Site Assessment

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Site Assessment

• Luc Dillen - ExxonMobil
• Steven Beddegenoodts - Dow
• Riccardo Magliocchi - Shell

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S - Site assessmentAgenda

• General advice for site assessments.
• The site infrastructure.
• Fire protection management.
• Bulk handling and storage
• Pipelines, storage tanks and pumps.
• Road and portable tank filling
• Drum, small pack filling and blending operations
• Packed product handling and storage.

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General advice for Site assessments

• Assess on the site.
• Be prepared. (Study the site plan)
• Be aware for guided tours.
• Observe and document.
• Talk to people.
• Assess the site in full operation.
• Remember you are an expected visitor.
• Assess continuity.
• Share good practices.
• Wear the required PPE and follow the rules.
• No YES but marks

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The site infrastructure.

• Evaluate security procedures.
• Observe safety notices.
• Study the traffic.
• Verify the condition of stairs and steps.
• Observe fauna and flora.
• Assess the waste handling.
• Verify the electrical equipment and wiring.
• Evaluate emergency equipment.
• Continuously ask yourself the question What
  will happen if..?

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Fire protection management

• Evacuation
• Think about the people 1st.
• Emergency exits must open at any time.
• You can request to test the alarm.
• Fire fighting
• Ensure that the correct material is available.
• Ensure that the material is tested and working.
• Evaluate that the right people are trained.
• Discuss the management plan in case of an
  incident.
• The first minutes in a fire fighting are vital.

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Bulk handling and storage

• Keep the road clear. What will happen in
  case of an emergency?
• Observe sources of ignition.
• Is the electrical equipment suitable?
• Are tank connections clearly indicated?
• Evaluate the critical equipment. Remember this
  equipment should work at ANY time!
• Connection to earth and conductivity rules.
• Ensure spill control.

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Bulk handling and storage

• Procedures and PPE! (Consistent wear!)
• Special rules for flammable products!
• Observe carefully the activities around the
  discharge operation.
• Special rules for heated
• products
• One error can have
• serious consequences!

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Bulk handling and storage
Pipelines, tanks and pumps

• Pipelines should be in good condition.
• Storage tanks deserve to be visited.
• Evaluate the critical equipment on tanks.
• Observe the tank farm fauna and flora.
• A pump must run as a sewing machine.
• Noise, smell and vibrations mean trouble!

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Road and portable tank filling

• You should not be an athlete to go up the
  loading gantry.
• Do you feel safe?
• Take five and observe the loading operation.
• Connection to earth is of utmost importance.
• In case of ADR products are controls in place?
• Is PPE used all the time?

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Drum, small pack filling and Blending operations

• A clean drumming area is a sign of safety and
  quality.
• Drumming hazardous products require special
  attention.
• Verify the labelling of drums.
• Ensure that the correct drum type is used.
• Disposal or re-use of empty drums?

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Drum, small pack filling and Blending operations
Blending

• Blending products may involve risk.
• Special attention for hazardous products!
• Strict procedures to be applied for blending .
• Observe re bulking of bagged products.
• Verify that blended product is correctly
  labelled.

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Packed product handling and storage

• A well organised warehouse is a prove of quality
  and safety.
• Observe the stored goods, signs of damage
  indicate inadequate storage.
• Evaluate the operations with forklifts.
• Are all goods identified and labelled?
• Are emergency exits clearly indicated? Try to
  open an emergency exit!
• Is the heating system adequate and allowed?
• Can spilled product easily be cleaned?