POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB)
Management Plan of Pepsi Cola
Products Philippines, Inc. –Culianan
Prepared by:
Ms. Eva Ranara
Pollution Control Officer
Approved by:
Mr.Alex R. Gevera
Managing Head
____________
Date of Approval
Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan
Culianan, Zamboanga City
Table of Contents
Section
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Page
COMPANY INFORMATION………………………………………………………………….1
SUMMARY OF FINAL PCB INVENTORY…………………………………………………..2
SUMMARY OF PCB HANDLING AND STORAGE…………………………………............3
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND STORAGEAND/OR TREATMENT PLAN...4
ATTACHMENTS……………………………………………………………………………….5
1.0 COMPANY INFORMATION
Table 1 presents the basic information of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan.
Table 1. Basic Company Information
1. CCO Registration Number:
2. OR Number:
CCO-PCB-05-01-000474
3. Name of Establishment:
Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. - Culianan
4. Nature of Business:
Manufacturing
5. PSIC Code:
11041
6. Location of Establishment:
Culianan, Zamboanga City
7. Region:
9
8. ECC Number:
9. Date Issued:
ECC-R09-1108-0101
Sept 2, 2011
10. HW Registration ID: GR-R9-73-00029
11. Date Issued: Nov 6, 2015
12. Contact Information
Name of Managing Head:
Alex R. Gevera
Contact Details: 062- 992-3400
Name of Pollution Control Officer:
Eva B. Ranara
PCO Accreditation Number : 2014-IX-056 B
Tel. No.:
(062) 992-3400
Fax No.:
(062) 992-3400
13. Reporting the presence of:
Transformer
14. Land Classification:
Urban
15. Potential Receptors:
16. TSD Registration Number:
N/A
E-mail:
eva.ranara@pccpi.com.ph
17. Validity:
N/A
2.0 SUMMARY OF FINAL PCB INVENTORY
This section presents the summary of PCB’s inventoried at Pepsi Cola Products Philippines,
Inc. – Culianan. Table 2 and Table 3 present the inventory of (suspected) PCB oil, materials,
and wastes; and inventory of equipment containing PCBs, respectively, while figure 1 shows
the location of the suspected PCBs.
Table 2. Inventory of PCB Oil, Materials, and Wastes
Type of PCB Oil, materials, and Wastes
PCB Oil
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Oil
(2ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Porous Materials
(PCB≥2ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Non-Porous Materials
(PCB>10µg/100cm2)
Other PCB Wastes
TOTAL
Total weight
Table 3. Inventory of Equipment Containing PCBs
Type of PCB Oil, materials, and
Wastes
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB <50ppm))
PCB- Free Equipment
(PCB<2ppm))
Equipment with Unknown PCB
Concentration
TOTAL
[a ]All
Total Weight
(MT)
Weight of Oil
(MT)
Total Number
(MT)
3.159
0.945
3
3.159 [b]
0.945 [c]
3[d]
Classifications were based on EMB MC 2015-2017: Technical Guidance Document on PCB Management.
[b] Total
weight of Equipment Nos. 18541, 18543, and 18544 are from nameplate data.
[c] Weight
of oil Equipment Nos. 18541, 18543, and 18544 are from nameplate data.
[d] Accounts
for (30 transformers.
Figure 1. Site Map of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. – Culianan
Please provide a complete site map indicating the location of the transformers or other oil-based equipment in
your establishment and characteristics or identities of your surrounding area (e.g., residential area, agricultural
area, industrial area, school, commercial establishments, hospital, and nearby water body)
3.0 SUMMARY STATUS OF PCB HANDLING AND STORAGE
Table 4 and Table 5 summarizes the status handling and storage of PCB oil, materials,
and wastes; equipment containing PCBs respectively.
