Purpose: Premier Plastic Production Company Sop For Emergency Response Plan & Preparedness
Purpose: Premier Plastic Production Company Sop For Emergency Response Plan & Preparedness
Purpose: Premier Plastic Production Company Sop For Emergency Response Plan & Preparedness
1. PURPOSE
This procedure outlines the activities and responsibilities of employees in the event of an emergency. The Emergency
Action & Response Plan is designed to ensure the following:
The identification and notification of an emergency condition so that all employees are aware of the situation
The evacuation and accounting of all PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION COMPANY employees, visitors, contractors.
Establishment of an incident commander to ensure an effective and coordinated effort to bring the emergency
situation under control.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to emergency situations including but not limited to medical, fire, spills, power outages, and
weather emergencies. In addition, this procedure applies to all PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION COMPANY employees,
contract employees, and emergency response personnel.
3. RESPONSIBILITY
HSE Coordinator:
Ensure that this plan is reviewed annually to confirm plan is still adequate and communicated via training with
all plant personnel.
Ensure that critical staff personnel review the procedures with new employees and new contractors before they
begin active work at PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION COMPANY.
Ensure that the PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION COMPANY Management team receives training related to this
procedure and ensures that there are a reasonable number of employees trained to meet the minimum
requirements of this procedure as an incident commander.
Be knowledgeable of this procedure and shall be able to fulfill the role of an incident commander in the event of
an emergency.
Initiate a review of the emergency plan after an incident, drill, on-site process change, or change in the
surrounding community that may alter the planned response.
Employees:
Assist in emergency response activities as directed by the PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION COMPANY
Management Team.
Complete required training and demonstrate an understanding of this procedure.
Familiar with the locations of alarm switches or alarm pull stations in their work area and understand how to
activate the alarm system.
4. DEFINITIONS
Emergency Events including but not limited to medical, fire, spills, power outages, and weather
emergencies.
Spill uncontrolled release of a liquid or solid from a container, drum, pipe or tank
Uncontrolled any flow state that has 1) potential energy, like pressure, that is not controlled; 2) no positive
method of shut off, as in the case of a broken sample line; or 3) container overflow as in a
tank running over capacity
5. GENERAL PROCEDURES
5.1 Management approval and commitment
5.1.1 Management commitment
Facility Management has committed to dedicate resources to respond to emergencies that may occur on-site.
An emergency notification system has been established consisting of audible alarms and siren system.
The emergency response plan shall be reviewed and evaluated at least annually or as necessary or after an
incident or drill that may alter the planned process or after an onsite process change that may alter the planned
response or after a change in the surrounding community that may alter the planned response.
In a spill, medical or other form of emergency, members of management can provide knowledge and leadership to:
a. Evaluate the risk for potential of a spill, additional injuries and offsite impacts.
d. In a spill event; recommend proper procedures for containerizing waste generated from clean-up activities.
Major medical emergencies involve those cases that cannot be treated with basic first aid procedures like severe
cuts, severe falls, heart attacks, etc. Prompt and immediate action is key to potentially saving a life.
Most accident and first aid response situations will be for minor injuries. Minor injuries can be immediately
attended to by trained first aid responders but will often need additional medical follow up by external medical
providers.
Refer to Attachment C for procedures on responding to a minor injury Refer to Attachment J for a list of first aid
team members.
The protection of personal safety is the first and foremost goal of the action plan for handling fire emergencies.
Workplace violence can be the result of domestic instability, emotional duress, hatred, and crime. Every
employee needs to be vigilant to protect against workplace violence.
Although bomb threats are typically seen as pranks, concerns about terrorism and domestic violence have made
it important that all bomb threats be taken seriously.
Serious inclement weather can impact production and threaten the health and safety of all personnel on-site.
During a spill event, the primary concerns are for the safety and health of all personnel on-site and to the
environment. Under no circumstances should any potentially contaminated liquids be allowed to enter public
sewers, drainage systems or natural waterways
In a spill emergency, the Spill Team members can provide knowledge and leadership to:
The senior spill team member will lead spill team response efforts.
A Spill Team has been established to pool resources from production and distribution in response to emergencies
within the PREMIER PLASTIC COMPANY premises. A listing of current Spill Team Members is located in
Attachment J.
During a spill event, the primary concerns are for the safety and health of all personnel on-site and to the
environment.
The Premier Plastic Company facility is located at New Industrial Area, Street 2, Zone No. 81. All Machinery operation is
done at production floors inside buildings and bulk loading and unloading occurs in the north Side. Unauthorized access
to these areas is restricted by gated entrance.
A facility plot plan indicating storage locations of significant materials, response equipment and location of utility
isolation points is located in Attachment I.
Following a spill or emergency response on-site, an incident or spill report must be completed within 48 hours of
the incident.
Refer to HSSE SOP 017 for additional reporting procedure for work related injuries.
The investigation shall determine the root cause(s) of the event, and identify corrective actions that shall be
implemented to prevent a reoccurrence, including assignment of resources and deadlines for completion.
Representatives shall verify that corrective actions have been implemented.
The information gained from experiences relating to emergency response planning shall be appropriately
shared
6. TRAINING
6.1 Content
Spill Team members shall be trained in the content of this procedure with a review of MSDS, PPE usage and spill
response equipment availability.
6.2 Frequency
Employees shall be trained on the contents of this SOP upon initial response/job assignment and when
procedures/conditions change or as needed.
At least one response scenario shall be tested and documented each year (i.e. fire drill, spill response, tornado).
E Spill Response
Attachment A.1
Attachment A.2
RED Numbers Indicate Notification Order for Calling ALL Indicated Personnel
Personnel with an * beside their call order are not to be contacted unless directed by Management
Khaiyam Saeed Ahmed/Md. Md. Farook Imranul Imranul Imranul Aliasgar Kapasi
Akhtar Shuaib Haque Haque Haque
Prod. Mgr. Plant Engg Mgr. - HR HSE Coord. Emergency Hazardous Commercial
Response waste Manager
Medical
emergency or 2 3 4 1 5*
injury
On-site violence
2 3 4 1
Bomb threat
3 4 2 1
Fire incident
3 2 4 1 5*
Major weather
disaster 2 3 4 1
Power failure
2 1 3
Major equipment
failure 3 1 2
Local/National
emergency 2 3 1 2
affecting Plant
Attachment B
Major medical emergencies involve those cases that cannot be treated with basic first aid procedures like
severe cuts, severe falls, heart attacks, etc. Prompt and immediate action is key to potentially saving a life.
Take the following actions anytime an employee, contractor, truck driver or visitor shows signs of profuse bleeding, loss
of consciousness, difficulty in breathing, trauma and other serious medical symptoms.
In the event that you are the injured person and no one else can see you or if you are unable to
perform the duties above for whatever reason.
This will cause a response, no matter the emergency.
Attachment C
A first aid team member and/or a Supervisor and/or the Management Team members will report to
the area where the injured is located.
First aid will be provided by the first aid team member.
2) Evaluation for Additional Medical Treatment
The injured, the Production Manager and/or Supervisor will determine if additional medical
evaluation or treatment is needed.
If further medical evaluation or treatment is needed, the Supervisor will arrange transportation to
Occupational Clinic or Hospital Emergency Room. HSSE SOP 17– Reporting and Investigating Injuries
fire additional information about sending injured workers to these medical facilities.
Attachment D
The protection of personal safety is the first and foremost goal of the action plan for handling fire emergencies.
1) Go to the nearest fire alarm pull station and pull/press the fire alarm control point.
An alarm on the display station in the Security Room Area that shows the zone and identification of the
alarm box pulled. From that information, the location of the fire emergency can be determined.
The fire alarm system will signal an alarm and 999 is to be dialed to inform the civil defence.
An audible and visual alarm signal will immediately notify all on-site personnel that a fire alarm has
been activated. This alarm signal initiates an evacuation of the plant.
Emergency Response Team Members reporting to the zone to assist in the emergency.
4) Personnel Accounting
Personnel will be accounted for accordingly.
5) Response Coordination
The Emergency Coordinator will provide logistical support to the responding fire company Officer in
Charge.
No one is allowed to re-enter the facility until the responding fire company Officer in Charge and/or the
Incident Commander announce an “ALL CLEAR” for re-entry.
