Globeleq Health, Safety,

Environment, Security & Social

Integrated Management System
(GQ HSESS IMS)

GQ – HSESS – INS – 211

Fire Fighting
Management
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Revision list

Revision Date of Section Page Description of changes made

no. issue
0 1/7/17 All All Drafting of document.
1 13/12/17 §6.4. 5th 10 Removed “at remote sites”
paragraph
2 17/9/2018 §6.2. 9 Added:” The area classification
needs to be drafted during the
design phase of the project. A
HSES manager shall review and
sign off on the classification. “
2 17/9/18 All All GQ HSESS INS 271 has been
integrated in this procedure.
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Signatures and approvals

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Distribution list
Type Copy Document custodian Location
enabled
(Y/N)
Word-file N Director O&M (common, health, safety & Globeleq
security)
Word-file N Director ESG (environment, social Globeleq
responsibility)
Pdf-file Y CEO – Globeleq Globeleq
COO Globeleq Globeleq
Director Operations and Maintenance Globeleq
Director Environment & Social Governance Globeleq
General Managers Local entity
Plant Managers Local entity
HSESS Managers Local entity
QA Managers Local entity
All employees Local entity
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Instructions to the staff

All employees are required to read and having understood this manual and its
accompanying procedures and instructions. A thorough understanding of the relevant
sections from this manual by each respective staff form part of the overall implementation
of the plant’s Integrated Management Systems processes.

It is the responsibility of the Plant Managers to ensure that their subordinates have read and
understood the relevant sections of this manual.

All designated staff will read, understand and initial in the relevant registry within two months
of joining the company or the effective date of implementation, whichever is later and the
record being kept with the HR manager and a copy by the HSESS Manager.
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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE ......................................................................................................... 7
2. SCOPE ............................................................................................................. 7
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................... 7
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................... 7
4.1 DEFINITIONS. 7
4.2 ABBREVIATIONS 7
5. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 7
6. DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 8
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 8
6.2 GENERAL8
6.3 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS 9
6.4 TYPES OF FIRE HAZARDS 10
6.4.1 Electrical fire hazards 10
6.4.2 Cutting, welding and open flame work 10
6.4.3 Major combustibles & flammables identified 11
6.4.4 Major ignition sources identified 11
6.4.5 Housekeeping 12
6.4.6 Smoking 12
6.4.7 Hot Work 13
6.4.8 Control measures13
6.5 FIRE ZONES CLASSIFICATION 13
6.6 MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT 14
6.6.1 FIRE DETECTION 14
6.6.2 Fire Fighting Equipment 15
6.6.3 Alarm System 17
6.7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS/ FIRE TEAMS 17
6.8 INFORMATION & TRAINING 18
7. ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................................. 18
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1. Purpose
To define essential precautions to be taken before anyone enters in to a fire
protected area, to safeguard their life, when they are working inside such
protected area.

2. Scope
This instruction applies to all employees and contractors of Globeleq and
affiliated companies.

3. Reference documents
GQ – HSESS – PRD – 101: Globeleq Health, Safety, Environment & Security
Integrated Management System Manual
ISO 9001:2008 standard
ISO 14001:2004 standard
OHSAS 18001: 2007 reference

4. Definitions and abbreviations

4.1 Definitions.

4.2 Abbreviations
GQ HSESS IMS: Globeleq’s Health, Safety, Environment, Security and Social Integrated
Management System

5. Responsibilities
General – and plant managers, and, if required, by delegation, the HSE
managers are required to implement procedures and instructions relating
to Health, Safety, Environment & Security, as defined in document GQ –
HSES - LST- 001. The respective custodians are defined in the last column of
this list.
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6. Description
6.1 General Requirements
All employees must observe the following fire-prevention requirements:
 Be familiar with plant emergency procedures: Fire and explosion
response.
 Maintain good housekeeping.
 Do not smoke in the plant premises.
 Do not overload the power sockets.
 Reduce the fire load in office premises by reducing the flammables and
combustibles.
 Familiar with the location of all firefighting equipment and their use, in their
working area.
 Attend refresher training to familiarize yourselves with the steps in
firefighting.
 Make sure that doors, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of
obstructions
 Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.
 Be aware of the plant flammable liquid and gas areas.
 Follow hot work procedure in the plant area in case of any work involving
heat..

6.2 General
This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of fire at GLOBELEQ premises
in the following ways:
 Identifies materials that are potential fire hazards and their proper handling and
storage procedures;
 Distinguishes potential ignition sources and the proper control procedures of those
materials;
 Describes fire protection equipment and/or systems used to control fire hazards;
 Identifies persons responsible for maintaining the equipment and systems installed to
prevent or control ignition of fires;
 Identifies persons responsible for the control and accumulation of flammable or
combustible material;
 Describes good housekeeping procedures necessary to ensure the control of
accumulated flammable and combustible waste material and residues to avoid a fire
emergency; and
 Provides training to employees with regard to fire hazards to which they may be
exposed. This shall be in form of induction and refresher training.
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6.3 Fire risk assessments

All Globeleq & affiliated company operations (offices, plants and others) will carry out
a fire risk assessment.

The assessment shall be carried out (or verified) by a suitably trained and competent
person.

The risk assessment (definition) shall take into consideration:

• Location activities and processes

• Known and past incidents
• Weather (temperature)
• Processes (storage, processing, handling)
• Proximity of ignition processes
• Storage locations and storage conditions
• Types of materials (combustibles, flammable liquids and gases)
• Quantities of materials
• Fire prevention
• Electrical equipment ratings for hazardous atmosphere locations
• Fire detection
• Fire control
• Fire alarms
• Fire suppression
• Means of escape (primary and alternative routes)
• Required inspection frequency of escape routes
• Emergency response needs (e.g., number of emergency
responders necessary.
• Emergency response training and mock drills.

The risk assessment shall also evaluate the impact of a potential incident of people
(including onsite and communities), assets and the environment.
The risk assessment shall be reviewed by the HSES committee whenever:
 any engineering or operational changes are proposed (including
building layout and structure) .
 a fire incident has occurred.
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 After a duration of one year

The site shall assure that the fire risk assessment remains representative at all times of
the fire risks associated with the site.

The risk assessment shall in all cases foresee a well-trained and well-equipped on-site
fire teams. The risk assessment also determines the possibilities for a long term
relationship with local fire brigades, and, in case of lack of it, further measures to
enable an effective fire fighting force.

Action plans resulting from the risk assessment shall be in place and managed.

6.4 Types of fire hazards

6.4.1 Electrical fire hazards
Electrical system failures and the misuse of electrical equipment are leading
causes of workplace fires. Fires can result from loose ground connections,
wiring with frayed insulation, or overloaded fuses, circuits, motors, or outlets.
To prevent electrical fires, employees shall:
 Make sure that worn wires are replaced.
 Use only appropriately rated fuses.
 Never use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements.
 Use only approved extension cords.
 Check wiring in hazardous locations where the risk of fire is especially high.
 Check electrical equipment to ensure that it is either properly grounded or
double insulated.

Fires in offices have become more likely because of the increased use of
electrical equipment. To prevent office fires, employees shall:
 Avoid overloading circuits with office equipment.
 Turn off nonessential electrical equipment at the end of each workday.
 Keep storage areas clear of rubbish.
 Ensure that extension cords are not placed under carpets.
 Lessen paper volumes in the offices

6.4.2 Cutting, welding and open flame work
Maintenance responsible person will ensure the following:
 All necessary hot work permits have been obtained prior to work beginning.
 Cutting and welding are done by authorized personnel in designated cutting
and welding areas whenever possible.
 Adequate ventilation is provided.
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 Torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, and manifolds are approved.

