Safety In Road Transportation Of Petroleum Products

Topic FlowSignificance Of Road Transportation of Petroleum Products Hazardous Nature Statutory Compliance Tank Truck AccidentsChief Cause Prevention Measures By HPCL

Significance of Transportation of Petroleum ProductsWeakest link in the entire supply chain - no Direct control of the company Potential for Extensive Damage in case of an Accident High Potential For Human Error

Characteristics of PetroleumProductsHighly Inflammable Class A & Class B Petrol, Diesel, ATF, SKOClass A : Flash Point < 23 Deg Cel., Class B: FP > 23 Deg & < 65 Deg

Generate Static electricity during Handling Toxic - Contaminate Water and Air

Hazards Associated

Fire, Explosion Pollution Of Environment - Water / Air Disastrous Consequences In Case Of Accident

Growth In Consumption In Last 3 Years:Consumption Of Major Petroleum Products ('000 MT) ProductMS SKO HSD ATF Tot al Fuels 2008-09 QTY. 11258 9303 51710 4423 76694 6.65% %GR. 2009-10 QTY. 12818 9304 56242 4627 82991 8.21% % GR. 2010-11 QTY. 14200 8928 59981 5078 88187 6.26% % GR.

( The total Consumption of Petroleum products in 2010-11 was 141.7 TMT as against 137.8 TMT in 2009-10)(PPAC Data)

Tank Trucks Of OMCs On Road:35,000 Tank Trucks On Contract With OMCs for distribution to dealer network Together They Travel 25 Lakh KM Every Day

OMCs Pick Up and Delivery Points:Over 350 Depots and Terminals of OMCs Distributing to Over 38,000 OMC Retail Outlets

Applicable Statutory RulesOISD 157 Norms for POL Transportation By TT OISD 167 - Norms for Tank Truck Design & Safety OISD 165 Rescue Ops in POL Accident OISD 154 Training Programs PESO ( Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation) Dept. Of Legal Metrology

Statutory ComplianceAny Tank Truck, Before It can Be Used For Transportation Of Hazardous Goods Should PossesThe Following :Valid Registration Calibration Certificate from the Weights & Measures Explosive License From CCOE All RTO Requirements applicable for Goods Carriage (Tax, Fitness, PUC, Goods Carriage Permit Form No. 5, Vehicle and Product Insurance) Driver Licence with Endorsement For Carrying Hazardous Goods

Road Accidents Involving Tank TrucksTotal Accidents In Marketing Operations : 185 Out of the above, TT Road Accidents: 79% : 146 Out of the above, Accidents to POL TTs : 89 Total Loss of life the Marketing Operations : 232 Loss of Life due to Road Accidents : 90% : 208 Predominant Cause: Rash / Negligent Driving: 84%The above include LPG TTs also Analysis for 2004-09 by OISD

Remidial ActionIntensive and Continuous Training to TT Crew Close Monitoring of TTs as well as TT Crew Educating The Other Road Users : By Collaboration with Other Industry Members, Civil Administration, RTO etc. to Bring in overall Higher Safety Standards on Road

Training to TT CrewDefensive Driving Safe Driving To Prevent Accidents To Evoke Proper response in Emergency Situation Provide Knowledge on Hazards associated with the Products Handled To train in the Safe Operating procedures while filling at Depot /Terminal and Unloading at Retail Outlet. To train in the use of Personal Protective Equipment

Monitoring MechanismPre-Induction inspection of TT by Accredited 3rd party for safety & Statutory compliance Monitor Validity of Explosive and other Licences Vehicle Tracking System - Tracks the tank truck throughout the trip any untoward happening is captured and indicated by the system. Periodic 3rd party Inspection of TTs at every location for Non-compliance in respect of Safety fittings, Security locking Systems & Statutory compliance

Other Preventive Measures

HAZCHEM display TREM Card Coordination with Civic Administration Emergency Responses Periodic medical check up of TT crew

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Initiatives for Safety in Tank Truck Operations At HPCLNew TT fittings designed by IISc, Bangalore ABS made mandatory Max. life of TTs : 12 years when Inducted Pre-inspection by accredited 3rd party Induction of higher capacity TTs Introducing Process for Evaluation Of Performance of Transport Contractors

Additional Preventive Measures Taken By HPCLPeriodic inspection of TTs 3rd party Inspects TTs at every location for Non-compliance in respect of Safety fittings and Security locking Systems Extensive Training Process in Place Specially made Audio Video Training Program Suraksha conducted by professionals hired for the purpose. Consists of system for feedback on learning . Motivational Programs for TT crew in respect of Safe practices Periodic medical check up of TT crew

POL TT Accident - Rescue MeasuresSave Lives of TT Crew & Protect Product from FireLocalise / Control the Hazard Use of Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to salvage spillages Medical Aid Coordinate with Admn. For Handling the crowds/ Evacuation/ Diversion of Traffic

(OISD 165)

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