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Originator :Christian D. EraSafety

Checked by :Erwin S. DeonaldoSafety

Approved by :Munekazu KawataPlant Manager

NOTE : USE BLACK PEN FOR SIGNING TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER TO MGB

REVISION/APPROVAL SHEET

1TABLE OF CONTENTS

2APPENDICES

4LIST OF FIGURES

4LIST OF TABLES

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1INTRODUCTION

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1.1GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.2ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES

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1.3NATURE OF THE PROJECT

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92GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION

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92.1PROCESS OPERATION

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92.1.1ORE PREPARATION

2.1.2HIGH PRESSURE ACID LEACH 2.1.3PRE NEUTRALIZATION AND COUNTER

CURRENT DECANTATION (CCD) 2.1.4NEUTRALIZATION

2.1.5DE ZINC

2.1.6SULFURIZATION

2.1.7FINAL NEUTRALIZATION

2.2SERVICE FACILITIES

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2.2.1HYDROGEN SULFIDE PLANT

2.2.2CHEMICAL PREPARATION

2.2.3POWER SUPPLY

2.2.4WATER SUPPLY

2.3TAILINGS DISPOSAL

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142.3.1TAILINGS DAM

2.3.2SUPERNATANT

2.3.3CAUSEWAY AND TRESTLE

2008 SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM

3LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

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3.1. CBNC SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

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3.2SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS

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3.3SAFETY PERSONNEL

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3.3.1SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION 3.4SAFETY BOARDS AND SIGNS

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3.4.1SAFETY POLICY

3.4.2SAFETY STATISTICS

4ORGANIZATIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES.

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4.1ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY AND

HEALTH RULES

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4.2SAFETY AND HEALTH MANUAL

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4.3SAFETY SIGNS

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224.4RESTRICTED AREAS

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4.5SAFETY CARDS PRACTICES

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4.5.1KY CARD

4.5.2HHK CARD

4.5.34RKY

4.5.3 Unusual Work KY

5MEETINGS

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305.1CENTRAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

COMMITTEE (CSHC) MEETING

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305.2CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTEE

MEETING

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315.3SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING.

335.4SECRETARIAT MEETING

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33 5.5DEPARTMENTAL MEETING

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345.6PEP TALK/TURN OVER MEETING

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345.7SEMI ANNUAL SAFETY REVIEW

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345.8SAFETY COORDINATION MEETING

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346PLANNED INSPECTIONS

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356.1WALK THRU INSPECTION

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356.1.1CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.1.2SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE

6.2RADIATION MONITORING

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366.3SAFETY INSPECTION TEAM MONITORING.

376.3.1FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION 6.3.2FIRE HYDRANT

6.3.3HOIST AND CRANE SLING AND WIRE ROPE 6.3.4CONVEYOR PULL CORDS FUNCTION TEST 6.3.5MOTOR CENTRAL CONTROL (MCC) INSPECTION 6.3.6SCABA INSPECTION

6.3.7AIRLINE MASK INSPECTION

6.3.8FIRST AID KIT INSPECTION

6.3.9PIER SITE INSPECTION

6.3.10TAILINGS DAM INSPECTION

6.3.11INTAKE DAM

6.3.12FIRE TRUCK INSPECTION

6.3.13EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION 6.3.14WEEKLY INSPECTION

6.3.15DAILY INSPECTION

7SAFETY TRAINING

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447.1SAFETY ORIENTATION

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447.1.1FOR NEWLY HIRED CBNC EMPLOYEES 7.1.2FOR CONTRACTORS

7.1.3FOR VISITORS

7.2SAFETY CARDS

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458PERSONNEL SAFETY DEVELOPMENT

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458.1SAFETY TRAININGS

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458.1.1SAFETY CONVENTIONS

8.1.2FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES 8.1.3RADIATION SAFETY

