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HUTA MARINE LIMITED HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN

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Response to HSE Specific Emergency Scenarios

TABLE OF CONTENT I. II. III. SCOPE DEFINITION F IRE EMERGENCIES - GENERAL 1. On discovering a fire: 2. On hearing the alarm: 3. If trapped in an office/ room: 4. If caught in smoke: 5. If forced to advance through flames: G ENERAL S PILL R ESPONSE P ROCEDURES ASSESS THE RISK PROTECT PERSONAL CONFINE THE SPILL CONTAIN THE LEAK/ RELEASE AT THE SOURCE CLEAN UP/ REINSTATEMENT OF THE SITE. SPILL FROM FUEL TANKS: SPILL OR RELEASE FROM SMALL SIZE CONTAINERS 8. Chemical and Solvent Spills: 9. Toxic Fumes M EDICAL E MERGENCY ANY PERSON WITNESSING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY Response to Medical Emergency First Aid Tips:

IV. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

V.

Bleeding Burns, Chemical and Thermal. Chocking Fainting and Shock 1. Fractures and Sprains Poisoning and Overdose Seizure Shock 2. Unconscious/ Unresponsive VI. ORGANIZATION CHART OF RESPONSE TEAM VII. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. VIII POINTS EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTE AND ASSEMBLY

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I. SCOPE :
This procedure is prepared & implemented in line with the Huta Marine emergency response procedure & Emergency Response Team and covers detailed steps of response for various identified Emergency Scenarios within Delta Emirates Contracting Company Projects and Facilities.

II. DEFINITION:
Emergency: An emergency is an abnormal incident posing a threat to the safety of the employees, the environment or property with in the Huta Marine projects, which can be brought under control using the resources and procedures for emergency response in place for the area. Disaster : A disaster is an emergency, which poses a more serious threat to the safety of employees, environment or property with in the Huta Marine projects, which cannot be brought under control using the resources and procedures for emergency response in place for the area. Whether an emergency becomes a disaster depends on the following: Type of Project Hazards of the projects operations; Proximity of neighboring communities or other construction sites;

NOTE:
1. When reporting an emergency, give the following information:

THIS RESPONSE PROCEDURE IS PREPARED TO FAMILIARISE THE EMPLOYEES OF HUTA MARINE LIMITED RESPONSE-TEAM IN PARTICULAR ON THE RESPONSE REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE IDENTIFIED EMERGENCY SCENARIOS UNTIL EXPERT HELP ARRIVES.

Exact nature of the emergency (describe as clearly and accurately as possible). Exact location or building, floor, and area or department. Telephone number from which you are calling. Your full name. Do not hang up, as additional information may be needed.

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On discovering a fire:
1. Immediately call for help and report location of fire to the emergency coordinator as per site procedures. 2. Activate fire alarm via the nearest break glass/ call point or shout Fire, Fire, Fire and ensure someone is sent to summon the Incident Controller/ Fire cocoordinator or his deputy who will communicate and report emergency to all concerns parties in the organization. 3. Alert others; move everyone away from area of fire. 4. Use fire extinguisher on small (wastebasket-size) fires only if it is safe to do so. Ensure that you are using appropriate fire extinguishers for the type of fire.

Fire Extinguisher Instructions:

1. 2. 3. 4.

PULL safety pin from handle. AIM (nozzle, cone, and horn) at base of fire. SQUEEZE the trigger handle. SWEEP from side to side (watch for re-flash).

5. For larger fires or if there is any danger, leave immediately. 6. Keep doors and windows shut to confine fire as much as possible and reduce the supply of oxygen. 7. If clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP, ROLL. 8. Make your way to the muster point and report to you leader. The leaders will conduct a role call and report back to the Fire Coordinators

On hearing the alarm:

1. Turn off any equipment, which, if left on, may become a source of danger i.e. burning gear etc. 2. Leave the premises by the shortest safest route. 3. Do not use lifts / hoists and do not return to the building for any reason until authorized to by the incident controller. 4. Do not attempt to sign out using your security card. 5. Stay low when moving through smoke; walk down to the ground floor and exit. 6. Report immediately to your leader at the correct allocated muster point. Do not leave the muster point until you have been checked as present and given full instruction to leave the area. 7. Do not return to area until instructed to do so by emergency personnel.

