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conoco 4 PVC PLANT SAFETY 6c HEALTH MANUAL ABERDEEN, MS A SUBJECT: FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN EFFECTIVE DATE: February 17, 1981 APPROVED BY: C afmJiKL*.: TITLE: Manager References: C FR 1910, Subpart L - Fire Protection, 1 910.35, 1 910.37, 1910.38 PURPOSE: Due to the nature of the chemical process industry and specifically, the Aberdeen Chemical Plant, the potential for a vapor release and/or fire can only be minimized by conscientious operation of the plant. Emergency conditions caused by human error or equipment failure can ultimately lead to serious personal injury, loss of life, or severe damage to plant equipment. This plan is therefore being issued to: 1. Minimize the potential for fires and related emergencies through positive housekeeping and control of flammable matei^ils and ignition sources. 2. Insure the safety and welfare of employees and the general public in the event of a plant emergency; 3. Minimize property damage and provide for the resumption of normal operations following a plant emergency; 4. Satisfy the legitimate concern of employees, their families, and the general public by providing prompt, accurate information concerning the extent and effects of plant emergencies; and, 5. Insure that all fire protection systems operate properly by routine testing and maintenance of critical systems. FIRE PREVENTION PLAN Fire related losses which can occur in the chemical industry are particularly severe. Due to the nature of the materials which are routinely handled in the Aberdeen Plant (primarily VCM, natural gas, propane, and other hydrocarbon fuels), operating per sonnel must exercize preventive control of hazards which can lead to fires. The Fire Prevention Plan is therefore being incorporated into the,body of the Emergency Plan and its specific provisions will be reviewed on a routine basis by operating departments. VAB.0001073916 -i' .nr*1 "ffl J 4M-.ib.sLH FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 2 1 4 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN - (continued) Many of the materials used to make PVC and its compounds are flammable or com bustible. Table I, below, is a list of commonly used materials which are flammable or combustible and can be fire hazards if not properly controlled. The majority of these materials are supplied as finely divided dusts and in some cases are capable of causing an explosion if dust accumulations are allowed to form an ignitable cloud. TABLE I VINYL DEPARTMENT Flammable Combustible PVC Initiators (Oxidizer) Gasoline Natural Gas/Propane Vinyl Chloride Monomer Alpha Methyl Styrene (AMS) Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS) Bubble Breaker Cardboard Boxes Diesel Fuel 2-Ethyl Hexaldehyde Glycerine Methocel Paper Bags PC-555 Shell Sol 71 Code 83195 Hydroquinone COMPOUND DEPARTMENT Flammable Gasoline Combustible Anitimony Trioxide 4310 R-l Violet Epoxidized Soybean Oil Bisphenol A Cardboard Boxes Color Concentrates (Vinyl Base) Cyasorb UV-531 Lead Stabilizers Dibasic Lead Stearate Ferro ThermOChek 1827 Hal-Lub-D Hostalube XL 165 Hystrene 5016 "Mark" Compounds Mineral Oil Molydenum Trioxide Oncor 75 RA Paper Bags Plastiflow POP "Plastolein" Products PX-316 R-4067 (Interstab) Santicizer 429 Synpron 1438 "Vinyzene" Products Wax Lubricants (polyethylene. Petroleum) VAB.0001073917 * FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 3 A DRY BLEND DEPARTMENT Flammable Gasoline Combustible "Acryloid" Products Acrawax "Advastab" Products Advawax Calcium Stearate Cardboard Boxes Diesel Fuel "Mark" Products Paper Bags Thermolite 101 Wax Lubricants (polyethylene, petroleum) PLASTICIZER DEPARTMENT Flammable Gasoline Combusti ble Alcohols Phthalic Anhydride "Darco" Carbon Black Cardboard Boxes Diesel Fuel Bisphenol A Paper Bags Sulfonic Acid (Scott Air Pak and turnouV gear required for fire fighting) MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Flammable Combustible Acetylene Amercor Mark III Gasoline Hydrogen Gas Natural Gas Propane Paints and Thinners Sulfuric Acid (generates hydrogen gas) Agitene (Regular, Super) Amerzene 35 Ammonium Nitrate (Highly Dangerous if Mixed with Oils) Biocide 285 Biosperse 201 Cardboard Boxes Conoco Lube Oils and Greases Drewplex 505 Drewsperse 738 Mitee Thread Cutting Oil UCON Lubricants and Heat Transfer fluids. LABORATORY DEPARTMENT Numerous flammable and combustible liquids and solids are stored and used in small quantities in this department. VAB.0001073918 H IIMHIW Hirwii FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 4 Many of the above noted chemicals classified as combustible are used routinely and are not commonly thought to be fire hazards due to the very high temperatures required to ignite them. Special precautions are outlined in the Safety Control Permit System Procedure which will govern all hot work operations in areas where o.~0 flammable or combustible materials are used or stored. VXo'V V4Vs^'i Ifi?'4****- ?^ocet>S,^ )a vd 13 r** rt&t o Xei Ul 9 r^> 1rre protection and control systems used in the plant range from simple hand al- held fire extinguishers to sophisticated water spray deluge systems. This equipment is routinely checked by Safety and/or Instrument Personnel to insure that it operates properly when needed. The Safety Director is responsible to see that all fire protection systems are maintained in an operational condition. Supervisory personnel plant wide are responsible for controlling fuel source hazards through conscientious operation and the Safety Control Permit System. Smoking will be permitted only in areas of the plant specifically specified for that purpose. Fire protection rules in the Safety Rule Book will be strictly adhered to. Table II, below, is a listing of fire protection equipment which is available for use in the event of a fire related emergency. TABLE II FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Equipment Area($) of Coverage Diesel Driven Fire Pumps for Water Supply Areas processing vinyl chloride (4-2000 GPM, 100 psig Units^yoof-fiv^Aw.