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1 GAIL (India) Limited Jubilee Tower B-35/36, Sector-1, Noida (U.P.) - 201301 February 2017
1GAIL (India) Limited
Jubilee Tower B-35/36, Sector-1, Noida (U.P.) - 201301
February 2017
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Editorial Editorial Board
DisclaimerThe articles published in this journal are sole views of respective Authors. The Editorial
Board does not necessarily subscribe to the views expressed in this journal.
Issue No. 05
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Contents Page No.It is Warming-Globe’s Safety, a Global Responsibility
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Risk and Challenges in enhancing Safety and Security of Natural Gas Pipelines in Remote RoU Tribal Locations
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Advantage of Electronic Permit-to-Work System in Hydrocarbon Industries
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Birthday Tree Plantations at GAIL, Pata-An initiative towards Green and Sustainable future
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Fire alarm system 15-16High Rise Building Safety 17-18Requirement of Hazardous Zone Classification
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Off-Site Mock Drill Photograph of Gail Sites
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Oil Industry Safety Directorate ( OISD ) Award
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Stress: Occupational Hazard 24Hazchem 27
Patron in ChiefB C Tripathi, CMD
PatronsA Karnatak, Director (Projects)
P. K. Gupta, Director (HR)Editor
S P Garg, GM (HSE)Sub Editor
S K Mishra, CM (HSE)M C Sharma, Manager (HSE)
Site Coordinators
Joydip Paul, DGM (F&S)D K Sharma, DGM (F&S)
D V Pant, CM (F&S)G Senthil, CM (F&S)
“Error is pervasive. The unexpected is pervasive… What is not pervasive is well- developed skills to detect and contain these errors at their early stages”.
from -Managing the unexpected
Gas pipeline infrastructure connects various gas sources to different markets to meet the existing and future natural gas demand of various industries. It has not only contributed to the development of much needed industrialization but also brought socio-economic developments in the major regions from where the gas pipeline passes. Pipeline transportation of gas offers a safe, economic and environmental friendly alternative to most other modes of energy transportation.
Thorough job knowledge and clear understanding of risks & associated hazards in our day to day Operation and Maintenance practices is the key to job safety. Identification and control of the risks arising out of Physical, Chemical and other work place hazard, establishes the firm path to safety.
To give thrust to the pipeline safety, one day seminar was organized on November 16, at Bengaluru. The theme of the seminar was “Safe transportation of Hydrocarbons through cross country pipelines”. During this program MOU has been signed between GAIL & National Safety Council (NSC) for mutual cooperation in “Safety” enhancement.
“Behavior Based Safety” concept is already implemented throughout GAIL. To keep the impact of changes permanent, continuous follow up efforts are put up to make it sustainable. To take full advantage of GAIL’s advance IT infrastructure online EHSM system has been implemented and monthly HSE report is entered online for HSE Score computation.
– S.P. Garg
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Global Warming & Climate Change
Global Warming is the unusually rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature over
the past century. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was formed in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). In 2013 the IPCC reported that the interval between 1880 and 2012 saw an increase in global average surface temperature of approximately 0.9 °C (1.5 °F). The increase is closer to 1.1 °C (2.0 °F) when measured relative to the preindustrial (i.e., 1750–1800) mean temperature. Temperatures are certain to go up further.
Climate Change refers to changes to long-term weather patterns, such as temperature, rainfall or snowfall. A warmer Earth, from global warming, will lead to changes in rainfall patterns, rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans. When scientists talk about the issue of climate change, their concern is about global warming caused by human activities.
It is Warming-Globe’s Safety, a Global Responsibility
Natural & Human Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
Earth’s temperature begins with the Sun. Roughly 30 percent of incoming sunlight is reflected back into space by bright surfaces like clouds and ice. Of the remaining 70 percent, most is absorbed by the land and ocean, and the rest is absorbed by the atmosphere. The absorbed solar energy heats our planet.
As the rocks, the air, and the seas warm, they radiate heat energy (thermal infrared radiation). From the surface, this energy travels into the atmosphere where much of it is absorbed by water vapour and long lived greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, HFC, SF6, N2O etc.
When they absorb the energy radiating from Earth’s surface, microscopic water or greenhouse gas molecules turn into tiny heaters, like the bricks in a fireplace, they radiate heat even after the fire goes out. They radiate in all directions. The energy which
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is radiated back toward Earth, heats both the lower atmosphere and the surface, enhancing the heating they get from direct sunlight this absorption and radiation of heat by the atmosphere. This is natural greenhouse effect because of naturally occurring greenhouse gases and is beneficial for life on Earth. If there were no greenhouse effect, the Earth’s average surface temperature would be a very chilly that is -18°C (0°F) instead of the comfortable 15°C (59°F) that it is today.
What have scientists concerned now is that over the past 250 years, humans have been artificially raising the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at an ever-increasing rate, mostly by burning fossil fuels, but also from cutting down carbon absorbing forests. Since the Industrial Revolution began in about 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased nearly 38 percent as of 2009 and methane levels have increased 148 percent.
The atmosphere today contains more greenhouse gas molecules, so more of the infrared energy emitted by the surface ends up being absorbed by the atmosphere. Since some of the extra energy from a warmer atmosphere radiates back down to the surface, Earth’s surface temperature rises.
By increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases, humans are enhancing Earth’s atmospheric temperature unnaturally and rapidly.
Impact of Global Warming
Rising Sea Level has increased eight inches since
1880. Global warming is accelerating the rate of sea level rise because world's glaciers are melting faster than new snow and ice can replenish them, this is increasing flooding risks to low lying communities and high risk of damage to coastal properties while already badly affecting many small islands.
Extreme Weather Events including heat waves, extreme precipitation, and more severe droughts are frequently occurring.
Wildfire Events are increasing and wildfire season is getting longer.
Hurricanes’ destructive power, or intensity, has been growing rapidly since the 1970s.
Plant & Animal Range Shifts as the range of some warm weather species expanding, while those that depend on cooler environments facing shrinking habitats and potential extinction. This is causing disruptions up and down the food chain.
