Professional Documents
Culture Documents
.
se
Instruct the EmergencyResponseTeam
ru
Ascertainlocation of the
he
asappropriate.
ot
emergencyfrom Fire Alarm
ny
fo y.
Order the shutdown of plant/equipment
d nl
ra
Control panel. Categorise Incident
re o
ui es
andisolateutilities asappropriate
eq os
Proceedto the locationof the
r r rp
ne pu
alarm and Fire/explosion.
ow ion
Ascertainextentof incident.. Make contactandkeepthe Operations
ht ct
ig pe
Chief informedof the situation
yr ns
Tick nameof personnelchecklist. Gasrelease.
op r i
f c Fo
(Inform Securityof namesof IF OC notpresentCall Pfizer personnel
EmergencyResponseTeam Liquid or powderhazardous
to or outsideemergencyservicesas
en
Present.) materialspill.
ns
.
se
ru
Fires in Buildings - General Action Apply foam to cover fire and spill area.
he
l
ot
Isolate solvent feed to fire if possible.
ny
fo y.
l
d nl
ra
Evacuate personnel
re o
l
1 Donotuseawaterjet. (
ui es
l
eq os
l Keep upwind of the fire.
r r rp
l Use spray or fog nozzle to cool containers.
ne pu
l Use BA sets as necessary.
ow ion
0 Tackle fire with appropriate fire fighting media.
ht ct
ig pe
0
yr ns
If persons known to be missing - co-ordinate a search and
op r i
f c Fo
evacuation, Electrical Fire
l Keep containers or vessels exposed to fire or heat as cool as
to
en
possible. + l Isolate electrical supply /substation
ns
Co
Explosion
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
Action Plan - General
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
l Keepupwind. Implement Specific Action Plan
ht ct
I
ig pe
Determine what the gas is? 1 l Evacuatepersonnelfrom area. for the Gas reIeased.
yr ns
op r i
Avoid introducingsourcesof
f c Fo
l
ignition.
to
Shutdown air conditioning
en
l
ns
systems.
Co
l Ventilate enclosedareas.
l Wear BA and full protective PTO
clothing.
l Rescuecasualties.
l Isolateleak if possible.
0 Setup water sprayusingfog
attachmentto knock down
vapours.
.
se
Action Plan
ru
0 Irritation to eyes and skin
he
l Keep upwind.
ot
Nausea
ny
fo y.
Evacuate personnel from area. l
d nl
l
ra
re o
Ensure roll call has accounted for Symptoms of drunkenness
ui es
l
eq os
Fainting
r r rp
all personnel. l
ne pu
Wear BA and gas tight suit. Convulsions
ow ion
l l
ht ct
Isolate leak if possible.
ig pe
l
yr ns
op r i
l Set up water spray using fog
f c Fo
attachment to knock down vapour
cloud. to
en
ns
.
se
l
ru
I) Evacuatepersonnelfrom area.
he
ot
Ensureroll call hasaccounted Major fire andexplosion
ny
fo y.
l
d nl
ra
for all personnel.
re o
hazard.
ui es
eq os
l Isolateleak if possible. Colourlessandodourlessgas.
r r rp
l
ne pu
l With water spray- keepnearby Simpleasphyxiant.
ow ion
l
containerscool.
ht ct
Possiblecold bums from
ig pe
l
yr ns
Apply foam to any potentialfire direct contactwith released
op r i
l
f c Fo
hazards gasat source.
l As a generalrule do not en
to l Can burn with invisibleflame
extinguisha leakinggasflame.
ns
Co
1
Plant Isolation Procedures. First Aid
l For individualplant itemsrefer to l Move personto a safearea
Plant OperatingInstructionsor andseekmedicalattentionif
Batch Sheetfor isolationor necessary.
shutdownprocedureor MSDS for l DO NOT attemptto retrieve
cylinder. victims without usingself-
containedbreathingapparatus
.
se
+ l Absorb in sand and place in sealed drum or pump to drum e.g.
ru
he
Categorise - spills of materials can be generally bund
ot
ny
fo y.
grouped into the following headings: Wash residue from area with large volumes of water and run to
d nl
l
ra
re o
drain.
ui es
eq os
r r rp
Water miscible Solvents (e.g. Methanol, IPA,
ne pu
l
ow ion
Acetone).
ht ct
ig pe
Water immiscible Solvents (e.g. Toluene, Water Immiscible Solvents.
yr ns
l
op r i
Methylene Chloride).
f c Fo
-I l Large spills cover with foam.
I
l Absorb in sand and place in sealed drum or pump to drum e.g.
to bund
en
ns
Co
.
se
generallygroupedinto the following headings:
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
Spills on the Body
d nl
ra
l
re o
ui es
BiosafetyLevel 1 OrganismSpill (PER.C6Cell line)
eq os
l
r r rp
BiosafetyLevel 2 OrganismSpill 3. Action of Spill ResponseTeam
ne pu
l
ow ion
l Get BiohazardousData SheetFile l Communicatewith Facility manageror
ht ct
ig pe
The emergencyplan primarily appliesto BiosafetyLevel 2 individualconcernedto assessthe sizeand
yr ns
op r i
spills. The remainingspills arecontrolledwithin the facility natureof the spill.
f c Fo
by colleaguesconcerned(SOP6.1007) l Don protectiveequipmentprior to enteringthe
to facility.
en
ns
disposableshoecovers,safetygogglesand
full-face respirator
l Cover spill with absorbentmaterialfrom spill
v kits i.e. matting.
2. General actions l Carefullypour a freshly preparedsolutionof
l Evacuatethe immediateareaagdcordonoff. SodiumHydroxidearoundthe edgesof the
l Keep upwind. spill andtheninto the spill. AVOID
l No nakedlights or electricalequipment. SPLASHING
l Wearprotective clothing andBA asappropriate. l Allow a contacttime of 20 minutes
l Rescueany casualties. l Any sharpssuchasbrokenglasswaremust be
l Isolateleak if possibleif safeto do so. removedwith a tongsandplacein a hazardous
l Contain spillswith absorbentpigs or sandandprevent labelledsharpscontainer.
going to drain. e a
.
8. ERT leader - Actions in a Medical Emergency
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
Initial Response Responding to the Incident - Pure Medical Emergency
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
On hearing the assembly or Co-ordinate the response of the ERT and First Aid Personnel in
yr ns
l
op r i
f c Fo
evacuation fire alarm or being notified dealing with the injured personnel.
of an incident on site provide
anaktmre RS nnnmn~ate tn hdn in to Help to co-ordinate an initial response with other First Aid personnel
en
l
ns
._ if available.
Co
.
se
ru
emergencyservices, Handlethe call andtakenote of
he
l
Security/Receptionistreceivesthe
ot
airline etc. informationasper Checklist- overpage.
ny
fo y.
d nl
call.
ra
re o
ui es
Notes Who? What? Where?
eq os
Establishif genuine.
r r rp
l
ne pu
ow ion
l Make contactwith the EHS Manager b
ht ct
Decidelevelof response
ig pe
l
- EnvironmentalOfficer - Headof
yr ns
(a) Advice
op r i
Safetyor the Shift Supervisor- to
f c Fo
(b) Limited EMT Response
takethe telephonecall.
I
en
toI I
I
ns
Co
.
se
ru
he
ot
3. Has there been a road accident (Any person injured)?
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
4.
eq os
Has the alarm been raised locally, i.e. at scene of accident?
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
5. Have Police/Emergency Services been notified ?
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
6. Is anyone in charge of the situation, e.g. Police ?
f c Fo
7. What is the wind direction? to
en
ns
Co
.
se
(a) Gardaicalledas standard
ru
he
(b) ERT andleaderdo not go to scenewithout approvalof Gardai
ot
ny
fo y.