 Oxygen-fuel gas systems are equipped with listed and/or approved backflow
valves and pressure-relief devices.
 Cutting or welding is prohibited in areas where flammable atmospheres of gases,
vapors, or dusts could develop from residues or accumulations in confined
spaces.
 Cutting or welding is prohibited on metal walls, ceilings, or roofs built of
combustible sandwich-type panel construction or having combustible covering.
 Confined spaces such as tanks are tested to ensure that the atmosphere is not
over ten percent of the lower flammable limit before cutting or welding in or on
the tank.
 Small tanks, piping, or containers that cannot be entered are cleaned, purged,
and tested before cutting or welding on them begins.

6.4.3 Major combustibles & flammables identified
 Paper and paper products
 Wooden Furniture
 Clothes
 Fuel gas
 Fuel oil
 Lubrication oil & grease
 Flammable gases such as Propane, Acetylene.
 Aerosol containers
 Chemicals

6.4.4 Major ignition sources identified

 Electrical short circuits, loose connections & over load
 Making & breaking of electrical contacts
 Welding, cutting and grinding works
 Smoking & cigarette Lighters
 Spark producing tools
 Mobile phones
 Vehicle smoke exhaust
 Rotating equipment bearings and friction points
 Exo – thermic chemicals
 Static electricity
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6.4.5 Housekeeping
A program of housekeeping audits shall be developed which covers all areas of the
location. Action plans to address findings of the housekeeping audits shall be
developed and tracked to closure.

Combustible material e.g. paper, wood, chemicals, plastics shall be stored in an

orderly fashion away from potential ignition sources.

Adequate aisle ways shall be maintained around all buildings/plant and between any
external block/pile storage, based on local standards.

The amount of combustible materials in any warehouse at site shall be kept to a strict
minimum. Any storage boxes, pallets made of combustible materials shall be
preferably replaced by fire-retardant alternatives.

Quantities of stored combustible materials and flammable materials shall be

minimized and redundant items shall not be allowed to accumulate.

Flammable liquids shall be stored in suitable storage facilities (e.g., an appropriately

sized and rated fire cabinet) when not in use.

Combustible waste materials shall be placed in suitable containers (skips, waste bins
etc), preferably in a zone not posing a threat to the operating equipment.

Waste shall not be allowed to accumulate beside buildings where it could endanger
the building if it caught fire (i.e., idle cartons storage against outside wall of building).

6.4.6 Smoking

Smoking shall always be discouraged, but nonetheless a smoking area shall be

provided outside of the premises of any operating facility. A covered smoking area
inside a building shall not be permitted.

Smoking shall not be permitted outside of the designated smoking areas. These areas
shall be clearly marked.

One ashtray shall be provided to properly extinguish cigarettes and/or other materials
used for smoking.

Lit materials e.g. cigarettes shall not be disposed of into drains, sewers etc. because
they represent a potential ignition source.

The ashtray shall not be emptied into easily ignitable containers, plastic refuse sacks
or into receptacles containing combustible materials.
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6.4.7 Hot Work

Please refer to GQ – HSESS – INS – 249.

6.4.8 Control measures

 Smoking Policy does not allow smoking in plant areas except designated
locations
 Hot work permits (e.g., welding, soldering, cutting, brazing, heating
metal, etc.)
 Permit to Work and Welding & cutting procedures are established and
followed.
 Electrical equipment rules for the use of electrical equipment are
described in the GLOBELEQ procedures.
 All rotating equipment are well maintained by trained technical staff and
preventive maintenance is performed as per schedule.
 Fuels are handled and stored safely
 Procedures for the storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids
are strictly implemented and followed.
 Flammable gases are used and stored in workplaces only according to
procedures
 Open flames (like candles) are prohibited in work place areas such as
offices because of sources of ignition such as paper and wood. Open
flames can also contribute to indoor air pollution.

6.5 Fire Zones Classification

The area classification needs to be drafted during the design phase of the project. A
HSES manager shall review and sign off on the classification.

Area classification risk assessment shall be carried out by the HSES manager, assisted
by an external consultant if required.