^^t^monomer (propane area upon comp (at-aooo ^ ***T3-. c____ 6 \ of phase III fire protection Process Water System Deluge Spray Systems Fire Monitors (Fixed) Fire Monitors (Portable) Dry Chemical Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Dry Chemical Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers Hose Houses and Fire Hydrants Propane area fire protection equipment, warehouse area sprinkler systems. Vinyl reactors and tank farm. Vinyl reactor, VCM and propane tank farm, VCM incinerators. Emergency equipment station, initator storage freezers. Vinyl reactor areas (one each) Various locations plant wide. Various locations plant wide. 1 1 #^4*" + " VAB.0001073919 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 5 A Equipment Area(s) of Coverage Inch Fire Hose and Nozzles Warehouse areas and vinyl reactor and propane tank farm areas. Fire Turnout Clothing (Hats, Coats, Boots and Gloves) Available for use plant wide, stored in the Emergency Equipment Station. Extra Fire Hose (3 inch hose with 2h inch couplings) Hose reel cart in Emergency Equipment Station. Scott Air Paks Various locations plant wide. Additional Firefighting Nozzles and Related Equipment Available for use plant wide, stored in the Emergency Equipment Station. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Fire Extinguis Laboratory and Motor Control Centers. HOUSEKEEPING - Along with proper control of flammable and combustible materials, maintenance of high housekeeping standards is critically important. The proper disposal of trash from the various plant operations will minimize the accumulation, of combustible materials and thereby reduce the potential for fire. The following is a list of basic housekeeping requirements for^fire prevention purposes. 1. Ordinary hazard materials such as floor sweepings, paper bags, used filters, rags, and other miscellaneous discarded items shall be placed in dumpsters which are routinely dumped into the central trash compactor. 2. Initiator bottle disposal shall be done in accordance with current Vinyl Department procedures. Disposal of initiators which cannot be used in our operations shall be done under supervision of the Safety Department. Inventories of empty drums in the various operating areas shall be kept to a minimum. All empty steel drums shall be taken to the drum storage area south of the plasticizer building. Empty fiber drums should be placed in the large open top trash containers located south of the plasticizer building. 4. Clean-up and disposal of dust type materials which have been contaminated with a substance hazardous to health, such as lead, shall be done with vacuum cleaning methods. 5. Housekeeping requirements for operations which involve hot work are specified in the Safety Control Permit System Procedure. 6. Motor control center areas (breaker rooms) shall be maintained free and clear of discarded materials and shall not be used as storage areas. Whenever ^breaker panels are located in storage areas, a clear access lane of at least p inches from the front of the breaker panel shall be maintained. 7. Containers of laboratory solvents and reagents, once empty, shall be disposed of as ordinary hazards (see paragraph 1). Waste chemicals shall be disposed of in accordance with approved waste disposal procedures. VAB.0001073920 ... m I FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 6 k FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - The fire protection systems and equipment used in the plant undergo routine testing nd maintenance. The Safety Director is responsible to see that all systems are operational and that routine testing is accomplished. Also, he is responsible/to see that repair work on systems and equipment is accomplished on a timej^ba^ls^henever problems are discovered. Table III below specifies testing tf'equiremetns and frequencies for the various systems and equipment. \ s' TABLE III FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE System/EquipmentFrequencyCheckout Requirements Fire Pumps Weekly Xv* 1) Start on pressure drop and sequence 2) Battery condition 3) Engine Temperature 4) Engine oil pressure 5) Fuel level Annual Deluge Systems (Reactors & Tank Farm) Weekly VCM Storage Sphere Fire Monitor Nozzles Weekly Stationary Fire Monitor Nozzles Semi Annual Sprinkler Systems Annual 1) Flow/pressure measurements 2) Engine RPM 3) Cooling system flush and charge with fresh coolant 4) Check thermostat operation 1) Flow gas over gas detector field sensors on gas detection system - check for system release. 2) Proper operation of deluge valves - trip and reset. 3) Systems drain freely. 4) No breaks in deluge piping systems. 1) Remote and local control operation of actuated valve (pit). 2) Nozzle orientation directed at bottom half of sphere. 1) Free operation of valve. 2) Flush until water is clear. 3) Nozzle free of debris. 1) Flow test at inspector check point. 2) All systems protected by anti-freeze solution if wet. -> -.I .it* -Jk `i V1- -w-i-rt-m VAB.0001073921 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 7 A System/EquipmentFrequency Checkout Requirements Fire Hose Annual 1) Hydrostatic pressure test of at least 200 psig maintained for at least 15 seconds. 2) Hose shall not leak or jacket threads break. 3) Dried and reinstalled in hose house, or rack, preconnected to hydrant or supply valve. Fire Extinguishers Fluff dry chemical powder. Charged to specified pressure or CO2 cartridge seal in-tact. Release mechanism sealed. Cylinder hanger, handle, and hose undamaged. Wheeled units - hose properly coiled, valve in OFF position. Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers (Hydrostatic) Annual Five or Twelve Years 1) Extinguisher contents emptied, screened or replaced and extinguisher recharged with agent. 2) CO2 cylinders (CO2 and dry chemical) weighed. Reject underweight units for refill. 