Obtain andevaluatethe informationreceivedby Reception/Securityon the natureof the
d nl
ra
l
re o
ui es
Securitythreat.
eq os
r r rp
The EMT technicalgroupwill not be formed for a bomb threat.
ne pu
l
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
All communications with the news media and the general public will normally be handled
eq os
r r rp
by the Public and Employee Relations Group. If the emergency occurs outside normal
ne pu
ow ion
working hours the shift supervisor will inform the media that he/she “is not authorised to
ht ct
ig pe
I-
issue statements and that a statement will be issued by the appropriate person in due
yr ns
op r i
course”, In extreme circumstances where the supervisor has to make a statement he/she
f c Fo
will use the initial prepared statement in section available in the emergency plan.
to
en
ns
Experience indicates that the media will respond to most emergency situations minutes after
Co
the event occurs. Proper handling of the press when an emergency occurs can ensure that the
media reporting of an incident is factual.
a If media personnel ring the site during the start of an emergency, their names and numbers
should be taken and they should be told they will be called back as soon as the extent of the
emergency can be determined.
a If media arrive on site, they should be treated cordially, but whether they should be allowed
on site will be dictated by the circumstances of the emergency. If they are admitted, a
member of staff should be allocated to stay with them at all times.
l The notes for preparing press statements and the holding of a press conference in Section 7.
should be observed
. .“““...“)
c’ _.__.. I-..” . ..- I..__ . . . . . . .
. . . . . - . . . . . . . .
i . . . . . - . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . _ ” . . . . ”
i- L
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:30
DUBLIN EMERGENCY PLAN
.
se
i................................................................i
ru
he
1
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
i............i r‘_....,._.....,......,.....,...........
i...................................
‘.....,
I’,,..,,..,,..............................
re o
Public and Employee Relations External Agencies Group Technical Group L....,
ui es
I I I ‘%,,
eq os
------t-------------------
r r rp
------------~------------------------~-------------------------------
ne pu
I -....,I ................__....................................................................
ow ion
ht ct
Human Resources [
rTrz+ I...............
I:::::::
~~~~:::::
ig pe
yr ns
Manager I
op r i
f c Fo
i___._______.___,_..,...,...,......,...,,.,................................................
i
to ...i
en
‘“I
I
ns
2
I
I Evacuation Officers ............Pm-son
I_.......... .........................on
.........site
.. .. ... . .... . . ..I
~ , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .
Event Recorder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ “ . . “ . . ,
1
I MedicaUFirst Aid
I
i .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . I ..,,..,..... I .,...,.......................................... i
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
AssemblyAlarm ConstantTone
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Proceedto the assemblypoint. On activationof the
en
to
major emergencyplan by the OperationsChief
proceedto the EmergencyControl Centre.
ns
Co
II
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:30
DUBLIN EMERGENCY PLAN August 2005 Section: Main Controller.
Supersedes: Revision: 007
July 2004
.
se
Action on being notified of a major emergency
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
l Proceed to the Emergency Control Centre on instruction of Operations Chief. Inform Assembly
d nl
ra
re o
point Co-ordinator.
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
0 Assume overall responsibility for control of the emergency and maintain a continuous review of
ow ion
developments. Ensure communications system with Operations Chief and technical group is set
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
up*
op r i
f c Fo
l Ensure that the Emergency Management Team (i.e. the Public Relations Group, External
to
Agencies Group, and the Technical Group) is assembled and responding as necessary to the
en
ns
situation.
Co
a Check authorised statements to the news media after the Public Relations Group has prepared
them (as per Sections 4 - 7).
v
Public Relations Group External Agencies Group Technical Group
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Ensure through the PR Group that proper communication with Pfizer Employeesand
r r rp
ne pu
their relatives is given a high priority, particularly where injuries are involved. It is
ow ion
ht ct
essentialthat:
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Prompt information should be given firstly to the relatives of injured employees.
to
en
l Resources should be made available quickly to the needs of injured employees and to the relatives of
ns
injured employees.
Co
l Where appropriate a member of the Public and Employee Relations Group should call and visit the
relatives of Pfizer personnel.
l Relatives of Pfizer personnel and relatives of injured employees should be informed of any press
statements or media communications being issued.
Note: Relatives of Pfizer employees should not hear about injured personnel firstly through the media.
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
All requests for press information, statements etc. will be forwarded to the PR group. The
ui es
eq os
main controller may assist the PR Group in handling communications with the news media
r r rp
ne pu
and the general public by giving interviews and press conferences.
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
If the emergency occurs outside normal working hours the shift supervisor will inform the
op r i
f c Fo
media that he/she “is not authorised to issue statements and that a statement will be issued
by the appropriate person in due course”. In extreme circumstances where the supervisor
to
en
has to make a statement he/she will use the initial prepared statement in section 7.
ns
Co
l Experience indicates that the media will respond to most emergency situations minutes after the event occurs.
Proper handling of the press when an emergency occurs can ensure that the media reporting of an incident is
factual.
l If media personnel ring the site during the start of an emergency, their names and numbers should be taken and
they should be toId that they will be called back as soon as the extent of the emergency can be determined.
. If media arrive on site, they should be treated cordially, but whether they should be allowed on site will be
dictated by the circumstances of the emergency. If they are admitted, a member of staff should be allocated to
stay with them at all times.
l The notes for preparing press statements and the holding of a press conference should be observed (Section 6).
Initial prepared statements are available below and in appendix 3.
.
se
ru
he
ot
The press statement/pressconference- points to remember.
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
It must be factual, avoidsuppositionandspeculations.Never tell a lie or give misinformation.
r r rp
l
ne pu
Summaryof emergency- date,time, natureof incident,location,conditions(e.g. wind direction,speed,temperature,
ow ion
L l
ht ct
humidity).
ig pe
yr ns
Statusof incident.
op r i
l
f c Fo
l Causeof incident.
l Will it happenagain? to
en
ns
.
se
Points to remember:
ru
he
ot
. Have as few PfEer personnel as possible.
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
. Have a suitable venue (Large Conference Room - Main canteen). Pfizer personnel should enter / leave via a different door to the press.
re o
ui es
. Pfizer person in charge will make the opening statement and ask for questions.
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
DO’s
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
. BE CONFIDENT and matter of fact.
op r i
f c Fo
. Express sympathy and concern.
. Reassure everyone that the matter is being thoroughly investigated.
to
en
ns
DONT’s
Co
. Don’t LIE or give misinformation - say “I’m afraid I don’t have that information for you at the moment, but I will have someone find it out
for you as soon as possible - immediately, if I can”.
. Don’t push your theories down the throats of the assembled press.
. Don’t use words like disaster, nightmare scenario, a minor incident, our first major incident in years, computers, “to the best of my
knowledge”.
. Don’t mention the HSA, EPA, external agencies etc.
. Don’t speculate as to the cause of the incident.
l Don’t call another press conference unless there is a clear need to call the media together again.
. When reports into the incident are available, ensure that you are on top of the situation by making yourself available for radio, TV, press etc.
.
Incident:
se
ru
A (fire, explosion,spillage,gasleak, collision or other) hasoccurredat Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Dublin in the
he
ot
(production,storagetank, warehouse,drum storeor other) areaon (date)at (time).
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Casualties
r r rp
ne pu
Thereareno casualtiesor
ow ion
Thereare (number)fatalitiesand/or
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
Thereare (number)peopleinjuredand/or
op r i
f c Fo
Thereare (number)peoplemissing.
to
en
The (injured, dead,missing)peopleare (Colleagues,contractors,firemen).
ns
Co
Damage
(no, slight, moderate,heavy)damagehasoccurredto the plant andoperatingequipment,
Spill or Leak
(amount)of (substance)was released.
