MANY ISLANDS PIPE LINES (CANADA) LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL Definitions and References
Partially Controlled Flow A restricted flow of product at surface that cannot be shut off at the licensee’s discretion with equipment on site. Passive Fire Protection (PFP) PFP attempts to contain fires or slow the spread, through use of fire-resistant walls, floors, and doors. PFP systems must comply with the associated listing and approval use and compliance in order to provide the effectiveness expected by building codes.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Any combination of personal protective equipment created to ensure the health and safety of responders.
Preparedness Obligation to identify adequate capabilities and resources, train for safe response to incidents, and conduct regular reviews of the emergency response plan. Prevention Includes the evaluation of risks, probability of worst cases, facility design, maintenance programs, incident investigation and training to ensure a facility operates as intended. Provincial Emergency The safety of the public is in jeopardy from a major uncontrolled hazard. There are likely significant and ongoing environmental impacts. Immediate multi agency municipal and provincial government involvement is required. Public The group of people who may be or are impacted by an emergency (e.g., employees, contractors, neighbours, emergency response organizations, regulatory agencies, the media, appointed or elected officials, visitors, customers, etc. as appropriate). Public Protection Measures The use of evacuation, shelter-in-place, ignition, and isolation procedures to mitigate the impact of a hazardous release on members of the public. Publicly Used Facility Places where the presence of people can be anticipated. Examples include places of business, campgrounds, churches and other locations created for use by the public. Reception Centre An operations centre established in a suitable location to manage the larger aspects of the emergency that is manned jointly by government and industry staff. Recovery Assessment of damages followed by restoration of infrastructure, human and environmental conditions to a safe and acceptable condition for all stakeholders.
Residence A dwelling that is occupied full time or part time.
Response Facility Any Emergency Operations Centre, Command Post, Reception Centre, Staging Area or other facility that is used to support the emergency response activities.
Shelter-in-Place Remaining indoors for short-term protection from exposure to toxic gas releases.
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January 2025
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