Capacity Building programme on New Techniques and Strategies

Capacity Building programme on “New Techniques and Strategies in Prevention and Management of Industrial Disasters” Standard Codes followed in Hazardous Industries LPG Storage and Handling installations Presentation by – C. Vijay Kumar, Senior Manager (LPG-Engg), IOCL, Karnataka

APPLICABLE STANDARDS & STATUTORY REGULATIONS 1. 0 STATIC AND MOBILE PRESSURE VESSELS(UNFIRED) RULES: 1981 TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION, FITMENT, LOADING TRANSPORT AND INSPECTION OF UNFIRED VESSELS IN SERVICE OF COMPRESSED GAS(LPG) WITH CAPACITY EXCEEDING 1000 LTR. PESO (CCOE) LICENSE FOR BULK STORAGE 2. 0 GAS CYLINDER RULES: 1981 TO REGULATE POSSESSION, DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING AND EXAMINATION/TESTING OF CYLINDERS LIMITED UPTO CAPACITY 1000 L. PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CCOE BEFORE CONSTRUCTING ANY NEW FACILITIES OR ALTERING THE EXISTING FACILITIES FOR FILLING CYLINDERS AND STORAGE AREA PESO LICENSE FOR FILLLING OF CYLINDERS PESO LICENSE FOR STORAGE OF FILLED CYLINDERS

APPLICABLE STANDARDS & STATUTORY REGULATIONS 3. 0 FACTORIES ACT: 1948 APPROVAL FOR DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FACTORY/ INSTALLATION BY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF FACTORIES & BOILERS. ADHERENCE TO FACTORIES ACT 1948 AND STATE FACTORIES RULES WRITTEN SAFETY POLICY WRT HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WORKMEN MAINTENANCE OF UPDATED ONSITE MANAGEMENT PLAN 4. 0 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES RULES: 1987 h WEIGHTS AND MEASURE CERTIFICATE FOR WEIGH BRIDGE, FILLING MACHINES AND CHECK SCALE h PERMISSIBLE ERRORS ON NET QUANTITIES DECLARED BY WEIGHT OR BY VOLUME AS PER ACT

APPLICABLE STANDARDS & STATUTORY REGULATIONS 5. 0 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS < CONSENT OF STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD FOR DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE OR EFFLUENTS INTO A STREAM OR ON LAND < CONSENT OF STATE POLLUTION BOARD FOR DISCHARGE OR EMISSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS FOR OPERATION OF DG SET & FIRE ENGINES 6. 0 INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES - 1956 7. 0 THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT - 1988.

APPLICABLE OISD STANDARDS & GUIDELINES n n n n OISD STD 144 – LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) INSTALLATIONS OISD GDN 169 – OISD GUIDELINES ON SMALL LPG BOTTLING PLANTS (DESIGN & FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES) OISD STD 150 – DESIGN AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS MOUNDED STORAGE FACILITY OISD STD 105 – WORK PERMIT SYSTEM OISD STD 128 – INSPECTION OF UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS OISD STD 132 – INSPECTION OF PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES OISD STD 137 – INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OISD STD 154 – SAFETY ASPECTS IN FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

OISD STANDARD 144 n n Minimum safety requirements on design, layout, storage, loading / unloading, operation, inspection & maintenance, fire protection, emergency planning and safety audit systems of LPG Installations. Not applicable to bottling plants having a bulk LPG storage capacity not exceeding 300 MT (above ground) or 450 MT in case of mounded or in combination of above ground and mounded with total bottling quantity not exceeding 35 MT per shift of eight hours. Such small bottling plants are covered under OISD GDN 169.

v Installation layout & design consideration v Storage & Handling of Bulk LPG v Bottling operations v Maintenance and inspection v Safety – a) Fire Protection Facilities b) Gas Monitoring System c) Emergency Management Plan d) Safety Audit

