Emergency action procedures

ERPs do not necessarily need to be one document. They may consist of an overview document, individual emergency action procedures, checklists, additions to existing operations manuals, appendices, etc. There may be separate, more detailed plans for specific incidents. There may be plans that do not include particularly sensitive information and those that do. Existing applicable documents should be referenced in the ERP (e.g., chemical Risk Management Program, contamination response). 

Use your vulnerability assessment (VA) findings to identify specific emergency action steps required for response, recovery, and remediation for applicable incident types. In Section V of this plan, specific emergency actions procedures addressing each of the incident types should be addressed. 

BB. Administration and logistics, including EOC, when established CC. Equipment needs/maintenance of equipment DD. Recovery and restoration of operations EE. Emergency event closeout and recovery V. Incident-Specific Emergency Action Procedures (EAPs)... 

Once a contract has been signed but before the contractor begins work, facility representatives should meet with contractor representatives to discuss details of how the contractor s HSE program will be implemented. Depending on the scope of the work, this meeting might include a review of the work site to increase the contractor s familiarization with location, personnel, site HSE requirements, and emergency action procedures. 

The purpose of the area audible communications system is to alert site personnel to normal, abnormal, or emergency conditions. Reference 6-24 establishes guidelines for reliable and accurate transmission of information on the operating shift and for uniform and enforceable policies for the control of wireless communication in the reactor building. The emergency action procedure identifies the types of emergent announcement to be made over the public address system. The control room has the capability for overriding other users (except security) of the public address system for... 

Who Train employees Who have potential exposure to Ethylene oxide (EtO) at or above the action level, or above the excursion limit Who use personal protective equipment according to 1910.132 Who use respirators according to 1910.134 In emergency action procedures according to 1910.38... 

Sulfur dioxide is classified by DOT as a nonflammable gas. In both its gaseous and liquid form it is neither flammable nor explosive. It is a respiratory and a skin and eye irritant. Consult CGA G-3, Sulfur Dioxide, for information concerning chemical and physical properties, physiological effects, personal protective equipment, and emergency action procedures. [7] CGA G-3 also provides numerous recommendations for handling and unloading all types of sulfur dioxide shipping containers. 

There should be a simple system in place to enable confirmation and activation of the emergency action procedure. This in turn will depend on the communication of reliable information about the risk and/or the level of exposure to hazards. 

Worker, supervisor, and management training on emergency action procedures... 

Wlien there are unwanted incidental releases of highly hazardous chemicals in the process area, the employer must inform employees of the actions/procedures to take. If the employer wants employees to evacuate the area, then the emergency action plan will be activated. Eor outdoor processes, where wind direction is important for selecting the safe route to a refuge area, the employers should place a wind direction indicator, such as a wind sock or pennant, at the highest point visible... 

All employees, working with highly hazardous chemicals must understand the safety and health hazards (29CFR1910.1200 - the Hazard Communication Standard) by knowing the properties of the chemicals with which they work, safe operating procedures, work practices, and emergency action. 

The establislunent of emergency response procedures, both on plant sites and off (facility owner and operator actions, as well as the actions of local emergency and medical persomicl)... 

International Chemical Safety Cards on the relevant chemical(s) are attached at the end of the CICAD, to provide the reader with concise information on the protection of human health and on emergency action. They are produced in a separate peer-reviewed procedure at IPCS. They may be complemented by information from IPCS Poison Information Monographs (PIM), similarly produced separately from the CICAD process. 

A human error or reliability analysis (HRA) can be performed to identify points that may contribute to an accidental loss. Human errors may occur in all facets of a the hydrocarbon industry. They are generally related to the complexity of the equipment, human-equipment interfaces, hardware for emergency actions, and procedures for operations, testing and training. The probabilities of certain types of errors occurring are normally predicted as indicated in Table 29. Individual tasks can be analyzed to determine the probability of an error occurring. From these probabilities, consequences can be identified which detemline the risk of a particular error. 

Incident-Specific EAPs are action procedures that identify specific steps in responding to an operational emergency or malevolent act. 

Develop drills and talk-throughs for emergency procedures. Set priorities for emergency actions and have the personnel memorize and drill the most important actions. (By November 2001)... 

Second, a facility may have to reach out to a community to share publicly available information on its operations and the associated storage and use of hazardous materials and their risks. The importance of this information is related to land use patterns and the potential for off-site risk. If a facility is remotely situated and the off-site hazards are minimal, then there is less need to inform the public. However, if a facility s property lines border directly on densely populated residential areas and there is significant off-site risk, then the need to share information is great. The facility must educate the public about the risks and associated emergency response procedures, including equipment and techniques for notification, as well as actions they should take to protect themselves. 

Emergency operating procedures or abnormal operating procedures may title this section with INITIATING SYMPTOMS or AUTOMATIC SYSTEM ACTIONS instead of PREREQUISITES. 

Figure 5-2S. Emergency Operating Procedure. In an effective emergency operating procedure, the conditions associated with the emergency and the necessary actions are clearly defined.

Written emergency operating procedures are very important and effective tools. The user must imderstand the critical steps needed to regain control or stabilize the process to prevent an incident. Appropriate actions may prevent a process upset from escalating into an emergency. 

The actions described in an Emergency Operating Procedure may be based on Process Hazards Analyses, drills, simulations, or previous e q)e-nences at your own or similar facihties. If there is more than one possible response, depending on the cause or nature of the emergency, you should first hst instmctions with the greatest likelihood for success, considering... 

Keep in mind that Emergency Operating Procedures are written for use in the "heat of battle." The user may be, and usually is, under great stress. Communications systems may be compromised or lost. Knowledge of the status of other processes may be limited or nonexistent. Power may be out or available only to some equipment or areas lighting may be poor. Confusion may be rampant, but immediate response is required there is no time to read a procedure for understanding. The EOP must help the user to make quick, safe, efficient decisions and to perform actions with high probabilities for success. Effective EOPs can also act as a confidence booster. At the same time, the EOPs must help the user access and use available information so that actions are based on actual conditions. 

Quick Reference Cards—Quick reference cards may include wallet or pocket size cards that include information such as alarms, phone numbers, assembly points, main shutoffs, or emergency actions. These cards should be easy to read and should address specific conditions and actions. As with any procedure, the cards must be controlled to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. 

Do Emergency Operating Procedures contain provisions for verifying Conditions associated with an emergency (initiating conditions) Automatic actions associated with an emergency Performance of critical actions ... 

Emergency operating procedures (EOP) Written instmctions that address actions to take to place a process in a safe and stable mode following a system upset. 

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