Table 4. Status of Handling and Storage of PCB Oil, Materials, and Wastes
Type of PCB Oil,
Materials and Wastes
On Site
Storage
(MT)
Off Site
Storage (MT)
On Site
Treatment
(MT)
Off Site
Treatment
(MT)
PCB Oil
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Oil
(2ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Porous Materials
(PCB≥2ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Non- Porous Materials
(PCB>10µg/100cm2)
Other PCB Wastes
TOTAL
Table 5. Status of Handling and Storage of Equipment Containing PCBs
Type of PCB Oil, materials, and
Wastes
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB <50ppm))
PCB- Free Equipment
(PCB<2ppm))
Equipment with Unknown PCB
Concentration
TOTAL
In Use
(MT)
Standby
(MT)
Decommissioned
(MT)
In Storage
(MT)
3.159
3.159
4.0 PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND STORAGE AND/ OR TREATMENT PLAN
The following tables provide the summary of the proposed environmentally sound storage
and/ or treatment plan of the PCBs of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.-Culianan:
• Table 6. PCB Oil, Materials, and Wastes Treatment and Disposal Plan
• Table 7. Equipment Containing PCBs for Onsite Storage
• Table 8. Equipment Containing PCBs for Offsite Storage
• Table 9. Equipment Containing PCBs for Onsite Treatment
• Table 10. Equipment Containing PCBs for Offsite Treatment
Specific plan per equipment or waste can be accessed through the online PCB database.
Table 6. PCB Oil, Materials, and Wastes Treatment and Disposal Plan
Type of PCB Oil, materials, and Wastes
PCB Oil
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Oil
(2ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Porous Materials
(PCB≥2ppm)
PCB- Contaminated Non-Porous Materials
(PCB>10µg/100cm2)
Other PCB Wastes
TOTAL
Total weight
Table 7. Equipment Containing PCBs for Onsite Storage
Type of Equipment
Containing PCBs
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500ppm)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB<50ppm)
Equipment with
unknown PCB
concentration
TOTAL
Total
Weight of
Equipment
(MT)
For Onsite Storage
Total
Total Number
Weight of
(Pieces)
Oil (MT)
Target Schedule for
Onsite Storage
Table 8. Equipment Containing PCBs for Offsite Storage
Type of Equipment
Containing PCBs
Total
Weight of
Equipment
(MT)
For Offsite Storage
Total Weight of Total Number
Oil (MT)
(Pieces)
Target
Schedule for
Offsite
Storage
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500pp
m)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB<50ppm)
Equipment with
unknown PCB
concentration
TOTAL
Table 9. Equipment Containing PCBs for Onsite Storage
Type of Equipment
Containing PCBs
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500pp
m)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB<50ppm)
Equipment with
unknown PCB
concentration
TOTAL
Total
Weight of
Equipment
(MT)
For Onsite Storage
Total Weight of Total Number
Oil (MT)
(Pieces)
Target
Schedule for
Onsite
Storage
Table 10. Equipment Containing PCBs for Offsite Storage
Type of Equipment
Containing PCBs
Total
Weight of
Equipment
(MT)
For Offsite Storage
Total Weight of Total Number
Oil (MT)
(Pieces)
PCB Equipment
(PCB≥500ppm)
PCB- Contaminated
Equipment
(50ppm≤PCB<500pp
m)
Non- PCB Equipment
(2ppm≤PCB<50ppm)
Equipment with
unknown PCB
concentration
TOTAL
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
1. Health and safety plan.
2. Emergency preparedness and response plan.
Target
Schedule for
Offsite
Storage
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
Of
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. –
Culianan, Zamboanga City
Prepared by:
Ms. Eva Ranara
Pollution Control Officer
Approved by:
Mr.Alex R, Gevera
Managing Head
____________
Date of Approval
Health and Safety Plan
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Health and safety is really important when working in an area with polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) and/ or handling PCB-containing equipment or materials. This health and safety plan
(HASP) is focused on protecting personnel from exposure to PCBs.
In compliance with the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for PCBs, the HASP of Pepsi Cola
Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan is composed of the following elements:
• Policy and scope
• Health and safety organizational structure
• PCB-related hazards identification, risk assessment, and corresponding controls
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) program
• Worker health monitoring
• Personnel training
2.0 POLICY AND SCOPE
Policy Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan is committed to protect the health and safety to
our workers. This commitment is manifested in our health and safety policy as shown below:
Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.-Culianan is a beverage manufacturing company.
We are committed to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace to all our
employees by encouraging them to:
• Be involved in the workplace health and safety programs.
• Adhere to all established health and safety procedures.
• Wear personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Report all accidents and incidents.
• Help new employees, trainees, and visitors understand the right safety.
The policy applies to all our business processes and to all employees including subcontractors and
suppliers.
3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Personnel responsible health and safety management related to PCBs are the Pollution Control
Officer (PCO), Safety Officer (SO), etc.
The company’s Health and Safety Committee (HSC) has the overall management responsibility
and the authority to provide for the proper implementation and monitoring of compliance with
the provisions of this plan; suspension or modification of work practices; administration of
disciplinary actions for individuals whose conduct does not meet the requirements set herein.