Ecosystem Impacts are much severe, with increasing global warming species’ habitats are destroying & the rates of extinction of animal and plant species have been significantly more than normal expectations.
Impact to Health is significantly visible due to climate change. Rising temperatures will likely lead to increased air pollution, a longer and more intense allergy season & spread of insect-borne diseases.
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Disruption to Food Supplies occurred because of frequent heat waves, heavier precipitation in some regions while severe droughts in others.
Destruction to Coral Reefs occurring due to rise of average sea surface temperatures. This elevated temperature is causing long term damage to coral reefs.
Efforts to Combat Global Warming
Global warming is already having significant and costly effects on our communities, our health, and our climate. Unless we take immediate action to reduce global warming emissions, these impacts will continue to intensify, grow ever more costly and damaging, and increasingly affect the entire planet we our community, and our family.
Global efforts
Paris Agreement, a ground breaking pledge signed by world leaders in 2016 which saw 190 countries across the globe agree to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above preindustrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above preindustrial level.
Also many of the world's major greenhouse gas emitters have already set national targets to reduce emissions, and they're forging their own initiatives to meet those goals.
Australia has set a national goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent below 2000 levels by 2020.
Brazil is aiming to reduce its emissions to 1994 levels and cut deforestation by 80 percent from historic highs by 2020.
European Union and its member states have pledged to reduce emissions by 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020.
India has hundreds of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects almost half of them focus on wind power and biomass. India has set an ambitious goal of getting 20 gigawatts of solar power online by 2022. In 2010, the country started levying a carbon tax on coal to help subsidize renewable energy projects.
Indonesia has pledged to cut emissions by 26 percent by 2020 from today's levels.
Japan has pledged to reduce its emissions by 25
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percent below 1990 levels by 2020.
South Africa's renewable energy initiative aims to make clean power account for nearly 9 percent of the nation's energy mix by 2030.
Earth Hour is held on towards the ending Saturday of March between 8.30PM and 9.30PM in your local time zone annually. The event is held worldwide to encourage individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.
Your Must Needed Participation
World leaders and Countries are combating hard with global warming; we can reduce effect of climates change but not without you.
Ever wonder how your tiny carbon footprint really impacts the big picture of climate change? Though you might feel like your lifestyle is insignificant compared to things like oil extraction or vehicle emissions, the choices we make in our day to day life. How we get around, what we eat, how we live can play a major role in slowing climate change. Now here are some ways you can participate to combat with global warming.
Get Involved remind your politician to make the policies to reduce global warming and next time will vote for politicians who support effective climate policies.
Be Energy efficient as you already switch off lights, next Change light bulbs to compact fluorescents or LEDs. Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when not in use. Wash clothes in cold or warm (not hot) water. Dryers are energy hogs, so hang clothes to dry when you can. Look for the Energy Star® label when buying new appliances. Fine tune your computer settings to make sure it turns off when you're not using it and that its brightness settings aren't unnecessarily high.
Choose renewable power; ask your utility to switch your account to clean, renewable power, such as from wind farms and solar system. If it doesn't offer this option yet, ask it to.
Eat Wisely buying organic and locally grown foods. Avoid processed items. Grow some of your own food and eat low on the food chain. Make at least one meat free meal a day, because 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from meat and dairy production. Producing just one beef steak emits more CO2 than you would by driving for an hour.
Trim Your Waste because Garbage buried in landfills produces methane which is a potent greenhouse gas. Buy reusable and recyclable utilities.
Fly less because Air travel leaves behind a huge carbon footprint. Before you book your next airline ticket, consider greener options such as buses or trains, or try vacationing closer to home.
Green Your Commute as Transportation causes much greenhouse gas emissions, so walk, cycle whenever you can If you can't go car-free, try carpooling or car sharing, and use the smallest, most fuel-efficient vehicle possible.
Driving at 80 mph uses 25 per cent more fuel than driving at 70 mph so drive optimally and safe.
By this way, if for safety of our globe we all together combat global warming then definitely our children will be breathing in clean environment and sustainable developed world.
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INTRODUCTION
Safety and Security of high pressure natural gas pipeline operating in remote environment is of
prime importance to avoid adverse incidents which causes personal injury, affects the local populace, public property, surrounding environment, flora and fauna at large. Even though sufficient measures in design as per requirement of different standards are implemented during construction, still high pressure natural gas pipelines running through remote locations is exposed to risk conditions, if not, properly addressed during the operation and maintenance may lead to hazard events that has potential to cause damage to the pipeline system and populace at large.
PIPELINE NETWORK IN JHABUA JURISDICTION
GAIL Jhabua is responsible for the operation and maintenance of approx.. 125.7 kms of high pressure natural gas pipeline from Devgarhbaria in the Dahod district to Kasarbari in the Jhabua district apart from the Jhabua compressor station designed to process 110 MMSCMD natural gas. The pipeline system comprises three pipelines laid at different times to meet the ever increasing demand of natural gas in the country. These pipelines are the 36” HVJ, 42” DVPL-I and 48” DVPL-II Pipelines. The three pipeline has been laid parallel to each other in 48 meters width of RoU. The administrative setup of the pipeline comprises five tehsil with six thana in Dahod and two tehsil having seven thana in Jhabua. The pipeline terrain in both the district is largely rocky. The entire pipeline alignment is home to the Bhil adivasi with extremely low literacy rate and economically very backward.
Risk and Challenges in enhancing Safety and Security of Natural Gas Pipelines in Remote
RoU Tribal Locations
RISK AND CHALLENGES
The pipeline system and installation in remote tribal area encounters such risk and challenges which threatens its Integrity, Safety and Security. Such challenges and risks though cannot be controlled completely, but a systematic approach when adopted minimizes the possibility of any such risk event taking place. These can be identified by studying past records, case studies, sharing experiences, investigation and brain storming. Tackling these challenges requires alignment of the maintenance and safety practices to minimize the likelihood of the occurrence of any event in the external environment so that during routine maintenance actions are taken proactively. Such an approach is perception based. The risks and challenges encountered are detailed herein:
i. Developmental Activities like:
Building of new metallic road in villages
Laying of OFC to connect the gram panchayats.
