Emergency Response: Petrol

Potential Hazards

Health

• when contact with material or/and inhalation it may cause irritation and skin/eye burn.
• Fire reaction may release corrosive/toxic gases, it may cause irritation and skin/eye burn or/and explosion.
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
• Extinguishing method of Fire may cause inadvertently lead to environmental contamination and runoff may carry hazardous substances to pollute land.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Formation of Explosive Mixtures: Flammable vapors can combine with air to create explosive atmospheres, posing significant risks in both open and confined spaces.
Flashback Potential: Vapors may travel considerable distances to an ignition source and flash back to the original spill location, leading to fires or explosions.
Vapor Density and Accumulation: Many flammable vapors are heavier than air, causing them to settle and accumulate in low-lying areas such as basements, sewers, and tanks, increasing explosion risks.
Explosion Hazards in Various Environments: Accumulated vapors can lead to explosions indoors, outdoors, or within sewer systems if ignited.
Runoff Risks: Spilled flammable liquids can enter drainage systems, creating fire or explosion hazards within sewers.

Flammable Liquid Spill or Release Emergency Response for Petrol:

Small Spill

Eliminate Ignition Sources:
Immediately extinguish all potential ignition sources in the vicinity, including open flames, sparks, and electrical equipment.
Ground Handling Equipment:
Ensure that all equipment used during the cleanup is properly grounded to prevent static electricity buildup, which could ignite flammable vapors.
Avoid Direct Contact:
Do not touch or walk through the spilled material. Flammable liquids can be hazardous upon contact, and walking through the spill can spread the contamination.
Stop the Source if Safe:
If it can be done without risk, stop the leak at its source to prevent further spillage.
Prevent Environmental Entry:
Take measures to prevent the spilled material from entering waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas, as this can lead to fire or explosion hazards.
Use Foam to Suppress Vapors:
Applying foam can help suppress flammable vapors, reducing the risk of ignition.
Absorb the Spill:
Cover the spill with dry earth, sand, or another non-combustible absorbent material. Avoid using combustible materials like paper towels.
Collect and Contain Waste:
Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect the absorbed material. Place it into appropriate containers for disposal according to your facility’s hazardous waste management procedures.

Large Spill

• make a Dike or contain liquid spill for later disposal.
• reduce vapor through Water spray.

FIRST AID for Emergency Response: Petrol

• Move victim to fresh air environment.
• Call Hot line or medical service.
• Give artificial respiration or Administer oxygen, if required.
• Remove contamination from skin/eye and clothing/shoes or change if required.
• When contact with substance, immediately flush affected parts of body with running water for at least 20 minutes and Wash skin with soap and water.
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected parts of body for as long as possible with cool(not cold) water.
• Don’t remove clothing if stick to skin and Keep victim warm and quiet.
• Ensure First Aider is aware of the materials involved and how to protect.

FIRE and CONTROL

SMALL Fire

DCP (Dry Chemical Powder), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide ), water spray or regular foam mixture.

Large Fire

• utilize water or regular foam mixture through spray or fog .
• Do not use Jet/straight streams on Fire root.
• Remove any combustible material around fire area without risk to yourself.

When Fire involving Tanks or bowser/Trailer

• maintain maximum distance during fire fighting or use automictic extinguishing devices.
• initiate Cooling process for container with large quantity of water after fire is out.
• withdraw when increasing sound from pressure relief valve, safety device or appear changing in color of tank.
• For massive fire, use automictic extinguishing system; if not possible, withdraw from area/let fire burn.

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

Small Spill

initiate evacuation against fire location and apposite to wind direction for at least 1000 feet.

Fire

For bowser Fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters in all directions.
Initiate evacuation for 800 meters dia.

Large Spill

initiate evacuation against fire location and apposite to wind direction for at least 1000 feet.

Fire
For bowser Fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters dia.
Initiate evacuation for 800 meters dia.

CALL ER (emergency response) Telephone Number.

• Isolate area (spill or leak) for at least 150 feet dia.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind.
• Keep away from low areas.
• Before entering, Ventilate closed areas.