Product
The material involved is a (solvent, solid raw material, gas) used in the manufacture of (product) which is a
(heart drug etc.)
.
se
ru
Or
he
ot
The incident occurred during the manufacture of a (product) which is a (heart drug etc.)
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
Response
ow ion
Pfizer emergency responsepersonnel are responding to the incident. In line with pre-planned emergency arrangements the
ht ct
ig pe
(local authority, fire, gardai, ambulance) services are in attendance with (number) appliances.
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
Cause to
en
ns
Or
The cause of the incident is not known at this stagebut it will be subject to a full investigation.
Environmental Impact
We understandthat therehasbeenno pollution
Or
.
se
We understandthat therehasbeen (limited, considerable)pollution andour staff areworking with the appropriateauthoritiesto minimisethe
ru
he
impact.
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
Incident Under Control?
ht ct
ig pe
Theincidentis now undercontrol
yr ns
op r i
Or
f c Fo
ThePfizer andlocal authority emergencyresponsecrewsare at presenttrying to bring the incidentundercontrol.
to
en
ns
Co
FURTHER STATEMENTS-EXAMPLE 1
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Dublin, confirms that there was an incident at its facility as (Time/Date). The emergency services are on site to assist the company’s own emergency
response crews & safety personnel in coping with the aftermath of the incident.
.
se
ru
At this stage it is now known whether there are or are not any injuries/casualties (a number of people have been taken to hospital by local authority ambulances).
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
Efforts at the present time are concentrating on preventing the spread of an outbreak of fire. Further bulletins will be issued as the situation becomes clearer.
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
FURTHER STATEMENTS -EXAMPLE 2
ne pu
ow ion
Pfuer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Dublin confirms that local emergency services are present to combat a serious outbreak of fire which followed an incident at its pharmaceutical
ht ct
ig pe
manufacturing facility earlier today. There were no injuries/. . . a number of people were injured and taken to hospital. It is too early yet to estimate the damage, but efforts are
yr ns
op r i
proving successful to confine the outbreak of fire to the . . . .. area.
f c Fo
The incident began in the . . . .. area and has been prevented from spreading/has spread to.. . .
to
en
ns
Co
The company’s own emergency response services have been augmented by the County Fire Service and are also receiving assistance from fire services from xxx companies in the
Dublin area.
The products involved in the fne include.. . . . Ongoing analyses are being taken to ascertain any risk of pollution. Neighbours are advised, in the case of those living downwind of the
tire, to close windows to prevent smoke emissions entering their houses, as any form of smoke from a fire can be potentially damaging. The company hopes to have the fne under
control in.. . (time) and will issue further bulletins as the position becomes clearer.
An emergency information service has been put in place by the company. Those with a direct or special interest, especially those living in the Dublin Area areas are urged to call this
special number for the most up to date information available.
Categorising an Emergency.
.
se
ru
he
Serious. Major.
ot
Minor.
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
Minor injury. A number of people affected. l Incident has off site effects.
eq os
l l
r r rp
Localised incident confined to l Large area of plant or building l Incident visible/heard by the
ne pu
l
a small area of plant or effected but confined within local community.
ow ion
ht ct
equipment. the site.
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
!I I
I
/ l An incident which occurs ofsite 1
1 involving the transportation of Pfizer f
!
I hazardous material.
i /
~ ........_....................................
.“‘..‘:
1 M~-yn@*~~er 1 SiteLeader /
.
1..
.........._..............~.
se
ru
he
Major Incident
ot
i .............................................. .................i: .1.................. . .............. .,......
..................,...,......,
.... ..
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
1 Production Manager
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘.
1 Phone Group . 1
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
-------------i------------------------i------ _-______-___________-------------------------------
Event Recorder
Security Emergency Response Team Leader “X5,
-...
Receptionist Y..,
x.,
ShifVFitter/Elect.
,...................
.......................................................................*.......i
l
Assessthe situation
Assumeoverallresponsibilityfor dealingwith the incident.
. Decidewhetheremergencyservicesneedto be called.Delegateto
On hearing tde assembly/ security.
.
Categorisethe
se
evacuationi& alarm or being Ensurethe resultsof the evacuationroll callshavebeencarriedout.
ru
l
he
notified of an incident on site. Incident If thereareanymissingpersonsinform the EmergencyResponse
ot
ny
fo y.
TeamLeader.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
Proceedto security.Collect . Keepin contactwith the EmergencyResponseTeamLeadervia
eq os
l
r r rp
two way phone. Make contact radio in dealingwith the incident.Updatehim on any alarms.
ne pu
ow ion
with the EmergencyResponse . Ensurethat a traffic controlleris on duty at the main gate.
ht ct
Liasewith Emergencyservicesandprovide assistanceasrequired.
ig pe
TeamLeadervia radio and b
yr ns
op r i
establishnatureof the Incident l Order the shutdownof plant/equipmentand isolateutilities as
f c Fo
from the fire alarmpanelor appropriate.
personraisingalarm. to l If the incidentthreatensthe evacuationpoints, direct assemblypoint
en
ns
ResponsePlan . SilenceAlarm
i
l Give the all clearwhenthe incidentis over andallpersonnel are
accounted for.
Major Incident. (Decisionon scaleup is by Operations Chief)
Above and L
first aiders.
l
Responsibilityfor casualties.Use Technic jroup to obtain
.
se
ru
he
ot
Provide guidance to the ERT in dealing with the emergency. If a lot of information
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
e.g. details of plant, inventory of materials, relevant technical information are
re o
ui es
required -form the technical Group..
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
General points:
ht ct
ig pe
Ensure that all personnel are being kept upwind of the fire.
yr ns
l
op r i
If persons known to be missing ERT leader will co-ordinate search and
f c Fo
l
evacuation.
to
Ensure that containers/vessels exposed to fire or heat are being kept cool.
en
l
ns
Co
I July 2004
.
se
ru
he
Gas release - General Actions to Take:
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Provideguidanceto the ERT in dealingwith andisolatingthe gasrelease,relevanttechnicalinformationpertainingto the gas,
ui es
eq os
r r rp
properties,etc.
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
Generallyassistin dealingwith the emergencyby:
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Determiningwhat the gasis if necessary.
l to
Ensurethat all personnelarebeingkept upwind of the gasreleaseandaway from the area.
en
ns
.
se
l Stop leaks if safe to do so.
ru
he
0 Large spills cover with foam.
ot
ny
Provide guidance to the Emergency
fo y.
Contain spillage using pigs or sand.
d nl
l
ra
re o
Response Team in dealing with the Absorb in sand and drum or pump to drums e.g. bund.
ui es
l
eq os
spillage, relevant technical information
r r rp
l Wash residue from areawith large volumes of water and run
ne pu
pertaining to spilled material,
ow ion
ht ct
properties, etc. Refer to the relevant Water Immiscible Solvents.
ig pe
yr ns
MSDS to obtain appropriate Stop leaks if safe to do so.
op r i
l
f c Fo
information. + l Large spills cover with foam.
en
to
l Contain using pigs or sand.
Spills of materials can be generally Absorb in sand and drum or pump to drums e.g. bund.
ns
l
Co
grouped into the following headings: l Apply non-flammable dispersing agent to residue and wash
l Water miscible Solvents (e.g. Inorganic acids and bases.
Methanol, Acetone). l Stop leaks and contain spillage using pigs or sand.
* Water immixible Solvents (e.g. l Do not direct water on spillage.
