Introduction The Emergency Action Plan EAP for CSP
















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Introduction The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for CSP includes the following sections: • • • • Contact Information and Emergency Response Procedures Fire Emergency Medical Emergency Chemical Spill Emergency Gas Detection and Release Emergencies Electrical Outages Bomb Threat Workplace Violence Natural Disaster Emergencies Animal Threats Emergency Response Personnel & Responsibilities Emergency Evacuation Map CPR and First Aid Care Providers List Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Introduction Cont. A copy of the EAP is available in the Control Room The EAP is reviewed/updated periodically. Employees will be trained and drills will be conducted periodically. A copy of the EAP is available to the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee and the local Fire Department upon request. This Power. Point will go over the most frequent emergencies at CSP. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Procedures The preferred method of communication is by phone call To account for CSP employees and non-CSP employees in the event of an emergency visitors/contractors must sign in and out of the log book located in the CSP lobby. The Lead Operator is the Emergency Coordinator and is responsible for assuring that all occupants evacuate to the designated assembly area. All unaccounted building occupants shall be reported to the Plant Manager, or in his/her absence, to the Emergency Coordinator Avoid the process area when evacuating. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Assembly Areas Emergency Evacuation Maps are posted as follows: ◦ Control Room ◦ Storage Area ◦ Break Room ◦ Offices Second Floor Assembly areas are identified as follows: ◦ Building 9104, when wind blows from South. ◦ Outside main gate, when wind blows from North. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Fire Response The following events trigger a fire response ◦ A fire of any nature ◦ Hydrogen leak detectors activated Detectors are located at the top of Module 9, above the Electrolyser, and above the HCl Synthesis Unit (Burner) A hydrogen leak results in: ◦ 1 min detection above 900 ppm trips the plant ◦ 5 min above 900 ppm triggers Simplex and DFD Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Fire Response A fire of any nature ◦ Requires the operator to v Initiate Plant Shutdown, if plant still running v Manually activate the local fire alarm pull station v Call 911 or the Fire Department at 720 913 3510 v Establish communication with KIK v Request that everyone evacuate the building v Coordinate with DFD for further action v Call Plant Manager Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Medical Emergency A medical emergency should be addressed by: ◦ A certified CPR and First Aid Provider An updated list is available in the last page of the Emergency Action Plan binder ◦ Using the nearest Urgent Medical Care University Of Colorado Hospital, 12605 E. 16 th Ave, Aurora, CO 720 -848 -0000 Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Chemical Spills inside the facility: Follow standard operating procedures to mitigate and clean all chemical spills. Communicate to the plant manager Push the Hazmat yellow alarm if required Call HAZMAT SWS environmental services at 1 -877742 4215 if required Must follow with an incident report and investigation Spill outside facility: Contact the plant manager to report spill. Call HAZMAT SWS environmental services at 1 -877742 -4215 if required Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Chemical Spills A chlorine leak results in : ◦ Detectors are located around the Electrolyser, on Module 9, and lower levels of HCl Synthesis Unit (Burner) ◦ 5 min detection above 7 ppm trips the plant ◦ Operator decides whether to push the hazmat alarm Requires the operator to v. Asses the situation v. Establish communication with KIK and DPC if required v. Push HAZMAT alarm if required v. Indicate others to evacuate the plant v. The Lab operator and Control Room operator will remain inside the control room v. Call Plant Manager Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Electrical Outage Electrical outages result in: ◦ ◦ The 2 back-up power generators start Life sustaining –ventilation- equipment remains ON Hypo Systems remains ON Electrolyser liquids circulation remains ON Requires the operator to: v. Save all open documents. v. Monitor the operation of the back-up powered equipment. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Natural Disaster Emergencies Major thunderstorms result in: ◦ Manually stop fill operations Requires the operator to: v. Do not handle electrical equipment. v. Avoid metal pipes and water faucets. v. Come inside to CR v. Wait for 20 min after last sighted lightening strike before resuming normal operation activities. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Natural Disaster Emergencies A tornado results in: ◦ Manually stop all fill operations Requires the operator to: v. Seek shelter in the break room. v. The lab operator and the Control room operator remain in the control room Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Natural Disaster Emergencies Flooding results in: ◦ Manually stop all fill operations Requires the operator to: v. Climb to higher ground v. Stop fill operations v. Do not walk through floodwaters v. Do not re-enter building until authorized by plant manager or control room operator Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Natural Disaster Emergencies Extreme Winter Weather ◦ Requires the operator to v. Avoid unnecessary travel v. Stay indoors v. If you must go outside dress warm and stay dry. v. Stretch before you go out. v. Watch for signs of hypothermia. v. Walk carefully on snow and ice. Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Animal Threats Requires the operator to: v. Notify Control Room v. Notify others present in the plant v. Do not attempt to remove animal v. Stay within safe distance v. Complete incident report Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022
Roles ◦ Plant Manager: Gabriel Marin ◦ Emergency Coordinator: Control Room Operator ◦ Assistant Emergency Coordinator: Lab Operator ◦ First Aid personnel listed in last page of EAP binder ◦ Rescue responsibilities are assigned to the DFD (HAZMAT team when necessary) Report Errors to Management 1/22/2022