Table 1 presents the HSC of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan including their
conduct details.
Table 1. Health and Safety Committee of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. - Culianan
Position
Managing Head
PCO
Name
Mr. Alex R. Gevera
Ms. Eva Ranara
Contact Details
062-992 -3400, loc 4732
062-992-3400, loc 4738
The PCO/ SO shall be responsible for the dissemination of information contained in this HASP to all
personnel assigned to the plant or site with PCBs. As such, he/ she is responsible for the following as
necessary:
• Ensuring that workers have completed the medical surveillance program examinations and have
attended sufficient hazardous waste operations and emergency response training.
• Conduct of regular toolbox meetings on the HASP.
• Documentation of safety things.
• Documentation of all accidents or HASP violations.
• Updating the emergency contacts.
4.0 PCB- RELATED HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, AND
CORRESPONDING CONTROL
This section discusses the identification of general and site- specific hazards associated with planned
industrial activities in a plant or site with PCBs. Physical and chemical hazards are addressed separately.
The job hazard analysis identifies the potential hazards associated with PCBs and includes the description
of corresponding control measures to be implemented.
4.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Physical hazards present in Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan include the
following:
• Tripping over hoses, pipes, tools, equipment, or uneven terrain.
• Slipping on wet or oily surfaces.
• Injury due to lifting heavy samples or equipment.
• Working over or near water.
• Entanglement or injury from rotating or energized parts of equipment.
• Exposure to noise generated by motors and pumps.
• Exposure to potentially cool air temperatures and windy conditions.
• Exposure to equipment emitting radiation.
4.2 CHEMICAL HAZARDS FROM PCB EXPOSURE
Routes of PCB exposure include eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion. As such,
appropriate PPE (safety glasses, chemical- resistant gloves, chemical- resistant suit, chemicalresistant boots, respiratory protection, where warranted) should be used when handling PCBs or
equipment / materials / wastes that may be contaminated with PCBs.
Levels of risk associated with PCB exposure shall be established, and each situation shall be
evaluated by health and safety professionals.
4.3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The following are the electrical hazards present in Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. –
Culianan:
• Contact with energized PCB equipment.
• Contact with open electrical wires.
4.4 HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL
This section presents the hazard prevention and control implemented at Pepsi Cola Products
Philippines, Inc. – Culianan.
4.4.1
General Safety Precautions
General safety precautions established include the following:
• Smoking is NOT permitted in areas where PCBs or equipment/ materials/
wastes that may be contaminated with PCBs are located or stored.
• Wearing loose clothing around operating machinery (i.e., engines, etc.) is
prohibited; loose hair shall be appropriately secured.
• Work boots with steel toe and shanks shall be worn during all field work
activities.
• Hard hats, long- sleeved shirts, and long pants shall be worn as appropriate in
the working area.
• During warm weather, regular work breaks shall be made available to afford
consumption of drinking water and to limit the possibility of hyperthermia.
• All personnel shall be required to thoroughly wash hands, forearms, and face
before eating or drinking.
• Personnel shall only eat or drink in areas designated for the purpose.
• Gross decontamination and removal or disposal of all PPE shall be performed
prior to exiting process area.
4.4.2
Checking Symptoms of Exposure to PCB
The PCO shall inform all employees of non-visual symptoms that may indicate chemical
exposure such as:
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Cramps
• Irritation of eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
• Changes in complexion or skin discoloration
• Changes in apparent motor coordination
• Changes in personality or demeanor
• Excessive salivation or changes in papillary response
• Changes in speech ability pattern
Anyone exhibiting any of the above symptoms shall be immediately brought to
Zamboanga City Medical Center.
Table 2 presents the summary of hazards, risks, and corresponding controls pf Pepsi-Cola
Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan associated with PCBs.
Table 2. Summary of Hazards and Risks and Corresponding Controls
Hazards & Hazardous Events
Health & Safety
Impact
Risk (indicate
Low, Medium,
High)
Specific Controls
Physical
Chemical Hazards
Electrical Hazards
PPEs provided:
Hard hat
Goggles/ Safety glass
Work bib / Coverall
Body harness
Other, please specify: _____________
Safety Shoes
Earmuffs/ Ear plugs
Gloves
Dust Mask
5.0 PPE PROGRAM
This section describes the PPE of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan.
