Pollution Incident Response Management Plan Auburn Stabling Project

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Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

Auburn Stabling Project

Project Name: Auburn Stabling Project

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Project Number: G30

Client: Transport Projects Division

Copy Number : 01

Issued: Tom Dyson Environmental Manager Laing O'Rourke Australia Authorised: Stewart Dunlop Project Leader Laing O'Rourke Australia Laing O'Rourke Australia, Level 4, 100 Walker Street, North Sydney, 2060

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1. Purpose

This Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) has been developed to satisfy pollution reporting obligations under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). This plan outlines the classification, testing, reporting, and management

requirements of an environmental pollution incident. The objectives of this plan is to ensure an environmental pollution incident is communicated to all relevant groups and individuals, to prevent, minimise and control the risk of an environmental pollution incident, and also, appropriately establish and maintain the plan. The reporting procedures outlined in this plan require implementation on all projects. This plan is a mandatory document on all NSW projects issued with an Environmental Protection License (EPL).

2. Scope

RailCorp is planning to expand its services to meet the forecast growth in passenger demand to 2020 based on a 1.5 per cent per annum growth forecast in Sector 2 (based around the

Flemington Maintenance Facility which services the Cumberland, Airport and East Hills, Olympic Park Sprint, Carlingford, South and Bankstown CityRail lines). The additional passenger rail services require an expansion in both rolling stock and stabling numbers. The Auburn Stabling Project is part of this expansion.

The project is to be delivered in two stages. The Auburn Stabling Project (Stage 1) is to be an 11 eight-car stabling facility with a single connection to Clyde Junction only. The Auburn Stabling Project (Stage 2) will consist of an additional 5 eight car stabling roads with a dual departure and arrival road to connect 11 of the stabling roads to Auburn Junction. Stage 2 of the project will be constructed at a later date. Stage 1 of the works will not preclude Stage 2 being constructed at a later date.

The Auburn Stabling Project (Stage 1) will provide stabling for an additional 11 eight-car suburban train sets, together with associated facilities such as offices, staff amenities, roads, walkways, fencing, lighting and other systems necessary for the operation of an effective stabling yard.

The stabling yard will enable trains to be stored in an ideal location to service the predicted growth in passenger demand in Sydney’s west and south-west. Routine activities such as interior cleaning, minor exterior cleaning, train inspections and garbage removal will be undertaken at the stabling yard.

The scope for the Auburn Stabling Project (Stage 1) includes the following:

• Stabling facility capable of holding up to 11 eight-car suburban train sets, which will be accessed from the RailCorp network at the Clyde end;

• Walkway constructed between stabling tracks to provide access for personnel to stabled trains;

• Primary facilities building which will provide office space, storage facilities and staff amenities;

• Secondary amenities building which will provide unisex toilet, storage and first aid facilities; • Systems works includes signalling, communications, OHW, LV and HV;

• New staff car park adjacent to the primary administration, amenities and storage building, with provision for approximately 40 vehicles;

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• Drainage works across the site with a stormwater drainage system;

• Two dry detention basins to supplement the site drainage and to mitigate against flooding issues on site; and

• Remediation works on the site involving a cap and containment strategy.

3. Distribution

Policy

The controlled copy will be retained in Asite, the Laing O’Rourke (LORAC) document management system, where it can be accessed by personnel as necessary.

A controlled hardcopy of the plan will be kept on site.

All paper copies of this PIRMP will be considered as ‘uncontrolled’ unless they have been allocated a ‘copy number’ in a colour other than black.

The copy of the PIRMP and monitoring records will be made available on our website.

