FIRE AND SAFETY ENOC Group Environment, Health, Safety & Quality Compliance Enhancing your Storage Tank Fire Prevention Measures and Practical Emergency Response System 18 th -19 th January 2016 Dubai, UAE Presented by: Eng. Nabeel Ali Chief Fire & Safety Compliance Officer ENOC Group
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Presentation Outlines Exploring upgraded techniques to increase the reliability of your system Analysis innovative approach in the fire prevention methodologies to maximize your protection regime Ensuring continuous improvement by testing your developed emergency response system Preventing occurrence through stringent mitigation steps and adhering to authority regulation
Exploring upgraded techniques to increase the reliability of your system Main Hazards in Terminal Operation: Fire & Explosion Major Oil Spill Fire from explosion at Venezuelas Amuay refinery Aug 25, 2012 Serious Injuries Major oil spill due to Hurricane Katrina Oil storage tank at Chevron Empire facility
Exploring upgraded techniques to increase the reliability of your system The application of studies such as Risk Assessment, Radiation Heat Modeling, HAZOP, etc. Introducing new data for testing, inspection and maintenance of firefighting equipment Evaluate and analyze the performance of firefighting equipment during the Audit & Testing
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Exploring upgraded techniques to increase the reliability of your system Applying Performance Based Design for new projects Sharing lessons learned and evaluate and analyze all critical incidents Introducing Fire Adequacy test for firefighting system Proper maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment
Exploring upgraded techniques to increase the reliability of your system Conducting Fire Adequacy Test: What is Fire Adequacy Test Pump performance Water flow test Foam performance test Why we should conduct the test -To Prevent this type of incident When the Test Should be Conducted Main Observations Page 8
Analysis innovative approach in the fire prevention methodologies to maximize your protection regime Maintaining integrity of critical equipment to control hazardous releases Proper Inspection & Maintenance Programs/Procedures for Fire Protection Equipment Testing safety critical equipment for storage tanks and associated equipment. Forming various Technical committees for developing new Technical Guidelines Continuous Training followed by evaluation of training effectiveness Auditing and Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment
Ensuring continuous improvement by testing your developed emergency response system Develop an effective ERP for prompt response Ensure Adequate resources are available Ensure that staff are trained in ERP Develop a Mutual Aid with Local Emergency Services and neighboring companies Conducting Frequent Fire drill with Local Emergency Services
Ensuring continuous improvement by testing your developed emergency response system Conducting field firefighting training using Pre-Fire Plan in the terminal Develop the competency of operation staff and Local Firefighting team Constructing an Industry Firefighting Training Centre in coordination with Dubai Civil Defence
Pump Seal Fire
Petrol Station Fire
BLEAVE/ PRV Fire
Process Plant Fire
Storage Tank Fire
Fire Drill - Case Study Define the objective of the drill Conduct internal meeting to select the scenario Conduct a meeting with Fujairah Civil Defence to discuss the scenario Arrange a training for VHFL & CIVIL Defence Officer on ERP & tank fir fighting in Oman for two days. Conduct a meeting with all Emergency services to discuss the scenario Joint visit to the site of the drill
Fire Drill - Case Study Nominate Drill observers from VHFL and Emergency services Develop drill evaluation check list based on ERP and the scenario Identify the observation posts and assign the observers. Four professional camera men recorded the drill from different locations Post drill meeting attended by all involved parties conducted immediately after the drill. (Video)
Benefit Of Conducting Fire Drill Testing fire fighting equipment and verifying their performance Training Company Emergency Response Team on effective use of fire fighting equipment Testing readiness of ERP Team during the emergency as per ERP Practicing the incident command system between ENOC & Emergency services Evaluate the effectiveness and availability of fire fighting equipment of the company and Emergency Services Establishing good co-ordination with Civil Defense and other mutual aid agencies
Working with Authorities Good coordination with the Government Emergency Services can be achieved by: Arranging a site visit to your plan Give the Fire Department brief description of your operation Conduct coordination meeting frequently Conduct joint training with emergency services related to oil industries emergencies
Preventing occurrence through stringent mitigation steps and adhering to authority regulation Developing Accident Prevention Plan Proper testing & maintenance of Fire prevention Equipment Proper Operation, Inspection & Maintenance Programs/Procedures for protection equipment Continuous evaluation and development of operations staff competencies Updating of latest regulation and its compliance
Preventing occurrence through stringent mitigation steps and adhering to authority regulation Conducting Fire & Safety Audits and inspections Continuously evaluate and Identify Potential Hazards Practicing the Pre-fire plan with proper training at a regular intervals Testing the readiness of your firefighting system
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