POLLUTION INCIDENT
RESPONSE MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR NSW SITES
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Content of the plan
Introduction
Background
Definition of a pollution incident
Pollution incident notification
Emergency preparedness and response
Organization Roles
Maps
Staff training
Appendix 1 Activation of emergency signal
Appendix 2 Emergency evacuation procedure
Appendix 3 Hazardous material stored on NSW sites
Appendix 4 Emergency staff contact details
Appendix 5 Environmental Aspect/Impact register
Appendix 6 Tool box record.
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1 INTRODUCTION
The PIRMP has been developed by Daniels Health in response to amendments to the Protection of the
Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2011 as set out in Part 5.7A of the POEO Act. The plan provides a
guide for the operations, action and notifications to be carried out in the event of a pollution incident and/or
emergency as application.
Due to Daniels Health already have an Emergency response plan this plan will refer to the existing document as
per the guidelines. This has been incorporated below in the document.
To develop the PIRMP consultation with key stakeholders and managers within the business were undertaken.
2 BACKGROUND
The POELA Act introduces several changes to improve the way pollution incidents are reported, managed and
communicated to the general community. The Act includes a new requirement under Part 5.7A of the Protection of
the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) to prepare, keep, test and implement a pollution incident
response management plan.
The objectives of these plans are to: ensure comprehensive and timely communication about a pollution incident
to staff at the premises, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), other relevant authorities specified in the Act
(such as local councils, NSW Ministry of Health, WorkCover NSW, and Fire and Rescue NSW)1 and people
outside the facility who may be affected by the impacts of the pollution incident minimise and control the risk of a
pollution incident at the facility by requiring identification of risks and the development of planned actions to
minimise and manage those risks ensure that the plan is properly implemented by trained staff, identifying
persons responsible for implementing it, and ensuring that the plan is regularly tested for accuracy, currency and
suitability.
3 DEFINITION OF A POLLUTION INCIDENT
The definition of a pollution incident is: 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.
A pollution incident is required to be notified if there is a risk of ‘material harm to the environment’, which is defined
in section 147 of the POEO Act as:
(a) harm to the environment is material if:
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(i) it involves actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or to ecosystems that is not
trivial, or
(ii) 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), and (b) loss includes the
reasonable costs and expenses that would be incurred in taking all reasonable and practicable measures to
prevent, mitigate or make good harm to the environment.
Industry is now required to report pollution incidents immediately to the EPA, NSW Health, Fire and Rescue
NSW, WorkCover NSW and the local council. ‘Immediately’ has its ordinary dictionary meaning of promptly and
without delay. These strengthened provisions will ensure that pollution incidents are reported directly to the
relevant response agencies so they will have direct access to the information they need to manage and deal with
the incident in a faster time.
There are new associated offences, for individuals and corporations, for not preparing a plan, not keeping the
plan at the premises to which it relates, not testing the plan in accordance with the Regulations and not
implementing the plan in the case of an incident.
4 POLLUTION INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
Site contacts
The site contacts for activating the plans and managing the response are:
Name Title Phone
Christian Kath GM - Operations Manager 0407862136
David Tickner Transport Supervisor 0425314806
Daniel Citroni Operations Supervisor 0403301656
When a pollution incident occurs on site Firstly, call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property. Fire and Rescue NSW,
the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, as they are responsible for controlling
and containing incidents.
If the incident does not require an initial combat agency, or once the 000 call has been made, notify the relevant
authorities in the following order. The 24-hour hotline for each authority is given when available:
• the EPA, phone Environment Line on 131 555
• the Ministry of Health via the local Public Health Unit – see below
www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/infectious/phus.asp
• the WorkCover Authority – phone 13 10 50
• Fire and Rescue NSW – phone 1300 729 579
Note: If the situation warranted calling 000 as a first point of notification, you do not need to ring Fire and Rescue
NSW again.
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In NSW calling 1300 066 055 will direct you to your local Public Health Unit.