4. Terms

and

Definitions

The following terms, abbreviations and definitions are used in this plan:

Terms Explanation

PIRMP Pollution Incident Response Management Plan EPA Environment Protection Authority

OEH Office of Environment and Heritage

POEO Act Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

CLM Act Contaminated Land Management Act 1997

EPL Environmental Protection License

PIRMP Pollution Incident Response Management Plan EPA Environment Protection Authority

OEH Office of Environment and Heritage

POEO Act Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

ERAP Environmental Risk Action Plan

AMC Auburn Maintenance Centre

5. Definition of a Pollution incident

Pollution incident means an incident or set of circumstances during or as a consequence of which there is or is likely to be a leak, spill or other escape or deposit of a substance, as a result of which pollution has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur. It includes an incident or set of circumstances in which a substance has been placed or disposed of on premises, but it does not include an incident or set of circumstances involving only the emission of any noise.

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6. Duty to report a pollution incident

Under the POEO Act a duty to immediately report an incident applies where a pollution incident occurs in the course of the project so that material harm to the environment is caused or

threatened. It does not matter that harm to the environment is caused only in the premises where the pollution incident occurs.

Harm to the environment is material if:

• it involves actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or to ecosystems that is not trivial, or

• it results in actual or potential loss or property damage of an amount, or amounts in aggregate, exceeding $10,000 (or such other amount as is prescribed by the regulations). Leaks, spills, water discharges and other pollution incidents can harm the environment. The relevant regulatory authorities need to be informed of pollution incidents immediately, so that action can be coordinated to prevent or limit harm to the environment. Regulatory authorities and notification responsibilities are given below.

7. Regulatory Authorities and project personnel to be notified

Below is a list of the relevant regulatory authorities and project personnel to be notified of any pollution incident for the Auburn Stabling Project.

Contact Phone Number

OEH Pollution Hotline 131 555 or (02) 9995 5555 (if calling from outside NSW).

Ministry of Health (02) 9391 9000

WorkCover 13 10 50

Fire and Rescue NSW. 000

Auburn City Council Main Switchboard Telephone: (02) 9735 1222

After Hours Emergency Telephone: (02) 9735 1222

Interface Manager Contacts detailed in site copy

Environmental Manager Contacts detailed in site copy

Project Leader Contacts detailed in site copy

TPD Environmental Representative Contacts detailed in site copy

EMR Contacts detailed in site copy

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8. Notification

8.1 Regulatory Authority

Pollution incidents posing material harm to the environment must be notified to the Environmental Protection Authority.

If in doubt as to who to notify, ring EPA's Pollution Line on 131 555.

The relevant information about a pollution incident required to be reported consists of the following:

1. the time, date, nature, duration and location of the incident

2. the location of the place where pollution is occurring or is likely to occur

3. the nature, the estimated quantity or volume and the concentration of any pollutants

involved

4. the circumstances in which the incident occurred (including the cause of the incident, if

known)

5. the action taken or proposed to be taken to deal with the incident and any resulting

pollution or threatened pollution

If the information required by items (3) to (5) becomes known after the initial notification is made, that information must be provided to the authorities immediately after it becomes known.

A person/project must notify even though the notification might incriminate the person/project. However the notification is not admissible in evidence against the person/project for an offence. 8.2 Emergency Services

If a pollution incident occurs, all necessary action should be taken to minimise the size and any adverse effects of the release. If adequate resources are not available to contain the release and if it threatens public health, property or the environment, the NSW Fire Brigades should be contacted for emergency assistance - phone 000.

In addition, if advice is needed on cleaning-up the incident or on the disposal of any resulting waste materials, EPA staff can be contacted 24-hours/day via Pollution Line on 131 555. If the NSW Fire Brigades are called, they may notify the EPA if they consider the environment or public health to be threatened. Notification by the NSW Fire Brigades does not negate the need for person carrying on the activity or the occupier of the premises to notify the EPA.

8.3 Contaminated Land

Any project activities that have contaminated land or owners of land who become aware that the land has been contaminated must notify the EPA as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the contamination, if the contamination meets certain criteria. The duty to notify is a requirement under section 60 of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLM Act).

