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behn meyer SAFETY GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Behn Meyer has three facilities: an office buiding, a production area and a warehouse. These facilities are accessible via the road network that connects to the main road and the expressway.

a. Warehouse

Stores chemicals and acts as a temporary storage area before goods are distributed to our customers.

b. Chemical Dispersion

Processes raw materials into useful chemicals before the products are distributed to our clients.

BEHN MEYER SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The management of safety issues relating to Behn Meyer's operations is broadly defined in Behn Meyer's Safety Managemnt System (SMS) manual.

The SMS describes management measures taken by Behn Meyer to contain or control the major hazards that may arise from the activites at Behn Meyer Chemicals, in particular the establishment of an adequately trained and experienced workforce and the implementation of a safety management system.

The SMS applies to all Behn Meyer facilities with summarised responsibilities to ensure that operation and maintenance activities do not endanger the health and safety of the employees as well as the environment and assets of the neighbouring communities.

LOCATION

The Behn Meyer facilities are located at the points indicated on the map below:

All information was provided by the Division Manager of Behn Meyer Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. based on the assessment carried out by Major Hazard Competent Person Azlan Mohamad (HQ15/MH/00/199).

The Behn Meyer Facilities are operated by Behn Meyer Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. and are situated in Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP, Subang Jaya. The assessment was divided into two areas: TP2 for chemical dispersion and TP6 for the warehouse.

PROCESS MAP

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ON SITE

Chemicals

Hazard Symbols

Descriptions

Lowinox CPL

May form explosive dust — air mixture.
Extinguishing media: water mist, dry powder, carbon dioxide or foam only. ERT must wear SCBA and full body cover.
Do not use water on the chemicals — high risk of explosion.

Atomic Sulphur

May form dust clouds.
Extinguishing media: water mist only. ERT must wear SCBA.
Do not use water on the chemicals — high risk of explosion.

Perkacit ZDEC

Incompatible with oxidising agents.
Extinguishing media: Water, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide only. ERT must wear SCBA.

Cosmonate T-80

May emit carbon dioxide when reacting with water.
Extinguishing media: water, mist, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, dry sand or foam only. ERT must wear SCBA and full body cover.
Do not use water on the chemicals.

The section of the report details the characteristics of chemical substances stored and handled at Behn Meyer facilities that were identified as hazardous substances under CIMAH Regulations 1996.

HAZARDOUS INFORMATION

Type of Hazard

Descriptions

Fire & Explosion

In event of a fire, the chemical may form an explosive dust-air mixture. The burning also produces irritant perfumes, and exposure to decomposition may be hazardous to death.

Health

The substance may cause skin irritation and or an allergic skin reaction. Avoid contact with the eyes as it may cause serious irritation. The substance may also induce allergic reactions, asthma symptoms, breathing difficulties or even death if inhaled over a prolonged period of time.

Environment

The chemical produce harm to the environment. Do not allow contact with soil, surface and ground water. It is also important to avoid to dispose the chemical into surface water or sanitary sewer system without proper treatment system.

Release to the air

The area within a 10km radius of either site must be warned in the event of a major accident hazard, although the risks presented to the surrounding areas are considerably low as the chemicals present in the TP6 facility are only for storage purposes, and the chemicals present in the TP2 facility undergo certain mixing processes in ambient temperature and pressure that are not inherently complex or dangerous.

OSHA INFORMATION

Behn Meyer has been classified as a Major Hazard Installation (MHI) under Regulation 12(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards) 1996 as there are chemicals that exceed threshold quantity according to Schedule 1, therefore requiring the owner to prepare a report to its industrial activity as per Regulation 14 of the CIMAH Regulations.

Behn Meyer has undergone the industrial activities assessment by qualified Major Hazard Competent Person under the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia, and the report has been sent on 21 February 2016.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PUBLIC IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Calm

Don't panic. Please follow the instructions of local authorities.

Stay

Please do not approach the facility in an emergency situation as it may increase the risk to your person, and you may interfere with the rescue operations.

Cooperate

Please cooperate fully with local authorities by following their instructions.

Wait

Wait for new instructions from local authorities.

Alert

Stay alert for the latest information from the local authorities. In severe conditions, the area within a 10km radius must be evacuated.

GENERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLAN