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The Plant is operated by LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o.o. in accordance with the National Court Register.

1.    Confirmation that the plant is subject to industrial accident prevention regulations.

LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o.o., due to the amount of stored hazardous substances used in the production process, has been qualified to the category of plants with a high risk of a serious industrial accident – the plant is subject to regulations on preventing industrial accidents.

In accordance with Articles 250 and 251 of the Environmental Protection Law of 27 April 2001 (TJ Journal of Laws of 2022, item 2556, as amended), the plant notified and submitted the accident prevention program and the Safety Report to the competent authorities: the Lower Silesian Provincial Commander of the State Fire Service and the Provincial Inspector for Environmental Protection.

2.    Description of the activities carried out in the establishment

LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o.o., produces lithium-ion batteries for electric cars PHEV (plug – in hybrid electric vehicle) and EV (electric vehicle). The product of the battery factory are lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, powering electric cars. A lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery is a type of electric battery in which one electrode is made of porous carbon and the other of metal oxides, and the electrolyte is performed by complex chemical lithium salts dissolved in a mixture of organic solvents.

3.    Characteristics of stored hazardous substances

Lp.Name of dangerous substanceHazard classCAS numberH-phrases of dangerHazard statements
1ElectrolyteFlam. Liq. 2
Acute Tox. 4
Skin Corr. 1A
Eye Dam. 1
STOT SE 3
Carc. 1B
STOT RE 1
            -  H225H302
H312
H314
H318
H336

H335 H341
H350 H360
H372 H412
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. It causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage May make you feel drowsy or dizzy. May cause respiratory irritation It is suspected of causing genetic defects. May harm fertility or the unborn child. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure It is harmful to aquatic organisms, causing long-lasting effects.
2Oxides of cobalt, lithium, magnesium, nickel
Acute Tox. 3Carc. 1A
Aquatic Chronic 3

  182442-95-1H331
H350
H412
Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. It is harmful to aquatic organisms, causing long-lasting effects.
3Copper foilAquatic Chronic 17440-50-8H410It is very toxic to aquatic organisms, causing long-lasting effects.
4Natural gasFlam. Gas 1
Press. Gas
8006-14-2H220
H280
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; Heating may cause an explosion.
5Polyurethane resinsEye Irrit. 2Skin Sens. 1Aquatic Chronic 2


    -H319
H317 H334
H411
Irritating to the eyes. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or difficulty breathing if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life, causing long-lasting effects.
7AcetoneFlam. Leagues. 2Eye Irrit. 2STOT SE 3


      67-64-1H225
H319
H336
EUH066
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Irritating to the eyes. May make you feel drowsy or dizzy. Repeated exposure may cause dryness or cracking of the skin.
8Isopropyl alcoholFlam. Liq. 2
Eye Irrit. 2STOT SE 3

67-63-0H225
H319
H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Irritating to the eyes. May make you feel drowsy or dizzy.
9DyeAquatic Chronic 285455-32-9H411Toxic to aquatic life, causing long-lasting effects.
10Black powder
Acute Tox. 3
Carc. 1A
Aquatic Chronic 3
  -H331
H350
H412
Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. It is harmful to aquatic organisms, causing long-lasting effects.
11Liquefied natural gas (LNG)Flam. Gas 1
Press. Gas: Ref. Liq. Gas
 H220
H281
Extremely flammable gas. Contains cooled gas; May cause cryogenic burns or injuries.

4.    Information on how to warn and act to the public in the event of an industrial accident

LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o. o., a plant located in Biskupice Podgorne, in order to maintain the highest standards and ensure the safety of both its employees and residents and other representatives of the local community, has developed and implemented procedures for warning about industrial failures in the plant

In the event of a major industrial accident, the plant shall immediately alert:

Lp.Name of the organizational unit / external institutionTelephone number
1Company Fire Brigadephone  532 728 588 phone  532 728 587
2Position of the Provincial Commander of Fire Servicephone 71 368 22 36 phone 71 368 22 37 In the absence of a response to the above-mentioned landline telephone numbers, a notification should be made at one of the indicated mobile phone numbers: 609 569 132 – directly to the SKKW;693 998 112 – until 3:30 p.m. to the secretariat of the Lower Silesian Provincial Commander of Fire Service in Wrocław and after 3:30 p.m.;691 998 112 - until 3:30 p.m. to the secretariat of the Lower Silesian Provincial Commander of Fire Service in Wrocław and after 3:30 p.m.
3Position of City Commander of Fire Serviceemergency phone number: 998 or phone 71 770 22 31 phone 71 770 22 32 phone 71 770 22 33
4Provincial Inspectorate of Environmental Protection in Wrocławon working days 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. phones 71 327 30 00 or 71 327 30 10
on working days 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and holidays except Sundays 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. phone 787 092 872
on Sundays 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 787 092 874
Monday-Sunday 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. phones 532 391 642 or 532 131 814
5Provincial Crisis Management Centre at the Lower Silesian Voivodephone 71 368 25 11 fax: 71 340 65 95
6Medicover medical servicesphone: 660 703 286
7Police Station in Kobierzyceemergency phone - 997,112 phone  47 871 68 28 phone  601 814 402
8Ambulanceemergency phone - 999, 112
9Gas Emergency Servicephone 992
10Energy Emergencyphone 991
11Facility Security Servicephone  539 866 694
  • Alarm signals (alarms) and warning messages issued by a territorially competent public administration body

TYPES OF ALARMS, ALARM SIGNALS*

L.p.Type of alarmHow alarms are announced
Acoustic alarm systemMass mediaVisual alarm signal
1Announcement of an alarmAcoustic signal - modulated siren sound over a three-minute periodRepeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! Remark! I sound the alarm (state cause, type of alarm, etc.) forYellow sign in the shape of a triangle or in justified cases of a different figure Geometric
2.Alarm cancellationAcoustic signal – continuous siren sound over a period of three MinutesRepeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! Remark! I cancel the alarm (state cause, type of alarm, etc.) for      -

*In accordance with the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 7 January 2013 on contamination detection and notification systems and the competence of authorities in these matters.

WARNING MESSAGES*

l.PType of messageMethod of announcementHow to revoke a message
Acoustic alarm systemMass mediaAcoustic alarm systemMass media
1.Warning of the risk of contamination          -Repeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! People located in the Contamination may occur about an hour min (specify type of contamination) toward (give direction)          -Repeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! I revoke the warning about the threat   (specify type of contamination) for  
2.Warning about the risk of infection      -The form and content of the warning message about the risk of infection are determined by the authorities of the State Sanitary Inspectorate      -Repeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! I revoke the warning about the threat( specify the type of infection) for
3.Warning of natural disasters and environmental threats      -Repeated three times verbal announcement: Information about the threat and the behaviour of residents ..................... ( specify the type of hazard, the expected time      -Repeated three times verbal announcement: Remark! Remark! I revoke the warning about the threat (specify the type of disaster) for

*In accordance with the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 7 January 2013 on contamination detection and notification systems and the competence of authorities in these matters.

  • How the public should act in the event of an industrial accident
When you hear a signal about contamination:
  • Do not approach the danger area
  • While in the open area:
  • pay attention to the wind direction,
  • leave the affected area perpendicular to the direction of the wind,
  • follow the instructions contained in radio, television or mobile sound messages,
  • protect the respiratory tract, make a protective filter from available materials,
  • When you are indoors, homes, offices, shops, etc.:
  • take children and disabled people into their homes and confer farm animals in their premises,
  • notify neighbors,
  • turn on the television or radio on the frequency of the local station,
  • listen to broadcast messages and rules of conduct in the situation,
  • strictly comply with the instructions given by local authorities or emergency services,
  • extinguish and do not use open sources of fire (junkers, stoves, cigarettes, etc.),
  • seal window and ventilation openings and doors with wet paper, fabric or cover with adhesive, insulating tape),
  • prepare respiratory protection, make a protective filter from available materials (a handkerchief, tampon, towel, scarf, etc. moistened in water or in an aqueous solution of baking soda) and put them on as needed,
  • prepare for a possible evacuation (prepare the necessary luggage, food supplies, medicines, personal documents, flashlight, etc.),
  • secure food products and prepare a supply of water,
  • After the evacuation message is announced, turn off all electrical appliances, take the prepared luggage, close the apartment and go to the indicated place.
Alarm cancellation:
  • Strictly follow instructions given by local authorities or emergency services.
  • In the event of contamination, undergo sanitary treatments, immediately carry out decontamination of clothing.
  • Do not drink contaminated water and do not consume contaminated products before decontamination, as recommended by health authorities.

