Purpose:

The procedure provides guidance on managing and controlling biological hazards at Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LCPL) – Port Qasim and the Raw Water Pumping Station.

Scope:

It applies to all LCPL activities that could create biological hazards affecting employees, site users, the local community, the environment, or the public. However, it excludes naturally occurring local biological hazards (unless intensified by LCPL activities) and non-work-related infectious diseases.

Key Definitions:

• Biological Hazard: Any microorganism, animal, plant, or their byproducts that may cause infection, allergy, or toxicity.
• Microorganism: Microscopic entities capable of replication (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites).

Requirements:

• Risk Assessment:

• • The Technical Manager, HSE & Technical Training Manager, and Occupational Health Physician must assess risks and identify potential exposure situations.
  • Risk control measures must be implemented to minimize hazards, including hygiene protocols and designated biohazard areas.
  • Emergency situations, disposal of contaminated materials, and safe handling of hazardous medical instruments must be considered.
  • Biological hazard risk assessments are reviewed every three years.

• Control Measures:

• • Immunization programs for relevant personnel (e.g., tetanus, hepatitis A).
  • Safe handling and disposal of biological materials (autoclaving, incineration).
  • Assessment and mitigation of biological hazards in workshop cutting oil.

Communication & Training:

• Departmental Managers ensure all managers are trained.
• Line Managers train employees exposed to biological hazards.
• Occupational Health Physician updates medical staff.
• Administration Manager ensures the catering contractor follows biological hazard safety guidelines.

Documentation:

Includes risk assessment reports, guidance on Legionellosis, and biological hazard incident records.

Amendments:

This is the 8th revision of the procedure.