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Pilot Plant Operational Safety
A Clean Safety Record
SGS takes pride in our clean safety record. However, we are determined to continually improve our health and safety policies and procedures. We promote health and safety practices with proactive standard operating procedures, such as Management of Change (MOC) and Permit to Work (PTW) program. Our combined health and safety regulations and operating standards keep our safety record above par.
SAFETY STANDARDS
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| Entrance and Property Security Anyone entering or leaving our site, no matter whether they are SGS employees, clients, contractors or delivery services, must individually sign-in and sign-out through our security gate. Fencing and barbed wire surrounds our entire property and our gate is guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The guaranteed protection of our facilities, and your data and IP security, is an important consideration for us. |
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| Site Orientations SGS senior management is very involved in the safety program at Fort MacKay. Here our Managing Director of Canadian Operations reviews the safety orientation with our Canadian Director of Safety. Before going onsite, all visitors and staff must attend to the safety orientation protocol. |
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| Personal Protective Equipment On the plant floor, our employees and visitors must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Mandatory personal protective equipment includes a hard hat, steel-toed boots and safety glasses. We also supply Tyveck and reflective suits, coveralls, flame retardant clothing and gloves when needed. |
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| ABSA Inspection, Certification and Testing The SGS facilities in Alberta are certified, tested and inspected under the codes developed by ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association). ABSA is the leading pressure equipment safety authority for the province of Alberta. All of ABSA’s programs are implemented with strict adherence to regulations enforced by legislation. |
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| Management of Change SGS facilities in Fort McMurray and Fort McKay adhere to a strict code of change implementation. The Management of Change (MOC) procedure is an essential risk assessment process used to determine hazards and evaluate risks associated with changes and modifications. Management ensures that all changes and modifications are covered by an MOC review, regardless of size, cost or duration. For any major process changes that are initiated, SGS uses a HAZOP procedure. The HAZOP procedure identifies hazards and operability problems associated with an operation or structure. This procedure ensures each project undergoes a safety review and that the minimum safety standards are built into the project design. |
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| Permit to Work Structure Our Permit to Work (PTW) structure is a management system that controls different jobs/activities preformed by controlling risk, clarity, authority and responsibility. The PTW is a standardized and audited procedure followed by all employees and contractors. The four types of work permits that SGS utilizes are general, cold-work permit hot-work permit and miscellaneous. |
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| Field Level Risk Assessment Procedure SGS has incorporated the Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) procedure into our Health and Safety code. This procedure is completed whenever a new procedure, or piece of equipment, is introduced to the facilities. It is designed to eliminate all possible hazards and reduce risk. All employees must complete this procedure. |
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| Emergency Response Equipment In the unlikely event of a fire, Emergency and First- Response safety stations are located at all plant exits. Fire extinguishers, a fire blanket and a first aid kit are available for easy access. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment is also on-site and ready for emergency response situations. All members of the Response Team are certified and trained in its use. |
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| Emergency Response Procedure Evacuation Drills are conducted on a bi-weekly basis. This is to ensure that evacuation procedures are carried out according to standard. During an evacuation drill, or an actual emergency, all staff and visitors gather at Muster Point. In order to certify that all those on-site are safe and accounted for, a roll call is performed. Our Fort McMurray Emergency Response Team liaises with the local Fire Department and local operators. They work together to ensure security and safety in the event of an emergency. Actions outlined in the Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedure are followed directly, in order to respond to every emergency situation in a safe, effective, efficient and controlled manner. |
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