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If Trapped in an office/ room: 1. Place cloth material around/under door to prevent smoke from entering. 2. Retreat. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
3. Be prepared to signal from window but DO NOT BREAK GLASS unless absolutely necessary (outside smoke may be drawn in).

If Caught in smoke:
1. Drop to hands and knees and crawl or crouch low with head 30 to 36" above

floor, watching the base of the wall as you go. 2. Hold your breath as much as possible; breathe shallowly through nose using blouse or shirt as filter.

If Forced To Advance Through Flames:

1. Hold your breath. Move quickly, covering head and hair. 2. Keep head down and close eyes as often as possible.

IV. G ENERAL S PILL R ESPONSE P ROCEDURES

A SSESS
THE

R ISK

3. 4. 5.

1. Identify substance(s) involved 2. Quantity of spilled material Determine characteristic of material using MSDS Determine potential health impacts to personnel Determine environmental impacts and measures required to Minimize the Evaluate PPE requirements prior to approach of material

effect
6.

1.

P ROTECT P ERSONAL

Check material safety data sheets (MSDS), if available. Otherwise, assume the worse and use the highest level of protection. 2. Pick the right protective clothing gear (i.e. goggles, boots, suite, gloves & mask) 3. Work in group, buddy system 4. Use communication devices. 5. Designate proper exclusion zone (Hot Zone) and support zone, keeping wind direction downward. 6. Do not allow any unauthorized/ untrained personnel to enter the affected area.

C ONFINE

THE SPILL

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Limit spill area by soaking, or diverting using booms, soak pads, pastes etc. or other means that can minimize the release of chemicals.
1.

2. 3. 4. 5.

C ONTAIN

THE

L EAK /

RELEASE AT THE SOURCE

Roll a drum leaky-side Upright a container Plug or patch a defective container Transfer content

1. 2. 3. 4.

C LEAN

UP /

R EINSTATEMENT

OF THE

S ITE .

Use absorbent material. Diluting using appropriate means. Converting to safer substance using appropriating means for safe disposal. Inform regulatory authorities if required

S PILL

FROM

F UEL T ANKS :

Fuel tanks are provided with secondary containment equal to 100% capacity However, if a leak develops from a tank that poses an imminent threat to human health or the environment, the following actions shall be taken:
1.

Stop flow, if any, into the tank immediately and investigate the cause of

release. Prevent migration of the leak or spill to soils, surface water or ground water using containment methods and/or spill control kits. 3. Barricade the area of spillage and restrict the entry to the site 4. Stop any ignition sources in the vicinity of the release. 5. Assess the cause and consequence of any environmental damage.
2.

S PILL

OR

R ELEASE

FROM

S MALL

SIZE

C ONTAINERS :

Drums and small size bulk containers are commonly used and stored throughout Huta Marine Limited. Projects. Storage areas designated for storage of chemical materials are provided with containment provisions such as Bonding, Trays to prevent escape of these materials into unpaved surfaces pending removal of spilled materials. If a spill or leak develops, a spill kit maintained in the stores (this will have to be purchased)

Any release/ spillage to the environment exceed the following limits shall be reported to the regulatory authorities:

Spill of Oil into water ( in excess of 5 liters)

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Spill of Oil onto ground ( in excess of 10 liters) Spill of chemical ( in excess of 2 liters) Spill of any material / chemical whos MSDS sheet shows it is hazardous to the environment.

Chemical and Solvent Spills:

1. If spill involves personal injury, remove clothing; flush with warm tap-water for

15 minutes. Call emergency co-coordinator and the male nurse/ first Aider if immediate hazard exists or medical assistance is required. 3. For small spills/ those not involving immediate danger to life or property: Confine the spill. Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel. Notify HSE engineer/ officer and your immediate supervisor for any spill that could POTENTIALLY cause injury to a person or property. Toxic Fumes :
2. 1. If you smell gas or other toxic fumes or experience irritation, coughing, burning

eyes, and/or difficulty breathing, evacuate the area and immediately.

