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now send out the ALL CLEAR and reset all stations to the digital
display 00”.

6.3.1.3 EVACUATION

If necessary, the Site B Technicians should evacuate the Site B

Control Room to a safe location (either on-site or off-site), taking
with him/her if available:-
• Vopak Terminals Australia two-way radio
• Personnel and Vehicle Movement Logs.

6.4 WHARF EMERGENCY

NOTE: An emergency warning signal consisting of a flashing light and

siren is located on top of the wharf shelter. On seeing or
hearing the warning signal all transfer operations must stop
immediately.
(Refer Appendix A.9 – SPC Emergency Warning Signal)

This section has been prepared to include relevant details from

the Port Botany Emergency Plan, the SPC Bulk Liquids Berth
Emergency Shutdown Procedure (refer Appendix B.11), and the
SPC Ship/Shore Checklist – Fire Instructions (refer Appendix
B.12).

6.4.1 A PERSON DISCOVERING A FIRE OR HAZARDOUS SITUATION

AT THE WHARF MUST:

6.4.1.1 VOPAK TERMINALS AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS

PERSONNEL:

a) INITIATE THE EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL by

pressing the emergency warning signal button located on
the inside or outside of the Wharf Shelter.
b) IMMEDIATELY STOP ALL WORK. If a shipping transfer
is occurring INSTRUCT THE SHIP (OR TERMINAL) TO
STOP PUMPING and then CLOSE WHARF LINE
BLOCK VALVES at the Vopak manifold.
c) NOTIFY the Vopak Terminals Australia Security Officer
and Terminal Operations personnel by two-way radio.
d) NOTIFY the SPC Port Officer (SSO).
e) MAINTAIN CLOSE TWO-WAY RADIO
COMMUNICATION with the Vopak Emergency Controller
or TEMO (or other Terminal Operating personnel), who
will activate the Terminal Emergency Procedures Plan to

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provide assistance and take appropriate action to close
all necessary valves to isolate wharf to Terminal pipelines
and tanks.
f) EVACUATE the wharf and CLOSE ISOLATING VALVES
IN THE CULVERT.
g) ASSEMBLE at the EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA, if
accessible and safe, located at the Bulk Liquids Berth
(BLB) Amenities Building and await further instructions.
We may be required to stand by to disconnect wharf
hoses from the ship.

6.4.1.2 VOPAK CONTRACTORS, VOPAK VISITORS, VOPAK

NON-OPERATIONS PERSONNEL:

a) NOTIFY the Terminal Operations personnel (either

Vopak Terminals Australia or other berth operators) who
are operating facilities at the wharf.
b) EVACUATE the wharf and ASSEMBLE at the
EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA, if accessible, located
at the Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB) Amenities Building and
await further instructions.

6.4.2 A PERSON HEARING OR SEEING THE EMERGENCY WARNING

SIGNAL, HEARING THE FIRE ALARM, OR BEING NOTIFIED OF A
FIRE OR HAZARDOUS SITUATION AT THE WHARF MUST:

6.4.2.1 VOPAK TERMINALS AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS

PERSONNEL:

a) IMMEDIATELY INSTRUCT THE SHIP (OR TERMINAL)

TO STOP PUMPING (unless the ship has been notified)
and close the wharfline block valve at the Vopak
manifold.
b) NOTIFY other Terminal Operations personnel by two-way
radio (unless they have been notified).
c) MAINTAIN CLOSE TWO-WAY RADIO
COMMUNICATION with the Vopak Emergency
Controller, TEMO (or other Terminal Operating
personnel), who will activate the Emergency Procedures
Plan to provide assistance and take appropriate action to
close all necessary valves to isolate wharf to Terminal
pipelines and tanks.
d) EVACUATE the wharf and shut isolating valves in the
culvert.
e) ASSEMBLE at the EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA, if
accessible and safe, located at the Bulk Liquids Berth
(BLB) Amenities Building and await further instructions.
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We may be required to standby to disconnect wharf
hoses from the ship.

6.4.2.2 NON-VOPAK OPERATIONS PERSONNEL (I.E. VOPAK

CONTRACTORS, VOPAK VISITORS, ETC.):

a) STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY, turn off or isolate all

equipment AND NOTIFY the Terminal Operations
personnel (either Vopak Terminals Australia or other
berth operators).
b) EVACUATE the wharf and assemble at the
EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA, if accessible and safe,
located at the Bulk Liquids Berth (BLB) Amenities
Building and await further instructions.

6.5 PIPELINE CORRIDOR EMERGENCY

6.5.1 A PERSON DISCOVERING A FIRE OR HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN

THE PIPELINE CORRIDOR:

6.5.1.1 VOPAK OPERATIONS PERSONNEL:

a) INITIATE THE EMERGENCY ALARM by immediately

CONTACTING THE SENIOR OPERATION
TECHNICIAN activate the following responses as
appropriate:

Terminal assistance (internal alert)

Emergency Services as required – Fire Brigade,
Ambulance, Police

Terminal Fire Alarm

Terminal Evacuation Alarm

Port Botany Emergency Radio & Alarm System
b) IMMEDIATELY STOP ALL WORK. If a shipping transfer
is occurring INSTRUCT THE SHIP (OR TERMINAL) TO
STOP PUMPING AND TO CLOSE WHARF PIPELINE
VALVES at the VOPAK WHARF MANIFOLD and at the
MAIN HOSE EXCHANGE.
c) UNLESS DEALING WITH THE EMERGENCY,
EVACUATE THE PIPELINE CORRIDOR and
ASSEMBLE at the nearest safe location (or the Vopak
Terminals Australia emergency assembly area) and await
further instructions.

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6.5.1.2 OTHER PERSONNEL

a) NOTIFY THE SENIOR PERSON AT THE WORK SITE

(either Vopak Terminals Australia supervisor or other
supervisor) and NOTIFY (via radio or telephone - internal
ext. 941, external 9666-4455) THE SECURITY OFFICER
of the emergency situation details.
b) EVACUATE THE PIPELINE CORRIDOR (IF
NECESSARY) and ASSEMBLE at the nearest safe
location (or emergency assembly area) and await further
instructions.

6.5.2 A PERSON HEARING AN EMERGENCY ALARM OR BEING

NOTIFIED OF AN EMERGENCY MUST:

6.5.2.1 VOPAK OPERATIONS AND OTHER PERSONNEL:

a) STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY, CLOSE DOWN

OPERATIONS, REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
(i.e. turn off or isolate all power tools, welding machines,
equipment, etc. in use).

b) ASSEMBLE AT THE NEAREST SAFE LOCATION (or

emergency assembly areas) where a headcount will be
made, and await further instructions.

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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE & CONTROL

INTRODUCTION

The main consideration of Emergency Planning is the protection of people, property

and the environment from hard during an emergency situation. This is achieved by
developing an emergency plan that implements a system able to respond
automatically to any emergency and that leads to the most effective outcome
possible under the circumstances. The Plan must be dynamic and interactive,
ensuring ongoing relevance to the needs of the faulty and all stakeholders by
continual monitoring, review and consultation. All of the stages are inter-related and
details of the Plan must be continually evaluated and revised as appropriate.