Toluene,). l Absorb in sand or dilute or neutralise as appropriate.
l Inorganic acids and bases. l Wash to Effluent plant or drum as appropriate
0 Oils/gases. l Mop up the residue with large volumes of water.
-1 Oils
l Contain and absorb spillage using oil absorbent, pigs, earth,
or sand.
l Transfer to contaia for disposal.
.
se
pertaining to spilled material, properties, etc. Refer to
ru
he
the relevant MSDS to obtain appropriate information.
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
1. Assess the size and nature of the spill.
ui es
eq os
Materialsspills outsidethe biologicalsafety cabinetscanbe
r r rp
3. Action of Spill Response Team
ne pu
generallygroupedinto the following headings: Communicatewith Facility manageror
ow ion
l
ht ct
individualconcernedto assessthe sizeand
ig pe
yr ns
Spillson the Body natureof the spill.
op r i
l
f c Fo
l BiosafetyLevel 1 OrganismSpill (PERC6 Cell line) l Don protectiveequipmentprior to enteringthe
l BiosafetyLevel 2 OrganismSpill en
to facility.
The emergencyplanprimarily appliesto BiosafetyLevel 2 Outer andinnertyvek suits, disposablegloves,
ns
Co
.
se
ru
Responding to the Incident - Pure Medical Emergency
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
Initial Response
re o
Co-ordinate the responseof the ERT and First Aid Personnel in
ui es
l
eq os
dealing with the injured personnel.
r r rp
ne pu
On hearing the assembly / evacuation i
ow ion
fire alarm or being notified of an
ht ct
Help to co-ordinate an initial responsewith other First Aid
ig pe
l
yr ns
personnel if available.
op r i
f c Fo
Seek assistancefrom the Company Doctor.
to
en l
ns
Co
.
se
ru
General Action:
he
ot
l Thenormalresponsefor a fire alarm activationwill take placeexcept:
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
(a) Gardaicalledasstandard
re o
ui es
(b) ERT andleaderdo not go to scenewithout approvalof Gardai
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
l Obtainandevaluatethe informationreceivedby Reception/Securityon the natureof the Securitythreat.
ow ion
TheEMT technicalgroupwill not be formed for a bomb threat.
ht ct
l
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
8 0 Categorising an Emergency. _
I
.
se
+ v
ru
he
Minor. Serious. Major.
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
l Minor injury. A number of people l Incident has off site
eq os
l
r r rp
Localised incident affected. effects.
ne pu
l
ow ion
confined to a small area l Large area of plant or l Incident visible/heard by
ht ct
ig pe
of plant or equipment. building effected but the local community.
yr ns
op r i
confined within the site.
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
i Transport Incident f
! t
* !
l An incident which occurs jI
I off site involving the
!I t
transportation of PJzer [
f hazardous material. i
?...................................*.**.**... ...................I
Main Controller 1
.
--....,,....,...
............1i 1
se
-.a
ru
Major Incident
he
1 Site Leader 1
ot
! iI i(“..““..“““..‘........................................... *..,a.,...
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
:................................................................i j: Production Manager
re o
ui es
.,..,...*..-.
*..*.j
eq os
ExternalAgenciesGroup TechnicalGroup .#,....... a..... Q.A Manager
r r rp
ne pu
I * I I 1 Engineering Manager
ow ion
tI
Project Engineer
ht ct
ig pe
i..*..*.**.
.............................................................................,
yr ns
1
op r i
f c Fo
2
.----------i--------- ------- -----‘--I-“’
I --------------------____________c_______--------- e---v
I I
I ~ ,,,,..,.... I. . . . . . . . . . . ..“..“..““““““““““.......~
to
en
I
EHS Manager
ns
i . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f
Traffic
Serious Incident Assemblypoint Co- Ordinator I
./ . .............**.. ,.,,........
..............s......
.......*.......,
..,......
..***
....*....
! EventRecorder EmergencyResponseTeam Leader
Security ! I ‘2.
-...,
! I
1 Receptionist
I
ShiWFitter/Elect. I
tI....................................”,.._,_.,..,,..,,.,,...,,,.,..,.......,....................,,.
!
.
se
ru
he
AssemblyAlarm ConstantTone
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Proceedto assemblypoint. On activationof the major
ui es
l
eq os
r r rp
emergencyplan by OperationsChief proceedto the
ne pu
EmergencyControl centre.
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
Inform Assemblypoint Co-ordinator.
op r i
l
f c Fo
l Carry out Public Relationsfunction. to
en
ns
Co
.
The priority is to deal with the local community, relatives of injured employees, and the media as
se
ru
follows:
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Proceed to the Emergency Control Centre - notifying the Assembly Roll caller of your location.
ui es
l
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
Ensure emergency telephones are being answered and answering personnel have the appropriate
ow ion
l
ht ct
information.
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Contact and give prompt information to relatives of injured employees.
to
en
Inform Pfizer Corporate.
ns
l
Co
l Based on advice from the technical group and approval of the main controller, inform neighbours of any
emergency action to take. If no hazards exists the Emergency Control Team will decide whether the
situation requires notification of site neighbours. Notification will be carried out using (Telephone List
appendix 1).
l Handle all media enquires and queries from the local community.
l Prepare draft progress press statement giving as many details as can be appropriately given. Get approval
of statements from the Site Leader. Fax to the media with company information e.g. brochure.
.
se
ru
i the site e.g.relatives,media,EPA,HSA, Corporate, i
he
i Calls from any Authority - Health and
ot
1 local residents,businesscalls,etc.
ny
fo y.
SafetyAuthority, Fire Service,
d nl
i
ra
f
re o
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency,Gardai,
ui es
i ThePhonegroup/Receptionist/Security will handle 1
eq os
etc.
r r rp
.............................................................................................*.*...*..
,,.......
*...
.................*..*.*.***....
....*.......*.......*.**.*..**,
ne pu
Media, local residents,neighbouring
ow ion
ht ct
companies,hospitals, parent company,
ig pe
yr ns
Technicalqueries,Important Politicians
op r i
f c Fo
\
If Receptionist/ securitycan’t contact to
en
l Thesecallswill bepasseddirectly onto
the EmergencyControl Room.
ns
EmergencyControl Room
Co
l Receptionist/Security
will takethe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a...* ,.,,,,.,...........,... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*........ ..,.......... * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..* . . . . . . . . . . .
.
se
ru
he
ot
L- I
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
Communication with Pfizer Employees and their relatives holds the highest priority,
eq os
r r rp
particularly where injuries are involved. It is therefore essential that:
ne pu
ow ion
+
ht ct
ig pe
Prompt information should be given firstly to the relatives of injured employees.
yr ns
l
op r i
f c Fo
l Resources should be made available quickly to the needs of injured employees and to the
relatives of injured employees. to
en
ns
Co
l Where appropriate a member of the Public and Employee Relations Group should call and
visit the relatives of Pfizer personnel.
l Relatives of Pfizer personnel and relatives of injured employees should be informed of any
press statements or media communications being issued.
Note: Relatives of Pfizer employees should not hear about injuredpersonnelfirstly through the
media.
.
se
ru
he
All communications with the news media and the general public will normally be handled
ot
ny
fo y.
by the Public and Employee Relations Group. If the emergency occurs outside normal
d nl
ra
re o
working hours the shift supervisor will inform the media that he/she “is not authorised to
ui es
eq os
r r rp
issue statements and that a statement will be issued by the appropriate person in due
ne pu
ow ion
course”. In extreme circumstances where the supervisor has to make a statement he/she
ht ct
will use the initial prepared statement in Appendix 3 or below.
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Experienceindicatesthat the mediawill respondto most emergencysituationsminutesafter
to
the eventoccurs.Properhandlingof the presswhen an emergencyoccurscanensurethat the
en
ns
.
se
ru
he
l It must be factual, avoid supposition and speculations. Never tell a lie or give misinformation.
ot
ny
fo y.
