LOGO HAZARD ZONE CHECKLIST Hazards, Risks, and Threats Levels of Concern Fire Control Measures Defensive Action Objectives Reference: SIMPLE Playbook and SOP s Hazard Zone Locations: Generally Applied Machine/Engine Room Cold Room 1
GENERALLY APPLIED HAZARD ZONE CHECKLIST: No Specific Hazard Zone HAZARDS: Chemical and Physical Properties RISKS: Life, Environment, and Property THREATS: Fire, Instability, and Overpressure Identify the high hazard chemicals and largest amount stored Life and environmental in the Isolation Zone Special Life Safety Threats in the Isolation Zone LEVEL 1: SMALL or INCIDENTAL LEVEL 2: CONTAINED BUT NOT CONTROLLED LEVEL 3: EMERGENCY OUT OF CONTROL Based upon threat of the release growing (reference MSDS and DOT ERG Table #1 Green pages) Selection Options Box: Consider the following options for Pre-Authorized or Plant IC Approval: Contractor, technicians, corporate support, emergency back-up, Scribe, additional Hazmat Techs Isolation Zone receptors, regional corporate support, Plans Section Chief, 9-1-1 for back-up, regulators, Set Isolation Zone Control/Contain: Pre-Emergency Readiness Evacuation Group Supervisor: Determine wind movement and establish access control to/from Isolation Zone for non-essential personnel Evacuation Group Supervisor : Direct movement out of the Isolation Zone to a Safe Refuge location; Coordinate movement plan (lateral and upwind); Perform head count and notify Plant IC of personal accountability status Evacuation Group Supervisor: Same as Level I and II plus consider: Develop a back-up plan for long term evacuation, shelter-in-place and/or movement to a secondary safe refuge location 2
HAZARD ZONE FIRE CONTROL Location of Fire Control and Emergency Power Systems: Fire extinguisher, fire sprinkler control valves, master water control, fire pump(s), emergency power, etc. Building Construction: Access and exit, fire wall location, roof access and ventilation opportunities, hazard zone locations, roof and building structural integrity, roof drainage, high weight concerns, other hazards, risks, or threats Fire Spread Concerns: Wall insulation, stored pallets, combustible/flammable liquids, stored product flammability, smoke and heat movement Ventilation Options Handled by Trained Responders: Entry/exhaust ventilation options, roof/wall emergency access options (cut-out options) Emergency Command Center (ECC):Building plans, site map, fire sprinkler plan, monitoring system plans, site drainage plan, roof structure 6. DEFENSIVE ACTION OBJECTIVES: CONTAINMENT AND CONTROL FIRST RESPONDER OPTIONS Create a Hazmat 215A Hot Zone Assessment: Hazard Monitoring System: SOP and Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: 6. Containment Options: Mitigation Options: 6. Other Concerns: 3
HAZARD ZONE CHECKLIST: MACHINE/ENGINE ROOM HAZARDS: Chemical and Physical Properties RISKS: Life, Environment, and Property THREATS: Fire, Reactivity, Overpressure, Identify the largest high-hazard chemicals stored Life and environmental in the Isolation Zone Special Life Safety Threats in the Isolation Zone LEVEL 1: SMALL or INCIDENTAL LEVEL 2: CONTAINED BUT NOT CONTROLLED LEVEL 3: EMERGENCY OUT OF CONTROL Based upon threat of the release growing (reference MSDS and DOT ERG Table #1 Green pages) Selection Options Box: Consider the following options for Pre-Authorized or Plant IC Approval: Contractor, technicians, corporate support, emergency back-up, Scribe, additional Hazmat Techs Isolation Zone receptors, regional corporate support, Plans Section Chief, 9-1-1 for back-up, regulators, Set Isolation Zone Control/Contain: Pre-Emergency Readiness Evacuation Group Supervisor: Determine wind movement and establish access control to/from Isolation Zone for non-essential personnel Evacuation Group Supervisor : Direct movement out of the Isolation Zone to a Safe Refuge location; Coordinate movement plan (lateral and upwind); Perform head count and notify Plant IC of personal accountability status Evacuation Group Supervisor: Same as Level I and II plus consider: Develop a back-up plan for long term evacuation, shelter-in-place and/or movement to a secondary safe refuge location 4
HAZARD ZONE FIRE CONTROL Location of Fire Control and Emergency Power Systems: Fire extinguisher, fire sprinkler control valves, master water control, fire pump(s), emergency power, etc. Building Construction: Access and exit, fire wall location, roof access and ventilation opportunities, hazard zone locations, roof and building structural integrity, roof drainage, high weight concerns, other hazards, risks, or threats Fire Spread Concerns: Wall insulation, stored pallets, combustible/flammable liquids, stored product flammability, smoke and heat movement Ventilation Options Handled by Trained Responders: Entry/exhaust ventilation options, roof/wall emergency access options (cut-out options) Emergency Command Center (ECC):Building plans, site map, fire sprinkler plan, monitoring system plans, site drainage plan, roof structure DEFENSIVE ACTION OBJECTIVES: SOURCES OF IGNITION, ISOLATION, PUMP DOWN, and MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE Control sources of ignition if NH 3 vapor is > 20,000 PPM, or a visible dense gas cloud is within the room and a source of ignition above 1204F Turn on exhaust fans and control sources of ignition by engaging emergency shut-down and set a 1,000 Isolation Zone if flash fire is imminent Location of Engine room fan control: at entry door, Portable fan location: in emergency equipment storage building Location of Power to Motor Room: Compressor shut down at doorway; Electrical Power: 4160 power control in parking lot electrical control panels Location of Motor Computer Control (MCC) control and NH 3 monitoring: Engineering Office computer and laptops Containment Options: Tarp/cover small release, close doors, ventilate with a plan for mitigating vapor in the downwind; use