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 Emergency Contacts Directory

Site Information

Project Name:

Location Address:

City:

Operation Project Team

Name: Contact Number:

Name: Contact Number:

Name: Contact Number:

SERVICE NAME PHONE NUMBER

Kingdom Emergency (without the SIM card) 112
Civil Defense 998
Ambulance 997
Police 999
Traffic Accidents 993
Roads Security 996
Natural Disasters 966
Unified Emergency Number 911
Ministry of Health 937

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TABLE OF CONTENT

EMERGENCY CONTACTS DIRECTORY ................................................................................ 1

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP) .................................................................................. 27

DRILLING (SAFE WORK PROCEDURE) ............................................................................... 5

DIAMOND AND PERCUSSION DRILLING: ........................................................................................ 5
PRINCIPAL HAZARDS: ............................................................................................................ 5
DRILLING/RIGGING: ............................................................................................................. 6
DRILLING PROCEDURES: ......................................................................................................... 6
PRIOR TO ENTRY: ................................................................................................................ 6

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY ......................................................................................... 7

PART 1: STATEMENT OF INTENT ................................................................................................ 7

PART 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY: ........................................................................... 8
2.1 Employer's Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 8
2.2 Worker's Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Policy for Visitors and Contractors .............................................................................. 9

HAZARD CONTROL .................................................................................................... 10

HIERARCHY OF CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 10

PERSONAL PROTECT EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 12
TYPES OF PPE AND THEIR EXAMPLES ........................................................................................ 12
Eye Protection ........................................................................................................... 12
Head Protection ........................................................................................................ 13
Body Protection ......................................................................................................... 13
Hands Protection ....................................................................................................... 14
Foot Protection ......................................................................................................... 15
Fall Protection ........................................................................................................... 15
Hearing Protection ..................................................................................................... 16

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CAST DRILLING PIPES RIGGING ....................................................... 17

DEFINITION: ................................................................................................................. 17
RISK ASSESSMENT STEPS: ................................................................................................ 18
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM ................................................................................................ 19

SAFETY TRAINING ..................................................................................................... 24

SAFETY GOALS & OBJECTIVES................................................................................................. 24

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE ................................................... 25

OBJECTIVE: ..................................................................................................................... 25

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INCIDENT CLASSIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 28
DEFINITIONS:................................................................................................................... 28
OBJECTIVE: ..................................................................................................................... 29
BEHAVIOR OBSERVATIONS: ................................................................................................... 29

DISASTER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... 32

INTRODUCTION:................................................................................................................ 32
Definition ................................................................................................................. 32
Scope ...................................................................................................................... 32
Objective.................................................................................................................. 32
DISASTER PLANS FOR DIFFERENT SCENARIOS: ............................................................................... 33
Industrial Unrest/Strikes ............................................................................................. 33
Sandstorm/Floods and Adverse Weather Conditions ......................................................... 33

HEAT STRESS: (SAFE WORK PROCEDURES) ...................................................................... 37

PURPOSE: ...................................................................................................................... 37
EMPLOYEES:.................................................................................................................... 39
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS: ................................................................................................. 40
RECOVERY: ..................................................................................................................... 41
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS: ................................................................................................. 41

HEAT CRAMPS: ........................................................................................................ 42

CAUSES: ........................................................................................................................ 42
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: .......................................................................................................... 42
CAUSES: ........................................................................................................................ 42
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: .......................................................................................................... 43
TREATMENT INCLUDES: ........................................................................................................ 43

HEAT EXHAUSTION: .................................................................................................. 43

HEAT STROKE:............................................................................................................... 43
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: .......................................................................................................... 44
TREATMENT INCLUDES: ........................................................................................................ 44
NOTES: ......................................................................................................................... 44

BREIF OUT LINE OF HSE TOOLBOX TALK .......................................................................... 45

TOOLBOX TALK: MANUAL HANDLING ....................................................................................... 46

TOOLBOX TALK: SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH...................................................................... 47
TOOLBOX TALK: THE USE OF DIESEL ......................................................................................... 48
TOOLBOX TALK: HAND TOOLS ................................................................................................ 49
TOOLBOX TALK: TEAMWORK ................................................................................................. 50
TOOLBOX TALK: HOUSEKEEPING .............................................................................................. 51
TOOLBOX TALK: SKIN CARE ................................................................................................... 53
TOOLBOX TALK: NOISE AT WORK ............................................................................................. 54

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 TOOLBOX: USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER ....................................................................................... 55
TOOLBOX: WORK AT HEIGHT.................................................................................................. 56

REHABILITATION OF DRILL SITES ................................................................................... 57

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 57
LEGISLATION ................................................................................................................... 57
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 57
REHABILITATION ............................................................................................................... 61

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Drilling (Safe Work Procedure)

Diamond and Percussion Drilling:

Drill sites are regulated by the Health and Safety standards set
out in the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines (HSRC).

Furthermore, Safety and Workplace

Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) binders
should be supplied to the Project Manager and available at the
work site.
Regular safety meetings are mandatory and should involve
drill crew and geological staff. In addition, it
is important that the driller and the driller’s helper are always
aware of a visitor’s presence at a drill site. Be sure to report any
hazard to the driller or project supervisor.

Principal Hazards:
• Loose clothing caught in the drill, particularly when rotating
steel is unguarded, can cause serious or fatal injuries. All
rotating equipment must be guarded.
• Lack of fitness, particularly with drill helpers, can lead to
serious injuries.
• Slippery floors in the drill shack can cause serious falls.
Ensure good footing. Report slippery floors to the driller.
• Noise can cause serious ear damage. Wear hearing
protection at the drill site. Some drills such as reverse
circulation drills may require double protection (i.e. ear plugs
and muffs).
• Falling objects from the drill mast or upper deck. Hard hats
must be worn in the close vicinity of the drill shack.
Drilling.
• Sampling in dusty environments, particularly around
percussion rigs, can cause breathing problems. Wear a well-fitting dust mask in these
environments. Always wear safety glasses.
• Licking core without knowing what drill additives are used
is a health risk, as several additives are poisonous. Water is available at the drill site to wet
the core for examination.

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Drilling/Rigging:
When drilling for gold, use appropriate gas detectors and blowout preventers/diverters as
recommended by a qualified professional. All personnel should be trained in their use and
understand the emergency response procedures.

Drilling Procedures:
• The driller is responsible for everyone’s safety at the drill
site – follow the directions of the driller and get his or her
attention prior to entering the drill site. If you are not familiar
with the rig, ask for an orientation or have the foreman
escort you. If necessary, have the driller temporarily shut
down to discuss work progress.
• Avoid exposure to hazards - do not wait or stand around
without an intended purpose.
• Ensure that rotating equipment such as the drill stem and winch lines is guarded.
• Stay away from sump pits, and ensure these are clearly
marked, fenced-off and filled in at the end of the drilling.
• Store Diesel in diesel storage area with required fire extinguishers and barricade

the drilling area with warning signs.

All work other than initial Drilling and evaluation in

workings must be under the supervision of the
holder of a valid “Drilling Shift boss” (HSRC).

