Emergency response plan (ERP) for a hazardous production facility
Who needs it and when
- A new hazardous production facility (HPF – an industrial site classed as hazardous under Kazakhstan law) is being launched. The plan is needed before work begins
- The annual endorsement is due. The plan is submitted to the emergency rescue service no later than 1 December
- The production technology or the control of the process has changed. Amendments are made within 10 calendar days
- An accident has occurred at the facility, or you have signed a contract with a different emergency rescue service
- You need to prepare and hold the annual emergency drill
Legal basis
- Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 188-V of 11 April 2014 "On Civil Protection", Articles 80 and 81adilet.zan.kz
- Instruction for Developing an Emergency Response Plan and Conducting Emergency Drills and Emergency Response Exercises at Hazardous Production Facilities, Order of the Acting Minister for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 349 of 16 July 2021adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
We study the facility
Process flow diagrams, hazardous substances, deployment of personnel, the contract with the emergency rescue service.
- 02
Accident scenarios
We describe the possible accidents for each item of the plan: where they occur, how they develop and how to rescue people.
- 03
Operational part
We assign duties and the sequence of actions, and set out the procedure for notification, evacuation and medical assistance. We prepare the diagrams: firefighting, ventilation, power supply, communications.
- 04
Endorsement by the emergency rescue service
up to 10 calendar daysThe service reviews the plan. If there are comments, we address them and resubmit the plan.
- 05
Approval and entry into force
The head of the organization approves the plan no later than 10 calendar days before work begins at the facility. We prepare the schedules of exercises and emergency drills.
Total timeframeThe emergency rescue service reviews the plan within 10 calendar days. We will give you the development timeframe after studying the facility
What we need from you
- Process flow diagrams and plans of the facility
- List of hazardous substances and equipment
- Staffing arrangement and the list of officials to be notified
- Contract with a professional emergency rescue service, or details of your own service
- The current emergency response plan, if there is one
Cost
Depends on the facility and the scope of work. We will give you a quote within 1 business day.
Send a request or message us on WhatsApp – we will review your information and quote the price and timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the emergency response plan revised?
Every year: the plan is submitted for endorsement no later than 1 December. Unscheduled amendments are made within 10 calendar days when the technology changes, after an accident, and when a contract is signed with a different emergency rescue service.
Who approves and who endorses the plan?
It is approved by the head of the organization that operates the facility. It is endorsed by the professional emergency rescue service that serves the facility.
How often are emergency drills held?
At least once a year, with emergency rescue service units called out. The territorial unit of the authorized body is notified of the drill in writing at least 10 business days in advance. Emergency response exercises follow the schedule in the plan.
Are reserves for emergency response required?
Yes. The law obliges the organization to hold reserves of material and financial resources for work under the emergency response plan.
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