Safety and emergency advice - Rafnes Site and Porsgrunn Site, Norway
This section of the website is aimed at people who live or work near to the INEOS operations at Rafnes Site and Porsgrunn Site, Norway.
Safety, health and the environment at Rafnes Site and Porsgrunn Site
The INEOS ChlorVinyls operations at Rafnes and Porsgrunn are covered by very strict regulations and controls. The Company has the equipment and technical expertise to ensure that the risks involved in handling hazardous chemicals have been minimised so that manufacturing can be maintained safely 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We have prepared a detailed Emergency Plan covering our operations at these sites. Furthermore, our operations are included in the wider emergency preparedness plans for the Rafnes Industrial site and Herøya Industrial Park.
Regular emergency exercises are carried out to test our procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies that could occur at our sites. Our Emergency Plan is sent to all neighbours in the surrounding area. We train our people to very high standards and everyone who works at our sites has a very high regard for protecting safety, health and the environment. Furthermore, we work closely with the authorities to ensure that our operations are safe and do not cause harm to local people or the environment.
We are part of an industry grouping at Rafnes and Porsgrunn, which is at the centre of the process industry in Norway. We have a long tradition of co-operation and contact with local politicians, environmental groups, schools and neighbours alike. We are committed to ensuring that our operations are sustainable and continue to make a vital contribution to the local, regional and national economy of Norway.
Important emergency advice for residents living or working near to Rafnes Site and Porsgrunn Site
In the unlikely event of a major emergency occurring at one of our sites, which could impact upon the local community, a warning siren will sound.
If you become aware of a serious emergency or hear the warning siren:-
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Go indoors immediately. Shut all doors, ventilators and windows. Also shut the doors between rooms. If you have a room high up in the house, stay there.
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Any escaped gas would be blown by the wind. If caught outside, you should try to stay upwind of the gas escape.
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If you have a radio, turn it on and listen to the emergency information that will be provided.
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Avoid using the telephone as the system may become overloaded.
When the emergency is over
When the major emergency is over the siren will sound a single tone, which means that it is safe to go outside again.
Testing of the major emergency alarm
The major emergency alarm for Rafnes Site is tested every Monday at 12:00 midday.
The major emergency alarm for Porsgrunn Site is tested every Monday at 13:00pm.
Want more information?
More information, in Norwegian, is available on a poster issued by the Rafnes Industrial Site and Herøya Industrial Park in cooperation with Telemark Police District and the local Civil Defence. If you would like a copy of the poster please contact us at the following address, or you can download the information using the link below.
Ms Marit Nes
INEOS Norge AS
Rafnes
N-3966 Stathelle
Norway
Telephone: + 47 3500 6459
Email: marit.nes@ineos.com
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