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Bleeding Burns, Chemical and Thermal. Chocking Fainting and Shock 1. Fractures and Sprains Poisoning and Overdose Seizure Shock 2. Unconscious/ Unresponsive VI. ORGANIZATION CHART OF RESPONSE TEAM VII. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. VIII POINTS EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTE AND ASSEMBLY
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I. SCOPE :
This procedure is prepared & implemented in line with the Huta Marine emergency response procedure & Emergency Response Team and covers detailed steps of response for various identified Emergency Scenarios within Delta Emirates Contracting Company Projects and Facilities.
II. DEFINITION:
Emergency: An emergency is an abnormal incident posing a threat to the safety of the employees, the environment or property with in the Huta Marine projects, which can be brought under control using the resources and procedures for emergency response in place for the area. Disaster : A disaster is an emergency, which poses a more serious threat to the safety of employees, environment or property with in the Huta Marine projects, which cannot be brought under control using the resources and procedures for emergency response in place for the area. Whether an emergency becomes a disaster depends on the following: Type of Project Hazards of the projects operations; Proximity of neighboring communities or other construction sites;
NOTE:
1. When reporting an emergency, give the following information:
THIS RESPONSE PROCEDURE IS PREPARED TO FAMILIARISE THE EMPLOYEES OF HUTA MARINE LIMITED RESPONSE-TEAM IN PARTICULAR ON THE RESPONSE REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE IDENTIFIED EMERGENCY SCENARIOS UNTIL EXPERT HELP ARRIVES.
Exact nature of the emergency (describe as clearly and accurately as possible). Exact location or building, floor, and area or department. Telephone number from which you are calling. Your full name. Do not hang up, as additional information may be needed.
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On discovering a fire:
1. Immediately call for help and report location of fire to the emergency coordinator as per site procedures. 2. Activate fire alarm via the nearest break glass/ call point or shout Fire, Fire, Fire and ensure someone is sent to summon the Incident Controller/ Fire cocoordinator or his deputy who will communicate and report emergency to all concerns parties in the organization. 3. Alert others; move everyone away from area of fire. 4. Use fire extinguisher on small (wastebasket-size) fires only if it is safe to do so. Ensure that you are using appropriate fire extinguishers for the type of fire.
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PULL safety pin from handle. AIM (nozzle, cone, and horn) at base of fire. SQUEEZE the trigger handle. SWEEP from side to side (watch for re-flash).
5. For larger fires or if there is any danger, leave immediately. 6. Keep doors and windows shut to confine fire as much as possible and reduce the supply of oxygen. 7. If clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP, ROLL. 8. Make your way to the muster point and report to you leader. The leaders will conduct a role call and report back to the Fire Coordinators
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If Trapped in an office/ room: 1. Place cloth material around/under door to prevent smoke from entering. 2. Retreat. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
3. Be prepared to signal from window but DO NOT BREAK GLASS unless absolutely necessary (outside smoke may be drawn in).
If Caught in smoke:
1. Drop to hands and knees and crawl or crouch low with head 30 to 36" above
floor, watching the base of the wall as you go. 2. Hold your breath as much as possible; breathe shallowly through nose using blouse or shirt as filter.
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1. Identify substance(s) involved 2. Quantity of spilled material Determine characteristic of material using MSDS Determine potential health impacts to personnel Determine environmental impacts and measures required to Minimize the Evaluate PPE requirements prior to approach of material
effect
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P ROTECT P ERSONAL
Check material safety data sheets (MSDS), if available. Otherwise, assume the worse and use the highest level of protection. 2. Pick the right protective clothing gear (i.e. goggles, boots, suite, gloves & mask) 3. Work in group, buddy system 4. Use communication devices. 5. Designate proper exclusion zone (Hot Zone) and support zone, keeping wind direction downward. 6. Do not allow any unauthorized/ untrained personnel to enter the affected area.
C ONFINE
THE SPILL
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Limit spill area by soaking, or diverting using booms, soak pads, pastes etc. or other means that can minimize the release of chemicals.
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Roll a drum leaky-side Upright a container Plug or patch a defective container Transfer content
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Use absorbent material. Diluting using appropriate means. Converting to safer substance using appropriating means for safe disposal. Inform regulatory authorities if required
S PILL
FROM
F UEL T ANKS :
Fuel tanks are provided with secondary containment equal to 100% capacity However, if a leak develops from a tank that poses an imminent threat to human health or the environment, the following actions shall be taken:
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Stop flow, if any, into the tank immediately and investigate the cause of
release. Prevent migration of the leak or spill to soils, surface water or ground water using containment methods and/or spill control kits. 3. Barricade the area of spillage and restrict the entry to the site 4. Stop any ignition sources in the vicinity of the release. 5. Assess the cause and consequence of any environmental damage.
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S PILL
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C ONTAINERS :
Drums and small size bulk containers are commonly used and stored throughout Huta Marine Limited. Projects. Storage areas designated for storage of chemical materials are provided with containment provisions such as Bonding, Trays to prevent escape of these materials into unpaved surfaces pending removal of spilled materials. If a spill or leak develops, a spill kit maintained in the stores (this will have to be purchased)
Any release/ spillage to the environment exceed the following limits shall be reported to the regulatory authorities:
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Spill of Oil onto ground ( in excess of 10 liters) Spill of chemical ( in excess of 2 liters) Spill of any material / chemical whos MSDS sheet shows it is hazardous to the environment.
