The document summarizes observations from an ammonia dry run drill at the FFBL plant on July 25, 2019. Observers noted several issues, including siren sounds not being audible in some buildings, staff not being aware of the emergency or shelter locations, openings not being properly sealed, and non-essential activities continuing during the drill. Recommendations included using respiratory protection during drills, strictly following sheltering procedures, and conducting safety talks to improve emergency awareness among staff.
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Ammonia Dry Run Critics
The document summarizes observations from an ammonia dry run drill at the FFBL plant on July 25, 2019. Observers noted several issues, including siren sounds not being audible in some buildings, staff not being aware of the emergency or shelter locations, openings not being properly sealed, and non-essential activities continuing during the drill. Recommendations included using respiratory protection during drills, strictly following sheltering procedures, and conducting safety talks to improve emergency awareness among staff.
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Ammonia Dry Run
Observers Critics / Observations
Non-Emergency Area Location of Emergency : FFBL Plant Date : July 25, 2019 (Thursday) Siren Actuated : 1035 Hrs Emergency Closed : 1100 Hrs Wind Direction : West to East Backup Command Center : Admin Building FFBL
S.No Areas / Locations Observer Observations
Sweeper in MCR was not aware off about emergency & Ali Azhar instructions FFBL CCR not communicate about 1 MCR Building (Shahzad Riaz) emergency to FPCL MCR about the any emergency. Siren Voice was not audible inside the building HVAC unit was not switched off. 2 MEB Building Talal Shahid Rao Siren Voice was not audible inside the building & staff rooms. Housekeeping workers was found in room having only curse clothes in hand but water was not available with Zulfiqar Ali them. 3 CASH Building (Shahzad Riaz) 2 helpers was found sit on top stairs with only coarse cloth in hand. Siren Voice was not audible inside the building When emergency siren sound operations helpers did not look for wind direction and rushes to Opr. cabin. 4 CFB Boilers & BFW Area Shahzad Riaz Initially, helpers was observed lazy or reluctant when siren sounded. AC & Exhaust were tagged but not closed during 6 STG Shed / Hall Sumair Khan emergency. Emergency siren Couldn’t heard inside STG Hall. 03 operation helpers was found in area and was not Coal Sed & Coal aware off emergency and sheltering place. 8 Khalid Bhatti Crusher Openings at FE Workshop containers were observed open & not properly covered with wet clothes. 02 operations helpers were in coal storage open yard during emergency. Horticulture workers was remain available on job of Coal Unloading & Truck 9 Noman Khalid watering to plants. Parking Openings at Security office of gate 8 not properly sealed with wet clothes. 01 helper was found riding bicycle at truck parking area. Very low siren voice observed in area. There were 4 employees present in lawn area at the 11 Construction Offices Waris Ali time of emergency and didn’t moved to enclosed room. No arrangements were observed to close the openings. FPCL Warehouse is not safe for sheltering because of 12 FPCL Site Warehouse Amir Iqbal too much openings in warehouse. Admin & Technical Liaqat Amin Building Pashos door are not properly sealed. 13 Building Khattak Emergency Siren was not audible inside building. 14 Workshop Hassan Riaz No siren sound was listen in the area. 15 Maintenance Building Aaamir Iqbal 2 workers was observed in building with protection during emergency
S. No Recommendation Action By
Use of respiratory protection, like full-face mask, SCBA, should be
1 performed during such activities to evaluate availability of safety Operations gadgets and training needs. All buildings occupants are requested to strictly follow all precautions to avoid observations such as poor sealing of shelter, door, windows, locking of doors, use of dry cloth, unavailability of 2 All Concerns Water, running of electrical appliances (exhaust fans / fans etc.) as per procedure in vogue. This helps to communicate about Emergency Needs & Improvements. Area owners are requested to please conduct Safety Talk of Helpers & housekeeping staff about the emergencies, which may 3 All Concerns occurred at FPL PS & its preventive measures to prevent any damage.