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Last Revision Date: February 27, 2020

SAFETY GUIDELINES

AND

SAFE WORKING PRACTICES


SITE MAP


INDEX

Alberta Workplace Health & Safety Limits .............................................................................................................................................................. 88 Barricade Tag Policy .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Central Safety Committee ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Central Safety Mandate ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Chemical Container Disposal Guideline .................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Confined Space Entry Code of Practice OH&S Part #5 .............................................................................................................................................. 71 DAMAGE TO LIFTING EQUIPMENT OR MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT POLICY ....................................................................................................... 16 Electrical Safety and Switching Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................ 81 Emergency Cart ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Emergency Response ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56 ENFORCEMENT POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Extended Hours of Work Guideline .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Fire Carts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Gas Masks with Absorption Canisters....................................................................................................................................................................... 50 General Safety Guidelines for all Employees ............................................................................................................................................................ 34 General Safety Precautions OH&S Part #12 .............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Guideline/Policy for Recordable Safety Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Hazard Assessment Formal and Field ....................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Health and Safety Record Retention Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Health Safety & Injury Management Policy ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Hearing Protections OH&S Part #16 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Hot Work Permit ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Hours of Work Guideline .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Incident Investigation Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Landfill Safety Guidelines.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Lanyards & Safety Harness OH&S Part #9................................................................................................................................................................. 51 Life Jackets ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51 Lock Removal Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Lockout Procedures OH&S Part #15 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Mandatory Glove Policy ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 MEETINGS / DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY MEETINGS ................................................................................................................................................... 33 Mill Evac Procedure OH & S Part #7 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Mill Safety Indoctrination Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Occupational Health & Safety 3 Basic Rights ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Personal Protection Equipment OH&S Part #18 ....................................................................................................................................................... 36 Portable Ladder Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Power Plant Department ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Production Area General Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................. 82 Safe Work Practices for Hot Temperatures .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Safety Definitions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Safety Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Safety Requirements for Overhead Crane ................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Safety Shower/Eyewash Station ............................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) ............................................................................................................................................................. 45 SignIn/Out Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Smoking Policy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Spill Fighter Carts ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Transload .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88 Transportation of Dangerous Goods ........................................................................................................................................................................ 81 Use of Lockout Board & Key Box System .................................................................................................................................................................. 63 WHMIS OH&S PART #29 ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 80


INTRODUCTION

The information contained in this booklet has been compiled with only

one object in mind: To prevent injuries from happening to you and your

fellow workers. This booklet reflects the current OH & S Regulations and

Codes.

It is impossible to list all the hazards in this mill, however; by closely

following all the safety guidelines and correcting all unsafe conditions

and work practices, you can and will prevent accidents from happening.

If it is not possible to immediately correct either an unsafe condition or

work practice, an HID report must be initiated and the hazard must be

communicated millwide via an Awareness Bulletin without delay.



HEALTH SAFETY & INJURY MANAGEMENT POLICY

ANC is committed to the protection, from accidental loss, of all its resources, including employees and physical assets. In fulfilling this commitment, to protect both people and property, management will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, and will strive to eliminate any foreseeable hazards which may result in personal injury/illness, accidents or property damage. When injury does occur management will make every reasonable effort to assist ill and injured employees to return to the workplace. Accidental loss can be controlled through good management in combination with active employee involvement. Safety is the direct responsibility of all managers, supervisors and employees. All Management functions will comply with company safety requirements as they relate to planning, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment. All employees will perform their jobs properly in accordance with established procedures and safe work practices and will be equally responsible for minimizing accidents within our facility. All employees will understand their individual safety responsibilities as outlined in the Safety Management System. ANC trusts that all of you will join in a personal commitment to make safety a way of life. The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over OH & S Act, Regulations and Codes. All employees should be familiar with the OH & S Act, Regulations and Codes and know where they are kept in the mill: Learning Center, First Aid Room, Shift Office, Finishing Supervisor’s Office, Transload Office and by selecting “ANC Safety System” on the Intranet.


Occupational Health & Safety

3 BASIC RIGHTS


Guideline/Policy for Recordable Safety Statistics

04.25.03

ANC follows the practices of the British Columbia (B.C.) mills to ensure the quality of the statistics used for mill comparisons, including our employee incentive plan. Based on the interpretation of the following BC regulations, Alberta Newsprint Company will endeavor to follow these guidelines when assessing injury or incident to an employee.

Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will adjudicate a classification

independent of ANC.

A2.7 Work-Related Cases.

“The broad concept is that any injury or illness occurring in and attributable to

the work environment is work-related. Work environment is comprised of the

physical location, equipment, materials processed or used, and the kinds of

operations performed by an employee in the performance of his work, whether

on or off the employer’s premises. There are no stated exclusions of place or

circumstance. Therefore, injury or illnesses occurring in such places as the

employee parking lot, lunchroom, or restroom, or during rest or lunch period on

the employer’s premises can be work-related. The final determination of

whether any case is work-related must be made by the employer. Responsibility

or fault does not enter into the decision of whether a case is work-related. In

doubtful situations, a case should be recorded.”


Safety Definitions

Incident: An incident is a serious non-compliance or a preventable, unplanned, undesired event that results in injury, or property damage. Near Miss: An event where there was potential for injury or property damage, but none occurred. First Aid: Any one-time treatment and subsequent observation and redressing of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters and so forth, which do not require medical care (described below) and is work related. Medical Incident:

1) Any work related treatment (other than basic first aid) administered by a physician or registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician.

2) All light duty work that is arranged as a result of a work related injury. Lost Time Incident: Any work related injury that required day(s) away from work. Day(s) away from work are those workdays (consecutive or not) on which the employee would have worked but could not because of occupational injury or illness. Light Duty: Days(s) of Restricted Work Activity). Days of restricted work activity

are those workdays (consecutive or not) on which, because of a work related

injury, the employee was assigned to another job on a temporary basis, worked

at a permanent job less than full time, or worked at a permanently assigned job

but could not perform all duties normally connected with it.


Hazard Identification (HID): A condition, event, or circumstance that if not remedied, could result in an injury or equipment damage.

NATURE OF INJURY MI FA

Cuts, lacerations,

punctures, abrasions,

splinters

Sutures (Stitches)

Removal of foreign bodies

requiring skilled services of

physicians due to the size

or shape of object(s), or

location of wound.

Surgical debridement

(cutting away of dead

tissue).

Treatment of abrasions

occurring to greater than

full skin depth.

Treatment of infection

arising out of an injury.

Cleaning and bandaging

Application of antiseptic on

first visit or on subsequent

visits if needed to prevent

infection.

Application of ointments on

first or subsequent visits to

prevent drying or cracking

of skin.

Removal of foreign bodies

from wound by tweezers or

other simple techniques.

Fracture

Where x-rays results are

positive. Application of a

cast or other professional

means of immobilizing the

injured part.

Where x-ray taken as a

precaution is negative for

fracture becomes a F.A.

Strains, Sprains,

Dislocations

Injury requires a series of

hot and cold soaks, use of

whirlpools, diathermy

treatment, or other

professional treatment

Treatment is limited to

soaking, application of hot

or cold compresses, and use

of an elastic bandage on the

visit.



Thermal or chemical burns

Injury requires a series of

treatments including

soaks, use of whirlpools,

and surgical debridement

(cutting away dead tissue).

Some secondary and third

degree burns require

medical treatment.

Treatment is limited to

cleaning or flushing of the

surface; soaking; application

of cold compresses,

antiseptics; and bandaging

on the first visit. Follow-up

visits are restricted to

observation, changing

bandages or additional

cleaning. Most first-degree

burns are amenable to first

aid treatment.

Bruises, Contusions

Treatment of bruise by

draining collected blood or

other extended care

beyond observations.

Treatment is limited to a

single soaking or application

of cold compresses on a

minor bruise or drainage of

blood collected under a

finger/thumb/toenail only.

Follow-up visits are limited

to observation only.

Eye injuries

Removal of embedded

foreign object(s), use of

prescription medications,

or other professional

treatment.

Treatment limited to

irrigation of foreign material

not imbedded in eye, and

application of non-

prescription medications,.

Follow-up visit for

observation.

Inhalation of Toxic or

Corrosive Gases

Any professional treatment

beyond first aid, including

holding employee off his

job for observation., All

cases involving loss of

consciousness.

Treatment limited to

removal to fresh air or the

one-time administrations of

oxygen for several minutes.

Tetanus Shot Treatment in reaction to a

tetanus shot administered

Either initial or booster, are

considered F.A. only



because of an injury would

be considered MI.

X-Ray

Positive results for fracture

Hospitalization for

observation

Medical treatment

administered, and/or lost

workdays recorded.

Where no treatment is

rendered other than first aid

is F.A.

Drugs

Any use of prescription

medication normally

constitutes medical

treatment.

Any use of prescription

medication normally

constitutes medical

treatment. However, when

a single dose or application

of a prescription

medication is given on the

first visit merely for relief of

pain or as a preventive

treatment for a minor

injury then a F.A..

The administration of non-

prescription medication is

similar circumstances

would be considered first

aid.


ENFORCEMENT POLICY

All employees are expected to follow ANC safety guidelines and rules. Not following these guidelines can result in discipline and will be dealt with by the person’s supervisor and dept. head. Follow-up activities for failing to follow guidelines and rules will be determined by the dept. head and supervisor depending on the severity and past performance.

SIGN IN / OUT POLICY

Purpose of signing In and Out: ANC’s sign in/out policy is designed to allow all persons on site to be accounted for in case of an emergency or evacuation. Who should sign In and Out?: Day workers not working their regular schedule (arriving early or staying late) or who leave the mill site during normal work hours. Including employees on modified hour(s). Shift Workers coming in for special assignment (training, meetings). Contractors not signed in via alternate system (contractor log book). All visitors (visitors new to the site will sign in and wait at reception until their ANC contact arrives). Note: it is the responsibility of the Worker to ensure that they are accounted for in the Sign-in log book at reception desk, under the above conditions. The Supervisor will be accountable for the above conditions being met by the Worker.


MANDATORY GLOVE POLICY

It is the policy of Alberta Newsprint Company to require the use of basic hand protection when performing tasks. With respect to routine tasks, employees are expected to wear an appropriate glove for each task they perform. The appropriate glove to be used will be determined by the task’s hazard assessment and any relevant MSDS. All employees and contractors are expected to carry gloves with them as part of their basic PPE, and to put them on prior to beginning any miscellaneous tasks. If handling sharp tools or objects such as utility knives, slitter blades and doctor blades, employees and contractors MUST USE LEVEL 5 OR HIGHER CUT AND PUNCTURE RESISTANT GLOVES. Alberta Newsprint Company acknowledges that there may be tasks in which the use of gloves may not be practical. As an example, when dexterity or feeling is required gloves may be removed temporarily. The company supplies a variety of hand protection suitable for different types of jobs which are made available at mill stores. All gloves are provided to employees on an as needed basis. Contractors working on site are expected to arrive prepared with appropriate gloves for the tasks they perform.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RECORD RETENTION POLICY

Health and Safety records are retained in Traccess and in the employee’s file in the Personnel Services Coordinator’s office. Files are retained for a duration of 7 years upon termination.


SMOKING POLICY

There is NO SMOKING inside any ANC building or structure, all chip storage and handling areas, in any company vehicle, or at the main front entrance and main entrance patio. Smoking is only permitted in the following areas: 1. The Gazebo adjacent to door #12 2. Outside of access door located at bottom of northeast (dry end) Paper Mill

stairs. 3. Transload area between the lunchroom and storage trailer and on the west

end of the Transload office trailer.

OH&S states that there be no smoking within 5 meters of any doorway or window which can be opened or air intake.

*** Please use the provided disposal containers to avoid risk of fire and littering***

BARRICADE TAG POLICY

It is the policy of Alberta Newsprint Company to protect personnel from personal injury by providing barricade warning of potential safety hazards. This policy applies to all ANC employees and contract personnel who discover, create, or work on or in an area which may be a safety hazard to other personnel. When marking hazards, yellow barricade tape will be placed around the hazard, in a manner which isolates it from all access points, to warn individuals that a hazardous condition exists. Tags must be attached to the barricade tape, at each approach point and at spans no greater than 50 feet, with the following information visible from the “safe” side of the barricade:

Date the barricade was erected

Name of the person who erected the barricade


The specific hazard to avoid

PPE requirements Workers must read information tag as it will contain specific instruction on crossing the barrier. Barricade tape is not to be considered a substitute for correcting the hazard and should be removed only after the hazard has been adequately addressed. Arc Flash barricade policy is separate from the Mill policy of yellow tape only due to legal regulations.

Making Holes through a Floor, Ceiling or Wall at ANC:

ANYONE (contractor or employee) cutting or drilling through a floor, ceiling or wall at ANC must contact a member of the ANC Engineering Team prior to work, so that we can ensure there is no conflict, the proper design standard is being followed, and so we can advise on any sealing or sleeving requirements.

