Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited.

Chemical CleaningKey Points from EPCL Safety Plan

Prevention is the only option. Stop Injuries/ Incident from happening!

Definitions Hazardous materials are chemical substances, which if released or misused can pose a threat to the environment or

health. Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive materials.

These substances are most often released as a result of transportation accidents or because of chemical accidents in plants.

Hazardous materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long-lasting health effects, and damage to buildings, homes, and other property. Many products containing hazardous chemicals are used and stored in homes routinely.

You may be exposed to a chemical even though you may not be able to see or smell anything unusual. You may be exposed in three ways: (1) breathing the chemical; (2) Swallowing contaminated food, water, or medication; or (3) touching the chemical, or coming into contact with clothing or things that have touched the chemical.

Precautions: Store Chemicals in dry, cool, well ventilated

area away from heat and ignition source. Labeling should be confirmed for all

chemical drums Ensure MSDS is available with all chemical

drums. Arrangement of trolley for shifting of

chemicals. Chemical cleaning area should be

segregated. Fire equipments should be stored near by. Safety shower should be ready and without

any obstruction. Work sites should e clean and orderly and

clearly marked. All the equipments should be inspected and

marked before use. Always work under work permits. When working at height, use inspected

scaffold. Never work inside confined spaces, before

all necessary confined space checks and confined space work permit.

Personal safety Always work under work permit. Use recommended PPE’s, during all

chemical cleaning steps, well be mentioned on each permit. (Like face shield when working in laundry).

Conduct safety talk on daily basis. Supervisor should ensure that all the

individuals are well aware the hazards and precaution, ERP and Spill control system.

Never allow the unauthorized persons inside cleaning area.

While transporting the chemicals one attendant should move along with fork lift operator.

All equipments that come in contact with chemicals should be clean, free of impurities and dry.

Don’t eat and drink in cleaning area. Ensure that the hose and couplings are the

correct types for the intended use.

This picture is showing the success dinner, arranged on 11 Oct, because of extra ordinary supervision of EPCL HSE & Operation team.

CR ASIA workers are using all recommended PPE’s, coverall & Apron, Face shield, Gum boots and PVC gloves.

Few Training views from EPCL Safety Team

Attention enhances prevention:By: Abid Nadeem Khan

Note: PHA recommendations implementation:Verification of PHA recommended modification implementation required during chemical cleaning activity