Emergency Response

 

In the petroleum industry, safe and efficient operation depends upon the observance of basic safety principles which have been developed through experience, the training of all staff in all areas of operations and a coordinated response to emergency situations both inside and outside the installations.

In any emergency situation that arises, clear and explicit communications are essential to maintain control.  All terminal staff are expected to maintain a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.

The Company has developed an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). We believe that the purpose of this plan is;

 

STo control or limit any effects that an emergency or potential emergency may have on the site, on neighbouring areas and off site locations

 

STo facilitate emergency response and to provide such assistance at the emergency location as is appropriate to the occasion

 

STo ensure communication of all vital information as soon as possible

 

STo facilitate the re-organisation and reconstruction activities so that normal operations can be resumed

 

STo provide training so that a high level of preparedness can be continually maintained

 

STo provide a basis for up-dating and reviewing emergency procedures.

 

 

 

Company Policy

 

A pro-active approach to health, safety and the environment by all employees and contractors is vital to the success of the Company.  This policy statement sets out the major elements of the Company’s policy in this area.

 

In accordance with our policy the principles upon which the emergency management procedures are based, include:

 

SInformation regarding an incident is passed as quickly and as directly as possible to a level of management which has authority to make the decisions required to support the action to restore control at the scene of the incident.

 

SThis policy does not specify detailed actions - these are at the discretion of management as appropriate to the particular incident.

 

SIf there is any doubt about the extent of mobilisation, management will call out personnel who may be required, even if they may later be stood down.

 

The Company's priorities are:

 

SPrevention

SPreparedness in case an incident should occur

SMitigation of the effects of the incident

SRestoration of normal operating conditions

 

And where difficult decisions must be made, the priority is as follows:

 

SHuman life

SEnvironment

SPhysical Assets

SCompany image.