5.1 OVERALL PPE PROGRAM
The Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan commits to ensuring that appropriate PPEs
are provided to all employees. No visitors, suppliers, or subcontractors shall be allowed to enter
the site without complying with the required PPE.
In general, employees are required to wear the following when entering the site/ premises.
• Uniform
• Closed shoes
For areas where there are known physical hazards, the following are the PPE requirements:
• Hard hat
• Safety shoes
• Goggles
• Overall
• Earmuff
5.2 SPECIFIC PPE REQUIREMENTS FOR AREAS WITH PCBs
Workers in areas with PCBs shall wear the following PPEs:
• Disposable gloves [splash proof- mid arm, made of Viton, polyethylene, polyvinyl
alcohol (PVA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), butyl rubber, nitrite rubber, or neoprene]
• Head protection
• Safety glasses
• Chemically impervious disposable overalls
• Respirator with a twin “type A” cartridge suitable for chlorinated vapors [if dealing
with hot PCB fluid (at least 55˚C)
PPEs during emergency situation are discussed in the accompanying Emergency Preparedness
and Response Plan.
Any protective clothing that has become contaminated with PCBs shall be disposed as PCB waste
in accordance with DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2013-22: Revised Procedures and
Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes (Revising DAO 2004-36).
5.3 PPE INVENTORY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
To ensure that PPEs are available and in good condition, a PPE inventory and maintenance
program shall be implemented.
It is the responsibility of the PCO/ SO to ensure that the required inspection, replacement, and/ or
testing of the suitability of the PPEs are being conducted. Budget for up keeping and maintenance
of PPEs are part of the operational expense of the PCO/ SO and are discussed during regular HSC
Meeting.
6.0 WORKER HEALTH MONITORING
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan provides for the Annual Physical Examination (APE) of
all employees. The APE includes the following tests/ parameters:
• X-ray
• Urine/ stool examination
• Blood tests
Workers who are expected to routinely entering areas with PCBs are participants in the company’s special
health monitoring program. These persons shall be medically evaluated and cleared for use of respiratory
protection equipment and protective clothing for working with PCBs and other hazardous materials by
examining physician(s).
Workers that manifest the symptoms of PCB exposure shall be subjected to special testing/ monitoring of
PCBs.
7.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING
All workers that handle PCBs of any concentration shall be made knowledgeable about PCBs through
training on the following:
• RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 including
DAO 2013-22: Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes
(Revising DAO 2004-36)
• DAO 2004-01: CCO for PCBs, EMB MC 2015-004: Clarifications to the CCO for PCBs, and
EMB MC 2015-007: Technical Guidance Document on PCB Management
• Safety and Health Training
○ Existing Local and Departmental Occupational Hazard
○ Application of Different PPE with regards to occupational hazards
○ Safety Signs and other equipment safeguards
○ Emergency Preparedness
In addition, staff and personnel whose job specification will require them to handle PCBs shall have a
supplementary training on the following:
• Sampling, Analysis, and Monitoring
• Safety and Health Training
• Handling, Storage, and Transport of PCBs
• Identification and Inventories
• Environmentally Sound Management
○ Decommissioning
○ Decontamination
○ Treatment and Disposal
On an annual basis, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. -Culianan shall develop and implement a
Training Plan for PCBs as [part of its overall training program using the form shown in Annex 1. The
PCO/ SO shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of training plan.
ANNEX 1. PCB HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING PLAN OF PEPSI COLA PRODUCTS
PHILIPPINE, INC. – CULIANAN FOR 2015
Name of Workers
Mr. Alex R. Gevera
Ms. Eva Ranara
Required PCB Related Training
Schedule of Training
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND
RESPONSE PLAN
Of
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
Culianan, Zamboanga City
Prepared by:
Ms. Eva Ranara
Pollution Control Officer
Approved by:
Mr. Alex R. Gevera
Managing Head
____________
Date of Approval
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan is prepared as part of the
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Management Plan of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. –
Culianan and contains the following basic elements:
• Policy and scope
• EPR team organizational structure
• Potential emergencies involving PCBs
• Pre-emergency activities
• PCB incident notification
• Overall site control and PCB cleanup strategies
• PCB incident follow- up
• Training requirements
• Medical surveillance
2.0 POLICY AND SCOPE
The EPR Plan has been developed to minimize the severity of damage to human health and the
environment in the event of an unexpected PCB release. This Plan shall also applicable to any
confirmed fire, suspected contamination fire, suspected contamination, and serious injuries and/
or death as a result of a PCB- related incident.
