Hokkaido Refinery | Safety Initiatives
At Hokkaido Refinery, we take seriously the seriousness of the tank fire caused by the 2003 Tokachioki Earthquake and the equipment fire accidents that occurred in the past, and we are striving to strengthen security by listening to opinions from outside experts. We have been working to prevent the recurrence of accidents.
All members Hokkaido Refinery are working together to carry out activities to prevent serious accidents based on the principle of "safety first."
In addition, in preparation for the unlikely event of a fire or oil leak, we will strengthen our disaster prevention equipment and systems, take thorough measures to prevent recurrence, and make every effort to strengthen security.
Main safety enhancement measures
Thorough early detection and early reporting of abnormal phenomena
Wide-area surveillance cameras (2 units) installed at the top of the collective chimney to monitor the entire Refinery
Further thorough education and training on determining and reporting abnormal phenomena
Strengthening cooperation with related organizations during disasters
Involve relevant organizations such as self-defense disaster prevention organizations, public firefighting organizations, joint disaster prevention organizations, and maritime disaster prevention organizations.
Planned joint disaster prevention drills and conducted practical training to strengthen collaboration
Developed disaster prevention tactics and conducted education and training assuming a full-scale tank fire
Created disaster prevention measures using large-capacity foam cannon (already introduced)
Organize a "large-capacity foam gun corps" to strengthen self-defense and disaster prevention systems
Technology and equipment handling education and training related to large-capacity foam cannons
Improvement of security system and organization
Process safety experts are assigned to the Safety and Environment Office at each Refineries/Complexes
Technical staff assigned to Hokkaido Refinery Engineering Department
Acquired high pressure gas certification (completion/safety) inspection implementer certification.
Our office has been certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry as a specified certified business operator (commonly known as a super certified Complex) under the new certified business operator system established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as of June 29, 2021. This is the first time Complex in Hokkaido has obtained this certification.
We will continue to strive to improve our self-imposed safety and ensure safe operations and a stable supply of energy.
Obtained certification for 2-year, 4-year, and 8-year open inspection cycles for boilers and first-class pressure vessels.
As of April 20, 2017, our office has been certified for 2-year, 4-year, and 8-year open inspection cycles for boilers and Class 1 pressure vessels. We will continue to strive for safe operation of boilers and first-class pressure vessels.
Updated on May 10, 2020.
Strengthening security capabilities through third parties
In January 2020, Hokkaido Refinery underwent a "security capability (safety foundation and safety culture) evaluation" by the Safety Capability Improvement Center, a specified non-profit organization. As a result, we received high evaluations in many indicators, including our "Process Safety Design System'' and "Company-wide Human Resource Development Education System,'' which we have been working on for a long time. On the other hand, in the evaluation of "safety infrastructure and safety culture," opportunities for improvement were found in several indicators, and we received advice in areas such as (1) implementation standards for process risk assessment, (2) division of roles in maintenance management, etc. We are working on improvements with the aim of further increasing the level of safety.
Overview of fire protection equipment
fire engine
| large chemical fire engine | Two | 5,000L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Large chemical aerial water cannon vehicle | One | 3,800L/min |
| Foam concentrate transport vehicle | One | 4,000L |
| Disaster prevention command vehicle | One | Equipped with communication equipment, etc. |
| Equipped car | One | Equipped with disaster prevention equipment, etc. |
emergency training
Chemistry car 3 piece set
Left: Large chemical aerial water cannon truck Middle: Large chemical fire engine Right: Foam concentrate transport vehicle
The large chemical high-altitude water cannon truck, large chemical fire engine, and foam concentrate carrier used for firefighting are called the "3-piece chemical vehicle set.'' The large chemical high-altitude water cannon vehicle uses a fully automatic control system that allows the outriggers and boom to be extended, stowed, and mixed with fire extinguishing agent at the touch of a switch, and the boom can be extended up to 27 meters in 1 minute and 30 seconds. A large chemical fire engine mixes extinguishing agents under full automatic control and extinguishes fires by controlling water cannons remotely. The undiluted foam carrier replenishes the undiluted fire extinguishing foam used by large chemical fire trucks.
Disaster prevention command vehicle
This will serve as the on-site command center during disaster prevention activities.
It is equipped with equipment necessary for the command post, such as radios, emergency telephones, and whiteboards for recording.
Equipped car
It is equipped with materials and equipment necessary for disaster prevention activities, such as simple fire protection clothing, fire protection shoes, and Lifezem.
Wide area surveillance camera
Installed in 2 locations at the top of the chimney
A wide-area surveillance camera installed at the top of the chimney monitors the entire Refinery.
oil fence
Oil fences installed at three locations facing the Tomakomai Port bay
If oil spills onto the sea, this oil fence will be deployed to prevent the spilled oil from spreading.
Disaster control room
Disaster prevention equipment such as water fire extinguishing equipment and foam fire extinguishing equipment is controlled from the disaster prevention control room.
Self-defense disaster prevention system in case of emergency
Tomakomai Petroleum Complex Special Disaster Prevention Area Council
Comprised of the Tomakomai District Joint Disaster Prevention Organization (11 Complex) and the Oil Stockpiling Base Joint Disaster Prevention Organization (two Complex), we provide mutual support in the event of a disaster.
Fire truck deployment of the Tomakomai District Joint Disaster Prevention Organization
We have large aerial water cannon trucks, large chemical fire trucks, large chemical aerial water cannon trucks, and foam concentrate transport vehicles.
Tomakomai District Joint Disaster Prevention Organization 11 Complex
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Iwakura Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
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Tozai Oil Terminal Co., Ltd. Tomakomai oil terminal
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Japan Oil Network Co., Ltd. Tomakomai oil terminal
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New Oxygen Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Yufutsu Plant, Hokkaido Complex Petroleum Resources Development Co., Ltd.
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Tomakomai Pier Co., Ltd. Oil Terminal Division
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Toyota Motor Hokkaido Co., Ltd.
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Hokuren Tomakomai Oil Storage Facility
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Hokkaido Soda Co., Ltd. Production Technology Headquarters Tomakomai Complex
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Hokkaido Power Engineering Co., Ltd. Tomakomai Complex
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Our company, Hokkaido Refinery
Fire engine deployment of oil storage base joint disaster prevention organization
We have a large chemical fire engine, a large chemical aerial water cannon truck, and a foam concentrate transport vehicle.
Oil storage base joint disaster prevention organization 2 Complex
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Tomato Oil Reserve Co., Ltd. Tomakomai Complex
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Hokkaido Oil Joint Stockpiling Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Complex
Security management policy