Summary of emergency - date, time, nature of incident, location, conditions (e.g. wind direction, speed, temperature, humidity).
d nl
l
ra
re o
ui es
l Status of incident.
eq os
r r rp
Cause of incident.
ne pu
l
ow ion
l Will it happen again?
ht ct
ig pe
l Extent of site damage (DO NOT MENTION COST)
yr ns
op r i
Environmental impact (including harbour damage, clouds, coloured water etc).
f c Fo
l
l Brief description of casualties. Extend regret to their families and friends, and wish them a speedy recovery.
Any evacuations? to
l
en
ns
Thanks to everyone who helped; local authorities, Pfizer staff, Gardai, hospitals, media etc., especially our own emergency team.
Co
I I July 2004 I I
Points to remember:
.
se
Have asfew Pfizer personnelaspossible.
ru
he
Have a suitablevenue(Main canteen).Pfizer personnelshouldenter/ leavevia a different doorto the press.
ot
ny
fo y.
Pfizer personin chargewill makethe openingstatementand askfor questions.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
DO’s
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
BE CONFIDENT andmatter of fact.
yr ns
op r i
Expresssympathyandconcern.
f c Fo
Reassureeveryonethat the matteris beingthoroughlyinvestigated.
to
en
ns
DONT’s
Co
Don’t LIE or give misinformation- say“I’m afraid I don’t havethat information for you at the moment,but I will have
someonefind it out for you assoonaspossible- immediately,if I can”.
Don’t pushyour theoriesdownthe throatsof the assembledpress.
Don’t usewords like disaster,nightmarescenario,a minor incident,our first major incidentin years,computers,“to the best
of my knowledge”.
Don’t mentionthe HSA, EPA, externalagenciesetc.
Don’t speculateasto the causeof the incident.
Incident:
.
(production, storage
se
A (fire, explosion, spillage, gas leak, collision or other) has occurred at Pfizer Dublin in the
ru
he
tank, warehouse, drum store or other) area on (date) at (time).
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Casualties
ui es
eq os
There are no casualties or
r r rp
ne pu
There are (number) fatalities and/or
ow ion
ht ct
There are -(number) people injured and/or
ig pe
yr ns
There are (number) people missing.
op r i
f c Fo
The (injured, dead, missing) people are (Pfizer personnel, contractors, firemen).
to
en
Note: Names not to be divulged until next of kin have been not@ed.
ns
Co
Damage
(no, slight, moderate, heavy) damage has occurred to the plant and operating equipment.
Spill or Leak
(amount) of (substance) was released.
a a
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:32
EMERGENCY PLAN
Supersedes: Revision: 007
July 2004
Product
The materialinvolvedis a (solvent,solidraw material, gas)usedin the manufactureof (product)which is a
(heartdrug etc.)
Or
.
se
The incidentoccurredduringthe manufactureof a (product) which is a (heartchugetc.)
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
Response
eq os
r r rp
Pfizer emergencyresponsepersonnelarerespondingto the incident.In line with pre-plannedemergencyarrangements
the (local
ne pu
ow ion
authority fire, gardai,ambulance)servicesarein attendancewith (number)appliances.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
Cause
The causeof the incidentwas to
en
ns
Or
Co
The causeof the incidentis not known at this stagebut it will be subjectto a full investigation.
0
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:32
EMERGENCY PLAN
Supersedes: Revision: 007
July 2004
Pfizer Dublin, confirms that therewas an incidentat its facility as (Time/Date). The emergencyservicesare on site to assistthe
company’sown emergencyresponsecrews& safetypersonnelin copingwith the aftermathof the incident.
.
se
ru
he
ot
At this stageit is now known whether there areor are not any injuries/casualties
(a numberof peoplehavebeentakento hospitalby
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
local authorityambulances).
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
Efforts at the presenttime areconcentratingon preventingthe spreadof anoutbreakof fire. Furtherbulletinswill be issuedasthe
ow ion
situationbecomesclearer.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
FURTHER STATEMENTS - EXAMPLE 2
to
Pfizer Dublin, confirms that local emergencyservicesarepresentto combata seriousoutbreakof tire which followed an incidentat
en
ns
hospital. It is too early yet to estimatethe damage,but efforts areproving successfulto confinethe outbreakof fire to the . . . .. area.
The products involved in the fire include.. ... Ongoing analyses are being taken to ascertain any risk of pollution. Neighbours are
advised, in the case of those living downwind of the fire, to close windows to prevent smoke emissions entering their houses, as any
form of smoke from a fire can be potentially damaging. The company hopes to have the fire under control in.. . (time) and will issue
fixther bulletins as the position becomes clearer.
.
se
ru
An emergency information service has been put in place by the company. Those with a direct or special interest, especially those
he
living in the Pottery Road Area areas are urged to call this special number for the most up to date information available.
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
9a Categorising an Emergency.
.
se
r
ru
1
he
1
ot
ny
fo y.
Minor. Serious. 1 Major.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
Minor injury. A numberof people Incidenthasoff site
ne pu
l l l
ow ion
l Localisedincident affected. effects.
ht ct
ig pe
confinedto a small area l Large areaof plant or l Incidentvisible/heardby
yr ns
op r i
of plant or equipment. building effectedbut the local community.
f c Fo
confinedwithin the site.
to
en
ns
Co
I
..........................Ii............................
Transport In c&n t
l An incidentwhich occursofl
site involvingthe
transportationof Pfizer
hazardousmaterial.
.
Call from scene,
se
ru
or the Shift Supervisor.
he
emergency services,
ot
airline etc.
ny
fo y.
Security/Receptionist receives the
d nl
Handle the call and take note of
ra
l
re o
ui es
information as per Phone call Checklist
eq os
r r rp
*
ne pu
ow ion
l Establish if genuine.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
Decide level of response
f c Fo
l
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
f
ru
[.,,......,,.,,...,,....................
..
...I.
.
..........
...
...
...
...
...
...
..i
he
I I I
ot
ny
I
fo y.
I
d nl
ra
PublicandEmployeeRelations ExternalAgenciesGroup
re o
TechnicalGroup
ui es
I I I ...... ;““““”*................*.
***..
.,.....
...*...................
eq os
I
r r rp
f.....‘*’,....,...........................
*.......................I
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
Human Resources 1
I\..............................Director
i
ig pe
yr ns
i
op r i
......................................................;’
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Serious Incident
Co
Traffic I
!
*
I EventRecorder
I Security 1
I I
I Receptionist
Shift/Fitter/Elect. I
I..,..........................,,,,,..........,...................,,,,,,.,.....,.,..................,
J
.-------------------________L1__________---------------------------------------------------------
.
se
ru
Most Important
he
ot
Checkfire alarmpanelfor locationof the alarm or activatethe fire alarmon discoveringan
ny
fo y.
l
d nl
ra
+
re o
incident.
ui es
eq os
Hand out roll call sheetsto assemblypoint co-ordinators
r r rp
l
ne pu
Ensuregatesarelockedandthe barrier is down andphoneis switchedto night service.
ow ion
l
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Other Duties
Co
.
] Business Calls or Personal Calls.
se
local residents, business calls, etc.
ru
i Distant companies, relatives, offers of help
he
ot
L 7 l Receptionist/Security will inform the caller
ny
fo y.
The Phone group/Receptionist/Security will handle
d nl
ra
re o
I that theperson they are seeking is not
ui es
calls during the Emergency.
eq os
available.
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
If Receptionist / security can’t contact
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
Emergency Control Room
to
en
ns
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
Security Responsibilities
.
se
ru
he
ot
I................. . ............. ,................. . . .......................,...... ................ ............... ........................
