| Title |
Further guidance on emergency plans for major accident hazard pipelines. |
| SubTitle |
The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996. |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1997 |
| Length |
29 pages |
| ISBN |
0717613933 |
| Notes |
WEB VERSION ONLY |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the nature of pipeline hazards, some technical aspects of major accident hazard pipelines and the likelihood and consequences of pipeline failure to assist and inform local authorities when preparing for emergency plans. Contents: Emergency planning requirements; Emergency plans for pipeline failure. Also contains a sample format of a letter used to notify local authorities of a pipeline and an example of the content and structure of pipeline emergency plans. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Hazardous installations; Offshore installations; Pipeline failure; Leaks; Fire; Explosion; Toxic effects; Blast effects; Projectiles; Cryogenic effects; Asphyxiation |