Prior to Entry:
Before beginning Drilling of any type of
workings, a “Notice to Start Work” must be sent to the CLIENT
Inspector of Mines. No work should commence until approval
has been granted. The CLIENT Inspector may be able to provide
information on the present conditions of the workings, including
if they have been inspected recently. Furthermore, old mine
plans may be available.

In case the CLIENT Inspector not present then the Site Safety Supervisor
And Site Drilling Manager will be observed all the HSE related things and also
approval to start work.

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Health and Safety Policy
The Health and Safety at work 1947

Part 1: Statement of Intent

This is the Health and Safety policy statement of:

True East Mining Company Services

Our health and safety policy are to:

 Assess and adequately control the health and safety risks that arise from our work
activities. Provide and maintain safe plants, equipment and systems of work.
 Maintain safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles
and substances.
 Consult with our employees and their representatives on matters that could affect
their health and safety.
 Provide information, instruction, and supervision for employees.
 Give employees adequate training and ensure that they are competent in doing
their tasks.
 Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
 Maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
 Implement emergency procedures, including evacuation in case of fire or other
significant incidents.
 Regularly review and revise this policy at appropriate intervals.

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Part 2: Responsibilities of health and safety:

2.1 Employer's Responsibilities

Article 16 of C155 identifies some basic obligations placed on employers:

1. To ensure that the workplaces, machinery, equipment, and processes under their
control are safe and without risk to health.
2. To ensure that the chemical, physical and biological substances, and agents under
their control are without risk to health.
3. To provide adequate protective clothing and protective equipment to prevent the
risk of accidents with adverse effects on health.

Specially, Article 10 of R164 puts the following obligations on employers:

 Provide workplaces and work equipment, and use work methods, which are safe and
pose no risk to health.
 Provide appropriate instructions and training.
 Provide necessary supervision.
 Put in place health and safety arrangements adapted to suit the size and nature of
the undertaking.
 Provide any necessary personal protective equipment and clothing free of charge.
 Ensure that the hours of work do not adversely affect the employees' safety and
health.
 Take measures to eliminate any extreme physical and mental fatigue.
 Stay up to date with knowledge to comply with the above.

2.2 Worker's Responsibilities

Article 19 of C155 states that all workers and their representatives must co-operate with
their employer so that they can fulfil their safety and obligations.

Article 10 of R164 provides more detail on this general duty.

 Take responsible care of their own safety and that of other people who might be
affected by the things that they do and the things that they fail to do.
 Comply with safety instructions and procedures.
 Use all safety equipment properly and do not tamper with it.
 Report any situation which they believe could be a hazard and which they cannot
themselves correct.

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  Report any work-related accident or ill health.

2.3 Policy for Visitors and Contractors

On arrival, all visitors, including contractors and/or their workers, must sign a record of the
date and time of their arrival and, before leaving, should further record their time of
departure.

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Hazard Control
Eliminating hazards through engineering or administrative control measures is the
best way to protect people. The strategy used for the selection of controls is called
the “hierarchy of controls” which prioritizes the types of controls that are most
effective in eliminating or reducing the risk ofexposure to the hazard.

Hierarchy of Control
The hierarchy of controls is a method of
identifying and ranking safeguards to
protect workers from hazards. They are
arranged from the most to least effective
and include elimination, substitution,
engineering controls, administrative
controls and personal protective equipment.
Often, you’ll need to combine control
methods to best protect workers. For
example, a local exhaust system (an
engineering control) requires training,
periodic inspections, and preventive
maintenance (administrative controls).
Youwill also need to consider feasibility.
Elimination

Elimination makes sure the hazard no longer exists. Examples:

 Ending the use of a hazardous material
 Doing work at ground level rather than at heights
 Stopping the use of noisy processes

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 Substitution Substitution means changing out a material or process to reduce the hazard.
 Switching to a less hazardous material
 Switching to a process that uses less force, speed, temperature, or
electrical current

Engineering controls reduce exposure by preventing hazards from coming into

Engineering
Controls

contact with workers. They still allow workers to do their jobs, though. Examples:
 Noise enclosures  Machine guards
 Local exhaust ventilation  Interlocks
 Guardrail system  Lift equipment

Administrative controls change the way work is done or give workers more
Administrative Controls

information by providing workers with relevant procedures, training, or warnings.

They’re often used together with higher-level controls. They include:
 Procedures, such as equipment inspections, planned preventive
maintenance, checklists, lockout/tagout/tryout, infection prevention and
control practices, changing work schedules, pre- and post-task reviews, and
rotation of workers
 Training on topics such as hazard communication, permit-required confined
space entry, lockout/tagout/tryout, and safe work procedures
 Warnings, such as signs, backup alarms, smoke detectors, computer
messages, mirrors, horns, labels, and instructions
Personal Protective

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes clothing and devices to protect

workers.PPE needs constant effort and attention (including proper use and training)
Equipment

from workers. Higher-level controls aren’t always feasible, and PPE might be
needed in conjunction with other control measures. Examples:
 Safety glasses
 Personal Fall Protection
Systems and related equipment
 Hardhats

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Personal Protect Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing for the eyes, head, ears,
hands, respiratory system, body, and feet. It is utilized to protect individuals from the risks of
injury and infection while minimizing exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards.
PPE serves as the final line of defense when engineering and administrative controls are
insufficient in reducing or eliminating risks.

Types of PPE and Their Examples

However, even the strictest controls will not necessarily eliminate all the risks associated
with most job tasks and this is where the need for PPE must be evaluated. A hazard
assessment can help identify which specialized PPE will be required. The following are basic
PPE that can help protect employees:

Eye Protection
PPE includes safety goggles and face shields and should be used for tasks that can cause
eye damage or loss of vision, sprays of toxic liquids, splashes, and burns.

Safety Tips:
 Check if safety glasses comply with the ANSI Z87.1 eye protection standard.
 Ensure that there are no cracks or deformities on the lenses.
 Ensure the strap is in good working condition and is firmly sealed to the cheek and
forehead.
 Clean and disinfect after use.

Eye Protection

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Head Protection
PPE includes hard hats and headgear and should be required for tasks that can cause any
force or object to fall to the head.

Safety Tips:
 Ensure that there are no dents or deformities on the shell and connections are
tightened inside.
 Do not store in direct sunlight as extreme heat can cause damage.
 Choose appropriate cleaning agents as it can weaken the shells of hard hats and may
eliminate electrical resistance.
 Always replace a hard hat if it is used for any kind of impact, even if the damage is
unnoticeable.

Hard Hat Protect your Head.

Body Protection
PPE includes safety vests and suits that can be used for tasks that can cause body injuries
from extreme temperatures, flames and sparks, toxic chemicals, insect bites and radiation.

Safety Tips:
 Ensure that they are clean and free from cuts and burns.
 Always get a good fit to ensure full body protection.
 Ensure bodysuit is heat-resistant clothing when working with high-
temperature hazards.

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 Vest and full body uniform

Hands Protection
PPE includes safety gloves and should be used for tasks that can cause hand and skin
burns, absorption of harmful substances, cuts, fractures, or amputations.

Safety Tips:
 Ensure hand protection fits perfectly with no spaces and is free from cuts, burns,
and chemical residue.
 Always replace them if any sign of contamination is observed.
 Use rubber gloves when working with heat and electricity to reduce the risk of burn
or electrical shock.

Hand Gloves

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Foot Protection
PPE includes knee pads and safety boots and should be used for tasks that can cause
serious foot and leg injuries from falling or rolling objects, hot substances, electrical
hazards, and slippery surfaces.
Safety Tips:
 Ensure boots have slip-resistant soles that can protect against compression and
impact.
 Ensure the sole plate is in good condition to prevent punctures.

Fall Protection
PPE includes safety harnesses and lanyards and should be strictly used for tasks that can
cause falling from heights and serious injury or death.
Safety Tips:
 Ensure that the straps are free from tears, deformities, and burn marks.
 Check the buckles if connected securely and tightly.
 Dispose of the equipment if used after a falling incident.

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 Full Body Harness

Hearing Protection
PPE includes ear muffs and plugs and should be used for tasks that can cause hearing
problems and loss of hearing.

Safety Tips:
 Ensure the equipment fits the ear canal perfectly.
 It is recommended to use formable earplugs to fit different sizes of ear canals.
 Use protectors that reduce noise exposure to an acceptable level to have room for
communication.
 Ensure earplugs are clean and in good condition.

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Risk Assessment for Cast Drilling Pipes Rigging
DEFINITION:
A risk assessment is an important step in protecting our workers and our business, as well as
complying with the client procedures. It helps us focus on the risks that really matter in our
workplace – the ones with the potential to cause harm. In many instances, straightforward
measures can readily control risks, for example, ensuring spillages are cleaned up promptly
so people do not slip, or cupboard drawers kept closed to ensure people do not trip.

It is fact that all risks can’t be eliminated, but we are required to protect people as far as is
‘reasonably practicable’. This guide tells us how to achieve that with minimum fuss for our
cast iron soil pipes installation activities.

A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in our work, could cause harm to
people, so that we can weigh up whether we have taken enough precautions or should do
more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused
by a failure to take reasonable control measures. We are required to assess the risks in our
workplace so that we put in place a plan to control the risks. Below is our risk assessment
plan to control the potential risks involved in cast iron soil pipes installation work.

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RISK ASSESSMENT STEPS:

is not the only way to do a risk assessment, there are other methods that work well,
particularly for more complex risks and circumstances. However, we believe this method is
the most straightforward for this activity.

Below are our five (05) steps to risk assessment:

1. Identify the hazards.

2. Decide who might be harmed and how.
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions.
4. Record findings and implement them.
5. Review the assessment and update if necessary.

A hazard is anything that may cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity, working from
ladders, an open drawer, etc.; and

The risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody could be harmed by these and other
hazards, together with an indication of how serious the harm could be.

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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

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Safety Training
Safety Goals & Objectives
The importance of setting safety goals and objectives in the workplace cannot be overstated.
Not only does it improve compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, but it
also plays a pivotal role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

For improving our safety culture, we conducted safety training from Third Party every week
and every month. Here are several reasons why we conducted safety training from Third
Party:

1. Preventing Injuries and illness:

Our Clear safety goals are to reduce the occurrence of accidents, injuries, and illness.
Employees are less likely to suffer from work-related health issues.

2. Compliance with Legal Requirements:

Safety goals and objectives help to ensure compliance with local, national, and
international safety and health regulations.

3. Employee Moral and Retention:

A strong safety culture can improve employee morale, decrease turnover, and
Make the company more appealing to potential recruits.

4. Cooperate Social Responsibility:

Companies that demonstrate a commitment to the safety and health of their
employees can position themselves as socially responsible, which can lead to
numerous benefits, from improved public perception to better relationships with
stakeholders.

Here are some of the certificate issues from Third Party:

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Emergency and Disaster Management Procedure

Objective:
When an emergency occurs, the main concern is to preserve lives, safeguard property and
environment catering for both minor and major emergencies.

Any one emergency will be unique, because of the factors underlying the event, and
possibilities causing escalation, may be specific to the condition of the hardware, the
way the situation is handled, and the effectiveness of the control.

At our projects’ site, the events that might be anticipated are:

 Fire in building, site, or vicinity

 Environmental Incident
 Medical/Injury Incident
 Fall and rescue Incident.
 Incident on public road with company vehicle/s and employee/s being involved.

These events could be caused by electrical short circuits, human factors (human error or
deliberate) or natural conditions.

Further to this, in preparation of certain unexpected disasters, a full disaster management

plan will also be developed to ensure preventative measures are taken in case of such
disasters.

The emergency procedures in this document are applicable to all people working in
the office, administrative building and site, and vehicle operators.
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  All personnel to be trained in mock emergencies and total site emergencies.

 Get all personnel to be trained in fire extinguishing usage.

 Get all First Aid personnel to give prompt medical treatment to injured persons
(doing a First aid course – Level 2 to assist injured persons)

The plot plan included shows/indicate the whole area with emergency points, fire
extinguishers etc.

Site Supervisor

CLIENT
Project Manager Emergency Services
SPM/SCM Police -999
HSE Manager Control Commander Ambulance - 997

(Constuction Manager)
Controls the situation until
Duty Director arrives

Duty Director Project manager HSE Manager Security Manager

1. Incident Discovered – Site supervisor.

2. Site supervisor informs Control Commander
3. Control Commander informs CLIENT and Emergency Services Immediately
4. Control Commander informs Duty Director followed by HSE Manager, Project Manager,
and Security Manager
5. On arrival of the duty director, the control commander will hand over to the duty
director overall command of the incident and assist the site supervisor.

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Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Workplace Emergencies

Emergency types are identified as medical, fire, severe weather, hazardous material,
criminal acts, electrical outages, etc. The HSE officer personnel will recognize these
emergencies and report them to the emergency coordinator and call 911 to inform
the local emergency authorities to respond to the incident.

General Instructions for Reporting Emergencies

Prepare the following information:

• Your name and location

• Phone number from where the call is being made

• Location of the emergency, including the full address

• Type of emergency

Emergency Guidelines

Scope and Application

Emergency Management Team – Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisors – Roles and Responsibilities
Workers – Roles and Responsibilities
Emergency Procedures
Evacuation Procedures
After an Emergency
Testing the Emergency Plan
Training
Reviewing, Reporting and Record-Keeping

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 Incident Classifications

Definitions:

HSE Health, safety and environment

COID Act Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Reportable Incidents, as stated below (Occupation Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993,
Section 24)

Each incident occurring at work or arising out of or in connection with the activities of
persons at work, or in connection with the use of plant or machinery, in which, or in
consequence of which:-

a. any person dies, becomes unconscious, suffers the loss of a limb or part of a limb
or is otherwise injured or becomes ill to such a degree that he is likely either to die or
to suffer a permanent physical defect or likely to be unable for a period of at least 14
days either to work or to continue with the activity for which he was employed or is
usually employed.
b. a major incident occurred; or
c. the health or safety of any person was endangered and were.

i. A dangerous substance was spilled.

ii. The uncontrolled release of any substance under pressure took place.
iii. Machinery or any part thereof fractured or failed resulting in flying, falling or
uncontrolled moving objects; or
iv. Machinery ran out of control,

Shall within the prescribed period and in the prescribed manner, be reported to an
inspector by the employer or the user of the plant or machinery concerned, as the
case may be.
In the event of an incident in which a person died, or was injured to such an extent
that he is likely to die, or suffered the loss of a limb or part of a limb, no person shall
without the consent of an inspector disturb the site at which the incident occurred or
remove any article or substance involved in the incident therefrom: Provided that

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 such action may be taken as is necessary to prevent a further incident , to remove the
injured or dead, or to rescue persons from danger.
Objective:

The objective of the Incident classifications is to ensure a world standard is sustained in

classifications of incidents on the Project.