Deepening of ponds / other water bodies for collecting rain water
Building of canals and water networks
ii. Digging for search for water
iii. Building shelter in farmland during farming season
The above three risk events may cause excavation damage which result in immediate catastrophic failure of the pipeline when excavation equipment punctures the pipeline
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or latent damage like coating damage or dent. Excavation damage can result in both public safety and environmental hazards due to the release of natural gas which may catch fire also.
iv. Uprooting pipeline markers when locals consider them as hindrance
v. Tying animals with markers causing them to uproot causing damage
vi. Erasing off the written content from the markers making the content unreadable.
vii. Pasting material on warning boards defeating the intended purpose.
viii. Theft of markers, TLPs
ACTIONS TAKEN:
In order to tackle the local challenges to mitigate the risk that poses threat to the safety, security and integrity of the pipeline system in the jurisdiction, the features along the pipeline alignment, demographics, habits of local populace, their level of understanding about natural gas hazard, the response levels, safety / security measures in place by the district administration in remote villages along pipeline alignment, cooperation levels by external stakeholders etc. were ascertained. SWOT analysis and Stakeholders analysis also conducted. Based on the above, considering the local conditions variety of actions executed to tackle the perceived risk and challenges:
i. Organizing periodic safety & security programs like
Educational program for village school children, school staff, land owners at government schools located along pipeline route.
Awareness program for village adult population during health camps
Awareness program for school teachers and principals during their training at block resources center.
Public Awareness during line patrolling
In total 55 such programs organized since April
2014 to cover over 9000 populace.
ii. Letters to land owners along pipeline RoU along with appeal to local populace by Collector.
iii. Quarterly Security Meetings with district authorities including different departments like medical, police, revenue, mining, disaster management, fire services, local IB, public relations, utility service, mutual aid partners etc. In total 11 such meetings conducted since April 2014 till Dec 2016.
iv. Pipeline Safety Committee Meetings in RoU involving Thana Incharge, Revenue officials, Sarpanch, representative from district disaster management, gram suraksha samitee etc.
v. Identification of Industry level Mutual Aid Partners namely M/s Bharat Oman Refinery Limited (BORL) and M/s IOCL to exchange information regarding pipeline alignment, technical requirements, maintenance practices, line patrolling, common challenges etc.
vi. Support from Police Patrol Vans Dial 100:
vii. Sensitization Programs and workshop on Emergency Response and Preparedness
viii. Conducting annual Offsite Mock Drills under watchful eyes of Collector & SP.
ix. Mass awareness through local media
x. Identification of village level informer during sensitization programs and safety meetings.
xi. CSR activities along pipeline route: generated good will among the villagers, who have been roped in to safeguard the markers, TLPs etc.
xii. Scholarship distribution to school children: generated significant good will among the tribals.
xiii. Participation in School Annual Day program: platform to sensitize the school children with their parents and other invited guests on pipeline safety and security.
xiv. Display of awareness material in large size hoardings in village thanas
xv. Removal of Enchrochment’s, 100 % Completion of Mutation, Refurbishment of pipeline markers,
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warning boards along with fresh installation
xvi. Hosting RoU details in district administration website
Sensitization & educational programs made interesting and interactive through distribution of printed material in local language, showing safety film, explaining through presentations, question answer sessions and recognition.
CONCLUSION
Safety and Security of pipeline systems and installation in remote tribal locations is challenging to ensure integrity of the pipeline system. With the passage of time due to
economic development, the restrictions imposed under the P&MP act in RoU width faces threat. Though the penalties in the P&MP act has been made more stringent still third party excavation damage remains the biggest physical threat to the structural integrity and safe operation of the high pressure natural gas pipeline. Eliminating the possibility of pipeline incidence requires intensive collaborative efforts, use of sophisticated technologies, availability of accurate data and re-look into the O&M philosophy and guidelines suiting to the changing environment. It is experienced that Safety and Security of natural gas pipeline traversing state boundaries is a shared responsibility wherein the external decision makers and influential stakeholders plays significant role to address public safety at large.
“Oil and Gas HSE Conclave”For disseminating highest HSE standards and sharing best practices among major Oil and Gas industries,
GAIL has decided to hold Oil and Gas HSE Conclave (Conference and Exhibition) on “Shaping HSE Culture amidst Global Challenges” for the benefit of oil and gas industries. The ultimate objective of this conference is to help industries enhance safety standards thereby protecting their assets, lives of people and the environment. Another aspect is to know and adopt new technology in the field of safety and fire fighting.
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Abstract
Major oil & gas companies the world over are developing and implementing Electronic
Permit to Work (E-PTW) System on large scale to execute work safety and avoid both minor and major incidents. With generation of tens of thousands of PTWs per year in large manufacturing complexes, E-PTW system is found to be a viable and preferred direction. The advantages outnumber disadvantages and returns are very rewarding.
PTW is an official document which authorizes a certain described work to be undertaken for a specified period of time at a specified workplace after the hazards have been brought under control and risks rendered acceptable. E-PTW process more robust and fool-proof.
Introduction
Piper Alfa disaster in the North Sea in1998 which killed nearly 167 people is attributable to poor implementation of manual PTW system. They failed to keep PTWs of the same process system together and started up one part of the process system, while being unaware of status of maintenance completion the other part. This resulted in hydrocarbon being forced out of containment and igniting on finding the hot surface on the oil platform. This led to the cascade ignition and series of explosion, destroying the whole rig.
Industries are not relying on human memory anymore and taking recourse to E-PTW System which provides safety interlocks before process systems are charged up and started up after turnarounds or project construction. E-PTW system also helps in ensuring safety when it comes to energizing a system such as Electrical Energy or Hydraulic Actuation etc.
Industries are not relying on human memory
Advantages of Electronic Permit-to-Work System in Hydrocarbon Industries
A S BhaveSr. Manager
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anymore and taking recourse to E-PTW System which provides safety interlocks before process systems are charged up and started up after turnarounds or project construction. E-PTW system also helps in ensuring safety when it comes to energizing a system such as Electrical Energy or Hydraulic Actuation etc.
