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New tools available to help protect against the threat of wildfire
Posted on September 6, 2008Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and Alberta Sustainable Resources Development (ASRD) are proud to announce the completion of the FireSmart Guidebook for The Oil and Gas Industry as well as the Best Management Practices (BMP) for Wildfire Prevention and Partners in Protection have been honoured with the opportunity to distribute both products. These products will be a valuable resource for the upstream industry in preventing wildfires, and to reduce the impact of catastrophic fires on industry infrastructure, operations, liability, personnel safety, and the environment.
Each year industrial activity ranks as third highest of all the human-caused wildfires in Alberta. By adopting and using the principles in the FireSmart Guidebook and Best Management Practices, industry can enhance their environmental stewardship and prevent the accidental start of future wildfires.
Using these publications can have many benefits to industry, including:
»Increased safety for personnel
»Reduced risk to industry infrastructure from wildfires
»More secure production schedules less likely to be disrupted in the event of a wildfire
»Reduced liability for industry-caused wildfires
»Increased environmental stewardship and overall corporate responsibility
To view an electronic copy of these documents, visit:
1. FireSmart Guidebook for Oil and Gas Industry
2. Best Management Practices
3. SRD Bulletin
The FireSmart Guidebook for the Oil and Gas Industry is now available in hard copy. To order this publication, please complete the Contact Us webpage fields and submit. Please be sure to include your mailing address, full name, and telephone number in the comment field. We will not be able to fill your order or contact you otherwise.
For more information, contact Partners in Protection at 780-435-7338
Partners In Protection
P.O. Box 45047
Lansdowne Postal Station
Edmonton AB
CANADA
T6H 3S0
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