2. If you smell gas in a dark room, do not turn on lights; this action could ignite gas. 3.

Do not touch, activate, or de-activate any power switches, fire alarms, lights, etc. Evacuate immediately and notify immediate supervisor and the emergency cocoordinator/ Safety Engineer. Do not re-enter the area until advised to do so by emergency personnel.

V.

M EDICAL E MERGENCY :
A NY
1.
PERSON WITNESSING A

M EDICAL E MERGENCY .

In case of any Medical Emergency, the first person to witness shall warn his subordinates and ask for assistance. 2. In case the Medical Emergency is due to an accident, check your own safety before approaching the scene of the accident. 3. Remove the victim to a safer place in case there is a chance of further injury; else do not touch the victim unless trained to do so. If you are an approved First Aider, provide first aid, else wait till a Fist Aider or the site nurse arrives and provides first aid as appropriate. 4. Continue First Aid treatment till the Male Nurse / Medical Team arrives and takes care of the victim. 5. Assist the Male Nurse / Safety Team till the Emergency is brought under control.

Response to Medical Emergency:

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1. On the confirmation of any Medical Emergency, the Male Nurse will go to the

affected area.
2. Safety Staff will proceed to the area of the with the available security

personnel in case any major accident is reported and take charge of the emergency. 3. Coordinate with the Senior Safety staff to control the emergency and seek for assistance in case of multiple injuries (from relevant services,). 4. Arrange to restore the affected area. 5. Safety team to start an investigation of the incident.

First Aid Tips:

NOTE: The following tips are intended to serve as a reminder for first aid team at your location. No unauthorized person is allowed to give any treatments to an injured
person.

1. Bleeding

Call for help (if needed). Press directly onto the wound with sterile gauze, sanitary napkin, clean handkerchief, or bare hand. Maintain steady pressure for 5 to 15 minutes.

If bleeding is from an arm or leg, elevate that limb until emergency personnel arrive.

2. Burns, Chemical and Thermal

Call for help (if needed). Immerse burned area in cool water. Cover burn with dry bandage.

Keep victim quiet and comfortable until emergency personnel arrive

3. Choking
Call for help (if needed). Do nothing if the victim is moving air by coughing or gasping.

If no air movement, apply four abdominal thrusts by grabbing the victim from behind with your hands over the "belly button" area; quickly squeeze in and up.

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4. Fainting and Shock

Call for help (if needed). Have victim lie or sit down and rest (place victim on side if unconscious). Keep victim comfortable, not hot or cold. Ask or look for emergency medical I.D.

Treat other injuries as necessary until emergency personnel arrive.

5. Fractures and Sprains

Call for help (if needed). Keep victim quiet and comfortable.

Keep injured area immobile until emergency personnel arrive

6. Poisoning and Overdose

Call for help (if needed). If choking, lower head. Determine what substance is involved and how taken. Give large volumes of water with or without emetic. Induce vomiting by stimulating throat with fingers.

Stay with victim and assist as necessary until emergency personnel arrive.

7. Seizure

Call for help. Protect victim from self-injury. Watch for vomiting.

Keep victim comfortable until emergency personnel arrive.

8. Shock

Call for help.

Keep victim warm and calm, with legs slightly elevated, until emergency personnel arrive.

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9. Unconscious/ Unresponsive

Call for help. Check for breathing. If victim is not breathing, initiate Rescue Breathing: o Gently tilt head back to open the airway; watch chest and listen for air from mouth. o If not breathing, pinch the nose and give 2 slow, full breaths. Watch the chest rise and fall during each breath. o Breathe into the victim's mouth once every 5 seconds until emergency personnel arrive. Check for a pulse by gently pressing the side of the victim's throat. o If no pulse, administer CPR as required. If you don't know CPR, continue with Rescue Breathing.