The Vopak Site A Emergency Planning process is based on the following illustration.

DEFINE AIM MONITOR AND REVIEW

DEFINE OBJECTIVES
CONSULTATION

DEFINE PARAMETERS

DEFINE SYSTEM

MANAGE SYSTEM

The critical part of the preparation of the Plan is that it needs to be preceded by
careful planning, based on an appreciation of the hazards and understanding of the
possible emergency scenarios, their possible impacts and the availability of
emergency response resources both internal and external to the facility.

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7.1 EMERGENCY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The organisational structure during the initial period of an emergency, and for
the particular internal or external alert, shall be:
In certain circumstances the level of emergency may require the activation of
the:
VOPAK AUSTRALIA CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN

This plan is integrated with the Terminal Emergency Plans and is primarily
intended to manage the business recovery and insurance, media liaison and
corporate reporting aspects of a significant emergency situation.

FIGURE 7.1: EMERGENCY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Emergency Controller will be the first available person, as shown on the
"List of Authorised Company Personnel for Emergency Controller and TEMO
(Terminal Emergency Management Officer)" (refer Appendix B.6). The
TEMO will be the second available person, as shown on the list.

EMERGENCY For example:

CONTROLLER
Operations Coordinator

TEMO Site A Terminal Manager

Rescue Evacuation Traffic Control

First Aid
Control and
Damage Control
Communications
(Internal & External)

The following sections describe the duties and responsibilities of Company

Personnel involved in an emergency at this site.

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7.2 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

All personnel must have a sound working knowledge of this plan. All
operating personnel present on the premises will be responsible for the initial
local control of the emergency.

7.2.1 EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

This function is to operate at the site of the emergency to co-ordinate

and direct Vopak Terminal Emergency Teams. He will provide
information and assistance to the Emergency Services at the scene of
the emergency.

The Emergency Controller, during operational hours, will be the first

available person on the "List of Authorised Company Personnel for
Emergency Controllers & TEMO’s" (refer Appendix B6 – List of
Authorised Company Personnel Contact List). Outside operational
hours the Emergency Controller will be the first person on the list to
arrive on site and will remain Emergency Controller until relieved by a
more senior person on the list.

The Emergency Controller will make certain at all times that the
minimum number of people are used during an emergency, and that
only those people concerned are at the scene of the emergency.

The four most critical keys for prompt control are:-

1. COMMUNICATION - internal alarm systems, then “000” for fire

brigade, ambulance and police, Port Botany Radio and Alarm
System.
2. PRESERVATION OF LIFE - evacuate to the assembly area or off-
site evacuation. Rescue if risks allow.
3. CONTAINMENT
4. COOLING/EXTINGUISHING - With water or foam.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Obtain two-way radio, obtain and wear Emergency Controller's

orange safety helmet and orange vest for easy recognition.
(Note: Three sets of safety helmets (ie. Emergency Controller
and TEMO) are kept at the Security Office, the Site A Terminal
Manager’s office and the Safety Equipment Shed (near
Operations Building).

2. Establish as quickly as possible radio contact with the TEMO

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and account for all personnel on site, in particular those in the
affected area.

3. Proceed directly to the site of the emergency and take direct

control of the emergency. Take action as required utilising
facilities and personnel.

4. Upon the arrival of the Emergency Services, the Emergency

Controller must brief the Officer-in-charge with the following
information:
a) location and type of emergency
b) details of personnel injured or trapped
c) action taken to date
d) location of all personnel on site
e) details of product involved (eg MSDS etc)
f) any other relevant information

The Emergency Controller will then hand over the

responsibilities of directing the emergency operations to the
Officer-in-charge of the relevant Emergency Service and will
offer whatever assistance may be required. At this stage, the
Port Botany Emergency Plan is activated at the discretion of the
head of a Combat Agency in consultation with the Terminal
Emergency Controller.

5. Determine the magnitude of the Emergency and liaise with the

TEMO for assistance, as required.

6. Keep TEMO informed of the emergency status.

7. When additional personnel and equipment are available, deploy

as necessary.

8. Decide whether to cancel alarm if conditions warrant a

cancellation.

9. Decide on the requirements for evacuation of affected area, the

entire site and/or from the Port Botany area.

10. Notify as soon as practicable those customers whose products

have been involved in the emergency.
11. Liaise with TEMO on release of personnel and equipment
during termination stage.
12. Following an emergency, decide, after consultation with the
TEMO, emergency services and authorities as appropriate,
how/when/if to resume normal operations.

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13. Notify the EPA immediately if there has been pollution of the
Environment.
14. Decide whether other Authorities need to be informed of the
Emergency, eg, Sydney Water, Energy Australia, Natural Gas
Co, WorkCover (Dangerous Goods Branch).
15. Allocate personnel if required to do so by an Authority to assist
cleaning or containing waste residue resultant from an
emergency.
16. At completion of the emergency, hold debriefing meeting and
minute all proceedings.
17. Set up a recovery strategy in line with the SPC Port Botany
Emergency Plan.
18. Prepare investigation reports and recommendations for
actioning.
19. Contact all major clients (and relevant product owners) - refer
requirements in Section 8.2.
20. Revoke all existing Work Permits and re-issue as appropriate.
21. Refer Appendix D.1 – “Emergency Controller Checklist” for
guidance

7.2.2 TERMINAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER (TEMO)

The TEMO will assist the Emergency Controller and is responsible for:
• establishing and coordinating the emergency communications in
support of the Emergency Controller and Emergency Services.
• providing technical assistance
• providing back-up coordination for the emergency

During an emergency the TEMO will be stationed at the Security Office

with a Vopak radio (to maintain contact with Vopak personnel at the
actual emergency site).

The magnitude of the emergency may require the setting up of the Port
Botany Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and activating the Port
Botany Emergency Plan. The EOC is located at the Port Services
Botany Survey Compound Meeting Room (Inter-Terminal access road
off Penrhyn Road). This action is decided by the Police Site Controller
or head of a Combat Agency. If so, the TEMO must report to the
Emergency Operations Centre.

The TEMO, during operational hours, will be the second available

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person on the "Authorised List of Company Personnel as Emergency
Controllers & TEMO’s" – refer Appendix B.6. Outside operational
hours, the TEMO will be the second person on the list to arrive at site,
and will remain TEMO until relieved by a more senior person (if
available) on the list.

The TEMO will utilise the two-way radio situated at the Security Office
and establish radio contact with the Emergency Controller.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Obtain two-way radio, obtain and wear the TEMO's orange
safety helmet and orange vest for easy recognition. (Note:
Three sets of safety helmets (ie Emergency Controller and
TEMO) are kept at the Security Office, the Site A Terminal
Manager’s Office, and the Safety Equipment Shed (near
Operations Building).
2. Set up emergency control centre in the Security Office.
3. Immediately establish radio contact with the Emergency
Controller and confirm the level of emergency.
4. Meet all requests and obtain all information for the Emergency
Controller.
5. As people become available, advise the Emergency Controller
who may direct them to duties as required.
6. Allocate Vopak personnel as necessary to assist the Security
Officer in performing his/her duties, e.g. traffic control, telephone
system, etc.
7. Notify as soon as practicable all customers whose products
have been involved in the emergency (refer customer
contractual requirements as appropriate).
8. Arrange:
- Headcount
- First Aid or Medical help
- Security
- Telephone manning
- Traffic control
- Manning of evacuation point, if evacuation is ordered
- Handover to the appropriate external emergency
services.
Notify, as required: (refer Appendix B.1 - Emergency Telephone
Log)
- Emergency Services
- Neighbouring companies and Sydney Ports Corporation

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via Port Botany Emergency Radio and Alarm System.
- Government Departments (i.e. N.S.W. EPA, WorkCover
Authority, etc.)
- Prince Henry Hospital
- Utilities providers (i.e. Water Board, AGL, Sydney
Electricity)
NOTE: Copies of the checklists are kept in the Security Office -
Emergency Information Boards.
9. Should additional personnel be required, the TEMO will arrange
for call-ins.
10. Arrange for maintenance aid, as required.
11. Ensure that there is constant observation and control of the
operation of the fire pumps in the fire water and foam pump
house. The person designated to do this must have a two-way
radio.
12. At the conclusion of the emergency, call a meeting of operators
and contractor personnel, and as appropriate, Emergency
Services and relevant authorities, to discuss the start-up
procedure.
13. For guidance, refer Appendix D.2 – TEMO Checklist
NOTE: All work permits should be revoked and must be
renewed before work recommences.

7.2.3 DURING NORMAL HOURS THE SECURITY OFFICER ROLE IS A

FUNCTION OF THE LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR OR HIS
DELEGATE. DURING OTHER HOURS THE SECURITY ROLE IS A
FUNCTION OF THE SENIOR OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN ON SITE.
The Security Officer is responsible for contacting the Emergency
Controller and TEMO, contacting emergency services for all
emergencies, contacting neighbouring companies and SPC (via Port
Botany Emergency Radio and Alarm System), and for contacting the
Contract Security Company Security Centre for after operational hours
emergencies.
The Security Officer is also responsible for site security and to control
movement through the main gate.
Only properly authorised personnel are to be admitted during an
emergency.
MEMBERS OF THE PRESS, OTHER NEWS MEDIA, AND THE
PUBLIC, MUST NOT BE ADMITTED. All media enquires are to be
handled by the Managing Director or his nominated media liaison
representative.

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Note: Additional Vopak personnel may be appointed by the TEMO to
assist the Security Officer in his/her duties or the Security
Officer may request nearby Vopak personnel to assist.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. On hearing the Fire Alarm, or being notified of an emergency,
stop all traffic from entering the Terminal. Traffic to be parked
away from the entrance gate.
2. On receipt of details of emergency, if requested, contact
Emergency Services immediately through one of the following
(in order of preference):
3. Phone “000” and request appropriate emergency
service(s).
4. Using the SPC Port Botany Emergency Radio and Alarm
System to request assistance from BLB and/or neighbouring
site to notify the appropriate emergency service(s).

3. Inform the Emergency Controller and TEMO of emergency, if

available.
4. If required, activate the Terminal Evacuation Alarm and
evacuate the Security Office taking relevant personnel and truck
movement logs.
5. Standby to attend to the phone system, the Port Botany
Emergency Radio and Alarm System, and to inform appropriate
authorities or neighbouring companies, as directed by the
Emergency Controller or TEMO.
6. If emergency occurs after operational hours, contact the Site A
Terminal Manager immediately upon discovery of emergency
situation.
7. Facilitate the exit of all trucks sent from the emergency area and
instruct drivers to park at a safe distance away from the main
entrance gate.
8. Two-way radio contact to be maintained between Emergency
Controller and TEMO. The TEMO must respond to any requests
made by the Emergency Controller.
9. Close traffic and pedestrian gates. Lock one set (exit gate), but
leave the other set unlocked.
10. Manually open the security gates using the key provided. (Note:
The Logistics staff shall ensure that when they evacuate their
office that the two boom gates at the Weighbridge are raised.)
11. Man the gate. Permit access of emergency vehicles and
essential personnel. Log all vehicles and personnel entering the

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Terminal, enabling a detailed check to be made at the
conclusion of the emergency. Personnel admitted to the site
must be authorised by the TEMO.
12. KEEP THE TERMINAL ENTRANCE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.
Direct all vehicles not authorised to enter the Terminal, away
from the entry road.
13. Emergency Service vehicles required at the emergency scene,
by the Emergency Controller, should be directed to the scene
without delay.
14. Emergency vehicles not immediately required at the emergency
scene should be marshalled outside the main entrance in
Friendship Road.
15. Police are responsible for traffic control on the public road, to
keep the roadway clear and spectators away from the Terminal
entrance.
16. The emergency situation MUST NOT be discussed with
members of the news media or the public. The news media
should be directed to await a press release from the Managing
Director or his nominated media liaison representative.
17. Attend all other duties as requested by the TEMO.
18. The Security Officer will continue to operate under emergency
conditions until instructed to resume normal duties by the
TEMO.

7.2.4 FIRST AID ATTENDANT

The health and safety of personnel, and provision of First Aid to the
injured, is of prime importance. All efforts should be directed to caring
for the injured.

First Aid Attendant(s) will be designated by the TEMO. Each must

be a Vopak employee having a current First Aid Certificate.

The TEMO will also designate an Emergency First Aid Area(s) where
injured persons shall be treated if practicable. This area may, or may
not, be the existing First Aid Centre, depending on the situation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. The person(s) manning the Emergency First Aid Area(s) will
establish and maintain contact with the TEMO as soon as
possible. Radio communication must be used and maintained.
2. The Emergency Controller will arrange for the injured to be sent
to the Emergency First Aid Area(s). If it is necessary for the
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First Aid Attendant to go to the injured person, the TEMO will
arrange for manning of the Emergency First Aid Area(s). The
Emergency First Aid Area(s) are not to be left unmanned during
an emergency. If extra help is required, the First Aid Attendant
should contact the TEMO.

3. The First Aid Attendant will do one of the following, depending

on the seriousness of the injury:
a) MINOR - render the proper First Aid and, if practical,
return the employee to work. If not practical, allow
recuperation time at the Emergency First Aid Area.
b) CHEMICAL – to render the proper first aid reference to
the MSDS of the chemical involved may be required
c) OTHER - injuries requiring professional medical
treatment. The First Aid Attendant will call the TEMO to
arrange to have the injured person taken to: Prince
Henry Hospital, Anzac Parade, Little Bay; or Prince of
Wales Hospital, High Street, Randwick. When the injury
is caused by exposure to a chemical, a copy of the
MSDS for the chemical involved will be sent to the
hospital with the injured person.