Any area where flammable or explosive atmosphere may be present shall be

classified according to one of the following system (ATEX zones definition):

 Zone 0 / 20*: - An explosive atmosphere is likely to be present

continuously.
 Zone 1 / 21*: - An explosive atmosphere could be present during normal
plant operating conditions.
 Zone 2 / 22*: - An explosive atmosphere is likely to be present only for short
periods or during fault conditions.
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* the latter applies to flammable dust atmospheres, the first to

flammable gaseous atmospheres.

Portable electrical equipment and tools (e.g. but not limited to: grinders, drilling
machines, torches, welding equipment, portable light sources, gas meters and –
detectors, wrenches …..) shall not be used in zoned areas/classified areas unless the
equipment is certified for use in such areas.

Fixed electrical equipment (e.g., but not limited to: junction boxes, MCCs, circuit
breakers, disconnecting switches, electrical motors, light fixtures, …..) shall be certified
to be suitable for use in the area classification and shall be protected.

A maintenance schedule shall be created for all electrical equipment installed in

classified areas.

This schedule shall specify the maintenance to be carried out and the frequency of
this maintenance.

The person carrying out this maintenance shall be trained and competent to carry out
this work.

6.6 Maintenance Of Fire System Equipment

Maintenance Manager will ensure that equipment is maintained per
manufacturers' specifications
Only properly trained individuals shall perform maintenance work.
Fire equipment should be maintained as per manufacturer’s specifications
and local legislative requirements.

6.6.1 Fire Detection

Based on the risk assessment, the HSES manager shall propose the type of detection
systems to be installed (e.g. automatic detection with local alarm (single smoke
detector), automatic detection with integrated monitoring and local and remote
alarms).

Detectors suitable for the area shall be fitted in all areas identified by the risk
assessment.

Types of detectors available include:

 Smoke
 Heat
 Flame detector (infra-red)

The detectors shall be linked to a continuous monitoring equipment (e.g. in the control
room or contracted support) or directly to the nearest fire brigade.

Fire detectors shall be tested and maintained regularly in accordance appropriate

standards, local law requirements and/or manufacturer's recommendation.
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All maintenance works/checks/test results shall be recorded - any faults found and
corrective actions taken shall be recorded also.

6.6.2 Fire Fighting Equipment

Firefighting equipment (e.g. portable extinguishers, hoses, hydrants, pumps)
appropriate for the risk type and size shall be provided in all areas necessary based
on the risk assessment.

They shall consider the use of fire suppression systems (e.g. automatic sprinkler
protection, gas/foam suppression systems, deluge) (based on a fire risk assessment) as
an appropriate method of fire protection.

Firefighting equipment and fire suppression systems shall be located and designed to
provide adequate protection including consideration for:

• Type of materials to be extinguished

• Activities

Firefighting equipment and fire suppression systems shall be installed in accordance

with appropriate standards and respecting local law requirements.

Fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire risk.

Water hydrants, hoses and portable equipment (e.g. sand buckets, portable pumps)
shall be available to fight the fire for a minimum of 30 minutes or longer.

Primary and secondary water supplies for firefighting equipment (e.g. hydrants, hoses,
and pump) and suppression systems (e.g. deluge or sprinklers) shall be sufficient both
in terms of volume and pressure.

The risk assessment shall identify the environmental impact of run-off water from
firefighting.

Firefighting equipment and suppression systems shall be inspected, tested (at least
once a month in case of hydrant systems), and maintained.

Portable and fixed firefighting equipment and suppression systems shall be routinely
inspected and maintained at least annually under the control of the HSES manager
and in accordance with appropriate standards, local law requirements and/or
manufacturer's recommendations.

Equipment and system inspections shall be documented by either marking to indicate

that an inspection has been carried out, or completing an equipment log that
correlates inspection activities with each piece of equipment.