............
,......
........
.....................
..
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
i General Information on spills / leaks
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
1 l Keep upwind of the spill area.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
1 l Do not introduce any naked lights or electrical
op r i
f c Fo
equipment into the area.
I l Evacuatethe immediate area. to
en
ns
Co
.
se
ru
Immediately
he
ot
l CloseSite Entry andExit Barriersin
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
line with emergencyprotocol
re o
Be absolutelysureof the exactlocationof the Confined
ui es
l
I
eq os
SpaceEntry Emergency
r r rp
ne pu
Ensurea memberof the SecurityTeamis availableat the
ow ion
l
ht ct
Gatehouseto direct EmergencyServicesto the location
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
en
to
l Establishasmuch aspossiblethe following information.
1. Location
ns
Co
YOUR ATTENTION MUST NOT BE DIVERTED FROM THE JOB AT HAND -THIS COULD BE A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION
.
Action in the event of a medical emergency.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
For medical emergencies contact a member of First Aid team.
fo y.
l
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Call the Doctor/Ambulance as requestedby the First Aider, Emergency
r r rp
l
ne pu
Response Team Leader, Shift Supervisor or Incident Controller (see Telephone
ow ion
ht ct
List in appendices).
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
l Call in or establish contact with Pfizer Personnel as requested by the
Emergency Response Team Leader or Operations Chief
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
.d.
ru
Incoming Phone
he
Call from scene,
ot
ny
fo y.
emergencyservices,
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
airlineetc
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
Security/Receptionist receivesthe
I op r i
f c Fo
call.
Notes Who? What? Where? en
to
ns
Co
EHS Manager
or
Operations Chief
to take the telephonecall.
Security Responsibilities
.
se
ru
he
ot
3. Has there been a road accident (Any person injured)?
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
4. Has the alarm been raised locally, i.e. at scene of accident?
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
5. Have Police/Emergency Services been notified ?
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
6. Is anyone in charge of the situation, e.g. Police ?
f c Fo
7. What is the wind direction? to
en
ns
Co
.
Action by Security
se
ru
he
ot
Person who notices Investigatethe incidentor report the incident
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
something suspicious.
re o
to the OperationsChief andagreewhat action
ui es
eq os
b to take.
r r rp
Report the incident
ne pu
ow ion
immediatelyto Security.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
+
ns
,..........,...............,........,..,,...,,.,,,,....................................,..,,.,,............,,...........................
*...*........
.........
Co
( Bomb Threat I
t I
1 In the eventof a BombThreatbeingreceived 1
1 on site - take noteof the information- use 1
1 Checklistoverpage I
I
/
f l Setoff alarm. I
! I
j! l Theprocedureis the sameasfor any !
I Emergencyalarmactivationexcept
1 (a) The Gardaiarecalledasstandard 1
i (b) TheERT team andleaderdo not go to 1
I
scenewithout appr 1from the Gardai. i
iI...................................‘.................................
........a.,..,............................ i
.................I...........................
.
se
ru
he
ot
Other Statements (Record Exact Words):
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
Time: The Callers Sex: Male Female Approx. Age: Local Call Long Distance:
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
Voice Was (Check if Appropriate) Fast to Stutter Distinct Disguised
en
SlOW
ns
Co
Language Was: (Check Appropriate Ones) Educated Simple International Cursing Intoxicated
Questionsto ask : What type of device? What causesit to explode(e.g. timer) Whentimed for?
.
se
ru
Wherelocatedprecisely? What lookslike? What Organisation?
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
I Notified Whom: Signed:
re o
ui es
Time:
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
ru
management team and emergency services are found in appendix 1.
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
8. Categorising an Emergency.
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
1 - 1 1
f c Fo
Minor. to
Serious. Major.
en
ns
Co
i Transport Incident
I
1 l An incident which occurs off
f site involving the
transportation of Pfizer
hazardous material.
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Public andEmployeeRelations ExternalAgenciesGroup
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
1 PhoneGroup 1
yr ns
op r i
rI.........*.*...*...
.........................................*..*...
....................
f c Fo
f Human Resources 1
I
Director 1 to OperationsChief
en
i !
ns
HR Specialist !
ii..................................~.....‘............
Co
‘..,‘“.‘,,.,...,.....,,.......,~...
i
Serious Incident
t EventRecorder i
1 Security 1
I
! Receptionist !
(““““““. ................................. .
! 1 Supervisor j
I ShifVFitter/Elect. 1 .....
........................................
..!
I
i ..................... .... .... .... ... ..... .... .. ......... ...........................................J
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Assembly Alarm ConstantTone
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
Proceedto assemblypoint. On activation of
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
the major emergencyplan by Operations
op r i
f c Fo
Chief collect two-way phone and proceed to
the Emergency Control centre. to
en
ns
Co
.
Proceed to the Emergency Control Centre if instructed to do so by the Operations Chief. Inform the Assembly roll
se
ru
caller.
he
ot
Keep in contact with the Operations Chief via radio to determine how the incident is progressing.
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Decide whether neighbouring companies need to be advised of any emergency action. Advise PR group
r r rp
ne pu
accordingly.
ow ion
ht ct
Ascertain details of plant and process involved in incident, inventory of ff ammable materials, chemicals,
ig pe
yr ns
nearby vessels and relevant technical information. Provide guidance if necessary.
op r i
f c Fo
Take overall charge of dealing with the technical measures necessary to bring the emergency under
to
en
control.
ns
Co
Liase with the other members of the EMT, Maintenance engineer and the Emergency Services providing
assistance and resources as required.
Take action to minimise further risk of injury and prevent damage. Arrange for the orderly shutdown of
plant as required. One member should monitor all shutdown procedures and operation of equipment and
plant.
Provide additional engineering services as required i.e. fitters, electricians, technica assistance.
Initiate environmental monitoring as appropriate e.g. fire water run off, air quality. Delegate to
environmental personnel.
Take charge of provision of se 7; es. Provide maps, drawings, indication of s off points as required.
Organise a morgue if required.aif
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
Ensurethat all personnelarebeingkept upwind of the fire.
re o
l
ui es
eq os
Ensurethat containers/vessels
exposedto fire or heat arebeingkept cool.
r r rp
l
ne pu
Refer to relevantMSDS for appropriatetechnicalinformationto dealwith fire
ow ion
l
ht ct
involving hazardousthe materials.
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
PossibleExplosionOccurring
.
se
Gas release - General Actions to Take:
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
Provide guidance to the Operations Chief in dealing with and isolating the gas release,relevant technical information pertaining
d nl
ra
re o
to the gas, properties, isolation drawings, etc.
ui es
eq os
r r rp
+
ne pu
Generally assist in dealing with the emergency by:
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
0 Determining what the gas is.
op r i
f c Fo
l Ensure that all personnel are being kept upwind of the gas release and away from the area.
l If persons known to be missing - Operations Chief co-ordinates search.
to
en
Refer to relevant MSDS for appropriate technical information to deal with the release.
ns
l
Co
l Help to ensure that sources of ignition are being kept away from the area.
l Check to ensure that air conditioning systems are shut down.
l Advise on leak isolation, e.g. valves or process intervention.
.
se
Large spills coverwith foam.
ru
l
Provide guidanceto the Operations
he
Contain spillageusingpigs or sand.
ot
l
Chief in dealingwith the spillage,
ny
fo y.
Absorb in sandanddrum or pump to drumse.g.bund.
d nl
ra
l
re o
relevant technical information
ui es
Washresiduefrom areawith largevolumesof water andrun to
eq os
l
pertaining to spilled material,
r r rp
ne pu
properties, etc. Refer to the relevant
ow ion
MSDS to obtain appropriate Water Immiscible Solvents.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
information. Stop leaksif safeto do so.
op r i
l
f c Fo
’ l Large spills coverwith foam.
