MEMO FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF NEIGHBOURING ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

JSC “OKSETA” KĖDAINIAI TERMINAL (Žibuoklių str. 22)

 FIRST AID IN CASE OF CHEMICAL POISONING

Inhaling the fumes irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, causes dizziness, headaches and blurred vision. The victim should be taken out into fresh air immediately and given first aid. If unconscious, lay them down, monitor breathing and heart rate. If the person is not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If necessary, perform a heart massage. If symptoms persist, call a doctor as soon as possible.

First aid in case of contact with skin: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If your skin is red or painful to touch, seek medical attention. If symptoms of frostbite are felt or visible (in case of exposure to LPG), bandage the affected area with a sterile dressing and seek medical attention.

First aid in case of contact with eyes: wash eyes with water while keeping them wide open (also wash areas under eyelids). Seek medical attention if redness or pain occurs.

First aid in case of ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Ingestion of larger quantities is unlikely, except in deliberate cases. If this happens, do not try to induce vomiting and seek medical advice.

RAEDINESS FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND LIQUIDATION OF CONSEQUENCES

In order to prevent accidents that may cause immediate or delayed danger to the population and the environment, “Okseta” takes care of the preparation of technical measures, organises training of employees and exercises for employees, emergency services and Kėdainiai district special services. In accordance with the internal emergency plan of the Kėdainiai, the company’s services and Kėdainiai district special services are used to deal with the consequences of accidents.

WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION

The safety report and the internal emergency plan of “Okseta” Kėdainiai oil products terminal contain a more detailed description of the hazards posed by the operation of the fuel storage terminal, the accident reporting system, and the emergency response measures. Anyone wishing to consult the company’s safety report and the internal emergency plan should contact the company’s management at +370 37400210.

Safety data sheets and additional information for stored materials are available at www.okseta.lt

“Okseta” provides safety services for light oil products, their additives and liquefied gases at oil product terminals (hereafter referred to as “OPT”).

“Okseta” started its operations at the Kėdainiai terminal at Žibuoklių str. 22 since 2018.

The Kėdainiai terminal is a hazardous facility subject to the requirements of the provisions of the Regulations on the Prevention, Elimination and Investigation of Industrial Accidents, according to which a notification of the hazardous facility and a safety report on it are submitted to the competent authority.

For the date of the last scheduled inspection of the hazardous installation and other information, see https://pagd.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys-1/valstybine-priesgaisrine-prieziura/pavojingieji-objektai

The external emergency plan for the Kėdainiai OPT is as follows

https://www.kedainiai.lt/veiklos-sritys/civiline-sauga/220

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORED AT KĖDAINIAI TERMINAL

1. Gas. Vehicle LPG is a mixture of C₂, C₃, C₄ hydrocarbons. Inhaled hydrocarbons act like drugs on the human body, causing nervous and cardiac problems, irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes. Inhalation of high concentrations of gases can cause unconsciousness or suffocation due to lack of oxygen, even for a short period of time. Liquefied gases can cause frostbite if they get on the skin or in the eyes due to intense evaporation. When burning, they release carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and saturated hydrocarbons. Maximum spread is 1000 m.
2. Petrol: Petrol vapours irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system. The liquid product can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Petrol can contain up to 1% benzene by volume, which is classified as a category 2 carcinogen, so long-term exposure can cause cancer, anaemia, leukaemia and other diseases. Inhalation of product vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. The combustion produces carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, saturated hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides. Maximum spread is 1100 m.
3. Diesel: Diesel vapours irritate the respiratory system. Inhalation of large quantities of diesel vapours can cause chemical poisoning. Diesel can contain significant amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (up to 11 % by weight). Experimental studies have shown that some of these hydrocarbons can cause cancer. Prolonged and repeated exposure to diesel causes dry and cracked skin. Its combustion produces carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, saturated hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides. Maximum spread is 1100 m.

IN CASE OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION AT KĖDAINIAI TERMINAL

The warning of the surrounding population about the emergency situation is carried out by the personnel of “Okseta” Kėdainiai terminal. The evacuation is being carried out by special services.

The following means are used to warn and inform the surrounding population of the risk and the necessary actions:

• an audible siren is activated;
• people are informed by phone;
• people are informed by the use of public police crews with their car loudspeakers.

Potential accidents and actions by nearby residents

Possible accidents at a hazardous facility include spills of petroleum products, leaks of liquefied oil gases, explosion or flare-up of gas-air mixtures, explosion and fire. The aftermath of an explosion can lead to a chain reaction of accidents. In case of fire, due to large emissions of smoke on the territory and leakage of combustion products hazardous to health to the environment, it is recommended to:

• If you notice a fire and/or hear an explosion, call the general emergency number 112 immediately;
• find out the extent of the risk, for that purpose, call +370 37400210;
• if you smell burning oil products in your apartment (house, office) because of heavy smoke, close windows and vents tightly, cover doorways and ventilation openings with damp rags;
• if you feel that smoke continues to permeate the room, leave the building.

Hazardous chemicals and their combustion products are highly irritating to the respiratory tract, the mucous membranes of the eyes and the skin, so it is essential that these parts of the body are protected:

• cover your mouth and nose with a wet handkerchief, scarf or other cloth, wear a gas mask or respirator if you have one, or cover your mouth and nose with wet gauze and leave the smoke-filled area immediately;
• Walk perpendicular to the wind to a safe and smoke-free location, avoiding lower altitude areas;
• If you are notified or instructed to evacuate, follow all such instructions immediately.

EVACUATION

• acting quickly is essential in the event of a chemical contamination risk;
• when you leave your home, turn off the gas, electrical and heating appliances, and take care of pets;
• under no circumstances should you take shelter in cellars, pits or trenches, as these are more likely to accumulate toxic substances and gas mixtures;
• take your personal documents with you.

MEMO FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF NEIGHBOURING ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY AT MARIJAMPOLĖ TERMINAL (Dariaus and Girėno str. 17)

EMERGENCIES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

An emergency is a situation arising from natural, technical, social or military causes and entailing extreme and sudden danger to nature, human life, health or property.

Fires: these occur in the event of major technological accidents in companies, transport, adverse natural conditions (droughts, forest fires), human error, etc. Fire hazards include combustible materials, electrical appliances, cigarette butts, etc.

An explosion is a phenomenon in which a combustion, chemical or nuclear reaction, electrical discharge or physical transformation of a substance occurs in a relatively small volume and a large amount of heat is released.

Accidents are disruptions to water, heat, gas and electricity supplies. Accidents occur due to technological causes (vibration, friction, temperature, pressure fluctuations, etc.), after the equipment has reached the end of its safe operating life (rust, corrosion, leakage), transport accidents (non-compliance with the safe speed limit, meteorological conditions), and natural influences (high humidity, heavy rainfall, strong winds, etc.).

Main effects:

• disruption to people’s activities and rhythms of life;
• damage to human health, deaths;
• material losses.

CIVIL PROTECTION SIGNALS 

In the event of an emergency, it is important to inform the population as soon as possible about the threat. To this end, Lithuania has developed a warning and information system for the population and the governance elements, which includes:

• electric siren – signal “Attention all!” for the transmission of the “Alert!” signal (audible radius of the signal is 1 km);
• public and commercial radio, TV and other media;
• cars with sound amplification equipment (megaphones – 300-500 m audible signal diameter);
• the use of audible alarms by economic operators;
• vehicle sound-signalling devices;
• telephone and radio communications;
• messengers.

ATTENTION TO ALL! This is the main audible civil protection warning signal transmitted by the sirens of centrally controlled or locally controlled undertakings, ships, steam locomotives, special service vehicles audible-signal measures. It draws people’s attention to the fact that an emergency situation has arisen and that they must turn on the radio or TV (LRT channel) as soon as possible, as a specific civil protection alert and a verbal announcement of the situation will be transmitted through the mass media. This signal can be issued in the event of any threat.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORED IN MARIJAMPOLĖ TERMINAL

Petrol: Vapours from car petrol irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system. The liquid product can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Petrol can contain up to 1% benzene by volume, which is classified as a category 2 carcinogen, so long-term exposure can cause cancer, anaemia, leukaemia and other diseases. Inhalation of product vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Its combustion produces carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, saturated hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides. Maximum spread – 1 km.