Behavior Observations:

Behavior observations are observations done by Supervisors/Foremen/Managers or

HSE personnel.
These observations are done on employees and include at risk/safe behavior acts or
conditions.

Near Miss

 Near miss will be classified when an incident occurred but no loss, injury or
environmental damage was done.

First Aid Case:

 Using a non-prescription medication at nonprescription strength by any person

including but not limited to a doctor.
 Administering tetanus immunizations – other immunizations like Hepatitis B
vaccine or Rabies vaccine are medical treatment.
 Cleaning flushing or soaking of wounds on the of the skin.
 Using wound coverings such as bandages, gauze pads etc. or using butterfly
bandages or steric – strips, and other wound closing devices such as sutures,
staples etc. are considered medical treatment.
 Using hot or cold therapy
 Using any non-rigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, non –
rigid back belts etc. Devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to
immobilize parts of the body are considered medical treatment for
recordkeeping purposes.
 Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting or travelling with an
accident victim (e.g. slings, splints, neck collars, back boards, etc.
 Drilling of a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure or draining fluid from a
blister.
 Using eye patches.
 Removing foreign material from areas other than the eye by irrigation,
tweezers, cotton swabs, or other simple means.
 Removing foreign material from the eye using irrigation or cotton swabs.
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  Using finger guards.
 Using messages – physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered
medical treatment.

Medical Treatment Case:

 When medicine available only in prescription and non-prescription form, are

recommended by a Physician or other licensed health care professional to use
at prescription strength.
 Immunizations such as Hepatitis B or Rabies.
 When using sutures, staples or clamps on wounds or internal body parts.
 Rigid immobilizing devices are made to immobilize body parts.
 Removing foreign material from the eye not using irrigation or cotton swabs
but more advanced

 Removing foreign material not from the eye but other body parts not using
irrigation, cotton swabs, tweezers but more advanced methods.
 Receiving more professional help or treatment outside of the scope of first aid
cases but not booked off duty or light duty.
Restricted workday case

 When medical treatment is given, and the person is not booked off duty
but merely light duty or restricted for certain duties within his scope of
work.

Lost Time Injury:

 An injury that renders a person unable to perform his duty and being booked
off by a licensed approved Physician or health care professional.
(Temporary disabled or permanently disabled or loss of a limb).

Noise induced hearing loss:

 Noise induced hearing loss of a permanent nature resulting in permanent

hearing loss.

Irreversible Occupational Health case:

 When an employee was exposed to a substance/position that caused

irreversible health effects.

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Reversible Occupational Health case:

 When an employee was exposed to a substance/position that caused health

effects but is reversible.

Fatality:

 When an employee’s condition result in death due to work related activities or

consequently thereof.
Major Environmental Incident:

 A reportable environmental incident associated with widespread, long-term, or

irreversible ecological or social impacts with a high risk or legal liability.

Reportable Environmental Incident:

 An incident leading to public danger, pollution of or detriment to the

environment, whether immediate or delayed, reportable to relevant
authorities and/or affected parties, or a transgression of a permit requirement.

Minor Environmental Incident:

 An incident limited to the immediate area of occurrence associated with short-

term ecological disturbance or environmental nuisance or a transgression of an
internal standard.
Such As:
 Minor diesel leaks / spillages
 Minor oil leaks / spillages
 Paint spillages
 Including number complaints from interested and affected parties

Security Incident:

 An incident where deviations occurred from standard security procedures.

Including theft / burglary cases and alcohol or drug related offences (Police
actions may be required).

Property Damage Incident:

 An incident where company property was damaged, resulting from an

occurrence other than normal practices.
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Disaster Management
Introduction:
Definition
It is a major emergency at an event, which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of
life.

It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and outside.

It may also cause some adverse damage to the environment of the area.

It would normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it effectively.

Scope
An important element of mitigation is emergency planning, i.e., recognizing that accidents
are possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on the emergency
procedures that would need to be implemented in the event of an emergency.

Objective
The overall objectives of the disaster management plan are:

a) To localize the emergency and, if possible, eliminate it, and

b) To minimize the effects of the accident on people and property
Elimination requires prompt action by trained, authorized personnel using, for example,
firefighting equipment, water sprays etc.

Minimizing the effects may include rescue, first aid, evacuation, rehabilitation and giving
information promptly to people living nearby.

 Identification of credible scenarios

a) Industrial unrest/strikes
b) Floods and adverse weather conditions
c) Sabotage
d) Bomb threat
e) Large scale illness
f) Large spills
g) Bus accidents – large number of employees injured.
h) Multiple vehicle accidents
i) Explosion
j) Suffocations
k) Fire
l) Multiple injuries on site due to accidents

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Disaster Plans for Different Scenarios:

Industrial Unrest/Strikes

Industrial Strike
 Request security to cordon off the area where strike action is in progress.
 The IR Manager needs to assess the situation and decide whether
negotiations will be started, the HSE Manager will assist in this assessment
and decide if evacuation of other employees may be necessary.
 Inform the project manager, emergency center and put Police on standby.
 The project manager will inform the project director and executives of the
situation.
 Avoid the crowd if any malicious intent is visible.

Civil Unrest
 Request the security to prevent any access to the Site.
 Inform the project manager and CLIENT representatives of the occurrence.
 Put the local Police on standby.
 Keep clear of the crowd until such a time when the HR/HSE & Project
Managers have decided it is safe to engage the people.
 No comment to the press may be made by any employees of True east and
will be handled by the Project Manager.

Sandstorm/Floods and Adverse Weather Conditions

Sandstorm/Floods
 Any Sandstorm warnings must be reported to the Project Manager and
CLIENT representatives.

Severe Storms
 In case of severe storms, the work will be discontinued and the HSE
Manager and Project Manager in conjunction with CLIENT representatives
and TRUE-EAST will decide on a safe route to clear site by means of bus.
 If bus transport cannot be utilized for this evacuation the local disaster
management center will be asked for assistance from nearby towns in the
form of 4x4 vehicles or whatever may be required.

Lighting Storms
 In the case of lightning storms, all work on the boiler erection will be ceased
and employees cleared to sheltered areas for protection.