Disadvantages of Manual PTW Systems
1. Handwritings of involved parties may be poor, leading to subsequent confusion during processing of PTWs and the associated delays. This may lead to poor Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment and unsafe situations also.
2. For doing the same and similar jobs again and again, users have to manually write and fill the forms again and again, leading to more manual work.
3. Place available on manual PTW Form for Risk Assessment (RA) is less.
4. In manual system, there is a chance that a confined space such as a vessel etc can be boxed up (with or without people and tools inside) while a live permit is still on/not closed. This happens when the associated shift supervisors don’t do their record keeping properly and don’t manage well their copies of the PTWs issued for the same confined space. If one of their copies is missing or misplaced, this incident may happen. It has happened in oil and gas industry.
5. Similarly, due to manual paper mismanagement, electrical systems can be authorized to be energized by a shift supervisor when other PTW is still open on the same equipment, leading to SHE incidents.
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6. Manual PTWs are susceptible to being damaged and lost. This involves rewriting, reprocessing and reissuing them manually with associated waste of time.
7. During SHE incidents, the involved signatories may disown their signatures.
8. Loss or international misplacement of PTWs requiring investigation etc.
9. Possibility of people overwriting on/adding to the contents of the authorized and issued PTWs at a later stage, if SHE Incident occur.
10. Difficulties associated with carrying out effective audits.
11. Poor traceability of archived PTWs.
12. Poor data management and poor analytical abilities.
13. The Manual system does not have ability to see all the PTWs globally and in detail with regards to different facilities across the company at a glance.
Advantages of E-PTW System
1. Readability: Highly legible because handwriting is not required. This l;eads to clearer Risk Assessment (RA) and subsequent smoother processing of PTW and associated certificates.
2. Reproducibility of similar jobs(copying previous identical/similar jobs).
3. More comprehensive Risk Assessment platforms.
4. Automatic Safety Interlocks (A Confined space cannot be boxed up until all associated PTWs issued for workplace inside are close. An electrical equipment/energy source can be de-isolated/ energized until all associated PTWs issued on it are closed).
5. Non-perishable of data (Unlike manual PTW, EPTW can be printed any time).
6. Security (password protected).
7. Traceability/Retrievability (who did what while processing the PTW).
8. Auditability (Better availability of data).
9. Attachability of documents (Documents such as methods statements, drawings etc can be attached to the associated PTW through network).
10. Superior Documentation and Analytical abilities.
11. ROI (Return on Investment) high in long term.
12. Automatic Safety Control Gates (APTW can not be authorized unless RA has been approved by Shift Supervisor. APTW can not be authorized unlesssome special job Certificates used for site preparation are at the right stage e.g. Isolation Certificate must be ‘Isolated+LOTO’, Confined Space Entry Certificate at ‘Approved’ after Safety Representative has certified it as fit, Radiography Certificate at ‘Approved’ by Radiation Protection Supervisor, Excavation Certificate at ‘Approved’ after the concerned Civil Engineer has given his clearance, similarly other Certificate at ‘Approved’ after specialist clearance before a PTW can be authorized.
13. Field electronic devices/data-loggers/PDAs help capture PTW status data.
14. Password-equivalent i-buttons and ID swipe cards.
15. Support real-time graphical display featuring active Permits at different locations (Dash Boards).
16. Since it is derived from a proven manual PTW System developed, used and proven over a period of time, users feel comfortable in correlating with it.
17. E-PTW users can switch over to Manual PTW System during very unlikely system unavailability and vice versa.
18. Computer-assisted RA in order to improve safety practice and work reference.
19. Computer-printed isolation tags.
20. Interface with work order software (e.g. maintain/inspection) to capture the job description automatically.
21. Computer-Based Training linked with software.
22. Handling of massive number of PTWs e.g. a few lakhs annually.
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23. Gradual building up of databases e.g. RA and Isolations.
24. Unlimited archive-life.
25. Isolation Key Management.
Challenges of E-PTW System
1. Initial cost is high(hardware, software, training)
2. Developmental time for electronic PTW System is fairly long, particularly for large organizations.
3. E-PTW industry is still not matured unlike aviation, automobile etc.
4. Comfort levels of users vary as per their PC exposure.
5. Some people may have misconceptions that Electronic PTW System will generate Permits automatically, with people nothing, much to do.
6. Advantages depend upon quality of input data e.g. isolation points (GIGO-Garbage In Garbage Out).
Leading Global E-PTW Software Providers
1. Engica (Product Q4)
2. E-Vision (E-vision PTW)
3. Petrotechnics (Sentinel Pro)
4. RAP (RAP International)
5. SAP (A number of agents worldwide)
6. Sage Surpass(Sage Technology)
7. GEMsoft7.
Concluding remarks
1. PTW System is indispensable for the future HC growth.
2. PTW ensures a safe working environment and safe execution of work.
3. PTW and Risk Assessment are closely linked.
4. Understanding a PTW cycle is necessary from control perspective.
5. Incident Investigation helps to improve PTW system.
6. Management owes immense responsibility to PTW infrastructure.
E-PTW development is the current global trend.
Centre for Chemical Process Safety ( CCPS )GAIL has acquired Corporate Membership of Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS). CCPS in
alliance with American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is leading a collaborative effort to eliminate catastrophic process incidents by advancing state of the art technology and management practices, serving as the premier resource for information on process safety, supporting process safety in engineering, and promoting process safety as a key industry value.
Incident prevention is strongly based on learning from previous incidents. When incidents occur they raise awareness and understanding of processes that went wrong, and perhaps can go wrong again. The challenge is to learn as much as possible about the causes of accidents and near misses that have already happened in order to prevent reoccurrence. When experience of previous incident get translated into preventive measures, an organization can largely prevent incidents in future.
In view of our target of Zero Incident, Corporate HSE dept. has initiated a process of sharing information with GAIL colleagues, on worldwide industrial incidents occurred in the past, on every Monthly Safety Day, for our learning, thereby further strengthening Safety Management System. It will be useful to learn from past incidents happened elsewhere. Learning from these incidents will enable us to relook into our own situation and system, further enabling us to generate creative solutions and effective measures.
