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POLLUTION INCIDENT

RESPONSE MANAGEMENT

PLAN FOR NSW SITES

CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY | POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Content of the plan

Introduction

Background

Definition of a pollution incident

Pollution incident notification

Emergency preparedness and response

Organization Roles

Maps

Staff training

Appendix 1 Activation of emergency signal

Appendix 2 Emergency evacuation procedure

Appendix 3 Hazardous material stored on NSW sites

Appendix 4 Emergency staff contact details

Appendix 5 Environmental Aspect/Impact register

Appendix 6 Tool box record.

CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY | POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN

1 INTRODUCTION

The PIRMP has been developed by Daniels Health in response to amendments to the Protection of the

Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2011 as set out in Part 5.7A of the POEO Act. The plan provides a

guide for the operations, action and notifications to be carried out in the event of a pollution incident and/or

emergency as application.

Due to Daniels Health already have an Emergency response plan this plan will refer to the existing document as

per the guidelines. This has been incorporated below in the document.

To develop the PIRMP consultation with key stakeholders and managers within the business were undertaken.

2 BACKGROUND

The POELA Act introduces several changes to improve the way pollution incidents are reported, managed and

communicated to the general community. The Act includes a new requirement under Part 5.7A of the Protection of

the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) to prepare, keep, test and implement a pollution incident

response management plan.

The objectives of these plans are to: ensure comprehensive and timely communication about a pollution incident

to staff at the premises, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), other relevant authorities specified in the Act

(such as local councils, NSW Ministry of Health, WorkCover NSW, and Fire and Rescue NSW)1 and people

outside the facility who may be affected by the impacts of the pollution incident minimise and control the risk of a

pollution incident at the facility by requiring identification of risks and the development of planned actions to

minimise and manage those risks ensure that the plan is properly implemented by trained staff, identifying

persons responsible for implementing it, and ensuring that the plan is regularly tested for accuracy, currency and

suitability.

3 DEFINITION OF A POLLUTION INCIDENT

The definition of a pollution incident is: pollution incident means an incident or set of circumstances during or as

a consequence of which there is or is likely to be a leak, spill or other escape or deposit of a substance, as a

result of which pollution has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur. It includes an incident or set of

circumstances in which a substance has been placed or disposed of on premises, but it does not include an

incident or set of circumstances involving only the emission of any noise.

A pollution incident is required to be notified if there is a risk of ‘material harm to the environment’, which is defined

in section 147 of the POEO Act as:

(a) harm to the environment is material if:

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(i) it involves actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or to ecosystems that is not

trivial, or

(ii) it results in actual or potential loss or property damage of an amount, or amounts in aggregate,

exceeding $10,000 (or such other amount as is prescribed by the regulations), and (b) loss includes the

reasonable costs and expenses that would be incurred in taking all reasonable and practicable measures to

prevent, mitigate or make good harm to the environment.

Industry is now required to report pollution incidents immediately to the EPA, NSW Health, Fire and Rescue

NSW, WorkCover NSW and the local council. ‘Immediately’ has its ordinary dictionary meaning of promptly and

without delay. These strengthened provisions will ensure that pollution incidents are reported directly to the

relevant response agencies so they will have direct access to the information they need to manage and deal with

the incident in a faster time.

There are new associated offences, for individuals and corporations, for not preparing a plan, not keeping the

plan at the premises to which it relates, not testing the plan in accordance with the Regulations and not

implementing the plan in the case of an incident.

4 POLLUTION INCIDENT NOTIFICATION

Site contacts

The site contacts for activating the plans and managing the response are:

Name Title Phone

Christian Kath GM - Operations Manager 0407862136

David Tickner Transport Supervisor 0425314806

Daniel Citroni Operations Supervisor 0403301656

When a pollution incident occurs on site Firstly, call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property. Fire and Rescue NSW,

the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, as they are responsible for controlling

and containing incidents.

If the incident does not require an initial combat agency, or once the 000 call has been made, notify the relevant

authorities in the following order. The 24-hour hotline for each authority is given when available:

• the EPA, phone Environment Line on 131 555

• the Ministry of Health via the local Public Health Unit – see below

www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/infectious/phus.asp

• the WorkCover Authority – phone 13 10 50

• Fire and Rescue NSW – phone 1300 729 579

Note: If the situation warranted calling 000 as a first point of notification, you do not need to ring Fire and Rescue

NSW again.



In NSW calling 1300 066 055 will direct you to your local Public Health Unit.

Public Health Unit Contact Details After Hours Contact

Goulburn Office Locked Bag 11, Goulburn, 2580

Ph: 02 4824 1837

Fax: 02 4824 1831 / 4822 5038 (*s)

Ph: 02 6080 8900

(diverts to Albury Base Hospital)

- ask for Public Health Officer on call,

Albury Office PO Box 3095, Albury, 2640

Ph: 02 6080 8900

Fax: 02 6080 8999

Ph: 02 6080 8900

(diverts to Albury Base Hospital)

- ask for Public Health Officer on call,

Broken Hill Office PO Box 457, Broken Hill, 2880

Ph: 08 8080 1499

Fax: 08 8080 1683 / 8080 1196 (*s)

Ph: 08 8080 1333

(Broken Hill Hospital) - ask for Public

Health Officer on call, if no answer:

Mob: 0417 685 259

Dubbo Office PO Box 4061, Dubbo, 2830

Ph: 02 6841 2260 / 2258

Fax: 02 6841 2261 (*s)