DAMAGE TO LIFTING EQUIPMENT OR MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT POLICY If lifting equipment or mobile lifting equipment is damaged, the following must occur:

1. The unit or device is to be taken out of service and tagged with an “Out of Service” tag.

2. Do a Work Request in Mainsaver explaining what happened and what apparent damage has occurred.

3. Fill out an incident report

4. Initial inspection to be completed by appropriate Tradesman. If there are minor repairs that can be completed and no structural damage has


occurred, the unit can be put back in service. Ensure Work Request is turned into Work Order and the repair and inspection is documented.

5. If there is any structural damage, the unit must be inspected by a Professional Engineer before going back in service.

MILL SAFETY INDOCTRINATION GUIDELINES

1. All ANC employees must receive mill safety indoctrination when hired, prior to working in the mill. This includes WHIMIS training and lockout training when required.

2. All contractors/service support people working at ANC must receive mill indoctrination prior to working in the mill. (E.G. Contractor(s) means maintenance and project contractors). Service support means fire extinguisher technicians, fork lift technicians, crane inspectors, and Paper machine fabric and chemical representatives.

3. It is the responsibility of the person bringing the contractors/service support person, or any other person on site, to ensure that they have mill safety indoctrination.

4. Sales representatives, who visit ANC employees do not require mill indoctrination, as they are not expected to work in the mill. These people must view the visitor’s video prior to meeting with ANC employees. If these people are required to enter the mill areas, and ANC employee must accompany them. This employee must stay with the visitor at all times. If the visitor’s scope changes where they are required to work in the mill, they must receive the mill indoctrination

5. In the event that guidelines 1., 2., and 3., cannot be met due to an emergency situation, an alternative plan will be developed. The respective dept. head must approve this plan prior to implementation.

6. Refresher training for ANC employees will be scheduled every three years. Refresher training for contractors will be scheduled for every three years.

7. All mill safety indoctrination will be recorded and kept on file for three years.


INCIDENT INVESTIGATION POLICY

1. Obligation to Report

All employees, contractors and visitors are required to report all incidents and serious non-compliance issues to their supervisor (or designate) or an ANC contact person when discovered An Awareness Bulletin must immediately go out millwide.

2. Obligation to Investigate

All incidents and serious non-compliance issues will be investigated in a timely manner once reported. All First Aid Incidents must be entered in the First Aid book, located in the First Aid room, and if applicable, reported to WCB within 72 hours. The Personnel Services Coordinator will distribute a Safety Awareness Bulletin mill wide for each reported First Aid.

3. Incident Investigation Training

All Supervisors and Central Health & Safety Committee Representatives, will receive formal training which covers the purposes and intent of investigations, root cause analysis and conducting effective investigations. Initial training will be done in person while refresher training will be done online as required. Self-study training on using standard reporting for template will also be provided via Traccess.

4. Investigation Committee Composition

The investigation Committee will be comprised of the following:

A Central Health & Safety Rep as lead or support investigator

The person(s) involved in the incident – as participant


Any witnesses to the incident – as participant

Persons involved and witnesses to the incident must be interviewed individually when their providing statements.

5. Focus of the Investigation

All the investigations will concentrate on the facts and maintain a positive tone, avoiding blame. Emphasis will be placed on preventing reoccurrence and future accident/incidents. Focus is placed on flushing out all the human and equipment factors, which contributed to the event, to aid in determining the root cause of the incident and prevent similar incidents. Corrective actions will be determined by the Investigation Committee, with consultation with outside areas as needed. Corrective Actions will concentrate on eliminating or mitigating the root causes and any ancillary factors identified.



HOURS OF WORK GUIDELINE

All shutdown and maintenance plans are managed in a manner that no employee is scheduled to work more than 12 hours. Occasionally some of ours jobs or activities require us to work longer hours. The management group at ANC have committed to managing resources so that no employee is required to work past 16 hours in any one day. Despite all the management techniques used we still occasionally run into cases where in order to return the business to normal running state, employees have worked longer than 16 hours. ANC believes that employees may be able to work up to 16 hours in a 24 hour without the employee being exposed to any hazards associated with fatigue depending on their assignments that day. Employees who work longer than 16 hours will be following the work procedure below.

EXTENDED HOURS OF WORK GUIDELINE

When an employee is working on a task and is nearing the 16 hour maximum, the employee must notify the shift Leader or his immediate supervisor that the task cannot be completed by him/her without staying past the 16 hour limit. If resources are available the task can be reassigned to a new employee and allow the employee who has reached the 16 hour limit to go home. If this is not practical, or another resource is not available the employee will be allowed to work past 16 hours provided he/she and the Shift Leader feels that the task can be completed in a reasonable amount of time in a safe manner. Any employee working past 16 hours must be monitored by the Shift Leader or designate for signs of fatigue and can be required to go home if he/she are displaying signs of mental or physical exhaustion. Any employee who works past 16 hours must be provided safe transportation home and to work the next day. A cab service has been set up to provide transportation home and back to the mill the next day. The return trip back to the mill is to be pre-arranged with the driver on the trip home. If it is not practical to


use the cab service due to the distance the employee lives from the mill, then a hotel in Whitecourt will be provided with cab service to and from ANC. Any time an employee has to work past 16 hours the circumstances must be analyzed to see if there are any actions (i.e. training; changes in scheduling, modifications to work procedures) that can be implemented to prevent a reoccurrence. An example of when an employee may be required to stay longer than 16 hours: the plant is down on a scheduled shut down and when the machine is opened up we find more problems than anticipated and some of the jobs take longer than planned. Employees that are involved in start-up may also be asked to stay longer than 16 hours as a result of the unplanned deviation from the schedule.

LANDFILL SAFETY GUIDELINES

The Old Landfill is currently inactive with the exception of building composting piles 2-3 times per year. There is no active depositing sludge into the landfill at this time in a manner that would result in H2S being generated. Atmospheric monitoring of the landfills had shown that H2S is non-detectable in the old landfill. Persons entering the Old Landfill all alone must follow the Working Alone requirements. http://anchome/Safety/OHS/Part%2028%20Working%20Alone.doc New Landfill Due to the possibility of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) exposure in the ANC NEW Landfill, the following guidelines are to be used by all ANC employees, contractors and visitors when entering or working in the NEW landfill

ANC personnel and visitors must inform the TMP control room prior to entry into the NEW Landfill

Persons may only enter the NEW Landfill when equipped with a running H2S monitoring device (4 channel monitor)

All persons entering the NEW Landfill must have a cartridge-style respirator equipped with organic vapour /SO2/HCL/CL2/HF/H2S escape only cartridge (Yellow cartridge)

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All persons must immediately evacuate the NEW Landfill if H3S readings exceed 10ppm

The above are not required for travel long the NEW Landfill roads on the perimeter of the NEW Landfill.

CHEMICAL CONTAINER DISPOSAL GUIDELINE

Purpose of Guideline The handling and disposal of chemical containers at ANC must be conducted in a manner that ensures the safety of all employees and contractors as well as protect the environment and comply with the applicable legislation. Scope of Guideline

This guideline applies to all containers that contained or contains chemical products used at ANC. This includes totes, toe bags, buckets, bottles or any other type of container.

The guideline applies to chemicals that are in regular use, trial chemicals or chemicals used periodically.

The guideline applies to TDG and non-TDG regulated materials. Empty Containers

Some empty containers are collected for return to vendors.

Each vendor has criteria regarding whether container must be returned in a rinsed or residual condition.

Verify with the vendor prior to returning containers.

For rinsed containers ensure that containers are triple rinsed or continuously rinsed for a period of time over the trench system.

Full or Partially Full Containers

Each chemical will be dealt with in a case by case basis.


Preferred option is to return unused chemicals to vendor if possible.

Chemical may have to be disposed of by ANC if vendor will not accept return.

DISPOSAL AT ANC

Refer to MSDS for each chemical for disposal instructions. In some cases the chemical may be disposed of into the trench system, effluent system, landfill or dump pond at ANC. Prior to disposal at ANC the Environmental Coordinator must be notified and a PJP must be completed. Things to consider: a) Can the material be safely disposed of into the trench or effluent system at

ANC? b) Can the material be returned to the vendor? c) Are there others who may want the material? d) Should the material be disposed of off-site? e) Communication to others working in the disposal area f) Where should the material be disposed of? Trench, dump pond, effluent

system, landfills? Chemicals include: - Oils - Solvents - Glycols - Polymers - Caustic/acidic materials - Cleaners - Bleaching/brightening chemicals Any other chemical not listed above.


The empty container must then be properly rinsed prior to disposal at regional landfill or removed off-site by a licensed hazardous waste disposal company. Disposal Off-Site If the chemical and container are to be disposed of off-site then the Environmental Coordinator must be informed. Contact the Environmental Coordinator prior to moving container to the Hazardous Waste Storage Building or to other areas for storage. For a large volume or multiple containers, special arrangements may need to be made with a licensed contractor to facilitate removal off-site.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR HOT TEMPERATURES

Were possible use engineering controls to reduce temperature. Controls include: opening doors and louvers, use of fans, air movers, air conditioning, spot coolers, misters, and dehumidifiers.

If possible, schedule work in the cooler part of the day.

Hydrate yourself before beginning work and drink 5-7 ounces of fluid every 15-20 minutes, during the job, to replenish fluids in the body. Plan jobs in advance and supply Gatorade and ice.

Wear cool gloves and bandanas.

Rotate workers through the task or reduce the pace of the work.

Acclimate yourself to the hot area by slowly increasing your exposure times.

Take “rests” in a cool area. Rest does not mean that work is not being done. It may be quite acceptable to perform work in a cooler area, doing tasks of equal or lesser intensity.

Avoid working alone.

If working outside, use sunscreen. First priority should always be effective planning and the use of the engineering controls to reduce temperatures and humidity. In the event those efforts fail you may need to consider administrative controls such as the work guidelines listed


above or the Occupational Exposure Limits provided by Alberta OH&S. It is worth noting that in the province of Alberta the OEL’s are guidelines, not legislation. Each person’s tolerance to heat is different and that needs to be considered in determining the right course of action. Alberta Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Screening Criteria for Heat Stress Exposure (WBGT values in oC) For 8 hour work day. Five days per week with conventional breaks Work Demands

Acclimatized Un-acclimatized

Light Moderate Heavy Very Heavy

Light Moderate Heavy Very Heavy

100 % Work

29.5 27.5 26 27.5 25 22.5

75 % Work; 25 % Rest

30.5 28.5 27.5 29 26.5 24.5


31.5 29.5 28.5 27.5 30 28 26.5 25


32.5 31 30 29.5 31 29 28 26.5

Very Hot Temperature: Heat tolerance varies by individual. Certain health conditions and medications may reduce a person’s heat tolerance.

Risks:

Heat Cramps

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Stroke

Sunburn


Contributing Factors:

Lack of fluids to replace fluids

Hard labour in a hot environment

Overexposure to the sun

Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion (may include any combination of the following): Early warning signs, signal that it’s time to take a break from the heat:

General Discomfort

Pale or Flushed Skin

More serious symptoms, time to seek out medical assistance:

Irritability

Weakness

Unsteady Gait

Disoriented

Shivering

Headache

Nausea

Definitions Light Work: Sitting or standing with moderate arm and leg movements (i.e. using a table saw) Moderate Work: Walking with moderate lifting or pushing (i.e. walking @ 6 km/hr. while carrying a 3 kg load)


Heavy Work: Intermittent heavy lifting with pushing or pulling (i.e. shovelling dry sand, sawing wood by hand) Very Heavy Work: Frequent heavy lifting with pushing or pulling (i.e. shovelling wet sand)


CENTRAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

Purpose of the Committee ANC is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment. The purpose of the Central Health & Safety Committee is to monitor, change or add to the existing safety policies, programs and related work on the millsite. The Committee is the policy making body and as such shall collect input from across the millsite before changing or finalizing policy. All Committee decisions made in response to proposed policy changes, corrective action reports and/or inspection/audit reports, and employee concerns brought forward at meetings will be determined through achieving a consensus. Safety shall be treated as an integral part of running our business and it must be everyone’s business. The Committee relies on a delegation system to ensure that the required work is fairly distributed throughout the millsite. Efforts shall be made to utilize our in-house expertise whenever possible. Interested employees are encouraged to become involved at all times. Communication is written in the form of minutes of meetings, drafts for comment and final documents. Safety documents are distributed via e-mail. Safety programs, like every aspect of our business, need to be cost effective. Therefore, all recommendations of the Committee shall meet standards of excellence for safety as well as being cost effective and practical.


Structure of the Committee Committee co-chairs: Each HSC must have two co-chairs. The co-chairs are responsible for calling meetings and making sure that meetings operate effectively. An employer co-chair is chosen by employer members of the committee; the worker co-chair is chosen by the worker members. The co-chairs shall alternate in serving as chair at the meetings The Central Health & Safety Committee consists of one representative and one alternate from each of the following departments:

Production Department (Crew Reps)

“A” Crew, “B” Crew, “C” Crew, “D” Crew

Transload Woodlands Pulping and Utilities

ESI Warehouse Supply Chain Mgmt

Paper Machine Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering

AFPA Safety Rep Senior Management

A Department Head and/or General Manager will also normally be in attendance

It is the responsibility of the representative to either attend or have an alternate attend each meeting. Representatives need to come prepared with any issues or comments collected from fellow employees since the last meeting. The area representatives serve on the Committee for a minimum of two years and are to attend a mandatory 1-day Incident training course. At the end of the term, a co-chair shall be selected from the current representatives and serve a 2 year term.