The TEMO will arrange immediate access of the ambulance to

the Terminal, and have it directed to the proper location.
Company vehicles may be used in place of an ambulance if the
First Aid Attendant judges it to be quicker, and the injury allows
transport by car. The TEMO will arrange transport.

NOTE: The names of any casualties that occur during an

emergency must remain confidential.

7.2.5 TERMINAL EMERGENCY TEAMS

The Terminal Emergency Teams, or Hose Teams, shall be made up of

Vopak Staff and Operators as designated at the time of the emergency
by the Emergency Controller.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Emergency Controller, provide all assistance
necessary to control, reduce or stop the cause of the emergency, and
to minimise any secondary damage which may propagate the incident.
Where necessary, and if safe to do so, carry out search and rescue
operations for persons unaccounted for.

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7.2.6 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)

The magnitude of the emergency may require the setting up of the Port
Botany Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and activating the Port
Botany Emergency Plan. The EOC is located at the Port Services
Botany Survey Compound Meeting Room (Inter-Terminal access road
off Penrhyn Road). This action is decided by the Police Site Controller
or head of a Combat Agency. If so, the TEMO must report to the
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

7.3 PROCEDURES

The Vopak Site A Emergency Planning process is designed to identify all

hazards, which will reasonably be expected to initiate, or contribute to, an
emergency. This process involved identifying hazards of several different
types:-

• hazards arising from the Dangerous Goods (generally Class 3) stored in the
facility
• hazards arising from activities or equipment associated with the facility (Loss
of Containment (LOC), plant, machinery, transport, electrical), and
• natural hazards (floods, cyclones, lightning strikes) that could impact upon the
safe operation of the facility.

Each development stage of Vopak Site A included a range of Safety Studies:-

Preliminary Hazard Analysis

HAZOP
Final Hazard Analysis
Fire Safety Study

From these studies a list of potential incidents were derived. It is not feasible, or
appropriate, to develop individual systems to respond to every potential incident
identified in the above-mentioned hazards identification exercises. A screening
technique was utilised to produce a representative set of incidents; the screening
stops were:-

• eliminate localised incidents that would not require activation of the

emergency plan
• consolidate incidents that have similar materials, inventories, discharge rates,
discharge locations and types of emergency response actions and taking into
account the potential impacts, potential escalation and the manner in which a
release (LOC) or failure scenario could escalate; and

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• select one incident to represent each group identified and produce a flowchart
for the related emergency response actions.

7.3.1 GENERAL EMERGENCIES

7.3.1.1 GENERAL EMERGENCY PLAN

The sequence of actions to be used in principle for all
emergencies is described in Appendix B.1 .

The General Emergency Flow Chart (Appendix B.1) will be used in

emergencies such as:-

- Windstorm
- Electrical storms
- Earthquakes
- Bomb threat
- Civil disturbance
- Terrorism/sabotage
- Loss of external services

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7.3.1.2 WHARF EMERGENCY

Figure 7.2 - Wharf Emergency

Emergency Discovered/Declared

Immediately stop work & operations, i.e.

stop ship pumping

Notify Senior Operations Technician on site Terminal Emergency

and Terminal Operations personnel by two- Procedures Activated
way radio or on Standby

Notify SPC Support Services Officer

Maintain close two-way radio

communication

Evacuate wharf & shut isolating valves in

culvert

Assemble at BLB Assembly Area &

await instructions
(standby to disconnect ship hoses if required)

Notify or Call Manager

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7.3.1.3 PIPELINE CORRIDOR EMERGENCY

Figure 7.3 - Pipeline Corridor Emergency

Emergency Discovered/Declared

Immediately stop work &

operations, i.e. stop ship pumping
and instruct Vopak personnel to
shut isolating valves at wharf and
Main Hose Exchange

Notify Senior Operations

Technician on site and Terminal Terminal Emergency
Operations personnel by:
two-way radio (or telephone - Procedures Activated or
internal ext. 941, on Standby
external ph 9666-4455)

Maintain close two-way radio Consider consequences

communication of a fire in corridor,
impinging onto the site
from the site boundary to
the pipeline corridor, eg
tank cooling, portable
monitors

Evacuate Pipeline Corridor

Assemble at nearest safe location

or Vopak Assembly Area(s) and
await instructions

Notify SPC Port Officer

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7.3.1.4 SPILLAGE CONTROL PLAN

Product spillages or leakages could occur from:

- Product Pipelines
- Storage Tanks
- Transfer Hoses
- Road Tankers
- Pressure Vessels
- Drums
- Slops Tanks
- Collision of on-site vehicles

The spillage or leakage may well occur without an actual fire risk
being present.

Many of the products stored in the Terminal are non-flammable,

i.e. Combustible C1 or C2, Class 6, Class 8, or non-dangerous
goods. Some products have the potential to generate a
toxic/flammable vapour cloud.

It is imperative to ascertain the actual product involved in a

spillage or leakage incident as quickly as possible in order to
verify if a fire risk, or toxic vapour risk is present. This
information is critical in deciding which of the following action
plans must be put into place.

For spillages or leakage with fire risk and/or a toxic vapour cloud
risk refer Figure 7.4.

For spillages or leakage without fire risk refer Figure 7.5.

Decontamination Procedure

The following sets out the procedure to contain and

decontaminate areas that have been affected by a loss of
containment.

- Contain the spill using sand or soil – prevent run off into
drains and waterways.

- Do not allow vapour or liquid to collect and remain in

hollows or sumps.

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- If appropriate cover with foam to reduce vapour.

- Use an absorbent (sail, sand or other appropriate

material – refer to MSDS if necessary).

- Collect with clean non-sparking tools and seal in properly

labelled drums for disposal.

- Dilute residual liquid with water to at least 25:1 (to elevate

flash point).

- Wash down area with excess water.

- If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred

advise local emergency services.

- Always wear appropriate protective equipment to prevent

skin and eye contact and breathing vapours.

NOTE: This plan has been prepared accordance with Vopak Standards – Spill
Control and Response.