TABLE –I OISD 144 - INTER DISTANCES FOR LPG FACILITIES n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 2 3 LPG STORAGE VESSELS * T-II 30 BOUNDARY/PROPERTY LINE/ T-II -30 GROUP OF BLDGS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH LPG PLANT SHED-LPG 30 30 15 TW/TT GANTRY-LPG 30 30 30 LPG/OTHER RAIL SPURS 30 30 30 PUMP HOUSE/COMPRESSOR 15 30 15 HOUSE(LPG) FIRE PH 60 ** 60 4 30 30 5 30 30 6 15 30 30 50 50 30 15 30 30 -- 60 60 -- Notes : ALL DISTANCES ARE IN METRES ** ANY DISTANCE FOR OPERATIONAL CONVENIENCE * ¼ OF SUM OF DIA OF ADJACENT VESSELS 7 60 --

OISD 144 -TABLE –II DIST BETWEEN LPG STORAGE VESSELS & BOUNDARY LINE/GROUP OF BUILDINGS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANT CAPACITY OF EACH VESSEL n(CU. MT OF WATER) n n n n 10 -20 21 -40 41 -350 351 -450 451 -750 751 -3800 > 3800 DISTANCE (M) 15 20 30 40 60 90 120

OISD 144 PLANT LAYOUT 1. 0 LOCATION AND SAFETY DISTANCES OF FACILITIES 1. 1 LOCATION v v v v ACCESS FOR MOBILE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS AVAILABILITY OF SPACE FOR FUTURE EXPANSION LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF BULLETS NOT POINTED TOWARDS VESSELS, VITAL PROCESS EQUIPMENTS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES STORAGE VESSELS LAID OUT IN A SINGLE ROW BULLETS AND SPHERES NOT GROUPED TOGETHER STORAGE VESSELS NOT LOCATED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER

OISD 144 PLANT LAYOUT 2. 0 LPG BOTTLING FACILITIES ØSEPARATE SHEDS FOR • • Ø EMPTY CYLINDER STORAGE CUM FILLING SHED FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE ESCAPE ROUTES IDENTIFIED IN LPG SHEDS 3. 0 PROTECTION OF FACILITIES ØPROVISION OF ROADS AROUND FACILITIES FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF FIRE FIGHTING OPERATION ØEMERGENCY ESCAPE EXIT WITH PROPER GATE ØLPG LORRY PARKING AREA(BULK/PACKED) WITH PROPER HYDRANTCOVERAGE

OISD 144 PLANT LAYOUT 4. 0 LPG STORAGE FACILITIES ? PROVISION OF KERB WALL AROUND STORAGE VESSELS ? PROVISION OF SPILLAGE SUMP WITH MIN DISTANCE NOT MORE THAN DIA OF THE NEAREST VESSEL OR 15 M WHICHEVER IS HIGHER ? AREA UNDER SPHERE IS HAVING CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH PROPER SLOPE TO SHALLOW SUMP ? GROUPING OF THE VESSEL NOT EXCEEDING 6 NO. S IN EACH GROUP ? TOP SURFACE OF ALL VESSELS IN ONE GROUP ON THE SAME PLANE 5. 0 LPG BULK HANDLING FACILITIES NMIN TURNING RADIUS FOR TT SHOULD BE 20 M NMAX NO. OF TANK LORRY BAYS IN A GROUP NOT TO EXCEED 8 NOS. NSEPARATION BETWEEN TWO SETS OF BAYS MIN 50 M NPROVISION FOR ISLAND FOR PROTECTION OF PIPE LINE NPIPELINE SYSTEM WITH THERMO SAFETY VALVES ROVs AND EFCVs TO BE PROVIDED