When you hear a signal about the possibility of explosion or fire:

  • Do not approach the danger area.
  • While in the open area:
  • leave the endangered area,
  • follow the instructions in the radio, television or mobile sound communications.
  • When you are indoors, homes, offices, shops, etc.:
  • turn on the television or radio on the frequency of the local station,
  • listen to broadcast messages and rules of conduct in the situation,
  • strictly follow the instructions given by local authorities or emergency services.
  • People staying in the place of residence after hearing the first explosion and possible violation of the building structure should place themselves in the safest place, carefully covering their heads.
  • People remaining in the destroyed facility, without the possibility of leaving it, place themselves in a place that allows free breathing and waiting for the help of rescuers.
  • People staying in the open space should evacuate to a safe place as soon as possible.
  • Do not try to save property and animals until the explosions have ceased and the situation has stabilized.
  • Those remaining in the endangered area without the possibility of leaving it on their own, and in a situation that does not threaten their lives, are to wait for the help of rescuers

 

5.    Information on the main scenarios of industrial accidents

In the event of the release of a hazardous substance from the production installations located in LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o., a serious industrial accident may occur, which is the direct cause of the chemical hazard. The type of hazard depends on many factors, and above all on the properties of the released substance, quantity, physical state, process conditions, type and method of release and possible interactions with the environment.

A major failure can occur if there is a leak in the connections and fittings of natural gas pipelines. Potentially the greatest danger could arise as a result of a catastrophic gas pipeline break. Such an event can only occur in extreme cases, for example as a result of a collision with heavy equipment. Natural gas escaping from a potential leak will pose a fire and explosion hazard.

The potential emergency events indicated in the above subsections may lead to the following phenomena:

  1. Fire - If combustible substances are released from the installation, a fire may occur, which will pose a threat to people and have a negative impact on the environment due to thermal radiation and fire gas emissions. The area affected by the fire is generally local and limited to the plant area.
  2. Explosion - If flammable substances are released from the technological installation, a gas cloud with concentrations within the explosive limits may form and spread. If such a cloud encounters an effective source of ignition, an explosion may occur. As a result of the explosion, a wave of overpressure is created, which spreads in all directions. The strength of the overpressure wave decreases with increasing distance from the explosion site. The effects of explosions are mainly felt in the immediate vicinity of the explosion site, but they can be heard and cause some losses also at greater distances from the plant.

6.    Information on safety measures and ways to mitigate the effects of an industrial accident

In order to prevent and limit the effects of industrial accidents, LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o. has implemented a number of technical, organizational and procedural safety measures.

All devices in LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o. have numerous security systems, which include, among others:

Control and measurement equipment and automation, responsible for early detection of abnormal process conditions and automatic, appropriate to the situation, reaction. It guarantees the safety of people and property in the field of prevention, prevention and protection against the effects of major accidents.

Safety valves – responsible for protecting pressure equipment against excessive pressure increase.

Fire Alarm System (SSP), which includes fire alarm control panels, manual call points, optical-thermal smoke detectors, acoustic sirens, linear smoke detectors.

Protection against pressure increase and vacuum, individual technological nodes have been protected against pressure increase through the use of safety valves.

Inertization of the system, controlling the reduction of the amount of oxygen contained in a given device / system / machine / room to a level at which it is impossible to create and maintain a combustion reaction.

The system of factors limiting the probability of an industrial accident and minimizing the effects of a potential accident also consists of organizational measures. In order to prevent the occurrence of industrial accidents and to minimize their effects, LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o. has implemented a safety management system, which includes a number of elements taking into account:

  • define, at all levels of the organization, the responsibilities of the personnel responsible for action in the event of an industrial accident, as well as the measures taken to raise awareness of the need for continuous improvement;
  • defining a training programme and providing training for workers and other persons working in the establishment, including subcontractors;
  • mechanisms enabling systematic analysis of the risks of an industrial accident and the likelihood of its occurrence;
  • instructions for the safe operation of the installation containing the dangerous substance, provided for the normal operation of the installation, as well as for maintenance and temporary interruptions in operation;
  • instructions on what to do if changes are needed in the industrial process;
  • a systematic analysis of foreseeable situations which may lead to industrial accidents;
  • conducting, taking into account the best available practices, monitoring of the functioning of the installation in which the dangerous substance is present, enabling corrective actions to be taken in the event of phenomena deviating from the normal operation of the installation, including those related to wear and corrosion of the installation and corrosion of its components;
  • a systematic assessment of the accident prevention programme and the safety management system, from the point of view of their timeliness and effectiveness, indicating how it is documented and validated;
  • analysis of the internal emergency plan.

In the event of a failure:

  • The offices and institutions required to alert will be notified;
  • In the event of a threat to the population, procedures will be implemented to alert the public.