Onsite Emergency Plan

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Address Of Your Company

ON SITE EMERGENCY PLANON SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

Month & YearMonth & Year

REVISION -IREVISION -I

Prepared By Checked By Approved By

Safety Officer Safety Manager Unit Head

[Names & Signature]

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INDEX

CHAPTERNO.

TOPIC PAGE NO.

1 PREFACE 4

2 PREAMBLE 5 - 9

1 Emergency 52 Nature of Emergency 53 Process Description 64 Identification of Hazardous Area 65 Objectives of the Plan 76 Emergency Control Center 77 Assembly Points 88 Codification of Sirens 89

1011

Training & EducationMock drillUpdating the Plan

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3 EMERGENCY ORGANISATION 10

4 KEY PERSONNEL AND THEIRRESPONSIBILITIES

11 - 15

1 Site Controller 112 Incident Controller 12

3 Personnel / Administrative Manger 134 Security Officer 135 Departmental Heads 146 First Aid team 147 Factory Fire Squad Personnel 15

5

6.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

LIST OF ANNEXURES

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

A. Brief description of the manufacturing process

B. Telephone numbers of Police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals & other outsideEmergency Services

C. Telephone numbers & addresses of Key Personnel

D. Telephone numbers of MARG members.

E. List of Fire and Rescue Squad Members

F. Information on Fire hydrant System

G. List of fire Extinguisher.

H. List of Personnel Protective Equipment.

I First aid medical facilities.

J List of Some hazardous Chemical and action.

K Scenario Based Emergency action.

L Emergency organization Chart

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CHAPTER 1

PREFACE

1.1 The enclosed On-site Emergency Plan is made forthe Bulk drug manufacturingplant of M/s XYZ Ltd. Plot No: XYZ, MIDC, ___________

1.2 The plant has a manufacturing facility to produce Bulk Drug viz..

1.3 The plant is designed and equipped to handle hazardous chemical and to carry

out various processes and operations on these chemicals. The plant is provided

with Fire Hydrant system, Fire extinguishers and Scrubber system. In addition to

this adequate types and number of Personal Protective Equipement, First Aid

Boxes, Eye washers, Ventilation system has been provided.

1.4 Considering the types of operations carried out in the plant and the nature, extent

of hazards existing, the management of M/s XYZ LTD thought it necessary to

have some system of tackling an emergency.

1.5 The formulation of this document is an outcome of the above thought process.

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CHAPTER 2

PREAMBLE

In spite of various preventive and precautionary measures taken in the plant, the

possibility of a mishap cannot be totally ruled out. Hence, the need to prepare a

Contingency Plan for dealing with incidences which may still occur and are likely to

affect LIFE and /orPROPERTY, both within the plant and in the immediate

neighborhood.

Such an emergency could be the result of malfunction of the Plant & Equipment or non-

observance of operating instructions. It could, at times, be the consequence of acts

outside the control of plant management like severe storm, earthquake, flooding, or

deliberate acts of arson or sabotage.

A Major Emergency in the plant is one that may cause serious injury or loss of life and

damage to the property.

This On Site Emergency Plan (OEP) explains the code of conduct of all personnel in the

plant along with the actions to be carried out in case of an Emergency. This plan gives

the guidelines for employees, contractors, transporters, etc. It not only defines

responsibilities but also informs about prompt rescue operations, evacuations,

rehabilitation, co-ordination and communication.

1. EMERGENCY:

An Emergency is a situation, which may lead to or cause large-scale damage ordestruction of life, property or environment within or out side the Factory. Such

an unexpected situation may be too difficult to handle for the normal work force

within the plant.

2. NATURE OF EMERGENCY:

The emergency specified in the OEPrefers to occurrence of one or more of the

following events: -

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a. Fire/Explosion.

b. Major accident such as structural or building collapse, overturning of road

tanker containing flammable substances.

c. Natural calamities like storm, flood, earthquake, etc.,

d. Sabotage act of terrorism, civil commotion, air raid etc.

3. PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

A brief description of the Manufacturing Process is given in Annexure A.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS:

HAZARD AREA PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE

ACCIDENT

Explosion Boilers / Transformers/ Receivers for the Aircompressors.

Malfunctioning of theSafety Valve

Flammable PetroleumProduct Storage Tank/ Drum Storagearea

External fire causingpressure built up in thetanks / barrels

Fire H.S.D. / FO StorageArea

Flammable vapor / airmixture and source ofignition.

Flammable PetroleumProduct StorageTank / Drum Storage

Shed /Production Area

Formation on pool in thedyke wall and source ofignition.

External fire Built up of

internal pressure Failure

of the top cover Tank onFire

Spillage Acid / Alkali StorageArea

Spillage of Acid / Alkali dueto rupture of the pipe line,collapse of the storage tank

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5. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN:

a) To control the emergency, localise it and if possible eliminate it.

b ) To avoid confusion, panic and to handle the emergency with clear cut

actions.c ) To minimize loss of life and property to the plant as well as to the

neighbourhood.

d ) To make head count and carry out rescue operations.

e ) To treat the injured persons.

f ) To preserve records and to take steps to prevent

recurrence.

g ) To restore normalcy.

6. EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE:

For the purpose of handling emergency, the following Emergency Control

Centres has been identified.

During normal working hours - The Administrative Office

During other times - The Security Office.

All communications to and from will originate at this CONTROL CENTRE. The

Emergency Control Center will have the following: -

a) A copy of ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN.

b) List of important telephone numbers such as Police, Fire

Brigade, Hospitals, and other outside Emergency Services, etc.

(Refer Annexure B).

c) List of key Personnel with addresses and telephone numbers.

(Refer Annexure C).

d ) List of Fire and Rescue Squad Members (Refer Annexure E).

e) Plant layout indicating storage of hazardous materials

f) List Fire Extinguisher. (Refer Annexure G).

g) Fire Fighting System (layout of Fire Hydrants)

h) List of Personal Protective Equipment (Refer Annexure H)

i) First Aid box.

7. ASSEMBLY POINTS

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In case of an EMERGENCY the employees should assemble near the defined

Assembly Points, as indicated below: -

Fire Fighters - Area near Security Gate.

First Aiders - Area near Security Gate.

Others - Area near Security Gate.

Wind direction to be determined by the WIND SOCKS installed on top of the

Engineering Building.THE EMPLOYEES SHOULD RUN PERPENDICULAR TO

THE WIND DIRECTION AND NOT AGAINST / ALONG THE WIND DIRECTION.

8. CODIFICATION OF SIRENS

Sr. SIRENS INDICATES AUTHORITY

1. 30 SECOND

CONTINUOUS

ON SITE

EMERGENCY (ALERT)

INCIDENT

CONTROLLER

2. 1 MINUTE

CONTINOUS

EMERGENCY

CONTROLLED

(ALL CLEAR)

SITE CONTROLLER

NOTE: 1) EMERGENCY SIREN TO BE SOUNDED ONLY IF REQUIRED2) ALL EMPLOYEES IN AREAS OTHER THAN AFFECTED TO CONTINUE

WORK UNLESS DISASTER SIREN IS BLOWN.

3) NO EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION MEMBER WILL LEAVE THE

EMERGENCY SPOT UNLESS `ALL CLEAR SIREN BLOWN.

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9. TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

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Experience with on site emergency planning has proved the need of training and

rehearsal. Major emergency procedure should be laid down clearly and convincingly to

everyone on site particularly Key Personnel and Essential workers.

It is obvious that in house or outdoor training is essential. The duties and responsibilities

of each person and the emergency procedure to be followed by him should be very

clear.

a. Seminar/refresher guidance On Site Emergency Plan.

b. Emergency instruction Booklet.

Seminar: Seminar is conducted in house/. Site controller will explain the plan to all

associated concerned employees.

Expert from outside explain the plan to all associated concerned employees. Expert

from also may be invited to impart training.

Emergency instruction Booklet:

Emergency instruction Booklet contains all detailed emergency duties. The booklet

contains

Emergency duties,

Reporting relationship.

Thus everyone is conspicuous about his role in the Emergency Plan.

10. MOCK REHEARSAL:

Inform all the employees about mock drill.

Fix the date for mock drill.

Observers will not be involved in the exercise. They will monitor the Mock drill.

Emergency Siren / alarm will be raised.

After hearing the Siren / alarm, Emergency procedure will be followed as

mentioned in the OEP.

Observer will note down the activities with respect to the time.

11. UPDATING THE PLAN:

As and when required the On Site Emergency Management plan will be updated. After

each drill the plan will be thoroughly received to take account of shortcoming and

accordingly plan will be updated.

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CHAPTER - 3

EMERGENCY ORGANISATION

Responsibility will be automatically delegated in absence of concern person/s in

following manner.

SITE CONTROLLER:

xyz

INCIDENT CONTROLLER:

DUTY OFFICER ON SUNDAYS/HOLIDAYS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

ALL HODs, Sachin K. Thorat

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE:

P&A DEPARTMENTS

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CHAPTER - 4

KEY PERSONNEL & THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Key Personnels Responsibility during normal working hours :-

1. Site Controller:

He will retain overall responsibility for the factory and its personnel. As soon as

he is informed of the emergency he shall proceed to the control room and meet

the P&A. Manager. His duties shall be:

i) Assess the magnitude of the situation and decide if staff needs to be

evacuated from their assembly points.

ii) Exercise direct operational control over areas other than those affected.

iii) Maintain a continuous review of possible development and assess in

consultation with Incident Controller and other Key personnel as to whether

shutting down of the plant or any section of the plant and evacuation of

persons is required.

iv) Liaison with Senior Officials of Police, Fire Brigade, Directorate of Industrial

Safety, provide advice on possible effects on areas outside the factory

premises.

v) Control rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency.

vi) Issue authorised statements to news media, and ensure that evidence is

preserved for inquiries to be conducted by statutory authorities.

