Fire – Check the following at the beginning of every shift:

• All extinguishers are fully charged

• Automatic Fire Suppression Warning System is working 2.6.2 Fire Suppression System –

operates the mobile equipment’s fire control system.

An indicator panel is mounted in the cab and provides an audible and visual indication of any fire.

If a fire is detected the, engine will automatically shutdown after 10 seconds.

The panel should be tested daily, as follows:

• Check that the green, power ON light, is lit (NORMAL)

• Press the ALARM TEST button:

- the red ALARM TEST indicator should glow

- after a short alarm verification delay the red FIRE indication will flash

- the audible alarm will sound - after the time delay period the

engine will shut down

• Press the ISOLATE and RESET button twice after the test. To return the panel to normal.

The ISOLATE button will silence the audible alarm during a test or an alarm but will not extinguish the alarm FIRE indicator. By pressing the RESET button during a test or an alarm the 10 seconds delay will start again.

NOTE

A fault condition can occur if the battery voltage drops below the required supply voltage

Curragh Queensland Mining Pty Ltd is part of Westfarmers Energy 60 Auxiliary Fire System Attachment (Deluge System)

Additional foam/water can be supplied to the system through the attachment of a fire hose to the mobile equipment that is connected to the fire/rescue unit.

Fire Suppression System Operating Procedure

In the event of a fire, fire suppression system will actuate automatically if the fire is in the protected area. The fire suppression system can be manually operated as follows:

• Park the excavator

• Stop the engine (to minimise the addition of fuel)

• Remove the safety pin from the remote actuator

• Strike the knob firmly

• Evacuate the area and take

a hand held fire extinguisher with you if possible.

• Call for help and stand watch over the excavator until help arrives.

(Even though the fire may be out, re-ignition could occur)

NOTE

i. Leaving the engine running may add fuel to the fire or restart the fire

ii. React quickly so that the fire is caught before it gets too large.

iii. Leave the immediate area to reduce the risk of being burnt by wind-blown flames or explosions iv. Someone should observe the excavator, at a safe

distance, until the danger of re-ignition has passed.

v. After a fire the excavator should be serviced and cleaned the fire investigated and the fire suppression system recharged.

Curragh Queensland Mining Pty Ltd is part of Westfarmers Energy 61 2.6.3 Fire Emergency Procedure

• Park the unit

• Shut down engine

• Call “Emergency, emergency, emergency, fire (give your unit number and location)” on the two way radio (as per emergency procedure)

• Fight the fire, using the fire extinguishers on your equipment (usually located inside the cab, outside the cab and on the access stairs)

NOTE

Fight the fire by aiming the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.

WARNING

You should only fight fires if you are not in any personal danger.

2.6.4 Emergency Evacuation

NOTE

The emergency exit instructions are applied as decals to the left window, located near the front side on left console.

If the operator’s cab door doesn’t open in an emergency, escape in the following methods:

• Open the left window

• Escape through the window

If the left window is difficult to open

• Locate the Emergency Evacuation Tool

• Break the left window glass

• Escape through the broken window.

WARNING

Wear safety glasses before breaking the window glass.

Emergency Evacuation Tool Emergency Exit Decal

Curragh Queensland Mining Pty Ltd is part of Westfarmers Energy 62 2.6.5 Emergency Escape Device

The Emergency Escape Device is provided in a case located outside, on the left of the cab. To use the (EED):

• Unlock the latch on the case

• Open the cover

• Hang the hook onto the cab upper-left surface hanger

• Drop the rope wound reel

• Fasten the life belt around your chest

• Hold the two ropes; and

• Climb over the fence

• Face towards the cab (as long as you hold the two ropes the emergency escape device will not operate.)

• Release the ropes (you should commence to descend slowly)

• Push against the excavator (gently) to prevent your body from turning

When you reach the ground:

• Remove the life belt; and

• Evacuate to a safe place

Curragh Queensland Mining Pty Ltd is part of Westfarmers Energy 63 2.6.6 Accidents – All accidents, incidents and near hits must be reported.

If you are involved in an accident, make an emergency call and stay with your equipment until your supervisor reaches you.

The accident will be investigated by an open cut examiner, your supervisor and the safety department.

NOTE

Your co-operation is essential in identifying causes and to help in preventing a similar accident happening again.

Near miss/Hazard Reports are particularly important as they indicate potential accidents. (The only real difference between an accident and an incident/near miss is the result, in an accident someone is injured and/or equipment damaged, in an incident/near miss the causes may be the same as an accident but there is no obvious loss – i.e.

injury/damage)

(Refer to the Health and Safety Department or your site induction booklet for details of Reports and reporting).

Curragh Queensland Mining Pty Ltd is part of Westfarmers Energy 64 2.6.7 Wet Conditions may be environmental (e.g. rain) or man-made (e.g.

water truck)

WARNING

Due to their low ground pressure, trucks are usually unpredictable in wet conditions

Allowances need to be made for the safe positioning of trucks in wet conditions

Manufacturers have a Permissable Water depth (PWD) for equipment operation (Check the Manufacturers’ Manual). The PWD for the EX2500/EX3600 is just below the upper surface of the top rollers (1500 mm) to avoid water entering into any oil reservoirs.

2.6.8 Boggy Conditions – it is possible to get bogged in muddy conditions. If you think the excavator is becoming bogged down avoid spinning the tracks (this will only make the situation worse).

You may be able to gain traction by using the bucket to help pull the machine from the bog.

Although it may be embarrassing call for assistance BEFORE you get in too deep.