EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Overview

1.0 Purpose

The Emergency Action Plan provides guidance on actions necessary for emergency situations, which could cause hazard to life or property from accidental or natural causes. Specifically, guidance is provided to:

· Protect life and property

· Minimize severity of emergency situations

· Comply with state and federal regulations

Specific procedures covered by this Emergency Action Plan can be found in the appendixes of this part.

2.0 Scope

These Emergency Action procedures apply to all Cheyenne Drilling site personnel, on-site contract personnel, contractors and visitors.

3.0 References

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910 Subpart E, 1910.38.

4.0 Definitions

In order to perform the Emergency Action Plan properly, certain terms must be defined. A list of such terms and their definitions may be found in appendix B of this part.

5.0 Procedure

5.1 Background Information

· During an emergency, proper action saves lives. The Emergency Action Plan addresses procedures for dealing with potential hazards. However, no plan can cover every situation. All personnel require good judgement and responsibility when an emergency occurs.

· The Emergency Action Plan provides an appendix for a variety of potential emergencies.

· The Drilling Manager, Toolpusher, or senior manager / supervisor on site will fill the SMIC (Senior Manager in Charge) position. This may be the senior operator during shift work.

· The Senior Manager in Charge (SMIC) assigns specific actions and direction. All actions to combat and control an emergency situation will be addressed to these priorities:

¨ Protection of people

¨ Prevention of increased emergency

¨ Protection of environment

¨ Protection of structures and equipment

5.2 Responsibility

All employees are responsible for recognizing potential hazards, and when required, for initiating emergency actions.

5.2.1 The Drilling Manager, Toolpusher, or a designee will ensure that the following items are adhered to…

· Evaluate the number and types of hazards expected, based on past experience and general knowledge, to develop and maintain the Emergency Action Plan.

· Provide for technical assistance in the development and execution on the Emergency Action Plan.

· Provide for emergency equipment, training of employees and on-site contractors, and indoctrination of visitors on Emergency Action Plan requirements and responsibilities.

· Conduct all other actions as required in the Emergency Action Plan to maintain an effective program.

· Maintain a disaster supply kit, including a NOAA weather radio (or equivalent equipment) with alarm tone and battery back up.

5.2.2 Area supervisors (Toolpushers) have the primary responsibility for implementing Emergency Action Plan actions in their assigned areas. Area supervisors will:

· Carry out all Emergency Action Plan actions as required or assigned by the Senior Manager in Charge (SMIC).

· Conduct necessary drills in conjunction with the HSE Manager to exercise emergency evacuation plans (quarterly).

· Review the Emergency Action Plan with new employees, whenever an employee’s responsibility changes under this plan and whenever the plan changes.

5.2.3 Employees are responsible for remaining familiar with the Emergency Action Plan procedures and emergency evacuation plans.

5.3 General Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency situation at any location or facility, the following procedures should be followed:

5.3.1 Witness

It is the responsibility of the individual who witnessed the incident to:

1. Protect himself/herself.

2. Notify his/her immediate supervisor of the emergency condition and activate appropriate warning systems for all facility personnel.

3. Take appropriate action to control the incident, ONLY if properly trained and if it is possible without creating any undue risk of injury or exposure to himself/herself and/or personnel.

4. Take all reasonable measures necessary to prevent the occurrence of fires, explosions, or other releases. If one of these events has occurred, take all reasonable measures to prevent a recurrence, ONLY if properly trained and if it is possible without undue risk.

5. In most cases, the HSE Manager will serve as the Emergency Coordinator in the event of major emergency.

5.3.2 Supervisor (Toolpusher, Driller, etc.)

It is the responsibility of the informed supervisor to notify the Drilling Manager upon the discovery of an emergency situation.

5.3.3 Emergency Coordinator (SMIC)

It is the responsibility of the Emergency Coordinator or his alternate to do the following:

1. Determine the character of the emergency (i.e., source, amount of discharged materials, appropriate response, etc.)

2. Assess the present and potential hazards (i.e., likelihood of fires, explosions, etc.)

3. Activate appropriate internal facility alarms/communication systems if not already done.

4. Contact emergency services as needed (see table below). Appoint personnel to direct emergency vehicles to the emergency scene when they arrive at the plant.

5. Activate all appropriate corrective actions to remediate the emergency. Invoke all other company provisions related to environmental controls.

6. Notify private, local, state and national agencies with designated response roles, as needed.

7. Characterize the source and amount of released materials (both direct and non-direct).

The contact information listed below is available for more specialized contacts.
EMERGENCY SERVICE CONTACTS
EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
PHONE #

EPA Region 6

Water Management Division
(214) 665-6444

Oklahoma Emergency Management Agency
(800) 262-3400

Spill or Release of Hazardous Material that exceeds reportable quantity Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)
(405) 702-7100

National Response Center
(800) 424-8802


911

Oklahoma Emergency Management Agency
(405) 425-2097

Injury


Fire Department
911

Ambulance
911

Fire/Explosion
Electric Power
Emergency
Fire Department
911

Water & Sewer


Other OSHA*-Washington, D.C.
(800) 321-6742

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
(405) 848-6724

EPA Region 6 Hotline
(800) 887-6063

Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
(800) 429-9300

Hazmat Information Line
(802) 479-2307

*OSHA must be notified by telephone within eight (8) hours if three (3) or more people have been injured requiring hospitalization, or if one or more fatalities have occurred.