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2. Incident Controller:

On hearing of an emergency siren he will rush to the scene of the occurrenceand take overall charge and report to Site Controller. On arrival he will assess

the scale of emergency and decide if major emergency exists or is likely and

inform the Communication Officer accordingly.

(1) Direct all operations within the affected areas with the priorities for safety of

personnel minimise damage to the plant, property and minimise loss of

materials.

(2) Pending arrival of Site Controller, assume the duties of his post and, in

particular.

(3) (a) Direct the shutting down and evacuation of plant and areas likely to be

adversely affected by the emergency.

(b) Ensure that all Key personnel and outside help are called in.

(4) Provide advice and information to the Fire squad & Security Officer and the

local fire service as and when they arrive.

(5) Ensure that all non-essential workers/staff of the areas affected are

evacuated to the appropriate assembly points, and the areas are searched

for casualties.

(6) In the event of failure of electric supply and internal telephones, set up

communication point and establish contact with Emergency Control Centre.

(7) Report on all significant developments to the P. & A manager.

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(8) Have regard to the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any

inquiry into the causes and circumstances, which caused or escalated the

emergency.

3. Human Resources Manager:

He will also work as liaison Officer and will be stationed at the Main Entrance

(Security Office near Main Gate) during the emergency. He will under the

direction of the site Controller handle police, press and other inquiries, receive

reports from roll-call leaders from assembly points and pass on the absentee

information to the Incident Controller. His responsibilities shall include -

(1) To ensure that casualties receive adequate attention, to arrange additional

help if required and information relatives.

(2) To control traffic movements into the factory and ensuring that alternative

transport is available when need arises.

(3) When emergency is prolonged, arrange for the relief of personnel and

organise refreshments / catering facility.

(4) From information received, advise the Site Controller of the situation,

recommending (if necessary) evacuation of staff from assembly points.

(5) Recruit suitable staff to act as runners between the Incident Controller and

himself if the telephone and other system of communication fails due to

whatsoever reasons.

(6) Maintain prior agreed inventory in the control centre.

(7) In case of prolonged emergency involving risk to outside areas by wind-

blown materials, contact local Meteorological Office to receive early

notification of changes in weather conditions.

4. Security Officer:

On hearing alarm advise fire squad and security staff in the factory of the incident

zone and cancel the alarm. He will also announce through telephone or

messengers to the HR Manager, Incident Controller and Site Controller that

incident has occurred in such and such zone. He will open the gates nearest to

the incident and stand by to direct the emergency service.

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If told of a large escape of gas he shall inform the Incident Controller by

telephone and stand-by the telephone to receive further messages.

On hearing the emergency alarm, he will immediately contact Site Controller and

on his advice call the local fire brigade. In case fire is discovered but no alarm is

sounding he shall receive information about location from the person discovering

the fire and thereafter immediately consult the Site Incident Controller and make

announcement on telephone telling the staff location of the incident and to

evacuate to their assembly points. He will continue to operate the switchboard

advising the calls connected with the incident to the Communications Officer.

5. Departmental Heads:

The Departmental head wherein the incident has taken place will report to

Incident Controller and provide assistance as required. They will decide which

members of their staff they require at the scene.

6. First-aid Teams:

The Personnel Manager shall keep in security the roll call lists for the fire

and first-aid teams on duty. Each Departmental Head for his shift-team

appoints roll call leaders and first aiders. Roll call leaders shall check their

rolls as members of the services report for emergency duty. Names of any

unaccounted for absentees will be informed to the Security Officer.

Members of first-aid Teams will report to the Incident Controller on hearing

of the alarm in day time. The Emergency vehicle driver, if safe to do so,

shall collect the emergency vehicle and park nearest to the scene of the

incident. First aider shall inform the incident controller that the Emergency

Vehicle is leaving the site, giving the name of the patient and destination

i.e. hospital or doctors room and request the Incident Controller to inform

the destination (hospital, etc.) advising them about the casualties reaching

there.

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7. Factory Fire Squad Personnel:

The duty Fire fighting Squad under the command of the Security Officer

shall be responsible for fire fighting and rescue. On hearing the alarm, they

shall proceed to the place of incident. The men at security gate shall find

out the location of the emergency and proceed to the site of the occurrence.

At the incident scene, a team members detailed for this purpose will check

squad members against roll-call sheet. At the site, all the squad members

will respond to the advice and information given by the Incident Controller

On arrival of the local fire brigade, they will also assist in fire-fighting work

with the advice of the Incident Controller.

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CHAPTER - 5

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

ANY ONE NOTICING EMERGENCY SITUATION LIKE FIRE, EXPLOSION, TOXIC

GAS LEAKAGE ETC. MUST

DOs

Attract the nearby person/employee by shouting FIRE FIRE FIRE.

Seek help from the persons working nearby.

Try to control the incident at its initial stage with available means/sources quickly.

Inform Shift In-charge / Duty Officer (In Night Shift ) about the Incident.

DONTs

Do not be panicky.

Do not run Walk fast.

INCIDENT CONTROLLER MUST

DOs

A. IF FIRE / OTHER INCIDENTS ARE CONTROLLABLE

Approach the emergency site immediately taking note of wind direction.

Assess the situation.

Inform Security Officer, Tell NAME, TYPE OF INCIDENT, ACTION TAKEN,

HELP NEEDED and Order Security Officer/Guard to inform all KEY persons.

Take lead in controlling emergency until such time concerned Section Manager

takes over the charge.

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DONTS

Do not be panicky. Do not lose temperament.

B. IF FIRE/OTHR INCIDENTS ARE NOT CONTROLLABLE

In Addition to Above (A)

Order to blow emergency `ALERT Siren (30 second continuous).

Organize Fire fighting / rescue team members to control the Incident.

Take stock of situation if required shut down the plant / process in affected area.

Call Fire Brigade if situation demands.

Evacuate affected area.

Organize head count of the plant.

Act as INCIDENT CONTROLLER till such time senior person takes charges as

indicated in Emergency organisation

NOTE: 1) Messenger will wait until such time Security Officer arrives.

2) Also inform Telephone Operator.

SECURITY OFFICER / GUARD

DOs

Do not allow any vehicle to come inside the factory.

Do not entertain any outside call except for emergency purpose. Do not allow visitors to move around.

Inform all key persons about location and type of emergency.

Follow this sequence Inform concerned HOD/Section Head, Main Site Controller,

Main Incident Controller & Safety Officer and other KEY persons.

Inform Main Site Controller about Government visitors, if any.

DONTs

Do not entertain any outside call except for emergency purpose.

Do not allow visitor to move around, from reception.

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SECURITY GUARD

DOs

Immediately report at Security Gate in shortest possible time.

Follow instructions of Officer In-charge.

Assist in controlling emergency.

Assist in controlling contractors, vehicle movement and mob.

Assist in cordoning off the area.

Take note of wind direction while approaching emergency site.

Render all possible help for controlling overall situation.

DONTs

Do not leave the site unless asked to do so.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER

DOs

Immediately start vehicle and reach rescue squad assembly point (near security

gate).

Rescue squad members to emergency site.

Take vehicle near to emergency site as directed.

Take note of wind direction.

Reverse the emergency vehicle for quick transports of injured, if any.

Keep vehicle engine running. Always be on Drivers seat of the vehicle.

Take the injured to the hospital as directed.

DONTs

Do not leave the vehicle.

Do not take the vehicle very near to the site.

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INCIDENT CONTROLLER

DOs

Approach emergency site as early as possible taking note of wind direction.

Take stock of situation.

Interact with all concerned departments as the situation demands.

Keep Main Site Controller informed about the latest emergency situation on

continuous basis.

SITE CONTROLLER

DOs

Will approach emergency site immediately / Assess the situation.

Consult Incident Controller.

Consult advising Committee Members.

Instruct Main Incident Controller.

Communicate to higher ups and Govt. authorities, if required.

Decide upon need for evacuation and blow `Disaster Siren.

After getting satisfied with the situation, give instruction to blow ALL CLEAR Siren.

DONTs

Do not instruct to blow ALL CLEAR siren unless the situation is fully under control.

Dont evacuate the entire plant unless the situation demands.

FIRE FIGHTING SQUAD ON HEARING SIREN

DOs

Inform fellow employees/Officers.

Report to Fire Squad Assembly point.

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Find out emergency location.

Approach emergency site immediately.

Take quick action as per the instructions from Incident controller.

Bring emergency under control as early as possible.

DONTs

Do not leave process/equipment inUNSAFE CONDITION.

Do not leave emergency site unless ALL CLEAR siren blown.

Do not use improper fire extinguisher.

Do not be panicky.

RESCUE SQUAD

DOs

Report to assembly point near Gate.

Get in touch with security about location and type of emergency.

Approach emergency site quickly with Breathing Apparatus set and First Aid box.

Get in touch with incident controller.

Follow instructions of Incident controller.

Render first aid to the injured, hospitalize, if required.

Accompany him to hospital and assist Doctor / Nurse.

Search for missing person in that area, if required.

Help in head count.

ALL GENERAL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE IN EMERGENCY

ORGANIZATION ON HEARING SIREN

DOs

Be alert and be available if required.

Wait for further instructions.

Bring down the process/plant/equipment in SAFE CONDITION in case of DISASTER

siren as per instructions from Incident Controller.

Approach respective safe assembling points route as taking note of wind direction.

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Help in taking roll call.

After hearing ALL CLEAR, go back to the departments.

Start the work again after setting instruction from Incident controller.

DONTs

Do not be panicky. Do not run.

Do not approach emergency site unless asked for.

Do not engage telephone except for emergency purpose. Keep lines free.

TECHNICAL TEAM: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / ENVIRONMNET, SAFETY ANDHEALTH DEPARTMENT ON HEARING SIREN

DOs

Be available in Engineering Department at respective location for any help.

Approach emergency site with required with tools and equipments and should work

on instructions of Incident controlle.

Help Incident Controller to provide technical assistance.

Isolate lines, process equipments, if required by Incident Controller.

Provide emergency equipments like Fire Extinguisher, Hoses, etc., if asked by

Incident Controller.

Provide stop gap arrangements as per the requirement of Incident Controller.

Carry out electrical isolation of area as per instructions from Incident Controller.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS)

DOs

Approach emergency site as early as possible.

Render advise to Main Incident Controller and Main Site Controller to control

emergency.

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE (P&A)

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DOs

Consult Main Site Controller

Give necessary instructions to security / Telephone Operator.

Give instruction to Security to control traffic / crowd.

Look after injured, communicate with the family members, if situation demands.

Arrange transportation, if required.

DONTs

Do not communicate to any one or brief press without permission of Main Site

Controller.

GENERAL INTRUCTIONS

DOS

Stop work at height. / Stop all hot works.

Stop all vessel entry.

Take note of wind direction.

On hearing Disaster Siren evacuates as per evacuation route without running and

panicky and assembles at respective safe Assembly Points.

DONTs

Do not use telephone except for emergency purpose.

Do not start work at height, vessel entry, hot work unless permit conditions are

verified.

Do not allow unauthorized person to approach emergency site.

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ANNEXURE A

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

BRIEF MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ----------------------

Stage I:

Stage II:

Stage III:

Stage IV:

BRIEF MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ---------------------

Stage I:

Stege II:

Stage III:

BRIEF MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ---------

Stage I:

Stage II:

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BRIEF MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF -----------------

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ANNEXURE B

TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF POLICE, FIRE BRIGADE, HOSPITALS, AND

OTHER OUTSIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES

POLICE DEPT-

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FIRE BRIGADE

M.S.E.B. OFFICE: -

GRAMPANCHAYAT OFFICE :-

HOSPITALS :-

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ANNEXURE C

TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSESOFKEY PERSONNEL

LIST OF KEY PERSONS

NAME RESIDENCE TEL. NO.

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ANNEXURE D

MUTUAL AID SCHEME MEMBERS

MUTUAL AID RESPONSE GROUP

NAME COMPANY OFFICE PHONE

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ANNEXURE E

LIST OF FIRE AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS

FIRE FIGHTING SQUAD FIRST AIDER(RESCUE SQUAD)

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ANNEXURE F

EMERGENCY CONTROL SYSTEM FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

An underground Fire Hydrant System has been installed in the plant with rings around all

blocks to achieve maximum coverage. Water reservoir of 135m3 (Hydrant tank) + 20 m3

(MIDC Storage tank with feed from the MIDC water supply has been provided at highest

point in the plant. Following are the details of the system.

a. Water Reservoir- 135+20 m3.

b. Type of Hazard- Pharamaceutical, Ordinary Hazard.

c. Design Code-TACs Fire Protection Manual.

d. Total no. of Fire Hydrant including landing Values, Watermonitor-19 Nos.

e. Automatic Operation-Jockey pump of 10.8 m3/hrs@70Mhead capacity

with pressure switches.

f. Stand by arrangement-Diesel Generator with AMF control panel.

g. Nos of Hose Boxes-External-18 nos

h. Nos of Hoses-36

i. Nos of Nozzles-15 mm bore-17 nos.

j. Hydrant flexible rill-6 nos.

k. Electric Driven main pump - 70 M head 38 M3/hour flow at 7 kg./cm

2

-No 1

l. One Jockey pump provided of capacity 23 m3 /hr 91 M Head.

m. Auto changeover switch operated DG set System ensures that the

hydrant pump is kept working.

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ANNEXURE GFIRE EXTINGUSHER

List of Fire Extinguishers

The company has trained personnel for fire fighting and its intends to improve the firefighting skills of their employee by conducting training on Fire fighting. There are 44portable fire extinguishers, the break-up of which is as under: -

Sr.No. Area Location Type Capacity1 DCP 5 KG

2 DCP 5 KG

3 DCP 5 KG

4 FOAM 50 Lit

5 DCP 5 KG

6 DCP 5 KG

7 DCP 5 KG

8 DCP 5 KG

9 DCP 5 KG

10 DCP 5 KG

11 FOAM 50 Lit

12 DCP 5 KG

13 DCP 5 KG

14 FOAM 50 Lit

15 DCP 5 KG

16 CO2 3.0 KG

17 DCP 5 KG

18 CO2 6.5 KG

19 DCP 10 KG

20 CO2 3.0KG

21 CO2 3.0 KG

22 DCP 5 KG

23 DCP 10 KG24 FOAM 50 Lit

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25 DCP 5 KG

26 CO2 6.5 KG

27 DCP 5 KG

28 DCP 5 KG

29 CO2 3.0 KG

30 DCP 5 KG

31 DCP 5 KG

32 DCP 5 KG

33 CO2 3.0 KG

34 CO2 3.0 KG

35 DCP 5 KG

Sr.No. Location Type Capacity36 CO2 3.0 KG

37 DCP 5 KG

38 DCP 5 KG

39 DCP 5 KG

40 DCP 5 KG

41 CO2 3.0 KG

42 FOAM 9 KG

43 DCP 5 KG

44 DCP 5 KG

Total Fire Extinguisher:

Sr. NoTypes of Extinguisher Total Nos.

1 DCP 29

2 CO206

3 Foam 09

Sand Buckets: 05 Nos

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ANNEXURE H

LIST OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

LIST OF PERSONEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS

ITEM NOS.

Safety Helmet 100

Safety Goggles 20

Safety Shoes 52

PVC Apron 05

Asbestos Gloves 05

Rubber Gloves 50

Eye Wash Fountain 05

Gum Boots 02Cloth Mask 10

Safety Belt 04

Organic Vapor Mask 10

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus 01

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ANNEXURE I

FIRST AID MEDICAL FACILITIES.

The company has provided First AID boxes at security office. Following are the

contents of First aid.

1. Tincture iodine.

2. Eye wash solution.

3. Burnol

4. Soframycin (ointment)

5. Sterilized cotton wool.

6. Band-aid.

7. Antiseptic Solution (Dettol)

8. Bandage.9. Paracetamol tablets.

10. Iodex.

11. Pair of scissor.

The company has got its own transport facilities to take the injured to the hospital.

The nearest hospitals are _________________________________

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ANNEXURE J

List of some Hazardous Chemicals and Action

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Sr.

No

Name Boiling points Flash

points

Explosive limits TLV

in

PPM

Action to be taken

Lower %VOL

Upper% VOL

1 Methanol 64 11 6 36 200 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and Other

PPE.

2 Toluene 110 4 1.3 6.8 100 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and OtherPPE

3 MDC 39.8 - 12 23 50 Use SCBA and Other

PPE

4 Ethyl

Acetate

77 -4 2 11.5 400 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and Other

PPE

5 IPA 82 12 2 12 400 Use AFFF For extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and Other

PPE

6 Ethanol 77 13 3.3 19 100

0

Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and Other

PPE

7 n-Hexane 68 -21 1.1 7.5 50 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and Other

PPE


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List of some Hazardous Chemicals and Action

ANNEXURE K

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SrNo

Name Boilingpoints

Flashpoints

Explosivelimits

TLVin

PPM

Action to be taken

Lower

%

VOL

Upper

%

VOL

8 DMF 153 58 2.2 15.2 10 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE9 Acetone 56.5 -20 2.5 12.8 500 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE

10 THF 66 -14 2 11.8 200 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE

11 Di-ethyl ether 35 -45 1.9 36 400 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE

12. TriethylAmine 90 -9 1.2 8 10 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE

13 Dimethylamine 7.4 -6 2.8 14.4 10 Use AFFF For

extinguishing fire.

Use SCBA and

Other PPE


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SCENARIO BASED EMERGENCY ACTION

Based on the reactions involved during the production process and the raw

material involved the possible hazards are indentified. The action for the

emergency situation is given.

Product Name

Sr.

no

Type of Reaction Critical raw material Possible Hazards Action

1 Oximination Methylene chloride

Liq. Ammonia

Hydroxylamine

hydrochloride

Triethylamine

Methanol

Irritating to eyes, skin

with burning pain

etching and redness.

Gastrointestinal

irritation with nausea,

vomiting and diarrhea,

may cause kidney

damage. CNS

depression, followed

by headache, dizziness,

drowsiness.

Ammonia vapors are

highly irritant and

corrosive.

Harmful if swallowed,

inhaled or absorbed

through skin, causes

burn to any area of

contact.

Corrosive and irritating

to the eyes, skin, all

living tissues and

respiratory tract.

Flammable liquid,

causes severe eye

Immediately flush

with large amount of

water; if inhaled

remove to fresh air.

Immediately flush


water. Use respiratory

protection.

Immediately flush


water to any area of

contact.

Immediately flush



contact.

Follow fire action in

case of fire.

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irritation, may cause

blindness if swallowed;

may cause skin

irritation, CNS

depression, and liver,

kidney damage.

Immediately flush



contact.

2 Silylation 2-Methoxy propane

Hexamethyldisilazane

Pyridine

hydrobromide

Toluene

Sodium carbonate

Flammable liquid and

vapor may cause flash

fire, harmful if

swallowed, inhaled or

absorbed through skin,

causes burn to any area

of contact.

Highly flammable,

corrosive and harmful

to any area of contact.

Irritant to eyes and

skin.

Keep away from heat

and ignition source;

harmful if swallowed,

inhaled or absorbed

through skin; causes

burns to any area of

contact.

May cause eye burn;

irritation to skin and

respiratory tract;

harmful if swallowed

Follow Fire action in

case of Fire.

Immediately flush



body contact.


case of Fire.

Immediately flush

with large amount ofwater.

Immediately flush


water.


case of Fire.

Immediately flush


water.

Immediately flush


water.

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or inhaled.

3 Methylation Methyl iodide

Dimethylsulfoxide

Dimethylamine (40%)

Potassium hydroxide

Potentially fatal if

inhaled; harmful if

swallowed, respiratory

tract irritation, skin

irritation, eyes irritation

and CNS depression.


to the eyes and skin, all

living tissues and

respiratory tract.

Extremely flammable

liquid and vapor may

cause flash fire,


inhaled or absorbed

through skin, causes

burn to any area ofcontact.

May causes burn to the

eyes, skin, respiratory

and gastrointestinal

tract.

If breathing is difficult

oxygen should be

administered by

qualified personal and

wash with water if

contact with skin and

eyes.

Immediately flush


water.


case of Fire.

Immediately flush


water.

Immediately flush


water.

4 Deprotection Sodium bisulfite

Formic acid

Harmful if swallowed,

may cause irritation.



living tissues and

If swallowed, induce

vomiting immediately

after giving two glass

of water.

Immediately flush


water.

Immediately flush


water.

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Ethanol

Sodium Hydroxide

respiratory tract.

Flammable liquid

May causes burn to the

eyes, skin, respiratory

and gastrointestinal

tract.


case of fire.

Immediately flush


water.

2. Product Name

Sr.

no

Type of

Reaction

Critical raw

material

Possible Hazards Action

1 Cycloalkylation 1,3-

dibromopropane

DMSO

Toluene

Methylene

chloride


vapor; harmful if

swallowed or inhaled;

affects CNS; causes

irritation to skin, eyes

and respiratory tract.


to the eyes and skin, all

living tissues and

respiratory tract.

Keep away from heat



inhaled or absorbed



contact.

Irritating to eyes, skin

with burning pain

etching and redness.

Gastrointestinal irritation

Follow Fire action in case

of Fire. Remove to fresh

air; If not breathing give

artificial respiration; if it is

difficult give oxygen. Give

large amount of water to

drink. Immediately flush

with water.

Immediately flush with


any area of contact.


of Fire. Immediately flush


water.


large amount of water; if

inhaled remove to fresh

air.

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4-Chloro

phenylacetonitrile

with nausea, vomiting

and diarrhea, may cause

kidney damage. CNS

depression, followed by

headache, dizziness,

drowsiness.

Hazardous in case of

skin contact, eye contact

or inhalation, severe

exposure can result in

death.


plenty of water. If inhaled

remove to fresh air. If not

breathing give artificial

respiration.

2 Tandem

Grignard

reduction

Bromomethyl

propane

Magnesium metal

Isopropyl alcohol


vapor; harmful if

swallowed or inhaled;

affects CNS; causes



Highly inflammable, and

harmful if swallowed or

inhaled. Irritating to

eyes, nose, throat, skin

and CNS; over exposure

to the vapor may cause

headache, drowsiness.

Flammable liquid;







Keep away from heat







drink.Follow fire action in case

of fire. Immediately flush


water.

Follow fire action in case



water.

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Tetrahydrofuran

Ethyl acetate

Sodium

borohydride

Hexane



inhaled or absorbed



contact.


vapor. Harmful if

swallowed or inhaled.

Affects CNS; causes



Highly flammable, toxic,

contact with water

liberate flammable gases.

Toxic in contact with

skin and if swallowed,

very toxic by inhalation;

causes burns and react

violently with water.

Flammable liquid;








of Fire. Immediately flush


water.








with water.

In case of skin, eyes

contact flush with copious

amount of water. Follow

fire action in case of fire.




water.

3 Methylation Formic acid Corrosive and irritating


living tissue and

respiratory tract.


large amount of water.

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Formaldehyde

IPA. HCl

Poison, danger; suspect

cancer hazard; may

cause cancer; vapor

harmful if inhaled or

absorbed through skin.

Causes irritation to skin,

eyes, and respiratory

tract; Strong sensitizer,

causes blindness if

swallowed; flammable

liquid and vapor.

Flammable liquid;














with water.




water.

3. Product Name

Sr.

no

Type of Reaction Critical raw

material


1 Cyanation 2,3-Dichloro

benzoyl

chloride

Cuprous

cyanide

Corrosive

Poison; Danger; may be

fatal if swallowed, inhaled

or absorbed through skin.

Contact with acid liberates

poisonous gas; causes

severe eye irritation and

possible burn. Affect

In case of contact wash

off immediately with

water.

A cyanide antidot kit

should be available in

any cyanide work area.