8.1.4FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING

8.1.5DEFENSIVE DRIVING

8.1.6SAFETY PROFIENCY TEST/ KNOWLEDGE TEST

8.1.7MOBILE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY TRAINING

9ACCIDENT/INCIDENT ANALYSIS

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479.1ACCIDENT REPORTING

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479.1.1PRODUCTION

9.1.2UTILITY

9.1.3MAINTENANCE

9.1.4LABORATORY

9.1.5MANNJ/DCR-PRODUCTION

9.1.6MANNJ/DCR-UTILITY

9.1.7RTNMC-ORE PREPARATION

9.1.8JGC-MAINTENANCE

9.1.9INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (AT GEN. AFFAIRS 9.1.10LOGISTICS (AT PIER SITE)

9.1.11RTNMC PIER

9.1.12INDIGENOUS PEOPLE TAGDALONGON (AT PIER SITE) 9.2INVESTIGATING BODY

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519.2.1DIRECT SUPERIOR/DEPARTMENT 9.2.2SAFETY SECTION

9.2.3POLICE

9.2.4MGB

9.3REPORT FORMAT

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529.3.1SUPERVISORS REPORT

9.3.2MGB REPORT

9.4ACCIDENT DISCUSSION

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549.5REMEDIAL ACTIONS

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5410HEALTH CONTROL AND SERVICES

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5410.1PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

5510.2ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION

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5510.3RETURN TO WORK MEDICAL EXAMINATION

55 10.4DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM..

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10.5MONITORING OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT..

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10.6MALARIA ERADICATION

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5611EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

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5612PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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5613SAFETY AND HEALTH INCENTIVES

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5714SAFETY PROMOTIONS

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5714.1SAFETY CIRCULAR

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5714.24RKY COMPETITION

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5814.3POSTER AND SIGN BOARDS

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5814.4SAFETY SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST..

5815COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

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5816TARGETS AND BUDGETS

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58APPROVALS

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59APPENDICES

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60APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 SAFETY ENGINEERS/INSPECTORS MGB PERMIT.

61APPENDIX 2 ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT...

68APPENDIX 3 SAFETY STATISTICS BOARD

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69APPENDIX 4 PLANT SITE RESTRICTED AREAS LAYOUT..

70APPENDIX 5 COMMON SAFETY SIGNS

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71APPENDIX 6 SAFETY CARDS

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75APPENDIX 7 4RKY SHEET

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82APPENDIX 8 4RKY MAKING PROCEDURE

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83APPENDIX 9 4RKY EXAMPLE

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84APPENDIX 10 4RKY PRESENTATION PROCEDURE

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85APPENDIX 11 4RKY COMPETITION GUIDELINES

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86APPENDIX 12 SAFETY MANAGEMENT TARGET AND

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORTING FORMAT (CSHC)..

87APPENDIX 13CONTRACTORS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

REPORT FORMAT

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88APPENDIX 14 RADIATION MONITORING SHEET

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89APPENDIX 15 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MONITORING SHEET..

90APPENDIX 16 FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTION CHECKLIST..

91APPENDIX 17 SLINGS AND WIRE ROPES INSPECTION SHEET

92APPENDIX 18 PULL CORD FUNCTION TEST SHEET

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93APPENDIX 19 MCC INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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94APPENDIX 20 SCABA MONITORING SHEET

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95APPENDIX 21 FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST

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96APPENDIX 22 EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKLIST..

97APPENDIX 23 SPINE BOARD INSPECTION CHECKLIST..

98APPENDIX 24 SUBSTANDARD CONDITION REPORT

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99APPENDIX 25 ACCIDENT REPORTING

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100APPENDIX 26 REPORTING FORMAT

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108APPENDIX 27 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORMAT

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109APPENDIX 28 MGB ACCIDENT REPORT FORMAT

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115APPENDIX 29 SAMPLE OF PIER SITE SUBSTANDARD REPORT.

119APPENDIX 30 SAFETY AND HEALTH TARGETS AND BUDGETS.....

121LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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FIGURE 2 FLOW SHEET

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FIGURE 3 SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION

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FIGURE 4 ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY POLICY BOARD..

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FIGURE 5 SAFETY STATISTICS BOARD

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FIGURE 6 SAFETY SIGNS

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FIGURE 7 RESTRICTED AREA SAFETY SIGN

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FIGURE 8 KY CARD

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FIGURE 9 HHK EXAMPLE

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27FIGURE 10 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAG.