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FIGURE 7.4 - SPILLAGE OR LEAKAGE WITH FIRE RISK and/or TOXIC VAPOUR
CLOUD

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION FOR TEMO NOTIFY

ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN ON SITE

Source/Type/Product/Quantity Advise Location/Nature/Product
Any Injuries/People Trapped
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
EVACUATE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
To Emergency Assembly Areas or off site by Will determine extent & activate major plan if
activating evacuation alarm necessary
USE TEMO
Safety Equipment + PPE Advise
Refer Hazchem Code & MSDS Location/Nature/Product
EMERGENCY SERVICES
ISOLATE Advise Nature. Request Assistance.
Source/Product/Flow Regular updating of current situation.
SPC and NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
EVALUATE TOXICITY & FLAMMABILITY OF
VAPOURS
Notify via SPC PBER&AS
CUSTOMERS
– refer MSDS sheets for product and treat
accordingly ie, foam, decontaminant, absorbent,
or water Advise any customers whose products are
involved
REMOVE PORT AUTHORITY
All remaining sources of ignition If Product Flow is to Port Area
NOTIFY as required
CONTAIN - Relevant Company Personnel
Spread of product, isolate immediate drainage, - Security Company Control Room
close final stormwater isolation valves
NOT CONTAINED MEDIA LIAISON
Pump back from downstream pit Location/Nature/Status
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
PREVENT
e.g. EPA, WorkCover Authority,
Further escape of product
Water Board, as required
ENSURE
Ignition is not possible by foam blanket
ACTIVATE
Fixed fire system to standby
BARRICADE
Appropriate areas for Authorised Entry for
Personnel
COMMENCE
Decontamination procedure
CONSULT
Emergency Controller
EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

ALL CLEAR

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FIGURE 7.5 - SPILLAGE OR LEAKAGE WITHOUT FIRE RISK

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION FOR TEMO NOTIFY

ESTABLISH
SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN ON SITE
Source/Type/Product/Quantity
Advise Location/Nature/Product
Any Injuries/People Trapped
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
EVACUATE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
To Emergency Assembly Areas or off site by Will determine extent & activate major plan if
activating evacuation alarm necessary
USE TEMO
Safety Equipment + PPE Advise
Refer Hazchem Code & MSDS Location/Nature/Product
EMERGENCY SERVICES
ISOLATE
Advise Nature. Request Assistance.
Source/Product/Flow
Regular updating of current situation.
EVALUATE TOXICITY & FLAMMABILITY OF SPC and NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
VAPOURS – Notify via SPC PBER&AS
refer MSDS sheets for product and treat CUSTOMERS
accordingly ie, foam, decontaminant, absorbent, Advise any customers whose products are
or water involved
NOTIFY as required
CONTAIN
- Relevant Company Personnel
Spread of product, isolate immediate drainage,
- Security Company
close final stormwater isolation valves
- Control Room
NOT CONTAINED PORT AUTHORITY
Pump back from downstream pit If Product Flow is to Port Area
PREVENT MEDIA LIAISON
Further escape of product Location/Nature/Status
BARRICADE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
Appropriate areas for Authorised Entry for e.g. EPA, WorkCover Authority,
Personnel Water Board, as required
COMMENCE
Decontamination procedure
CONSULT
Emergency Controller

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
ALL CLEAR

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7.3.1.5 FIRE OR RISK OF FIRE

Refer Figure 7.6 for Minor Fire / Figure 7.7 for Major Fire

FIGURE 7.6 - MINOR FIRE OR RISK OF MINOR FIRE

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION NOTIFY
ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN ON SITE
Location/Nature/Status for extinguishment Advise
Any Injuries/People Trapped Location/Nature/Product
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
EVACUATE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
To Emergency Assembly Areas or off site by Will determine extent & activate major plan if
activating evacuation alarm necessary
USE TEMO
Safety Equipment + PPE Advise
Refer Hazchem Code & MSDS Location/Nature/Product
EMERGENCY SERVICES
USE
Always call Fire Brigade. Advise Nature. Request
Correct extinguisher.
Assistance.
Put fixed fire system on standby.
Regular updating of current situation.
DO NOT SPC and NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES

Use direct water jets on product fires.

Notify via SPC PBER&AS
Use fog pattern
NOTIFY as required
ISOLATE
- Relevant Company Personnel
Fuel source if feeding or adjacent to fire
- Customers
PREVENT
Further escape of fuel PORT AUTHORITY
Isolate immediate drainage, close final stormwater If Fire is in Port Area or Pier Area
isolation valves
ENSURE
MEDIA LIAISON
Fire is extinguished and re-ignition
Location/Nature/Status
is not possible
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
CONSULT
e.g. EPA, WorkCover Authority,
Emergency Controller
Water Board, as required
CUSTOMERS
COMMENCE
Decontamination procedure
Advise any customers whose products are involved

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

ALL CLEAR

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FIGURE 7.7 - MAJOR FIRE OR RISK OF MAJOR FIRE

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION NOTIFY
ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN ON SITE
Location/Nature/Status for extinguishment Advise
Any Injuries/People Trapped Location/Nature/Product
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
EVACUATE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
To Emergency Assembly Areas or directly off- Will determine extent & activate major plan if
site by activating evacuation alarm necessary
USE TEMO
Safety Equipment + PPE Advise
Refer Hazchem Code & MSDS Location/Nature/Product
EMERGENCY SERVICES
CONTROL/EXTINGUISH
Always call Fire Brigade. Advise Nature.
Fire using Fixed Fire Protection
Request Assistance.
Systems
Regular updating of current situation.
CONTAIN
SPC and NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
Spread of Fire/Fuel
Notify via SPC PBER&AS
Isolate Drainage

NOTIFY as required
COOL
- Relevant Company Personnel
Adjacent area to fire
- Customers
Keep vessels cool/wet
PREVENT
Further escape of fire/fuel PORT AUTHORITY
Isolate immediate drainage, close stormwater If Fire is in Port Area or Pier Area
isolation valves
ENSURE
MEDIA LIAISON
Fire is extinguished and re-ignition
Location/Nature/Status
is not possible
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
CONSULT
e.g. EPA, WorkCover Authority,
Emergency Controller
Water Board, as required

CUSTOMERS
COMMENCE
Advise any customers whose products are
Decontamination procedure
involved

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

ALL CLEAR

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7.3.1.6 BOMB THREAT

A Bomb Threat is a warning received by any means of a

threatening intention to detonate an explosive device having
been placed to cause risk or damage to the Terminal, pipeline
corridor or Bulk Liquids Berth.

All bomb warnings are to be treated seriously. Necessary

actions and precautions must be taken to minimise danger to
the public, employees and the plant until the risk has been
removed or until the warning has been proved to be unfounded.

Quick and accurate communications are essential. All staff who

may have to handle these initial communications must be
thoroughly familiar with these procedures.

1) A blank copy of a Bomb Threat Checklist (Australian

Bomb Data Centre form) is kept near every telephone
except those in public areas, i.e. at the following
locations:

- Logistics Office Foyer - Extension 924.

A copy of the Bomb Threat Checklist is provided in

Appendix B.4.

The Bomb Threat Checklist should not be kept where it

may be visible to the general public, i.e. Contractors,
Truck Drivers, etc.

2) Any person receiving a (telephone) bomb threat should:-

i) Take it seriously.

ii) Keep the person talking and seek as much

information as possible.

iii) Utilise the Bomb Threat Checklist during, or

immediately after receiving, the threat.

iv) Share the call, where possible.

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3) Any person discovering a device, or where suspicious
circumstances suggest the possible presence of a
device, shall ensure they DO NOT TOUCH the device or
even approach it. CLEAR personnel away from the
immediate vicinity, and SECURE the area.

