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Fire and Explosion Hazard Management Guideline | Formerly IRP 18
June 9, 2016
This Energy Safety Canada Guideline is a revision of IRP 18 Fire and Explosion Hazard Management (2006).
Purpose
The purpose of this Guideline is to improve worker safety by providing industry with:
• A more thorough understanding of fire and explosion hazards.
• A process for identifying such hazards.
• An effective methods for managing these hazards.
Applicability
The recommendations in this Guideline apply to oil and gas operations where the potential for fire and explosions exist and more specifically:
• Drilling and completions operations.
• Temporary, lease site production facilities.
The intended audiences include:
• Company personnel at the management, project engineer, supervisory, and worker levels.
• Personnel in all associated support services.
Toolbox Talks
Two toolbox talks have been prepared to provide assistance. The first toolbox talk provides the basics while the second toolbox talk goes into practical applications.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Management Toolbox Talk (Part 1 - The Basics)
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Management Toolbox Talk (Part II - Practical Applications
Infographic
An infographic on USA fatalities associated with fires and explosions while conducting hot work has been prepared by industry participants through the OSHA/NIOSH/National STEPS Network Alliance. Click here to download. Similarily, an infographic on hazards of mobile engines in relation to fires has been created that can be downloaded here and a hazard alert on the limitations of gas monitors can be downloaded here.
Feedback
Any feedback on this document should be sent to safety@energysafetycanada.com.