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FIGURE 11 KY CARD FORM

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75FIGURE 12 KY CARD: THE PROPER WAY OF EXPRESSING

THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS

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76FIGURE 13 KY CARD: THE USUAL PRACTICE

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76FIGURE 14 HHK FORM

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77FIGURE 15 HHK EXAMPLE 1

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78FIGURE 16 HHK EXAMPLE 2

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78FIGURE 17 UNUSUAL WORK KY SHEET

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80FIGURE 18 EXAMPLE OF UNUSUAL KY SHEET

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81LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 SLING AND WIRE ROPE INSPECTION COLOR CODE

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1 INTRODUCTION

CBNC Safety and health programs have been made to organize the plans and to initiate the implementation of this program. Employer commitment and meaningful employee participation and involvement in safety and health are a key ingredient in effective programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project

Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant

Proponent

Coral Bay Nickel Corporation

Principal Office

Rio Tuba Export Processing Zone

Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza

5306 Palawan, Philippines

Tel.: (632) 750-2289 to 90

Fax: (632) 750-2291

Manila Office

24th Floor, Pacific Star Building

Makati Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue

1200 Makati City, Philippines

Tel.: (632) 750-1536 to 39

Fax: (632) 750-1530

Company Officials

Mr. Takanori Fujimura, President

Mr. Arturo Manto, V-President for External Affairs

Mr. Masahiro Kamiya, Treasurer

Mine site Officials

Mr. Munekazu Kawata, Plant Manager

Mr. Isao Nishikawa, Production Manager

Mr. Satoshi Oku, General Affairs Manager

Mr. Yuji Tange, Utilities Manager

Mr. Shigeru Onozaki, Maintenance Manager

Mr. Takao Niiyama, PLD Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Coral Bay Nickel plant site organization consists of seven departments namely: General Affairs, Maintenance, Production, Utilities, Procurement and Logistics, and Safety and Technical Department. Each department and section is headed by a Department Manager and a Section Head respectively.

Production Department consists of about 240 staffs; followed by the General Affairs Department which has 64 staffs; and then Maintenance, Utilities, Purchasing and Logistics, and Safety and Technical Department each has 79, 38, 57, and 53 respectively. This comprises a total of 561 as of November 2010 to include 22 Japanese Staff.

Figure 1 Organizational Chart

NATURE OF THE PROJECT

CBNC enhances the resource utilization capability of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) through the processing of the existing low-grade nickel ore stockpiled at the mining area. This project does not involve mining operation except for the limestone quarrying which is under the management of RTNMC.

CBNC is a mineral processing plant, which processes low-grade nickel ores adopting the high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) technology producing Nickel/Cobalt mixed sulfides.

2 GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION

The plant consists of seven (7) stages and three (3) service facilities. Service facilities include 11 MW Power Plant, Hydrogen Sulfide Plant, and Chemical Preparation, serving separately line 1 and line 2 with several tie-in points.

PROCESS OPERATION

2.1.1 ORE PREPARATION

The purpose of HPAL is to leach the nickel and cobalt from the ore selectively. Nickel and cobalt, which are present in the ore, are leached with concentrated sulfuric acid (98%) in the Autoclave. The reaction is carried out under high temperature (2450C) and high pressure (4MPa). In this manner, at 70 minutes retention time about 95% of the nickel and cobalt is leached.

Figure 2 Flow Sheet2.1.3 PRE NEUTRALIZATION AND COUNTER CURRENT DECANTATION (CCD)

The neutralized slurry is sent to the CCD circuit for residue washing and solid-liquid separation. The operation proceeds in a series of seven (7) identical thickeners. Flocculant at 0.3 wt% concentration is used to enhance the solid-liquid separation. The underflow slurry from the last thickener is discharged to the final neutralization circuit at high solid density while the overflow of the first thickener called pregnant solution is sent to the next refining stage, the neutralization circuit.