PROJECT SAFETY ORGANISATION CHART

SAFETY ORGANISATION CHART

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Note:

Comprehensive list of Safety Engineers (HUTA Marine) with Telephone contact shall be updated regularly and posted on the bulletin board.
Major Subcontractors Project Specific Safety plan and organization chart will be evaluated for approval. All the Subcontractors will be following approved Project specific Safety Plan throughout the Project.

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VII.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Incident Controller (Project Manager or Delegated Person)

The Incident controller will assess the situation and coordinate as required. The most senior member of staff on a scene will carry out the incident controllers duties until the designated person arrives.

Liaise with Emergency Services, Huta Marine Management, Local regulatory bodies Ensure all non-emergency activities are managed so that they do not interfere with the emergency operation. Ensure that resources are made available Source external assistance if required Inform Corporate Offices of the incident Maintain Site Boundary Security Chair Investigation Panel after the event has been closed Issue Stop Notice and Closure order at the end of the incident.

Response Team (P.Eng. Site Eng., Safety Eng,)

To assist in the event of an emergency a Response Team (RT) will be selected from senior staff on site with authority to enable the situation to be controlled and act as necessary. This team will attend and respond to all emergency calls and coordinate vehicle movement, emergency services requirement and vehicle assess, pedestrian/ witness control, etc. Immediate attendance at the incident scene and ascertain Assess the risk to individuals, the environment and the Project Carry out emergency triage and contain any incident Co-ordinate initial emergency response Call on resources as required Ensure flow of information to Incident Controller as required Prevent further incident, maintaining a safe area. Liaise with emergency services on scene Establish Casualty numbers, injuries and priorities Treat injured where necessary Restrict any environmental contamination Commence environmental clean up Commence investigation.

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Fire Wardens
To assist the Incident Controller in the emergency procedures, Fire Wardens are appointed for each area/ zone, they co-ordinates day and night shift, to cover any emergency situation. Fire escapes are clear of obstructions. Emergency service vehicle routes are clear. Alarm call points are clear and visible. Fire points are clear and extinguishers in place. All flammable gases/materials are correctly stored. Rubbish is not accumulated. Conduct search of buildings if safe to do so to ensure the clearance of all personnel. Assist the response team with any other duties, which may arise.

Communication Personnel / Scribe (office secretary)

The person in charge of communication will remain near a telephone for maintaining communications between all parties. The exact location, and type of emergency Their name and contact number. Log down all events Establish communication with Huta Marine Senior Management

Nurse/ First Aid Team Nurse ( If required)

Attend all trauma / non trauma cases Commence Triage as required Continue with medical treatment until Emergency services arrive Report status of injuries to Incident Controller. Liaise with Emergency Services and assist where, ever necessary. Keep records of all injured treated on site and those transferred to local hospitals be it by ambulance or company vehicle Re stock medical equipment used at the end of incident

The first aid trained person ratio will be 1:100. Subcontractors will be required to supply a number of first aid personnel appropriate with the level of workers on site.

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First Aid Personnel

Attend to the injured until nurse arrives Assist Nurse in Pre hospital Trauma care Re stock First Aid equipment used at end of incident

Role of Security/ Logistics (Admin officer / Logistics Eng)

The Projects Security / Logistics team are primarily tasked with maintaining the site security at all entrances gates. It can be expected that in times of major emergency there will be an increased number of persons wishing to access the Project. Therefore to enable the ERP to function adequately the following roles will be assigned to the Security Team / Logistics: Maintain Project site boundary security Ensure no press access the site Maintain a clear entrance for emergency traffic in and out of the site as required Assist in the control of the Inner Security Area Guide Emergency vehicles to the incident where required Maintain communication with Incident controller where required, and notify of any approaching emergency vehicle. To take roll call of all employees and designate if further specialist trade assistance is required such as: scaffolders.

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AND ASSEMBLY POINTS TO BE DECIDED AS PER THE SITE CONDITION.

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