The meetings are held once per month. A current up-to-date package will be distributed by the Safety Administrator one week in advance of each meeting. Minutes are kept by the Safety Administrator with the assistance of the co-chair for preparation of the final draft.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Health and safety committee (HSC) co-chairs, members and health and safety representatives (HS representatives) shall be permitted to take the greater of 16 hours or the number of hours they would normally work during two shifts, to attend work site health and training programs, seminars or courses of instruction. The required HSC co-chair and HS representative training includes two mandatory courses:

HSC/HS representative prerequisite course (Part 1) – 2 hour course, provided free of charge; and

HSC/HS representative training course (Part 2) – 6 to 8 hour course, provided by designated training agencies.

THE CENTRAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE WILL

OPERATE UNDER THE FOLLOWING MANDATE

1. Meet monthly with other reps and maintain a published list of reps and alternates.

2. Assist in the development, implementation and review of health and safety policies and maintain a central file for all mill safety policies and procedures.

3. Promote and encourage safety awareness to ensure a safe workplace for

all employees by: a. Encouraging safe work habits and attitudes.


b. Raising the level of safety awareness with the help of employee involvement.

c. Communication with people to ensure safety in their work areas. d. Reporting back to the area of responsibility on Central Health &

Safety Committee issues.

4. A representative or alternate, given training in Accident/Incident investigations, shall be present and oversee the completion of all Accident/Incident investigations

5. The Superintendent will review all Incident investigations for QA/QC prior to distribution and make recommendations as required.

6. Assist with or lead monthly area/crew safety meetings and ensuring the

review of Central Health & Safety meeting minutes. 7. Participate in Mill Safety/Housekeeping audits.

8. Collect all Health and Safety concerns from their area/crew and bring them

forward for discussion at Central Health & Safety meetings. 9. Central Health & Safety Reps to review the status of: Accident/Incident

investigation reports and outstanding action items resulting from Accident/Incident investigations, Safety/Housekeeping inspections, and ensure prompt follow-up for overdue items in their area.

10. Review OH&S and PIR safety audits, develop an action plan from audit

findings and ensure prompt action on found items.


MEETINGS / DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY MEETINGS Every meeting at ANC starts with a safety moment. In this safety moment,

employees are encouraged to talk about safety both at home and at work.

It is mandatory that all employees attend a regular departmental monthly safety

meeting. If unable to attend their monthly meeting, employees should make

every possible effort to attend another department’s meeting (RSVP to the

applicable safety representative). If this is not at all possible, the employee must

meet and review the previous meeting material with their supervisor or

designated safety rep.

A monthly meeting schedule will be maintained on the intranet. All departments should endeavor, when possible to maintain a schedule 3 months in advance


GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

1. CSA approved safety shoes must be worn in accordance with mill policy. 2. CSA approved safety glasses with side shields must be worn in all areas of

the plant except offices, control rooms and lunchrooms and the trucker’s walkway through the trucker’s lounge in the warehouse.

3. Tinted / dark eye protection is not permitted for use in doors. 4. Transition lenses are allowed, but a full transition to a clear lens must occur

before proceeding when coming indoors. 5. Due to dust and chemicals, we recommend that no contact lenses be worn. 6. The use of D- handled shovels is not permitted on site. 7. Butane lighters are not permitted in the mill. 8. Hearing protection must be worn in all designated areas outside the office. 9. Use established LOCKOUT procedures when working on any equipment. 10. Follow confined space Code of Practice. 11. All Employees must be trained in WHMIS and Department Specific WHMIS. 12. Know what to do in case of an accident. Know location of first aid room and

who is qualified in first aid on your shift. 13. Report all safety incidents to your supervisor immediately (refer to Page 18) 14. Practice continual good housekeeping; keep work areas clean and

unobstructed, and equipment clean and in good order. 15. Know the location of all fire extinguishers and know how to use them. 16. Have hands free when climbing or descending stairways. USE HANDRAILS. Climb or descend one step at a time; do not slide down. 17. Don’t “blow down” yourself or anyone else with compressed air…

WHATEVER the reason. Compressed air can kill. When finished with air wand, valve should be closed and line should be bled.

18. Know Portable Ladder Safety as listed under Part # 8 of OH&S Safety Code. 19. When working beside welders, face away from the arc to avoid eye damage

from a welding flash. You should also be wearing suitable eye protection. 20. Never drink mill hose water. It is not treated drinking water. 21. Maximum Mill Forklift speed is 10km/hr. Horn must be blown before

entering aisle ways or blind corners. No passengers are to be carried on the


forklift. Seatbelts are mandatory. Certification is required to operate a forklift.

22. ANC is a smoke free building. Designated areas have been provided outside. 23. Treat all company property with due care. 24. Speed limit for site area outside of mill building is 30 km/hr, except as

otherwise posted. All vehicles must stop at the railway tracks when entering or leaving the site.

25. Horseplay, fighting, harassment, firearms, intoxicants, and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

26. When in doubt about a procedure or any other concerns, stop and ask someone who knows.

27. ANC uses a Pre-Job Process (PJP) and it is part of the mill safety indoctrination. The intent of the PJP is to focus on job/tasks that are not considered normal or routine where a formal hazard assessment has not been completed or a new worker is involved.

28. The ANC Hazard Identification form (HID) provides workers with a quick and easy way to identify and report hazards. The HID will increase the awareness of existing hazards and reduce the time in which a hazard is mitigated. The HID process is not meant to replace near miss or accident/incident reports, it should be used before a hazard becomes a near miss or accident/incident.

29. All employees are required to comply with working overhead policy. 30. Only Mill certified Forklift/Clamp Truck Operators are to drive/operate

Forklifts, Clamp Trucks and Power Pallet Trucks. 31. Employers are required to ensure employees working alone have some way

of communicating with individuals who can respond immediately to any emergency situation. If going into a known hazardous area, take a radio and contact the Control Room of your whereabouts and expected return time. Arrange for the Control Room to contact you at appropriate intervals based on the hazard associated with the work you will be doing. Employees on company travel are encouraged to take company cell phones in case of a vehicle breakdown.

32. Cell phones are not to be used while operating company vehicles, unless hands free is available, otherwise you must find a safe place to pull over (that is not a highway – Alberta Transportation’s DISTRACTED DRIVING LEGISLATION (BILL 16) states that “A highway refers to any street, road,


parking lot, or alley, etc, where the public is normally permitted to drive, including adjacent sidewalks and ditches.)

33. Employees are strongly encouraged to wear a ball cap as a form of PPE to be used when working in the field/mill to help prevent cuts and scrapes to the head.

34. Personnel trained as a train-the-trainer, will be required to commit for a minimum of 3 years. Overhead Crane & Broderson train-the-trainers will be required to commit for 5 years.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OH&S PART #12

Refer to ANC Formal Health and Safety Inspections in Traccess for details, frequency, area owner, etc.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OH&S PART #18

Observe the following general practices while on the job:

Glove Policy. It is the policy of Alberta Newsprint Company to require the use of basic hand protection when performing tasks. With respect to routine tasks, employees are expected to wear an appropriate glove for each task they perform. The appropriate glove to be used will be determined by the task’s hazard assessment and any relevant MSDS. All employees and contractors are expected to carry gloves with them as part of their basic PPE, and to put them on prior to beginning any miscellaneous tasks. If handling sharp tools or objects such as utility knives and doctor blades, employees and contractors MUST USE LEVEL 5 OR HIGHER CUT AND PUNCTURE RESISTANT GLOVES. Alberta Newsprint Company acknowledges that there may be tasks in which the use of gloves may not be practical. As an example, when dexterity or feeling is required gloves may be removed temporarily.


The company supplies a variety of hand protection suitable for different types of jobs which are made available at mill stores. All gloves are provided to employees on an as needed basis. Contractors working on site are expected to arrive prepared with appropriate gloves for the tasks they perform. Wear suitable clothing for your job. Trousers without cuffs and short sleeved shirt are advisable when working around moving machinery. Clothing should always fit snugly. Torn, ragged, loose or sloppy clothing is unsafe. Hair covering should be worn to keep long hair from being caught in moving machinery. Do not wear rings, watches with non-break away straps or neck chains on the job. They can catch on a projecting surface, be caught by moving objects, or be an electrical hazard. Shorts will not be worn in the operating/maintenance areas due to moving equipment, sharp objects and high temperature surfaces.

Wear safety shoes in good condition. They provide the best protection against foot injuries. Sandals or sneakers must never be worn on the job. CSA grade 1 approved safety toed footwear shall be worn by all operations employees and anyone else working in hazardous areas. This does not apply to anyone that is just walking through the mill.

Respiratory Protection. People are required to wear respiratory protection during their job duties (i.e. who have to handle chemicals, repair chemical equipment, enter confined spaces, perform emergency rescue, or stay in to shut the mill down during an emergency situation) shall be clean shaven where the face piece of the equipment seals with the skin of the face. We require anyone using respiratory equipment or changing the style of equipment to be fit tested a minimum of once per year.

Amendment: After careful deliberation, debate, and discussion, ANC has come up with an amendment to our safety structure regarding facial hair in the production areas of the mill. ANC employs engineering controls where possible to help prevent the presence of air contamination, however do to the ongoing changes to process; areas of the mill have an elevated risk. There may be situations, emergency or


planned, that will require personnel to use respiratory protection. Facial hair can interfere with the sealing surfaces of a respirator or affect the valve function of tight fitting, face piece respirators. This will compromise the protection factor of the equipment and the heath and safety of the wearer will be threatened. The following is the policy from Alberta OHS regarding facial hair. (a) Facial Hair – facial hair, even a single days’ growth of stubble, can seriously reduce the effectiveness of the facial seal. Whiskers lying between the sealing edge of the respirator face piece and the skin can break the seal and cause leakage. An employer must ensure that, if a worker is, or may be required to wear respiratory protective equipment and the effectiveness of the equipment depends on an effective facial seal, the worker is clean shaven where the face piece of the equipment seals to the skin of the face; This policy has been developed to clearly communicate what defines acceptable facial hair that a respirator, if required, will give the intended protection to the wearer. As of March 1, 2018: ALL ANC personnel who enter the pulp and paper mill production areas must be clean-shaven. This does not apply to:

- Truck drivers and delivery personnel that are on site temporarily for pick up or delivery

- Utility company personnel (Altalink, Fortis, Telus)

- Suppliers, vendors & visitors - Contractors unless their work requires them to wear or must be able to

dawn face respirators to do their work (This would be identified in doing the contractor PJP with them)


Wear special protective clothing. Clothing such as aprons, leggings, long sleeved gauntlets or gloves as required by work conditions.

Keep safety equipment in good repair. Clean and dry, ready for use. A dirty, scratched face shield can reduce visibility and is also unsanitary. Gloves with holes will not protect hands from chemical burns or slivers.

Equipment that is no longer serviceable should be disposed of and replaced. Keep tools in good working condition and use them with care. Use the right tool for the job. DON’T IMPROVISE. Many accidents are caused by improper use of tools.

Scaffolding and Staging. Must be properly erected and secured. Confirm that the scaffold inspection tag has not expired and have any expired scaffolding re-inspected prior to use. Check platform planks for defects before each use. Equip ladders with proper anti-skid shoes and tie them at the top when they are used as a work platform. Anchor the bottom with a line so that there is no possibility of its sliding away and causing a fall (refer to portable ladder safety under Part #8). Wear a full safety harness when working on a platform that is 3m or more from the ground.

Warning Signs. Post appropriate warning signs on all approaches to danger areas, especially where overhead work is in progress. Falling materials could cause serious injury to persons passing close to scaffold. Rope the area off if necessary. Remove rope and/or sign when work is completed.

Get help. Ask for help when needed. Lifting or moving objects too heavy or bulky for one person should never be attempted.

Watch out. Look after yourself as well as your co-workers. Occasionally we overlook a hazard that someone else sees. Be on the lookout at all times. Clean Up after the job is completed. Don’t leave material lying around that could cause and accident. Clean up all oil and grease spills. Good housekeeping is essential to ensure safe working conditions.


Post warning signs on all approaches to where chemical cleaning is in progress. Monogoggles must be worn and a half-mask respirator must be carried in the chemical preparations building. Lockers for safety equipment are provided outside of the chemical preparation area. In the interest of hygiene, remove all chemical PPE before entering the office areas, lunch rooms, control rooms and locker rooms. Last, but not least, THINK BEFORE YOU ACT. Many accidents have been caused by a wrong move, a misunderstanding, too much haste or a lack of attention. Every job starts with these questions; WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and HOW (the safe way).

EYE PROTECTION IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS OF THE PLANT INSIDE (INCLUDING LABS) AND OUTSIDE (ON SITE AND IN THE BUSH). THE ONLY AREAS EXCLUDED ARE MILL OFFICES, CONTROL ROOMS, AND LUNCH ROOMS. Most eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper type of eye protection: googles, safety glasses, face shields, etc. Goggles or safety glasses should fit properly. Hardened prescription lenses are available.

