Emergency Response

Training
Rooftop & Ground Mount (O&M and EPC Projects)
Feb 2021 – Version 1
 Objectives
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 To create awareness on emergency response

process
 To save life
 To minimize injury to personnel
 To minimize adverse impact to equipment and
 To minimize adverse impact to the environment
 What is an Emergency?
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An emergency is a situation of imminent

danger, which requires immediate
attention and could result in:
 Loss of Life
 Injury
 Loss of or delay to production
 Loss of or damage to property
 Impact on the environment
 Potential Emergencies
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 Medical Emergency (Incidents leading to

serious injuries /Fatalities or ill health)
 Fire/Explosion

 Environmental incident (Oil/Chemical Spills)

 Damage to plant, equipment, property

 Security Threat (Acts of Terrorism)

 Natural Disaster/Extreme Weather Condition

 Transport incident

 Civil unrest or labour strike

 General Considerations
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Get to know the:

 Emergency telephone numbers on the project site

 Location of Muster Points on the project site

 Emergency Routes to follow in case of an emergency

 Emergency Exits on the project site

 Location of Fire Extinguishers in your area

 Location of First Aid Facilities on the project site

 Emergency Alarm Signal: One minute continuous tone by

Siren.
 All Clear Signal

Always participate in the Emergency Drills

 Responsibilities
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 First Responder Action – Report the Emergency situation

Immediately to Emergency controller ( Site In charge)
 Emergency Controller ( Site In charge) - During an emergency,
briefs management on the ongoing situation, Mobilizes needed
resources including members of the Emergency Response Team,
Manages the ERT staff during the emergency, Decides when to
declare an end to the emergency and issues the all clear signal.
 Emergency Response team - Follow the evacuation procedure as
instructed by the Emergency Response Controller and direct the rest
of the employees and visitors to evacuate safely.
 Security Team - Control crowd and direct traffic. Guide Emergency
vehicles such as ambulance or fire tender to the workplace.
 Emergency Rescue Assistance
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 Site Emergency Rescue Team – As per the Site ERP

 Nearest Hospital - 000

 Nearest Emergency numbers:

Ambulance 000
Fire Station 000
Police 000

 Snake Catcher - 000

 Emergency Response Team
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Site team:
 Emergency controller (Site In charge/ Engineer)

 Certified First aider

 Certified Fire fighter

 Security Person
 Emergency Alarm - sounds
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_____ Medical Emergency – Continuous

_____ sounding of alarm horns at site location.
_____ Fire – Continuous ring of alarm horn
... All Clear – Three short rings followed
by an announcement
 Emergency Equipment (1)
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First aid kit Stretcher Emergency siren

Snake catcher
SCBA/Fireman suit Spill kit
 Emergency Equipment (2)
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 Emergency Equipment (3)
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1. Pull the pin. 2. Aim at the base of the

This will allow fire.
you to discharge If you aim at the flames
the extinguisher. (which is frequently the
temptation), the
extinguishing agent will fly
right through and do no
good. You want to hit the
fuel.
3. Squeeze the top 4. Sweep from side to
handle or lever. side
This depresses a until the fire is completely
button that releases out. Start using the
the pressurized extinguisher from a safe
extinguishing agent distance away, then move
in the extinguisher. forward. Once the fire is
out, keep an eye on the area
in case it re-ignites
 Emergency Equipment (4)
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Communication Equipment

 VHF / UHF Radios

 Mobile Phones

When transmitting a message ensure that you clearly identify

yourself by giving :

 Your exact location (This should be detailed as much as possible).

 Nature of the emergency.
 Service required and repeat the message
 Your name.
 Your badge number.
 Remain on the telephone until told to hang up.
 Emergency Notification - Flow diagram
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First Responder at the Scene

Site In charge / Site Engineer Client Site Head

Site Owner.
(Emergency Controller )

Site Head Activates the Site Emergency Response

(Incident Commander)
Team
HSE DEPT.