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9. Notification

Responsibilities

9.1 Responsibilities

Under the POEO Act, the following people have a duty to notify a pollution incident occurring in the course of an activity that causes or threatens material harm to the environment:

• the person carrying on the activity;

• an employee or agent carrying on the activity; • an employer carrying on the activity; and

• the occupier of the premises where the incident occurs.

On Auburn Stabling Project the Project Leader and Project Environmental Manager must be notified immediately after the person becomes aware of the incident. The Project Leader or Environmental Manager will then be the point of contact for notifying all relevant regulatory authorities.

An incident does not require notification if the regulatory authority has already been notified by another party.

Responsibility and notification processes for environmental incidents are recorded in the Construction Environmental Management Plan.

9.2 Incident response and notification procedure

Below is a step by step procedure for notifying pollution incidents on Auburn Stabling Project:

1. Assess the situation and if safe to do so, immediately rectify the pollution source and

control the migration of any pollution. Ensure access routes for spills to any surrounding drains or waterways are blocked. See project ERAPs for site specific controls.

2. Immediately notify the Laing O’Rourke Site Supervisor or Project Leader of the pollution

incident, giving details such as location, volumes of pollutants and circumstances of the incident. If the incident is not able to be contained by means of the Project, notify the emergency services to aid in control of the incident.

3. If deemed to be required, the Project Manager or elected representative will immediately

notify the EPA giving the details as listed in Section 7 above.

4. If information regarding the incident becomes known after the initial notification is made,

that information will be provided to the authorities immediately after it becomes known by the Project Manager or elected representative.

5. Any follow up reports required as per the Project licences and conditions will be

submitted to Transport Projects Division and the EPA by the Environmental Manager within the given timeframes. This reporting will detail results of investigation, corrective and preventative actions and will include the following details:

• the cause of the incident

• any environmental harm or potential harm caused

• actions that have been undertaken to rectify, reduce or remediate the pollution incident

• responsibilities for the incident, and

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10. Community and Stakeholder Notification

All community notifications associated with pollution incidents will be undertaken in line with the Community Liaison Management Plan and the Environmental Protection Licence. Stakeholder notification to immediate neighbours Maintrain and AMC must be in accordance with the Safety Interface Agreement and through the Interface Manager.

In cases of air pollution advice should be sought from the Occupational Hygienist and asbestos supervisor as to the most appropriate advise to provide to residents and neighbours on the correct action to minimise harm.

Noise and vibration monitoring will be published on the Laing O'Rourke website.

11. Incident Response Actions

Refer to the CEMP Emergency Response and Preparedness section and associated ERAPs for the Auburn Stabling Project for site specific incident response actions to be carried out in the case of a pollution incident.

Appendix D contains an emergency preparedness and responses for major incidents.

12. Hazards and Pre-emptive actions

LORAC will provide identification and notification of hazards that may affect environmental and human health. When a hazard has been identified, a risk management plan will follow that will include hazard assessment, control and management. All environmental disturbances and human injuries will be detailed in an incident report. All environmental incidents will be

communicated immediately to the project leader, environmental manager and Transport Project Division.

An incident and major hazard risk assessment is contained in Appendix 2, including pre-emptive action and controls associated with each of the major incident and hazard assessed.

Other pre-emptive actions taken to minimise the risk of harm to all persons on the premises include:

Pre commencement health screening and assessments

Project Inductions – Project Specific, Mission Zero, Asbestos Awareness Daily Pre-starts and briefings

Regular inspections and recording and close out of corrective actions HSE Leadership visits

Hazard and near miss reporting Project reviews

Training and incentive program

Weekly inspection of the site by independent Environmental Management Representative Audit

Environmental and occupational monitoring

These actions and the processes are fully described in the Project Safety Management Plan and Environmental Management Plan.

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12.1 Pollutants kept on site

A Contamination assessment and remediation action plan has been developed for the site. This identified the following pollutants located within fill material at the Auburn Stabling Project: Medium to heavy fraction petroleum hydrocarbons

Asbestos Heavy metals

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Contaminants were shown to be non-leachable and not impacted on ground water. An asbestos register is maintained on site.

Small quantities of diesel, petrol and lubricants will be kept on site in the hazardous materials containers. These quantities of these materials will be less than 100l and all stored in

appropriately bunded containers.

13. Environmental

Mapping

Systems

Environmental control maps have, and will continue to be designed to the site to prevent environmental pollution incidences. Environmental control maps will identify hazardous zones, illustrate environmental controls, and detail proposed construction activities. Environmental control map, erosion and sediment control plan and asbestos quantification reports are used on the project to map the environmental conditions and controls. These plans are regularly updated to reflect changing conditions during construction.

A detailed map of the site is included in Appendix 3.

14. Safety

Equipment

All equipment, controls, incident response plans and management plans will be maintained to prevent any possible harm to human health and the environment. Inspection, testing and review of equipment, controls, documents and systems currently in place on the project will depend on issues raised for concern and results from previous checks.

Safety equipment located within the site compounds is shown below on the site map:

A. Fire extinguishers are located on all site buildings, the hazardous materials container and

all site vehicles

B. First Aid Room located within the site compound and mobile kits with all site vehicles

C. Defibrillators located in the first aid room

D. Spill kits located at the site compound and site entry point

E. MSDS's are kept within the hazardous materials container

F. Decontamination units are mobile and located adjacent to areas that have been classified

as contaminated with asbestos fibres (Level 1 areas in the Asbestos Management Plan)

G. PPE store is located at the site compound.

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The Asbestos Management Plan describes the safety controls required for different areas of the site depending on the level of contamination including PPE, decontamination units, wetting down and dust monitoring.

Task specific safety equipment will be described in the Safe Work Method Statements for each task.

MSDS register and folder is kept in the dangerous goods container in the site compound.

15. Prepare, Test and Maintain

After preparation of this PIRMP, it is to be tested via a mock pollution incident to ensure

personnel are aware of the processes and responsibilities on site. All testing of this plan and any supplementary amendments that are made are to be documented and stored with the Project files and may be requested by the EPA at any time.

A PIRMP Test Tracking spreadsheet can be seen in Appendix A. The PIRMP will be reviewed and maintained to ensure information in the plan is accurate and up to date. The review process will occur every 12 months and within one month of any pollution incident occurring. This will ensure any issues within the plan are identified and revised.

16. Staff

Training

Prior to commencing work at the project all staff must attend three induction programs: Mission Zero behavioural safety program

Asbestos Awareness Training Project Specific Induction

Additionally, all managers, supervisors and staff will be trained progressively throughout the project development. Tool box talks will be presented to educate workers of preventative actions, controls, PIRMP updates, site issues and environmental pollution incidents involved in the site. Toolbox talks occur each Friday at the Auburn Stabling Project. The tool box talk will present a chance for workers to raise any concerns or issues in the project and PIRMP.

Records will be kept of all staff who have attended the Laing O'Rourke Mission Zero Training, Asbestos Awareness, Project Inductions and specific tool box talks.

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17. Appendix A – PIRMP Test Tracking Spreadsheet

Project Name - PIRMP Test Reference Tracking

PIRMP Test Date

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18. Appendix B – Major hazard and incident risk assessment

Hazard Potential consequences Risk Controls (pre-emptive measures)

Chemical spill Environmental contamination

Injured personnel

Low Safe storage and use of chemicals; Spills kits and spill response

Standard EN-ST-098 Minimum Rolling Stock Requirements

Contaminated run off Discharge to Duck Creek

Groundwater contamination

Medium Construction Environmental Management Plan Erosion settlement control plans

for all work; Regular audit, inspection and corrective actions

Contamination of potable water Injury and pollution of drinking water Medium Compliance with Sydney Water requirements for cutting in pipework, use of

backflow prevention valves.

Exposure to noxious gases Injury Medium Restricted access; Management of construction activities ; PPE

Noise Hearing damage;

Complaints by stakeholders resulting in interruption to site works.