OISD 144 STORAGE VESSEL DESIGN CRITERIA STORAGE VESSELS v DESIGN CODES - ASME SEC. VIII or IS-2825 or PD- 5500 APPROVED BY PESO v MATERIAL-SA 537 Gr. 1 OR SA 516 Gr. 70 v DESIGN TEMPERATURE- -27 DEG TO +55 DEG v DESIGN PRESSURE: 14. 5 Kg/SQCM AT 55 DEG CELCIUS. v CORROSSION ALLOWANCE: 1. 5 MM v RADIOGRAPHY –FULL v STRESS RELIEVING 100% IRRESEPCTIVE OF THICKNESS v WIND PRESSURE AS PER IS 875 v EARTH QUAKE PRESSURE AS PER IS: 1893 v HYDRO TEST PRESSURE AS PER DESIGN CODE

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES SPRINKLER SYSTEM § Automatic fire protection (Fixed) medium velocity sprinkler system - heat detection through quartzoid bulbs v In LPG storage area, detectors shall be provided encircling each vessel, equi-spaced. § Minimum 2 nos. detectors shall be provided at the top of the vessel and one near the liquid line ROV to take care of failure of flanges. § Upon actuation there shall be alarm in control panel, LPG pumps and compressors would trip, ROVs on LPG supply and return lines would trip and the deluge valves on fire water sprinkler system will get actuated. §

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES DESIGN CRITERIA ³ ³ ALL LPG STORAGE VESSELS, CYLINDER STORAGE/ FILLLING SHEDS, REPAIR SHEDS, LPG PHs, BULK LORRY AND TANK WAGON GANTRIES SHALL BE COVERED BY MEDIUM VELOCITY SPRAY SYSTEM DETECTION OF FIRE FOR AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF MV SPRAY SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL CRITICAL LOCATIONS LIKE LPG BULK STORAGE, TANK TRUCK/TANK WAGON GANTRY, NEAR CAROUSAL, LPG PUMP/COMPRESSOR HOUSE, EVACUATION, VALVE CHANGE AREAS

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FIRE WATER STORAGE Ø Ø EFFECTIVE WATER STORAGE CAPACITY IS NOT LESS THAN 4 HRS AGGREGATE WORKING CAPACITY OF MAIN FIRE WATER PUMP MIN 2 STORAGE TANKS ARE PROVIDED IF STEEL TANKS ARE PROVIDED FIRE WATER PUMPS TO MEET INSTALLED RATE OF FLOW AND HEAD SHALL BE CENTRIFUGAL TYPE DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN THERE SHALL BE A JOCKEY PUMP NOT LESS THAN 10 M 3/HR PER 100 HYDRANT POINTS WHICH MAINTAINS THE SYSTEM PRESSURE AT 7 KG/CM 2 BY STARTING AND STOPPING AUTOMATCALLY BASED ON THE SYSTEM PRESSURE

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES n n AT LEAST ONE STANDBY FIRE WATER PUMP SHALL BE PROVIDED UPTO 2 NOS OF MAIN PUMPS. FOR MAIN PUMPS 3 AND MORE, MINIMUM TWO STANDBY PUMPS OF THE SAME CAPACITY AS THE MAIN PUMPS SHALL BE PROVIDED. FIRE HYDRANT NETWORK FIRE WATER RING MAIN LAID ABOVE GROUND • FIRE WATER RING MAIN LAID UNDERGROUND IF ANY , CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING: - RING MAIN LAID 1 MTR BELOW GROUND - IN ROAD CROSSING, RING MAIN LAID 1. 2 MTR BELOW GROUND • n n n FIRE WATER RING MAIN KEPT PRESSURISED MIN. 7 KG/CM 2 FIRE WATER MONITOR PROVIDED WITH INDEPENDENT ISOLATION VALVE BETWEEN HYDRANT POINTS HOSE BOXES ARE KEPT WITH 2 NOS HOSES AND A NOZZLE

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FIRST AID PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS UNDER: AREA LPG STORAGE VESSEL LPG CYL SHED LPG PUMP HOUSES TT LOADING/UNLOADING TW LOADING/UNLOADING OTHER PUMP HOUSES PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2 NO. S 10 KG DCP 2 NO. s 10 KG DCP PER 200 SQM AREA 2 NO. S 10 KG DCP PER 50 SQM 1 NO. 10 KG DCP PER BAY 1 NO. 10 KG DCP FOR EVERY 15/20 MTRS OF GANTRY 2 NO. S 10 KG DCP