Observe the following practices: 1. Tinted / dark eye protection is not permitted for use in

doors. 2. Transition lenses are allowed, but a full transition to a

clear lens must occur before proceeding when coming indoors.

3. Wear chemical type goggles when handling injurious chemicals. Cup type goggles are necessary when grinding or chipping, or any operation where particles may get into your eyes. As a general rule, goggles must be worn when striking metal against metal.


4. Eye protection is to be worn in all designated areas. An eye injury can occur anywhere in the plant.

5. To remove goggles so that foreign material deposited on them will not enter your eyes; do the following: Remove gloves; slip your thumbs under the straps, bend the body and head forward, raise the straps over the back of the head and let the goggles fall away from your face.

6. If your face is splashed when you are wearing goggles, wash with plenty of water before removing them. Use the eye washes located throughout the mill.

7. If goggles fog excessively, apply anti-fog cleaning formula available at lense cleaning stations.

HEARING PROTECTION OH&S PART # 16

Hearing protection must be worn when working in any areas where the sound levels are above 85 decibels. Due to extreme noise levels (110db) during engine operation, double hearing protection (ie. ear plugs and ear muffs) are mandatory within the Power Plant. Several different types of hearing protection equipment are available; all are capable of reducing the sound level to below 85 decibels.

Hearing testing is mandatory every 2 years for all permanent employees.


SAFETY EQUIPMENT

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS GENERAL Several types of fire extinguishers exist in the mill. Most are ABC type wall mounted. All mobile equipment are equipped with a small ABC dry chemical type extinguisher. Another common type is a Type B CO2 extinguisher. There are 4 large, 2 - wheeled ABC dry chemical types with nitrogen cylinders located in the mill. Wall mounted fire extinguishers throughout the mill should NOT be used for hot work permits. These are for emergency use only. Should you require an extinguisher for hot work, get one from the maintenance shop. TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS

1. ABC – Dry Chemical: use on wood, paper and oil fires

2. CO2 – Carbon Dioxide: used for electrical fires

Note: CO2 extinguishers can deliver a large static shock if the user does not hold the insulated portion of the black cone nozzle.

3. FOAM – We have two foam addition systems located near the Calender Stack area. One is located on the east side of the Dry End washroom, the other is located on the drive side of the Calender Stack on the north wall of the Machine room. Instructions for use posted at each location.

Note: Foam should always be sprayed in a large arc and the use of a direct spray should be avoided

HOW TO USE EXTINGUISHERS 1. Break the yellow plastic seal around the pin and handle. 2. Pull the pin from the handle.


3. Squeeze the handle while aiming the nozzle at the base of the fire. Sweep the nozzle in a rapid motion from side to side.

4. Take the spent extinguisher to stores. 5. Hang charged extinguisher in spot where used one came from. WHEN DO YOU USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER? Generally speaking, when the fire is small and easy to control. While a fire extinguisher is working on a fire, the fire is neither growing nor spreading. Very little time is lost in trying to use the extinguisher and residual dry chemical or foam will help control the fire spread. WHEN DO YOU NOT USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER? 1. When the fire is too hot because it has been burning for a long time 2. When it is not safe to do so. 3. Do not use CO2 on wood, paper or oil fires. CO2 is for electrical fires. 4. Wall mounted fire extinguishers are not to be used when doing hot work.

Get a fire extinguisher from the maintenance shop and dedicate it to the task.

SAFETY SHOWER/EYE WASH STATION

GENERAL Several safety shower/eye wash stations are located throughout the mill. Before working in an area or on a piece of equipment, it is up to you to access the chemical and/or fire hazard and locate the closest safety shower/eye wash station. NOTE: You may not have the use of your eyes to locate a safety shower/eye wash station during an accident so make a mental note of your surroundings and ensure you have a clear path. WHAT SHOULD YOU USE THE SAFETY SHOWER/EYE WASH STATION FOR?


1. Chemical spilled in your eyes or on your body. 2. Chemicals spilled on your protective clothing (i.e. rubber suit). You still have

to remove your safety clothing and you must do that job safely as well 3. Should you catch on fire or get burned (thermal, steam or flame). WHAT SHOULD THE SAFETY SHOWER/EYE WASH STATION NOT BE USED FOR? Should you suffer from an electrical burn you should seek immediate medical attention, as there are far reaching and potentially fatal results. TO ACTIVATE A SAFETY SHOWER/EYE WASH STATION Stand directly in front of eye wash station and directly below shower head. Reaching up with your right hand, you will come in contact with a hanging triangular shaped bar. Pull directly and fully straight down on the triangular hanging bar and water will shower on top of you. To activate eye/face wash water: Push forward on paddle shaped lever using your right hand. Hold your eyelids open with your finger tips and flush thoroughly. On some stations, a foot lever is also installed. Remove contaminated clothing. Call for help.

FIRE CARTS

Fire carts are large red wooden boxes with wheels on the bottom, a handle on one end, and have 4” yellow letters “FIRE CART”, stenciled on the front doors. Fire carts enable one person to move large amounts of emergency equipment to the “fire scene”. LOCATION:


There are three fire carts at ANC. One is located on the north wall outside of the TMP control room (2nd floor), one is located between the mill air compressors and the dye storage tanks (bottom floor) and the third cart is located on the third floor TMP by southwest stairway. Each cart contains a list of contents that is audited monthly.

EMERGENCY CART

The emergency cart is a yellow wooden box on wheels with large red lettering “EMERGENCY CART” painted on the doors. The emergency cart tools should only be used in a medical emergency or at an accident. LOCATION: There are two emergency carts at ANC. One is located on the North wall outside the TMP control room. The other is located on the third floor by the Southeast stairway. Each cart contains a list of contents that is audited monthly. All materials used from Emergency Cart must be refilled or replaced by person using cart. There is a usage sheet to be filled in after each use of Emergency Cart.

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)

At ANC we have Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Methane, Natural Gas, acids, low oxygen areas and Hydrogen. If any of these become part of the working atmosphere, it could require the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). GENERAL: SCBA stands for self-contained breathing apparatus.


At ANC all personnel who intend to use protective breathing equipment in a dangerous atmosphere must have the proper training and experience to be able to function safely. Such personnel must be properly trained and experienced in: 1. Proper donning, fitting and pre-check of the equipment prior to entering the

hazardous environment. 2. Continual vigilance to protect the equipment from abuse or neglect which may

cause malfunction. 3. Prevention of misuse, or use of protective clothing where such is required, etc. 4. All other prudent care in self defense to prevent injury or death. 5. All personnel can be used as a second person in a “two person rescue”. 6. Spinal management will be given a priority in a “two person rescue”. 7. All personnel should conform to the “buddy system”. In other words, you

must have another person wearing SCBA with you while performing any tasks. NOTE: Vessel entry guards and outside help cannot be designated as a partner. NOTE: CARELESS OR NEGLIGENCE IN MAINTAINING AND USING ANY PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR MAY RESULT IN THE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE USER

BE ALERT – BE CAREFUL – BE SMART – AND STAY ALIVE!!!! TRAINING It is the responsibility of the Shift Leader to retrain their crews in the use of SCBA once per quarter. This includes a drill of putting on and testing the equipment. Records of this training will be kept. Faulty equipment must be fixed immediately. SCBA TYPES: There are two basic types of air packs at ANC; the Scott 2.2 and Scott 4.5. Both packs contain dry compressed breathing air.


NOTE: The air bottles on the Scott 2.2 and Scott 4.5 are not interchangeable. Failure to adhere to this could result in serious personal injury. For short work periods, emergency shutdown and escapes use the Scott 2.2. These contain 30 minute bottles which allow for 15 to 20 minutes of work and 10 minutes for escape. For firefighting and extremely difficult work, use the Scott 4.5. These contain 60 minute bottles which allow for 45 minutes of work and 15 minutes for escape. The Scott 4.5 packs are located in the two Fire Carts SPARE BOTTLES AND EXTRA AIR: The two spare Scott 4.5 cylinders are located in the Emergency Vehicle Building. The two spare Scott 2.2 cylinders are located in the Emergency Vehicle Building Empty cylinders at ANC are deemed to be 90% charged or less. To refill an air cylinder, remove the cylinder from the pack and put it in the storage holder located in the Emergency Vehicle Building. The Shift Leader or a member of confined spaces will let stores know when to have the empty cylinders recharged. LOCATIONS: 1. Two units (Model 2.2) mounted on column Southside of Rejects Hi Density

Storage in the basement. 2. One wall mounted unit (Model 2.2) East wall in the Dry End Lunch Room 3. One wall mounted (Model 2.2) North wall in the West End Control Room 4. Two wall mounted (Model 2.2) in West entrance way to TMP Control Room 5. Two cased units (Model4.5) inside the Fire Cart on the third floor TMP by

Southeast stairway 6. Two cased units (Model 4.5) inside the Fire Cart outside air compressor room

in basement


7. Two cased units (Model 4.5) inside the Fire Cart on third floor TMP adjacent to Saveall Segment rack

8. One cased unit (Model 2.2) inside the Tank Entry Cart located outside air compressor room

9. Three cased units (Model 2.2) located in the Emergency Vehicle Building. NOTE: All bottles must be kept 100% full at all times. After any use, return bottle to Stores. Monthly inspection of all the above equipment must be carried out as per inspection guidelines.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR-PACK CYLINDERS Air-Pak cylinders should be recharged as soon as practical, after use. Cylinders should not be stored partially charged for two reasons: 1. If used without recharge, the duration of the apparatus is reduced and 2. The safety relief device is only designed to protect a fully charged cylinder

from the effects of a fire. For maximum safety the cylinders should be stored full. Prior to recharging, compressed gas cylinders must be examined externally for evidence of high heat exposure, corrosion, or other evidence of significant damage. WARNING: CYLINDERS WHICH SHOW EVIDENCE OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH HEAT OR FLAME e.g. PAINT TURNED TO A BROWN OR BLACK COLOUR, DECALS CHARRED OR MISSING, GAUGE LENS MELTED, ELEASTROMERIC BUMPER DISTORTED OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE, i.e. DEEP SCRATCHES, SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND RETESTED PRIOR TO RECHARGING.


S.A.B.A. (SUSTAINED AIR BREATHING APPARATUS) This is a large working portable bottle unit for the maintenance crew to use under conditions that require long repair times in the Chemical Prep. or Confined Space areas. This is a large working portable bottle unit on wheels. It has two large (same size as burning unit oxygen bottle) bottles hooked up in tandem with a regulator. There is a 2-way hookup “Y” downstream from the low pressure regulator for two lines to two face masks. They are Scott SKA – PAK with E-Z FLO regulator and come complete with 5 minute escape bottles and 3 – 50’ lengths of air hose come with it. They have quick disconnect fittings. The bottles are mounted on the end of a cart with a blue box that stores all the above equipment. This box is labeled S.A.B.A. and is stored in the Emergency Vehicle Building.


GAS MASKS WITH ABSORPTION CANISTERS

Absorption canister gas masks are for use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient oxygen to support life. WARNING: Absorption canisters DO NOT supply oxygen. Leave the area immediately if you note any signs of distress. Cartridges for use with gas masks contain activated carbon to filter out specific gases by absorption. For these gases, use the following: Multi-gas/Vapor cartridge #99-166-120 (Mill Stores) Be sure to remove bottom seal on the cartridge before use to allow air to pass through.


The absorption capacity is reduced with use. For this we recommend replacement of the canister after each use of the mask.

LANYARDS AND SAFETY HARNESS OH&S PART # 9

Anyone using fall protection must have a valid fall protection certificate. When working from a temporary work area which is greater than 3m above ground, or when working from a permanent work area with no guardrails installed which is greater than 1.2m above the ground, you must use a safety device in the event you slip and fall. There is only one type of acceptable device at ANC: Full Body Harness. There are several Full Body Harness kits throughout the mill. As the name implies, a Full Body Harness should suspend the wearer in a normal vertical position. This type of harness requires the wearer to be certain of how to use it. You must tighten the straps so they will not move upward into your groin area when you test your body weight on the harness. Should you fall in a safety harness the device and lanyard should be removed from active service and tagged. Return the tagged harness and lanyard to you supervisor. A tag should include the date, time, area, reason and contact person’s name. A tagged harness or lanyard should not be worn again until it has been determined safe to do so. Whatever you anchor the safety line of the Full Body Harness to must be capable of sustaining the shock load that will be generated when or if you fall. OH & S part # 9 states load arresting capacity of not less than 16 kilo newtons or 3600 Lbs.

LIFE JACKETS

Life jackets are provided in areas which present drowning hazards. The life jackets are located just in the West entry to the Blower Building. They are stored in the evacuation cabinet.


Floatation devices for emergency rescue are located by the Dry End and Winder Shack, in the event someone falls into a pulper. Prior to any work occurring outside of barricaded areas around the effluent system, a PJP shall be conducted identifying all hazards. NOTE: A personal floatation device will not support a human body in heavily aerated water nor can a person swim under such conditions (lack of buoyancy). Ensure you have a rope tied to a secure object when working near an aerated body of water which had foam on the surface.