Ph: 02 6885 8666

(Dubbo Base Hospital) ask for Public

Health Officer on call, if no answer:

Mob: 0418 866 397

- ask for Public Health Officer on call

Bathurst Office PO Box 143, Bathurst, 2795

Ph: 02 6339 5601

Fax: 02 6339 5173 (*s)

Mob: 0428 400 526


Newcastle Office Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, 2287

Ph: 02 4924 6477

Fax: 02 4924 6048 (*s)

Ph: 02 4924 6477

(diverts to John Hunter Hospital)


Tamworth Office Locked Mail Bag 9783, NEMSC 2348

Ph: 02 6764 8000

Fax: 02 6766 3890 (*s)

Ph: 02 6764 8000

(diverts to Public Health Officer on call)



Matraville Office (Justice

Health)

PO Box 150, Matraville, 2036

Ph: 02 9311 2707

Fax: 02 9700 3747 (*s)

Mob: 0408 273 465

Ph: 0439 882 572 Infectious Disease

or 0428 882 805 Environmental Health

Port Macquarie Office PO Box 126, Port Macquarie, 2444

Ph: 02 6588 2750

Fax: 02 6588 2837 (*s)

Mob: 0408 273 465


or 0428 882 805 Environmental Health

Lismore Office PO Box 498, Lismore, 2480

Ph: 02 6620 7585

Fax: 02 6622 2151 / 6620 2552 (*s)


or

Ph: 0428 882 805 Environmental

Health

Hornsby Office Hornsby Hospital, Palmerston Rd,

Hornsby, 2077

Ph: 02 9477 9400

Fax: 02 9482 1650 / 94821358 (*s)

Ph: 02 9477 9123

(Hornsby Hospital)


Gosford Office PO Box 361, Gosford, 2250

Ph: 02 4320 9730

Fax: 02 4320 9746 (*s)

Ph: 02 4320 2111

(Gosford Hospital)

- ask for Public Health

Randwick Office Locked Bag 88, Randwick, 2031

Ph: 9382 8333

Fax: 02 9382 8334 / 9382 8314 (*s)

Ph: 02 9382 2222

(Prince of Wales Hospital)


Wollongong Office Locked Bag 9, Wollongong 2500

Ph: 02 4221 6700

Fax: 02 4221 6759 (*s)

Ph: 02 4222 5000

(Wollongong Hospital)


Eastern Zone(Camperdown

Office)

PO Box 374, Camperdown 2050

Ph: 02 9515 9420

Fax: 02 9515 9440

Ph: 02 9515 6111

(Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)


For Liverpool Area, please dial the Camperdown office.



Penrith Office PO Box 63, Penrith 2751

Ph: 02 4734 2022

Fax: 02 4734 3300 / 4734 3444 (*s)

Ph: 02 4734 2000

(Westmead Hospital)


Parramatta Office Locked Bag 7118, Parramatta BC 2150

Ph: 02 9840 3603

Fax: 02 9840 3608 / 9840 3591 (*s)

Ph: 02 9845 5555

(Westmead Hospital)


Councils:

LOCAL COUNCIL

Alexandria TS Marrickville Council (02) 9335 2222

Artarmon RRC Willoughby City Council (02) 9777 1000

Auburn RRC Auburn City Council (02) 9735 1222

Belrose RRC Warringah Council (02) 9942 2111

Camden Organic RRF Camden Council (02) 4654 7777

Spring Farm RRP Camden Council (02) 4654 7777

Camellia RRC Parramatta City Council (02) 9806 5050

Chullora RRP Bankstown City Council (02) 9707 9999

Eastern Creek RRP Blacktown City Council (02) 9839 6000

Seven Hills RRC Blacktown City Council (02) 9839 6000

Forest Hill Liquid Waste Wagga Wagga City Council 1300 292 442

Kemps Creek ARRP Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777

Lucas Heights RRP Sutherland Shire Council (02) 9710 0333

Raymond Terrace RRC Port Stephens Council (02) 4980 0255

Rockdale RRC Rockdale City Council (02) 9562 1666

Ryde RRC Ryde City Council (02) 9952 8222

Wetherill Park RRC/SC Fairfield City Council (02) 9725 0222



Orange Orange city council 1300 650 511

Communicating with neighbors for on-site pollution incidents

Communicating with neighbours and the local community is an important element in managing the response to any incident.

In case of pollution incidents that may potentially pose threat to the health and safety of the Neighbours, the neighbours will

also be urgently notified.

Communication mechanisms will include incident notifications placed on the licensee’s website or social media networks (such as Twitter or Facebook); the use of telephone calls or SMS or other messaging systems; emails to community representatives and letterbox drops and doorknocking of affected community members, as appropriate to the circumstances.

In the communication, Daniels Health will include any specific information that could be provided to the community so it can minimise the risk of harm. For example, this will include instructions to close windows and doors and remain inside for incidents involving emission of air pollutants, or avoiding the use of water in creeks or rivers affected, or likely to be affected, by a pollutant discharge.

In determining the extent of community notification for potential air emissions, Daniels Health should will consider aspects such as the type of pollutant, prevailing winds, height and magnitude of an emission, as well as the location of any on-site fallout or off-site impacts, the likelihood of the pollutant reaching ground level, and possible impacts on sensitive receptors. There are not sensitive premises in close proximity, such as schools, pre-schools, nursing homes and hospitals.


5 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

The elements described in this document form the content requirements of the Emergency

Preparedness & Response Management Plan (EPRMP) for the site work and services to be provided by

Daniels Health Pty Ltd (SPL). This applies to all Daniels Health sites.

This EPRMP describes the methods for controlling the emergencies on site and to assure that the

emergency response procedure is carried out in a manner safe to individuals working on this site.

Sub-contractors to SPL will in turn implement the requirements of this EPRMP. Each Sub-contractor shall

adhere to the requirements of this EPRMP

The EPRMP shall be identified by the applicable (internal) contract number, document number,

description, issue status, controlled copy number and be signed and dated by the State Safety Officer /

representative, Australian Operations Manager and the Systems Manager.

Each controlled distribution copy of the approved EPRMP, shall have the signed red ‘APPROVED’ stamp,

in order for it to be identified as the valid copy of the controlled document. The “master” copy shall be

held by the Systems Manager, other copies shall be distributed in accordance with the distribution list on

the cover page of this Plan.

The EPRMP shall be subject to review and shall be amended to reflect any changes in the methods of

execution or changes to applicable OH&S legislation. The EPRMP shall then follow the requirements of

Clause 1.4 and re-issued.

The aim of the Daniels Health Emergency Plan is to provide a timely and co-ordinated response and

recovery from an emergency at all sites. This Plan details the arrangements for control and co-ordination

of the response and initial recovery from an emergency.

The description and likehood of the main hazards to human health or the environment is provided in

Daniels Health Environmental Aspects/Impacts register for each site (i.e. Document R 21-6001 for

Silverwater site) which is attached to this plan as Appendix 5.

Pre-emptive actions has been undertaken to mitigate impacts, as described in Daniels Health

Environmental Aspects/Impacts register for each site (i.e. Document R 21-6001 for Silverwater site).



The EPRMP shall apply to all personal on site.

The EPRMP is the first of three manuals that addresses Emergency Preparedness Response Plan (M 20-10001);

Business Continuity (M 20-10002); and IT Disaster Recovery Planning (M 20-10003).


6. Organisation

RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES

Emergency

Committee

(EC)

1

Structure

• An Emergency Committee (EC) has been formed and

consists of selected personnel from designated areas of the

Daniels Health Site.

• A register of EC members must be maintained by the Site

Safety Coordinator. The EC register must be prominently

displayed on specific notice boards and at all emergency

exits throughout the building.

• The EC consists of:

• Chief Warden

• Deputy Chief Warden (if required)

• Various Area Wardens

• First Aid Officer

• Communications Officer

• A register detailing the EC personnel is attached in

Appendix 4

• Employees and visitors must follow the instructions of EC

personnel during an emergency evacuation.

EC Chief

Warden

2

Roles

During a site emergency evacuation, the Chief Warden has ultimate

command until the arrival of emergency services and must:

• Ensure they can be readily identified and wear a Red safety

helmet

• Establish and document the nature and location of the

emergency following activation of the alert alarm

• Initiate the evacuation alarm as required

• Coordinate the emergency evacuation

• Communicate with Area Wardens via internal telephones or

mobiles

• Confirm all clear signal with Area Wardens

• Cooperate with emergency services



RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES

EC Deputy

Chief Warden

3

Roles

During a site emergency evacuation, the Deputy Chief Warden is

responsible to the Chief Warden and must:

• Act as the Chief Warden if the Chief Warden is absent

• Ensure they can be readily identified and wear a white safety

helmet

• Assist the Chief Warden

• Maintain competency as Chief Warden/Deputy Chief Warden


• Ensure smoking is prohibited

EC Area

Wardens

4

Roles

During a site emergency evacuation, Area Wardens are responsible

to the Chief Warden and must:

• Ensure they can be readily identified

• Proceed to their designated internal assembly point

• Await instructions from their Chief Warden

• Conduct a search and sweep of their area as required

• Direct evacuees to the designated internal assembly point

• Assist and remain with mobility impaired personnel as

required

• Take the portable area assembly sign and lead evacuees to

the emergency evacuation assembly area

• Assist Chief Warden at the emergency evacuation assembly

area

• Ensure smoking is prohibited


• Await confirmation of the all clear signal

• Following the all clear ensure evacuees return to the building

in a prompt and orderly manner

EC First Aid

Officers

5 During a site emergency evacuation, the EC First Aid Officers are

responsible to the Chief Warden and must:

• Ensure they can be readily identified by a green cross with a

white background

• Follow instructions of the Chief Warden

• Administer first aid as required.



Roles

RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES

Operations

Manager /

Communications

Officer

6

Responsibility

• Liaise with third party rescue teams until the Chief Warden

arrives

• All employees who carry out work for or on behalf of

Daniels Health are familiar with this EPRMP and related

procedures and are competent to carry out their roles and

responsibilities

• Appropriate resources are made available in terms of

suitable and competent personnel, materials and

equipment to ensure that the requirements of this EPRMP

are met

• Regular audits are carried out to determine the

effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of this EPRMP

• All personnel are made aware of their role and

responsibilities.

• All employees who carry out work for or on behalf of

Daniels Health are familiar with this EPRMP and related

procedures and are competent to carry out their roles and

responsibilities

• Appropriate resources are made available in terms of

suitable and competent personnel, materials and

equipment to ensure that the requirements of this EPRMP

are met

• Regular audits are carried out to determine the

effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of this EPRMP

• All personnel are made aware of their role and

responsibilities.