portable fans to dilute or redirect downwind vapor; when life safety at risk use a water mist on the invisible vapor (NOT on aerosol or liquid ammonia) Control Objectives: The Lead Operator must evaluate the leak circumstance before engaging the Control Objective (sample objectives below) Control Objective#1 - Reduce system pressure by reducing in-coming heat energy and use compressors to cool the ammonia to -28F: Disable all evaporators (disable defrost cycle), turn on all condenser fans; turn on all condenser pumps; set compressor suction to 0 psig; disable all of the evaporators Control Objective #2 - Identify the location and source of the leak, pump-down leak area, and isolate (upstream/downstream): Use the compressors to move the ammonia to the low side of the system (or an appropriate storage vessel preferably insulated); isolate the release upstream and downstream or shutdown the appropriate zone (leak location) and move ammonia to safe location. Control Objective #3 - Lower suction pressure release downstream of all, or any zone(s), including the liquid pumps: lower suction pressure set point to 0 psig, and shut off the Liquid Pumps from MCC in the Motor Room. Control Objective #4 - Shut down compressor when feeding high pressure vapor DIRECTLY to the leak site: e.g. high pressure leak is located between the compressor and the condenser; or when two-stage compressor system has a leak between the primary and secondary compressors Control Objective #5 - Utilize emergency pressure management, e.g. equalizer or ammonia diffuser SIMPLE Playbook Pgs. a) b) c) 5
HAZARD ZONE CHECKLIST: COLD ROOM HAZARDS: Chemical and Physical Properties RISKS: Life, Environment, and Property THREATS: Fire, Reactivity, Overpressure, Identify the largest high-hazard chemicals stored Life and environmental in the Isolation Zone Special Life Safety Threats in the Isolation Zone LEVEL 1: SMALL or INCIDENTAL LEVEL 2: CONTAINED BUT NOT CONTROLLED LEVEL 3: EMERGENCY OUT OF CONTROL Based upon threat of the release growing (reference MSDS and DOT ERG Table #1 Green pages) Selection Options Box: Consider the following options for Pre-Authorized or Plant IC Approval: Contractor, technicians, corporate support, emergency back-up, Scribe, additional Hazmat Techs Isolation Zone receptors, regional corporate support, Plans Section Chief, 9-1-1 for back-up, regulators, Set Isolation Zone Control/Contain: Pre-Emergency Readiness Evacuation Group Supervisor: Determine wind movement and establish access control to/from Isolation Zone for non-essential personnel Evacuation Group Supervisor : Direct movement out of the Isolation Zone to a Safe Refuge location; Coordinate movement plan (lateral and upwind); Perform head count and notify Plant IC of personal accountability status Evacuation Group Supervisor: Same as Level I and II plus consider: Develop a back-up plan for long term evacuation, shelter-in-place and/or movement to a secondary safe refuge location 6
HAZARD ZONE FIRE CONTROL Location of Fire Control and Emergency Power Systems: Fire extinguisher, fire sprinkler control valves, master water control, fire pump(s), emergency power, etc. Building Construction: Access and exit, fire wall location, roof access and ventilation opportunities, hazard zone locations, roof and building structural integrity, roof drainage, high weight concerns, other hazards, risks, or threats Fire Spread Concerns: Wall insulation, stored pallets, combustible/flammable liquids, stored product flammability, smoke and heat movement Ventilation Options Handled by Trained Responders: Entry/exhaust ventilation options, roof/wall emergency access options (cut-out options) Emergency Command Center (ECC): Building plans, site map, fire sprinkler plan, monitoring system plans, site drainage plan, roof structure DEFENSIVE ACTION OBJECTIVES: SOURCES OF IGNITION, ISOLATION, PUMP DOWN, and MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE Control sources of ignition if NH 3 vapor is > 20,000 PPM, or a visible dense gas cloud is within the room and a source of ignition above 1204F Positive Pressure Ventilation: Entry air at upwind doorway and exhaust air on the downwind doorway (3/4 to equal size as entry air opening) Portable fan location: in emergency equipment storage building Location of Power to Cold Room: Compressor shut down at doorway Location of Motor Computer Control (MCC) control and NH 3 monitoring: Engineering Office computer and laptops Containment: keep the ammonia from spreading throughout the cold room by closing doors between cold rooms; move contaminated product to outside location where it can be safely decontaminated (cover and decontaminate with a control plan for downwind effects) Control Options: Implemented by the Lead Responder while working outside of the IDLH Control Objective #1 - Isolate and Pump-down leak area: Use compressors to move the ammonia to a safe storage location (preferably an insulated vessel) Control Objective #2 - Identify the location and source of the leak and choose a control option: a. Shutdown the appropriate zone and move ammonia to safe location; isolate the release upstream and downstream (without trapping liquid) b. Set compressor suction pressure between 0 psig and 5 Hg; c. Exception: Low pressure release downstream of any zone(s), including the liquid pumps; lower suction pressure set point to between 0 psig and 5 Hg, and shut off the Liquid Pumps from MCC in the Motor Room. Control Objective #3 - Cool the Ammonia - Put the ammonia to sleep: Stop all heat loads that increase liquid vapor pressure; reduce ammonia to 0 psig a. Turn on all condenser fans b. Turn on all condenser pumps c. Set all compressor suction settings to 0 psig or 5 Hg d. Disable all of the evaporators and disable the defrost cycle Control Objective #4 - Emergency pressure management, e.g. equalizer or ammonia diffuser SIMPLE Playbook Pgs. a) b) c) 7