SPILL FIGHTER CARTS

There are two Spill Fighter Carts in the mill. These are yellow in colour. One is located on the operating floor and the other is located on the ground floor. Both carts have instructions on how to use them attached to each cart. There is also a generic Chemical Spill Cart which is located in Receiving.

PORTABLE LADDER SAFETY

The following points are for safety awareness when working off portable, single extension or step ladders. 1. Always ensure the ladder is secured against movement either by being tied

off or held by a co-worker. 2. The safe operating angle for single or extension ladders is: 1’ out for every

4’ up. For example: if your ladder was leaning against a wall 16’ up then the base of the ladder should be 4’ from the wall.

3. Never perform work from the top two rungs of a portable single or extension ladder.

4. Never perform work from the top two steps of a step ladder. 5. Safety harness and lanyard attached to a fixed anchor or lifeline must be

worn when working above 10’ or 3 meters.


6. Ensure the fixed anchor or lifeline that the lanyard is attached to, is capable of supporting the shock load which may be applied. Shock load of 4000 Lbs.

7. Competent operators only use the Genie Boom, Scissor Lift or Forktruck manlift where possible to eliminate the dangers of working off a ladder.

8. Erect scaffolding or set up a temporary work platform to provide a safe work area for larger and longer duration jobs.

9. Always be aware of the surrounding safety hazards including your own personal work area.

10. 3 Point contact on extension ladders when climbing.

MILL EVACUATION PROCEDURE OH&S PART # 7

A. The evacuation siren (continuous howl air raid sound) shall be activated by the TMP CRO (control room

operator). Note the fire alarm (intermittent whoop and bell) does not trigger a mill wide evacuation. During the evacuation the Machine Tender is the Muster Point Leader and the Shift Leader and/or Machine Tender is the Command Leader. All emergency radio traffic shall be on channel 1A.

The CRO will announce the evacuation over the mill intercom system and radio detailing reason for

evacuation and areas of the mill to avoid. The CRO will then initiate the sirens, and contact the Mindus

loader operator to inform him of the evacuation. The CRO will contact Transload of the mill wide

evacuation (WRAPLINE 2B) and instruct them to switch to channel 1A. Any mill personnel or contractors

working west of the mill, i.e. scrap yard, chip dump, chip pad, chip reclaim, scalping and screening areas

should report to the chip lab during an evacuation. The Mindus operator will alert their employees and

any truck drivers at the landfill or chip dump of the evacuation. All these individuals at the chip dump

area will stay at the chip lab unless directed by the Machine Tender.

Transload employees will be accountable for assembling ANC personnel, truck drivers and visitors in

the Transload area to the Transload Office.

NOTE: A TRANSLOAD EVACUATION MIGHT NOT PROMPT A MILLWIDE EVACUATION

People at the Power Plant will evacuate to the chip lab (alternate muster point). During the evacuation

the chip lab employees, truckers, and Mindus loader operator will communicate to the Machine Tender

their location.

Finishing personnel will be responsible for the evacuation of truckers in their area. The main muster

station shall be the blower building area.


Potential emergencies requiring mill evacuation:

1. Sulphur dioxide leak 4. Uncontrollable fire

2. Natural or sour gas leak 5. Chemical hazards

3. Rapid release of steam 6. Sabotage Event – Ref to CIP-001-AB-1

Other emergency phone contacts will be done at the blower building by assignment from the Machine

Tender. For chemical spills/releases (see the spill response plan) and contact the Environmental

Coordinator to ensure adequate reporting to government.

B. Everyone in the mill unless directed by the Machine Tender shall proceed to the muster station (blower building) with spare radios, except for those with specific assignments related to the evacuation. The Shift Engineer, CRO will immediately don and turn on the 60 minute Scott Air Packs. Odourless gases prompt the need for immediate use of the pack. For safety depart to fresh air at 20 minutes. Proceed with an orderly shutdown of the boilers, refiners, paper machine, and power plant. The CRO and Shift Engineer will keep their radios and sniffers and leave together to the muster station. The Shift Leader may assign other individuals specific tasks to aid in the control of the emergency release or to effect rescue. These individuals should utilize the 60 minute Scott Air Packs in the fire carts (2 packs in each cart located near air compressor room and in front of TMP control room). They should also have radios and a sniffer to judge where and when it is safe to take off their own packs. The mill should evacuate via the nearest exit leaving the building and walking outside to the meeting area. Avoid walking through the mill in a confined space which may contain dangerous fumes. Ideally the message will instruct people which areas of the mill to avoid when going to the meeting area. Portable personal SO2 escape masks series 7900 were distributed to each ANC employee as well more masks are located under the main stairwell and at the evacuation muster station. The Shift Mechanic and Shift Electrician will each bring an ANC mill site truck to the muster area, if available. All Transload employees will meet at Transload muster point. Shift Lead will take a headcount of all personnel in area including truckers and radios, then inform the Machine Tender that all are accounted for. NOTE: two Scott Air Packs are located at the Transload Emergency Trailer.

C. A headcount shall be done at the meeting place by the Machine Tender and two designates (one person carrying visitor book & 2nd person carry head count binder from blower room), and department heads. The Shift Lead for Transload employees will radio in their headcount from their muster point area. The sign-in book at the Main Entrance shall be collected by the Machine Tender, if for any reason the Machine Tender is unable to do this a designate shall be assigned. All employees must be accounted for, as well as any visitors, cleaning staff, tours, or contractors. Note Mindus and standard maintenance contractors will be responsible for their own employees and be given training of our emergency evacuation (their names won't appear in the log in book). No one may leave the mill site until after the head count is completed. Permission from the Machine Tender is required for people to leave the site. Only extremely urgent situations will prompt permission from the Machine Tender to leave the site. If given permission to leave, you must leave immediately, to ensure your whereabouts. Individuals leaving should stay near the phone number given in case their skills are needed or to permit contact for coming back to work. Also avoid driving personal vehicles to the meeting spot due to high excitement yielding accidents (except for those working in outlying buildings or areas). The effluent system blowers will be shut down during evacuations to promote communication.

NOTE: The Sales / Transportation office will have their own sign-in/out log book which will be brought

to the muster station Monday – Friday, 8:00-4:30.


For the head count everyone shall organize themselves according to department with signs i.e.

paper mill, warehouse, admin, accounting, pulping, forestry, E&I, mechanical, stores & engineering.

One person from each department should inform the head count designate if all members and visitors

of that department are accounted for. Mindus personnel, the truck drivers, chip tester, employees at the

Power Plant, and all other personnel at chip lab will be accounted for over the radio or by phone at the

chip lab. Note: due to chip loader equipment noise - be sure to contact the loader on the radio

to advise him of the evacuation - they cannot often hear the siren. Chip Testers/Load Operator will

ensure chip truck drivers stay at the chip lab during an evacuation and are accounted for by the Machine

Tender during evacuation communications. Similarly, the Machine Tender will be in contact with

Transload personnel to determine numbers and if all safe and accounted for. The 3rd and 4th hand

shall take the Scott air packs from Emergency Garage, and put them on to the firetruck and drive it to

the muster area. The 5th and 6th hands shall wheel the spare bottle cart to the muster area. If the CRO

and Shift Engineer are not out within 20 minutes (with their safety unknown or unaccounted for) or others

are believed to still be in the mill, two people for each still missing person (providing Scott air packs are

available) will return in pairs to rescue them. The Advanced First Aiders and Confined Space rescue

members present should identify themselves to the Machine Tender and offer assistance. Additional

Scott air packs can be obtained, see the list in the muster area for pack locations. Two 60 minute rescue

packs will be kept in the blower building.

D. If Transload operators are not present the shipper will ensure all trucker drivers are removed (check

trucker waiting room and all cabs and sleepers) and bring individuals to the muster station. He will then

proceed to the blower building. After he drops off the truckers he will then proceed to Transload to block

off the rail line using ES&I or Maintenance’s truck. The offloader (with a radio, gas tester, respirator

and mono goggles), will then go to the truck weigh scale and block off the road as close to the scale

as possible, plus guide emergency vehicles entering the site if safe to do so.

E. The Shift Leader or designate will determine when it is safe for re-entry into the mill site. A sniffer shall

be used to determine the safety for re-entry. The people (buddy system) doing testing will wear active

Scott air packs. When all is clear the Shift Leader will contact the chip lab and Transload to return to

normal operations. Upon re-entry to the mill phone calls will be made to get staff back and alert

neighbours all is safe for their return.

F. It will be the mill goal to conduct a minimum of four evacuation drills per year one for each shift in order to be prepared for actual evacuation emergencies. These drills may include mock injured personnel. Three drills will be on weekends or evenings; one will impact Monday-Friday day shifts.

G. During an evacuation any truck drivers that are on site delivering or picking up materials such as chemicals, cores, freight, sludge, sawdust, etc., the drivers will be taken to the muster station by the ANC employee or contractor overseeing or working with the driver as a designated contact.

H. During night time/poor weather/darkness due to power outages- the inside of the blower building may be used as a mustering point- the Machine Tender ensuring first the upstairs area is safe.

I. During overnight scheduled power outages maintenance will bring in portable self- powered lighting for the muster station area.


J. During power outages extra efforts will be required to initiate evacuations due to the unavailability of some sirens/horns. Operations will need to search for employees/contractors in isolated areas not carrying radios.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

There are three potential types of emergencies at ANC:

1) Employee injury or illness (no siren) 2) Mill Evacuation (continuous air raid siren) 3) Fire (intermittent whooping siren)

1a) Employee injury or illness

The first priority when you recognize an injury has happened to a co-worker is to yourself and not the injured party. You must first ensure that the area surrounding the casualty is safe for you and other people. Your next priority is to call for help.

Call for help on CH1 of your radio or call for help by phoning 7007 (Emergency). Declare an emergency. The TMP Control Room Operator is now responsible for directing emergency response crews to your location. Go back to the casualty and help direct people towards you.

1b) Emergency Response

On site advanced first aiders should always be called when first aid is required. After assessing the patient the advanced first aider in charge will decide whether to transport the patient with a registered and insured company vehicle or wait

for the ambulance from town. The Shift Leader will provide assistance as

requested by the advanced first aider. If transporting the patient to town the advanced first aider in charge is responsible during the trip and the registered and insured company vehicle with a driver will be used.

2. Hazardous Gas Leak Refer to “Mill Evacuation Procedure” (See Section 8)


3. Fire In case of fire, you will have to make a judgement call. You either fight it or call for help. You should only fight small fires or fires just starting. You must call for help with larger fires. Fire Phone is 7007. If you hear the fire alarm you must stop and assess whether the fire is in your area. If the fire is not in your area, you should continue about your business, but be aware that an evacuation may follow. If the fire is deemed too dangerous or out of control by the Fire Response Team they will have the Mill evacuation alarm sounded and all personnel should vacate to the Muster station. If an accident or fire has occurred, no person shall remove or interfere with anything in, on or about the place where the accident or fire occurred without the permission of a safety codes officer unless it is necessary to do so to prevent further injury or property damage.

Please refer to the Fire Fighting Manual where specific responsibilities are listed.

HOT WORK PERMIT

By far, the largest proportion of fires associated with welding and burning can be traced to failure to take proper precautions against the hazards of the actual operation, as opposed to the hazards of the equipment. Whenever possible, cutting or welding should be taken to an area where there is little chance of starting fires. Where work cannot be moved, the company’s cutting and welding procedures shall be adhered to. Hot Work Definitions: Welding, cutting, grinding and/or the use of any equipment which produces sparks, flames or any heat source adequate to cause combustion.

Permit Requirements: Hot Work Permits are required in all areas where combustible materials are present (i.e. paper dust, chemicals, hydraulics, wood chips and fines), except in the Maintenance Shop, Welding Area, Roll Maintenance Shop and the West Warehouse Fabrication Shop. A permit is required for any


work being done inside the dryer hood and ground floor dryer enclosure, paper warehouse and all chip handling.

SAFETY LOCKOUT PROCEDURES OH&S PART # 15

1a) Purpose

The following rules and procedures for lockout of equipment have been set-up for your protection. They are designed to prevent injury to you and your co-workers. Injury can occur if equipment on which you are working starts up or becomes energized unexpectedly because of: i) Mechanical or electrical faults in the equipment ii) Error on your part or on the part of another worker Lockouts should also be designed to consider and remove the potential release of stored energy. This stored energy can be electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical and thermal, or others. The unexpected starting of equipment can be avoided if that equipment is shut down, locked-out with your personal lock and tested. The purpose of a personal lock is to protect the individual only and must not be confused with the purpose of the other lock types used. A clear definition of lock types is attached as Appendix # 2. It is everyone’s responsibility to check and ensure that each employee knows and uses the lockout policy effectively.

1b) Lock types used at ANC There are four types of locks used in the Alberta Newsprint Mill. They are:

i) Personal ii) Department or Area iii) E&I Isolation (399)


iv) Department Out of Service a. Operations – Out of Service b. Mechanical – Out of Service c. E&I – Out of Service d. Engineering – Out of Service

For a more detailed description of the above lock types, see Appendix # 2 at the end of this section.