All Employees 7

Responsibility

• Adhering to this procedure.

• Participating in planned emergency training drills



RESPONSIBILITY TASK NOTES

EOHS Manager 8 • The EPRMP is made known to all SPL employees and sub-

contractors

• Restricting entry to the scene of any incident / accident

• Raising the alarm for a known emergency with the

appropriate authorities so that external emergency

services can be requested when required

• Assisting with other duties as requested by the Emergency

Co-ordinator (i.e. roll calls, escorting emergency external

vehicles through the site).

• Ensure the Emergency Contact list is maintained and on

display at all times.

• Maintaining training records.

• Maintain and update the Emergency Evacuation diagram.

• Arrange appropriate training for key personnel in

emergency response via toolbox.

All Employees 9 • Training will be provided in the Activation of Emergency

Horn Procedure (Appendix 1) and Emergency Evacuation

Procedure (Appendix 2) to all new staff as part of induction

training and will be further displayed on noticeboards,

in recreation areas and in the vehicles used for field

operations.

• Training in emergency evacuation will be provided to

nominated wardens and all SPL staff and conducted at

yearly intervals.

• All Wardens must be trained in the roles of a Warden by a

third party accredited trainer

• All EC personnel must be trained in the use of fire

extinguishers.

• A full emergency evacuation drill will be conducted each

April and October.

Site Manager 10 • Training records following evacuation drills and exercises

must be maintained and made available to the regulatory

authority on request.

• The template for this are contained in Fire and Evacuation

Plan – Summary (state)

Responsibility

Training

Training

Records


RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES


All Employees 11 Potential Emergencies

A Site Risk Review shall be completed based on the scope of

works for the project. The major hazards at Daniels Health include but

are not limited to the following:

• Fire

• Medical Emergency

• Work at Heights

• Confined Space

• Electrocution

• Gas (explosion)

• Traffic Movement (Communication & Personnel Interaction).

• Hazardous Materials

Emergency Equipment / Personnel

The emergency facilities and equipment include:

• First Aid Area

• Portable First Aid Kits

• Eyewash stations where workers are at risk of being in

contact with harmful substances

• Spill control equipment (located near bulk fuel storage

area)

• Emergency Siren

Emergency lighting shall be installed in all permanent buildings or

enclosures. Temporary buildings will have Exit signs placed above

the doors so that persons can exit safely from the building or

enclosure if normal lighting fails, or in the event of an emergency.

The Emergency Response Equipment will be controlled by the

designated representative and maintained in accordance with the

manufacture instructions. Additional equipment such as working at

heights, confined space and rigging will be available as required.

Emergency equipment shall be operated by appropriately qualified

and competent personnel.

Emergency

Notifications

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Emergency

Notifications

(cont)

Communication / Training

• Emergency Evacuation Procedure shall be documented and

displayed as appropriate.

• A list of trained Senior First Aiders shall be displayed in the

Lunch area, Front Office, and Communications Notice

Boards.

• All personnel shall be made familiar with the Emergency

Evacuation Procedure at the site inductions and refreshed

on a regular basis on the content of the Procedure at pre-

start briefings, toolbox talks and practical simulation

exercises.

• Supervisors shall be familiar with the work area specific

Emergency Guidelines.

• Emergency drills shall be carried out for all areas of the site.

The Operations Manager will determine the frequency of

these drills.

• A review of the EPRMP shall be carried out following an

emergency drill or actual emergency situation to determine

how its effectiveness can be improved.

• Prior to any emergency drill conducted at the site, a risk

assessment shall be completed by the Quality

representative to ensure any potential hazards generated by

the drill are identified, controlled and communicated.

All Employees 6

Emergency

Assembly

Points

• If evacuation to an outside location is appropriate, the

nominated assembly areas for personnel shall be far

enough away from the building, structure or workplace to

ensure that, where practicable, everyone is protected from

falling glass and other objects.

• Ideally the areas selected for assembly points should be

sheltered from the affected building, structure or workplace

by other buildings, structures etc., upwind of prevailing

winds and should allow for further movement away from any

possible source of danger.

• The SPL supervisor will at the Assembly Point identify all

personnel that have successfully evacuated, and those that

are not accounted for by means of a roll call




All Employees 7 • Remove the danger if possible

• Remove the injured from the Danger if possible

• Render First Aid

• Promote Recovery of the Injured

• Provide information and assistance as required to the

emergency Response Assistant and external assistance

providers (e.g. Ambulance Paramedics)

• Additional work area specific Emergency Guidelines are

provided in Section 5.

All Employees 8 • Material Safety Data Sheets containing information on the

reactivity of materials on site and the extinguishers to be

used should be kept in a safe and easy to find location.

• A register of all hazardous substances used or stored

on site that includes stock levels of each hazardous

substance should also be kept with the MSDS

All Employees 9 • For each identified emergency type, a likelihood /

consequence risk matrix is determine the risk level

Emergency

Response

Guidelines

MSDS

Risk Analysis




All Employees 1 Emergency Response Procedures

Before beginning operations at a new site the Operations Manager

( or designated representative) along with relevant representatives

will review this procedure to ensure its relevance to the new site.