Attachment E
Spill Emergencies
During a spill event, the primary concerns are for the safety and health of all personnel on-site and
to the environment.
If a spill meets the reportable spill category and outside vendor shall be utilized for spill clean-up
and decontamination.
A member of management or spill team member will develop and communicate a response plan
that may include:
→ proper PPE requirements considering MSDS and spill circumstances
→ need for ventilation
→ need for fire brigade watch
→ effective clean-up equipment and materials
→ need to barricade and/or evacuate areas or the facility
4) Clean Up Spill
Spilled materials that have irritating odors or are combustible can be covered with granular
absorbent or spill mats to minimize the hazard.
Areas that have been in contact with spilled materials that have higher or lower pH should be
thoroughly mopped or washed to decontaminate. In addition, equipment used to clean up these
spills should be rinsed with water.
Contaminated PPE and spill absorbent materials should be drummed and labeled. Granular
absorbent material should be placed into the bottom of these drums prior to placing waste into
them to absorb additional liquids that may drip from the waste.
Upon completion of the response and clean-up, an inventory of spill equipment used should be
taken and given to the HSE Coordinator to ensure that replacements are ordered.
Call-ins and stay-over decisions are to be made by the acting manager or supervisor and these
decisions are final. The manager or supervisor has the discretion to determine who will be called in
or forced based on mitigating factors. Employees assisting a spill clean-up may not leave at shift
change unless approved by the manager or supervisor.
Attachment F
Attachment G
Bomb Threats
Although bomb threats are typically seen as pranks, concerns about terrorism and domestic violence
have made it important that all bomb threats be taken seriously.
The following actions shall be taken in the event of a bomb threat.
The location of bomb? Where the caller is? When the bomb is to explode?
Time of detonation How the caller knows about the Whether other bombs have
bomb? been placed and where?
What kind of bomb it is and If the caller is familiar with the Why the bomb was placed?
what does it looks like? building?
6. Inform caller that the building is occupied, the bomb could cause injuries or death
7. Listen for background noises, caller mannerisms, voice characteristics, accents.
8. After the caller hangs up share your information with your supervisor.
9. Do not use walkie-talkies, beepers or two-way radios during a bomb threat.
10. Depending on the situation an evacuation order may be given. Staff members and Fire Brigade will
search facility for suspicious items or changes in the arrangement of equipment, furnishings, or other
articles. No one, though, should touch, handle, or move any suspicious object they might find.
Attachment H
Weather Emergencies
Serious inclement weather can impact production and threaten the health and safety of all personnel
on-site.
1. Tornados
When a warning is in effect the supervisor, HSE Coordinator or guard will alert the plant to take cover
immediately.
Employees and all site personnel are instructed to go to the restrooms keeping away from the
windows, until the warning is lifted.
When the immediate weather threat is over the Supervisor/HSE Coordinator needs to evaluate that
condition of the plant.
2. Power Failures
All personnel areas are to go to the plant’s main break room.
Lift truck operations and material transfers should be shut down.
Contact the maintenance team member and verify that maintenance is initiating their Power Restart
procedures. If a maintenance person is not present contact the Plant Engineer engineer.
knows the conditions in your home area and YOU must make a decision determining if travel is safe.
When road conditions are poor and you do drive to work take the following precautions:
→ Let someone know where you are going.
→ If you have a cellular phone, take it.
→ Drive cautiously.
Attachment I
Facility Map
Attachment J
Mr. Khaiyam Akhtar PPPC Day Mr. Khaiyam Akhtar Mr. Akhileshwar
Mr. Sohail PPPC Day/Night Mr. Inaam Ur Rehman Mr. Md. Sajaad
Rev. No. Rev. Date Rev. Detail Need of Rev. Applicable from
Change in form ref. number in all Change in form ref. number in all
1. 16/03/2021 ref. documents ref. documents 16/03/2021
Spill team (and personal assigned as needed) are able to determine and direct clean-up spills tasks related to intermediate/finished product, wash
water, and minor spills of hazardous materials associated with equipment malfunctions. Upon evaluation of the situation, spill team members can
recruit other personnel to assist with clean-up operations. Serious or significant spills beyond the capabilities PREMIER PLASTIC PRODUCTION
COMPANY personal can be contracted out through identified services in Attachment A.1