4) The person shall then contact the Security Officer (or his
nominee) who will inform the Emergency Controller and
also contact the Police on telephone number "000" for
assistance.

5) Proceed with Terminal shutdown. Procedure as for

Alarm Initiation (see Sections 6.2 and 6.3).

6) Stand by for further instructions from the Emergency

Controller (or his nominee).

7) The Emergency Controller should consider:

i) Evacuating the site.

ii) Initiating a search of the area.

8) A bomb threat received by a neighbouring companies will

be handled in the following manner:

i) When information regarding a bomb threat to

adjacent facilities is received, the Security Officer
must be informed immediately.

ii) The Emergency Procedures Plan will be

implemented fully or partially, depending upon the
circumstances and the information received.

Note: All enquiries from the media must be referred to the

Managing Director. When referring media enquiries, no
indication or acknowledgment as to the existence of a
bomb threat should be conveyed to the enquirer.

Refer Figure 7.8 for a Bomb Threat or Potential Threat or

Notice.

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FIGURE 7.8 - BOMB THREAT OR POTENTIAL THREAT OR NOTICE

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION NOTIFY

ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN

Location/Nature/Status ON SITE
Any Injuries/People Trapped Advise
Location/Nature/Product
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
EVACUATE TEMO
To Emergency Assembly Areas or off Advise
site by activating evacuation alarm Location/Nature/Product
USE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Safety Equipment + PPE Police - Fire Brigade.
Refer Hazchem Code & MSDS Advise location/details.
Regular updating of current situation.
ACTIVATE SPC and NEIGHBOURING
All fixed fire systems to standby
PROPERTIES
Notify via SPC PBER&AS
MOVE VEHICLES NOTIFY as required
Only if safe to do so - Relevant Company Personnel
- Customers
Emergency Services will advise MEDIA LIAISON
Additional action, as necessary Location/Nature/Status
DO NOT APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
Initiate search or touch any object found e.g. EPA, WorkCover Authority,
Water Board, as required
SEARCH CUSTOMERS
By Police/Bomb Squad/Company Advise any customers whose products
Personnel are involved
DEFUSE
By Bomb Squad

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

ALL CLEAR

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7.3.1.7 CIVIL DISTURBANCE

Refer Figure 7.9 for Civil Disturbance or Threat or Notice of
Disturbance

FIGURE 7.9 - CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR THREAT OR NOTICE OF DISTURBANCE

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION NOTIFY
ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN
Location/Nature/Status ON SITE
Advise
Location/Nature/Product
CEASE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
All operations & product movement Advise Location/Nature/Product
CLOSE TEMO
All access/entry gates Advise
Isolate plant facilities Location/Nature/Product
DO NOT POLICE
Admit public to plant without authority Advise location/nature/status.
Regular updating of current situation.
ASSEMBLE SPC and NEIGHBOURING
Spare fire extinguishers
PROPERTIES
at Security Office Notify via SPC PBER&AS
ACTIVATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
All fixed fire systems to standby - If necessary, Fire Brigade
NOTIFY as required
- Relevant Company Personnel
Customers
MEDIA LIAISON
Location/nature/status

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
ALL CLEAR

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7.3.1.8 NATURAL PHENOMENA

Refer Figure 7.10 For Emergency Situation Caused By Natural Phenomena.
FIGURE 7.10 – NATURAL PHENOMENA

High Wind Earthquake Electrical storm

Cease all work at Cease tank top

Cease operations
heights operations

At 35 knots, cease ship

discharge (Port If direct lightning activity,
Evacuate
Authority has an cease operations
anemometer)

Inspect tanks and

At 40 knots, disconnect
pipelines and equipment
hoses and/or loading
before resumption of
arms
operations

Assess wind damage.

Consider cessation of
Notify customers
Operations and
evacuate if necessary

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7.3.1.9 PERSONNEL INJURY

Refer Figure 7.11 For Personnel Injury

FIGURE 7.11 – Personnel Injury

AS PER ST JOHNS FIRST AID TRAINING HANDBOOK

Danger

Response

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Assess injury

Splint

Wash and water and keep

washing

Obtain copy of MSDS of

product involved

Call ambulance (if

necessary) and provide
MSDS to ambulance
personnel

Advise customer if product

injury is involved.

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7.3.1.10 CHEMICAL REACTION

Refer Figure 7.12 For Chemical Reaction

FIGURE 7.12 – CHEMICAL REACTION

Incompatibility in tank Incompatibility in bund Polymerisation

Butyl acrylate, 2 EthylHexyl
Acrylate and VAM see
Section 7.3.2.5

Cool Isolate product flows Cool

Refer MSDS sheet for other

Refer MSDS sheets Refer MSDS sheets
actions

Consider application of foam Consider application of foam

Evacuate area
blanket blanket

Evaluate if evacuation is Evaluate if evacuation is

Advise customers
necessary necessary

Advise customers Advise customers

7.3.1.11 IMPACT DAMAGE

Refer Figure 7.13 For Impact Damage

FIGURE 7.13 – IMPACT DAMAGE eg, road tanker collision

Assess extent of damage

Contain unbunded spills

Refer spill control flowcharts

(Figures 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6)

Advise customer(s)

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7.3.1.12 NEIGHBOURING SITE EMERGENCY

If an emergency occurs at a neighbouring site:-

1) If the neighbouring site has not notified Vopak of the
emergency either directly or via the SPC PBER&AS, then
the Security Officer (or other nominated person) will
contact the Emergency Services on telephone number
"000" to advise of the emergency. Request particular
service (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance). Give brief
details:
i) Nature of incident (if known): fire, spillage, toxic
fumes, etc.
ii) Name and address of the neighbouring site.
iii) Vopak contact telephone number (02) 9666 4455.
iv) Name of person calling.
2) Vopak Terminal Emergency Procedures Plan - Site A
activated or put on standby (i.e. monitor situation).
3) Notify other neighbouring sites and SPC of the
emergency via the SPC PBER&AS.

7.3.1.13 MOTOR VEHICLES – USE DURING AN

EMERGENCY

Motorised vehicles must be controlled so they do not become

involved in any major accidents. At the time of an accident, all
staff are to be made aware that vehicles, wherever possible,
must not be used in an emergency. If this is not possible, then
great caution must be exhibited during there use.

7.3.2 SPECIFIC EMERGENCY PLANS

7.3.2.1 GENERAL
This section provides additional information for managing
specific types of emergencies or specific hazardous materials.
When managing emergencies involving specific hazardous
materials, reference must be made to the relevant Material
Safety Data Sheet for the latest information regarding the
material.

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7.3.2.2 PROPYLENE OXIDE EMERGENCY
Propylene Oxide (PO) is a flammable liquid with a low boiling
point and a high vapour pressure, it is also a known carcinogen
(refer Material Safety Data Sheet for further details).
3
Propylene Oxide is stored in Tank 46. This tank is of 1650 m
capacity and constructed as a low pressure storage tank to API
620 - Recommended Rules for Design and Construction of
Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks. The tank is
provided with Nitrogen gas blanketing and with a water
scrubbing system for product vapours.

