Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995

s.004

General duty

• Protect persons from fire and explosion and ensure effective emergency response

s.005

Assessment

• Perform and record fire and explosion risk assessments for offshore installations

s.006

Preparation for emergencies

• Prepare emergency organisation, arrangements and training

s.007

Equipment for helicopter emergencies

• Keep helicopter emergency equipment near landing area

s.008

Emergency response plan

• Prepare and maintain an emergency response plan for the offshore installation

s.009

Prevention of fire and explosion

• Take measures to prevent fire and explosion on offshore installations

s.010

Detection of incidents

• Detect fires, gas accumulations and leaks, and alert the control room

s.011

Communication

• Install and maintain emergency warning and communication systems on offshore installations

s.012

Control of emergencies

• Take measures to limit and control emergencies on offshore installations

s.013

Mitigation of fire and explosion

• Protect persons from fire and explosion during emergencies

s.014

Muster areas, etc.

• Provide safe muster areas, emergency egress and evacuation points on offshore installations

s.015

Arrangements for evacuation

• Make evacuation arrangements for your offshore installation

s.016

Means of escape

• Provide means of safe escape from offshore installation

s.017

Arrangements for recovery and rescue

• Make effective arrangements for recovery and rescue of people

s.018

Suitability of personal protective equipment for use in an emergency

• Prepare and operate a written scheme for examining emergency PPE

s.019

Suitability and condition of plant

• Ensure plant is suitable, maintained, and subject to written examination scheme

s.020

Life-saving appliances

• Ensure life-saving appliances are conspicuous, equipped and available for immediate use

s.021

Information regarding plant

• Provide location information for fire and explosion risks and firefighting equipment