2 General

1. All equipment where danger exists must be locked-out before work is started. IF the work to be done is considered a ‘direct control’ situation, meaning a lockout is not reasonably practicable and the energy isolating device is under the exclusive and immediate control of the worker at all times while working on the machinery or equipment (i.e. filter changes, flushing lines), a formal Hazard Assessment and Job Procedure or PJP must be completed prior to work commencing.

2. A permissible exception to a lockout requirement is a situation where it

is necessary for a machine to be running to perform an adjustment or repair. A person shall be stationed at the controls to guard against unauthorized operation and to shut down on command of the person performing the adjustment. Verbal and visual communication is essential.

3. If more than one person is working on the same piece of equipment, a personal lock must be placed by each person working on that piece of equipment.

4. As Prime Contractor, ANC is responsible to ensure that contractors employed at our mill use lockout procedures correctly. A competent ANC employee is required to be present and approve lockouts performed by contractors, with no exceptions. NOTE: Altalink, Fortis & Otis are the only contractors that will be using their own locks.

5. Isolation locks (399) must be placed by a qualified ANC Electrician on switches over 600 volts, DC drives and variable frequency drives. These


specific items will be marked and operated accordingly. Isolation locks must be applied before any other lock-out device is added to the lockout point. The sole purpose of the Isolation lock (399) is ensure the safe handling of the equipment.

6. Trained ANC E/I technicians are to apply isolation locks on radiation sources before any other lock.

NOTE: No work may be done on a piece of equipment with only the protection of the isolation lock. Personal locks must be used.

7. Additional lock-sets, when needed, must be signed out and signed back

in when returned. 8. Lockout forms for new construction must be developed and verified by

two competent employees before use. 3. Lockout Rules

Each person:

1. Must comply with lockout procedures. 2. Shall not attempt to operate or bypass a locked-out device. 3. May not loan their personal locks to other employees. 4. Must use company issued locks. 5. Must not use their locks for any other purpose. 6. Must install their own personal locks on a lockout. 7. Must remove their personal locks upon completion of the job or at the

end of the shift, whichever comes first. 8. Must not remove any other persons lock(s). 9. When contacted, a person must return to the mill on their own time if

their locks have not been removed. The equipment will stay out of service until that person removes his lock.

10. No person shall remove a piece of equipment that has a personal lock on it.


11. If a person cannot be contacted, then the lock removal procedure will be followed.

12. If a key(s) or lock(s) is lost from any lock set, the employee must report this to his Supervisor. The person responsible for issuing locks will issue another set of locks and update the records to reflect who has what locks. This will help when having to remove locks if left on. The old key and lock must be turned in.

13. Turn hand-off-auto switch back to the auto position and let operations know they can have the equipment back. If the equipment is part of another lockout, with locks still in place, the hand-off-auto cannot be switched back to auto and a comment must be made on the lockout form indicating such.

NOTE: Violation of lockout rules is a serious offense and will be subject to serious disciplinary action

4. Lockout Procedures

1. Communicate to a competent operator, the job about to be performed. 2. Identify lockout points with assistance from operator if required.

a) Determine the correct switch or switches, valves, and lines to be locked out.

b) Qualified ANC Electricians are required to operate all switches over 600 volts, DC Drives, Variable Frequency Drives, or equipment with a radiation source and an isolation lock will be installed. Isolation (399) locks are to be the first locks to be applied and the last to be removed.

NOTE: The only exception to locking out a VFD drive is to substitute with the associated local disconnect at the equipment, which needs to be operated while work is performed – ie; rotation of the disc filters.

c) When a lockout requires an E&I isolation lock, all personnel applying the locks must be present before any locks are applied.


EXAMPLE 1: On a lockout form that requires the assistance of an electrician for switches over 600 volts, radioactive sources and VFD’s, three people will be present before the lockout proceeds. The electrician, the employee in charge of the lockout and a second person verifier must all be present together before the lockout proceeds. EXAMPLE 2: On a single lockout where no lockout form is used, two people will be present before the lockout proceeds. The Electrician and the person requesting the lockout. If both are not present together the lockout will not proceed.

3. Have operations shut equipment down that you want turned off. 4. Make sure equipment numbers on equipment and “hand-off-auto”

switch match the equipment number on the disconnect you want to turn off.

5. a) Turn local “hand-off-auto” switch to the “off” position, go to the main disconnect for that equipment and turn off. Stand to the side of the panel while turning off disconnect.

OR b) Electrician must turn the selector switch to the off position of the

main switch disconnect and then switch of the breaker. 6. a) Place your personal lock(s) as required.

b) Follow lockout board procedures, if required.

7. Install a scissor when applying lock to allow for additional people to lockout.

8. a) TEST START equipment cannot be operated. Hold the “hand-off-auto” switch in the “hand/ON” position for at least three seconds duration. Leave the “hand-off-auto” switch in the “OFF” position after completing the test start. b) Depressurize and purge (if applicable) all lines, vessels, and equipment.

NOTE: If a task is incomplete and a process or piece of equipment is to remain inoperable, a specific “department out of service lock” must be applied with an


information tag stating the reason why. The last worker from each department that requires the equipment to be out of service must apply the department specific “out of service” lock and tag before their personal lock is removed. An Isolation lock (399) is not a DOSL.

9. Perform work after inspecting area for hazards. Take two. NOTE: Under no Under no circumstance may an inspection or work be

performed under the protection of an isolation or departmental out of service

lock alone, a personal lock must be applied.

10. After work is completed, remove personal lock(s). 11. When ready to turn disconnect back on, again stand to the side of the

disconnect and turn back on. 12. Turn “hand-off-auto” switch back to the “AUTO” position and let

operations know they can have equipment back.

USE OF LOCKOUT BOARD & KEY BOX SYSTEM

The lockout board must be used when it is not practical for all persons to personally lockout the equipment or due to a large number of lock-out points. A lockout form is available for use with the lockout board. A competent operator (APPENDIX # 3) will complete the lockout with an additional person who will verify lockout integrity and sign the form before work is started. The lock set number and board seal number must be recorded on the form. Only competent ANC employees may perform lockouts. All locks applied by contractors must be witnessed by their ANC contact or designate. ANC employees from departments outside of the mill operations are to be considered as contractors, for work within the mill i.e. ANC Transload workers assisting in the warehouse.


NOTE: Additional verification for lockout integrity will happen as required by specific Hazard Assessment. The lockout has to be finished by the same individuals who started the lockout.

These people will take an appropriate size set of numbered locks with the form

and lock-out each valve, drive, etc. as marked on the lockout form, and check

the appropriate space as each lock is placed. If for some reason a drive or a

valve is left operable, the space will be marked “N.A.” indicating the equipment

is not applicable to the task and the reason why printed and initialed beside the

equipment marked N.A. on the lockout sheet. In some cases, additional separate

lockouts are required for the purpose of adjustment, this must be indicated with

a special instructions tag attached to the lockout board.

They will then check and/or attempt to start the equipment that is locked-out to ensure:

a) that the right equipment is locked out, b) that the equipment locked-out is inoperative, and c) that equipment serviced by any interlock is inoperative.

After the lockout is complete, the key will be placed on the hook in the key box, KEY NUMBER MUST BE SHOWING, install a numbered seal on the key box, record the seal number on the lockout form, sign and date the form in the space at the bottom, “lockout completed”. NOTE: If an individual piece of equipment attached to multiple energy sources, is to be worked on which is included on a lockout board, a personal lock has to be placed on that lockout board, not just that piece of equipment. i.e. an Electrician changing the brushes on a dryer motor will not be protected during a felt change when a personal lock is applied only to the drive. All personnel who work on this equipment will check the lockout form to verify they are protected for their job scope, check that the seal number on the lockout


form matches the one on the key box, and check that the numbered key is in the key box. They will then apply their ANC issued personal lock to the lockout board before starting work. Contractors must only apply their personal lock under the supervision of their ANC contact or designate. NOTE: If there is any confusion as to which lockout is appropriate for the work to be done, do not begin work and contact the planner, shift leader or area supervisor. If the seal must be broken (to test a motor, for example), then this must be done by competent operator and a team member performing the work. All personnel working under this lockout will remove their locks and stay clear of the equipment until the seal has been replaced. The number of the replaced seal must be inserted on the form, the reason for the replacement noted on the form (including date and time), and the note signed by the persons changing the seal. Everyone performing work under this lockout will then reinstall their locks. Should the seal be broken, missing, or if the seal number does not correspond with the number on the lockout form, immediately notify the area supervisor who will shut down the job and take necessary action to remedy the situation. He will then follow-up with an investigation of cause. At the completion of work, or when called off the job, or when leaving the mill site, each person will remove his own personal lock(s). Once all personal and department out of service locks are removed, the form may be removed from the board. The competent operator can then cut the seal, remove the key, and remove the lockout set originally installed. They will then sign the appropriate space on the lockout form, “unlocking completed”. Isolation locks (399) will not be removed until all other locks are removed. Isolation locks are removed only by qualified ANC Electricians. The equipment can then be put back into operation. The lockout form must be returned to the lockout sheet return holder and will be checked and filed. All forms that need to be modified will be directed to the appropriate people.


LOCK REMOVAL PROCEDURES

The Shift Leader must first make every effort to contact the employee whose lock(s) is on the equipment. If the employee is contacted, he/she is responsible for coming in on their own time and expense to remove their lock(s). The Shift Leader will not use the duplicate key to remove a personal lock(s) if the employee is contacted. If the employee is not contacted then, the Shift Leader must complete the first part of the lock removal form stating what steps have been taken to contact the employee. The Shift Leader will obtain the duplicate key for the lock being removed from the duplicate key cupboard in the First Aid Room. Before removing the employee’s lock(s) the equipment will again be thoroughly inspected to ensure it is clear of people and safe to operate. Once the lock has been removed in the presence of a suitable witness, and the lock removal form completed, the duplicate key must be returned to the duplicate key cupboard by the Shift Leader who removed it. The lock must be returned to the employee by their supervisor when they return to work, with emphasis put on the danger and costs associated with having to go through this procedure. The Shift Leader removing the lock assumes full responsibility for the start up. 1. Operations Out of Service Locks The Shift Leader will have the key for these locks and will be accountable for the procedure being followed. (From page 50 Appendix # 2 titled “Lock Definitions” # 4). 2. Mechanical – E&I Out of Service Locks

a) Any member of the Department, may remove the lock (DOSL) that was placed on by a member of that relative Department.

b) The Department Supervisor has access to a duplicate key in the event of a loss of a key.


APPENDIX # 1 – INFO TAGS This is an equipment protection and information tag. It is an impersonal tag that does not protect the individual using it. Info tags will be used in conjunction with “out of service” locks. Info tags are a two-part tag. When these tags are used, one part of the tag is placed on the “out of service” lock storage board, the other part of the tag will go with the lock being used. On the face of the tag, a section for the name, date, equipment number, time and reason for out of service must be completed by the person placing the tag and lock. Info tags with an out of service lock will be initialed by the person leaving the equipment in an abnormal condition. They will be placed at each appropriate control point such as:

1) Main disconnect switch 2) Steam, water valves, etc. 3) Lockout board

Info tags are located in the Shift office along with the out of service locks. An audit will be performed periodically to monitor the out of service equipment and determine future use. APPENDIX # 1a – DEPARTMENTAL SPECIFIC INFO TAGS This is a personnel/equipment protection and information tag. It is an impersonal tag that does not protect the individual using it. Info tags will be used in conjunction with Department “out of service” locks (DOSL). Info tags are a two part tag. When these tags are used, one part of the tag is placed on the DOSL storage board, the other part of the tag will go with the DOSL being placed. On the face of the tag, a section for the name, equipment number, equipment description, DOSL number, date installed, tag placed by,


reason for out of service must be completed by the person placing the tag and lock. Info tags with a DOSL will be initiated by the person leaving the equipment in an abnormal condition. They will be placed at each appropriate control point such as:

1) Main disconnect switch 2) Steam, waters valves, etc. 3) Lockout board

APPENDIX # 2 – LOCK DEFINITONS 1. Personal Safety Locks These are individual locks issued to each employee for the purpose of “locking out” various equipment prior to commencing work. These locks are identified by a name tag, department colour identification tag and stamped with a 3-digit number. Each lock set is individually keyed and one key given to the employee to whom the locks are issued. Each lock set and corresponding key bears a unique number. 2. Department or Area Safety Locks These are sets of 1 to 50 locks, each set being keyed alike and used by area personnel to lockout a “block” of equipment, or an individual piece of equipment with a large number of lockout points (i.e. boiler). Spare sets of locks are kept in each department for lockout board procedures and extra personnel or equipment lock requirements. Each set of these locks is keyed alike and are department colour-coded and numbered. For process reasons “PM locks” and “TMP locks” are to be used to keep valves in an open or closed state or equipment in an “OFF” state during normal operations.


3. E&I Isolation Locks (399) These locks are used only by Electricians to lockout switches over 600 volts, DC Drives, Variable Frequency Drives, or lock the shutters on radioactive devices. When not in use, these locks are kept in a dispenser in each switch room. All locks are keyed alike and each E&I Technician is issued with a numbered key. 4. Operation “Out of Service” Locks For use when a piece of equipment is to be taken out of service or job is not complete and personal locks are removed. This is a set of 50 locks and are sequentially numbered with one key combination. The locks will be kept on a board in the Shift office and are used with the two-part info tag. The Shift Leader or designated relief will have the key for these locks and will be accountable for the procedure being followed. 5. Mechanical “Out of Service” Locks For use when a piece of equipment is to be taken out of service or job is not complete and personal locks are removed. These are sets of 30 locks are sequentially numbered and individually keyed. The locks will be kept on a departmental lock storage board in the Mechanical Resource Room and are used with the two-part info tag. The Departmental Supervisor/Co-ordinator or designated relief will have access to the duplicate keys and will be accountable for the procedure being followed. 6. E&I “Out of Service” Locks For use when a piece of equipment is to be taken out of service or job is not complete and personal locks have been removed. These sets of 30 locks and are sequentially numbered and individually keyed. The locks will be kept on a departmental lock storage board in the E&I shop and are used with the two-part info tag. The departmental supervisor/coordinator or designated relief will have access to the duplicate keys and will be accountable for the procedure being followed.


9. Engineering “Out of Service” Locks For use when a piece of equipment is under construction and not in service or to be taken out of service or job is not complete and personal locks are removed. This set of 30 locks are sequentially numbered and commonly keyed. The locks will be kept on a departmental lock storage board in the Engineering Office and are used with the two-part info tag. The Engineering Dept. members or designated Relief will have the keys and will be accountable for the procedure being followed. A key will be kept as well in the duplicate key cupboard (First Aid Room). Locks are distributed as follows: Department Colour Number Series Operation Purple no stripe 800-850 Maintenance- E&I Purple with yellow 360-390 Maintenance Mech Purple with Red stripe 470-500 Engineering Purple with White 600-630 APPENDIX # 3 – DEFINITION OF COMPETENT QUALIFIED: through experience, certification, testing and/or legislation, proven qualified to operate at a certain level or certain pieces of equipment. TRAINED: specifically trained in all aspects of operation at a certain level or certain parts of the process or certain pieces of equipment. This includes safety hazards and procedures, operating parameters, and maintenance methods. EXPERIENCED: be able to perform work with no supervision or minimal degree of supervision.


CONFINED SPACE ENTRY CODE OF PRACTICE OH&S PART # 5

I Definition of Confined Space An enclosed or partially enclosed space having restricted access and egress and which, due to design, construction, location, atmosphere, the materials or substances in it or other conditions, is or may become hazardous to a worker entering it or does not have a means of escape or rescue of a worker entering it. For the purposes, the following will be called a vessel: “Confined Space” “Tank” “Pit” “Manhole” “Bunker” Remember that conditions can and do change. It is completely possible that any Partial Confined Spaces and Partial Limited Access/Egress conditions can change. The Confined Space Team decided to classify our tank, chests and vessel to aid with identifying and understanding of what must be done when entering a confined space. RISK EXPLANATION (Relative to gas): CLASS “A” MEANS:

Known condition inside confined space to exceed Occupational Exposure Limit (O.E.L.) or having potential to exceed O.E.L.

Environmental outside confined space is in excess of or had high potential to be in excess of O.E.L.

Nature of work has high potential to produce condition in excess of O.E.L. GAS TEST:

For class A gas test, you must wear a Scott Air Pack and enter the vessel for testing.

Initial test at start of each shift.

Continuous monitor for duration of job (O2, LEL and H2S or CO).

Periodic audit of confined space environment by supervisor.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Self-contained breathing air and full PPE that is required must be worn when entering and working “A” class vessels.

A life-line will be used by each person entering “A” class vessels.

See the confined space entry permit for other information. RESCUE RESPONSE:

In-line air or Scott Air Pack (2) will also be available at the vessel for rescue.

The tank watch (tending worker) must be a confined space team member with a radio to be able to activate the alarm for Advance First Aiders, Fire or Rescue Response.

The following procedures must be in place

Lockout board

Confined space entry permit

Confined space tank watch with a radio Class “A” vessel entry may require additional precautions and procedures. CLASS “B” MEANS:

Low potential inside confined space to exceed Occupational Exposure Limit (O.E.L.)

Environment outside confined space has low potential to be in excess of O.E.L.

Nature of work has low potential to be in excess of O.E.L.


GAS TEST:

For class B gas test, you must wear a Scott Air Pack and enter the vessel for testing.

Initial test at start of each shift.

Retest after any exit upon re-entry. RESCUE RESPONSE:

Trained, competent tank watch (tending worker) with a radio to activate the alarm for Advance First Aid, Fire or Rescue response

The following procedures must be in place:

Lock out board

Confined space entry permit.

Confined space tank watch with a radio. CLASS “C” MEANS:

Conditions inside confined space are such that there is no detectable risk inside confined to exceed O.E.L.

Environment outside confined space has no detectable risks or hazards.

Nature of work has no detectable potential of generating risks or hazards. RESCUE RESPONSE:

No safety watch required.

Worker must inform supervisor or delegate of entry.

Supervisor or delegate must be in communication with the worker at all times, i.e. radio contact.

Depending on which confined space you are entering it will be listed on the lockout sheet as well as at the tank/chest what class it is,


II General 1) The “confined Space Entry Permit” is to be placed at the entrance point. All

gas readings must be recorded on the permit 2) Lockout form will be considered part of Confined Space Entry procedure. 3) Measures must be taken to ensure that all workers follow proper Confined

Space Entry procedures. 4) All Confined Space entries will be discussed on site at a preplanning meeting

to arrange appropriate rescue equipment, assign rescue personnel, and fully acquaint all concerned with appropriate procedures and potential hazards.

5) Placards are at the entry of each vessel. Hazards and the required lockout must be listed.

III Lighting and Electrical Portable lighting and/or explosion proof fixtures will be used in confined spaces where required. Flashlights will also be used in the event of a power failure. Power supply with ground fault interrupter must be used if wet conditions exist. Low voltage lights must be used in wet conditions. IV Tending Worker The Tending Worker is assigned to stand by the entrance of the Confined Space and has the responsibility to initiate a rescue if necessary. The Tending Worker will maintain continuous contact with people in the Confined Space. The Tending Worker must not leave their post unless replaced by a qualified person. V Fire Protection 1) Entry and exit points must be kept clear at all times while work is underway. 2) Flammable liquids must be stored in approved containers. 3) Hot Work must not be performed in a confined space where a flammable

substance is or may be in the atmosphere, stored, handled, processed or used unless gas testes have been made and precautions have been implemented.


4) When requiring fire extinguishing equipment, it will be brought to the entrance of the Confined Space prior to work beginning.

5) Cylinders of oxygen, acetylene or other fuel gases must not be taken into a Confined Space.

VI Tank Entry Cart and Rescue There are 3 Tank Entry Carts:

1. Outside Air Compressor Room 2. 2nd Floor Outside Control Room 3. 3rd Floor Beside Save-Alls

These carts contains a list of contents that is audited monthly. NOTE: Sniffers for tank entry are found in the Main Lab under fume hood.

1) Rescue personnel will take the cart to the rescue location when a rescue is to be performed unless it is specified by the Shift Leader to have the Tank Entry Cart at the worksite.

2) Designated personnel will be trained in Confined Space rescue procedures

and will follow those procedures to effect a rescue. 3) Where the atmosphere inside a Confined Space contains a harmful substance

or an oxygen deficiency, the Tank Entry Cart must be immediately available. (People inside must also be protected by the appropriate personal protective equipment.)

VII Vessel Entry for Purpose of Cleaning Using Chemical Foaming Units The foaming units produce a caustic mist which can be irritating if breathed in. Therefore, whenever working in a confined space with a chemical foam the requirements for Personal Protective Equipment are as follows:

1) A respirator must be worn under the face shield. Suitable respirator and cartridges are stocked in Stores: 3M Cartridge Respirator, Multigas/Vapour 99-163-120


3M Respirator 9 3M Respirator 9 3M Respirator 9

2) An air mover should be employed to supply fresh air to ventilation to spaces

where there is no air movement from exhaust fans. 3) Personal Protective Equipment also includes full rain suit, rubber boots,

gloves, googles and face shield in addition to the respirator. VIII Lockout and Isolation To prevent harmful substances from entering the confined space, isolation can be accomplished by:

1) Blanking or blinding and marking clearly to show that a blank or blind has been installed.

2) Double valving, by having two valves with an operable bleed-off valve

installed between them. If this procedure is used, the bleed-off valve must be locked in the open position and the valves in the flow line locked in the closed position.

3) The isolation should be done as close to the confined space as possible and disconnected lines should be drained or vented.

4) Where it is impractical to isolate, procedures must be developed that will provide workers with equal or greater protection than the isolation.

5) The Lockout sheet applicable to a given confined space is part of the safe entry procedure ad will be posted together with the Confined Spaces Entry Permit. The Lockout sheet details the requirements for the pipeline isolation or blinding and equipment to be locked out for each confined space of the mill. Nuclear Gauges Before entry of a confined space fitted with nuclear gauges, an E&I Technician has to perform the following:


1) Lock the source shutter in the closed position. 2) Confirm that the shutter is in the closed position by inserting a radiation

detector into the space between the source and the vessel wall. 3) Enter the vessel and measure the radiation intensity in the vicinity where

the nuclear gauge is fitted. Confirm that the radiation intensity is at a safe level.

IX Ventilation External ventilation is required in the following cases:

1. To remove or control a hazardous atmosphere inside the confined space. 2. To maintain a fresh air supply where the oxygen level in the confined space

may become depleted. 3. To provide cool air when the heat exposure to workers will be excessive.

Acceptable means of supplying ventilation:

1. Air Movers (various types available) 2. Exhaust Fans

Follow any additional directions given by your Department Head for each procedure outlined by them. Refer to the Confined Spaces Entry Permit and Lockout sheets.


Confined Space Entry Gas Testing Procedures OH&S PART # 5

PRIOR TO ENTERING A CONFINED SPACE, TESTING FOR PRESENCE OF OXYGEN AND OTHER GASES MUST BE PERFORMED. GASES TO BE TESTED FOR MAY INCLUDE:

Carbon Monoxide

Ammonia

Oxygen

Hydrogen Sulphide

Combustible Gas (% LEL)

Sulphur Dioxide

Other as required Oxygen, Hydrogen Sulphide and Combustible Gas must be tested for all confined spaces entries at ANC. Other gas testing will be done for specific confined spaces as dictated by the contents, processing conditions and suspected hazards. Sampling of gas hazards with portable instrumentation must be conducted by qualified personnel. When necessary to enter a confined space self-contained breathing apparatus must be worn. When entering the vessel to test for gases a Safety Watch must be present. The gas test must be representative of the whole volume. Equipment for performing these tests is kept in the Main Lab under fume hood and includes:

1. Continuous Oxygen /SO2/LEL (lower explosion limit) H2S/CO Industrial Scientific ITX (4 units)

2. Continuous Oxygen /LEL/H2S/CO Industrial Scientific (2 units)


This unit consists of two parts; the analyzer and a sampling pump. This monitor should be left on the charger when not in use. The ITX can be worn or left inside the space as a continuous personal hazardous gas monitor. Otherwise, the ITX could be employed to test a vessel by lowering the tester unit by rope in the vessel through a roof opening to the bottom and thereby sampling a substantial portion of the atmosphere inside. Gas Tec Model 801 The Gas Tec equipment should be used for all gases except O2, H2S, SO2, and % LEL (for example CO2 and NH3). There is an extension for the detector tube which can be lowered or inserted into the confined space for remote testing. This is a manual device and relies on disposable detection tubes for the readings. OH&S Exposure Limits

Gas 15 min 8 hours

H2S 15ppm 10ppm

S02 5ppm 2ppm

CO 25ppm

NH3 35ppm 25ppm

These are monitored by the ITX units along with % LEL and % Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide. Ammonia is monitored by Draeger tubes and two gas test monitors equipped with ammonia sensors.


HAZARD ASSESSMENT FORMAL AND FIELD

The purpose of the hazard assessment process is to identify and evaluate those conditions or equipment that could lead to employees getting hurt or becoming ill. For new employees, it provides for easier orientation and job understanding. Hazard assessment and job procedures highlight points of a job that require special attention pertaining to safety. At ANC we use two approaches to performing hazard assessments:

1. Formal hazard assessments which are conducted after extensive training in the process.

2. Field hazard assessments which are known as PJPs (Pre-Job Process). This is

a more direct and simple process which is in the form of a check list used prior to performing non-routine work.

Any time a repair is made that does not return the process to its original configuration, the area asset team must do a hazard assessment on the system before it is returned to service.

WHMIS OH&S PART # 29

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM All employees of ANC are required to complete WHMIS training within our online Learning Management System. WHMIS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available on ANC’s on-line e-binder. This is accessed through the Safety heading on the ANC Home Page. Hard copies of the SDSs are available in the Tech Office #1 on the 3rd floor. In addition, an iPad to access ANC’s on-line e-binder is located in the Blower Building Muster Station for use during a mill evacuation.”


TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Anyone involved in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods must have a current certificate and must be able to produce it.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND SWITCHING PROCEDURE

Only competent electricians should open electrical panels, particularly starter MCC’s to reset overloads. By doing so untrained individuals expose themselves unnecessarily to the hazards of electrocution and arc flash. These actions are also against the law as only ticketed electricians are qualified to work inside electrical panels with voltage over 50 volts. The electricians are also required to wear PPE appropriate to perform work in opened electrical enclosures. ANC cannot condone non-qualified personnel to open electrical panels for whatever reason (with few exceptions the electrical panels at ANC contain voltages over 50 volts). It constitutes a breach of the ANC safety rules and the electrical safety regulations. Procedures for Turning Switchgear and Drives On and Off: A) 600 Volt M.C.C. switchgear (Siemens):

1. Have operations shut down equipment that you want to turn off. 2. Turn local “hand-off-auto” switch to the “OFF” position. 3. Make sure equipment numbers on equipment and “hand-off-auto” switch

match the equipment number on the disconnect you want to turn off. 4. Always wear safety glasses when turning off a disconnect. 5. At M.C.C. turn off disconnect switch (off is down) standing to the side of the

disconnect. (Normally stand on the left side of the disconnect and use your right hand, as the handle is on the left side of the disconnect.) You must stand to the side because if the disconnect happens to be under load and you turn it off, it could blow out of the M.C.C. causing serious injury.


6. When ready to turn disconnect back on, again stand to the side of the disconnect and turn back on.

7. Turn “hand-off-auto” switch back to the “AUTO” position and let Operations know they can have the equipment back.

B) All Other Switchgear and Drives

13.8 kilovolt switchgear

13.8 kilovolt load break switches

2.4 kilovolt switchgear

A.C. variable speed drives

D.C. Drives

600 volt PD.C. Switchgear (Westinghouse) All of the above equipment is to be turned on and off by E&I Technicians and this is clearly marked at the disconnects and drives.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERHEAD CRANE

Refer to OH&S PART # 6 Anyone using the overhead cranes must have a valid training certificate. Check log book for quick disconnect locations.

PRODUCTION AREA GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

The following is a list of general safety guidelines for all the production areas. Good housekeeping is essential to safety. All stairs and walkways must be kept clean and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to the Shift Co-ordinator. Horseplay is not permitted at any time. General Mill lockouts and confined space entry procedures must be followed.


The guidelines are separated into specific areas. Please be aware of these if asked to work in these areas. When doing specific jobs refer to Job Procedures to determine hazards. TMP Mill 1. Know the strategic location of all Scott Air Packs in case of SO2 gas leak. 2. The chemical preparation building is restricted to trained personnel only. 3. Place warning signs at all chemical preparation doors while rail cars/trucks

are being unloaded. 4. Stay clear of the rail cars/trucks while they are being unloaded. 5. Wear protective clothing, face shields and goggles when handling any

chemicals in the area (Consult the MSDS) 6. Rinse protective clothing, face shields and goggles after use to prevent

subsequent acid or caustic burns. 7. Prominently display chemical signs when doing a chemical clean on any

equipment. 8. Disconnect and lockout all radiation sources before entering any vessel, using

appropriate personnel. 9. When washing out any chest, confined space procedures must be followed. 10. Wear gloves, face shields and long sleeves when taking refiner blow line

samples. Mill Roof 1. Stay on cement walkways and do not go near the edge. 2. Safety valves vent to roof areas. They are very loud and can startle you. 3. A guide cable is provided on the roof for night time or foggy conditions.

Chip Handling 1. Pedestrians on the chip pad are required to wear high visibility apparel. 2. Do not go onto or cross a conveyor when it is in motion. 3. Keep conveyor galleries clean.


4. Chip loader operator must have a radio. 5. Make sure bearings and motors are free of chip fines. 6. Be aware of safety pull cords for stopping conveyors. 7. Beware of nip points on conveyor system.

Effluent System 1. Carry radio at all times when doing the effluent rounds. 2. Do not walk by the edge of any of the effluent ponds. If taking samples only

use appropriate sampling points. 3. Wash well after handling effluent. 4. Be aware of safety pull cords at both sludge presses. Re-pulping Area

1. Pull and lock disconnect before entering conveyor belt. 2. Be aware of the safety pull cords for stopping the conveyor. Steam Plant

1. The steam plant is a limited access area. 2. The start-up, blowdown, and general handling of boilers and pressure vessels

must be accomplished according to the laws of the Stationary Engineers Code under which each individual is licensed.

3. Do not operate valves in the steam plant without learning the location and purpose of every valve.

4. Never leave a blowdown valve open unattached when a boiler is under pressure or being fired.

5. Do not open a valve under pressure quickly. The change in pressure and possible heat condition, plus water hammer, may cause piping or flanges to fail. Use the by-pass if there is one, and wait for the equalization of the pressure before opening the shut-off valve. Close drains only when live steam is being exhausted. Competent operators only.

6. Never tighten a nut, bolt or pipe thread under steam or air pressure. Never use a hammer on a pressurized line or vessel.


7. Do not by-pass safety kick out switches, alarms or other devices so that they are in-operative.

8. Report immediately any unusual hammering or banging noises coming from pipes, boiler, fans and motors.

Wet End of Papermachine 1. Be careful of hands and hoses around any in-going nips. 2. Be careful when walking on wet end catwalks and stairs during shutdowns.

These could be opened up for maintenance or felt changes. 3. Stay away from machine if you “Caustic Wash in Progress” signs up. 4. When at the Wet End do not carry anything loose in pockets or on belt. 5. Use cut resistant gloves when working with doctor blades. 6. Wear proper protection at all times and follow proper procedures when

using chemicals to clean duo-former and presses. 7. Prominently display chemical signs when doing a chemical wash on any

machine clothing or equipment.

8. Three short blasts from the break horn at the Wet End mean that chemical cleaning or felt washing is about to start. All unauthorized personnel must leave the area.

Dry End of Papermachine Authorized Personnel Only 1. Dryer section is extremely hot when running. Do not go inside dryer hood

with doors closed. If you must go inside dryer hood while the Papermachine is running the following is a list of guidelines which should be followed.

Only authorized personnel should be inside the hood while the machine is running

If spending any significant amount of time inside the hood, notify the machine crew before entering and once you have finished

Avoid prolonged exposure. Each person’s tolerance for heat/humidity is different. Minimize any potential for heat exhaustion


If doing a specific long job inside the dryer hood, i.e. running in the broke conveyor, follow the Job Procedure

Signs are posted on all dryer hood basement doors to reflect those guidelines.

1. Watch for dryer doors closing after sheet is threaded to Dry End. 2. Hot steam and condensate lines in dryer section. 3. Always keep hoses in front of you when using in dryers. 4. When blowing wraps off cans, always start at the Wet End and work

toward Dry End. Blow wraps off at outgoing nips. 5. Be careful around pulper opening (end of Dryers, Stack, Reel and Winder). 6. Do not stand under suspended loads on cranes (Dry end. Wet End and

Semi Gantry). 7. Do not talk to or distract employees operating crane. 8. Be careful of Semi Gantry crane track and stops. 9. Wear safety glasses at all times. 10. Kerosene is used at Calendar Stack (potential fire hazard). 11. Watch for Fibron conveyors moving in and out of position, especially

between Dryers and Calendar Stack. 12. Do not put hands in front of Dry End tail cutter. 13. Do not enter between the reels being transferred on the rails. 14. Do not stand in front of the reel when someone is blowing wraps off. 15. Beware of small pieces flying off the rolls when Stack is being threaded or

when the sheet breaks. 16. Know your own limit when working in the heat of the Dryer hood. 17. Never lie down or sit in the basement to watch the sheet. 18. Make sure someone else knows when you are working inside the Dryer

hood.


Winder

1. Be careful of nips on Winder (especially during splices). 2. Never stand on beam by front drum to reach tail during splice. 3. Be careful around slitters (sharp) they turn for extended periods after being

disengaged. 4. Authorized personnel only under sheet run between Backstand and

Slitters (in case of snap-off). 5. Never stand on Pulper Chute cover beneath Winder. 6. Watch all roll stops, conveyors and kickers (start automatically). 7. Never leave the hatch door open in case of a snap-off. 8. Wear Cut Resistant Gloves when handling Slitters.

General Warehouse Safety is the priority in the Warehouse all the time. This area is limited to individuals who have been trained in the Warehouse procedures. Stay within designated walkways. High visibility vests must be worn in the areas where clamp trucks operate. It is an extremely high traffic area. Please let the operators know if you are in the Warehouse. Pressure Equipment Safety When a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system incident does occur, the owner or the person in charge must report the incident to ABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority. Until an ABSA Safety Codes Officer completes an investigation of the incident scene, or the ABSA Safety Codes Officer advises otherwise, the accident scene shall be preserved, except for action to prevent further injury or property damage, until the concurrence of the applicable jurisdictional authority is received . The ABSA Safety Codes Officer will investigate an incident scene and file a report. However, Section 35 of the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation under the Safety Codes Act requires that, as soon as possible, the owner or person in charge must also send a full report in writing to the Administrator. This report is


required whenever injury, death or property damage results from an accident involving boilers, pressure vessels, power plants, heating plants, pressure plants or pressure piping systems. Transload 1. All visitors are required to sign in at the Transload office trailer. 2. Along with normal PPE, hard hats and reflective vests are also required. 3. Nomex coveralls must be worn around the Custody Transfer Meters. 4. Be aware of uneven ground and use caution when traversing the Transload

area. 5. If the Mill evacuation siren goes off all personnel and visitors will Muster at

the Transload office trailer for a head count and await further instructions. 6. Transload operations are from 06:00 to 19:00 hours; however there will be

times these hours are extended due to unforeseen loading circumstances. 7. Rail traffic is ongoing depending on loading activities throughout the mill. 8. SB – 88 (south track) is locked out with blue flags at either end to eliminate

entry while loading on this track. Alberta Workplace Health & Safety Limits OH&S limits for the exposure of Carbon Monoxide are as follows:

Lower exposure limit – 25ppm (this is based on 8 hours of exposure)

Lower exposure limit – 16.7ppm (this is based on 12 hours of exposure)

Higher exposure limit – 200ppm (this is based on 15 minutes of exposure) The Carbon Monoxide Gas Tester has been manually set for the following limits:

Lower – 25ppm Higher – 150ppm


TMP Area General 1. Always use proper protective equipment when getting samples or entering

restricted areas. 2. Never approach effluent ponds from the sides with no protection barrier.

Always use sampling platforms provided. 3. When going out on effluent sampling rounds, let someone know that you are

going out. You must carry a radio on your person. 4. Use caution when driving between ponds, particularly in winter. 5. Wear gloves, face shield and long sleeves when taking Refiner Blow Line

samples. All Laboratories 1. All Labs are designated as “Safety Glasses” area. Safety glasses and side

shields are required in these areas. 2. There is NO eating, drinking or smoking in the Main, Wet or Dry End Labs. 3. Do not drink water from taps in the Main Lab or Wet Lab. This water is not

potable. 4. No horseplay in any labs. 5. The Shift Engineer will open or close natural gas valves to the Main Lab. 6. Use fume hoods when working with any volatile chemicals. Be sure to turn

exhaust fan on. 7. Do not use any broken, chipped, starred or badly scratched glassware. 8. Discard waste or broken glass in “Glass Disposal” container. Clean up broken

glass immediately. 9. Do not pipette anything with your mouth. Use rubber bulbs or pro pipettes

provided. 10. Return all chemicals to appropriate location immediately after use. Do not

leave any chemicals in unlabeled containers at any time. 11. Clean up any chemical spills immediately. 12. Always add acid or base to water; never add water to a concentrated

acid/base solution.


13. Always turn heating plates off when finished. 14. The muffle furnace and ovens can get very hot. Always use tongs and heat

resistant gloves to handle containers being removed from ovens. 15. Beware of sharp cutting surfaces in CTH room, such as tear tester and paper

cutter. 16. Beware of electrical shock hazards. Do not let power cords hang in sinks or

puddles of water. 17. Disconnect power before doing maintenance work on equipment. 18. Domtar disintegrator water is extremely hot (95oC). Be careful when handling

samples coming out of disintegrator. Power Plant Department

1. All visitors are required to sign in at the ANC’s main mill entrance. 2. Anyone performing work in the Power Plant must comply with all aspects of

ANC’s Safety Orientation program. 3. Visitors or Workers entering the Power Plant must first notify the TMP

Control Room Operator, either in person or via phone / radio. 4. Only authorized personnel are permitted at the Power Plant. 5. Due to extreme noise levels during engine operation, double hearing

protection (ie. ear plugs and ear muffs) are mandatory within the Power Plant.

6. Emergency indicator lights for Gas Detection, Fire and Evacuation are mounted throughout the Power Plant and all occupants should be familiar with the locations of each.

7. In the event of an evacuation, the muster station is located at the Chip Lab.

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