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In keeping with our commitments, GAIL
Pata has always strived to protect the environment that we all share and have achieved significant success in minimizing the impact of our activities on the nature. GAIL, Pata has always contributed to sustainable development. Various green initiatives have been taken at GAIL, Pata from time to time which are testimony towards our endeavour to be seen as an environmental responsible company.
One such initiative is regular tree plantation and green belt development at the plant and township premises. GAIL, Pata has come up on an area of about 585 hectares and the green cover exists in the one third of the total area.
Consistent and systematic plantation at GAIL Pata and GAIL Gaon Township is being carried out and green belt area is in increasing trend year by year. As a continual improvement, Integrated Management System (IMS) objective has also been taken to plant 5000 nos. of trees every financial year to extend the green cover.
With an aim to involve each and every individual in this noble cause, monthly birthday plantations drives are carried out for increasing the awareness among the employees and workers. Under the leadership and support of top management, every 5th day of
Birthday Tree Plantations at GAIL, Pata- An initiative towards Green and Sustainable
futurethe month, tree plantation by GAIL Employees is being carried out whose birthday falls on the previous month. Time slot is kept between 1.30pm to 2.30 pm so that shift as well as general shift employees can easily participate. Every employee plant a sapling with the vow and assurance of preserving the plant and nurturing it with personal care and attention
Following are the highlights of the program:
• The initiative is being coordinated by environment cell under the technical services department at GAIL Pata with support from Civil-horticulture department and Executive Director, General Managers and Departmental Heads who are always present in the function.
• Total of 1347 nos. of trees have been planted in the plant and township premises by employees under birthday tree plantation initiative till November 2016.
• The event is personalised by extending invitation to the employee in person and by phone. Chocolate and a memento are handed over personally by Executive Director (PC-O&M)-OIC to employee as birthday gift on the occasion. A Photograph of individual employee is taken while he is planting the sapling and receiving the memento. This photograph is shared through email with the employee immediately as soon as the function is over. This gives personal touch
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and warmth to the individual and touches an emotional cord with the employee as well as his family and friends.
• The level of awareness has been increased due to the event since the employees participate wholeheartedly and with full enthusiasm.
• “It is not Just June When GAIL observes Environment Day” – this line has been followed in true letter and spirits at GAIL Pata by observing birthday tree plantation every month and not only on 5th June i.e. world environment day.
Among the known advantages of GHG emissions mitigation, tree plantation offer following other important benefits:
1. A single tree can absorb CO2 at the rate of 22 Kgs per year and gives 120 Kgs of O2 per year.
2. Trees act as a natural pollution filters by absorbing pollutants.
3. Trees lower temperatures by transpiring water and shading surfaces.
4. Trees reduce heat sinks.
5. Trees reduce soil erosion.
6. Trees provide food and wildlife habitat.
7. Trees recharge ground water and sustain stream flow.
Following are some of the photographs taken from the monthly birthday tree plantation at GAIL, Pata.
Standardisation of Technical Specifications of Fire Safety Equipment/Appliances/Accessories
Fire Safety Equipment/Items/Accessories are being procured by work centers of GAIL to meet the Fire & Safety requirement in line with stipulated codes and standards. It is imperative to standardize the specification of Fire Safety Equipment for uniform procurement across work centers to ease ambiguities, if any.
A committee was constituted of officers having relevant experience in the field of Fire & Safety, working at Gas Processing Plants and Pipelines for standardization of the Specification of Fire Safety Equipment / Appliances / Accessories being in place across work centers, in line with latest and updated code and standards.
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A fire alarm system is number of devices
working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire or other emergencies are present. These alarms may be activated automatically from smoke detectors and heat detectors or may also be activated via manual fire alarm activation devices such as manual call points or pull stations.
Conventional fire alarm system
Conventional fire alarm systems and its components are all wired to the same cable that connects them to a fire alarm control panel. When a component is activated a signal is displayed on the control panel. These types of systems are inexpensive and work well in small
Fire alarm systemfacilities. The main problem with conventional fire alarm systems is that when a fire alarm component produces a signal and it appears on the control panel there is no way to know which component it is in the building. If you foresee this to be a problem you may want to consider an addressable fire alarm system.
Addressable fire alarm system
Addressable fire alarm systems are the most modern type of system and its components have individual unique identifiers. When one of the system’s components is initiated it indicates the component’s address on the fire alarm panel. Large facilities are typically equipped with these systems
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because they can quickly pinpoint where the trouble signal originated. This saves a lot of time because it eliminates the need to search for the component that produced the signal.
Comparison Chart: Conventional vs. Addressable Fire Alarm Systems:
CONVENTIONAL ADDRESSABLE
BUILDING SIZE Appropriate for small buildings such as retail store and small restaurants
Best for large structures with many different rooms and even multiple businesses
CABLING Each device (smoke detector, heat detector, fire sprinkler, etc.) is connected to a control panel via a separate wire
One wire connects all devices to a central control panel
UNIT PRICE Lower purchase cost Initial purchase price tends to be higher
INSTALLATION Tend to be more expensive and less efficient to install but most installers can handle the task
Require more expertise to install due to programming and software requirements
MAINTENANCE Can be more costly because all devices have to be checked or replaced
Can alert to problems with one device, saving on overall maintenance and repairs
ALARM FUNCTIONALITY
Alarm activates when there is fire or smoke in any sector, without the ability to pinpoint which alarm is active
Pinpoints fire location Contacts fire department quickly Features drift compensation to
prevent false alarms
RELIABILITY A severed wire between any device and the control panel can render that device useless in fire protection
Wire loop means that even if one end is severed, signals can still reach the control panel
Codes and Standards:
IS2189: Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Fire-Detection and Alarm System
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code
Visit of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas at Vizag
A Presentation was given to the “Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas” on the subject “Safety, Security and Environmental Aspects in Petroleum Sector” with Specific reference to GAIL on 11th Jan 2017 at Vishakhapatnam. GAIL was represented by CMD, Director (Projects), ED (O&M)-CO, GM (HSE), Advisor (Security) and GM (O&M)-Rajamundry besides other official.
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What is a high rise building?
The National Building Code defines "high rise buildings" as those being 15 meter or more in
height. High Rise Building:
What actions must one take in a fire?
During a fire emergency, never attempt to leave a building by an elevator. Heat can activate elevator call buttons, sending the elevator to the fire floor where dense smoke may interfere with the elevator's light-sensitive eye and prevent the door from closing. Also, you may become trapped in the elevator if water from fire fighting operations creates a power failure. In addition, fire fighters require designated elevators to carry them and their equipment to the floor below the fire.
In reacting to a fire in a high building, you must decide on two options:
Do I leave the building to safety? Or Is it safer to stay where I am?
What steps do One take when fire is in apartment or office?
1. Alert everyone in your apartment or office.
2. Leave immediately. Close, but don't lock, all doors behind you.
3. Sound the fire alarm by activating a red manual pull station on the fire floor (when safe to do so).
4. CALL Fire Services. Never assume that someone else has already done so. Make sure you give your name, the correct address and location of the fire.
5. Use the exit stairwells. Don't use elevators. Don't return until fire-fighters declared the apartment or office safe.
What steps do I take when I hear a fire alarm?
A. If you choose to leave the building:
1. Leave as soon as possible.
High Rise Building Safety2. Before opening any door,
feel the door handle and the door itself, starting from the bottom, moving to the top. If the door is not hot, open it slightly.
3. If you see or smell smoke, or feel or hear air pressure or a hot draft, close the door quickly. If the corridor is free of fire or smoke, take your keys, close the door behind you, and leave the building by the nearest exit stairwell, again closing all doors after you.
4. If you encounter smoke in a stairwell, consider taking an alternate stairwell. Be sure to crawl low under smoke. If the alternate is also contaminated with smoke, return to your suite.
5. When you are safely outside call Fire Services. Never assume that someone else has already done so. Make sure you give your name, the correct address and location of the fire.
B. If you cannot leave your apartment/office or have returned to it because of fire or heavy smoke:
1. Close, but don't lock any doors for possible entry by fire-fighters.
2. Seal all cracks where smoke can enter by using wet towels or sheets. Seal mail slots, transoms and ventilation outlets as necessary (a roll of wide duct tape is handy).
3. Move to the balcony or to the most protected room and partially open a window for air.
4. Close the window if smoke enters.
5. Keep low to the floor. Heat and toxic gases rise.
6. Signal fire-fighters by waving a white sheet or towel.
7. Wait to be rescued. Remain calm. Don't panic or jump.
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8. Listen for instructions or information from authorized personnel over the building's internal speaker system.
High-rise survival kit
The General Fire Services recommends a high-rise survival kit for tenants of high buildings, readily available if they become trapped during a fire. Having these items available for emergency use may improve your chances of surviving a fire.
Wet towel - Place at the base of a door.
Duct tape - Tape over door and vent openings.
Whistle - Use to signal for help.
Flashlight - Use in case of power failure, smoke, or to signal for help.
Bright - coloured cloth - Hang up in a window, or on a balcony, to identify your location.
Ink marker - Use for messages on cloth, door or windows.
Cotton bed-sheet - If smoke is heavy in your room, soak the bed sheet with water and make a tent near an open window.
Washcloth - Place the wet cloth over your mouth and nose to aid breathing in smoke-filled areas.
Fire safety plan - Have a copy of your building's emergency procedures available.
Plastic pail with lid - Use for storing survival equipment. (Fill with water during a fire.)
High building fire safety concerns
High buildings are designed to be fire-safe. But, because they may contain many people, and because of the building's tremendous size, emergency response is challenging with significant potential for major incidents.
High buildings contain a fire alarm system designed to alert occupants when activated.
Types of fire alarm devices include smoke detectors, thermal detectors and sprinkler flow switches. If you discover a fire, immediately activate a red manual pull station near a stairwell and leave the floor. This will identify the specific location at the lobby alarm panel to responding fire-fighters.
Above all it is very important to ensure that, the emergency equipment installed at the building is in good working conditions and the residents should be familiar with the use and handling of the fire fighting facility like – fire extinguishers, fire hydrant system and the fire alarm system. They should also conduct the mock drill periodically to ensure the effectiveness of the system.
Workshop on “ Safety Leadership through BBS”One Day training workshop was organized on “Safety Leadership through BBS” at Pata & Bengaluru on
23rd December 2016 and 2nd January 2017 respectively.
During the training workshop various issues on the obstacles and factors for BBS success along with the Safety Leadership, Benefits and Common safety Leadership strategies and influences were addressed.
Various case studies and methodology for behavioral observation & implementation of BBS were discussed, followed by various videos and the interactive session keeping the training gripping and captivating during training workshop.
The training workshop ended with the classroom exercise using play cards on safety leadership for correcting unsafe behavior and conditions.
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Source of Release
A point from which a flammable gas, vapor or liquid may be released into atmosphere. Ex. Flanges, instrument connections, pump seals, etc.
Aim of Area Classification
To avoid ignition of releases that may occur from time to time The approach is to reduce to an acceptable level the probability of coincidence of a flammable atmosphere and an electrical or other source of ignition.
Hazardous Area
A three dimensional space in which a flammable atmosphere may be expected to be present at such frequencies
Requirement of Hazardous Zone Classification
Electrical Equipment Does Not Become a Source of Ignition
as to require special precaution for the design and construction of equipment, and the control of potential ignition sources.
Extent of Hazardous Area Direct Example Approach
limited to common facilities Point Source Approach
release rates are dependent on process conditions
Risk-based Approach an option methodology which may reduce the hazardous area determined by the point source approach.
Grade of Release
Continuous: A release that is continuous or nearly so.
Primary: A release that is likely to occur periodically or occasionally in normal operation. (Vents, Sample points, etc.)
Secondary: A release that is unlikely to occur in normal operation and, in any event, will do so only infrequently and for short periods. (Flanges, Instrument connections, etc.)
Subdivision of Hazardous Area Zone 0: flammable atmosphere is continuously
present or present for long periods.
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Zone 1: flammable atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation.
Zone 2: flammable atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it occurs, will exist only for short period.