Public Health Unit Contact Details After Hours Contact
Goulburn Office Locked Bag 11, Goulburn, 2580
Ph: 02 4824 1837
Fax: 02 4824 1831 / 4822 5038 (*s)
Ph: 02 6080 8900
(diverts to Albury Base Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call,
Albury Office PO Box 3095, Albury, 2640
Ph: 02 6080 8900
Fax: 02 6080 8999
Ph: 02 6080 8900
(diverts to Albury Base Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call,
Broken Hill Office PO Box 457, Broken Hill, 2880
Ph: 08 8080 1499
Fax: 08 8080 1683 / 8080 1196 (*s)
Ph: 08 8080 1333
(Broken Hill Hospital) - ask for Public
Health Officer on call, if no answer:
Mob: 0417 685 259
Dubbo Office PO Box 4061, Dubbo, 2830
Ph: 02 6841 2260 / 2258
Fax: 02 6841 2261 (*s)
Ph: 02 6885 8666
(Dubbo Base Hospital) ask for Public
Health Officer on call, if no answer:
Mob: 0418 866 397
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Bathurst Office PO Box 143, Bathurst, 2795
Ph: 02 6339 5601
Fax: 02 6339 5173 (*s)
Mob: 0428 400 526
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Newcastle Office Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, 2287
Ph: 02 4924 6477
Fax: 02 4924 6048 (*s)
Ph: 02 4924 6477
(diverts to John Hunter Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Tamworth Office Locked Mail Bag 9783, NEMSC 2348
Ph: 02 6764 8000
Fax: 02 6766 3890 (*s)
Ph: 02 6764 8000
(diverts to Public Health Officer on call)
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Matraville Office (Justice
Health)
PO Box 150, Matraville, 2036
Ph: 02 9311 2707
Fax: 02 9700 3747 (*s)
Mob: 0408 273 465
Ph: 0439 882 572 Infectious Disease
or 0428 882 805 Environmental Health
Port Macquarie Office PO Box 126, Port Macquarie, 2444
Ph: 02 6588 2750
Fax: 02 6588 2837 (*s)
Mob: 0408 273 465
Ph: 0439 882 572 Infectious Disease
or 0428 882 805 Environmental Health
Lismore Office PO Box 498, Lismore, 2480
Ph: 02 6620 7585
Fax: 02 6622 2151 / 6620 2552 (*s)
Ph: 0439 882 752 Infectious Disease
or
Ph: 0428 882 805 Environmental
Health
Hornsby Office Hornsby Hospital, Palmerston Rd,
Hornsby, 2077
Ph: 02 9477 9400
Fax: 02 9482 1650 / 94821358 (*s)
Ph: 02 9477 9123
(Hornsby Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Gosford Office PO Box 361, Gosford, 2250
Ph: 02 4320 9730
Fax: 02 4320 9746 (*s)
Ph: 02 4320 2111
(Gosford Hospital)
- ask for Public Health
Randwick Office Locked Bag 88, Randwick, 2031
Ph: 9382 8333
Fax: 02 9382 8334 / 9382 8314 (*s)
Ph: 02 9382 2222
(Prince of Wales Hospital)
- ask for Public Health
Wollongong Office Locked Bag 9, Wollongong 2500
Ph: 02 4221 6700
Fax: 02 4221 6759 (*s)
Ph: 02 4222 5000
(Wollongong Hospital)
- ask for Public Health
Eastern Zone(Camperdown
Office)
PO Box 374, Camperdown 2050
Ph: 02 9515 9420
Fax: 02 9515 9440
Ph: 02 9515 6111
(Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
For Liverpool Area, please dial the Camperdown office.
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Penrith Office PO Box 63, Penrith 2751
Ph: 02 4734 2022
Fax: 02 4734 3300 / 4734 3444 (*s)
Ph: 02 4734 2000
(Westmead Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Parramatta Office Locked Bag 7118, Parramatta BC 2150
Ph: 02 9840 3603
Fax: 02 9840 3608 / 9840 3591 (*s)
Ph: 02 9845 5555
(Westmead Hospital)
- ask for Public Health Officer on call
Councils:
LOCAL COUNCIL
Alexandria TS Marrickville Council (02) 9335 2222
Artarmon RRC Willoughby City Council (02) 9777 1000
Auburn RRC Auburn City Council (02) 9735 1222
Belrose RRC Warringah Council (02) 9942 2111
Camden Organic RRF Camden Council (02) 4654 7777
Spring Farm RRP Camden Council (02) 4654 7777
Camellia RRC Parramatta City Council (02) 9806 5050
Chullora RRP Bankstown City Council (02) 9707 9999
Eastern Creek RRP Blacktown City Council (02) 9839 6000
Seven Hills RRC Blacktown City Council (02) 9839 6000
Forest Hill Liquid Waste Wagga Wagga City Council 1300 292 442
Kemps Creek ARRP Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777
Lucas Heights RRP Sutherland Shire Council (02) 9710 0333
Raymond Terrace RRC Port Stephens Council (02) 4980 0255
Rockdale RRC Rockdale City Council (02) 9562 1666
Ryde RRC Ryde City Council (02) 9952 8222
Wetherill Park RRC/SC Fairfield City Council (02) 9725 0222
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Orange Orange city council 1300 650 511
Communicating with neighbors for on-site pollution incidents
Communicating with neighbours and the local community is an important element in managing the response to any incident.
In case of pollution incidents that may potentially pose threat to the health and safety of the Neighbours, the neighbours will
also be urgently notified.
Communication mechanisms will include incident notifications placed on the licensee’s website or social media networks (such as Twitter or Facebook); the use of telephone calls or SMS or other messaging systems; emails to community representatives and letterbox drops and doorknocking of affected community members, as appropriate to the circumstances.
In the communication, Daniels Health will include any specific information that could be provided to the community so it can minimise the risk of harm. For example, this will include instructions to close windows and doors and remain inside for incidents involving emission of air pollutants, or avoiding the use of water in creeks or rivers affected, or likely to be affected, by a pollutant discharge.
In determining the extent of community notification for potential air emissions, Daniels Health should will consider aspects such as the type of pollutant, prevailing winds, height and magnitude of an emission, as well as the location of any on-site fallout or off-site impacts, the likelihood of the pollutant reaching ground level, and possible impacts on sensitive receptors. There are not sensitive premises in close proximity, such as schools, pre-schools, nursing homes and hospitals.
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5 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
The elements described in this document form the content requirements of the Emergency
Preparedness & Response Management Plan (EPRMP) for the site work and services to be provided by
Daniels Health Pty Ltd (SPL). This applies to all Daniels Health sites.
This EPRMP describes the methods for controlling the emergencies on site and to assure that the
emergency response procedure is carried out in a manner safe to individuals working on this site.
Sub-contractors to SPL will in turn implement the requirements of this EPRMP. Each Sub-contractor shall
adhere to the requirements of this EPRMP
The EPRMP shall be identified by the applicable (internal) contract number, document number,
description, issue status, controlled copy number and be signed and dated by the State Safety Officer /
representative, Australian Operations Manager and the Systems Manager.
Each controlled distribution copy of the approved EPRMP, shall have the signed red ‘APPROVED’ stamp,
in order for it to be identified as the valid copy of the controlled document. The “master” copy shall be
held by the Systems Manager, other copies shall be distributed in accordance with the distribution list on
the cover page of this Plan.
The EPRMP shall be subject to review and shall be amended to reflect any changes in the methods of
execution or changes to applicable OH&S legislation. The EPRMP shall then follow the requirements of
Clause 1.4 and re-issued.
The aim of the Daniels Health Emergency Plan is to provide a timely and co-ordinated response and
recovery from an emergency at all sites. This Plan details the arrangements for control and co-ordination
of the response and initial recovery from an emergency.
The description and likehood of the main hazards to human health or the environment is provided in
Daniels Health Environmental Aspects/Impacts register for each site (i.e. Document R 21-6001 for
Silverwater site) which is attached to this plan as Appendix 5.
Pre-emptive actions has been undertaken to mitigate impacts, as described in Daniels Health
Environmental Aspects/Impacts register for each site (i.e. Document R 21-6001 for Silverwater site).
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The EPRMP shall apply to all personal on site.
The EPRMP is the first of three manuals that addresses Emergency Preparedness Response Plan (M 20-10001);
Business Continuity (M 20-10002); and IT Disaster Recovery Planning (M 20-10003).
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6. Organisation
RESPONSIBILITY
TASK NOTES
Emergency
Committee
(EC)
1
Structure
• An Emergency Committee (EC) has been formed and
consists of selected personnel from designated areas of the
Daniels Health Site.
• A register of EC members must be maintained by the Site
Safety Coordinator. The EC register must be prominently
displayed on specific notice boards and at all emergency
exits throughout the building.
• The EC consists of:
• Chief Warden
• Deputy Chief Warden (if required)
• Various Area Wardens
• First Aid Officer
• Communications Officer
• A register detailing the EC personnel is attached in
Appendix 4
• Employees and visitors must follow the instructions of EC
personnel during an emergency evacuation.
EC Chief
Warden
2
Roles
During a site emergency evacuation, the Chief Warden has ultimate
command until the arrival of emergency services and must:
• Ensure they can be readily identified and wear a Red safety
helmet
• Establish and document the nature and location of the
emergency following activation of the alert alarm
• Initiate the evacuation alarm as required
• Coordinate the emergency evacuation
• Communicate with Area Wardens via internal telephones or
mobiles
• Confirm all clear signal with Area Wardens
• Cooperate with emergency services
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EC Deputy
Chief Warden
3
Roles
During a site emergency evacuation, the Deputy Chief Warden is
responsible to the Chief Warden and must:
• Act as the Chief Warden if the Chief Warden is absent
• Ensure they can be readily identified and wear a white safety
helmet
• Assist the Chief Warden
• Maintain competency as Chief Warden/Deputy Chief Warden
• Cooperate with emergency services
• Ensure smoking is prohibited
EC Area
Wardens
4
Roles
During a site emergency evacuation, Area Wardens are responsible
to the Chief Warden and must:
• Ensure they can be readily identified
• Proceed to their designated internal assembly point
• Await instructions from their Chief Warden
• Conduct a search and sweep of their area as required
• Direct evacuees to the designated internal assembly point
• Assist and remain with mobility impaired personnel as
required
• Take the portable area assembly sign and lead evacuees to
the emergency evacuation assembly area
• Assist Chief Warden at the emergency evacuation assembly
area
• Ensure smoking is prohibited
• Cooperate with emergency services
• Await confirmation of the all clear signal
• Following the all clear ensure evacuees return to the building
in a prompt and orderly manner
EC First Aid
Officers
5 During a site emergency evacuation, the EC First Aid Officers are
responsible to the Chief Warden and must:
• Ensure they can be readily identified by a green cross with a
white background
• Follow instructions of the Chief Warden
• Administer first aid as required.
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Roles
RESPONSIBILITY
TASK NOTES
Operations
Manager /
Communications
Officer
6
Responsibility
• Liaise with third party rescue teams until the Chief Warden
arrives
• All employees who carry out work for or on behalf of
Daniels Health are familiar with this EPRMP and related
procedures and are competent to carry out their roles and
responsibilities
• Appropriate resources are made available in terms of
suitable and competent personnel, materials and
equipment to ensure that the requirements of this EPRMP
are met
• Regular audits are carried out to determine the
effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of this EPRMP
• All personnel are made aware of their role and
responsibilities.
• All employees who carry out work for or on behalf of
Daniels Health are familiar with this EPRMP and related
procedures and are competent to carry out their roles and
responsibilities
• Appropriate resources are made available in terms of
suitable and competent personnel, materials and
equipment to ensure that the requirements of this EPRMP
are met
• Regular audits are carried out to determine the
effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of this EPRMP
• All personnel are made aware of their role and
responsibilities.
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All Employees 7
Responsibility
• Adhering to this procedure.
• Participating in planned emergency training drills
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EOHS Manager 8 • The EPRMP is made known to all SPL employees and sub-
contractors
• Restricting entry to the scene of any incident / accident
• Raising the alarm for a known emergency with the
appropriate authorities so that external emergency
services can be requested when required
• Assisting with other duties as requested by the Emergency
Co-ordinator (i.e. roll calls, escorting emergency external
vehicles through the site).
• Ensure the Emergency Contact list is maintained and on
display at all times.
• Maintaining training records.
• Maintain and update the Emergency Evacuation diagram.
• Arrange appropriate training for key personnel in
emergency response via toolbox.
All Employees 9 • Training will be provided in the Activation of Emergency
Horn Procedure (Appendix 1) and Emergency Evacuation
Procedure (Appendix 2) to all new staff as part of induction
training and will be further displayed on noticeboards,
in recreation areas and in the vehicles used for field
operations.
• Training in emergency evacuation will be provided to
nominated wardens and all SPL staff and conducted at
yearly intervals.
• All Wardens must be trained in the roles of a Warden by a
third party accredited trainer
• All EC personnel must be trained in the use of fire
extinguishers.
• A full emergency evacuation drill will be conducted each
April and October.
Site Manager 10 • Training records following evacuation drills and exercises
must be maintained and made available to the regulatory
authority on request.