Low Environment Protection License; TCA construction noise policy;

Out of Hours work approvals

Contaminants at site (Asbestos / TPH)

Exposure to hazardous substances by people without required personal protective equipment

Medium All interface issues are outlined in Project Safety Agreement; Task is undertaken

by licensed or specialist contractors; Area is barricaded to restrict unauthorised access; Unexpected finds protocol; Signage is displayed at all access points to warn of process; Communications with stakeholders as required; Dust monitoring and wetting down

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Auburn Stabling

Environmental Control Map

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Source: Aurecon, Laing O’Rourke

Legend

Site boundary/

D&C contractor limit of works

2-1 Trunk drainage 1-1 Temporary compound Permanent compound 3-1 Remediation works 2-2 CSR & HV alignment 1-2 Initial works Pe rm an en t c o m pou nd Te m por a ry c o m p oun d remove vegetation Native vegetation Biodiversity

Proposed Contamination Investigations

Staged Works

Testpitting will be conducted on an approximate 10m grid across accessible areas of the site

TPH hotspots Asbestos

Existing low areas to remain in use for detention of water

Environmental Manager Approval

Sign: _________________ Date: _________ Location of road and

temporary compound are on existing hardstand

Temporary compound Permanent compound Temporary stockpiles Sediment fence

I Denotes Ice Machine F Denotes Fire Extinguisher B Denotes Water Bubbler

3-2 HV relocation Overland flow path

BlueScope Maintrain AMC Site entry Existing stormwater pit

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Auburn Stabling

Environmental Control Map

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Source: Aurecon, Douglas Partners, GHD

Legend

Grey-Headed Flying-Fox Roost Camp

Native Vegetation

Auburn Signal Box (5m restrictions apply)

St Josephs Hospital Biodiversity

Heritage Items

Testpitting will be conducted on an approximate 10m grid across accessible areas of the site

Proposed Contamination Investigations Site boundary/

D&C contractor limit of works Site access Du ck Ri ve Du ck Ri ver Duck River D&C contractor limits of works TPH hotspots Asbestos

Noise monitoring locations

Nearest noise sensitive receiver Manchester Road

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•Daily pre‐start/toolbox meetings to include this Environmental Controls Map and to address specific day to day environmental concerns. •Site entry through existing gate at Manchester Road

•Use designated parking only

•Weekly inspections of works by the EMR, TCA Environment and Planning Manager and Project Environmental Manager •This ECM will be displayed on site sheds and briefed to personnel in pre‐works briefs and tool box talks

Contamination

•All works will be managed by an Asbestos Management Plan under the supervision of an Occupational Hygienist. All staff must have attended Asbestos Awareness Training and follow instruction from Occupational Hygienist.

•Emu pick of all visible and accessible asbestos to be completed prior to works commencing in an area. Visible ACM will be bagged and disposed of at a licensed facility •Clearance certificate issued, clear demarcation and fencing will identify clear areas for temporary site set up

•If the following are found stop work immediately and contact the Project Environmental Manager, as the per the unexpected finds protocol in the Remediation Action Plan: • buried structures such as underground storage tanks and the associated pipe work

• volatile contaminants • asbestos

• uncovering of earth with visual signs or odour that indicates unexpected contamination

•All plant used on site must be cleaned and clearance certificate issued to ensure clear of all contamination before leaving site

•Perimeter air monitoring will be conducted daily. Location will be as directed by the occupational hygienist and appropriate to the works

•Areas of environmental concern for TPH and asbestos fragments are shown in the Douglas Partners Drawing no. 2, Revision B 'TPH Exceedances and Asbestos Detections Remediation Action Plan ‐ ver 02 Auburn Stabling Project, Auburn. These areas will be sign posted on site.