3.0 EPR TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 1 illustrates the organizational structure of the EPR Team of Pepsi-Cola Products
Philippines, Inc. – Culianan for PCB- related incidents.
FIGURE 1- EPR Team Organizational Structure
On- Scene Commander
PCB Incident Responders
First
Aiders
Security
Team
Fire
Brigade
Evacuation
Team
HAZMAT
Team
3.1 ON- SCENE COMMANDER
The management Head1 shall be on the On- Scene Commander. In his/ her absence, the Safety
Officer (SO) or Pollution Control Officer (PCO)2 shall assume his/ her responsibilities. Duties of
the On- Scene Commander may include:
• Activating the Emergency Response Plan for PCBs and PCB Response Team
• Identifying hazards and risks involved in an emergency response situation
• Activating internal facility alarms or communication systems to notify all applicable
personnel
• Establishing a staging area for equipment, resources, and personnel
• Setting up an initial perimeter for security entrance
• Notifying, if needed, the Police Department, Fire Department, and any applicable City
organizations
• Assuming overall authority managing the emergency unless higher command arrives
(e.g., Fire Department)
• Performing emergency response termination procedures
• Conducting emergency response critique and arranging follow- up procedures
3.2 PCB TECHNICIAN/ RESPONDER
The PCB Technician/ Responder shall perform all duties assigned by the On- Scene Commander
consistent with his/ her training. Duties of the PCB Technician/ Responder may include:
• Implementing the Emergency Response Plan PCBs
• Selecting and using monitoring equipment
• Selecting and using specialized personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Performing advanced PCB control, containment, and/ or confinement operations
• Implementing decontamination procedures
• Participating in hazard identification and risk assessment of the site and termination procedures
• Participating in the development of site safety and control plan
_________
1
Identify who will be the On- Scene Commander based on the PCB Owner structure
2
Depending on the organization, this can be a different position
3.2.1
Emergency Medical Team/ First Aider
The emergency Medical Team/ first Aider shall be responsible for providing immediate
medical attention to any worker affected by the incident. The Emergency Medical Team/
First Aider shall immediately bring the persons injured to Zamboanga City Medical
Center.
3.2.1 Safety Officer
The SO advices the On- Scene Commander on all aspects of health and safety, and
recommends work stoppage if any operation threatens worker or public health or safety.
Duties of the SO may include:
• Conducting periodic inspections to ensure safety
• Monitoring on- site hazards and conditions
• Controlling entry and exit at the access control points
• Selecting protective clothing and equipment
• Ensuring that protective clothing and equipment are properly stored and
maintained
• Periodically inspecting protective clothing and equipment
• Stopping an activity if a safety concern arises
• Ensuring proper disposal of wastes incurred during the emergency response
4.0 POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES INVOLVING PCBs
Table 1 presents the potential emergencies involving PCBs and the corresponding response procedures
based on the hazard identification and risk assessment process being implemented by Pepsi-Cola Products
Philippines, Inc. – Culianan.
Table 1 Potential Emergencies Involving PCBs
PCB- related
Potential
Emergencies
PCB Spill
Possible Scenario
Impact Address
EPR/ Equipment
Material
Spill/ leaks
Spill boom
PCB Fire or
Explosion
Transformer caught
fire or exploded
Fire extinguisher
EPR/ Procedures
Protocol
Procedure for
Responding to PCB
Spill
Procedure for
Responding to PCB
Fire
Immediately contact
electric cooperative
_________
3
Should form part of the Plan as Annex or Attachment
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan shall provide the local fire department a set of
recommended procedures in the event of fires in the facility. The local fire department shall be included
in emergency drills in order for the officials and crew members to be familiarized with the facility layout.
Moreover, comprehensive signage shall be posted at strategic sites in the facility.
5.2PROVISIONS OF PCB EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
All areas where PCB- containing equipment shall be provided with the following emergency response
equipment:
• Eye wash
• Shower area
• PCB spill kit
• Fire extinguishers containing fog/ foam
• First aid kit
A drum containing the following materials shall serve as PCB spill kit:
• Vermiculite/ dry sand/ earth
• Scooper
• Organic solvent
• Rags
• Container with sealed cover
The emergency response equipment shall be regularly checked by the PCO/ SO.
5.3 PROVISION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Emergency response personnel shall use appropriate PPE for each assigned job. The following PPE shall
be available for use depending on the requirements of the situation and the training of the individual
response personnel:
• Positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus
• Totally encapsulating chemical protective suits capable of maintaining positive air pressure and
capable of preventing inward gas leakage of more than 0.5%
• PCB- resistant gloves and boots
• Air purifying half- mask or full- face respirator with appropriate cartridges
• PCB- resistant total body coverall suits
• PCB- resistant goggles
5.4 COORDINATION WITH EPR GOVERNMENT REINFORCEMENTS
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan shall coordinate the company’s Emergency Response
Plan for PCBs and applicable emergency services with the local authorities. Copies of the plan and
revisions shall be submitted to the following authorities on an annual basis or as Plan is amended.
Community contacts include:
Zamboanga City Police Department
Address: Gov. Lim Ave., Brgy. Zone IV, Zamboanga City
Tel: 0920- 945- 8949/ 0906- 368- 0749
Zamboanga City Fire Department
Address: Mayor Cesar Climaco Ave., Zamboanga City
Tel: (062) 993- 2884/ 991- 2921
6.0PCB INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
The _______________shall be notified immediately upon discovery of a PCB emergency incident by
dialing _______________.
6.1 INTERNAL NOTIFICATION
In case of a PCB incident within Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan, the personnel
who discovered the incident shall immediately notify the PCO/ SO. The PCO/ SO shall gather
information pertaining to the incident. Once information is obtained, the PCO/ SO shall notify the
Managing Head. The Managing head shall advise the SO on the appropriate action to be initiated
depending on the incident.
6.2 EXTERNAL NOTOFICATION
When PCB is released into the environment, Pepsi-Cola products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan
shall report to EMB Region 9 the incident and provide the following information:
• Location of the incident
• Name and telephone number of contact at the incident
• Type and amount of PCB released
• Size of the area involved in the incident
______
4
This is just a sample discussion. Need to follow the existing communication protocol of the
establishment
In addition, a formal report shall be submitted to EMB 9 within 24 hours, using the Annex 4 of DAO
2014-02: Revised Guidelines for PCO Accreditation. The report shall consist of the following additional
information:
• Cause of incident
• Impact of incident
• Action taken/ cleanup activities
• Equipment used to contain the discharge/ spill
• Outside assistance (Agencies with cleanup capabilities)
• Date/ time contained
• Future plan of action (include compensation plan for affected communities, if any)
The following outside agencies shall be notified and provided with the same incident report as well:
• Nearby barangay
• Local government
• Philippine Coast Guard
• etc.
7.0 OVERALL SITE CONTROL AND PCB CLEANUP STRATEGIES
To prevent employee/ visitor contamination and harm during emergency response activities, site control
activities including the following shall be used:
• Site maps (e.g., blueprints, floor exit plans)
• Designation of hot, warm, and cold zones
• Communication center (central location where all communications and plans will originate)
• Emergency decontamination protocol
Annex 2 shows the site control map of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan indicating the
above requirements. This site map is controlled and maintained by the (indicate who in the organization is
responsible for this).
The On- scene Commander shall use information provided from the site characterization and analysis
survey to determine the three emergency response zones (Hot Zone, Warm Zone, and Cold Zone).
PCB accidental releases, such as leaks and spills, shall be cleaned up within 48 hours from their discovery
in accordance with this EPR Plan. All active leaks shall be addressed by employing confinement
strategies, whichever is applicable. Daily inspection by PCO/ SO shall be done to prevent exposure.
After spill cleanup, non- porous surfaces that have come in contact with PCB shall be cleaned with an
organic solvent. A trained responder of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Culianan shall transfer
spill cleanup wastes (including the solvent wash) to a UN 1A1 approved steel drum and temporarily store
this (designated storage area) prior to environmentally sound treatment and disposal in accordance with
the revised regulations on Hazardous Wastes Management. Correspondingly, updating of the PCB
Inventory shall be done by the PCO.
8.0 PCB INCIDENT FOLLOW- UP
After each PCB incident, the EPR Plan shall be reviewed and revised as necessary. This review shall
involve answering the following questions:
• Cause: What caused the emergency?
• Prevention: Was it preventable? If so, how?
• Procedures: Were inadequate or incorrect orders given or actions taken? Were these the result of
bad judgment, wrong or insufficient information, or poor procedures? Can procedures or training
be improved?
• Site profile: How does the incident affect the site profile? How are the other site cleanup
activities affected?
• Community: How is the community safety affected?
• Liability: Who is liable for damage payments?
9.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
This section presents the training requirements for the EPR Team.
9.1 FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS LEVEL
The First Responder Awareness Level is for employees who are likely to discover a PCB release.
Training shall include:
• Risks associated with PCBs
• Recognition of the presence of PCBs
• Identification of PCBs
• Notification procedures
• Basic decontamination procedures
Initial requirement training and continuing education requirements for emergency response
personnel are based on the duties and functions to be performed by each responder during an
emergency response situation.
9.2 ON- SCENE COMMANDER
The On-Scene Commander shall be a trained PCB Technician. A minimum of eight hours. OnScene Commander training or equivalent experience is required initially, and eight hours of
continuing education annually thereafter. The training shall include:
• Risks associated with PCB incidents
• Potential outcomes of PCB incidents
• Advanced hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
• Selection and usage of PPE
• Advanced PCB control, containment, and confinement operations
• Decontamination procedures
• Resources needed during an incident
9.3 PCB TECHNICIAN
The PCB Technician shall be required to complete 24 hours of required training and eight hours
of continuing education annually thereafter. The training shall include:
• Identifying PCBs
• Risk associated with PCB incidents
• Incident command system
• Advanced PCB control, containment, and confinement operations
• Advanced PCB decontamination procedures
• Classification, identification, and verification of PCB and unknown materials
On annual basis, Pepsi Cola Product Philippines, Inc. – Culianan shall develop and implement a
Training Plan for the implementation of EPR for PCBs as part of the company’s overall training
program using the form shown in Annex 3. The PCO/ SO is responsible for monitoring the
implementation of training plan.
10.0
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
All members of the EPR Team shall be placed in the medical surveillance program. Medical examinations
and consultations shall be made to each employee on the following schedules.
• Prior to assignment
• At least once every 12 months for each employee covered, unless the attending physician
believes a longer interval (not greater than biennially) is appropriate
• At termination of employment or reassignment to an area where the employee would not be
covered if the employee has not had an examination within the last six months.
• As soon as possible, upon notification that the employee has developed signs or symptoms
indicating possible overexposure to hazardous substances or health hazards, or that the employee
has been injured or exposed above the permissible exposure limits in an emergency situation
• At more frequent times, if the examining physician determines that an increase frequency of
examination is medically necessary
PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO PCB SPILL
1.
2.
Precaution
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Contact with PCBs may result in chloracne
and skin rashes.
Emergency Numbers
3.
1.
2.
3.
Employee’s Action
Evacuate area immediately
If you notice other people coming near the
spill area, tell them to go away.
Inform EPR Team of the incident.
EPR Team Action
1. Size up the situation: leak test, wind direction, etc.
set work zones as defined in the EPR plan.
2. Secure at least 50 meters from the source of the spill
and cordon the area to avoid unnecessary nonemergency personnel.
3. Confine the spill to prevent entry into waterways,
sewers, basements, or confined areas.
4. Contain spill with absorbents or spill clean- up kits.
5. For large spills, dike far ahead of liquid spill for later
disposal.
6. Transfer spill cleanup wastes (including the solvent
wash) to a UN 1A1 approved steel drum and
temporarily store at the Storage Facility. Disposal
methods should be in accordance with the provisions of
DAO 2013-22: Revised Procedures and Standards for
the Management of Hazardous Wastes.
7. Make an incident report and analyze the root cause
of the incident to prevent recurrence or occurrence of
similar events.
Recommended PPE
Level C protection (Chemical resistant suit, inner and outer glove with duct tape, and chemical resistant boots
with duct tape)
Optional:
• Hard hat (if there are falling hazards)
• APR (if working at ≥55˚C)
○ Full face shield (if splashing hazard is present)
○ Half face shield (if there is no splashing hazard)
• Safety glasses or goggles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
First Aid for Exposure to PCBs
Move victim to fresh air.
Call emergency medical service.
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
In case if skin contact with PCB, wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
When PCB gets into the eyes, flush eyes with gentle stream of clean water for 15 minutes keeping
eyelids apart.
If PCB is accidentally swallowed, press down at the back of tongue to induce vomiting.
Precaution
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive, and/ or toxic
gases.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Emergency Numbers
Response Team –
PCO –
Safety Officer –
Zamboanga City Fire Department – (062)
993- 2884/ 991- 2921
Fire Bridge –
Zamboanga City Medical Center – (062) 9912934
Employee’s Action
1. Ring nearest alarm and evacuate area
immediately. Stay upwind.
2. Close any doors upon leaving to contain the
harmful gases but DO NOT LOCK them.
3. Inform EPR Team of PCB fire.
EPR Team’s Action
1. Asses the incident. Note the magnitude of the
fire and wind direction.
2. Establish work zones as defined in the EPR
plan and communicate these clearly to the
personnel in the vicinity.
3. Limit access to the area.
4. If tanks or trucks are involved in the fire for
800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. Fight
fire from maximum distance.
5. Stay away from tanks engulf in fire.
6. Small fires may be extinguished using dry
chemical, CO2, water spray, or regular foam.
ALWAYS fight the fire in an upwind
direction.
7. Extinguish large fires with water, fog, or
foam. Dike surrounding area so that any runoff is contained.
8. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders
or monitor nozzles. If this is not possible,
withdraw from the area and let it burn.
9. Cool the containers with water until the fire is
extinguished.
10. Only trained personnel should be allowed to
handle damaged containers.
11. Withdraw
immediately
in
case
of
discoloration of tank or rising sound of safety
devices.
12. Make an incident report and analyze the root
cause of the incident to prevent recurrence or
occurrence of similar events.
Recommended PPE
The recommended PPE is Level B protection consisting of chemical resistant suit, SCBA, inner and outer glove
with duct tape, chemical resistant boots with duct tape, etc.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
First Aid for Exposure to PCBs
Call the clinic or other emergency response service.
Administer artificial respiration if victim is not breathing or if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
For skin contact with PCB, wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
In case of eye contact, flush eyes with gentle stream of clean water for 15 minutes keeping eyelids apart.
If PCB accidentally swallowed, press down at the back of tongue to induce vomiting.
If victim has inhaled strong PCB fumes, move victim into fresh air.
ANNEX 1 – EPR DRILL REPORT
Name of Facility:
Pepsi-Cola Products Phils,
Inc.
Date:
December 30 2015
Emergency Procedure:
Attach to this form a list of all personnel who participated in the drill and any visitors participating.
Time Alarm Sounded:
Time Drill Completed:
Time to Evacuate:
Type of Drill:
Notification/ Alert Method:
Weather Conditions:
□ Fire
□ Earthquake
□ Oil Spill
□ Medical Emergency
□ Weather Emergency
□ Other:
________
□ Bell or Buzzer
□ Two Way Radio
□ Phone
□ Voice Notification
□ Siren
□ Other:
_________
□ Clear
□ Cloudy
□ Raining
□ Rain and Wind
□ Windy
Participants:
Situation at Start of Drill:
Description of Scenario:
□ Supervisor/ s
□ Employees/ staff
□ Safety Personnel
□ Security Officers
□ Medical Personnel’s
□ Law Enforcement
□ Fire Department
□ Visitors/ Contractors
□ Other:
_________
□ Before Business Hours
□ During Business Hours
□ Peak Business Hours
□ Lunch Time
□ After Business Hours
□ Assembly
□ Other:
_________
Problems Encountered: (Check all that apply)
□ Employees unsure of response
□ Staff unsure of responsibilities
□ Weathered- related problems
□ Personnel not accounted for
□ Difficulties with evacuation of disabled personnel,
customers or visitors
□ Radio communication problems
□ Network/ computer problems
□ Noise impedes communications
□ Personnel not serious about drill
□ Improper or unavailable supplies
□ Confusion
□ Interagency miscommunications
□ Incident command problems
□ Other:
________
Justifying Circumstances/ Identified Factors/ Special Conditions Simulated:
Mitigation/ Plans for Improvement: (check all that apply and explain below)
□ Additional management training
□ Additional staff training
□ Address need for additional equipment
□ Improved emergency supplies
Explain corrective efforts:
Prepared by: Eva B. Ranara
Reviewed by: Alex R. Gevera
Noted by: __________________
□ Cooperative planning with responders
□ Revised emergency procedures
□ Other: __________
ANNEX 2- SITE CONTROL MAP OF PEPSI COLA PRODUCTS PHILIPPINES, INC CULIANAN
ANNEX 3- PCB EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN OF
PEPSI COLA PRODUCTS PHILIPPINES, INC - CULIANAN FOR 2015
Name of Workers
Mr. Alex R. Gevera
Ms. Eva Ranara
Required PCB Related Training
Schedule of Training