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  No person is allowed to move around during such storms and the Paramedic
must be placed on standby.

a) Sabotage

If any person on site observes a suspicious article, object, or behavior; an act of

sabotage/terror must be reported, and the following steps are to be taken:

 Request the evacuation of staff in the immediate vicinity and surrounding

areas.
 Request Security to cordon off the area immediately and to prevent any
access to the area.
 Inform TRUE-EAST emergency number, project manager and CLIENT
representatives and put a fire team on standby.
 Call the Police to inspect the item/object or arrest the person who is
behaving suspiciously on site.
 The local disaster management center must also be informed of the incident
and be on standby:
 The Police will deal with the situation and no access will be allowed the area
until an all clear has been given by the Police.

b) Bomb Threat

 Request the evacuation of staff in the immediate vicinity and surrounding

areas.
 Request Security to cordon off the area immediately and to prevent any
access to the area.
 Inform TRUE-EAST emergency number, project manager and CLIENT
representatives and put a fire team on standby.
 Call the Police to inspect the area or arrest a person who is behaving
suspiciously on site.
 The local disaster management center must also be informed of the incident
and be on standby:
 The Police will deal with the situation and no access will be allowed the area
until an all clear has been given by the Police.

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c) Large Scale Illness

In case of random illnesses observed on site the following steps will be followed:

Diarrhea
 Immediately stop all intakes of water and food supplied until tests can
confirm the safeness of such water and food.
 Switch over to bottled water and alternative food supplies.
 Evacuate all ill persons from site to hospital for evaluation.
 Inform the project manager, CLIENT representatives and TRUE EAST of the
situation.
 Medical staff to be placed on standby as well as large quantities of
treatment medicine.
 Inform the whole workforce of the situation and possible hygiene rules to
prevent the spread and treatment of the illness.

d) Large Spills

 Request Security to cordon off the area.

 Put fire response team on standby.
 Put waste group on standby and deploy all spill kits to the scene with the
emergency response team.
 Inform the project manager, CLIENT representatives and TRUE EAST of the
incident.
 In case of very large spills, place Environmental Manager also on standby as
a back-up.
 Once the area holds no treaty, assess the situation, and decide in
conjunction with TRUE EAST, CLIENT and Project Manager on appropriate
further actions.

e) Explosion

In case of an explosion that caused catastrophic damage to property and or lives the
following steps are to be followed:

 Request Security to cordon off the area.

 Put fire response team on standby.
 Put the local disaster management center on standby.
 Inform the project manager, CLIENT representatives and TRUE EAST of the
situation.
 Assess the area for further threats and or explosions once safe rescue
operations may start.
 Put all hospitals and medical staff on standby.
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f) Fire

 Request Security to cordon off the area.

 Put fire response team on standby.
 Put the local disaster management center on standby.
 Once the area has been assessed for further threats and or explosions
firefighting teams may enter the area.
 Inform the project manager, CLIENT Representatives and TRUE EAST of the
situation.

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Heat Stress: (Safe Work Procedures)

Purpose:
This describes minimum requirements for recognizing, evaluating, and preventing heat-
related illnesses at work locations. Site Management, Supervisors, and Foremen

A. When the potential for heat-related illness exists,

monitor environmental
conditions (e.g., air temperature, relative humidity) and
communicate the
current heat stress danger category and corresponding!
control measures to
relevant TRUE-EAST and contactor employees.

B. Document heat stress mitigation measures in the

Specific work plan, which
shall specify the specific work practices to be implemented.
at the site to avoid heat-related illness during periods of high heat stress potential and
may include:
 Scheduling the most strenuous work during the coolest times of the day
(e.g., early morning and evening/night).
 Minimizing work time in direct sunlight as much as possible.
 Not allowing employees to work alone.
 Rotating workers in and out of hot areas, as possible.
 Communicating locations of designated break/recovery areas,
emergency reporting procedures and nearest medical facilities to
workers.
 Scheduling work/rest rotations for workers according to the current
heat index, which is based on temperature and relative humidity.
 Minimizing high-intensity manual work activities (e.g., use
mechanical/powered equipment to replace manual labor), as practical.

C. Do not let schedule or productivity demands supersede heat stress

awareness or controls used to prevent heat-related illness.

D. Conduct periodic (e.g., weekly) safety meetings/talks during hot weather

emphasizing heat stress hazards and precautions, with added emphasis on
this risk during Ramadan if it occurs in summertime.

E. Display educational information related to heat stress conditions,

illness/symptoms and preventive measures etc. In addition, distribute heat
stress information at safety meetings/talks, etc., in a form suitable for
workers.

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F. Schedule heat stress training and monitor new workers and workers
returning from vacation to ensure they acclimatize at a progressive,
controlled rate to the change in environmental conditions.
G. Provide drinking water stations (e.g., coolers with chilled or ice water) for
workers and remind them to drink plenty of water even if not thirsty.

H. Replenish drinking water supplies as needed to ensure availability and

provide more frequent collection of sanitary wastewaters from portable toilets.

I. Provide personal water bottles or insulated containers (2 liter capacity) to

workers as needed (e.g., during high heat stress danger categories).

J. Provide designated shaded and cool areas for periodic “cool down” breaks
and recovery from minor heat-related illness. Where possible, these areas
are to be air conditioned.

K. Monitor the heat-related health condition of employees, as well as the

effectiveness of any engineering/administrative controls and personal
protective equipment (PPE) being used.

L. Be able to recognize early signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and

take appropriate action to prevent serious heat illness.

M. Respond appropriately to any heat-related illness.

N. Be knowledgeable of emergency reporting and response procedures,

including the location of the nearest medical facility with a qualified
medical doctor who can provide proper treatment for a victim of severe
heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Employees:

A. Follow instructions for controlling heat stress, including taking periodic

“cool down” breaks and drinking enough water Begin early in the day.
B. Wear appropriate clothing (e.g., light colored, lightweight, breathable,
loose clothing is best).

C. Know and be alert for signs/symptoms of heat-related illnesses in

themselves and others.

D. Take appropriate action upon developing symptoms of heat cramps, heat

exhaustion or heat stroke.

During periods of high heat stress potential (i.e., danger category).

At the work site, the following measures shall be implemented as applicable to
control heat stress. As with any hazard, feasible engineering controls are the primary
control measure, followed by administrative (work practice) controls and personal
protective controls, in that order of preference.

Engineering Controls
Shade
Designated shaded break/rest areas shall be provided at a distance
not
greater than 100 m (330 ft) from personnel working in direct sunlight
A.
for
extended periods of time. When feasible, shade is to be provided for
work
areas, including single shades to accommodate flagmen, etc.
Local Ventilation
When the air temperature is less than 37 °C (99 °F), fans or portable
air
B.
movers may be used to reduce heat stress by increasing the air flow in
the
work area.
Portable Air-Cooling Systems
Portable blowers with built-in air chillers shall be used as needed
C. enclosed.
Work areas have ambient temperatures
exceeding 43 °C [110 °F]) to provide cooling for enclosed work areas.

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Drinking water Wear Light Uniform

Administrative Controls:

A. Scheduling
Schedule work for the cooler times of the day, especially during the month
of Ramadan if it falls in the summer.

B. Acclimatization
Deliberate acclimatization shall be used to expose new employees to work
in a hot environment for progressively longer periods. New employees in
jobs where heat levels may produce heat stress shall be exposed to 20% of
normal exposure on day one, with a 20% increase in exposure each
additional day.

C. Water Replacement (Hydration)

Workers shall be encouraged to drink plenty of water prior to the start of
each shift. Ample supplies of cool drinking water shall be located within
100 m (330 ft) walking distance of each worker and in all designated
break/rest areas. Workers shall drink small amounts of water on a frequent
basis based on the actual heat index at the work site.
Sports drinks, juices and electrolyte replacement/rehydration mixes may
also be made available to workers in order to help maintain the body’s
water and salt levels. However, workers shall not consume more of these
drinks than plain water.

D. Work/Rest Rotations
Work and rest rotations shall be based on the actual heat index at the work
site. Work rotations shall be established for workers
performing remote activities in high heat stress exposures.

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Workers shall be allowed additional break time and water as they deem
necessary for their health.

E. Personal Monitoring and Buddy System

Employees shall work in pairs or teams and shall observe each other for
signs of diminished capacity and heat-related illness
 Workers shall be provided a minimum of 10 minutes of break time
after every 20 minutes of work (i.e., 20:10 minute work: rest periods).
 Workers shall be advised to drink one cup of water every 10 minutes.
Each worker shall be provided with his own personal water
bottle/insulated container (2 liter capacity) and have it with him at all
times. A “no water, no work” policy shall be strictly adhered to.
 No person shall work alone while a red heat stress danger category
condition exists at the work site.

Recovery:

Any employee experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness

shall immediately stop work and report to his supervisor. The
victim shall be allowed to fully recover in an appropriate recovery area
before returning to work. Recovery areas shall be shaded, cool and
supplied with water. Victims of severe heat exhaustion or heat stroke shall
be immediately evacuated to the nearest medical facility with a qualified
medical doctor who can provide proper treatment. Such incidents shall be
properly reported.

Administrative Controls:

Heat stress awareness training shall be provided just before and during the
hot summer months to all applicable personnel (e.g., who work outdoors)
and those who manage personnel and have responsibilities for establishing
heat stress mitigation measures.
Heat stress awareness training shall include the following elements:
 Hazards of heat stress.
 Recognition of signs and symptoms of heat stress.
 First aid procedures for heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
 Employee responsibilities in avoiding/responding to heat-related illness.
 Supervisor responsibilities in avoiding/responding to heat-related illness.
 Dangers of the use of drugs, including prescription and over-the counter medicines,
In hot work environments.
 Measures employees can take to minimize the effects of heat stress
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 (hydration, work pace, use of wet towels, good nutritional habits, etc.).
 Personal monitoring and buddy system controls.

Heat Cramps:
Note: This table is adapted from “Heat Stress: Improving Safety in the Arabian Gulf Remote Area.
(Desert) in Drilling Industry” from
Professional Safety: Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers, August 2008
Although heat cramps are not dangerous, they are an early warning sign for heat exhaustion
and that the body’s ability to cope with heat is being exceeded.

Causes:
 Occurs when the body loses too much salt through sweating.
 Attributed to an electrolyte imbalance caused by
sweating.

Symptoms include:

 Painful cramping of the muscles (e.g., arms, legs,

or stomach).
 Hot, moist skin.
 Slightly elevated body temperature.
Treatment includes:
 Stop all activity.
 Rest in a cool, shaded area (e.g., designated break/recovery area).
 Loosen clothing.
 Drink water.
 If symptoms persist, seek medical aid.

Another early indication that heats stress conditions may be present is the appearance of
heat rash, which is an itchy rash that occurs when the skin becomes swollen and plugs the
sweat glands. This is not a life-threatening condition.
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt by sweating.
Heat exhaustion poses a higher risk to older employees and those with coronary artery
disease or emphysema (a lung condition causing breathing impairment).

Causes:
 Occurs when the fluids and/or salt lost in sweating are not replaced.
 Enlarged blood vessels.

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Symptoms include:

 Heavy sweating.
 Intense thirst and cool, moist skin.
 Weakness and dizziness.
 Headache and blurred vision.
 Nausea and vomiting.
 Pale or flushed appearance.
 Mood changes such as irritability or confusion.
 Rapid pulse.
 Fainting.

Treatment includes:

 Move the victim to a cool, shaded area (e.g., designated break/recovery area).
 Call for medical help.
 Loosen the victim’s clothing.
 Remove unnecessary clothing.
 Shower or sponge the victim’s skin with cool water.
 Have the victim drink water or sport drinks that have electrolytes (e.g., Gatorade).

Heat Exhaustion:
1. Heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat stroke if not properly treated. People
suffering from heat exhaustion must not be expected to take care of themselves because
they may lack coordination and become confused. Heat exhaustion requires fast response to
prevent worsening heat stress problems.
2. Remember that sweating only cools the body if the sweat evaporates. If it cannot
evaporate, it cannot cool. Thus, even under moderate or cool working conditions, it is
possible to suffer heat stress if you are inside protective clothing that interferes with your
body’s cooling or working in high-humidity conditions.

HEAT STROKE:

Heat stroke is a medical emergency and death, or permanent tissue damage may occur if
treatment is not given promptly. Collapse is often misinterpreted as a heart attack or head
injury.
Causes:

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 Occurs when the body no longer sweats and holds so much heat such that the body’s
system of temperature regulation fails, and body temperature reaches dangerous levels.
 Body depleted of salt and water.

Symptoms include:

 Dry, hot skin with no sweating.

 High body temperature (above 40°C [103°F]).
 Strong, rapid pulse.
 Chills.
 Weakness, nausea, vomiting.
 Mental confusion.
 Seizures or convulsions.
 Collapse, loss of consciousness.

Treatment includes:

 Immediately call or arrange for professional medical help.

 Cool the victim down as much as possible while waiting for medical help:

o Move the victim immediately to a cool, shaded area.

o Loosen or remove heavy clothing.
o Have the victim lie flat with feet elevated.
o Fan and mist the victim’s body with water.
o Monitor the victim’s breathing.
o Have the victim drink water or sport drinks that have electrolytes (e.g., Gatorade). Do not
give fluids if the victim is unconscious.

Notes:
1. Sometimes, heat stoke occurs after the person has already developed heat exhaustion,
but heat stroke can also strike suddenly with little warning.
2. Regardless of the worker’s protest, no person suspected of being ill from heat stroke shall
be sent home or left unattended unless/until a medical doctor has specifically approved
such an action.

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 TRUE-EAST MINING SERVICE COMPANY

BREIF OUT LINE OF HSE TOOLBOX TALK

Start your shift with a few minutes of useful conversation about effective ways to prevent
hazards at work and protect employees from injuries on the job. These brief documents
provide examples you can use during required safety meetings to train workers on various
safety and health issues.

A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue.
Use these Toolbox Talks to spark discussion and action at the beginning of the shift.
Toolbox Talks guide workers and teams through preventing many hazards on the job.

Daily Toolbox Talk

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Toolbox Talk: Manual Handling
More than a quarter of reported accidents involve manual handling, and it is essential that
due care and consideration is given to all lifting and moving activity.

There is no safe maximum for any load being lifted or moved, an assessment must always be
carried out. You should ask yourself the following questions:

Can a mechanical aid be used?