3) Inspect internals of cylinder, hose, and nozzle for deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as needed. Provide replacement extinguisher while inspecting extinguisher from permanent location. D Done under contract with licensed cylinder hydrostatic test contractor. Emergency Alarm Monthly Smoke Detection System CO2 Fire Extinghishing System - Lab Chemical Storage Room SemiAnnual Semi Annual EMERGENCY PLAN 1) Test alarm modes (vapor, fire, evacuation) one per month on rotating cycle. 2) Test public address system alarm and all clear. 1) Check voltages, detectors and alarm signal devices for proper operation. 2) Check supervisory circuitry.. 1) Weigh CO2 supply bottles, refill as needed. 2) Check actuating mechanism for proper operation. 3) Check pre-alarm for operation and audibility. 4. Assure that all piping connections are secure and that there are no system leaks. Definition of Plant Emerqencies A plant emergency is any unexpected event or condition which requires immediate action to prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. Plant emergencies include, but are not limited to: fires, explosions, release of toxic,-flammable, or corrosive materials, or an injury which requires removal of an employee from an elevated location. VAB.0001073922 +- MMmWWHiHI FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 8 * EMERGENCY PLAN - (continued) Definition of Plant Emerqenices - (continued) A "Vinyl Chloride Emergency" is any massive release of vinyl chloride. This does not include minor leaks of temporary concentrations above permissible exposure limits. Immediate Actions to be Taken in Event of a Plant Emergency Immediate actions are the direct responsibility of the Emergency Officer. In his absence, they are the responsibility of the Emergency Brigade Chief (Shift Supervisor). The extent and severity of a plant emergency shall dictate the extent to which the Emergency Plan is utilized. The initial determination of required action shall be made by the Shift Supervisor in charge of the affected area(s). The action taken may range from handling the emergency with personnel present at the time to full alert of the emergency organization. In general, the following actions, as applicable, are required during an emergency: 1. Activate the Emergency Alarm System Anyone who detects an emergency situation shall communicate it to the Vinyl Control Room by the radio, the Gaitronics System, or by dialing 2200 on the plant telephone system. In each case, the caller shall clearly communicate the location and nature of the problem to control room personnel (this infor mation must be recorded on the forms provided). The Operator who takes the message shall then activate the appropriate alarm by depressing that button on the emergency alarm system control panel. Once the alarm system has been activated and the alarm is no longer operating, the operator shall dial 641 on the plant telephone system and give the nature and location of the emergency in a clear, calm, and distinct manner. This message must be given a minimum of three (3) times in order that plant personnel understand the nature and location of the problem. Plant Emergency Alarm Codes The plant emergency alarm siren is a dual tone type which produces a high and low pitch simultaneously during normal operation. Signal coding is achieved by alternately turning the siren motor on and off, and by opening and closing the air supply tubes feeding the rotating (sound producing) elements of the siren. On the following page is a graphical illustration of the alarm codes used in the Aberdeen Plant. Whenever a plant emergency occurs, the nature of the problem will- be communi cated to the plant via the siren and the plant P.A. system as noted above. If the conditions require a general plant evacuation, the evacuation signal should be given only after the fire or vapor alarm. This allows the evacuation signal to act as a tornado warning when used by itself as noted in the storm warning section below. VAB.0001073923 I .X. r hi ** FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 9 4 Si (Undulating Pulsed/ Dual Tone Signal) iS r J- 4 -VMli-nt +* -- ipj liphiPP *i*-*^r r |^T^T*rYI II 4m MV VAB.0001073924 t I mi m FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 10 1 EMERGENCY PLAN - (continued) Immediate Actions to be Taken in Event of a Plant Emergency 2. Use the Proper Emergency Equipment All employees directly engaged in correcting emergencies involving VCM liquid/or vapor concentrations in excess of permissible exposure limits (1 ppm averaged over an 8-hour period with excursions to 5 ppm averaged over a 15 minute period) shall be equipped with personnel protective equipment which is appropriate for the hazards involved. In the case of VCM emergencies, the location of the spill must be evaluated prior to action on the part of any employee. If the discharge is ocurring from a reactor relief line, Scott Air Paks may be the only personnel protective equipment required. In the case of major discharges which occur in and around elect rically driven process equipment, the Supervisor in charge may require his personnel to also wear full fire turnout gear to maintain safety in the particular emergency operation. Whenever emergency situations occur where liquid (VCM or propane) is involved, personnel must wear special heat and liquid resistant gloves to protect from freeze burns and potential flash fires. 3. Evacuate Non-Essential Personnel from Danger Areas Always evacuate non-essential and all personnel not properly equipped with personnel protective equipment which is appropriate for the hazards present. Such personnel shall not be allowed to return until the emergency situation has been corrected. In all cases, evacuated personnel shall immediately proceed to primary evacuation areas as noted below. If the wind directs hazardous vapors into the primary evacuation areas, evacuated personnel shall proceed to the secondary evacuation area at the guardhouse and assemble in departmental groupings as noted on the fence location east of the parking lot and south of the guardhouse. If that area is noted as being contaminated by VCM vapor, evacuated personnel will be moved to a safe loca tion along the property line north of the plant. ALL EVACUATIONS MUST BE PROMPT AND ORDERLY! VAB.0001073925 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 11 A PRIMARY EVACUATION AREAS Vinyl Area - At pad north of the control room. Lab & Compound/Plasticizer - Warehouse at northwest corner of the staging area directly south of the plant auditorium. Maintenance (including Warehouse, - Main shop. Yard and Safety)^--/ Transportation - East of Lab and Compound/Plasticizer as noted above. Off-Shift Yard and Mechanics - At pad north of vinyl control room. Office Personnel - Lobby in each office area. Contractors - North of main gate, (east of contractor gate during plant expansion work.) 4. Account for all Personnel When personnel have asembled in the primary evacuation areas, head counts must be made as noted in EVACUATION OF WORK AREAS below. Personnel not accounted for at this time must be regarded as trapped and/or injured and rescue efforts initiated. It is extremely important for all personnel to understand the location of their primary evacuation areas and to get to them as quickly as possible; otherwise, other personnel may have to jeopardize their personal safety during search and rescue operations. NOTE: Where Supervisors have been pre-assigned duties under this plan, other arrangements must be made by the various departments to insjuce^that personnel are accounted for on a timely basis (see evacuation of workar&s^for more information). 5 Rescue Trapped Personnel Search and rescue operations during VCM and propane vapor releases and fires must be attempted only with fire turnout gear due to the likelihood of vapor ignition causing a flash fire or explosion. In the event that rescue operations are required during serious plant emergencies, the Emergency Officer (Emergency Brigade Chief on off shifts) will utilize personnel who are not assigned specific emergency duties to conduct search and rescue operations. In all cases, the buddy system is required to perform these duties and the Emergency Officer must take that into account as he assigns the duties. Personnel protective equipment re quirements must be defined by the Emergency Officer. This can vary from nothing to the use of fire turnout equipment and Scott Air Paks depending upon the circumstances. VAB.0001073926 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 12 I EMERGENCY PLAN - (continued) 5. Rescue Trapped Personnel - (continued) Rescue operations may become necessary due to serious personal injury in elevated plant locations. In this event, the rescue equipment kept in first aid and the Emergency Equipment Station must be assembled and utilized by plant personnel under the joint direction of the Emergency Officer and either the plant nurse or ambulance attendant. 6. Activate Fire Protection Systems Activate and utilize Emergency Brigades, support personnel present (under the direction of the Mechanical Superintendent as noted in the EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION SPECIFIC DUTIES section below) and the Emergency Organization as necessary to prevent or extinguish fires, explosions, or chemical exposures. Activate the deluge system and/or fire monitors as follows: Deluge System - These systems should be activated wneirever emergencies require deluge system operation.include but are not limited to the following: - Serious leaks from rotating equipment seals. - Abnormal discharges of flammable material from process piping, valves, and relief systems. - Serious leaks in the VCM compressor shed at the tank farm. (CAUTION: Water can damage the Corken compressors if they are hot. The system should be used only during fire conditions or when serious VCM leaks may cause a fire. In all cases, the appropriate piping should also be blocked in to prevent the release of large amounts of VCM). - Fires resulting from any of the above. Fire Monitors - Permanently installed fire monitors in the various areas provide supplemental fire water to locations which may need additional water for equipment protection due to direct flame inpingement, high con centrations of VCM vapor, or during periods when the deluge system is out of service. During VCM vapor releases which involve the reactor relief systems, the Supervisor may decide to utilize only the fire monitors since the point of discharge is above all other operating equipment. Due to high volume demand of the deluge systems, fire streams from monitor nozzles may not reach the top of the relief lines with both systems in operation0>IZ<^ If supplemental fire water is needed or in cases where there is no pef-"^ manently installed fire protection svstern (i.e., the initiatnr freezers), the Supervisor should utilize the portatrfeTire m&n'HVLand hose reel stored in the Emergency Equipment Station. Lead Operators should make sure the fire pumps are operating when major leaks occur in the reactor areas and only the fire monitors are in use. If the pumps are not operating and there is flow through the monitors from the process water system, the pumps can be started by briefly opening and closing the deluge water valve to the sphere from the old module control panel. (NOTE: For additional information regarding the operation of fire protection equipment in the VCM tank farm area, consult the VCM Tank Farm Operating Manual.) Seff^ f 1 A )- 7 Ok .Tr A * r 9 Ia) v 11 b<" cfv'v ujat< - fl+f fOc. sS I/Su/t I l AO tP |S? *a a +- IMa Ts 5 ^ I( \n - FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 13 A EMERGENCY PLAN - (continued) 6. Fire Monitors - (continued) Whenever the fire alarm is activated, all hose crews shall report to a location upwind of the fire, and assemble by hose crew grouping. The Chief and Assistant Chief shall survey the problem and direct their personnel accordingly. In all cases where significant size fires are noted, fire fighting ^rs^nne 1 mu^ be^ properly outfitted with fire turnout gear. 7. STOP ALL HOT WORK! - Motor vehicles, portable transfer systems, the incin erator, welding machines and any other source of ignition must be positively shutdown immediately whenever the plant emergency alarm is activated! Shut down and secure operations as required to prevent further injury to personnel or damage to equipment. 8. Stop flow of: A. Flammable materials feeding fires or potential fires, including dryer and incinerator gas burners. B. Boilerhouse operation is to be shut down only in cases where unfavorable wind conditions and flammable material release is great enough to present a hazard. Boilerhouse shutdown can occur only on direct orders from the Emergency Brigade Chief, the Emergency Officer, or the Safety Director. 9. Utilize outside assistance and notify the comnunity as required. A. Aberdeen Fire Department...................................................369-9551 B. Ambulance...................................................................................369-2455 C. Hospital Emergency Room.....................................................369-2455 D. Dr. R. E. Coghlan (office).............................................. 369-2411 (home)...................................................369-4418 E. Dr. J. N. Turnage (office).............................................. 369-2413 (home).................................................. 369-6311 F. Aberdeen Police Department.............................................. 369-6454 Have local police warn adjacent plants and residential areas if they are threatened by fire, flammable material releases or toxic gases (chlorine or hydrogen chloride (HC1) as a result of a VCM fire). Plant Manager approval is required prior to contacting the police department unless the delay increases the danger to the community (see PUBLIC ALERT below). Locate the boundaries of contaminated areas during vapor releases This will be done by the Safety Supervisor during weekdays and by the Vinyl Shift Supervisor at all other times. cx TV Wp U.S. 1 y-e ec^r-iu -ft? -I-1-*-'- Hb I Av# ?` IT, Or t I ' 9 i fu'/ ( 5 ltU<4 +-/ Tvir#?. l~he i r FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 14 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS Plant emergencies involving VCM and Chlorine shall require the use of Scott Air Paks. Emergencies involving propane and other materials require the use of Scott Air Paks only if concentrations of vapor might decrease the oxygen content of the leak area to levels which will not support life. EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION Please refer to the attached EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION chart for the following discussion. When activated, this organization shall be directed by the Manage ment Group, which bears overall responsibility for meeting the objectives of the plan. Os' Activation - Whenever a emergency occurs in the plant, the Shift Supervisor responsible for the affected area(s) will be in charge of all immediate actions, including activation of the Emergency Organization if and as required. During normal office hours, the organization shall be activated by the Shift Supervisor by announcing "ACTIVATE EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION" three (3) times over the P.A. system. During off-hours and weekends, the Shift Supervisor shall instruct the Plant Guard to "call-out" the Emergency Organization. The Guard shall then call all personnel listed on the Emergency Organization Call List in rank order. If an individual cannot be reached, the Guard should then call the next person listed on the list. Once contacted, these personnel are to immediately come to the plant and assume their emergency duties. Specific Duties - The following is a discussion of specific duties assigned to each position in the Plant Emergency Organization. 1. Management Group The Management Group will consist of the Plant Manager, the Plant Superin tendent and the Industrial Relations Manager. The duties of the Management Group are: Provide leadership for the disaster group and coordinate all activities connected with control of the situation. Mjt li i Promptly release factual information to the news media, preventing erroneous reports and creating the best possible public image for the company. Notify Corporate Management and keep them up to date on the situation. Notify next of kin in cases of serious or fatal injuries. coimu V>ATX "FK- $ IM.KjS-t 24 a for QlJ2JL f f< + Is ac-ri ** r , VLe ^c\rr*t^ Js>e 'C-i I i & tP Owr Oti-veX pv I O"IT Ck $ C\ Td ^ T~C~<Z . A fa 5 f S ^ ^ t I ci^P a ^ c^-p-rrvc l-ej W* XD *^.000*073929 Vs. ^ I FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 15 A EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 2. Emergency Officer The Operations Superintendent of the area affected will serve as the Emergency Officer. He will report directly to the Management Group and will be in overall charge of emergency control activities. He will be assisted in this duty by the Safety Director and the Chief Process Engineer. The alternate to the Operations Superintendent is the Operations Supervisor of the area in volved. The duties of the Emergency Officer are: A. Work closely with the Emergency Brigade Chief in determining the most effective manner of establishing control of the situation. B. Keep the Management Group informed of the situation and the action being taken to bring it under control. C. Rely on the advice and help of the Assistant Emergency Officer and the Safety Director. D. Issue instructions for the "Call Out" of off-duty employees and advise the Security Officer of who is authorized to enter the plant. 3. Assistant Emergency Officer The Chief Process Engineer will serve as the Assistant Emergency Officer. He will assist the Emergency Officer in the evaluation of the situation and the planning of action necessary to establish control of the emergency. He will also provide any technical information regarding the equipment or process that might be necessary. He will keep the Emergency Officer informed of his whereabouts at all times. The alternate to the Chief Process Engineer is the Senior Process Engineer. 4. Security Officer The Security Officer position will be filled by the Safety Supervisor and he will report directly to the Management Group. His specific duties are: A. Provide security protection for all plant property and material. This will include procurement and assignment of Guards, if needed. B. Dispatch personnel to the road blocks so that authorized personnel may be identified and allowed into the area. The unauthorized personnel must be turned back in a firm, tactful manner. C. Provide emergency supplies that might be needed during the emergency. D. Monitor VCM concentrations in the area of the secondary evacuation area southwest of the guardhouse. VAB.0001073930 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 16 , yv EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 5. Safety Director The Safety Director will assist the Emergency Officer in any way necessary in bringing the situation under control. His primary responsibility is in helping with fire fighting and rescue efforts. He will work closely with j^the Fire Chief. Following an emergency, the Safety Director will assist Department Heads in restoring safe conditions throughout the plant. He will also see that emergency equipment is serviced and placed in the proper locations. He will act as a team leader to make a detailed study of the causes of the emergency, action taken, and any recommendations made to prevent similar emergencies. The Safety Director will also be responsible for the following areas of emergency readiness: A. Assist Department Heads in training personnel in the functioning and employee acceptance of the plan. B. Organize and regularly train the Emergency Brigades in fire control methods and emergency actions. C. Organize refresher courses for the First Aid Personnel. Make sure that all plant personnel are exposed to basic fire fighting techniques pertaining to the use of portable extinguishers, emergency alarm systems, and evacuation procedures. This will normally occur on a every other year basis for all maintenance, operations, and laboratory personnel . All new hires will employment E Insure that fire fighting and emergency equipment is maintained in operable condition at all times. F Conduct Emergency Plan review and drills at least annually. 6 Emergency Chief The Vinyl Shift Supervisor will fill the position of the Emergency Chi during emergencies in the Vinyl Reactor, Vinyl Dryer, Boilerhouse, Waste Ts and VCM Tank Farm areas. The Compound Shift Supervisor will act as Chief in the Compound, Plasticizer, Laboratory, and Warehouse areas' Chief will direct the Fire Brigade and others involved in fire control or other emergency action. He will work closely with the Safety Director in the effective uses of manpower and equipment necessary to bring the situation under control. HMIRNi 001073931 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 17 A EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 6. Emergency Chief - (continued) The Emergency Chief will usually be the first individual in authority to recognize the existance of an emergency situation. He must make the immediate decisions regarding the emergency action and continue in this capacity until the Emergency Organization can assemble, if it is required. The Vinyl Shift Supervisor, acting as the Emergency Chief, will initiate the necessary action to put this plan into effect. The specific duties of the Emeroency Chief in time of emergency are listed under "IMMEDIATE ACTIONS..." section above. Once the Emergency Officer arrives, the Emergency Chief will report to him. 7. Assistant Emergency Chief The Compound Shift Supervisor will serve as the Assistant Emergency Chief during emergencies in all areas of the plant, except Compound, Plasticizer, Laboratory and Warehouse. In those areas, the Vinyl Shift Supervisor will act as Assis tant Emergency Chief. The Assistant Chief's duties will be as follows: A. Make sure that all of the Fire Brigade members in his area leave for the scene of the emergency. B. Report to the Emergency Chief for instructions. 8. Mechanical Chief The Mechanical Superintendent will act as the Mechanical Chief during the time of the emergency. The alternate is the Maintenance Superintendent. In this capacity, the Mechanical Chief will report to the Emergency Officer. He will carry out the following duties: A. Organize and direct damage control work as directed. B. He will be in charge of all personnel reporting to the Shop Area. C. Assist the Emergency Officer in any way necessary to bring the situation under control. D. Establish relations with outside utility companies and work closely with them, maintaining or restoring service as soon as possible. E. Notify the Security Officer of the names of those people in the plant under his direction.and of any who have been called out. F. Keep the Emergency Officer informed of his whereabouts at all times. G. Organize and direct clean-up and repair crews for the purpose of getting the plant back into operation as soon as possible. VAB.0001073932 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 18 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 9. First Aid Chief and Assistants The Nurse will act as the First Aid Chief and will report to the Emergency Officer. The Laboratory Lead Technician will act as an Assistant. The alternate for the Nurse will be the Laboratory Shift Supervisor. A. The First Aid Chief and Assistants will go immediately to the emergency scene whenever the Emergency Organization is activated or there is a call for First Aid help. B. Give First Aid to the injured. C. Advise the Communications Chief if ambulances are needed. D. including the names and estimates of severity. nformed E. Transport injured personnel to ambulance. 10. The Messengers will report to the Emergency Organization member to whom they are assigned. 11 Fire Pump Supervisor During the first shift on weekdays, the Safety Inspector will act as the Fire Pump Supervisor. When alerted by emergency signals, he will report to the Fire Pump House. He will keep all four (4) pumps running until the "ALL CLEAR" is sounded. He will be assisted by the Tool Room Man. In the Tool Room Man's absence, the Day Shift Mechanic will assist the Safety Inspector. At all other times, the position of Fire Pump Supervisor will be filled by the on-duty Shift Mechanic. WheneverKct|iere .is no coveraae bv anv of the above, the Plant Guard shall insuree that air-M pumps operating nyl Superv shall be responsible for the shutdown ( condition has been corrected. izew** /i r w >%S. St-V>4. . fee TO W I )f< TV 12 Emergency m------- P c* 2 o i*\ r There are two tapre crews The objectives of these crews are to insure that. through quick action, we will be able to protect employees and minimize any damage due to fire. Both crews are to report to the scene immediately when summoned by alarms, the Shift Supervisor, or when the Emergency Organization is activated. The crews will consist of the following: VAB.0001073933 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 19 A EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 12. Emergency Brigades - (continued) #1 Emergency Brigade Emergency Brigade Chief - Vinyl Shift Supervisor Chief Operator Dryer "A" Operators (2) Dryer Utility #2 Emergency Brigade Assistant Emergency Brigade Chief - Compound Shift Supervisor Automatic Bag Operator Line I Bagging Utility Li ne III Mill Utility Dry Blend Utility - if available Line I Compounder Emergency Brigade Duties - The prompt and proper response of Emergency Brigade members is essential to the protection of lives and property. The rW following are the duties to be performed in the event of a serious plant nr emergency: Obtain fire fighting protective clothing from the Emergency Equipment Station (next to yard scale house) and Scott Air Paks for personnel protection. B. Make sure that fixed fire protection systems (deluge systems and fire monitors) are being used to the greatest advantage. C. Provide help to block-in fuel sources by closing valves as specified by the Emergency Brigade Chief. D. Perform manual fire fighting operations under the direction of the Emergency Brigade Chief. i 13. Support Group The Support Group will consist of all Maintenance, Warehouse and Yard Personnel (Supervisors and Hourly). They will report to theJiai under the orders of the Mechanical Chief. ThaCMaintenance intendent will stay in the shop with the personne will contact him for assistance. The Mechanical Chief /tztiL - -iiir liH lai t .i HSBIIP nl-rj IMW VAB.0001073934 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 20 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION - (continued) 14. Guards A. Direct ambulance and other vehicles to the emergency scene. B. Stop all other vehicle traffic into the plant and have it park without blocking the gate. Do not permit any unauthorized personnel to enter the plant. C. Phone the Emergency Organization when instructed to do so by the Vinyl Shift Supervisor, the Compound Supervisor, or their designees. D. Monitor fire pump operation as noted in 11. above. E. Record wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, time and outside temperature at time of release if a gas release or fire has occurred. F. Announce the wind speed and directionvj.e., from , to ) over the plant public address system if a gas release or fire has occurred. 15. Communications Chief The Director of Administrative Services will act as the Communications Chief. 6^ Establish the gatehouse switchboard as a emergency and communications headquarters. The Communications Chief shall also prearrange for a Secretary to act as the Switchboard Operator. Several alternates should be planned. The Switchboard Operator should be contacted immed iately following receipt of the call to activate the Emergency Organizati on. C. Handle all incoming and outgoing calls. EVACUATION OF WORK AREAS As noted in the IMMEDIATE ACTIONS... section of the plan, all personnel being evacuated from their work area due to fire or large uncontrolled vapor release shall shut down the equipment for which they are responsible and proceed to the PRIMARY EVACUATION AREAS for a head count. (To expedite the head count, each department shall maintain a current list of personnel by shift grouping on a clipboard in the Supervisor's office. A listing of office personnel shall also be maintained in or near the lobby of each office area.) If conditions warrant further action to avoid danger, evacuated personnel shall proceed to the SECONDARY EVACUATION AREA, southwest of the plant guardhouse. In all cases, evacuated personnel must assemble by departmental grouping for a head count. In the event that this area is unsafe, all personnel must assemble at a safe location south of Highway 25 along the north plant property line. Supervisors must designate VAB.0001073935  FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 21 A EVACUATION OF WORK AREAS - (continued) P non-emergency personnel to act in their place for head count purposes if the emergency condition requires the activation of the Emergency Brigades or Emergency Organization. Wind direction at the time of a gas or vapor emergency will play an important role in the choice of escape routes. Evacuation routes should always be at right angles to the wind (cross-wind). Use the wind socks located on silos 41 and 281 or slurry blend tank {9) to determine the wind direction. PUBLIC ALERT 6oV During an emergency, the Plant Manager (or in his absence, the Plant Superinten dent) will determine if and when action is required to protect the public, in cluding requests for law enforcement assistance. REENTRY TO WORK AREAS Personnel, except those required to deal with the emergency condition, shall not be allowed to reenter endangered areas until the emergency condition has been corrected and verified. Upon establishment of control over