OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY INDUCTION
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY INDUCTION • Section 1: SECURITY (INCLUDNG AIRPORT AND IT SECURITY) • Section 2: DRIVING (INCLUDING SPEED LIMITS) • Section 3: HAZARDS – S.T.A.R. BOOK • Section 4: INCIDENT REPORTING • Section 5: MANUAL HANDLING • Section 6: PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPTMENT) • • • •
Section 7: A.O.D POLICY & TESTING Section 8: EMERGENCY RESPONSE & FIRST AID Section 9: CHEMICAL SAFETY Section 10: CONFINED SPACE / WORKING AT HEIGHTS
• Section 11: LOAD SHIFT ( MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT ) • Section 12: DRILL RIGS • Section 13: ISOLATION & LOCKOUT ( PERSONNEL & OUT OF SERVICE LOCKS) • Section 14: UHF RADIO USE
SECURITY • Heathgate Resources holds a permit to possess nuclear material – PN147 (Uranium Ore Concentrate (UOC)) at the Beverley Mine Site. The permit is monitored by the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO) to ensure security is integrated into our day to day operations to provide safety and peace of mind to our staff, contractors, visitors and the public in general
• Ensuring that Heathgate maintains a high level security culture is important to our business. The physical security of Uranium Oxide Concentrate (UOC) produced on the mine site is of paramount importance. • Heathgate has conducted a Security Risk Assessment of the Beverley Mine and identified a number of risks in relation to the production and storage of UOC. As a result of the risk assessment, mitigation strategies were identified to reduce risks to acceptable levels Section 1
SECURITY - IDENTIFICATION • Site ID cards are issued to new employees and contractors and must be worn visibly at all times whilst on shift • ID is asked for when checking in for flights • Site ID cards are to be displayed at the time of purchasing alcoholic beverages from the camp bar. Only people booked into the camp are able to purchase beverages • ID cards must have your correct name, i.e. no nicknames
Section 1
AIRPORT SECURITY – IDENTIFICATION, BAGS, CAR PARKING • ID (Drivers licence or site issued ID card) is asked for at check in time for flights and must correspond with the name on the flight list • A maximum weight of 10 kilograms may be carried by each passenger travelling to the Beverley Uranium Mine. Bags are weighed on arrival at check in • Lock up parking is available for “overnight” parking ONLY • Car park is locked outside of flight arrival and departure times so access to vehicles can only be gained at specific times depending on the flight schedules Section 1
SECURITY – BAG SEARCHES • Bag searches are conducted as a matter of course on check in at the Parafield Airport and Adelaide Airport • Random bag searches can also conducted on people’s bags prior to leaving site
• Certain Items are prohibited from coming to site, they include: Alcohol, Illicit drugs, firearms or weapons of any kind As well as other items that are prohibited from being carried on any aircraft
Section 1
SECURITY – BODY SCANNING
• Each passenger is scanned before boarding to identify and objects that are being taken on board
• Any metals objects will be identified and removed from the person if considered a risk to safety (e.g. pocket knives, nail files and so on)
Section 1
SECURITY – VISITORS / SIGNING IN • Site visit forms are to be completed by visitors to site and are available by contacting reception • All people arriving on site must sign in. Fly in arrivals sign into a register at the check in office at the camp. Drive in arrivals sign into a register in the front office of the plant • People departing site need to sign out in the same register that they signed into prior to leaving site • People booked in on site will appear on the emergency evacuation list, should there be an emergency they will be accounted for
Section 1
SECURITY – access to areas on site • Some areas are restricted to certain positions. People requiring access to certain areas are issued with a card which is coded to these areas. These cards are to remain on site and are required to be signed in and out at the start and end of your shift. Entry and exit is also recorded electronically by people using these cards to monitor staff movement • These areas include: The Beverley Plant, yellow cake room, the drier and the store room (after hours). Some areas also have video surveillance taken • The front mine gate is controlled by the plant control operator, access can be obtained by contacting them on UHF radio for permission • Always inform the control operator when entering the satellite plant compounds at Pannikan (the control operator of the Pannikan plant) Section 1