Zone and Division
Continuous Release
Primary Release
Secondary Release
Codes and Standards
Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 IEC 60079, IP 15, API 505, NFPA 497
Division 1 Division 2 API 500, NEC Article 500, NFPA 497
Relationship between grade of release and zone
Indications of the frequency of the occurrence and duration may be taken from codes relating to specific industries or applications.
Continuous grade release > 1 000 h
Primary grade of release 10 - 1 000 h
This rule of thumb is derived from API RP 505
Secondary grade of release 1 - 10 h
Grade of Release and Zone (Division)
Under unrestricted ‘open air’ conditions:
Continuous grade normally leads to Zone 0 (Division1)
Primary grade normally leads to Zone 1 (Division 1)
Secondary grade normally leads to Zone 2 (Division 2)
Cone Roof Storage Tank
Effect of Ventilation The term ‘grade of release’ and ‘zone’ are not
synonymous.
Poor ventilation may result in a more stringent zone while, with high ventilation provision, the converse will be true.
Zone ClassificationFloating Roof Storage Tank
Most of European companies use IP15 Code + amendments/supplements.
American companies refer to API RP 505 (zone system), RP 500 (division system).
The IEC classification system, used throughout much of the world outside of North America, varies from the traditional NEC Class/Division system in that it recognizes three levels of probability that a flammable concentration of material might be present. These levels of probability are known as Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2. The Zone designations replace the Divisions found in the NEC system. No exact correlation can be made between the Zone and Division designations
Classification of Zone (Division)
Zone (Division) classification is based on the frequency of release.
Each zone (division) is further classified into Groups and Temperature Class based on the properties of flammable material processed in that zone (division).
Group Flammable Material (Cases and Vepors)
Maximum Experimental Safe
Gap (MESC)
Minimum Igniting
Current Ratio (MIC)
IIA Propane >0.9 mm >0.8 Acetone Benzene
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Butane Methane Petrol Hexane Paint Solvents
IIB Ehtylene 0.5...0.9 mm 0.45...0.8 Propylene Oxide Ethylene Oxide Butadiene Cyclopropane Ethyl Ether
IIC Hydrogen <0.5 mm <0.45 Acetylene Carbon Disulphide
IEC 60079-12 provides an overview of classification by MESG and MIC procedures.
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres is divided into 2 groups per EN 50014:
Group I — Electrical apparatus for mines susceptible to firedamp (for use underground, Mines) (Methane)
Group II — Electrical apparatus for places with a potentially explosive atmosphere, other than mines susceptible to firedamp
The subdivision is based on the maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) for flame-proof enclosures or the minimum ignition current (MIC) for intrinsically safe electrical apparatus as required in the specific European Standards as shown:
Temperature Class Temperature Class is assigned to flammable
material based on its auto-ignition temperature.
Maximum Surface Temperature of Electrical
Equipment
Temperature Class
4500C 8420C T13000C 5720C T22000C 3920C T31350C 2750C T41000C 2120C T5850C 1850C T6
Auto-ignition Temperature (AIT)
Minimum temperature required to initiate or
cause self-sustained combustion of the fluid independent of the heating.
Material AIT (0C) Temperature Class
Methane 595 T1Ethane 515 T1
Propane 470 T1Butane 3651 T2Pentane 285 T3
Selection of Electrical Equipment Factors to be considered:
Zone in which the equipment will be used.
Sensitivity to ignition of the material likely to be present, expressed as a gas group.
Sensitivity of the material present to ignition by hot surfaces, expressed as a temperature class.
Selection According to Zone Classification
Equipment suitable for Zone 0 can be used in Zones 0, 1 or 2.
Equipment suitable for Zone 1 can be used in Zones 1 or 2.
Equipment suitable for Zone 2 can be used only in Zone 2.
Selection According to Gas Groups Grouping becomes more severe in going from
IIA to IIB to IIC.
Group IIB equipment may be used in place of Group IIA equipment.
Group IIC equipment can be used in place of equipment for both Group IIA and IIB.
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Off-Site Mock Drill at Gail Sites
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PATA
VIJAIPUR
GANDHAR
PATA
VIJAIPUR
GANDHAR
Oil Industry Safety Directorate ( OISD ) Awards
GAIL won prestigious OISD Award for the Year 2014-2015:
Pata & Vijapur under Category “Other Processing Plant”
Hazira Vijaipur Jagdishpur Natural Gas Pipeline under Category “Cross Country Pipeline - LPG & Gas Pipeline”
Gas Processing Unit, Gandhar under Category “Most Consistent Safety Performer - Gas Processing Plant”
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Before saying anything about stress, We need to Understand what is a healthy Job?
A healthy job is likely to be one where the pressures on employees are appropriate in relation to their abilities and resources, to the amount of control they have over their work, and to the support they receive from people who matter to them.
As health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity but a positive state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, a healthy working environment is one in which there is not only an absence of harmful conditions but an abundance of health-promoting ones.
What is a stress?
In simple term, Stress is pressure or strain put on a material object. It can be good and bad. Good stress is called Eustress and defined as it occurs when the gap between what one has and what one wants is slightly pushed, but not overwhelmed. For example Eustress gives us positive feelings and makes us feel good about ourselves to achieve the goal which is far, challenging but that motivates you to continue working.
Characteristics of Eustress:
Motivates, focuses energy. Is short-term. Is perceived as within our coping abilities. Feels exciting. Improves performance.
Bad stress is called distress. It occurs when we have excessive adaptive demands placed upon us. It can be said that when the demands upon us are so great that they lead to bodily and mental damage. Distress is damaging, excessive or pathogenic (disease producing) stress.
Characteristics of Distress:
Causes anxiety or concern.
Stress: Occupational Hazard Can be short- or long-
term.
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities.
Feels unpleasant.
Decreases performance.
Can lead to mental and physical problems.
What is work-related stress?
Work-related stress is the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope.
Stress occurs in a wide range of work circumstances but is often made worse when employees feel they have little support from supervisors and colleagues, as well as little control over work processes.
