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Key Integrity Barriers
Topic 19 – Escape, Muster and Evacuation
• All facilities are required to have emergency
response plans in place and make suitable
provisions for escape, muster and evacuation of
all personnel at the facility in the event of a major
accident. These arrangements and provisions are
critical to preventing loss of life in the event of an
integrity failure.
• Escape, muster and evacuation provisions may
typically include escape routes, emergency
communications, H 2S escape sets, life-jackets, lifeboats,
etc. The provisions required must be based
on a specific assessment of the hazards at the
facility, the particular environment and the number
of personnel present. Some facilities (such as
offshore platforms) will require specially designed
muster locations to protect personnel from the
effects of the accidental event while mustering
takes place and a decision to evacuate is made.
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• All emergency response facilities must be kept
ready for use at all times. As such they must be
periodically tested and re-certified for use. It is
critical that this is carried out by organisations
and personnel with the required equipment, skills
and qualifications. In the event of unavailability or
impairment a risk assessment must be carried out.
• The critical issues to be reviewed in examining the
management of emergency response are:
– A structured and documented system for
maintenance and recertification of emergency
response equipment exists
– Implementation of appropriate drills and tests at
defined intervals to ensure personnel are familiar
with the emergency response arrangements and
to enable continuous improvement.
– Records are kept for examination and review
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