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12 Land Access Rules
01Only Enter a property with the approval of your supervisor who has cleared access with the landholder.
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Do not interfere with the landholder’s property, equipment or operations.
Use approved tracks and laydown areas. Drive at less than 10kph within 200m of buildings. Leave gates as signed or found.
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Do not take firearms, weapons, animals, illicit drugs or alcohol onto the property.
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Do not light fires unless authorised. Smoking is only permitted in the designated locations.
Do not enter a site during or after wet weather without consent of the Land Liaison Officer (who has cleared access with the landholder) except in the case of a declared emergency.
Only conduct activities that are approved within the access conditions.
Follow directions of Landholders. Report any directions that are not within the access conditions.
Report landholder discussions, complaints or incidents to your supervisor or Land Liaison Officer.
Carry personal and vehicle identification showing that you are an employee or contractor
Do not negotiate with landholders. Only Land Liaison Officers are permitted to negotiate
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29. Environmental Rules
There are many legal and other requirements in place to protect the environment. Arrow adheres to stringent licence conditions to gain permission to operate on our tenements. Both Arrow and individuals have a duty of care to the environment. Our environmental conditions to operate are included in the Environmental Authorities and must be strictly followed. If you are unclear about the requirements of an Environmental Authority (EA) contact the environmental advisors at the sites.
The following are the Arrow Rules relating to environmental management:
Rule 1: Adhere to Arrow Energy’s Health Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS) Rule 2: Store and handle chemicals in accordance with
Australian Standards
Rule 3: Contain and manage all coal seam gas water Rule 4: Report and manage all spills
Rule 5: Manage all soils to prevent soil erosion and report erosion issues
Rule 6: Ensure environmental training requirements are met Rule 7: Maintain all equipment (e.g. regular calibration) Rule 8: Prevent the migration of weeds and seeds (e.g. vehicle
Rule 9: Never clear vegetation without a valid permit for the area being cleared
Rule 10: Prevent harm to wildlife and/or livestock or access to any plant, equipment, assets, etc.
Rule 11: Notify a supervisor in a timely manner if non-compliance is observed
Rule 12: Record the details of all complaints Weeds
Arrow has a responsibility not to introduce or spread declared weeds. Declared weeds have the potential to ruin farmland and native habitat.
Staff and contractors must:
• Learn how to identify declared weeds and report presence to the environment team.
• Complete weed wash down inspection and declaration of vehicles and machinery in accordance with the Weed and Pathogen Management Procedure.
• Follow the Weed and Pathogen Management Procedure.
29. Environmental Rules (continued) Native Fauna and Flora
• All native plants and animals are protected by law.
• Do not kill or harm any animals (including snakes).
• Report any injury or death involving native wildlife.
• Employ a spotter catcher when identified in the Land Access Approval or EMP.
• Comply with spotter catcher directions.
• Do not disturb marked habitats.
• Follow species management plans when identified in the LAR approval or EMP.
• Fence or screen infrastructure to exclude and prevent the entrapment of wildlife.
Fauna Spotter Catcher Procedure
Watercourses and Wetlands
Watercourses and wetlands are important as they are sensitive to interference and often have high environmental values. They can be difficult to identify since they might only contain water for limited periods so it is important to understand where they are in relation to your site activities.
Key Points:
• Prevent contamination as watercourses and wetlands can transport contaminants causing impacts to downstream habitats, catchments and water users.
• Prevent contamination by keeping construction and refuelling activities away from watercourses (>100m).
• Do not disturb the area within a watercourse or wetland without specific approvals and additional approved controls in place.
• Report any spills or incidents impacting watercourses or wetlands immediately to an Arrow supervisor.
• Ensure erosion and sediment controls are implemented, monitored and maintained e.g. waterway barrier approvals.
29. Environmental Rules (continued) Erosion and Sediment Control
Soil is a precious resource that warrants our care and conservation. Uncontrolled erosion and sediment loss has the potential to contaminate waterways and wetlands.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans are required for any activity that causes ground disturbance. These plans detail drainage, erosion and sediment controls to minimise soil loss and minimise contamination of waterways.
Soil Management Procedure
Erosion and Topsoil Management Procedure
Spills Prevent
• Employ and maintain containment systems.
• Understand the products employed in your work area, review Chem Alert and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain spill kits and understand how and when to use them.
Notify
• Attend to notifications if neccessary, notify emergency services following incident management procedures.
Contain
• Safety first, do not put yourself or others in danger.
• Restrict access to the area, evacuate if required.
• Contain the spill if possible and safely use sand or absorbent material to dam or absorb the spill.
• Prevent the spill from entering drains, dams, water courses or neighbouring properties.
Clean-up
• Follow specialist advice, review SDS.
30. Cultural Heritage Rules
Arrow has legal responsibilities in relation to aboriginal and non-aboriginal heritage.
Arrow works with the aboriginal groups to ensure appropriate management recommendations are in place for each site.
Breaches can result in fines up to $100 000 for an individual and
$1m for the company.
To comply with your legal responsibilities you must:
• Not work without official approvals.
• Always check the approved access conditions before work (Access and Approvals Conditions Form).
• Respect fenced and flagged sites. If damaged or in need of repair, contact your site supervisor immediately.
• Don’t move or remove any artifacts.
• If you see anything you are unsure of cease work immediately and report it to your site supervisor, who will contact the Cultural Heritage team.
• If you find human remains, stop work immediately, notify local police and your supervisor. Contact the Cultural Heritage team on 07 3012 4895.
31. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is available to Arrow staff who seek professional counselling in relation to work matters, family matters, or any other personal matters that are impacting their health and well being.
The Arrow contracted counselling service is able to assist Arrow employees with psychological needs.
Arrow’s EAP support is provided by an external contractor.
Employee Assistance Program 1300 360 364
Revision Revision date Reviewer Approver
1 June 2012 G Bulner M Zaunbrecher
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