Diesel: Diesel vapours irritate the respiratory system. Inhalation of large amounts of diesel vapours can lead to chemical poisoning. Diesel can contain significant amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (up to 11 % by weight). Experimental studies have shown that some of these hydrocarbons can cause cancer. Prolonged and repeated exposure to diesel causes dry and cracked skin. Its combustion produces carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, saturated hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides. Maximum spread – 1 km.

Denatured/dehydrated ethyl alcohol (96 %) with unleaded petrol (4 %). This clear, colourless mixture is stable at standard natural temperatures, but at high temperatures the vapour (heavier than air) can ignite and explode from an open flame or spark. Partial decomposition produces smoke, carbon monoxide and dioxide and other harmful gases. The mixture is irritating to mucous membranes and the respiratory tract and causes respiratory and central nervous system disorders. The combustion products of ethyl alcohol are 30% less toxic than petrol.

Maximum spread – 1 km.

IN CASE OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION AT MARIJAMPOLĖ TERMINAL

The personnel of the JSC “Baltic Petroleum” oil terminal are responsible for alerting the surrounding population about the emergency situation. The evacuation is being carried out by special services. Nearby residents and businesses are alerted and informed of the danger and the necessary actions:

• by activated audio signals;
• people are informed by phone;
• via messengers.

ACTIONS BY NEARBY RESIDENTS 

• if you notice a fire and/or hear an explosion, call the fire safety number 112 immediately;
• to find out the extent of the risk, call the Marijampolė terminal at +370 620 19384;
• evacuate to a safer place if you are on the downwind side.

If residents are asked to move away from dangerously contaminated areas, they should:

• immediately put on a gas mask or a cotton-gauze bandana or towel moistened with water or a solution of baking soda or citric acid;
• wear protective clothing (various synthetic jackets, raincoats, coats);
• wear shoes, gloves, a hat and a scarf around their necks;
• leave the contaminated area as soon as possible in a direction perpendicular to the wind direction, avoiding lower altitude areas;
• when leaving home, turn off the gas, electrical and heating appliances, lock the apartment and take care of your animals (pets);
• under no circumstances should people take shelter in cellars, pits or trenches, as these are more likely to accumulate toxic substances;
• if you cannot leave the contaminated area, you must close windows and doors, vents, dampers, air vents, plug cracks, etc. tightly when you stay at home. Warn the rest of your neighbours.
• evacuation is performed in the event of a severe contamination zone. This will be communicated to the residents.

WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION

The Marijampolė oil products terminal complies with the requirements of the Industrial Accident Prevention Regulations by preparing Emergency and Accident Prevention Plans, which are updated as changes occur. In May 2023, a planned inspection of the hazardous facility was carried out. Anyone wishing to read the parts of the Emergency Situations and Accident Prevention Plan report on the safety of the surrounding population and businesses should come to the JSC “Baltic Petroleum” administration at Dariaus and Girėno str. 17, Marijampolė.

The receptionist (tel. +370 52163377) will arrange a date and time for the interested party to come to the company. The company’s occupational safety officer will provide information on relevant issues and make the requested material available at the company’s administrative premises, without the right to take it away, copy, photograph or otherwise reproduce it.

MEMO FOR CLOSE RESIDENTS AND WORKERS OF NEIGHBOURHOOD INSTITUTIONS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AT THE OIL PRODUCTS TERMINAL OF “OKSETA” IN PANEVĖŽYS (Tiekimo str. 7)

READINESS FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND LIQUIDATION OF CONSEQUENCES

In order to prevent accidents that may cause immediate or delayed danger to the population and the environment, “Okseta” takes care of the preparation of technical measures, organises training of company employees and exercises for employees, emergency services and Panevėžys district special services. In accordance with Panevėžys terminal internal emergency plan, the company’s services and Panevėžys district special services are used to deal with the consequences of accidents.

WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION

The internal emergency plan of UAB “Okseta” Panevėžys oil products terminal contain a more detailed description of the hazards posed by the operation of the fuel depot, the accident reporting system, and the emergency response measures. Anyone wishing to consult the company’s internal emergency plan should contact the company’s management at +370 37400210.

Safety data sheets and additional information for stored materials are available at www.okseta.lt

“Okseta” provides safety services for light oil products, their additives and liquefied gases at oil product terminals (OPT).

“Okseta” has started its operations at the Pavenėžys OPT at Tiekimo str. 22 since 2019.

The Pavenėžys OPT is a hazardous facility subject to the requirements of the provisions of the Regulations on the Prevention, Elimination and Investigation of Industrial Accidents, according to which a notification of the hazardous facility are submitted to the competent authority.

For the date of the last scheduled inspection of the hazardous installation and other information, see https://pagd.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys-1/valstybine-priesgaisrine-prieziura/pavojingieji-objektai

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORED AT PANEVĖŽYS TERMINAL

Diesel: Diesel vapours irritate the respiratory system. Inhalation of large quantities of diesel vapours can cause chemical poisoning. Diesel can contain significant amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (up to 11 % by weight). Experimental studies have shown that some of these hydrocarbons can cause cancer. Prolonged and repeated exposure to diesel causes dry and cracked skin. The combustion produces carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, saturated hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides. Maximum spread is 1380 m.

IN CASE OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION AT PANEVĖŽYS TERMINAL

The warning of the surrounding population about the emergency situation is carried out by the personnel of “Okseta”. The evacuation is being carried out by special services.

The following means are used to warn and inform the surrounding population of the risk and the necessary actions:

• an audible siren is activated;
• people are informed by phone;
• people are informed by the use of public police crews with their car loudspeakers.

Potential accidents and actions by nearby residents

Possible accidents at a hazardous facility include oil spills, explosions and fires. The aftermath of an explosion can lead to a chain reaction of accidents. In case of fire, due to large emissions of smoke on the territory and leakage of combustion products hazardous to health to the environment, it is recommended to:

• If you notice a fire and/or hear an explosion, call the general emergency number 112 immediately;
• find out the extent of the risk, for that purpose, call +370 37400210;
• if you smell burning oil products in your apartment (house, office) because of heavy smoke, close windows and vents tightly, cover doorways and ventilation openings with damp rags;
• if you feel that smoke continues to permeate the room, leave the building.

Hazardous chemicals and their combustion products are highly irritating to the respiratory tract, the mucous membranes of the eyes and the skin, so it is essential that these parts of the body are protected:

• cover your mouth and nose with a wet handkerchief, scarf or other cloth, wear a gas mask or respirator if you have one, use wet gauze to cover your mouth and nose and leave the smoke-filled area immediately;
• Walk perpendicular to the wind to a safe and smoke-free location, avoiding lower altitude areas;
• If you are notified or instructed to evacuate, follow all such instructions immediately.

FIRST AID IN CASE OF CHEMICAL POISONING

• Inhaling the fumes irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, causes dizziness, headaches and blurred vision. The victim should be taken out into fresh air immediately and given first aid. If unconscious, lay them down, monitor breathing and heart rate. If the person is not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If necessary, perform a heart massage. If symptoms persist, call a doctor as soon as possible.
• First aid in case of contact with skin: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If your skin is red or painful to touch, seek medical attention. If symptoms of frostbite are felt or visible (in case of exposure to LPG), bandage the affected area with a sterile dressing and seek medical attention.
• First aid in case of contact with eyes: flush eyes with water while keeping them wide open (also wash areas under eyelids). Seek medical attention if redness or pain occurs.
• First aid in case of ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Ingestion of larger quantities is unlikely, except in deliberate cases. If this happens, do not try to induce vomiting and seek medical advice.

EVACUATION

• acting quickly is essential in the event of a chemical contamination risk;
• when you leave your home, turn off the gas, electrical and heating appliances, and take care of pets;
• under no circumstances should you take shelter in cellars, pits or trenches, as these are more likely to accumulate toxic substances and gas mixtures;
• take your personal documents with you.