2.1.4 NEUTRALIZATION

The objective of zinc removal circuit is to remove the zinc from the solution. The pregnant solution is reacted with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) with the pH range of 3.0 to 3.5. The reaction is carried out for 60 minutes at 600C under a pressure of less than 0.01MPa. Zinc is precipitated selectively, as well as copper, as sulfides. Precipitates are removed via polishing filters and to final neutralization circuit for disposal. Filtrate, nickel-rich liquor, proceeds to Sulfurization circuit.2.1.6 SULFURIZATION

Waste liquids and slurries are treated in this circuit before sending them to the tailings dam. CCD residue, excess barren liquor from Sulfurization circuit, and waste water from neutralization pond of Utilities Area are the main wastes that are treated in final neutralization circuit. This circuit aims to precipitate the heavy metals such as manganese, iron and chromium. The reaction is carried out in the series of four reaction tanks by the addition of limestone and slaked lime slurries to maintain the final pH of 8.0. The neutralized and final slurry is sent to tailings dam via Geho pumps.

SERVICE FACILITIES

2.1.8 HYDROGEN SULFIDE PLANT

Hydrogen sulfide is synthesized by a catalytic reaction with hydrogen and sulfur gases. Hydrogen sulfide is purified by cooling and washing with water to remove the un-reacted sulfur. This is then compressed and delivered to the end users: Sulfurization and De Zinc stages.

Safety Features

All facilities are closed system for gas leakage prevention.

Hydrogen sulfide facilities are automatically operated through Distributed Control System (DCS) to eliminate human errors.

Gas detection network is installed within the area to constantly monitor the gas leakages. Detectors undergo regular preventive maintenance to ensure its operability. Fire hydrants stations and fire extinguishers are installed in various locations.

2.1.9 CHEMICAL PREPARATION

Limestone slurry is prepared from pre-crushed raw Gotok and Bohol limestone. Limestone is crushed to 10mm and ground by Vertical Mill to 98% passing 200 mesh. The concentration is controlled to about 25% solids.

Slaked slurry is prepared from a refined slaked lime powder. The operation is just simply the mixing of slaked lime powder and water and is controlled at a concentration of 25% solids. Slaked lime is used to precipitate the heavy metals such as manganese and magnesium in the Final Neutralization circuit.

Flocculant is used to improve the solid-liquid separation and settling characteristics of some colloidal particles in the thickening operation.

Each plant is operated with a coal-fired boiler and turbine generator with a capacity of 11MW. The power is distributed through substations to the load facilities. Cable racks and conduit pipes are installed for power transmissions.

The main source of fresh water supply is the East Ibelnan River, located 3.8 km west of the plant. Other sources include siltation ponds and return water pond of supernatant. A 300 cubic meters of storage structure was constructed as an intake point for water supply. The water is stored in a 3000 cubic meter water pond. TAILINGS DISPOSAL

2.1.12 TAILINGS DAM

Tailings Dam 1 is now in undergoing rehabilitation. Tailings Dam 2 which commenced its operation in June 2010 is situated at the northwest side of the previous facility, with an estimated capacity of 35 million cubic meters.2.1.13 SUPERNATANT LINE

A 380-meter long causeway is constructed southwest of Nagoya Beach. This is designed with culvert pipes at 30-meter intervals to allow the cross flow of tidal currents. The causeway is connected to a 900-meter long southwest trending trestle, mounted on the steel piles. The trestle supports the 250mm diameter stainless pipeline for sulfuric acid, 200mm diameter carbon steel pipeline for methanol, and 250mm diameter carbon steel pipeline for effluent discharge. The trestle is 4.5 meters high from the sea level and is 2.7 meters wide.

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CBNCS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD

The companys basis for establishing safety and health standards are DAO 2000-98 (Mine Safety and Health Standards) and RA 7942 (Philippine Mining Act of 1995). The safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures of the company are based mainly from this standard.

SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.1.1 SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION

The company environmental and safety and quality policy statements have been posted in the steel board of 5 meter wide and 4 meter high. The policy board is situated at Main Avenue Southside of the General Building so that everyone has to read it when passing by. Each building in the plant had been provided also with a copy of the policy to ensure awareness of all employees (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 Environmental and Safety PolicySafety statistics board is constructed with dimensions the same as the safety policy board. It is located beside policy board at Main Avenue Southside of the General Office Building.Updated safety statistics is posted publicly to remind everyone the present safety status and the frequency of accidents occurring in a specific month. This is also to encourage everyone, if there are accidents occurring in a specified month or even a year, to think and to practice the effective, practical and applicable countermeasures.

