EMERGENCY

PLANNING

1. Safety of the emergency

responders, employees and people
in the surrounding community.
2. To determine the incidents impact
on the surrounding equipment,
environment and property, and to
set a strategy to stabilize the
situation and minimize the impact.
3. The conservation or protection of
property and the environment.

FIRE RESPONSE
ON SITE EMERGENCY
PLANNING

OFF SITE EMERGENCY

PLANNING

Extinguishing material used are Provide self-contained

carbon dioxide, dry chemical
breathing apparatus (SCBA)
and water spray
Tank and cargo tank car
Remove or shut off all sources
located one mile from
of ignition ( Reactor )
propylene plant
Increase ventilation to prevent
a flammable mixture from
forming in low areas or
pockets. (Propylene is heavier
than air and may travel a
considerable distance to a
source of ignition)
Containers of propylene
exposed to intense heat from
fires should be cooled with
large quantities of water to

Long siren as fire alarm

Easily contact with fire fighting
services
Specialized medical support

SPILL AND LEAKAGE

RESPONSE
ON SITE EMERGENCY
OFF SITE EMERGENCY
PLANNING

PLANNING

If leak is in equipment, purge

piping with an inert gas before
attempting repair. ( propylene
purge with nitrogen)

Warning system high level

alarm, low level alarm

Prevent spill from entering

sewers and waterways

Inform to public through media

( to restrict area if the area of
spillage high)

Avoid contact with spilled

product
Restrict access to spill area
Pressure relief valve use to
release a small amount of the
material if the pressure in the
tank goes limit

Keep record of before reading

TOXICITY RESPONSE
ON SITE EMERGENCY
PLANNING

OFF SITE EMERGENCY

PLANNING

Employee should attend

emergency drills if toxic gas
release

Provide special medicine for

hazardous substance.

Employer provide PPE such as

whole body coverings, hoods,
boots and mask.
Provide emergency evacuation
plans to safer place.

Specialized medical staff that

relate to chemical hazard.
Install alarm for toxic release

TRANSPORTATION
INCIDENTS
FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Address:Jalan Ros Merah 4/1, Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone:+60 7-351 1444
Public service organization established by
the Malaysia government to provide
assistance in hazardous materials
incidents. It is recognized by OSHA as a
central clearinghouse for transportation
emergencies including hazardous
materials. (HAZMAT units )

WATER DISPOSAL EMERGENCY

RESPONSE
Cleanup residual propylene
contamination after a fire has been
extinguished must be conducted in
accordance with federal regulatory
Cleanup must also be conducted
consistent with the requirements of
the OSHA Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER) standard