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FIRST AID PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS AREA MCC/DG ROOM/HT ROOM ü ü NO. OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER ATLEAST 2 NO. S 4. 5 KG CO 2 EXTINGUISHERS IN EACH ROOM 100% SPARE CARTRIDGES 50% MIN SPARE DCP BAGS AS PER FIRE EXTINGHUISHER CAPACITY MOBILE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT 1 NO. 75 KG DCP IN FILLING SHED , LPG STORAGE VESSELS, LPG PUMP HOUSE AREA, TANK TRUCK LOADING/UNLOADING GANTRY AREA, TANK WAGON LOADING/UNLOADING GANTRY AREA

OISD 144 FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES HOSES NOZZLES AND ACCESSORIES § § 50% SPARE SHALL BE STORED IN THE LPG PLANT 2 NO. S NOZZLES SPARE OF EACH KIND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SUFFICIENT NO. OF MANUAL CALL POINTS TWO ELECTRICALLY OPERATED FIRE SIREN WITH 1 KM AND 3 KM RADIUS COVERING THE ENTIRE PLANT AND SORROUNDING PLACES MANUALLY OPERATED SIREN AT STRATEGIC PLACES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM t t AVAILABILITY OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LIKE TELEPHONE, PA/PAGING IN HAZARDOUS AREA TO BE FLAMEPROOF / INTRINSICALLY SAFE

OISD 144 GAS MONITORING SYSTEM n n The Gas Monitoring system - early warning for gas concentration below the LEL (lower explosive limit). The detectors for the gas monitoring system strategically located at all facilities close to potential source of leakage. The detection control equipment provided in the control room for continuous monitoring even during power failure. The control equipment to generate at least two alarms at different levels of concentration of gas below LEL.

OISD 144 GAS MONITORING SYSTEM n n Appropriate annunciation system shall be available to ensure that all the alarms generated, both, audio and visual are reported to the plant personnel, who are authorized to take corrective action. Depending on the manning practice of the plant, the alarms both, audio and visual can be repeated at additional location to ensure corrective action is taken. The height of the detector should not be more than 0. 3 M from the mounting level. The detectors should be located at least 0. 3 mtrs. away from the potential source of leakage The gas monitoring system shall be kept in good operating condition all the time.

OISD 144 GAS MONITORING SYSTEM The minimum detectors are given below: n Storage vessels (above ground) – 1 No. top and 1 No. near bottom ROV. n LPG pump house 1 No. in pump house and 1 No. in manifold. n Filled cylinder shed - 2 No. n Valve change shed – 1 No. n Empty-cum-filling shed – 2 Nos. near carousel, 1 No. near evacuation unit tank, 1 No. weight correction unit. n TLD – one at each manifold and at ends. n Tank wagon gantry – 1 no. for every two bays or 30 m whichever is less at bottom. Additionally, some detectors at selected locations shall be provided at the top of platform.

OISD 144 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY PREVENTION n Sound engineering practice in the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of facilities. n Careful selection and correct use of equipment. n Observance of safety and security regulations. n Proper and constant training and guidance to all personnel on product knowledge and maintenance practices. n Good House-keeping. n Constant supervision and alertness

OISD 144 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM n n n Instructions to both corporation and contractor’s employee identifying the action to be taken by each one in an emergency. Availability of fire fighting organization plan including plan for holidays and off shifts Availability of approved onsite disaster management plan(DMP) Mock fire drills to be conducted in coordination local administration, Police authorities, Fire Brigade, hospital authorities, home guards, neighbouring industries Offsite DMP will be formulated by District Administration

OISD 144 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOURCE OF LPG LEAKAGES n Through water drain valve while draining. n Leaking sample valve. n Breakage of glass on Sight Flow Indicator on the pipeline. n Opening of pop-off valve, gland/packing etc. n Leakage through LPG compressor/pump. n Leakage due to bursting/ rupture of hose or through swivel joints of body arms. n Leakage from the filling guns. n Escape of liquid/ vapour LPG during maintenance/ repairs.