Control Panel Alarms

An alarm panel located in the ex-JORTL Control Room

(adjacent to the Logistics office), monitors the facility for various
pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, and flow. Table 7.1
details the types of alarms, remarks, and action to take in the
event of an alarm condition. Additionally, a siren and strobe
light are mounted on the tank top that will activate in event of
one of the alarms below (except the two loading pump alarms of
“temperature high” and “no flow”).

TABLE 7.1 - PROPYLENE OXIDE CONTROL PANEL ALARMS

(Note: This Table is taken from Procedure OPS01.24A: PO Operations Manual)

ALARM REMARKS ACTION

Tank Level Alarm could operate during ship to 1. Immediately instruct ship to stop
High shore transfer. Cargo size must pumping.
always be checked to ensure that
cargo quantity will fit into available 2. Check tank level less than safe fill
space. level of 14.2 metres, it will be necessary
to remove sufficient material by truck to
Device: Radar Gauge the client plant to leave space for the
Setpoint: 14.14 m balance of the cargo, before pumping
Interlock: Nil operations can be resumed.
Tank Level This is a back up for the Tank 1. Same action as above.
High High Level High alarm above. 2. Electrician or Engineer will be
required to override interlock to
Device: Radar Gauge open EBU to remove material by
Setpoint: 14.88 m truck
Interlock: Emergency Block
Valve closes

Tank Operates when tank temperature 1. Cool tank using water deluge.
Temperatur exceeds 300C.
e High
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Device: R.T.D.
Setpoint: 300C
Interlock: Nil
Gas Leak Monitors the operation of the tank 1. Check tank pressure on panel and if
Main Tank top pressure relief valve. in excess of 82.6 kPag (12 psig) take
Operation of this alarm indicates action described below, under Tank
the valve is allowing PO vapour to Pressure High.
pass.
Device: Gas Detector 2. Open water valve on water snuffer
Setpoint: (Channel 1) around outlet of pressure relief valve.
Warn - 20% LEL
Alarm - 40% LEL
Interlock: Nil

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ALARM REMARKS ACTION

Tank Operates when tank pressure IF DURING PIGGING TO TANK:
Pressure reaches 75.0 kPag (11 psig). 1. Immediately stop flow to tank by
High closing pig receiver valve.
Device: Pressure Indicator alarm 2. Follow instructions below to reduce
from pressure tank pressure.
transmitter
Setpoint: 75 kPag IF DURING SHIP DISCHARGE TO
Interlock: Emergency Block Valve TANK:
closes 1. Immediately radio ship to stop
pumping.
2. Check vapour return to ship.

IF NOT ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPING

OR PIGGING:
1. Check that the vapour return pipeline
vent slop tank has the correct water level
in it.
2. Partially open the ball valve on the
vapour return take off line to the slop
tank.
3. Pressure will let down through the
scrubber.
4. Cool tank with water deluge if action
1- 3 fails to control pressure.
5. Check operation of nitrogen pad
control valve. This valve should not be
passing nitrogen into tank when tank
pressure exceeds 13.8 kPag (2 psig).
1. Check pressure relief valve for faulty operation
Tank Operates when tank pressure 2. Check operation of nitrogen pad
Pressure reaches 15 kPag (2.2 psig). control valve. This valve should not
Low Device: Pressure Indicator alarm be passing nitrogen into tank when
from pressure tank pressure exceeds 13.8 kPag (2
transmitter psig).
Setpoint: 15 kPag 3. Tank draw-off exceeds nitrogen
Interlock: Nil blanket on vapour return.
Gas Leak Operates when scrubber water is 1. Check scrubber water level.
Blow Down saturated with Propylene Glycol
Tank and cannot absorb further tank 2. Check that water supply valve to
(Scubber) vent gas flow. Can also operate if scrubber open.
System water level in scrubber is low.
Device: Gas Detector 3. Sample and analyse glycol content.
Setpoint: (Channel 2) Change absorber solution transferring
Warn - 20% LEL solution to clients plant by truck and
Alarm - 40% LEL replace with fresh make up water.
Interlock: Nil

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ALARM REMARKS ACTION
Scrubber Operates when scrubber water 1. Check that water supply valve is
Level Low level is below overall height of open and that water is available. Water
4.6m. will flow to scrubber until correct level is
Device: Float Switch reached and ball cock shuts off.
Setpoint: 450 mm (make-up 2. Check that vent flow to scrubber is
unit level) (4.6m not excessive. If flow is high check
overall scrubber tank pressure and operation of tank
level) pressure control valve.
Interlock: Nil
Wharf Line Operated during ship to shore
1. Immediately radio ship to stop
High transfer if line pressure exceeds
pumping.
Pressure 800 kPag.
2. Check that all product and vapour
Device: Pressure Switch return valves are open between ship
Setpoint: 800 kPag and shore tank.
Interlock: Emergency Block
3. Recommence pumping when
Valve closes
pressures have equalised and return to
normal.

Loading Stop pumping during tanker 1. Check that suction & discharge
Pump loading if pump temperature valves are open.
Temperatur exceeds 280C.
2. Check that the outlet and the tank
e High Device: Temperature Switch emergency block valves are open.
Setpoint: 280C 3. Check that all excess flow valves
are set.
Interlock: Nil
4. Check that tanker valves are
correctly set to receive product.
5. Check that truck and tank pressures
are balanced.
Loading Stops motor if flow through pump 1. Check as in 1-5 above.
Pump No ceases.
Flow
Device: Flow Switch
Setpoint: -
Interlock: Will shutdown pump
after time delay

TANK FIRE

Use alcohol foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Cool tank with
deluge water. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and PVC
suit, gloves and gumboots.

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PROPYLENE OXIDE SPILLAGE

Minor Spillage

In the event of a minor spillage, isolate area, wear coverall, PVC

gloves and goggles. Hose down with large amounts of water. If
spillage has occurred near a tanker, DO NOT MOVE TRUCK
OR CLOSE THE BATTERY MASTER SWITCH. After the area
has been cleaned down a Gas Free clearance must be issued
to ensure that all vapours have been dispersed and that there
are no flammable gases in the area. Only after the issue of the
Gas Free clearance can the truck be moved.

Hose Leak

Failure of the stainless steel loading hose will cause the excess
flow valve to operate.

* Immediately close the remotely operated tank emergency

block valve and stop the transferring pump.
* If spillage is large, isolate area. Decontaminate using
large volumes of water.

Persons carrying out the decontamination must wear self-

contained breathing apparatus, PVC gloves, full PVC suit and
PVC gumboots. The area must not be entered by unprotected
persons until after the clean up is completed, and all vapours
have dissipated. A Gas Free clearance must be issued to
ensure, by testing, that all vapours have dissipated and that
there are no explosive or flammable gas mixtures. Only after
the issue of a Gas Free clearance can the truck be moved. ON
NO ACCOUNT MUST THE TRUCK BATTERY MASTER
SWITCH BE OPERATED OR THE TRUCK STARTED UNTIL
THE AREA HAS BEEN CERTIFIED GAS FREE.

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7.3.2.3 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

(REQUIRING PERSONNEL RESCUE)

FIGURE 7.14 – CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

(REQUIRING PERSONNEL RESCUE)

RAISE EMERGENCY ALARM

ACTION NOTIFY
ESTABLISH SENIOR OPERATION
Standby person to advise Location TECHNICIAN ON SITE
Any Injuries/People Trapped Advise
DO NOT ENTER CONFINED SPACE Location
EMERGENCY SERVICES
CEASE
Call 000 for assistance
All operations & product movement
(Fire brigade & ambulance)
Emergency Controller to transfer to location EMERGENCY CONTROLLER
with Radio and gas detector unit Advise Location
TEMO
Leading Hands to pick up extra long-line BA
Advise Location
sets/harnesses/ropes and stretcher and
transfer to location Prepare at main gate to assist emergency
services
EVALUATE
Is it safe to enter confined space for
LEADING HANDS
rescue? If not, await emergency services Advise location

CONSULT
TEMO

COMMENCE
Rescue operations

EMERGENCY CONTROLLER

ALL CLEAR

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7.3.2.4 EMERGENCY INVOLVING BUTYL ACRYLATE , 2-

ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE OR VINYL ACETATE
MONOMER (VAM)

If the temperature of the Butyl Acrylate, 2 Ethylhexyl

Acrylate or Vinyl Acetate Monomer storage tank is
confirmed as exceeding 30o C then the following
immediate actions are to be taken:-

- Inform Site A Terminal Manager (or his

nominated deputy)
- Depending on his immediate assessment, a full
OR partial instigation of the Terminal Emergency
Plan will be initiated.
- The Tank Cooling Water (deluge) system on the
tank is to be activated and maintained.
- Union Carbide emergency contact to be advised
- Preparations to be made for possible off-site
evacuation
- Evaluate situation

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7.3.2.5 EMERGENCY INVOLVING POWER FAILURE

FIGURE 7.15 – POWER FAILURE

SITE A POWER FAILURE

Notify all personnel by radio

(mobile to mobile)

Cease all product transfer

operations.

Close tank valves to prevent

backflow.

Switch off all powered equipment

except lighting.

Verify source of failure

internal or external

internal external

Secure site
Call electrical

Contact SPC
contactor

Await instructions

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7.3.2.6 PERSONNEL FALL INTO BOTANY BAY

PERSONNEL
SHIP DISCHARGE OPERATIONS
OVERBOARD
MAINTENANCE
UNDER BLB INSPECTIONS

PRESS BUTTON ON OUTSIDE WALL OF

RAISE BLB ALARM OPERATOR SHELTER
CEASE OPERATIONS

LOCATE/CONTACT ACCESS LADDER LOCATED AT (shoreside)

PERSON IN WATER REAR SECTION OF BLB

LOCATED: • AT SOUTHERN & NORTHERN END BLB

• OUTER WALL OF OPERATOR SHELTER
OBTAIN & DEPLOY • ? ALONG REAR SECTIONS / BRIDGE /
LIFEBUOY HANDRAILS

ALERT TERMINAL BY TERMINAL CAN ADVISE SPC OF SITUATION

RADIO VIA P.B.E. RADIO & SEEK ASSISTANCE

MAINTAIN CONTACT
WITH PERSON IN WATER

ASSIST IF SAFE TO IF PERSON UNCONSCIOUS / CANNOT

DO SO RESPOND
OR OR
AWAIT ASSISTANCE IF OK, THEN CAN SWIM /FIND WAY ASHORE

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7.3.2.7 INTRUDER

NORMAL HOURS OUT-OF HOURS

VOPAK CAMERAS
SECURITY BEAMS
INTRUDER NEIGHBOURS
DETECTED SYSTEMS

GIVE DETAILS: -
WHERE ?
CALL FOR ALERT SPC HOW M ANY ?
ASSISTANCE BY (PB EMERGENCY TIME ?
RADIO RADIO)
SPC WILL CONTACT POLICE

ALERT SPC ALERT VOPAK CALL

(PB EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (ON-CALL) POLICE ?
RADIO)

DO NOT LEAVE
SECURITY
MAINTAIN VIDEO CAMERA GATEHOUSE
SURVEILLANCE

1. CONFRONT INTRUDER.
ASK HIM TO LEAVE.

2. IF AGGRESSIVE, NON-
COMPLIANT, CALL STANDBY FOR FURTHER
P0LICE. INSTRUCTIONS

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7.3.2.8 THREAT – TERRORISM / KIDNAP

TELEPHONE TREAT AS SITUATION

THREAT MAIL SIMILAR TO BOMB THREAT
RECEIVED E-MAIL -GAIN AS MANY DETAILS
CORPORATE/EXTERNAL AS POSSIBLE

TERMINAL MANAGER • CRISIS MANAGEMENT

+
NOTE: PREPARATIONS
MANAGING DIRECTOR • VOPAK ASIA CORPORATE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
• MEDIA LIAISON ISSUES CRITICAL

POLICE ADVISE DETAILS / BE CAUTIOUS & VIGILANT

SPC
VOPAK PERSONNEL
NEIGHBOURS
AS DIRECTED BY AUTHORITIES
CUSTOMERS

THREAT ASSESSMENT BY CLOSE DOWN ALL OPERATIONS & AWAIT

AUTHORITIES FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

CARRY ON OPERATIONS
WITH/WITHOUT
RESTRICTIONS

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8. NOTIFICATION - EXTERNAL
8.1 GENERAL

In the event of an emergency, notification may be required to the following

bodies and personnel for assistance, or to notify of the emergency:

- Emergency Services (via the telephone or SPC PBER&AS or Contract

Security Company Radio or Duress Alarm to Security Monitoring
Centre)
- SPC - Sydney Ports Corporation
- Hospitals
- Vopak Terminals Australia Personnel
- Neighbouring Properties (via the PBER&AS)
- Utility Operators
- Other Government Authorities
- Vopak Terminals Australia Customers
- Vopak Terminals Asia

Appendix B.2 - Emergency Telephone Log provides contact telephone

numbers for the above bodies and personnel. The person notifying the above
should use the phrases documented in the Emergency Telephone Log and
shall record the time of contact, and the name of the person contacted, on the
Log.

Additionally, if needed, contact details of the members of the Port Botany

Emergency Response Committee are provided (refer Appendix B.7 - Port
Botany Emergency Response Committee - After Hours Contact List).

8.2 VOPAK CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS IN THE EVENT OF AN

EMERGENCY

In an incident involves a customer product and/or services the TEMO (or his
deputy) will contact the nominated customer representative as soon as
practicable to inform the customer of the situation. Site A Logistics maintain a list
of current customer contacts.

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