understood that it is not a
substitute for maintaining good standard of health and safety requirements.
It is necessary to ensure that all the employees know what they have to do in the event of an
emergency through this procedure, the responsibilities and duties of the key personnel and every
individual shall be made clear. Practical training and program of regular drills and exercises, the
procedure addition to the duties and responsibilities of evacuation Fire Fighting, rescue,
searching and tackling other type of emergencies, will carry out testing of the system. It shall also
indicate the availability of facilities such as location of firefighting equipment, assembly points, exits
and access routes and procedure to take help from any outside agency in case of need.
B. The employee will notify the shift supervisor and inform him of the following:
Identity of the notifying employee.
Nature of the emergency.
Location of the emergency.
As many details of the emergency as possible. This should include as many of these items as
possible: the medium, approximate size of leak/fire/release, volume, systems and area
affected, injured personnel, and any actions taken by personnel to mitigate the emergency.
C. The employee will evacuate or remain at the site as directed by the Emergency Coordinator.
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11.2.2 Emergency Coordinator:
A. Based on the information provided by the person identifying the emergency, the Emergency
Coordinator will determine the facilities ability to isolate and contain the emergency.
B. Determine the need to evacuate the facility of all non-essential personnel.
C. Report the emergency over the facility communication system to inform all personnel of the
emergency and if needed, to evacuate. This communication will also provide:
D. Notify the facility management in order of hierarchy as outlined in the attached Emergence
Notification Plan and the list of Emergency Coordinators in this Plan.
E. Notify local emergency agencies as required, for assistance.
F. Direct evolutions by plant operations personnel as required to isolate and contain the
emergency, place the facility in a safe and/or secure condition, and/or evacuate as
applicable.
G. When an emergency results in the release of hazardous substances in a reportable quantity,
the Emergency Coordinator will immediately incorporate the procedures outlined in the Spill
Prevention, Control, and/or the Environmental Management Plan as applicable.
This evaluation should be weighed against the response capability of the facility. The Emergency
Coordinator shall assess the possible hazards to human health, property, and the environment,
which may result from the release of hazardous substances, fire, flood, or explosion. The following
considerations should be weighed in classifying an assessment:
Time of emergency
Location of emergency
Nature of emergency (Identity, quantity, source)
Duration of emergency
Personnel exposures
Equipment involved
The most effective techniques to be employed for providing containment.
Root cause of emergency
Fire
Weather conditions
Potential hazard to life
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Downwind hazard exposure in relation to wind direction.
Additional assistance required/available
Effects of hazardous surface water runoff from water or chemical agents used to control fire
and heat induced explosion.
Notification requirements, including those to off site and/or regulatory agencies.
Manual Hooter will be used in camp and at site. On hearing an emergency alarm all personnel shall
evacuate the room or workplace. Before leaving the room or work place the individual should leave
the room / work place as safe as possible like switching off of lights, appliances, running
machines/vehicles, gas cylinder, and gas burners.
All personnel shall assemble at the nearest point. Fire Safety Officer will carry out head counting.
Everyone will stay over there till up to all clear.
All the members of the respected teams shall report to the Fire Safety Officer. The Fire Safety Officer
shall take direction from the Fire fighter / fire wardens.
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A. verbal report is the first step of the reporting and notification process. The verbal report
should be done as soon as possible.
B. The second step is the written report notification requirement as a follow up to the verbal
communication (e-mail in 24 hours and accident/incident investigation report when
completed).
C. Accident/Incidents that result in injury, property damage, liability and near-miss cases must
be reported promptly to appropriate management. Likewise, each incident is to be
investigated to determine immediate, basic, root cause and contributing factors so that
corrective measures can be taken. This effort, plus sharing lessons learned, are key elements
to safeguarding employees, the public and company operations.
D. Emergency notification should be provided to lender within 48 hours of emergency
E. The DPS Plant Manager is responsible for notifying appropriate personnel and agencies
including the corporate offices of:
Safety
Emergency Response
Security
Risk Management
Communications
Environmental Protection
Legal
Or
The designated on-site emergency coordinator via public address system.
In-charge HSE
Make immediate area safe
Arrange best possible interim medical arrangements for patient during transfer to hospital
or while attendance by paramedic is being arranged
Advise Field Response Team Leader, request assistance as appropriate
12.4 Fatality
Until the identity of the deceased has been positively confirmed, the accident shall be referred to as
suspected fatality of project member. Next of kin should not be notified prior to positive
identification of the deceased.
Actions Required
EHS team is responsible to take action on immediate bases
EHS Engineer / EHS In-charge and/or EHS Manager will inform to project manager through
phone or mobile about accident and confirm the exact location or area of accident.
Project manager to contact Head Office immediately
In conjunction with HODs, arrange contact with appropriate local authorities e.g. police
Attempt to resuscitate the casualty if appropriate
Take all steps to preserve the dignity of the casualty
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Where appropriate ensure that fatality site is not disturbed prior the arrival of the
appropriate authorities and or incident investigation teams
Suspend all operations
Liaise with and take advice from Head Office / HODs
Seek to obtain positive identification of the deceased.
Secure the deceased persons property and personal effects.
Record details of all events.
Do not make any statements to the media, all media enquiries shall be directed to head
office.
The facility is committed to preventing the occurrence of fires and situations that may
promote a fire at the facility.
Fire prevention is the responsibility of all facility personnel. Employees should follow safe
practices to minimize fire hazards, and supervisors must ensure that safe practices are
followed on a daily basis. Supervisors shall check their work areas daily for fire prevention
problems and report these problems promptly to the HSE Department for corrective action.
All fire protection equipment will be inspected monthly by the HSE Department.
2) All areas in the facility will be inspected to check for the following unsafe conditions:
Blocked or locked fire exits
Poor housekeeping procedures
Smoking in non-designated areas
Flammable/combustible materials not stored properly
Obstructed access to electrical rooms and panels
Fire Fighting Teams would be established and trained to deal with most eventualities. All the
members of the fire team shall report to Fire Fighting Officer shall work according to his direction.
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13.1.1 Fire Warden
Fire Wardens shall be established separately for camp (camp In-charge will lead in the camp area)
and at site (Project Manager will lead at the site) with assigned responsibilities; specifically they will
have the following responsibilities:
As soon as the evacuation alarm is sounded, they will check all areas to confirm that all the
employees have left the premises; if they find a victim they shall inform the project
manager/ firefighting officer.
The project manager / firefighting officer shall assist the firefighting team by maintaining a
muster count and keep a record of all employees present. In the event of a no show they
will alert the firefighting team/ fire wardens. .
The team shall be responsible for recovering a casualty and getting him to the medical center
without aggravating his injuries.
The Project Manager and site I/C HSE shall visit all location to ensure that the duties assigned to the
responsible parties are clearly understand.
14. Spillage
14.1 Chemical Spill
Major Spill
Dont Panic! Do not attempt to clean up the spill without knowledge!
If the spill presents an immediate danger, evacuate all users.
Remove casualties contaminated clothing. Flush with water at least 15 to 30 minutes.
Emergency Procedures should consider the immediate danger to persons and ensure
effective containment and clean up, appropriate disposal of waste material and notification
to all relevant authorities.
Do not touch any harmful substance. Take precautions to protect yourself if necessary.
Raise the alarm evacuate persons not involved in contamination from the area. Isolate
contaminated individuals and treat as per MSDS. Isolate affected persons and keep on site. If
required, summon a First Aid Officer.
Contact Project Manager or I/C HSE / Coordinator or nearest fire warden. Advise security to
notify Emergency Services if necessary.
Close doors to prevent further contamination. Secure the area to keep non-emergency
response personnel away from danger.
Assist the emergency response personnel and supply the Material Safety Data Sheet/s
(MSDS) if the chemical/s is known.
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In conjunction with expert assistance, minimize the spread of contamination and commence
decontamination/clean up procedures.
Users must always ensure all these fittings are properly installed. Always use gas detector or soapy
water or any suitable solution to ensure that are no leakage to the system.
Precaution:
Ensure cylinders are properly labeled when received. Do not accept cylinders that are not
labeled. Do not add, remove, or alter any cylinder markings or labels.
Wear eye protection, safety shoes, and work gloves when handling cylinders.
When a cylinder or valve is corroded or malfunctioning notify the gas supplier.
Do not modify or repair any part of the cylinder, including the pressure relief device and
valve.
Use a hand truck or approved lifting device to move cylinders. Never lift cylinders by the
valve cap.
Valve caps shall be in place and hand tightened when cylinders are in storage or being
transported. Valve caps are not needed when cylinders are in use.
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Cylinders should not be used as rollers, supports, or for any purpose other than to contain
and use the contents, as received from the supplier.
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15.1.1 Security Officer Procedure for Severe Weather
Monitor Weather Alert Radio and report severe weather alerts from the National Weather
Service as follows:
On receipt of a severe weather advisory, notify the I/C HSE.
Monitor the weather radio/TV and provide any updates to the Facility Emergency
Coordinator as received.
Implement any actions as requested by the I/C HSE.
If a tornado is sighted or reported to be approaching the facility, make an announcement
over the radio/TV system. Instruct all personnel to seek cover. Call (phone#) and report the
situation.
11.1.2 HSE Procedures for Severe Weather
Respond to and direct the actions of the Emergency Response Team and facility employees
in securing the facility in preparation for severe weather conditions and in response to such
occurrences.
Ensure those necessary actions such as evacuation, accountability of personnel, and securing
of facility property is initiated.
Relocate employees and visitors to an area of safe refuge, if necessary.
Establish a telephone communication capability to allow employees and visitors to notify
their relatives/friends of their whereabouts and status.
Assess damage impact, areas that cannot be re-occupied.
Assess whether temporary repair work by employees to minimize further damage is feasible.
The release of flood bulletins and information with regard to response activities at the time of a flood
event is the responsibility of ERP Team..
EHS Department has the responsibility to assist ERP Team to warn individuals within the community
including activation of flood warning systems, where they exist.
In cases where severe flash flooding is predicted, dam failure is likely or flooding necessitating
evacuation of communities is predicted, the ERP and EHS team may consider the use of the Emergency
Alert System.
15.2.4 Evacuation
The decision to recommend or warn people to prepare to evacuate or to evacuate immediately
rests with the ERP Team .
Once the decision is made ERP & EHS Team are responsible for the evacuation process where
possible. ERP Team is responsible for the development and communication of evacuation
warnings.
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b. Analyze all salvageable materials and equipment; begin discard/removal of all non-salvageable
materials/equipment
b. Remove sandbags, window boarding and other items used to protect building exterior.
c. Cleaning/drying of all essential equipment (lubricate as needed).
d. Dehumidify/dry all damp/moist areas.
e. Preserve equipment/materials that might otherwise be lost.
f. Reclaim any salvageable supplies/business operating equipment.
g. Conduct safety walkthrough by the Safety Committee and other necessary building/utilities
officials: Fire Department, Electric/Gas Utilities, Building Inspector, etc.
15.3 Earthquake
One of the greatest threats during an earthquake is falling debris. Earthquakes are unpredictable
and strike without warning. Therefore, it is important to know the appropriate steps to take when
one occurs, and to be so thoroughly familiar with these steps, that you can react quickly and safely.
If you are in a commercial or residential building, remember the following procedures.
Search
Assemble and deploy search security teams as per plan
Security Teams search assigned areas; Workers search own areas
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Notify other search teams and continue search if necessary
Secure area where item is located, DO NOT GUARD IT, (stay away from item). If possible and
can be done on the way out of area, open doors and windows near item
Notify management of the situation and direct them to prepare for evacuation
Select evacuation routes and assembly areas that are away from the suspicious item
Redeploy security teams/firefighting team to clear evacuation routes and assembly areas
Meet arriving emergency responders and brief them, letting them speak with person who find
item and informing them where the item is located
When evacuation routes and assembly areas are cleared, conduct evacuation as per
evacuation protocol
Law enforcement will resume command of the scene. The Bomb Threat Response Team should
remain at scene to inform and manage evacuees, media, parents, and others as appropriate
Continue with Reoccupy or Dismiss action, as appropriate
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17. Acts of Aggression
Acts of aggression have always been observed in different situations and locations. An attack on any
one of our vulnerable areas could cause major damage to site property and widespread casualty
situations. Emergency personnel must be prepared for the possibility of act of violence against
company employees or property. All employees and workers are encouraged to report any
suspicious behavior to Area In-charge/concerned department and finally report to the project
manager.
WARNING: Do not attempt to Subdue Armed Assailants If such actions could result
in increased Danger or Injury to Employees or other Personnel.
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18. Emergency Response Preparedness Training
Work force will be trained to meet an emergency and immediate response as soon as possible.
Muster points and escape route will be defined and communicated to employees by direction
signboards.
Periodically Mock drill will be conducted to train the work force to assess the effectiveness of
ERP and preparedness to meet an emergency.
Employees will receive training initially upon employment and thereafter at the following
periodicities:
The goal of emergency response training is to ensure that all personnel within the facility are
provided with education and training on the emergency plan and the interrelationship of the
emergency plan to the associated emergency response procedures.
The training program is divided into three separate courses; emergency response orientation
training for non-emergency response personnel, and initial and review/re-qualification for
emergency response personnel.
Review/Re-qualification Training
The review/re-qualification training program follows the same design as the initial training
program. The emphasis of the review training will be on changes to the emergency plan and
procedures, problems/issues identified during actual emergency conditions, drills, exercises and
communication techniques.
.
Frequency of Drills/Exercise
The plan will be exercised at least QUARTERLY on varied work shifts. Specific areas to be evaluated
during the QUARTERLY exercise will include the following:
a) Evacuation and accountability of personnel
b) Proper functioning of alarm system
c) Special procedures for evacuation of personnel with special disabilities or impairments
d) Response time of emergency response personnel to emergency situation
e) Adherence to plan procedures.
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20. Emergency Contact Numbers
Emergency contact numbers, including the following shall be communicated to all employees, sub-
contractors and visitors and local communities:
Project Manager
Project ESHS Manager
Emergency Response Coordinator
Police
Fire Brigade
Ambulance/Nearest Hospital
.
NAME OF
ORGANIZATION / CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE NO REMARKS
INSTITUTION / TITLE
Emergency
Project Manager
Construction
Manager
ESHS Manager
Emergency Response
Coordinator
Site Evacuation and Emergency Response Layout will be added in this plan when will available.
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