OISD 144 SAFETY AUDIT n n A structured and systematic safety audit of any plant / facility to be done Check lists should cover all the operational areas, major equipments, operating/ maintenance procedures, safety practices, fire prevention/ protection systems etc.

OISD 144 SAFETY AUDIT n n n n Daily safety audit of LPG Installation by Safety Officer – reviewed by PM on daily basis. Monthly safety audit by Plant Manager Electrical audit by Internal & External Auditors annually Detailed safety audit by Multi disciplinary team annually with members from region / HQ Maintenance & Inspection audit annually Surprise audit by Regional Safety Team External safety audit by OISD – scheduled as well as surprise

OISD 144 SAFETY AUDIT The safety audit will cover the following points – n Safety Organisation n Security System n Fire prevention/ protection system n Preparedness to handle any emergency --Disaster control plan and mock drills. n Skill level and training needs for HRD. n Operating manual/ instructions, display of Do's/ Don'ts etc.

OISD 144 OPERATING PRACTICES 1. 0 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF BULK UNLOADING OF BULK LPG TANK TRUCKS/ TANK WAGONS UNLOADING OF BULK TTs & TWs TO BE CARRIED OUT ONLY AT LOCATIONS APPROVED BY PESO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS/ LIGHTING FLAME PROOF n VAPOUR VENTLINE FOR INDUIVIDUAL BAY AT 1. 5 M HEIGHT ABOVE THE EAVES OF THE SHED n FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE POSITIONED AS AN IMMEDIATE AID FOR FIRE FIGHTING - 1 NO 10 KG DCP EXTINGUISHER PER BAY

OISD 144 OPERATING PRACTICES CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT FOR EACH TT BEFORE UNLOADING – • VALID LICENSE FROM PESO, NAGPUR • 2 NO. S 10 KG DCP FIRE EXTINGUISHERS • QUICK CLOSING MANIFOLD VALVE WITH LEVER INDICATING CLOSE/OPEN STATUS • MASTER CUT OFF SWITCH FOR SWITCHING OFF ENGINE IS PROVIDED • AVAILABILITY OF TREM CARD, ROUTE MAP, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, RTO PERMIT

OISD 144 OPERATING PRACTICES LPG CYLINDER STORAGE STACKING n VERTICAL WITH VALVE IN UPRIGHT POSITION n HEIGHT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2 STACKS n DIFFERENT TYPE AND CAPACITY TO BE STACKING OF OMC CYLINDERS –COMPANY WISE) SEPARATELY (SEPARATE STACKING PATTERN n SMALL LOTS OF 4 ROWS AND 25 CYL LENGTH WITH MAX 2 STACKS HIGH n MIN ACCESS PATH OF 1 M ON BOTH SIDES OF STACK 2 M ACCESS AFTER 5 LOTS n AFTER EACH LENGTH OF 25 CYLINDERS, PASSAGE OF 2 M CYLINDER STORAGE SPACE TO BE MARKED AND PAINTED ON FLOORING DEMARCATED n MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 15 M FROM CYLINDER LOADING n MIN DISTANCE OF 10 M FROM FILLING POINT

OISD 144 MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION n n n INSPECTION/ TEST CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL FABRICATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION / HYDRAULIC TEST CARRIED OUT AS PER SMPV RULES 1981 AND RECORDS MAINTAINED. GUIDELINES OF OISD STANDARD-128 TO BE FOLLOWED FOR DETAILED INSPECTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS. ANNUAL INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SAFETY VALVES CARRIED OUT AT PROPER SET PRESSURE AND RECORDS MAINTAINED. ALL INSTRUMENTS, LEVEL INDICATORS, PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES, ROVS ARE MAINTAINED IN WORKING CONDITION AND DAILY SCHEDULED CHECKS, PERIODIC CALIBRATION AND PREVENTING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RELIEF VALVES - ISOLATION VALVES LOCKED IN OPEN CONDITION EARTHING SHOULD HAVE CONTINUITY AND CONDITION OF EARTH PIT TO BE CHECKED AND RESISTANCE MEASURED