Air Quality •Dust emissions from works controlled through wetting down using suitable method for works – this will include water cart, fine mist spray or hose

•Weather monitored continuously. Parametres set which when exceeded notification will be sent to Construction Manager , Safety Manager and Environmental Manager via notification to smart phone

•Dust monitoring conducted daily using perimeter monitoring and handheld Dustraks – exceedences of targets will result in changes to work methods •All vehicle and machinery movements during construction is restricted to designated areas

• Wheel wash facilities would be provided at the ASP site exit onto sealed roads to remove mud and dust from vehicles •All site vehicles and machinery would be switched off or throttled down to a minimum when not in use

Waste •Construction waste to be separated into material types and re‐used or recycled where possible.

•Waste to be placed within skip bins and covered prior to recycling or disposal offsite by a licensed contractor •Waste bins to be easily accessible for removal by contractor as required

•No spoil to be removed from or imported onto site without approval

Soils and water •High level erosion and sediment controls will be depicted on this ECM. Practical control measures will be installed as per a progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

•All stockpile and drainage lines to be protected with silt fences and sandbags. Contaminated material to be stockpiled using controls identified in the RAP and ESCPs. This will include plastic sheeting covering for material identified as being above Site Acceptance Criteria.

•No uncontrolled discharge of water. If dewatering is required on site then water to be tested prior to discharge or reuse on site. Project Environmental Manager approval is required complete form Approval to discharge or reuse water 9TP‐FT‐160

•Concrete washout in designated lined and bunded areas only

Heritage •If substantial intact subsurface elements are uncovered during the works all work in the vicinity of the find must cease and appropriate advice would be sought from OEH and/or heritage consultants. Work in the vicinity of the find would not re‐start until clearance has been received.

• If previously unidentified Indigenous heritage items are uncovered during the work, all work in the vicinity of the find must cease and appropriate advice would be sought from OEH and/or heritage consultants. Work in the vicinity of the find would not re‐start until clearance has been received.

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Traffic and Transport

•Construction traffic routes identified on map 2

•Plant movements are restricted to the designated traffic routes and will be in standard construction hours. If plant is required to be delivered outside of normal hours due to safety concerns contact Environmental Manager

• Access requirements will be managed by using existing driveways and hard stand roads into the site areas. • All delivery drivers will be given an induction covering relevant environmental controls to their activities. •Additional traffic control will be implemented as required

Utilities Management

•All works breaking earth, including posts for sediment fence, require an Authorised Permit to Disturb. Permits will be held on central database and permits controlled by an Authorised Permit to Disturb officer.

•Permits to excavate will be kept on a register, time limited and must be approved by senior engineer / construction manager •If unexpected services are found stop work immediately and inform your supervisor / manager

•Additional information on Utilities management is found in the Construction Management Plan ‐ Appendix C Property Damage Management Plan: C4.2 Buried Utilities and Services and C4.3 Overhead Powerlines and rail electrical infrastructure

Biodiversity • Pre‐clearance survey required prior to removal of any native vegetation. •If any native fauna discovered contact the Project Environmental Manager

• Vegetation clearance is restricted to the area of works. No clearing or grubbing outside of the areas identified for these stages of work. Weed clearance in accordance with Weed Management Sub‐Plan

• Cleared vegetation disposed of at appropriate facility as Green Waste.

• Any vegetation clearance outside of the project footprint requires approval from TPD. Notification to project Environmental Manager is required at least four weeks prior to removal. Chemical and

fuel storage and use

•Any chemicals brought onto site must be verified and registered in a MSDS. MSDS must be kept on site.

•All chemicals or hazardous materials to be stored in the location identified in the ECM and in accordance with EPA regulations including 110% bunding •Spill kits located at site compound. Portable spill kits available in site vehicles

•All refuelling must take place in the refuelling area identified on the site map •All plant checked daily to ensure there is no leaking oil, fuel or other liquids Imported

materials

•All imported materials must be validated as per the requirements of the site auditor and RAP •All sources of imported materials must be approved

•If you are required to import any materials onto site contact the Environmental Manager

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Document Number Version Status

ASP_ECM_03 1.00 Final

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20. Appendix D - Emergency preparedness and response

Type of

Emergency Preparation for Emergency Response to the Emergency

Minor spill of hazardous or toxic substance (< 20L)

Awareness training of appropriate response and procedures to be incorporated into Environmental and Safety Induction

MSDS on site for all materials and kept up to date

Adequate supply of absorbent materials available in the site compound and on vehicles at work location

Report spills immediately to Site Manager and/or the Project Environment Representative Attempts to be made to limit or contain the spill using sand bags to construct a bund wall, use of absorbent material, temporary sealing of cracks or leaks in containers, use of geotextile or silt fencing to contain the spill.

Site Manager and Supervisors to coordinate the response, clean up and disposal of the material

Material to be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable legislation.

Major spill of hazardous or toxic substance

(> 20L)

MSDS on site for all materials and kept up to date

Adequate supply of absorbent materials available in the site compound and on vehicles in work location

Emergency telephone numbers prominently displayed around office and issued to supervisors

Report spill immediately to Project Leader and/or Site Manager who will notify the client Attempts to be made to limit or contain the spill using sand bags to construct a bund wall, use of absorbent material, temporary sealing of cracks or leaks in containers, use of geotextile or silt fencing to contain the spill, righting overturned containers, transferring remaining material.

Implement procedures to notify the relevant authorities in accordance with the client’s requirements.

Site Manager to coordinate the response, clean up and disposal of the material

If spill is regarded to be outside the onsite resources, then the fire brigade should be called

Where appropriate, evacuation procedures are to be implemented to remove non-essential personnel from the affected area

Emergency response members are consulted. On site client personnel are informed of the incident

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Type of

ensure the appropriate vehicles have effective access and congestion is minimised.

If the fire brigade attends, their senior officer assumes control of the operation with LORAC and subcontractor personnel assisting as required.

A full investigation report of the event is to be completed by the Project Environment

Representative as soon as practicable after the area has been secured.

Flood Remove plant and equipment from

low lying areas

If plant cannot be removed ensure it is secured and in a position where it is unlikely to cause damage

Monitor flood warnings

Maintain high standard for erosion and sedimentation controls

Stow all minor and small equipment into containers that are to be sealed.

Ensure all other materials and plant are either removed from flood affected areas or stowed and secured

All chemicals, fuels and other hazardous substances to be in secured containers and stored within a sealable shipping container Ensure that construction materials and rubbish does not leave the site

Check effectiveness of erosion and

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Type of

Severe Storm / High Wind / Dust generation

Daily on site weather monitoring Awareness training of appropriate response and procedures to be incorporated into Environmental and Safety Induction.

Ensure First Aid supplies are well stocked and adequate.

Dust controls in place including wetting down exposed areas, application of soil binding polymer, fencing and barriers around contaminated areas

Stop work if conditions are generating dust Follow advice of Occupational Hygienist with regards to appropriate response and advice to stakeholders

Secure all plant, equipment and materials If plant cannot be removed ensure it is secured and in a position where it is unlikely to cause damage

Stow all minor and small equipment into containers, which are to be sealed.

All chemicals will be in secured containers and stored within a sealable shipping container. Fire (other than

bushfire)

Fire extinguishers maintained, clearly labelled and distributed around site compound and vehicles

Training in the use of fire extinguishers and which one to use for each type of fire

First Aid supplies are stocked and adequate

For small fires, attempts to be made to extinguish the fire or limit its spread with available fire extinguishers or water hoses if appropriate.

Supervisor is to be informed immediately. Supervisor to contact client and external services where necessary (fire, ambulance) as a precautionary measure.

All personnel in the vicinity to be assembled in the Evacuation Assembly Area and a head count performed

Any resulting fuel or chemical spill to be handled as detailed above

Supervisor to coordinate with emergency services and provide assistance as required.

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