• The template for this are contained in Fire and Evacuation
Plan – Summary (state)
Responsibility
Training
Training
Records
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TASK NOTES
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All Employees 11 Potential Emergencies
A Site Risk Review shall be completed based on the scope of
works for the project. The major hazards at Daniels Health include but
are not limited to the following:
• Fire
• Medical Emergency
• Work at Heights
• Confined Space
• Electrocution
• Gas (explosion)
• Traffic Movement (Communication & Personnel Interaction).
• Hazardous Materials
Emergency Equipment / Personnel
The emergency facilities and equipment include:
• First Aid Area
• Portable First Aid Kits
• Eyewash stations where workers are at risk of being in
contact with harmful substances
• Spill control equipment (located near bulk fuel storage
area)
• Emergency Siren
Emergency lighting shall be installed in all permanent buildings or
enclosures. Temporary buildings will have Exit signs placed above
the doors so that persons can exit safely from the building or
enclosure if normal lighting fails, or in the event of an emergency.
The Emergency Response Equipment will be controlled by the
designated representative and maintained in accordance with the
manufacture instructions. Additional equipment such as working at
heights, confined space and rigging will be available as required.
Emergency equipment shall be operated by appropriately qualified
and competent personnel.
Emergency
Notifications
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Emergency
Notifications
(cont)
Communication / Training
• Emergency Evacuation Procedure shall be documented and
displayed as appropriate.
• A list of trained Senior First Aiders shall be displayed in the
Lunch area, Front Office, and Communications Notice
Boards.
• All personnel shall be made familiar with the Emergency
Evacuation Procedure at the site inductions and refreshed
on a regular basis on the content of the Procedure at pre-
start briefings, toolbox talks and practical simulation
exercises.
• Supervisors shall be familiar with the work area specific
Emergency Guidelines.
• Emergency drills shall be carried out for all areas of the site.
The Operations Manager will determine the frequency of
these drills.
• A review of the EPRMP shall be carried out following an
emergency drill or actual emergency situation to determine
how its effectiveness can be improved.
• Prior to any emergency drill conducted at the site, a risk
assessment shall be completed by the Quality
representative to ensure any potential hazards generated by
the drill are identified, controlled and communicated.
All Employees 6
Emergency
Assembly
Points
• If evacuation to an outside location is appropriate, the
nominated assembly areas for personnel shall be far
enough away from the building, structure or workplace to
ensure that, where practicable, everyone is protected from
falling glass and other objects.
• Ideally the areas selected for assembly points should be
sheltered from the affected building, structure or workplace
by other buildings, structures etc., upwind of prevailing
winds and should allow for further movement away from any
possible source of danger.
• The SPL supervisor will at the Assembly Point identify all
personnel that have successfully evacuated, and those that
are not accounted for by means of a roll call
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RESPONSIBILITY TASK NOTES
All Employees 7 • Remove the danger if possible
• Remove the injured from the Danger if possible
• Render First Aid
• Promote Recovery of the Injured
• Provide information and assistance as required to the
emergency Response Assistant and external assistance
providers (e.g. Ambulance Paramedics)
• Additional work area specific Emergency Guidelines are
provided in Section 5.
All Employees 8 • Material Safety Data Sheets containing information on the
reactivity of materials on site and the extinguishers to be
used should be kept in a safe and easy to find location.
• A register of all hazardous substances used or stored
on site that includes stock levels of each hazardous
substance should also be kept with the MSDS
All Employees 9 • For each identified emergency type, a likelihood /
consequence risk matrix is determine the risk level
Emergency
Response
Guidelines
MSDS
Risk Analysis
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All Employees 1 Emergency Response Procedures
Before beginning operations at a new site the Operations Manager
( or designated representative) along with relevant representatives
will review this procedure to ensure its relevance to the new site.
Emergency Response Procedures have been formulated to cover
all possible emergencies and include:
• Fire/explosion
• Medical emergency
• Hazardous material spill
• Vehicle/Plant Incident
• Confined Space Entry
• Rescue from Height
• Natural Disaster
• Bomb Threat
• Armed Hold Up
Using a risk analysis matrix, the following identified events have
been graded according to likelihood and consequence.
Threat
Analysis
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TASK NOTES
All Employees 2
Fire or
Explosion
Most fires are small in origin but have the potential to grow
into major disasters. Fire can be reported by any
employee or contractor. There are basic rules to follow
upon the discovery of a fire. They are;
• Remove yourself and others from danger.
• Raise the alarm by means of verbal announcement.
• Contain the fire by using correct fire fighting
equipment if “Safe To Do So”.
• Evacuate if fire cannot be contained, close all doors
and evacuate to a safe muster point. Ensure
vehicles are well out of danger.
• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact
with smoke;
• Standby for an immediate evacuation
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed. In all
cases of fire, Emergency Services should be
summoned to reduce response times.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
All Employees 3
Evacuation of
General
Buildings
• If you see smoke or fire, alert other people working
in the area of the fire.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Attend to and assist injured personnel immediately
move from the danger area.
• Isolate fire by closing doors when leaving the
building.
• If safe to do so, attempt to extinguish the fire; do not
put your safety at risk.
• Proceed and direct people to the Emergency
Assembly Point as per Appendix 2.
• At the Emergency Assembly Point account for
people. If any person is missing alert emergency
services.
• Remain at your Emergency Assembly Point until the
“All Clear” is given by the attending emergency
service.
Return to the building
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TASK NOTES
All Employees 4
Out of Normal
Working Hours
• If you see smoke or fire, alert people working in the area of
the fire.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• If safe to do so, attempt to extinguish the fire; do not put
your safety at risk.
• Proceed to Emergency Assembly Point as per Appendix 2.
Isolate fire by closing doors.
• Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Brigade or
equivalent gives the “all clear”.
All Employees 5
Medical
Emergency
• The reporting of all incidents or near misses is to be
completed immediately. This will assist to control any
residual hazard(s), ensure the incident does not occur again
and ensure appropriate and timely treatment is provided to
any injured person.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• In the event of a medical emergency scene (e.g. heart
attack, collapse, and serious injury) the first person on the
scene is to attend to the injured and make contact with the
First Aider/ security officer
• While waiting for medical assistance person/s on the scene,
ensure no further danger is possible to either the patient or
yourself. Remain with casualty and provide appropriate
support.
• Based on their training, the first aider should render
assistance to the injured and make them comfortable. The
first aider to decide if an ambulance is required.
• If the injury has resulted from car crash, DO NOT move the
person and do not leave them unattended.
• If the injury has resulted from a fall, DO NOT move the
person and where possible do not leave them unattended.
• The first aider will remain with the injured person until
despatched from the site by the ambulance or such other
time as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that an incident report is completed.
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All Employees 6 In the event of a hazardous chemical spill, response and clean
up will be determined by the information provided in the Material
Safety Data Sheets for the chemical. If a chemical leak occurs,
contain the spill, and if safe to do so clean up the spill.
• Project staff will have MSDS’s, personal protective
equipment and spill containment kits on site.
• Contact the Operations Manager to inform of spill and
amount loss. As necessary, the Operations Manager will
take control of the situation and coordinate all required
actions.
• In the case of a medical emergency, the Operations
Manager will assume control of the situation upon it being
reported to them as such.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
• The chemicals stored on site can be seen in Appendix 3
All Employees 7 The Operational Manager must be informed of any vehicle or plant
incident occurring without delay.
Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Make suitable arrangement for the safe transportation of
any injured person.
• Make suitable arrangement for the safe removal of any
wreckage.
• Make appropriate arrangements for the accident scene to
be made safe.
• Report to other external authorities and agencies as
appropriate
All Employees 8 • All confined space entry will be in accordance with the
confined space entry procedures.
• Supervision is to ensure that these procedures are
discussed with personnel prior to entry into the confined
space and in compliance with Permit conditions
Hazardous
Material Spill
Vehicle Plant
Incident
Confined
Space Entry
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All Employees 9 The site manager must be informed of any significant flooding
issues that result in untreated water being released to the storm
water drains versus
• Generally sites will be divided into four areas; external
yard, external truck load / unload; Warehousing and
internal operations.
1 . Special conditions – NSW areas 2-3-4 will have a
humeceptor that treats water prior to release.
NSW - The internal operations drainage due to the nature
of the business is connected to a Water Quality Control
System which uses either / or a scrubbing system,
chemical and physical separation methods.
The external loading / unloading area drainage areas will
be directed to a bunded area with a humeceptor, Quality
control System or other system which treats storm water
overflow prior to release to the sewer
The external yard area drainage area will be directed to
a bunded area with a humeceptor or other system which
treats storm water overflow prior to release to the sewer.