Automatic fire suppression systems shall be maintained in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions or appropriate standards.
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The site shall notify employees, insurers and site fire team or local fire brigades of any
impairment to its fixed firefighting equipment and automatic fire suppression systems
using appropriate impairment documentation.

At the discretion of the plant manager, notification of emergency impairments shall

be made as soon as reasonably possible and notification of planned impairments shall
be made at least 48 hours in advance.

The plant shall notify employees, insurers and site fire team or local fire brigades of the
restoration of the relevant impaired system.

Fire pumps shall be equipped with a reliable power supply.

For Diesel-powered fire pumps, reliable power shall include back-up battery power
supply to provide engine start in the event primary electric engine start failure.

For electric-powered fire pumps, reliable power shall be determined by a risk

assessment, and shall include:

• Reliable primary electric power supply lines that are reliable and independent
from plant/building branch circuits (i.e. downstream of main electric service
entrance), or
• If unreliable primary electric power, then also a back-up power supply, such as
an onsite generator dedicated to the fire pump, or
• If unreliable primary electric power, then also a secondary electric power supply
independent from plant/building electric service (i.e. from a second, separate
electric substation), or
• If unreliable primary electric power, then also a back-up diesel-powered fire
pump.

All firefighting equipment shall be kept in a position where it is readily available and
unobstructed, e.g. portable fire extinguishers and Sprinkler heads shall not be
obstructed (e.g. by storage).

The location of firefighting equipment shall be indicated by signs at appropriate height

and maintained unobstructed.

A site plan position of the firefighting equipment shall be available. Plans shall contain:
• Sprinkler system location and effective coverage area if present
• Location of fire hose reels and the effective coverage area
• The location and type of all portable fire extinguishers
• Fire detectors
• Call points
• Other applicable emergency information and equipment (e.g.,
first aid stations, evacuation
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6.6.3 Alarm System

Each location shall have an effective fire alarm with reporting to either onsite (e.g.
control room) and/or off site (e.g. Security Company / authorities).

An alternative means of raising the alarm shall be put in place if the primary alarm
system is out of operation.

Where the entire facility is left unmanned, (e.g. overnight or remote controlled)
automatic smoke or heat detection and fire alarm signaling shall be installed which
links direct to a permanently manned off-site monitoring station (e.g. the fire brigade
or security company)

Each location shall assess the need for an alternative to audible alarm systems e.g.
peoples whose hearing is impaired or people working in noisy areas

People at locations shall be made aware of the sound of the fire alarm and the action
to follow in the event of the fire alarm sounding. A good place to do this is during the
safety induction of employees, visitors and subcontractors.
Checks shall be made to ensure that the alarm can be heard by all people at the
location.

Any faults found shall be corrected immediately.

The fire alarm shall be tested at least annually. This shall be a full function test (including
each call point being exercised to assure proper function). Additionally, the fire alarm
system shall be serviced monthly to assure proper readiness of the system’s major
components.

Maintenance on alarm systems shall be planned and executed according to

appropriate standards or manufacturer's recommendation).
All test records shall be recorded – any faults found and corrective action taken shall
be recorded.

6.7 Emergency Response Teams/ Fire Teams

Please refer to GQ – HSESS – PRD – 260 and GQ – HSESS – INS – 261.

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6.8 Information & Training

All people, working or visiting Globeleq locations shall be informed about the following
as needed based on how they could be affected by an emergency or per their role
and location:

• Emergency procedures, raising the alarm, emergency escape routes,

assembly point and roll call arrangements

• Particular Fire Hazards on site

• Good housekeeping

• Hazardous tasks

• Control of electrical equipment

• Compliance with smoking policy

• Equipment maintenance

Information shall be given in the form of:

 Induction program (both new employees and contractors)

 Written leaflets or information sheets

 Site specific fire awareness safety training

 Signage

Employees shall be informed of the fire hazards of the materials and processes they
are exposed to.

Upon initial assignment, employees should be made aware of those parts of this fire
prevention plan which they must know to protect them in the event of an emergency.

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