Spills of materialscanbe generally Containusingpigs or sand.
to
en l
groupedinto the following headings: Absorbin sandanddrum or pumpto drumse.g. bund.
ns
l
Co
-4
Inorganic acidsand bases.
l WaterimmiscibleSolvents(e.g. l Stop leaksandcontainspillageusingpigs or sand.
Toluene). l Absorbin sandor dilute or neutraliseasappropriate.
l Inorganicacidsandbases. l Washto Effluent plant or drum absorbentmaterial as appropriate
l Oils/gases. l Mop up the residuewith largevolumesof water.
+ Oils
l Contain andabsorbspillageusingoil absorbent,pigs, earth,or
sand.
l Transferto containersfor disposal.
.
se
1. Assess the size and nature of the spill.
ru
Materials spills outside the biological safety cabinets can be
he
ot
ny
generally grouped into the following headings:
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Spills on the Body
r r rp
l
ne pu
Biosafety Level 1 Organism Spill (PER.C6 Cell line)
ow ion
l
ht ct
Biosafety Level 2 Organism Spill Action of Spill Response Team
ig pe
l
yr ns
The emergency plan primarily applies to Biosafety Level 2
op r i
Communicate with Facility manager or
f c Fo
spills. The remaining spills are controlled within the facility individual concerned to assessthe size and
by colleagues concerned SOP 6.1007)
to
en \ nature of the spill.
ns
facility.
Outer and inner tyvek suits, disposable gloves,
disposable shoe covers, safety goggles and
2. General actions full-face respirator
l Evacuate the immediate area and cordon off. Cover spill with absorbent material from spill
l Keep upwind. kits i.e matting.
l No naked lights or electrical equipment. Carefully pour a freshly prepared solution of
l Wear protective clothing and BA as appropriate. Sodium hydroxide around the edges of the
l Rescue any casualties. spill and then into the spill. AVOID
l Isolate leak if possible if safe to do so. SPLASHING
l Contain spills with absorbent pigs or sand and prevent Allow a contact time of 20 minutes
going to drain. Any sharps such as broken glassware must be
re ed with a tongs and place in a
HamI ous labelled sharps container.
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:33
EMERGENCY PLAN Section: Technical Group.
I
Supersedes: Revision: 007 I
1 July 2004
.
se
ru
he
ot
Responding to the Incident
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
Initial Response
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
Liase with the Incident Co-ordinator to co-ordinate
ne pu
l
I
ow ion
On being notified of a major dealing with the injured personnel.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
incident on site provide
op r i
f c Fo
assistanceas appropriateto l Liase with other membersof the Emergency
help in dealing with the to
en
ManagementTeam / OC to provide the necessary
ns
Co
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
General Action:
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
The normal response for a fire alarm activation will take place except:
ne pu
l
ow ion
(a) Gardai called as standard
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
(b) ERT and leader do not go to scene without approval of Gardai
op r i
f c Fo
l The EMT technical group will not be formed for a bomb threat.
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
Call from scene,
ru
he
emergencyservices,
ot
l Handlethe call andtake noteof
ny
airline etc.
fo y.
d nl
information asper PhonecallChecklist
ra
Security/Receptionist receivesthe
re o
I
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
1 1 $es Who? What? Where? / , l Establishif genuine.
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
Make contactwith the EHS Director Decidelevel of response
yr ns
l
op r i
(a) Advice
f c Fo
- Headof Safetyor the Shift
Smervisor - to take the telenhnne (b) Limited EMT Response
to
en
ns
Co
10 Categorising an Emergency.
.
se
ru
1 1
he
ot
ny
fo y.
Minor. Major.
d nl
ra
Serious.
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
Minor injury. Incident has off site
ne pu
l
l l A number of people
ow ion
l Localised incident affected. effects.
ht ct
ig pe
confined to a small area Large area of plant or l Incident visible/heard by
yr ns
l
op r i
of plant or equipment. the local community.
f c Fo
building effected but
confined within the site.
to
en
ns
Co
i
I
1 Transport Incident
!
.
se
..........Y1 SiteLeader 3
ru
Major Incident I
he
ot
I I.....................................................................p”‘”...........................................................................
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
I i ProductionManager
re o
I
ui es
),,,.........,..,........
““““““‘~ Q.A Manager
eq os
ExternalAgenciesGroup TechnicalGroup
r r rp
Public andEmployeeRelations I
ne pu
I 1 EngineeringManager
i
ow ion
f !
ProjectEngineer
ht ct
j !I I
ig pe
..i
yr ns
I i.........................................................................a**
,,,.,,
op r i
i
f c Fo
-----------+------------------------~- I --------------------------------------------------------
f ....*...iI ........................................U...‘.
-.,., “” .,..,....~.~11..,.,....!.
to
i ..,,.,,,.........................a.*.,,,..,.....................
EHSManager
en
................................. ... .... ..:.a OperationsChief
ns
HumanResourcesDirector i i EnvironmentalOficer ii I I
Co
I
/
I.............................HR Specialist
.................................................................a....
.,,,.
1 SafetyOficer 1
1
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . I. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Serious Incident
Traffic
I
,.,......................................................................................... . . . . . . ...! I
-----------------------w-----v--- _---------------__------------------------------------------
Minor or Local Incidents
m Operato
9 +)
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:34
EMERGENCY PLAN Section: Technical Group.
Supersedes: Revision: 007
July 2004
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Assembly Alarm ConstantTone
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
ow ion
Proceedto assemblypoint. On activation of
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
the major emergencyplan by Operations
op r i
f c Fo
Chief collect two-way phone and proceed to
the EmergencyControl centre. to
en
ns
Co
.
Proceed to the Emergency Control Centre if instructed to do so by the Operations Chief. Inform the Assembly roll
se
ru
caller.
he
ot
Keep in contact with the Operations Chief via radio to determine how the incident is progressing.
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Decide whether neighbouring companies need to be advised of any emergency action. Advise PR group
r r rp
ne pu
accordingly.
ow ion
ht ct
Ascertain details of plant and process involved in incident, inventory of flammable materials, chemicals,
ig pe
yr ns
nearby vessels and relevant technical information. Provide guidance if necessary.
op r i
f c Fo
Take overall charge of dealing with the technical measures necessary to bring the emergency under
to
en
control.
ns
Co
Liase with the other members of the EMT, Maintenance engineer and the Emergency Services providing
assistance and resourcesas required.
Take action to minimise further risk of injury and prevent damage. Arrange for the orderly shutdown of
plant as required. One member should monitor all shutdown procedures and operation of equipment and
plant.
Provide additional engineering services as required i.e. fitters, electricians, technical assistance.
Initiate environmental monitoring as appropriate e.g. fire water run off, air quality. Delegate to
environmental personnel.
Take charge of provision of se Provide maps, drawings, indication of off points as required.
Organise a morgue if required.
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
Ensurethat all personnelarebeingkept upwind of the fire.
re o
l
ui es
Ensurethat containers/vessels
exposedto fire or heatarebeingkept cool.
eq os
l
r r rp
ne pu
l Refer to relevantMSDS for appropriatetechnicalinformation to dealwith fire
ow ion
involving hazardousthe materials.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
op r i
f c Fo
to
en
ns
Co
*...... . . . . . . . . ...“....” . . . . . . . . . . . . . *.. . . . . . . * . . . . a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I... . . . . . . . . . . . . **..*....... . . . . . . . *.a . . . . . . . . . . . *..*.... .,..................... *....*...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **...... . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I.....~
! PossibleExplosionOccurring
I
J Wheregashasleakedbewareof the possibility that it may ignite or
/ causea delayedexplosion,particularlyinsidebuildingsor within
i confinedspaces.Liasewith andadvisethe OperationsChief in
i makingan assessment.