Emergency Response Procedures have been formulated to cover

all possible emergencies and include:

• Fire/explosion

• Medical emergency

• Hazardous material spill

• Vehicle/Plant Incident

• Confined Space Entry

• Rescue from Height

• Natural Disaster

• Bomb Threat

• Armed Hold Up

Using a risk analysis matrix, the following identified events have

been graded according to likelihood and consequence.

Threat

Analysis


RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES

All Employees 2

Fire or

Explosion

Most fires are small in origin but have the potential to grow

into major disasters. Fire can be reported by any

employee or contractor. There are basic rules to follow

upon the discovery of a fire. They are;

• Remove yourself and others from danger.

• Raise the alarm by means of verbal announcement.

• Contain the fire by using correct fire fighting

equipment if “Safe To Do So”.

• Evacuate if fire cannot be contained, close all doors

and evacuate to a safe muster point. Ensure

vehicles are well out of danger.

• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact

with smoke;

• Standby for an immediate evacuation

• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed. In all

cases of fire, Emergency Services should be

summoned to reduce response times.

• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.

All Employees 3

Evacuation of

General

Buildings

• If you see smoke or fire, alert other people working

in the area of the fire.

• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.

• Attend to and assist injured personnel immediately

move from the danger area.

• Isolate fire by closing doors when leaving the

building.

• If safe to do so, attempt to extinguish the fire; do not

put your safety at risk.

• Proceed and direct people to the Emergency

Assembly Point as per Appendix 2.

• At the Emergency Assembly Point account for

people. If any person is missing alert emergency

services.

• Remain at your Emergency Assembly Point until the

“All Clear” is given by the attending emergency

service.

Return to the building



RESPONSIBILITY

TASK NOTES

All Employees 4

Out of Normal

Working Hours

• If you see smoke or fire, alert people working in the area of

the fire.


• If safe to do so, attempt to extinguish the fire; do not put

your safety at risk.

• Proceed to Emergency Assembly Point as per Appendix 2.

Isolate fire by closing doors.

• Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Brigade or

equivalent gives the “all clear”.

All Employees 5

Medical

Emergency

• The reporting of all incidents or near misses is to be

completed immediately. This will assist to control any

residual hazard(s), ensure the incident does not occur again

and ensure appropriate and timely treatment is provided to

any injured person.


• In the event of a medical emergency scene (e.g. heart

attack, collapse, and serious injury) the first person on the

scene is to attend to the injured and make contact with the

First Aider/ security officer

• While waiting for medical assistance person/s on the scene,

ensure no further danger is possible to either the patient or

yourself. Remain with casualty and provide appropriate

support.

• Based on their training, the first aider should render

assistance to the injured and make them comfortable. The

first aider to decide if an ambulance is required.

• If the injury has resulted from car crash, DO NOT move the

person and do not leave them unattended.

• If the injury has resulted from a fall, DO NOT move the

person and where possible do not leave them unattended.

• The first aider will remain with the injured person until

despatched from the site by the ambulance or such other

time as deemed necessary.

• Ensure that an incident report is completed.




All Employees 6 In the event of a hazardous chemical spill, response and clean

up will be determined by the information provided in the Material

Safety Data Sheets for the chemical. If a chemical leak occurs,

contain the spill, and if safe to do so clean up the spill.

• Project staff will have MSDS’s, personal protective

equipment and spill containment kits on site.

• Contact the Operations Manager to inform of spill and

amount loss. As necessary, the Operations Manager will

take control of the situation and coordinate all required

actions.

• In the case of a medical emergency, the Operations

Manager will assume control of the situation upon it being

reported to them as such.


• The chemicals stored on site can be seen in Appendix 3

All Employees 7 The Operational Manager must be informed of any vehicle or plant

incident occurring without delay.

Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.

• Make suitable arrangement for the safe transportation of

any injured person.

• Make suitable arrangement for the safe removal of any

wreckage.

• Make appropriate arrangements for the accident scene to

be made safe.

• Report to other external authorities and agencies as

appropriate

All Employees 8 • All confined space entry will be in accordance with the

confined space entry procedures.

• Supervision is to ensure that these procedures are

discussed with personnel prior to entry into the confined

space and in compliance with Permit conditions

Hazardous

Material Spill

Vehicle Plant

Incident

Confined

Space Entry




All Employees 9 The site manager must be informed of any significant flooding

issues that result in untreated water being released to the storm

water drains versus

• Generally sites will be divided into four areas; external

yard, external truck load / unload; Warehousing and

internal operations.

1 . Special conditions – NSW areas 2-3-4 will have a

humeceptor that treats water prior to release.

NSW - The internal operations drainage due to the nature

of the business is connected to a Water Quality Control

System which uses either / or a scrubbing system,

chemical and physical separation methods.

The external loading / unloading area drainage areas will

be directed to a bunded area with a humeceptor, Quality

control System or other system which treats storm water

overflow prior to release to the sewer

The external yard area drainage area will be directed to

a bunded area with a humeceptor or other system which

treats storm water overflow prior to release to the sewer.

Warehousing drainage areas are either send to storm water

or treated via a humeceptor prior to release depending on

the use of the facility.

2 . Special Conditions – Laverton has a Dry Scrubber System

where water is used to cool ash via a water reservoir. This

water is treated and send to sewer

3 . Special Conditions – Dandenong as a treatment process

for

4 . Special Conditions – other sites have a bunded wash area

and were appropriate equipment, were water is diverted to

sewer.

