Overview
M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has an LPG Bottling plant near Mandir Hasaud, Dist. Chhattisgarh
Given increasing demand of the LPG consumption scenario in Raipur and nearby region, HPCL Management has proposed to enhance the LPG Bottling capacity of the plant by constructing new 24 Head Electronic carousel along with downstream equipment’s and other facility like Connecting platforms and unloading/loading points, New MS water tank, Extension of existing DPT (Due for Pressure Testing) Shed, Extension of LPG Pump House, New MCC (Master Control Center) room, DG Shed, Additional LPG Pump, Air Compressors, 3 No’s High masts, Additional GMS (Gas Monitoring System) and modification of Firefighting System, Road widening. After commissioning the proposed facility, the bottling capacity of the plant is 700 MT/day.
Methodology
- Pre-Audit Preparation
- Audit Team Formation
- Site Visit and Field Inspection
- Interviews and Staff Interaction
- Documentation of Findings
- Recommendations
- Audit Report Preparation
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Scope of Work
- The audit was carried out in full compliance with the following statutory and regulatory standards IS 14489 (Occupational Safety and Health Audit), OISD Standard 145 (specific to LPG bottling plants), Petroleum Rules, 1976, Factories Act, 1948
- The audit report was prepared and submitted by a person authorized by the Directorate of Factories.
- The audit covered a thorough review of safety compliance with applicable legal and operational standards, evaluation of existing safety infrastructure, systems, and procedures, identification of non-conformities and potential safety risks and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions to improve safety.
- The qualified and experienced audit team professionals completed the tasks as per HPCL’s operational, safety, and permit protocols. (Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Civil Engineers)
Conclusion and Recommendation
The site observation and documents collected were used for the study. Based on the site observation, awards were received for good engineering and OH&S (occupational health and safety) practice, and recommendations are provided.
Key recommendations
- A facility was considered for routine analysis of environmental parameters.
- The routing of vapors from painting areas was improved to ensure better dispersion.
- Handrails were provided at elevated platforms to enhance safety.
- The feasibility of installing an operator cabin was evaluated for staff comfort.
- The placement of monitoring devices at storage units was reviewed.
- Effluent was assessed before disposal to align with applicable environmental standards.