Can the load be reduced, I-e, by dismantling?

Where manual handling cannot be avoided, the following rules and questions should be
applied:

1. Size up the load - Are you capable of carrying out the task?
2. Do I need others to help me with this load?
3. Look around. Is the area by the load obstruction free?
4. Look at the route of travel, is it clear of obstruction?
5. Make sure the destination point is ready to receive the load.
6. Is the load stable? Will it shift when lifted?
7. Wear safety footwear to protect your toes from falling loads.
8. Do I have gloves to protect my hands and improve grip?
9. Place feet apart to provide stable base, face direction of travel and bend at the
knees.
 Get a good grip and lift, remembering to:
 raise the head.
 keep a straight back.
 Do not twist at the trunk and keep the load close to the body. Use your
leg muscles.
 lift smoothly do not jerk.
10. Do not carry loads that obscure the vision & fall on others.

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 11. Lifting to height should be done in stages.
12. Lowering the load should be done with the same care as for lifting.

Toolbox Talk: Substances hazardous to health

Many operations involve the use of materials that could harm our health unless precautions
are taken. Common substances such as cement, plaster, adhesives, solvents, cleaning
materials, etc. all pose a risk.
The UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), place duties on
employers and employees. They set out a sensible step by step approach for the control of
hazardous substances and for protecting people exposed to them.
COSHH in operation.

1. Substances must be assessed: categories include very toxic, toxic, harmful, irritant,
corrosive, flammable, non-hazardous.
2. Manufacturers and suppliers must provide information, when asked, to enable
assessments to be done using the COSHH Assessment sheet.
3. Employers must introduce control measures appropriate to the assessment.
4. Best control measure is – use something else which is less hazardous.
5. Last resort control measure is – provide PPE, i.e. gloves, goggles, overalls, etc.
6. Employers must inform and instruct employees about the risks and provide training
on the precautions to be taken. The assessment must be available during use, i.e. in
site hut, not at head office.
7. Employers must monitor the use of the substance and check that controls are
adequate and, if necessary, arrange medical checks for workers.
8. Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and of others. Follow the
instructions carefully.
9. Tell your supervisor immediately if you are unsure about a substance or if you have
a health problem.

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Toolbox Talk: The Use of Diesel
Diesel is a potentially dangerous substance and has the potential to cause those people who
use it long term health problems if it is not used correctly.
The following rules should be adhered to for the normal use of diesel throughout the day.

This relates to such tasks as transferring diesel form containers to machines and generators
etc.

1. Rubber gloves must always be worn.

2. Glasses must always be worn when handling diesel to avoid accidental splashes into
eyes.
3. Overalls should be worn to prevent skin contact.
 If overalls get diesel on them, they need to be changed.
 Diesel on overalls is the same as having diesel on your skin.

4. Ensure sufficient ventilation. – I.e., complete refueling outside.

5. No smoking when using diesel.
6. Do not eat or drink when using diesel.
7. Does not inhale vapor from diesel.
8. Wash your hands after each time you use diesel.
9. Only use containers specified for diesel.
10. Use hand pumps or electric pumps where possible to avoid the chance of spillage.
11. Store pumps or equipment used in plastic containers.
12. Tell your supervisor immediately you spill diesel.
13. This keeps you safe.

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Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools
The correct selection, maintenance and proper manner of use is essential to avoid accidents
occurring when using hand tools.

Always use the right tool for the job - never improvise, e.g., the length of a spanner
is specifically designed to suit the size of a nut.

Choose the right spanner to fit the nut. Where adjustable spanners are used take extra care
as they slip more easily.

 Tools must be fitted with handles. Severe hand injuries can occur from the
exposed tang of a handle less tool.
 Never use a file as a punch or for levering as they break easily.
 Chisels and punches with mushroomed heads must be ground down to
prevent splinters of metal flying off, but do not forget PPE.
 Replace damaged handles - never wire or tape up.
 Check that hammer heads are tightly wedged on their shafts.
 Keep cutting edges sharp. Blunt tools need more pressure and are more
inclined to slip.
 Always make sure hands are behind the cutting edge when working and be
very careful with screwdrivers when used for fixing hand-held materials.

 Now go and check your personal hand tools and all others issued for your
use. If they are not fit to be used, then do not use them.

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Toolbox Talk: Teamwork
Safety is not a matter for someone else to deal with. We all have a duty to act in a
responsible manner and to endeavor to maintain a safe working environment.

With a teamwork approach and everyone being active in identifying and preventing
hazardous situations, your chances of avoiding a serious accident could be considerably
improved.

1. If you are competent to deal with a hazardous situation that is within your scope
of control, do so immediately. Never wait until it is too late to act, and an
accident has occurred.
2. Report any hazardous situation you cannot safely deal with to your line manager
without delay.
3. Keep a watch brief on employees working under your control, especially young
or inexperienced people and anyone else you have not known long enough to
have established their attitude to safety.
4. Horseplay is dangerous for everyone, whether participating or not, and must be
discouraged.
5. Prevent situations arising where others could be distracted - noisy radios are a
typical example of this problem.
6. Never leave work unattended if it could be hazardous to others. If the work
cannot be rendered safe, consider the use of a barrier or warning notice.
7. Lead by example, always work safely and, most important, remain alert and
aware of how easy it is to create a hazardous situation when common sense
rules are disregarded.
8. A good team talks to each other and discusses the issues and safety problems.
Make your team a better team by communicating with each other and your up-
line managers.
9. Teams that are consistently better than others will be rewarded and highlighted
as examples of best practice.

Work as a team and look after each other as well as yourself.

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Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping
Good housekeeping not only improves the working environment and makes work tasks
easier to accomplish, but a tidy site also has less accidents than a site where good
housekeeping is not practiced.

1. Clear up waste and scrap - don't leave it lying around as a tripping hazard.
2. Put your rubbish in the appropriate skip and / or return scrap to stores as soon
as possible - don't leave it for others to deal with.
3. Always return Hazardous substances to the stores for secure and correctly
disposal. This includes empty containers.
4. Always carefully stack materials awaiting installation in a position where they
will not create an obstruction or tripping hazard.
5. Never leave materials or tools on stairways or in poorly lit areas.
6. Keep access routes clear of all obstructions; you never know when an
emergency may arise.
7. Cables and hoses carelessly draped across access routes will create a tripping
hazard.
8. Never leave tools or materials where they could fall and injure any person below
(in particular, on the top of a pair of steps).
9. Low level services should be clearly marked and/or padded to prevent injuries
caused by people inadvertently bumping into them.
10. Never leave sharp edged materials or other dangerous items (e.g., nails sticking
out of timber), lying around, or protruding from the work face.
11. Mess facilities should be kept clean and tidy - uneaten food will attract vermin.
12. Always report any hazards you may notice to your supervisor, e.g., slippery s,
unprotected holes, insecure/inadequate guardrails, obstructed access routes,
piles of flammable waste accumulating, etc.
13. A tidy site that looks good is an organized site. Everyone wants to work in a
clean environment so make sure you are not the person who lets everyone else
down.
14. Failure to maintain a clean and tidy worksite will lead to disciplinary action.