5 . All water from roof and outside is diverted to the

stormwater drainage system.

6 . In the event of a fire, the chemical residue will be clean up,

with any residual removed and disposed of in a manner

so as not to contaminate the waterways or inappropriate

landfill.

Storm Water

Contamination




All Employees 10 Fall from Heights

• If worker has fallen to ground and unconscious protect

the victims’ airway by rolling the victim into the lateral

( recovery) position and protect the airway

• Do not move the victim if the area is safe

• Raise the alarm and follow the Emergency Response

Procedure

• Remain Calm

• Keep other workers out of the area

Fall from Heights - Suspended

Prior to all work at heights a fall recovery plan must be established,

this plan is to be followed in the event of an emergency and must

be located at the job site.


• Cease all operations within the area. If safe to do so,

contact affected person and maintain contact until help

arrives. If unsafe to enter, await instruction from supervisor.

• If injuries are severe, request Ambulance.

• Keep other workers out of the area.

• After gaining advice from qualified personnel mobilise

suitable recovery equipment (e.g. crane, manbox, EWP,

rope recovery equipment etc)

• The Rescue Team will assess the situation and attempt

communication with the affected person. If deemed safe

approach casualty. Adopt DRABC.

• Begin recovery of person if suitable equipment and

personnel are available (e.g. crane, manbox, EWP, rope

recovery equipment etc).

• Ensure ambulance is enroute to scene. Provide necessary

assistance to Ambulance.

Rescuing trapped persons from height requires specialist skills. It

is vitally important that Employees DO NOT put themselves at risk.

Rescue from a

Height



All Employees 11 Natural disasters include tempest e.g. storms, cyclones, hurri -

canes, floods, tornadoes, other climatic conditions e.g. bush fires,

and changes in the earth’s crust e.g., earthquakes.

In the event of SPL activities or personnel being affected by natural

disasters the following measures shall be taken;

• Contact Operations Manager and/or Administration

immediately

• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1 and where possible the

Emergency Evacuation Procedure in Appendix 2.

• If unable to contact either of the above, call “000’ and

ask for emergency services. This action is only to occur if

damage involves medical emergency, hazardous material

spill or fire/explosion.

• In the cases of natural disaster, once an occurrence has

been reported to the Operations Manager / Administration,

they will take control of the situation and coordinate

necessary arrangements

Natural

Disaster




All Employees 13 You must remain calm and endeavor to establish with the caller

where the bomb has been placed, at what time it will detonate and

why you are the target.

Receiving a Bomb Threat Call

1 . Do not panic.

2 . Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and record

the person’s comments word by word.

. 3 Ask:

Where is the bomb?

When will it go off?

Why was the bomb placed in this building?

What does it look like?

How can it be set off?

What is your name?

Listen for background sounds?

Characteristics of the caller’s voice?

4 . Listen carefully for background noises, speech

mannerisms, accent, etc. which might give a clue to the

age, sex and location of the caller.

5 . Don’t Hang Up

When a Bomb Threat Is Received

6 . Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.

. 7 Do not create panic by telling personnel other than the

Operations Manager.

8 . The Operations Manager will liaise with the Authorities

to assess the seriousness of the threat. A decision must

be made as to what appropriate action, in the light of the

perceived threat, should be taken. The basic options prior

to finding a suspect device is:

• Take no further action.

• Search without evacuation.

• Evacuate and search, or

• Evacuate (without search).

Bomb Threat




All Employees 13 If you receive a package that appears to be out of the ordinary, for

example, from someone you do not know, or if it is badly wrapped,

or if it has unusual contents, follow the steps below. If you have not

opened the package - DO NOT open it.

• Leave the package where it is.

• Get everyone out of the room and close the door. Isolate

the room and prevent others from entering.


• Make a list of persons who were in the room to give to

authorities when they arrive.

• Alert the Regional Manager.

• Wait in a safe place until emergency services arrive and

follow their instructions.

I f you have opened a suspicious package - leave it where it is and

cover it if possible.

• Get everyone out of the room and close the door. Isolate

the room and prevent others from entering. If you are able,

turn off air conditioning.

• If possible, wash your hands or shower with soap and

water. Do not touch your mouth and eyes with your hands.


• If you are experiencing any immediate physical symptoms

ask for Ambulance.

• Make a list of persons who were in the room to give to

authorities when they arrive.

• Alert the Operations Manager.


• Wait in a safe place until emergency services arrive and

follow their instructions

If a suspect

object is found




All Employees 14 Managers should ensure cash and valuables are secured and kept

to a minimum workable level. Employees who may be subject to

such an incident should be given the following instruction to ensure

their safety.If confronted by an armed intruder;

• Obey the instructions.

• Try to remain calm and avoid staring directly at any

weapon.

• Do not take any action to excite the intruder.

• Hand over cash/valuables on request.

• Take a mental note of descriptive information, including:

• Head – Hair, complexion, eyes, scars, facial hair, speech.

• Body – Build, shirt, arms, tattoos, weapons.

• Legs – Pants, shoes.

• Exit – Height, direction of travel, vehicle.


• Contact the Regional Manager.


All Employees 15 • Do not enter the excavation


• Remain Calm

• Keep other workers away from area so as not encourage

further cave-in from loose ground


All Employees 16 In the event of an electrical incident ensure no further danger

is possible to either the patient or yourself;

• Do not touch or go near casualty. Keep calm.

• Isolate power tool at the power point or switchboard.