* Local emergency numbers and contact information shall always be referenced at the individual rig locations and shall be maintained at these locations for the duration of the drilling operations.

5.4 Notification Procedures

5.4.1 In the event of an emergency or a situation that could evolve into an emergency, the SMIC must be informed immediately.

5.4.2 Employees/contractors/visitors will be notified (as needed) of emergencies by the SMIC, immediate supervisor or the facility alarm.

5.4.3 To notify off-duty personnel (as required) refer to the Employee Emergency Contact maintained by the Administrative Office.

5.4.4 After initial notification, on-scene supervisors will provide additional guidance and direction.

5.4.5 Contact emergency assistance by calling 911.

5.4.6 If media interest is expected, the HSE Manager or a designee will handle any public relation issues.

5.5 Emergency Evacuation

5.5.1 The need to evacuate can be for many reasons. The SMIC shall coordinate and direct evacuation using posted routes and designated assembly areas, or if on rig location, the most “common sense” approach to evacuation of the area.

5.5.2 The SMIC will determine if all personnel are accounted for. If not, emergency response personnel will be notified. Following the personnel accounting, another assembly area may be designated by the SMIC.

· Do not try to move vehicles.

· Stay clear of emergency vehicles.

· Follow emergency personnel instructions.

· Be patient, wait for the all clear.

5.5.3 Floor plans with evacuation routes will be posted throughout the facility or on rig locations (if applicable). In case of fire or explosion, the normal evacuation route may be inaccessible. In this case, alternate routes shall be used.

NOTE: Site-specific evacuation routes should be referenced at each individual rig location. Generally, emergency evacuation assembly areas shall be at the end of the pipe rack.

5.5.4 When the SMIC determines the need for emergency evacuation exists, all employees, contractors and visitors will be notified:

· By evacuation alarm

· By immediate supervisor.

· Supervisors will be notified by the SMIC.

5.5.5 Supervisors will immediately start actions, taking into consideration the nature and extent of the emergency. Where a specific procedure has not been established, use good judgement in determining what course to follow.

5.5.6 Additional actions (if they can be done without additional risk):

· As directed by SMIC.

5.5.7 Exit Signs

A readily visible sign shall mark exits. Readily visible signs in all cases shall mark access to exits where the exit or way to reach it is not immediately visible to the occupants.

A sign reading “Not an Exit” shall identify any door, passage, or stairway which is neither an exit nor a way of exit access, and which is so located or arranged as to be likely mistaken for an exit. They may be identified by a sign indicating actual usage, such as “Storeroom,” “Lunchroom,” or the like.

Every required sign designating an exit or way of exit access shall be readily visible. No equipment which impairs visibility of an exit sign shall be permitted, nor shall there be any brightly illuminated sign (for other than exit purposes) or object in or near the line of vision to the required exit sign that would detract attention form the exit sign.

Every exit sign shall be distinctive in color and shall provide contrast with the surroundings.

A sign reading “Exit” with an arrow indicating the directions shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent.

Every exit sign shall be suitably illuminated by a reliable light source giving a value of not less than 5 foot-candles on the illuminated surface.

Every exit sign shall have the word “Exit” in plainly legible letters not less than 6 inches high, with the principal strokes of letters not less than ¾” wide.

5.5.8 Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting shall be provided wherever it is necessary for employees to remain at their equipment or operator stations to shut down equipment in case of power failure. Emergency lighting shall be provided at stairways and passageways or aisle-ways used for emergency exit in case of power failure.

Emergency lighting shall be tested as follows:

Monthly – 10 seconds of operation

Annually – 1.5 hours of operation

A record shall be maintained of all emergency lighting tests and required servicing. To facilitate this, each lighting system shall be marked with an identifying number.

5.5.9 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers shall be located throughout the facility, on rig locations, (including office areas), that is suitable for the conditions and hazards present.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be mounted, readily accessible, and not obstructed from view. Fire extinguishers shall not be placed on floors, ledges or equipment, except at the bottom or rig floor stairways, or as indicated by designated storage areas on rig locations.

Fire extinguishers shall be located based on the following:

Class of Fire
Maximum Travel Distance to Extinguisher

A & D 75 Feet

B 50 Feet

C Based on existing

Class A & B hazards

Portable extinguishers shall be visually inspected monthly with an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination.

Qualified personnel based on OSHA and manufacturer’s requirements shall do hydrostatic testing.

A record of the monthly and annual maintenance checks shall be made and retained for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary (or other OSHA representative) upon request.

All personnel on-site shall be given initial and annual training to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.

6.0 Employee Training

Emergency Action Plan procedures shall be made available to employees through new employee orientation and postings on bulletin boards. In addition:

· The Emergency Action Plan shall be reviewed with employees whenever the employee’s responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change, and whenever the plan changes.

· Training and annual re-training shall include:

¨ Reporting emergencies.

¨ Evacuation routes and assembly areas.

¨ Alarms and warning systems.

¨ Specific assigned actions.

· Periodic drills will be conducted to assure that all employees know what to do in case of an emergency. Persons with specific duties will receive additional training.

7.0 Recordkeeping

All records dealing with emergencies shall be compiled and retained by the HSE Manager, or a designee, in accordance with Cheyenne Drilling policy.

Written records shall be kept by the HSE Manager or his designee of the names of the persons trained, the type of training provided, and the dates of the training. Records shall be maintained for at least three years.