4 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES

Safety and Health Manual was established in the late half of 2004. It was a collaboration of all rules and procedures established in all areas. Rules and procedures were drafted by the supervisors and foremen from the respective departments. These were submitted to the Central Health and Safety Committee for the discussion. Upon the approval of the committee, these rules and procedures were finalized and came up with a handbook, the Safety and Health Manual.

Safety and Health Manual covers the subjects of the plant operations, electrical and mechanical rules, traffic safety rules, plant site visitors, canteen rules and regulation, workshop and warehouse safety, laboratory safety, tagging and isolation procedure, gate control policy among others.

In all critical areas, safety signs are legibly displayed in most pertinent locations. Safety signs are designed in a standards size of 18 x 30 inches dimension. They are made in both English and Filipino versions, examples are shown in Figure 6 below.

Figure 6 Safety SignsSafety signs are usually posted to remind the workers in their respective areas the hazards that can possibly harm them. These can also set the minds of the workers to be ready in for appropriate actions in case a potential accident will happen, where the safety signs are addressed to.

RESTRICTED AREAS

Restricted area safety sign is designed with a standard size of 49 x 32 inches. It is mounted in a steel pipe stand with lockable wheels at its base as shown in the Figure 7 below.

Figure 7 Restricted Area Safety SignThere are three major areas in the plant site that are considered restricted areas namely: HPAL (02 and 202 areas), MS (05, 205, 06 and 206 areas), and H2S Plants. Aside from these areas, areas where radioactive devices and instruments are installed are also considered restricted areas. See Appendix 4 for restricted areas layout.

KY Card is made before going to working places or before starting to work. By doing this card, potential hazards in the work places are studied carefully and countermeasures are also geared up. Example of this card is showed in Figure 8 below.

Figure 8 KY Card

The detailed procedure on making KY Cards as well as the form and examples can be seen in Appendix 6.

4.1.2 HHK Card

If anyone encounters a near miss accident, he or she is required to report immediately, by using this card, for the awareness of the next person who will work in the same assignment/working place. Basically, Example of this card is shown in Figure 9 below.

Detailed procedure in making this card and other examples can be seen in Appendix 6.

Before this activity will start, a picture of the unsafe practices must be taken for thorough investigation. This activity will be done in a group consisting of five to seven members. The group will have to nominate themselves the leader, presenter, and scribe, and the rest will be the members.

After the form is completed, the group will have to present their work according to the 4RKY Presentation Procedure found in Appendix 10.

This potential hazard analysis is made when a production or maintenance activity is believed to have the most critical identified potential hazard or an activity generates a near miss accident. The activity will not be pursued upon the evaluation of the supervisor that the activity must be at its 4RKY competition will also be made during the scheduled major shutdown. Normally, the competition will be made on April and November every year. It will be participated by all departments that involve in the direct operation such as Production, Maintenance, Utility, Laboratory/EMO, Logistics, General Affairs Departments. Number of participating teams in every department will depend on the size of manpower. Prices for the three winning teams will be included in the Safety and Health Budget. See Appendix 11 for the competition guidelines.

4.1.4 UNUSUAL KY CARD

Unlike KY card, this is performed by the group of employees with a leader assigned to do the activity. Before the activity proceeds, the form is filled up taking into account the sequence of work, risky factors and object for action, and the necessary safety precautions and materials needed. The filled up form is reviewed by the shift foreman or the leader in case of foremans unavailability. Once approved, the team proceeds to the actual work area for further evaluation of the situation.

Please see Appendix XX for the detailed Unusual KY Procedure and example of filled up form.

5 MEETINGS

Meeting is a formally arranged gathering with a common purpose. Meeting with respect to the plant operation is usually made to carry out the operation smoothly and systematically aiming maximum safety within workforce and workplaces.

Safety meetings have been practiced regularly for the following major purposes:

(1) to present the identified potential hazards of the workplaces;

(2) to collect ideas and opinion from the group in making remedial actions both engineering and administrative approaches to the identified potential risks;

(3) to let everyone know the safety targets and achievements of the different departments and institutions;

(4) to discuss both minor and major accidents encountered; and

(5) To make decisions whether to approve or not approve the presented suggestions, recommendations, new rules and procedures, and safety programs and plans.