• Remove person from danger.

• Follow the DRABC:

• Danger: To yourself

• Response: Check patient

• Airway: Check for obstruction

• Breathing: Look, listen and feel

• Circulation: Check pulse


• Reporting & Investigation to be completed

Armed Hold

Up Intrusion

Excavations

Electrocution




All Employees 17 In the event of emergency involving chemicals, either Hazardous

or Flammable, personnel should comply with the following:

• Identify the type of incident. Is it a Spillage?, Fire?,

Explosion?


• Evacuate & secure the immediate area as per Appendix 2

• Ensure that no-one smokes;

• Notify the appropriate personnel;

• Establish a hazard zone that will keep non-emergency

response personnel and vehicles well out of danger;

• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact with

vapours;

• If possible, identify the chemical involved, its Name and its

UN Number; Refer to Appendix 3 for chemicals stored on

site.

• Wait for the arrival of Emergency Services;

• Await for instructions and Stand-by for an immediate

evacuation.


All Employees 18 In the event of a gas leak, personnel should comply with the

following:


• Supervisor / Security to isolate the gas at the gas main if

safe to do so;

• Remove if safe to do so; any obvious source of ignition;

• Attend to human life in danger, if safe to do so;

• Establish a hazard zone that will keep non-emergency

response personnel and vehicles well out of danger;

• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact with

vapour;

• Listen for instructions and standby for an immediate

evacuation as per Appendix 2.


BioHazard

/ Chemical

Emergency

Gas Leak


All Employees 19 The EPRMP, Emergency Evacuation Procedure and the Emergency

Guidelines shall be reviewed with respect to the way the emer -

gency was handled and controlled, to determine any changes /

improvements that may be necessary.

In addition:

• Following an emergency, personnel shall co-operate fully

at any resultant investigations.

• On completion of an emergency (exercise or actual) a

formal review meeting shall be conducted to determine

the effectiveness of the controls. Minutes of the meeting

shall be produced and timely distributed for action as

necessary, areas for improvement identified, and a

corrective action plan developed and implemented. The

results are to be communicated to all members of the

workforce via the site Communications Notice Board(s).

• The review shall address but not be limited to, the

effectiveness of the exercise (time, coordination and

outcome), resources, training, communication, external

assistance, and compliance with current legislation and

site procedures.

External Emergency Services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) have

legislative authority to control specific incidents and emergencies

when called to site. Such controls shall take precedence over the

EPRMP

.

Post

Emergencies



All Employees 20 Daniels Health has the capacity to extend operational hours in the

event of sudden increase in waste, or divert waste to alternative

facilities.

In the event of a breakdown in the plant, the following breakdown

strategies will be employed:

• Current refrigerated cold room capacity allows for seven

(7) days worth of non treatment activity.

• There is provision for the installation of 40’ refrigerated

containers to increase site capacity

• Transportation of waste to our NSW /ACT incineration &

autoclave facilities via B Double or Rail network

Critical spare and auxiliary parts for all primary equipment are

kept on-site or have are available within 24hrs. Key contractors

and suppliers have been highlighted to fast-track the repaired /

replaced and refitted process.

Business continuity plans (BCPs)/ Disaster Recovery Plans (M 20-

10002 / M 20-10003) – due to commercial confidentiality, complete

disclosure of Daniels Healths disaster recovery plan can only be made

available on notification of Daniels Health as successful tenderer.

Treatment

Breakdown /

Increase Waste



All Employees 21 External

To reduce the risk of infection (working with the clients) all bags are

to be tied off; bins wiped over with an alcohol wipe; and the bin lid

is securely closed until treated.

Daniels Health will work with clients to ensure these safety conditions

are meet to prevent non-collection of bins where the above has not

been achieved.

Collection

All vehicles will be provided with an Airborne Pandemic PPE kit.

This kit will contain:

1 . N95 Particle filter respirator masks also known as P2 masks

. Gloves 2

. 3 ISOWIPES – alcohol wipes

4 . Alcohol hand rub

When collecting waste from the facility:

1 . Keep the PPE kit in the front of the truck with you

2 . Put on mask and gloves,

3 . Use the ISOWIPES (alcohol) to wipe over the lid, handles

and sides of the bin

4 . Load the bins onto the truck

5 . Remove the PPE gear and place in empty bin in the truck

6 . Use the alcohol hand rub to wipe your hands.

When unloading the bin at the treatment plant ensures that the bin

lid remains closed at all times.

1 . Education on the additional precautions i.e. in the event of

an influenza outbreak

2 . Update and confirm that we have the standard precautions

currently being used – i.e. wearing gloves etc, spills

cleaning – through an audit process.

Pandemic



All Employees 22 • People react to emergencies in many ways. SPL recognise that

individuals will need to understand their emotions and help oth -

ers to cope with theirs. SPL will offer all employees an Employ -

ee Assistance program immediately after an event described in

this procedure.

• This will be a totally confidential service and is to be provided

by the company at no charge to the employees

Post Incident

Stress

Management

7 MAPS

Daniels Health 2 Wiblin Street, Silver water NSW

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Site Map | Wiblin Street, Silverwater

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Daniels Health Site Map | Silverwater

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Daniels Health Depot Orange Map

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8 Staff Training

The staff training program on implementing the EPRMP comprises of formal training given

to each staff at the stages following:

Induction;

On going.

Each staff has a personal file with all the training records.

