METHODOLOGY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

1. OBJECTIVE

• Contain and control incidents so as to minimise the effects and to limit damage to persons, the environment, property and company reputation

• Ensure Emergency Response Team (ERT) is aware of their responsibilities and trained to perform their duties during a major emergency efficiently.

• Ensure a rapid and effective response to all emergencies round the clock. 

• Ensure timely response & coordination between industry and external organisations such as Oil Companies, Government Departments, Civil Defense, Hospitals and Police

• Communicate the necessary information to employees, Clients, sub-contractors, the public, police, civil defence, other relevant government departments and agencies.

• Provide for the restoration and clean-up of the environment following a major accident

• Ensure proper documentation of all events and surrounding circumstances of the emergency situation for the purpose of evaluation and lessons learned

• To list the emergency actions to be followed 

• To define the communication channels for coordination of an emergency response

2.   SCOPE

The plan identifies departments and individuals that are directly responsible for emergency response and critical support services, and it provides a management structure for coordinating and deploying resources.

3. Reference For ERP Methodology

• Indian Standard Acts, Rules, and Regulations, or

• US Guidelines, or

• Exit Routes and Emergency Planning – U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E

• NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® – National Fire Protection Association

• Employee Alarm Systems – OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165

• Evacuation Planning Matrix – OSHA

• Evacuation Plans and Procedures tool – OSHA

• Any other National and International Guideline Recommended by Client.

• Any other Guideline as per clients' requirement

4.   ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

• Any other National and International Guideline Recommended by Client.

• Exit Routes and Emergency Planning – U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E

• NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® – National Fire Protection Association

• Employee Alarm Systems – OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165

• Evacuation Planning Matrix – OSHA

• Evacuation Plans and Procedures tool – OSHA

5.   Proposed Methodology

       5.1  Methodology

• Data Collection

• Preparation:-

• Identification of plant wise emergency scenario

• Finalisation of Emergency Organization Chart .

• Preparation of draft emergency response plan report and internal review

• Preparation of Draft report and submission to client

• Comments incorporation

• Final report submission 

5.2  Project Deliverables

          Table 1 ERP Study

5.3   Software to be used

• Not applicable

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