(from Emergency Preparedness Guidelines Manual)
In the event of a natural gas leak, the Chief Steam Engineer (or designate) shall be responsible for the following, time permitting:
A. Major Leak Involving Entire Mill ~ Isolate the main gas line.
·The valve is located in the pit adjacent to the Human Resources office.
Click here for a closer look! The valve is underground marked with a yellow lid.
The T-handle for the valve is located in the Steam Plant.
Isolate steam at all boilers.
Evacuate all personnel to the front parking lot or other safe area.
B. Major Gas Leak In Steam Plant
· Close the main valves outside the west wall of the Steam Plant and Maintenance offices AND/OR
· Isolate the main shut-off valve at the meter set (adjacent to the #3 Hydrant House and Water Treatment Building).
· Evacuate the Steam Plant and any other affected departments.
C. Major Gas Leak In Coater Building
· Trip all SCAF's and infrared gas-fired systems from the control room.
· Isolate gas at the main shut-off valve at the small meter set (adjacent to the Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor's office).
· Evacuate the Coater building and any other affected departments.
D. Critical Steps
· Isolate the fuel source - close the gas valves to stop leakage.
· All affected personnel who are not needed for emergency help are to be evacuated.
· First Aid Attendants will set up a central place for treating any injured personnel.
· Determine if the natural gas leak is a government reportable spill incident requiring immediate government notification. Check the Spill Response Plan manual or contact the Environmental Compliance Superintendent as soon as it is safe to do so.
All workplace areas must have an H2S level below 10 ppm. Isolating contaminated work areas, increasing ventilation and eliminating the cause may become necessary. If 5 ppm is detected, immediately contact the Shift and Occupational Health and Safety Supervisors. Levels above 10 ppm require the area to be evacuated.
If required, the Delta Fire Department and the Surrey Emergency Response Team will provide emergency assistance.