Emergency Medical Services

Dial 000 Assist in Rescue. Evacuate personnel if
necessary. Directs personnel to the
Muster Point. Assist in controlling the
Conducts Rescue then Transports Incident/Accident scene. Directs the
IP to the nearest Hospital EMS/Fire Dept. to the AREA.

Fire Department
Dial 000
 Incident Scenarios
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 Man fell from height working on a scaffold onto the floor.

Suspect for fracture in the leg and cervical spine.
 Inform Site In charge / Engineer – then call HSE Dept.
 Inform the Management
 Activate Site Emergency Response Team to conduct rescue.
 Call Local Emergency Services if necessary.
 Remove unnecessary personnel in the area.
 Do not move injured person/immobilize the injured body part.
 There is a fire in the ground floor. Workers are working in the
area.
 Inform Site In charge / Engineer – then call HSE Dept.
 Inform Management
 Activate Site Emergency Response Team – respond to the fire scene if
practicable.
 Supervision shall muster the people to the Emergency Muster Point.
 Incident Scenarios
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 In the event of civil unrest or labour strike

(Demonstration).
 Inform Site In charge (then call HSE Dept plus inform
the Management). Supervision will deal with gang
leaders diplomatically. Call for hearing for
management to address concerns.
 In case of worst case scenario – civil defense and
police / army can be requested to mobilize and control
unrest.
 In case of Fire
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First – Raise Alarm by shouting or sounding the

Fire
Alarm
 Use the nearest Fire Extinguisher immediately if
confident and competent to do so.
 All personnel will then proceed to Emergency Muster
Point.
 Electrocution
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 Cut off the electricity without touching the

victim
 Call the medical/safety personnel or the first
aid man
 Do not endanger your self while trying to save
life or situation
 Drill Exercise
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 Drills will be planned

 Drills will be performed on a bi-annual basis
 Everyone is required to participate in the
drills.
 Treat drills seriously so we can capture
learning points and make improvements.
 Good Housekeeping improves emergency response
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 An untidy workplace can cause accidents such as slips,

trips, falls and or a fire hazard.
All employees are required to:
 Allocate time on a daily basis to clean up their work

areas;
 Keep off all combustibles

 Dispose of wastes in the rubbish bins provided.

 Keep floor / deck surfaces free from rubbish,

unnecessary materials, oil, water and grease.

 Consume food in designated eating areas

and do not store in building wall supports or in lockers,

 Emergency Response;
ACTION (Workforce)

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Upon hearing the Emergency Alarm

 Stop ALL activities immediately. Work permits are cancelled. No smoking

anywhere. Note wind direction and surrounding conditions.

 Shut down all equipment/machinery and vehicles. Don’t block

roads/hydrants.
 Follow the instructions given by HSE Department members.

 Proceed out of the affected area(s). Travel CROSSWIND and UPWIND from

affected area(s); never downwind (observe windsocks for wind direction).

Follow the emergency routes.
 Proceed to the Designated Assembly Areas or Muster Points, where the Site

In charge or Supervisor shall take a roll call and ensure that every man is
accounted for.
 Do Not Return to Work until the ALL CLEAR is given by Client Personnel

and from your Site In charge or Supervisor .

Note: Site In charge or Supervisor to revalidate Work Permit before
recommencing work.
 Emergency Response;
ACTION (General)
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 The Site In charge or Supervisor shall immediately respond to

control the situation,
 Radio traffic and telephone lines shall be confined to
emergency communications only.
 No vehicles other than emergency vehicles shall be driven on
site.
 The responsible Site In charge & Team Leaders shall conduct a
head count to assure personnel are accounted for in an
emergency.
 Informed immediately of missing employees (employee's name,
Badge number, and last known location)
 No attempt shall be made to locate missing employees until
Incident Commander authorizes it.

No one is permitted to go back to site until notification has been

received from Site Management
 Final Message
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 Emergency situations are unfriendly

 Avoid creating UA/UC
 Report/correct UA/UC/NM
 Obey Safety Rules and Regulation
 Follow Safe work practices and procedures
 Plan your work ahead of time
 Ask questions if in doubt