The training includes toolbox talks, formal staff training on incident management, and

undertaking simulated incident exercises, including with emergency services. (refer to

Appendix 6 for examples of records).

The training needs are tailored to the level of risk and likelihood of incidents at the

premises.


APPENDIX 1 _________________________________

Activation of an Emergency Signal

The following procedure has been set out to activate / raise the emergency alarm. All emergencies should

be announced via mobile to the Chief Warden.

Activate the portable canister siren located at various locations across the site

All personnel not directly involved in the emergency shall proceed to the emergency muster area.

The phone lines are to remain clear of chatter so that the Emergency Response Co-ordinator can respond

to the emergency call. The person activating a siren should locate the nearest Warden to relay

information to the Chief Warden (or Deputy).

NOTE Supervisors are required to carry mobiles with them at all times.

Once the message has been received, render assistance if possible, without exposing yourself to risk of

harm.

DO NOT MOVE injured personnel until emergency assistance arrives, unless they are in IMMEDIATE

DANGER.

No person shall interfere with the scene of an accident or incident unless action is needed to save life or

prevent further injury. It is not considered to be interference with the place of incident or accident to save

life or prevent further injury.


APPENDIX 2 _________________________________

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

1. Obey the directions of a Warden and First Aid Officer (or the person sounding the

alarm) 2. Stop work

3. Switch off powered equipment and tools (if safe to do so)

4. Turn off all gases (if safe to do so)

5. Proceed to the Emergency Muster Area is located out the front of the offices.

6. Roll call will be conducted

7. No person is to re-enter the site for any reason after evacuation has been completed.

8. Supervisors shall complete a physical inspection of their work areas (if safe) to check for workers.

9. No person is permitted to leave site until permission in granted by the Chief Warden in conjunction

with third party assistance.


APPENDIX 3 _________________________________

Hazardous Materials Stored on NSW sites

The hazardous materials below are typical of those that may be stored at this site. However please note

that the actual products and quantities stored at any one time may vary widely.

1. CLINICAL WASTE UN 1851 CLASS 6.1 QUANTITY up to 40,000 kg

DESCRIPTION: Clinical waste is collected continuously from hospitals, Pathology laboratories surgeries

etc and delivered for disposal. The volume on site varies. The waste is continually being transported and

processed.

This is ongoing

STORAGE LOCATION The waste is stored in the cool room and bottom yard next to the cool room as per

attached plan.

2. PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE

QUANTITY up to 120,000 kg

DESCRIPTION Pharmaceutical waste typically consists of expired medicines. This maybe in the tablet

form or as raw material

STORAGE LOCATION: Pharmaceutical waste is stored at the rear of the Top Dock as per attached plan.

3. SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION UN 1824

CLASS 8

HAZCHEM: 2R

DESCRIPTION Liquid Sodium Hydroxide is stored in the bottom yard in an above ground free standing

tank


Maximum volume stored is 5,000 liters. The area is bunded and is part of the Air Quality Control System.

4. QUICKLIME UN 1910 CLASS 8 HAZCHEM: 2W

QUANTITY: Up to 8,000 kg

DESCRIPTION: Quicklime or Calcium Oxide is stored onsite in the top dock warehouse Individual bags

contain

1,000 kg A single bag is contained in the plant as part of the matrix system for treating biohazardous

waste Quicklime is only classified as a dangerous good if it is transported by air.

5. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

UN 1993

CLASS:3

HAZCHEM: 2(Y)E

DESCRIPTION: Waste flammable liquids (small quantities only) are from time to time collected and

stored on site. An independent contractor is employed to dispose of these off site. Up to 2000 liters are

stored in yard in 16 and 20 liter containers.

6. HYDROCHLORIC ACID

UN 1789

CLASS 8

HAZCHEM 2R

DESCRIPTION 80 liters of hydrochloric acid is stored in individual 20 litre drums in the corrosive liquids

cabinet at the front of yard 16.

7. LPG FORKLIFT FUEL CYLINDERS

UN 1075

CLASS 2.1

HAZCHEM 2W


DESCRIPTION: 19kg tanks stored in the LPG cabinet at the front of yard 16.

The maximum number of cylinders stored is 6.

8. OXY ACETYLENE WELDING CYLINDERS

Size ‘E’ cylinders for Welding are stored in the maintenance workshop.

The maximum quantity of cylinders stored onsite is 3 of each.

The cylinders are securely stored and chained off.

9. FIXER/DEVELOPER

UN 1760

CLASS 8

HAZCHEM: 2R

DESCRIPTION: Waste fixer and developer is pooled and contained in two 800 litres IBCs.

10. CYTOTOXIC WASTE

DESCRIPTION: Cytotoxic waste is collected from hospitals in purple colour coded 120 and 240 litre bins.

The waste is primarily plastic giving sets, syringes, tubes, absorbent paper towels, etc. that have been in

contact with cytotoxic drugs. The primary use of these drugs is for cancer treatment. This waste is

incinerated daily. Typical quantities collected daily are approximately 15-20 bins. The waste is processed

as it is delivered so is not stored.


APPENDIX 4 _________________________________

Emergency Committee

Chief Warden: Stephen Quaken Mob: 0425 314 803

Deputy Chief Warden: Daniel Citroni Mob: 0403 301 656

Communication Officer: Chris Kath Mob: 0407 862 136

EMERGENCY: FIRE / AMBULANCE EXT 000


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