Tidiness is not someone else's business it is your business.

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Toolbox Talk: Skin Care
Dermatitis is a common and serious hazard within the construction industry. Different
people react differently to various substances. It is not therefore possible to be specific
regarding which substances should be avoided. Thus, the following general rules should be
applied.

1. Implement and follow COSHH assessments.

2. Avoid skin contact with substances whenever possible.
3. ESPECIALLY Avoid repetitive or prolonged skin contact with substances.
4. Avoid contact with irritant or allergic substances if you are known to suffer from
eczema or allergy rashes. 8+o
5. Wear protective clothing, in particular suitable gloves.
6. Do not wear dirty or contaminated clothing.
7. Keep your workplace clean, clean up spilt substances.
8. Do not allow resins or glue to harden on your skin.
9. Personal hygiene is most important, always wash after using substances.
10. Never use petrol or de-greasing solvents to clean hands, they are harmful to the skin
and carry a fire risk.
11. Barrier creams have limited value. Some are water soluble and therefore of no use
for wet work and others are quickly removed during manual handling.
12. Skin conditioning creams for after work application can be beneficial.
13. Always seek medical attention should you notice a rash development.
REMEMBER - You can protect your skin by

 Wearing appropriate PPE

 Maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness
 Think before you let substances come in to contact with your skin.

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Toolbox Talk: Noise at work
Excessive noise from plant and tools can, over a period, cause progressive and Irreversible
damage to your hearing.

If you need to shout where you are working, then noise exposure levels should be assessed.
Report the situation to your supervisor who will ascertain.

 whether noise levels are unacceptable

 means of reducing noise at source
 need to remove operatives from area.
Where employees must continue working in a noisy area, hearing protection may be
required, and the following rules must be observed:

1. Only use hearing protection approved by your supervisor.

2. Never enter noisy areas without hearing protection.
3. Wear ear protectors always when exposed to noise.
4. Do not use cotton wool, it is not effective.
5. Make sure ear plugs are a good fit and properly inserted.
6. Use disposable ear plugs for a maximum of a day before changing them.
7. Hands should be clean when handling ear plugs.
8. Ensure earmuffs are worn the correct way round.
9. Earmuffs should be a good fit to the head around the seals.
10. Make sure the muffs are in good condition.
11. Do not alter the pressure of earmuffs by bending the head band.

Remember - there is no satisfactory treatment for noise induced hearing loss.

Protect your hearing – It is Precious

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Toolbox: Use of Fire Extinguisher
It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS,
which stands for PULL, AIM, Squeeze and Sweep.

 Pull the Pin.

 Aim at the base of the fire.
 Squeeze the top level of handle or lever.
 Sweep from side to side.

Types of Fire Extinguishers

Six types of fire extinguishers are as follow:

1.Water F.E

Use for Flammable solids such as wood, paper, and textiles.

2.Wet F.E

Use it for cooking oil such as olive oil or butter.

3.Foam F.E

Use for flammable solids and flammable liquids such as wood, paper and textile, petrol,
paint, or spray.

4.Dry Powder F.E

Uses for all classes of fire such as flammable solid, flammable liquid, flammable Gase,
flammable metals and electrical equipment's.

5.CO2 F.E

Uses for only flammable solids and cooking oil.

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Toolbox: Work at height
When working at height safety should always be your top priority.

Hazards of Working at Height

 Fall from height.

 Fragile roof
 Unstable platform
 Overhead electrical power lines
 Overhead cranes
 Tough Weather (high wind flow, rain, extreme heat etc.)
 Slip & trip by tools or material stacking on platform.
 Material falls from height.
 Poor illumination

Precautions Required before Work at Height

 Inspect work site prior to day of work.

 Mark or covered fragile with appropriate guard rail before assigning work.
 Prepared pre job plan for work
 Identify hazards of work and decide appropriate controls for each hazard
before starting work.
 Explain each hazard to workmen before starting of job.
 All platforms should be inspected as per your plant procedure.
 Ensure safety belts are free from any damage, all its hooks, strips are in
healthy conditions.

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Rehabilitation of Drill Sites
Introduction
The purpose of this Advisory Note is to assist exploration operators in the construction,
rehabilitation and closure of drill sites to minimize the disturbance footprint and ensure the
protection of the environment. Drillingactivities have the potential to impact on the
environment in a variety of ways, including contamination of aquifers through the ingress of
contaminants from the, interconnection between aquifers, contamination of water, loss of
flora and fauna, soil contamination from hydrocarbons and drill fluids, and soil erosion. In
addition, open holes pose a danger to people and wildlife and inhibit future exploration and
pastoral vehicles traversing the area. Likewise, bores used to access groundwater for
exploration or mining activities can constitute a hazard to public health and safety and can
adversely affect the quality and flow of groundwater resources if abandoned without due
concern. Therefore, it is imperative that drill sites are remediated, and bores are adequately
prepared for abandonment when they are no longer required.

Legislation
The purpose of the Mining Management Act is to ensure the protection of the environment
on mining sites andfor related purposes, including exploration. Under the Mining
Management Act, every person has an obligationto take care of the environment and ensure
the rehabilitation of areas impacted by their activities.

Requirements
Drill pads and benches are to be constructed with minimum disturbance to the environment
and remediated in such a way as to reinstate the natural land, promote rapid revegetation,
and prevent the initiation of soilerosion. Prior planning is required, as this helps to minimize
the cost of rehabilitation and to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Drillholes and
bores that are abandoned to restore, as close as possible, the controlling geological
conditions that existed prior to drilling. In the Northern Territory exploration drillholes must
be backfilled to the with a suitable medium (e.g. concrete or drill cuttings). At a minimum,
drillholesare required to be plugged in the manner described in the diagrams below. It
should be noted that the use of Octo plugs is not endorsed. Special consideration for the
protection of groundwater may be required where an exploration drillhole intersects an
aquifer.

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Rehabilitation

Dependent on-site conditions and surrounding landscape, it may be necessary to conduct

earthworks to stabilize and reshape the site. The site is required to be remediated to as near
original condition as possible, following.

the completion of the drilling program.

• Ground which has become compacted using heavy machineryand traffic is to be ripped
along contour, not down slope, to loosen soil, promote water infiltration, aid revegetation,
and minimize soil erosion.

• Earth and overburden that was excavated from the pads and benchesis required to be
pushed, raked, or pulled back over. The stockpiled topsoil and vegetation should be re-
spread over the site.

• All sample bags, waste materials and contaminants must be removed from site and
disposed of in an appropriate manner, following the completion of the drilling program.

• Drill cuttings that are acidic, radioactive or of a substantially different color to the soil must
be backfilled in the drillhole, sump orother excavation. All other cuttings are required to be
dispersed around the site or raked over.

• Drill sumps must be backfilled with the excavated material and respread with stored
topsoil.

• Permanent survey markers should be kept to a minimum and wooden peg should be used
in preference to steel pegs.

• Tracks constructedto access the drill site must be remediated as per the department’s
Advisory Note for the Clearing and Rehabilitation of Exploration Gridlines and Tracks.

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1. Please find example after drilling Site Rehabilitation:

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