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GUIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF DOWNSTREAM GAS FACILITIES IN NIGERIA (LPG, CNG, LNG) ISSUED BY
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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF GAS STORAGE AND UTILISATION FACILITIES IN NIGERIA Code: DPR Guide 0020 - 2020 Revision Date: 1st September 2020 This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved 27 4. Special PPE e.g. breather etc. shall be provided to individual performing other functions such as tank cleaning which require special PPE type for the operation. 4.5 Security 1. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall employ sound security measures to prevent vandals, unwanted individuals, and animals from entering the Storage . 2. The installation and use of Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is highly encouraged. 3. Dangerous areas in the facility such as storage area shall be off-limits to unauthorized persons. 4. The entry and exits of the Facility shall be specified and clearly labelled. 4.6 Facility Signage 1. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall install safety signages that indicates the key areas that properly warn persons and public of potential dangers areas. 2. Danger signs such as “No Smoking”, “Authorized Entry Only” “No Mobile Phones” and other Warning Signs shall be posted in strategic locations at facilities. 4.7 Standard Operating Procedure 1. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall have available on-demand, duly approved SOPs and Safe Work Procedures which shall guide all operations in the facility. 2. Employees shall be instructed regularly to make use of the relevant SOPs for their specific functions. 4.8 Emergency Preparedness 1. Safety at the Facility shall be of utmost importance to save lives, prevent injury and protect property and the environment.
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