There is often confusion between pressure or challenge and stress and sometimes it is used to excuse bad management practice
Pressure at the workplace is unavoidable due to the demands of the contemporary work environment. Pressure perceived as acceptable by an individual, may even keep workers alert, motivated, able to work and learn, depending on the available resources and personal characteristics. However, when that pressure becomes excessive or otherwise unmanageable it leads to stress. Stress can damage an employees' health and the business performance.
Work-related stress can be caused by poor work organisation (the way we design jobs and work systems, and the way we manage them), by poor work design (for example, lack of control over work processes), poor management, unsatisfactory working conditions, and lack of
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support from colleagues and supervisors.
Research findings show that the most stressful type of work is that which values excessive demands and pressures that are not matched to workers’ knowledge and abilities, where there is little opportunity to exercise any choice or control, and where there is little support from others.
What are stress-related hazards at work?
Stress related hazards at work can be divided into work content and work context.
Work contents includes –
Job content - Monotony, meaningless of tasks, lack of variety, etc
Work load and work pace - Too much or too little to do, work under time pressure, etc.
Working hours - Strict or inflexible, long and unsocial, unpredictable, badly designed shift systems
Participation and control (lack of participation in decision-making, lack of control over work processes, pace, hours, methods, and the work environment)
Work context includes –
Career development
Status and Pay - Job insecurity, lack of promotion opportunities, under- or over-promotion, work of 'low social value', unclear or unfair performance evaluation systems, being over- or under-skilled for a job
Role in the organization - Unclear role, conflicting roles
Interpersonal relationships - Inadequate, inconsiderate or unsupportive supervision, poor relationships with colleagues, bullying/harassment and violence, isolated or solitary work, etc.
Organizational culture - Poor communication, poor leadership, lack of behavioural rule, lack of clarity about organizational objectives,
structures and strategies),
Work-life balance - Conflicting demands of work and home, lack of support for domestic problems at work, lack of support for work problems at home, lack of organizational rules and policies to support work-life balance
Stress at work (warning sign):
Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed
Apathy, loss of interest in work
Problems sleeping
Fatigue
Trouble concentrating
Muscle tension or headaches
Stomach problems
Social withdrawal
Loss of sex drive
Using alcohol or drugs to cope
Answer of Stress to Individual: Stress cannot be prevented in human life it can only be managed. Few tips for managing the stress is given below:
Beat stress by initiating positive relationships- Talking face to face with a good listener can help to quickly calm your nervous system and relieve stress.
Get moving - Regular exercise is a powerful stress relieve
Eat well - Food choices have a huge impact on how you feel during the work day. Eating small, frequent and healthy meals, for example, can help your body maintain an even level of blood sugar, keeping your energy and focus up, and avoiding mood swings. Low blood sugar, on the other hand, can make you feel anxious and irritable, while eating too much can make you lethargic.
Get enough sleep - Stress can cause insomnia, but a lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to even more stress. When you're well-rested, it's much easier to keep your emotional balance,
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a key factor in coping with job and workplace stress.
Prioritize and organize - When job and workplace stress threatens to overwhelm you, there are simple, practical steps you can take to regain control over the situation.
Create a balanced schedule
Leave earlier in the morning
Plan regular breaks
Prioritize tasks
Break projects into small steps
Delegate responsibility
Be willing to compromise
Answer of Stress to Employer/Manager –
Improve communication - Listen attentively to an employee in a calm, face-to-face setting.
Consult your employees -
Share information with employees to reduce
uncertainty about their jobs and futures.
Give workers opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their jobs.
Be sure the workload is suitable to employees’ abilities and resources; avoid unrealistic deadlines.
Show that individual workers are valued.
Offer rewards and incentives.
Provide opportunities for career development.
Promote an “entrepreneurial” work climate that gives employees more control over their work.
Cultivate a friendly social climate
Provide opportunities for social interaction among employees.
Establish a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
Make management actions consistent with organizational values.
Biodiversity Assessment at GAIL
Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term given to the variety of life on Earth. It is the variety within and between all species of plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems within which they live and interact. All species of plants taken together are known as flora and all species of animals taken together are known as fauna which includes birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.
Biodiversity is the life support system of our planet - we depend on it for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink, in short the habitat in which we live. Wetlands filter pollutants from water, trees and plants reduce global warming by absorbing carbon, and bacteria and fungi break down organic material and fertilize the soil. The connections between biodiversity and our
sustainable future appear closer and closer the more we look into it. We literally need to conserve biodiversity like our lives depend on it.
GAIL, being a Public Sector enterprise with the Government of India as its major stake holder, aims to play its role in conservation of biodiversity. GAIL (India) Limited has been continuously taking initiatives to safeguard environment and biodiversity along with its diverse business segment. GAIL understands the value of the green spaces present within its premises, and would like to feature the unique aspects of the flora and fauna to the general audience. Biodiversity Assessment and Documentation is the first and most essential step towards its conservation. With this in view, a project on Assessment of Biodiversity has been undertaken at GAIL.
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HAZCHEM
Emergency Action Codefor fire or spillage
1 Coarse spray 2 Fine spray3 Foam 4 Dry agent
• Alcohol resistant foam
P VLTS
DiluteRS V
BA & Fire KitTW V
LTSContain
XY V
BA & Fire KitZ
E Public Safety Hazard
SubstanceClassLabelUN No.
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Advisory Service222 Exhibition Street Melbourne 3000
1800 136 089 worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Emergency Action Code Additional Information
Dry agent Water must not be allowed to come into contact with the substance at risk.
Alcohol resistant foam •2 or •3 Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred medium. If not available:•2 use Fine Spray or Water Fog•3 use Normal Protein Foam
V Substance can be violently or even explosively reactive, including combustion.
LTS Liquid-tight chemical protective suit with BA. Full FIRE KIT should also be worn for thermal protection if the substance is: Liquid Oxygen, or
Liquefied Toxic Gas (Division 2.3), orToxic Gas with sub-risk 2.1 or 5.1, orClass or sub-risk 3, orDivision 5.1 PGI with sub-risk 6.1 or 8, orCarried at temperature >100°C
Dilute May be washed to drain with large quantities of water.
Contain Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
E People should be warned to stay indoors with all doors and windows closed. Evacuation may need to be considered. Consult control, police and product expert.
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