In case of cyanide

poisoning start first air

treatment and flush skin

with plenty of water.

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Acetonitrile

Toluene

Hexane

blood, cardiovascular

system, CNS and thyroid.

Keep away from heat and

ignition source; harmful if


absorbed through skin;

causes burns to any area

of contact.

Keep away from heat and

ignition source; harmful if


absorbed through skin;

causes burns to any area

of contact.

Flammable liquid;


inhaled. Irritating to eyes,

nose, throat, skin and

CNS; over exposure to the

vapor may cause



case of Fire.




case of Fire.




case of fire.



2 Condensation and

cyclisation

Sulfuric acid Vapor may cause pulm

irritation and eye

irritation; severe chem.

burn to eyes and skin

Remove to fresh air,

Resuscitate if not

breathing; flush with

plenty of water.

4. Product Name

Sr.

no

Type of Reaction Critical raw

material


1 Dehydroiodination Iodine Vapor severely irritate and

can burn mucous membrane

and respiratory tract; excess

tears, tightness in chest,

headache; inflammation of thenasal mucous, bronchitis,


case of Fire. Remove to

fresh air; If not

breathing give artificial

respiration; if it isdifficult give oxygen.

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Pyridine

Methanol

HCl

rapid heart beat, diarrhea and

wt. loss.

Irritation of eyes, skin,

respiratory tract, chest pain,

difficulty in breathing, CNS

effects like headache,

dizziness, nausea and

vomiting, redness or burns of

eyes/skin lever or kidney

damage.

Flammable liquid, causes

severe eye irritation, may

cause blindness if swallowed;

may cause skin irritation,

CNS depression, and liver,

kidney damage.

Poison; danger; corrosive

liquid and mist cause severe

burns to all body tissue; may

be fatal if swallowed or

inhaled. Inhalation may cause

lung damage. Extreme heat of

contact with metal can release

flammable hydrogen gas.

Vapor may cause pulm

Give large amount of

water to drink.


water. Iodine stains can

be removed by

immediate washing

skin by 5% sodium

thiosulphate solution.

Inhalation remove to

fresh air, Resuscitate if

not breathing; flush



case of fire.


large amount of water


Remove to fresh air. If

not breathing give

artificial respiration; if

it is difficult give

oxygen. Do not induce

vomiting. Give large

amount of water to

drink. In case of

contact, immediately

flush with plenty of

water. Follow fireaction in case of fire.

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Sulfuric acid

Sodium

thiosulphate

Sodium

hydroxide

Hesperidin

irritation and eye irritation;

severe chem. burn to eyes and

skin.

Inhalation, irritation to

mucous membrane, mild

irritation of eyes and skin.

May causes burn to the eyes,

skin, respiratory and

gastrointestinal tract.

May cause skin and eye

irritation; may cause

respiratory and digestive tract

irritation.

Remove to fresh air,

Resuscitate if not

breathing; flush with

plenty of water.

Flush with plenty of

water.




large amount of water

5. Product Name

Sr.

no

Type of

Reaction

Critical raw

material


1 Condensation Methanol

Dimethyl

Formamide

Acetic acid

Flammable liquid, causes severe

eye irritation, may cause

blindness if swallowed; maycause skin irritation, CNS

depression, and liver, kidney

damage.

Poison; danger, combustible; may

be fatal if swallowed; inhaled or

absorbed through skin. Keep

away from heat, sparks and flame.

Irritation of breathing vapors.

Strongly corrosive and causes

serious burns. Lachrymator; may

cause irritation to eyes, skin and

respiratory tract.


case of fire.

Immediately flush withlarge amount of water


Inhalation remove to

fresh air, Resuscitate if

not breathing; flush



plenty of water.

Remove from exposure

and move to fresh air.

If breathing is difficult,

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Hydrochloric

acid

Toluene

Chloromethyl

aniline

Poison; danger; corrosive liquid

and mist cause severe burns to all

body tissue; may be fatal if

swallowed or inhaled. Inhalation

may cause lung damage. Extreme

heat of contact with metal can

release flammable hydrogen gas.

Keep away from heat and ignition

source; harmful if swallowed,

inhaled or absorbed through skin;

causes burns to any area of

contact.

May cause eye, skin, digestive

tract irritation, liver and kidney

damage

give oxygen.

Remove to fresh air. If

not breathing give

artificial respiration; if

it is difficult give

oxygen. Do not induce

vomiting. Give large

amount of water to

drink. In case of

contact, immediately

flush with plenty of

water. Follow fire

action in case of fire.


case of Fire.




plenty of water.

Remove from exposure

and move to fresh air.

If breathing is difficult,

give oxygen.

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ANNEXURE L

EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION CHART

Fire

fighting

Squad

First aid

Squad

P & .A.

Dept

Engineering Security

Dept.

EHS Manager Shift In

charge

Site controller

Incident Controller

Documents

Onsite Emergency Plan