SECURITY – CCT surveillance • Some areas are monitored with CCT surveillance for security purposes
• These areas are monitored by the control room at ALL times • These are areas that require secure swipe card for entry of any personnel
Section 1
IT SECURITY POLICY • Heathgate has an IT and computer usage policy to protect its IT system, the information within it and the confidentiality of its operations • Internet and email during work hours is for the purpose of communication, research and business purposes only • Personal lap tops are not permitted to be used at any plant or office. There is a recreational computer room available for use at the camp
• Heathgate reserves the right to monitor or audit staff compliance in regards to IT and computer usage on the site
Section 1
DRIVING - SPEEDING & SEATBELTS • Appropriate valid licences for the vehicle or other mobile equipment being driven must be held • No reversing in well fields without a spotter
• All loads must be secured appropriately • All vehicles used in mining areas must have a UHF radio, reversing beeper and a flashing light beacon and be in a roadworthy condition • Disciplinary action will be taken for excessive speed, dangerous driving and failure to wear a seatbelt • Penalties are in place for drivers who operate any motor vehicle at above the posted speed limit and those not wearing seat belts in any moving vehicle Section 2
DRIVING - SPEEDING PENALTIES • All speeding offences will remain on a person’s site record for 12 months • Contractor management will be advised in writing of any breaches of this policy • Any speed >40km/h over the posted speed limit will be considered as wilful misconduct and shall be dealt with under the Disciplinary and Termination of Employment Policy • Speed limit in front of the plant offices is 25km/h • The speed limit on any “trunkline road” is 40 km/h
• Reminder to all that Heathgate operates a speed gun onsite • Penalties apply to all working on site (staff and contractors) Section 2
SPEEDING PENALTIES CONT. Speed Measured
Penalty
01-10 km/hr over
Verbal caution given and recorded.
11-20 km/hr over
1st warning = verbal warning given by direct supervisor and documented on personnel file.
21-30 km/hr over
2nd warning = written warning given by direct supervisor. A further offence in this range will result in a final warning.
31-40 km/hr over
Final warning given by Department Manager in conjunction with Human Resources. A further offence after receiving a final warning will result in immediate termination of employment.
41+ km/hr over
Willful misconduct which may result in immediate termination at the discretion of Senior Management.
Section 2
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SEATBELT PENALTIES CONT. Penalty First Offence
Verbal caution given and recorded.
Second Offence
1st warning = written warning given by direct supervisor.
A further offence in this range will result in a Final warning. Third Offence
2nd warning = Final warning given by Department Manager in conjunction with Human Resources. A further offence after receiving a final warning will result in termination of employment.
All breaches will remain on a person’s site record for a period of twelve (12) months. Refer to the Discipline and Termination of Employment Policy for guidance. Section 2
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DRIVING – ETIQUETE • Trucks and heavy vehicles always have right of way • When road works are in progress, signs are erected by the grader driver
• All vehicles MUST contact the grader driver on UHF channel 40 to ask permission before entering the signed areas • All vehicles MUST contact water truck drivers on channel 40 to advise of any intention to overtake and gain permission before doing so
Section 2
DRIVING - CONDITIONS • Road conditions are displayed outside the main office at the plant
• Check road conditions on this board after any rain event before proceeding to drive any vehicle as often roads are closed to preserve their condition • Road watering is a common practice to reduce dust levels, please slow down when driving on watered roads
Section 2
DRIVING – PRE START CHECKS •
Daily pre start safety checks are carried out before beginning work on all vehicles or plant to ensure that your equipment is operating properly and will not fail, injuring you or someone else
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Weekly additional safety checks are carried out on Sundays
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Regular safety visits are performed and as part of these visits the pre-start checks are evaluated
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Failure to show a completed check on any equipment / vehicle that is being used will result in disciplinary action.
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The first warning will be either verbal or written. The second warning will be written . Failure to comply a third time will result in a final warning and possible dismissal
Section 2
MANAGING HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE • Hazards can be prevented if APPROPRIATE hazard controls are used: − hazard IDs – S.T.A.R. Booklet − JSAs – must be completed prior to undertaking any moderate to high risk task that does not have an SOP or WI − WI - work instructions − SOPs – Standard Operating Procedure Hazard IDs (HazIDs) are a simple but effective way to help eliminate possible injury
Section 3
S.T.A.R. BOOKLET SYSTEM • All work at Beverley requires you to Stop Think Assess Respond • A booklet will be provided to you to undertake STAR risk assessments prior to starting any manual task to assess the hazards and put controls in place
• Basically A STAR requires you to think about − What can go wrong !
− What could cause it to go wrong and … − What am I going to do to stop it going wrong ! Section 3
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HAZARDS - S.T.A.R. BOOKLET SYSTEM • All staff are issued with a STAR book Employees
Contractors / Drilling contractors
Labour Hire
Caterers
STOP - What am I about to do THINK - How am I going to do it ASSESS - Consider the risk RESPOND - Take action for the hazard
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S.T.A.R.
Stop Think Assess Respond What is the STAR process?
STOP
- Take time to inspect / review the work area, resources
THINK
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and the task – even routine tasks
What are the hazards I am faced with? Who else will be affected by my actions? Am I (we) properly prepared?
ASSESS - The hazards and what impact they may have RESPOND- Take Charge and make whatever changes that are needed to make the task safe - Choose not to be put at risk or injured
Section 3
INCIDENT REPORTING (including injuries, near misses and hazards) • All incidents must be reported, this helps us to prevent the incident happening again •Report all incidents, injuries, near misses and hazards to their direct supervisor and/or Manager immediately (or at the end of their shift for minor events only). • It ensures appropriate actions are implemented to manage the hazards. It helps stop people being seriously injured. • No blame – even if you believe that the incident occurred due to an error on your behalf – no-one is so special that they are the only ones capable of making a mistake!
• Entered into InControl by a supervisor by the end of the shift (not longer than 12 hours shall lapse) • An incident is classified as the “loss of control of a potentially damaging energy source” – there does not have to be an injury to have an incident
Section 4
INCIDENT REPORTING - NEAR MISS CLASSIFICATION What is a Near Miss? • An incident which potentially could have resulted in harm to people, equipment or the environment • These are free learnings, report them so we get a chance to fix the issue before harm occurs • Could also be called a ‘Near Hit’
• ALL “near misses” must also be reported to your supervisor
Section 4
MANUAL HANDLING Incorrect Technique
What is manual handling? Manual handling is any activity involving the use of muscular force (or effort) to lift, move, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain any object. It covers more than just lifting heavy weights and affects more than just the back. It also covers repetitive activities
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RISK REDUCTION: •
Modify workplace layout
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Use lifting or other equipment wherever possible
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Use 2 or more persons to lift
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Training in correct techniques
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Repackage to reduce weight (Modify the load)
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Put handles on the load (if possible)
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When lifting items bend your knees and keep your back straight
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Correct Technique
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PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) • The last resort in hazard control is the use of PPE • Many hazard cannot be controlled completely hence PPE is required • Standard PPE issued is: Hard Hat Safety Glasses Long Sleeve Shirt (High Vis Clothing) Trousers Safety Boots • If you require additional PPE ask your supervisor, store personnel or the safety department Section 6
PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) Cont. • Signage indicates what PPE needs to be worn inside the plant compounds • Hard hats must be worn when within 10 meters of any drill rig or any plant that has overhead working parts
Section 6
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS TESTING • Heathgate has a Fitness for Work Policy including AOD which covers all employees, contractors and visitors to site Heathgate conducts AOD testing onsite • Your supervisor must be notified if you are taking any prescription drugs (if you are uncomfortable talking to your supervisor you can talk to the site medic). A risk assessment may then be completed to determine whether the drug will affect your ability to carry out your normal tasks • You are required to declare any medications you have taken in the past seven days before providing a sample • The use of recreational drugs and excessive consumption of alcohol causes an increase in accidents and a decrease in morale Section 7
DRUG TESTING • Drugs tests are conducted in accordance with AS4308 (Australian Standard): • Prohibited substances include: 1. 2. 3. 4.
THC – Cannabis, hash etc. Cocaine metabolites – Cocaine Benzodiazepines – Valium , diazepam etc. Sympathomimetic amines – Amphetamines, speed, ecstasy 5. Opiates – Morphine, codeine etc.
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DRUG TESTING • Pre employment
• Random (currently 4 people per day are tested) • After a Major Incident or any incident that involves a vehicle
• For cause (if your supervisor or site contact suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs) • Sometimes a whole work group, bus or plane load • Urine sampling is the standard method currently used by Heathgate – although Heathgate reserves the right to use other testing methods as deemed appropriate
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DRUG TESTING What happens if the result is not negative? • Sample sent off site for laboratory confirmation testing that determines the exact drug present • If medication declared (and consistent with result) Supervisor may do a risk assessment (depending on medication)
• If non-declared or inconsistent: • Escorted back to camp immediately • Transported off site on next available plane or vehicle • Laboratory confirmation result determines next procedure
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ALCOHOL TESTING Alcohol Testing by Breath Analysis to determine Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) • Heathgate policy dictates 0.00 % at all times whilst at work at Beverley and associated activities • All testing is undertaken by trained personnel • A person can only purchase 6 drinks per night, one at a time and opened by bar staff • Your Heathgate security ID card or a drivers’ licence is required to purchase alcohol – you must be 18 years or over • Further information available by reading Fitness for Work Policy
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND FIRST AID Beverley has its own Emergency Response Team which is manned by Heathgate personnel . The members of the Response Team are trained to deal with all types of emergencies that could occur here at the mine site.
CAPABILITIES HAZMAT (Chemical) CONFINED SPACE RESCUE HEIGHTS RESCUE VEHICLE INCIDENTS STRUCTURAL and BUSH FIRES SEARCH AND RESCUE
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE If you see or are involved in an emergency situation: • Announce “Emergency Emergency Emergency” on the radio • Wait for a response from the control operator • Follow instructions given by control operator • If in office with no radio, call Control 216 or First Aid 222 If you hear the emergency called: • Maintain radio silence unless requested to provide information • Follow all instruction given • If you hear the siren and are required evacuate to the emergency assembly points in the areas that are closest to you : • Mine: Across the road from the Site Office (west side) • Camp: Main car park • People working in the field are required stay where there are until told to stand down Section 8
FIRST AID • Heathgate provides 24/7 medical coverage at Beverley • To contact First Aid after hours: Ring
222 or contact control room and state your name and the nature of your injury or illness
• To contact First Aid during work hours: Speak to your supervisor first who will then direct you to first aid
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The first aid room in at the southern end of the plant office complex
• If of a serious nature ring 222 or make emergency call over the radio
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FIRST AID • AED (automated external defibrillator) boxes are located at: • Reception (plant) • Wet mess (dining hall) • Pepegoona Satellite Plant • Pannikan Satellite Plant • In the Ambulance • An Automated External Defibrillator is a small battery powered device that delivers an electric shock (defibrillation) to the heart of victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This may allow the heart to regain its normal electrical rhythm and start pumping again. • AED’s are extremely easy to use. In fact it is recommended that anyone should use them regardless of whether or not they have been trained in their use. Section 8
CHEMICAL SAFETY • Before you use any chemicals here at the Beverley site, you must: • Read the (SDS) Material Safety Data Sheet associated with that chemical, or consult Chemalert which is available via any onsite computer • Both of these systems give you satisfactory safety data about the chemical you are about to use. i.e. what PPE to use, 1st aid measures, exposure risks, storage and handling, hazard ID, transport and disposal and emergency procedures • Undertake a Job Safety Analysis for nonroutine tasks • If in doubt contact your supervisor or the Safety Advisor
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CHEMICAL SAFETY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE • Hydrogen Peroxide is used in the well field injection solution & the plant precipitation process • There are large tanks of peroxide in the chemical farm
• There is a small day tank in the precipitation area • Please read the SDS for this material
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CHEMICAL SAFETY SULPHURIC ACID • Sulphuric acid is used in the well field injection solution and the plant elution process
• Sulphuric acid is a highly corrosive material • Contact with any part of the body can cause serious burns • Inhalation of fumes can cause unconsciousness and in severe cases death • Please read the SDS for this material Section 9
CHEMICAL SAFETY SODIUM HYDROXIDE – CAUSTIC • Sodium hydroxide (or Caustic) is used in the plant precipitation process • Contact with the skin can cause serious burns • Please read the SDS for this substance
Section 9
CHEMICAL SAFETY FERRIC SULPHATE SOLUTION
• Ferric Sulphate Solution (or Ferric) is used in the Pepegoona West well field to aid in the leaching process • Contact with any part of the body can cause serious burns • Risk of serious damage to the eyes. Inhalation of fumes can cause unconsciousness and in severe cases death • Please read the SDS for this substance Section 9
CONFINED SPACES / WORKING AT HEIGHTS • No person is allowed to enter a confined space on site unless they have received nationally recognised confined space training • All confined space entries must be performed strictly according to BMSS04 – Confined Space Entry. Obtain a confined space permit from your supervisor for every confined space entry
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CONFINED SPACES / WORKING AT HEIGHTS • A JSA should ALWAYS be completed for all high risk work. • Permits are required for confined space and heights work. • All activities requiring working at heights shall be done in accordance with BMSS02 – WORKING AT HEIGHTS – you must make yourself aware of this standard before commencing any working at heights activities, if in doubt ask your supervisor
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LOAD SHIFTING EQUIPMENT Machinery and Equipment • Daily pre- start checks are to be performed on all vehicles and recorded in log book; report any faults or damage to your Supervisor immediately • Only licensed, trained and competent personnel may operate mobile equipment or plant at the Beverley, and certain fixed plant. Licences must be provided after your induction. • Mobile equipment (graders, loaders) should be parked with their implements on the ground • Always park heavy and mobile equipment in designated parking areas. • All vehicles and mobile plant equipment have been fitted with fire extinguishers, first aid kits and UHF radios
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DRILL RIGS • Do not approach any drill site without contacting the drill crew (30 meter exclusion zone) • Each visitor to a drill rig must be inducted onto that rig • Keep off the driller’s platform unless invited by the driller • Always follow the instruction directions
drill
crew
• Hard hats must ALWAYS be worn within 10 meters of any drill rig Section 12
LOCKOUTS AND ISOLATIONS What are lockouts and isolations? •
Is the process of applying locks to block the flow of energy from a machine’s power source so that the equipment cannot be started unexpectedly
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This procedure will also be followed if servicing or maintenance activities, during normal production operations requires a person to: • Remove or bypass a guard or safety device • Place any part of a person’s body into a machine’s point of operation • Or in danger zones associated with plant or equipment
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UHF RADIO USE • Hand held radios are issued to people in positions that require their use • All office buildings have base station • All vehicles have radios installed in them
• Depress speaking button on UHF radios for a full second before speaking • Main channel for the mine : UHF channel 51 (including the control room) • Control room can also be contacted on: UHF channel 30
• Geology / logging / drilling: UHF channel 52 • Emergency response: UHF channel 53
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SAFETY INDUCTION QUIZ Please complete the Safety Quiz that you have been given and move to the next section