In CBNC, there are seven regular safety meetings that have been practiced in either monthly, weekly, daily or in every change of shifts. These are the Central Safety and Health Committee Meeting (CSHC), Contractors Safety Committee Meeting, Safety Audit Committee, Secretariat Meeting, Departmental Safety Meeting, Turnover Meeting, and Toolbox Meeting.CENTRAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE (CSHC) MEETING

The Plant Manager is the chairman of this committee. However, the Safety Section Head will preside the meeting. Preparations and organizing the minutes will be made by Safety Section.

Contractors Meeting is a regular safety meeting with all the contractors and affiliates of CBNC. These include RTNMC, JGC-Maintenance, SMCC, MANNJ, DCR, RTNFI Hospital, PSSI, PCBSI, and all other contractors with existing project with CBNC at the time of the meeting. The participants of the meeting will be the managers and/or the Safety Officer of the respective contractors, CBNC Plant Manager, CBNC Department Managers and CBNC Safety Team.

This meeting is normally scheduled on the third Saturday of the month after the safety walk through (see Inspection Section) at 1:00 in the afternoon. The schedule will be changed in case the third Saturday of the month falls on a holiday.

RTNFI Hospital health updates will be presented by the Hospital Director. The report includes the top rate diseases frequency of admissions as well as the causes of how the diseases incurred by the patients.

After the hospital and security reports, the new safety suggestions from the result of the inspection of the CBNC Safety Inspection Team will follow.

Safety Audit Committee Meeting is a regular monthly safety meeting conducted right after the safety audit walk through inspection (see inspection section) every first working day of the month. Participants of this meeting will be the Plant Manager, all department managers, section heads, foremen and supervisors, and representatives from Union.

PMs monthly safety audit is a presentation of a specific activity in the area being audited through a 4RKY format. An open discussion follows for concerns of the personnel and a walk through to the area depicted in the presentation comes next to come up with countermeasures.SECRETARIAT MEETING

Turnover Meeting is a regular meeting conducted during shifting of personnel. This is usually the turnover of assignments of the outgoing shift to the incoming shift. Aside from the turnover activities, accident, near miss accident, and potential hazards encountered by the outgoing shift are also discussed during this meeting so that everyone should be aware and immediate countermeasures will be initiated.

SEMI ANNUAL SAFETY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Safety coordination meeting is composed of all safety inspectors (including contractors). The discussions during this meeting includes problems encountered at the work areas and its relevant countermeasures, safety targets, trainings, and sharing of experience with their different field experience. 6 PLANNED INSPECTION

CBNC adopted safety inspection as a means of regulating improved safety of the operation. Safety inspections consist of a series of safety-related checks for various systems, equipment and work areas. Safety inspections represent a good opportunity to have minor problem corrected before they become major problems or hazards.

Safety inspection can also detect problems that could cause major breakdown headaches in the near future. Planning the inspection ahead gives us time to make better choices about different repairs or services that may be needed as determined during the inspection.

CBNC has programs that require inspections on a monthly basis, but there are also some areas that require inspections on a weekly or even daily basis.

WALK THRU INSPECTION

6.1.1 CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTE

Area of inspection will not be repeated unless all areas in the Plant Site have already been inspected by this committee.

Fire extinguishers are inspected regularly on a monthly basis. The inspection is normally done every second week of the month. All of the fire extinguishers are identified with a plastic laminated tag as shown in Figure 10 below.

Figure 10 Fire Extinguisher Tag.

(A) For Carbon Dioxide Type

(B) For ABC Dry Chemical Type

When a fire extinguisher is found defective on the basis that:

a) Pressure in the cylinder indicates recharge range or

b) Any part of the fire extinguisher assembly is damaged; said fire extinguisher will be replaced immediately.

Fire Hydrant tools are inspected on a monthly basis. There are 17 fire hydrant stations distributed in strategic locations within the plant site. Each station has 4 spanners, 2 rubber gaskets, 2 hoses, 2 portable spray nozzles, and an axe. Any of these tools found missing or damage will be replaced immediately after the inspection, and it will be noted in the Fire Hydrant Inspection Checklist (see Appendix 16) for reference.

6.1.5 HOIST AND CRANE SLING AND WIRE ROPE

Colored adhesive vinyl tape will be placed at the end portion of the sling or at the hoist block to indicate the last monthly inspection. Color code changes every month as indicated in Table 1.

Table 1 Sling and Wire Rope Inspection Color CodeWhiteRedYellow

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

AprilMayJune

JulyAugustSeptember

OctoberNovemberDecember

See Appendix 17 for the inspection sheet.

6.1.6 CONVEYOR PULL CORDS FUNCTION TEST

Function test will be witnessed by the Production Supervisor and Safety Personnel. During the function test, Field operator at first will advise DCS Operator for the function test activity. DCS operator will confirm that the test can be conducted. Field operation will initially check the condition of the pull cord. Cuts and damages along the pull cord will be noted and reported immediately for repair or replacement (see Appendix 18 and 19 for the function test Sheet).

MCC Inspection will be conducted by the Safety Inspector on every last week of the month. The inspection will be based mainly on the cleanliness of the area and the safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and scaba equipments. Scattered materials that can hinder the access to the motor switches will be coordinated with the concerned department managers. Result of this inspection will also be discussed during the CSHC Meeting.

Safety Inspection Team will conduct the SCABA and its accessories inspection on every third week of the month. Any part of SCABA or accessory found missing will be replaced immediately. Compressed air cylinder whose pressure is less than normal value will also be replaced immediately. Result of this inspection will be presented in the Secretariat Meeting or in the CSHC Meeting. See Appendix 20 for the SCABA Inspection Sheet.6.1.9 AIR LINE MASK INSPECTION

First Aid Kits are inspected regularly on the third week of the month. The inspection will be done to monitor the status and frequency of first aid medicine consumption. Any consumed first aid medicine will be replenished immediately. See Appendix 21 for the First Aid Kit Checklist.

6.1.11 PIER SITE INSPECTION

Since the tailings dam operation 2 operation is under the safety section, it is inspected on a daily basis. The inspections covers the effluent discharge operation, equipment and facilities, safety signs and boards, etc. The safety inspectors will coordinate with the Engineering Section for any repairs of rectification needed. Result of this inspection will also be presented in the Secretariat Meeting and/or CSCH Meeting.

6.1.13 INTAKE DAM

Fire truck and its facilities inspection will be conducted every Friday. The inspection will be made by the Work Shop Foreman and will be assisted by Safety Section. Any defective part found will be repaired or replaced immediately. This inspection will be done to ensure that the firefighting equipment is available and in good condition at all times.

6.1.15 EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION

Safety Inspection Team is also conducting weekly inspections on the following subjects: a) safety and accessories, b) machinery and equipment, c) material handling/storage, and d) Environmental factors. Result of which is presented through Sub Standard Report format (appendix 24)6.1.17 DAILY INSPECTION

The concerned supervisor / section head will be informed of all findings, unsafe acts and/or conditions and the corrective actions must be initiated immediately.

Safety orientation for the contractors may include the following subjects: Company Safety Policy, General Plant Rules, and Restricted Areas. Other safety matters will be discussed by their respective safety personnel.

7.1.3 FOR VISITORS

To enhance the ability of the Plant Safety Personnel, safety trainings and seminars must be constantly given. The following trainings are necessary: a) Occupational Safety and Health, b) Loss Control Management, c) Safety Auditing, (d) Advanced Safety Management, (e) Fire Safety, (f) First Aid and Basic Life Support, and (g) Safety in the Use of Radioactive Equipments and Devices (SUNED) (h) Disaster Management Training.8.1.1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS

If the personnel involved in the accident is from Production Department, the discoverer reports the accident to the Production Operator, who will then inform the Production Foreman. The Production Foreman will inform the Production Manager then the Production Manager will inform the Plant Manager. Simultaneously, the Production Foreman and will proceed to the scene of the accident and assess the situation. After verification of the reported accident by the foreman, it will be reported to the Plant manager for proper action which includes the activation of the emergency response team in the area the information to the different department concerned, if the accident is fatal it will be reported to the MGB and regional director within 24 hours . See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.

9.1.2 UTILITY

If the personnel involved in the accident is from Maintenance Department, the discoverer reports the accident to the Maintenance Operator, who will then inform the Maintenance Foreman. The Maintenance Foreman will inform the Maintenance Manager then the Utilities Manager will inform the Plant Manager. Simultaneously, the Maintenance Foreman will proceed to the scene of the accident and assess the situation. After verification of the reported accident by the foreman, it will be reported to the Plant manager for proper action which includes the activation of the emergency response team in the area and the information to the different department concerned, if the accident is fatal it will be reported to the MGB and regional director within 24 hours . See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.

9.1.4 LABORATORY

If the accident involves personnel from contractors working under the supervision of Production Department, the discoverer will report the accident to the Production Operator who will then inform to Production Foreman. The Production Foreman will inform the Production Superintendent and then will proceed to the accident site and assess the situation. The Production Superintendent will report the accident to the Production Manager and to the Plant Manager for proper action. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.9.1.6 DCR/MANNJ-UTILITIES

If the accident involves personnel from contractors working under the supervision of Production Department, the discoverer will report the accident to the Production Operator who will then inform to Production Foreman. The Production Foreman will inform the Production manager and simultaneously will proceed to the accident site and assess the situation. The Production Foreman will report the accident to the Production Manager regarding the situation and the Production Manager will inform the Plant Manager for proper action. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.9.1.8 JGC-MAINTENANCE

If the accident involves IP personnel under the supervision of General Affairs, the discoverer will report the accident to the General Affairs Assistant, who will then inform the General Affairs Manager. Then will be reported to the Plant Manager for proper action. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.

9.1.10 LOGISTICS (AT PIER SITE)

If the accident involves personnel from RTNMC working at the Pier Site, the discoverer will immediately report the accident to the Pier Site Operator, who will then inform the Pier Site Foreman. While proceeding to the accident site to assess the situation, Pier Site Foreman will inform the PLD Manager regarding the accident. Then will be reported to the Plant Manager for proper action. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.If the accident involves IP personnel working at Tagdalongon area at Pier Site, discoverer will report the accident to the Pier Site Operator, who in will inform the Pier Site Foreman. The Foreman will inform the PLD Manager while proceeding to the accident area to assess the situation. Then will be reported to the Plant Manager for proper action. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.INVESTIGATING BODY

All accidents of serious magnitude need a thorough investigation. The accident site and the victim have to be properly investigated to assess the cause and impose countermeasures to prevent recurrence. To be able to do this, the investigating personnel needs to preserve the site of the accident to accurately deduce observation related to the accident. So, accident site shall immediately be cordoned off to bystanders to preserve evidences. All serious accident should be reported to the Region 4 Director of MGB and DOLE within 24 hrs. 9.1.12 DIRECT SUPERIOR/DEPARTMENT

Safety Section will also conduct an investigation to the accident independently. Testimonies of the co-workers and the witnesses will be considered as evidence. Investigation reports from Safety Office may sometimes differ from the report of the immediate supervisor; however, everything must be cleared during the discussion of the accident. Safety Section will also suggest effective and applicable immediate remedial actions.

9.1.14 Medical Doctor and POLICE

MGB will also conduct an accident investigation when the victim suffered serious injuries or fatal. They will also collect testimonies of the personnel involved. The accident site, nature, cause of the accident, and how the victim is rescued are some of the important points that will be considered in the investigation. MGB will suggest an initial remedial actions right after the investigation. MGB investigation report will follow and it will be submitted to CBNC management for compliance of the violations if any and suggested countermeasures.

REPORT FORMAT

All accident of serious magnitude (fatal or non-fatal) must be reported properly. Reporting formats differ according to the institutions where the report will be submitted.

9.1.16 SUPERVISORS REPORT

In describing the causes of the accident, there will be three aspects must be considered: physical condition, worker unsafe acts, and management contribution. The cause of the accident must be investigated thoroughly to identify the cause according to the mentioned aspects. Each of the identified causes must be given effective and applicable countermeasures.9.1.17 MGB REPORT

A final written report (see Appendix 28 for the format) will be submitted within 15 days immediately following the occurrence of the accident.

Posters and safety sign boards will be posted on key areas where everyone can read them. The message the posters and boards implicate will remind everyone the safety consideration in doing the work assignment.

SAFETY SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST