Toolbox 8- Emergency Evacuation

by: desertknightfm Rhojel

Live Fuel gas line at PR-E/W and Process Area where we have ongoing activities is highly hazardous. This live fuel gas lines are marked. Any activities made w/in the Live Area will require an approved United Safe Work Permit.

Everyone is advice to take extra precaution especially during hot work activity when working near/ and or directly above the live fuel gas line. The hazards from possible fire or violent explosion must be prevented in order to protect us from potential body injury or death, damage to the project facility.

The following safety precautions should be followed when working near the live fuel gas line.

·         Secure the necessary safe work permit.

·         Identify the specific details in your safe work permit; work execution, location, gas burning, welding, grinding & drilling.

·         Follow the safe hot work procedure, assign firewatcher & use sufficient fire blanket with standby fire extinguisher.

·         Gas testing should be done prior to hot work in a continuous basis.

·         Check extension cords and welding cables prior to start of work. “Do not use damaged electrical tools”.

·         Make sure that grounding clamp sis connected at least 18” in distance from the weld point.

·         Ensure that tools/ and or materials are well secured while working above the live line.

·         Keep all fuel driven equipment at a safe distance away from the live line.

·         Cranes will not be allowed to travel under the pipe racks.

·         All mobile phone must be turn-off when working at the plant.

·         Lighter and matches are not allowed at the plant.

What to do during emergency evacuation situations in cases of gas leak, fire or explosion.

• Upon hearing the emergency alarm stop your work immediately secure your tools & materials, turn off electrical tools/equipment and proceed with caution to the assembly area. Do not run.
• Look for the wind direction thru the wind sack and/or steam.
• Never attempt to extinguish the fire alone.
• Do not go back for any reason unless the area was declared safe.
• If you are driving, park your car at the side of the road. Stop the engine & leave the ignition key.
• Supervisor should take a head count for all employees, visitors etc.
• Report your roll call results, and any other issues to the safety emergency response team members/supervisors.
• Renew your safe work permit, as previous permits are void.

“Strictly following all simple safety instructions shall make us safe and sound all the time”