OISD 144 MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION INSTRUMENTATION Ø TEMP INDICATING DEVICES TO BE CHECKED, CALIBRATED ONCE IN 6 MONTHS USING STD GAUGE Ø LEVEL GAUGE SHALLBE CHECKED DAILY FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING Ø ZERO LEVEL CHECK AND CALIBRATION TO BE CARRIED OUT MONTHLY Ø PRESSURE GAUGES TO BE CHECKED DAILY FOR CORRECT FUNCTIONING AND CALIBRATED ONCE IN 6 MONTHS USING STD. GAUGE Ø FLOW MEASURING DEVICES TO BE CHECKED DAILY AND CALIBRATED ONCE IN A MONTH INSPECTION OF LOADING/UNLOADING HOSES ~ UNLOADING ARMS ARE PREFERABLE TO HOSES ~ HOSES TO BE STORED PROPERLY WITH ENDS CLOSED BLINDS ~ NO HOSE HAVING KINKS OR CRACKS

SECURITY Ø Ø Ø ENTRANCE TO AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY WITH IDENTIFICATION WITH PHOTO ID CARDS FRISKING OF ALL PERSONAL DONE BEFORE ENTRANCE PHYSICALLY AS WELL AS HAND HELD METAL DETECTORS. FURTHER THE PERSON HAS TO PASS THROUGH DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTORS VISITORS ALLOWED INSIDE ONLY AFTER AUTHORISATION BY PLANT MANAGER / AUTHORISED OFFICER MONITORING OF MOVEMENT OF VISITORS AND LOGGING THEM OUT AFTER EXIT. VISITORS FACE CAPTURED USING A WEB CAMERA VEHICLES ENTERING ARE CHECKED FOR PRESENCE OF BOMBS, ETC. , PHYSICALLY AS WELL AS UNDER BODY MIRRORS NO INFLAMMABLE OBJECT ALLOWED INSIDE VISITORS VEHICLE CHECKED THOROUGHLY DICKIE, BONNET AND UNDER BODY ADEQUATE SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ROUND THE CLOCK FOR PETROLING AND SECURITY OF INSTALLATION SECURITY TOWERS FOR MONITORING OUTSIDE AREAS CO-ORDINATION WITH LOCAL POLICE AND INTELLIGENCE BUREAU FOR SUSPICIOUS PERSONS AND MOVEMENT

TRAINING Ø Ø Ø Ø SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING RECEIVES GREAT ATTENTION A VARIETY OF TRAINING COURSES ARE CONDUCTED INTENDED TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND SAFETY CONSCIOUSNESS OF EMPLOYEES. TRAINING IS GIVEN TO IOCL EMPLOYEES, HANDLING & HOUSE KEEPING CONTRACT LABOUR, TRUCK CREW AND SECURITY AS PER THE SYLLABUS GIVEN IN OISD 154. TRAINING ALSO GIVEN DURING MONTHLY FIRE DRILL AND HALF YEARLY FIRE DRILL INVOLVING OUTSIDE AGENCIES. FIRST AID TRAINING IS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES LIKE ST. JOHNS, ETC. , TRAINING IS GIVEN AS PER MV RULE 9 TO TRUCK CREW WITH THE HELP OF INHOUSE PERSONNEL AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES. TRAINING DATA AND QUALITY REVIEWED BY HIGHER MANAGEMENT REFRESHER COURSES ARE GIVEN PERIODICALLY AS SPECIFIED OISD 154 / INTERNAL COMPANY REGULATIONS.