SAFETY PRACTICES & OISD NORMS

INTRODUCTION Effective safety management system is required to prevent hazardous incidents and to eliminate and mitigate their consequences. This presentation emphasizes the need for application of management control for tackling the risks associated with handling/working with or near to hazardous substances. Make aware of various safety practices which needs to be practiced and training given to all employees. Make aware of the various OISD standards and norms connected with safety in a POL marketing locations. Identify areas of detailed training required to employees handling hazardous substances.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Managing safety practices should cover all aspects of the the plant and facilities to control loss of personal equipment, material and environment A Objective is to follow a standardized system of procedures which would continued to be be followed by one and all unless a change in the system is duly authorized by a competent person. OISD STD/GDN on various topics are available for use in Oil Industry.

COMPONENTS OF SAFETY PRACTICES / SYSTEMS The basic elements of safety system consists of : Safety policy Safety committees Employee participation Process/operation safety information Process/ operation hazard analysis Operating procedures Training Contractors Pre-start safety review Mechanical integrity CONTD.

COMPONENTS OF SAFETY PRACTICES / SYSTEMS (cont.) Work permit System Incident investigation analysis Emergency planning and response Internal audit & Compliance Occupational health On the job safety Customers and products Road transportation Each of these elements should be taken into consideration while developing safety practices and systems at all locations. Important aspects of a few of these elements are discussed in the following chart.

SAFETY POLICY Organization should have a safety, health and environment policy approved by the board of directors It should be made available to all employees in a language easily understood by them Should be displayed at various locations in the organization. Employees should be made aware of the contents of the policy and refreshed on a regular basis.

SAFETY COMMITTEE Safety committee should be constituted at each location Proper representation from workmen to be ensured as per factory act and should meet once in a quarter. All deliberations should be recorded and implemented in a time bound program. The name of the members should be displayed.

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION Safety suggestion schemes, quiz, competitions to be conducted to enhance participation of employees. Employees to be encouraged in safety talks about operation of the plant including safety and health hazards. Employees to be on trained in use of personal protective equipments and work permit systems. Written information about process, chemicals including MSDS should be made available to the employees. Participation through Safety Committee

OPERATING TECHNOLOGY Proper written procedures for operations P&ID diagrams Safe operating limits like pressure, temperature, flow rate etc. Hazop Study - Recommendations need implementation Communication to the employees about the analysis reports for awareness Design data including design specifications, codes, standards for the equipments used should be documented

OPERATING PROCEDURES Described task to be performed, data to be recorded and operating condition to be maintained. Operative instruction should be specific to the plant/facility. Operating procedures should provide specific information on startup normal operations, temporary operations, emergency operations and shut down etc. Manual should be made available to all employees. Manual should be updated as often as necessary.

TRAINING Regular training in line with OISD-STD-154 should be given. Initial training should involve operating procedures, equipments at the location, consequences of deviations. Use of PPE’s, safety systems and their functions. Training on safer practices, emergency preparedness, safety procedures, work permit systems and areas concerning health and safety. Refresher training at least every three years and more often as necessary. Training documentation containing details of employees, date of training and evaluation of their understanding.

MECHANICAL INTEGRITY Proper pre-startup inspection of equipments and its documentation as per codes. For e.g.Tanks, pipelines, joints, pumps, DG’s. Overall maintenance plan should be drawn in line with OISD standards / manufacturers recommendation. Maintenance/ inspection to be ensured on a regular basis and documented Equipment data sheets should be maintained along with history cards of various maintenance activities carried out. Relevant OISD standards and guidelines should be used for developing inspection and maintenance systems.

WORK PERMIT Refer OISD-STD-105 on work permit systems. All work to be carried out with proper authorization in prescribed formats like hot work, cold work and electrical work. Location of work to be inspected on a regular basis. Records to be maintained for every activity undertaken.

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Incident investigation is a critical feedback regarding system of control of a hazard. All incidents including near misses must be recorded and thoroughly investigated. The objective of investigation is to determine the cause of incident and to formulate the system to prevent re-occurrence. Refer OISD-STD-107 regarding format for investigation and reporting. Training in incident/accident investigation methodology to be given.

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE Objective of emergency plan is to provide a measure to contain and minimize the effects of any incident. On site emergency plan- should be prepared on the basis of maximum credible accident scenario. Key elements are- immediate response procedures- man power/ organogram and their responsibilities- resource mobilization plan- mutual aid- evacuation procedures etc. Training/drills and updating of onsite plans Refer OISD-GDN-168-Emergency preparedness plan for marketing locations.

SAFETY AUDITS Safety audits or periodic examinations of the functioning of safety systems. Refer OISD-STD-145 for types, frequency, checklist, methodology of safety audits. Audits should be carried out through multi disciplinary teams. Time bound action plan to be prepared for implementing audit recommendations.

ROAD TRANSPORTATION Design of vehicle should be in line with petroleum rules and OISD STD-167. Periodic inspection of vehicles. Road safety culture- motivation, training etc. Transport safety activities. Bulk TT fittings & checks TREM Card & Route Map Evaluating contractors OISD-RP-157 Recommended Practices for Transportation of Bulk Petroleum Products OISD-GDN-165 Guidelines for Rescue & Relief accident operations for POL Tank Truck

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Refer OISD-GDN-166 for guidelines on occupational health monitoring in oil and gas industry. Structure occupational health monitoring system for protection of human health from any possible adverse consequences of exposure to the hazards in the occupational environment.

CONTRACTORS One of the most vulnerable area OISD-GDN-192 Guidelines on safe practices during construction activities in oil industry Contractor men to be trained to perform their jobs safely. Contractors to ensure that his persons have received and understood their roles in safe work practice and use of PPE’s. Supervision and Safety consciousness Monitoring safety performance OISD-GDN-207 Guidelines for enhancing safety levels of contractor workforce during construction/maintenance.

COMPLIANCE TO STATUTARY REGULATIONS Up to date explosive license Pollution control approvals Factory license Electrical inspectorates approval DG set approval

TRAINING MODULE AS PER OISD-154 For all officers and supervisors in service. Duration- 3 days Course content- Industrial safety in petroleum industry and safety regulation Safety regulation(statutory and in company) and accident prevention Classification of hazardous areas Work permit system Properties of petroleum products Fire- cause, prevention and control Fire production facilities- operation and maintenance

TRAINING MODULE AS PER OISD-154 Personal protective equipment Safety instruments for detection of hazardous atmosphere Safe operation and maintenance procedure Safe practice in tank cleaning Safety audit House keeping Disaster management plan/ emergency procedure/drill Industrial first aid Electrical safety Occupational health hazard Supervisors role in safety

OISD STANDARDS Maintenance and Inspection OISD Standards Available for all the equipment. 119 Inspection of Pumps 121 Inspection of Diesel Engines 129 Inspection of Storage Tanks 130 Inspection of Pipes,Valves,Fittings etc 135 Inspection of loading/unloading Arms 142 Inspection of FF equipments and systems 137 Inspection of electrical fittings

OISD STANDARDS Safety and Fire Protection 117 Fire protection facilities in terminals & depots 115 Guidelines on Fire fighting equipments & appliances 155 Part I PPE Non respiratory equipments 155 Part II PPE Respiratory equipments

CONCLUSION Examine all the foregoing elements of Safety System Establish relevance of each of them to your location Formulate an appropriate system Implement it and review periodically Above all, give emphasis to Internal Safety Audit Expedite compliance to its recommendations

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