I.*...*...*,.....*............
............1..1................
..........*.....................................e....
.........................................4...............I....
............a....
....*...........
............
.
se
Gas release - General Actions to Take:
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
Provide guidance to the Operations Chief in dealing with and isolating the gas release,relevant technical information pertaining
d nl
ra
re o
to the gas, properties, isolation drawings, etc.
ui es
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
Generally assist in dealing with the emergency by:
ow ion
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
Determining what the gas is.
op r i
l
f c Fo
l Ensure that all personnel are being kept upwind of the gas release and away fi-om the area.
l If persons known to be missing - Operations Chief co-ordinates search.
to
en
Refer to relevant MSDS for appropriate technical information to deal with the release.
ns
l
Co
l Help to ensure that sources of ignition are being kept away from the area.
l Check to ensure that air conditioning systems are shut down.
l Advise on leak isolation, e.g. valves or process intervention.
-’
l Stop leaksif safeto do so.
.
se
Large spills coverwith foam.
ru
l
Provide guidanceto the Operations
he
Contain spillageusingpigs or sand.
ot
l
Chief in dealingwith the spillage,
ny
fo y.
Absorb in sandanddrum or pumpto drumse.g. bund.
d nl
ra
l
relevant technical information
re o
ui es
pertaining to spilled material, l Washresiduefrom areawith largevolumesof water andrun to
eq os
r r rp
ne pu
properties, etc. Refer to the relevant
ow ion
MSDS to obtain appropriate Water Immiscible Solvents.
ht ct
ig pe
information.
yr ns
l Stop leaksif safeto do so.
op r i
f c Fo
I
l Large spills coverwith foam.
Spills of materialscanbe generally l Containusingpigs or sand.
to
groupedinto the following headings:
en
l Absorb in sandanddrum or pumpto drums e.g. bund.
ns
Co
I , Oils
l Containand absorbspillageusingoil absorbent,pigs, earth,or
sand.
l Transferto containersfor disposal.
.
se
1. Assess the size and nature of the spill.
ru
he
Materials spills outside the biological safety cabinets can be
ot
ny
fo y.
generally grouped into the following headings:
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
Spills on the Body
r r rp
l
ne pu
Biosafety Level 1 Organism Spill (PER.CG Cell line)
ow ion
l
ht ct
Biosafety Level 2 Organism Spill 3. Action of Spill Response Team
ig pe
l
yr ns
op r i
The emergency plan primarily applies to Biosafety Level 2 l Communicate with Facility manager or
f c Fo
spills. The remaining spills are controlled within the facility individual concerned to assessthe size and
by colleagues concerned SOP 6.1007) en
to
nature of the spill.
ns
facility.
Outer and inner tyvek suits, disposable gloves,
disposable shoe covers, safety goggles and
2. General actions full-face respirator
l Evacuate the immediate area and cordon off. l Cover spill with absorbent material from spill
l Keep upwind. kits i.e matting.
l No naked lights or electrical equipment. l Carefully pour a freshly prepared solution of
l Wear protective clothing and BA as appropriate. Sodium hydroxide around the edges of the
l Rescue any casualties. spill and then into the spill. AVOID
SPLASHING
l Isolate leak if possible if safe to do so.
l Allow a contact time of 20 minutes
Contain spills with absorbent pigs or sand and prevent
--
l
l Any sharps such as broken glassware must be
going to drain.
a re
Ha?!mlr
d with a tongs and place in a
_ ous labelled sharps container.
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:34
EMERGENCY PLAN August 2005 Section: Technical Group.
Supersedes: Revision: 007
July 2004
.
se
ru
he
ot
Responding to the Incident
ny
fo y.
d nl
ra
re o
Initial Response
ui es
eq os
r r rp
Liase with the Incident Co-ordinator to co-ordinate
ne pu
l
ow ion
I
On being notified of a major dealing with the injured personnel.
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
incident on site provide
op r i
f c Fo
assistanceas appropriateto l Liase with other membersof the Emergency
help in dealing with the to
en
ManagementTeam / OC to provide the necessary
ns
Co
.
se
ru
he
ot
ny
fo y.
General Action:
d nl
ra
re o
ui es
eq os
r r rp
The normal response for a fire alarm activation will take place except:
ne pu
l
ow ion
(a) Gardai called as standard
ht ct
ig pe
yr ns
(b) ERT and leader do not go to scene without approval of Gardai
op r i
f c Fo
l The EMT technical group will not be formed for a bomb threat.
to
en
ns
Co
.
se
Call f?om scene,
ru
he
emergencyservices,
ot
l Handlethe call andtakenoteof
ny
airline etc.
fo y.
d nl
information asper PhonecallChecklist
ra
Security/Receptionist receivesthe
re o
ui es
eq os
call.
r r rp
ne pu
Notes Who? What? Where? l Establishif genuine.
F
ow ion
+
ht ct
ig pe
Make contactwith the EHS Director Decidelevel of response
yr ns
l
op r i
(a) Advice
f c Fo
- Head of Safetyor the Shift
Smervisnr - to take the telenhme (b) Limited EMT Response
to
en
ns
Co
-
Limited EMT Response. Advice
l As advicesection
l Call in onememberof eachgroupin the EMT. Call more asrequired. l Give assistance- technicaladviceto the
l Keepin regularcontactwith the authoritiesto monitor developments. calleron dealingwith the incident.
* Arrangeif necessary/ feasiblefor a technicaladvisor(andPR group
memberif required)to travel to the sceneof the incidentandto advise l Give informationfrom the relevantMSDS
asappropriateon handlingthe technicalnatureof the incident. for the material(s)involvedin the
l Issuepreparestatements/ givepressconferenceto mediaif required. incident.
l Inform Pfizer Corporate 0 Inform relevantmanagersin writing later.
l If necessarymakecontactwith Minchem EnvironmentalServicesto
assistPfizer in dealingwith the incident outsideIrelandagreean
approachwith Pfizer corporate. e
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:34
Co
ns
en
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
ot
he
ru
se
.
.......___...........
_.......................
EPA Export 25-07-2013:16:10:34
EMERGENCY PLAN
.
se
ru
Major Incident
he
ot
.......................................~~~.~
ny
fo y.
* Production
d nl
ra
I
re o
Manager 1
ui es
.,..,.........
..j
eq os
#...,.....
....*-- t Q.A Manager 1
r r rp
Public andEmployeeRelations ExternalAgenciesGroup TechnicalGroup
ne pu
I I I I f Engineering Manager 1
ow ion
1 ProjectEngineer 1
ht ct
ig pe
I
yr ns
I1.
........................................................................................!I
op r i
f c Fo
-----------:----------B-w-----------: t ---------------------------------------------------------
i” .................................. ..J .............................................]
1 to
en
r’ .........*..,,,.,...........................*..,,........................... ......,.,...................... ~ EHS Manager ! OperationsChief
ns
I I
Co
.. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *.*..*... .. . . .
#. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . ,,.,,, ,.,. . ...” . . . . ...~..*,**...*... . .
2t EventRecorder f EmergencyResponseTeamLeader
Security !t
iI Receptionist I
i ShiWFitter/Elect. i
.I.............,,,,,....
...................*.
,.,.........,..,..
...........*..*
.,,,.,...........:
-------------------------~~~---~~~
Co
ns
en
to
f c Fo
op r i
July 2004
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
ot
he
ru
se
.
Section: Technical Group.