VCM releases, the Shift Supervisor, equipped with Scott Air Pak and HNU Photoionizer shall verify that all areas have returned to safe levels. Whenever an employee reenters a work area in which a VCM release has occurred, for the purpose of verifying safe levels, there shall be at least two other persons equipped with Scott Air Paks observing from a safe distance. In some cases, this may be done by Honeywell readings. During normal office work hours, the Safety Supervisor shall monitor public and total plant area safety with portable monitoring instruments and Scott Air Pak, if necessary. During his absence, this task shall be performed by the Vinyl Shift Supervisor. Again, this may be checked by Honeywell readings. MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SURVEILLANCE Anyone who is injured during any emergency is to be immediately treated as appropriate to circumstances. Anyone who looses consciousness because of inhalation of any substance is to be taken to the Aberdeen-Monroe County Emergency Room as soon as possible. CTk All Medical treatment of any employees injured by any substances will be that determined most appropriate by the Corporate Medical Division or its designee. t^ To 'W-c. OverccvKP. 01073936 Plif* m ****** in i FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 22 -> BIETM All emergencies will be reported by the Plant Manager to the -Vice--Pres+efent of Manufacturing within 24 hours. In addition, VCM emergencies will be reported as follows: 1. The Operations Superintendent will issue a written report on each VCM emergency as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours. 2. The Plant Safety Director will report the emergency and the facts obtainable to the OSHA Area Director as required by OSHA Regulations. 3. The Chief Process Engineer will report the emergency and the facts obtainable to the Mississippi Bureau of Pollution Control and to the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as required by NESHAP and State regu lations. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS 1. Medical Ambulance, Monroe County Hospital..........................369-2455 Dr. Coghlan, Office........................................................369-2411 Home............................................................ 369-4418 Dr. Turnage, Office........................................................369-2413 Home............................................................ 369-6311 2. Police Aberdeen Police Department.........................................369-6454 Sheriff's Office.............................................................. 369-2468 Mississippi State Police............................................. (Contact Police Dept.) 3. Fire Department Aberdeen Fire Department............................................. 369-9551 4. Light and Water Department Aberdeen Light & Water Department..........................369-4731 or..........................369-2159 5. Headquarters Personnel R. E. Lehmkuhl, Office.....................................(713) 965-1727 \ "P d. C&tfiuo Home........................................... <713> 780-1270 J rr M. S. Reynolds, Office.......................................(713) 965-2806 Home............................................ (713) 445-9187 it m rM.1 VAB.0001073937 i1 . FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 23 A EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS - (continued) 6. Public Relations Personnel Houston John Genbauer (office) (home).. (713) 965-3115(713) 376-9279 Lake Charles Carlton Adams (office) (home).. 7. CHEMTREC Emergency Numbers (3f8) 575-6132 (3*0 4**- 42iS" (3|) 674-2019 (iii) See CHEMTREC Call Manual STORM WARNING These procedures are established to give personnel early tornado warning. When atmospheric conditions indicate that a tornado is possible: 1. The Guard will continuously monitor National Weather Service broadcasts for weather reports. 2. If the Weather Service announces a tornado watch for the area, the Guard will: A. On days - contact all Department Heads. B. During off-shifts and weekends - contact the Vinyl, Lab and Compound Supervisors. C. Be watchful for an approaching tornado cloud. 3. If the Guard spots an approaching tornado cloud, he will call the Vinyl Control Room and ask that the tornado alert alarm, on the plant siren be sounded, and announce it over the plant P.A. system. 4. Whenever an approaching tornado cloud is announced, all personnel will take ` 3 '.nd cover that is established by departmental procedures. VAB.0001073938 FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY PLAN PAGE 24 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION CALL LIST When advised by the Shift Supervisor, or his designee, the guard will start calling the names listed below in numerical sequence (rank order) from the appropriate list. VINYL 3. P. E. Markey 369-6019 C. R. Miller 369-9100 H . A. H. Sather 369-9271 5 V. A. Belk 369-4416 f- - G. Gilreath Unlisted 8 V.J. Ki'bt 3699 J. L. Horstman 369-6005 10 S. J. Vincent 369-9298 n F. W. Frantz 369-8503 .12 J. G. Roberts 369-8059 13. J. V. Uptain 369-8109 14. ^j * ^ - ** 15. C. E. Davis 369-8780 16. R. W. Rye 369-4730 17. J. A. Dixon 369-8372 18. G. A. Morgan 369-6522 19. ^ .* ' j - . 1-32 , 20 R. A. Frohreich 1-327-6070 COMPOUND 1. R. G. Gilreath Uniisted 2. 3693. C. R. Miller 369-9100 4. A. H. Sather 369-4416 V. A. Belk 369-4416 t. 369-4755 y. P. E. Markey 369-6019 9. J. L. Horstman 369-6005 10. S. J. Vincent 369-9298 11. F. W. Frantz 369-8508 UTILITIES i 1. J. L. Horstman 369-6005 2. F. W. Frantz 369-8508 3. S. J. Vincent 369-9298 4. C. R. Miller 369-9100 5. A. H. Sather 369-9271 6. V. A. Belk 369-4416 , 7. JO'irk 9- a- P. E. markey . 369-6019 10 R. G. Gilreath Unlisted 11. ? T* J. L. White 369-2991 L. D. Honeycutt 343-5595 A. L. Barr 369-8232 24. R. D. Jackson 369-2405 25. J. R. Williams 256-3810 26. V. L. Thornhill 369-8952 27. 'R.'fc. U- u - p "I 28. V. E. Messick 1-327-0741 29. D. S. 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