1. If spill involves personal injury, remove clothing; flush with warm tap-water for
15 minutes. Call emergency co-coordinator and the male nurse/ first Aider if immediate hazard exists or medical assistance is required. 3. For small spills/ those not involving immediate danger to life or property: Confine the spill. Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel. Notify HSE engineer/ officer and your immediate supervisor for any spill that could POTENTIALLY cause injury to a person or property. Toxic Fumes :
2. 1. If you smell gas or other toxic fumes or experience irritation, coughing, burning
Do not touch, activate, or de-activate any power switches, fire alarms, lights, etc. Evacuate immediately and notify immediate supervisor and the emergency cocoordinator/ Safety Engineer. Do not re-enter the area until advised to do so by emergency personnel.
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M EDICAL E MERGENCY :
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PERSON WITNESSING A
M EDICAL E MERGENCY .
In case of any Medical Emergency, the first person to witness shall warn his subordinates and ask for assistance. 2. In case the Medical Emergency is due to an accident, check your own safety before approaching the scene of the accident. 3. Remove the victim to a safer place in case there is a chance of further injury; else do not touch the victim unless trained to do so. If you are an approved First Aider, provide first aid, else wait till a Fist Aider or the site nurse arrives and provides first aid as appropriate. 4. Continue First Aid treatment till the Male Nurse / Medical Team arrives and takes care of the victim. 5. Assist the Male Nurse / Safety Team till the Emergency is brought under control.
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1. On the confirmation of any Medical Emergency, the Male Nurse will go to the
affected area.
2. Safety Staff will proceed to the area of the with the available security
personnel in case any major accident is reported and take charge of the emergency. 3. Coordinate with the Senior Safety staff to control the emergency and seek for assistance in case of multiple injuries (from relevant services,). 4. Arrange to restore the affected area. 5. Safety team to start an investigation of the incident.
NOTE: The following tips are intended to serve as a reminder for first aid team at your location. No unauthorized person is allowed to give any treatments to an injured
person.
1. Bleeding
Call for help (if needed). Press directly onto the wound with sterile gauze, sanitary napkin, clean handkerchief, or bare hand. Maintain steady pressure for 5 to 15 minutes.
If bleeding is from an arm or leg, elevate that limb until emergency personnel arrive.
3. Choking
Call for help (if needed). Do nothing if the victim is moving air by coughing or gasping.
If no air movement, apply four abdominal thrusts by grabbing the victim from behind with your hands over the "belly button" area; quickly squeeze in and up.
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Call for help (if needed). Have victim lie or sit down and rest (place victim on side if unconscious). Keep victim comfortable, not hot or cold. Ask or look for emergency medical I.D.
Call for help (if needed). Keep victim quiet and comfortable.
Call for help (if needed). If choking, lower head. Determine what substance is involved and how taken. Give large volumes of water with or without emetic. Induce vomiting by stimulating throat with fingers.
Stay with victim and assist as necessary until emergency personnel arrive.
7. Seizure
Call for help. Protect victim from self-injury. Watch for vomiting.
8. Shock
Keep victim warm and calm, with legs slightly elevated, until emergency personnel arrive.
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9. Unconscious/ Unresponsive
Call for help. Check for breathing. If victim is not breathing, initiate Rescue Breathing: o Gently tilt head back to open the airway; watch chest and listen for air from mouth. o If not breathing, pinch the nose and give 2 slow, full breaths. Watch the chest rise and fall during each breath. o Breathe into the victim's mouth once every 5 seconds until emergency personnel arrive. Check for a pulse by gently pressing the side of the victim's throat. o If no pulse, administer CPR as required. If you don't know CPR, continue with Rescue Breathing.
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Note:
Comprehensive list of Safety Engineers (HUTA Marine) with Telephone contact shall be updated regularly and posted on the bulletin board.
Major Subcontractors Project Specific Safety plan and organization chart will be evaluated for approval. All the Subcontractors will be following approved Project specific Safety Plan throughout the Project.
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VII.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Liaise with Emergency Services, Huta Marine Management, Local regulatory bodies Ensure all non-emergency activities are managed so that they do not interfere with the emergency operation. Ensure that resources are made available Source external assistance if required Inform Corporate Offices of the incident Maintain Site Boundary Security Chair Investigation Panel after the event has been closed Issue Stop Notice and Closure order at the end of the incident.
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Fire Wardens
To assist the Incident Controller in the emergency procedures, Fire Wardens are appointed for each area/ zone, they co-ordinates day and night shift, to cover any emergency situation. Fire escapes are clear of obstructions. Emergency service vehicle routes are clear. Alarm call points are clear and visible. Fire points are clear and extinguishers in place. All flammable gases/materials are correctly stored. Rubbish is not accumulated. Conduct search of buildings if safe to do so to ensure the clearance of all personnel. Assist the response team with any other duties, which may arise.
The first aid trained person ratio will be 1:100. Subcontractors will be required to supply a number of first aid personnel appropriate with the level of workers on site.
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