Warehousing drainage areas are either send to storm water
or treated via a humeceptor prior to release depending on
the use of the facility.
2 . Special Conditions – Laverton has a Dry Scrubber System
where water is used to cool ash via a water reservoir. This
water is treated and send to sewer
3 . Special Conditions – Dandenong as a treatment process
for
4 . Special Conditions – other sites have a bunded wash area
and were appropriate equipment, were water is diverted to
sewer.
5 . All water from roof and outside is diverted to the
stormwater drainage system.
6 . In the event of a fire, the chemical residue will be clean up,
with any residual removed and disposed of in a manner
so as not to contaminate the waterways or inappropriate
landfill.
Storm Water
Contamination
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All Employees 10 Fall from Heights
• If worker has fallen to ground and unconscious protect
the victims’ airway by rolling the victim into the lateral
( recovery) position and protect the airway
• Do not move the victim if the area is safe
• Raise the alarm and follow the Emergency Response
Procedure
• Remain Calm
• Keep other workers out of the area
Fall from Heights - Suspended
Prior to all work at heights a fall recovery plan must be established,
this plan is to be followed in the event of an emergency and must
be located at the job site.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Cease all operations within the area. If safe to do so,
contact affected person and maintain contact until help
arrives. If unsafe to enter, await instruction from supervisor.
• If injuries are severe, request Ambulance.
• Keep other workers out of the area.
• After gaining advice from qualified personnel mobilise
suitable recovery equipment (e.g. crane, manbox, EWP,
rope recovery equipment etc)
• The Rescue Team will assess the situation and attempt
communication with the affected person. If deemed safe
approach casualty. Adopt DRABC.
• Begin recovery of person if suitable equipment and
personnel are available (e.g. crane, manbox, EWP, rope
recovery equipment etc).
• Ensure ambulance is enroute to scene. Provide necessary
assistance to Ambulance.
Rescuing trapped persons from height requires specialist skills. It
is vitally important that Employees DO NOT put themselves at risk.
Rescue from a
Height
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All Employees 11 Natural disasters include tempest e.g. storms, cyclones, hurri -
canes, floods, tornadoes, other climatic conditions e.g. bush fires,
and changes in the earth’s crust e.g., earthquakes.
In the event of SPL activities or personnel being affected by natural
disasters the following measures shall be taken;
• Contact Operations Manager and/or Administration
immediately
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1 and where possible the
Emergency Evacuation Procedure in Appendix 2.
• If unable to contact either of the above, call “000’ and
ask for emergency services. This action is only to occur if
damage involves medical emergency, hazardous material
spill or fire/explosion.
• In the cases of natural disaster, once an occurrence has
been reported to the Operations Manager / Administration,
they will take control of the situation and coordinate
necessary arrangements
Natural
Disaster
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All Employees 13 You must remain calm and endeavor to establish with the caller
where the bomb has been placed, at what time it will detonate and
why you are the target.
Receiving a Bomb Threat Call
1 . Do not panic.
2 . Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and record
the person’s comments word by word.
. 3 Ask:
Where is the bomb?
When will it go off?
Why was the bomb placed in this building?
What does it look like?
How can it be set off?
What is your name?
Listen for background sounds?
Characteristics of the caller’s voice?
4 . Listen carefully for background noises, speech
mannerisms, accent, etc. which might give a clue to the
age, sex and location of the caller.
5 . Don’t Hang Up
When a Bomb Threat Is Received
6 . Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
. 7 Do not create panic by telling personnel other than the
Operations Manager.
8 . The Operations Manager will liaise with the Authorities
to assess the seriousness of the threat. A decision must
be made as to what appropriate action, in the light of the
perceived threat, should be taken. The basic options prior
to finding a suspect device is:
• Take no further action.
• Search without evacuation.
• Evacuate and search, or
• Evacuate (without search).
Bomb Threat
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All Employees 13 If you receive a package that appears to be out of the ordinary, for
example, from someone you do not know, or if it is badly wrapped,
or if it has unusual contents, follow the steps below. If you have not
opened the package - DO NOT open it.
• Leave the package where it is.
• Get everyone out of the room and close the door. Isolate
the room and prevent others from entering.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Make a list of persons who were in the room to give to
authorities when they arrive.
• Alert the Regional Manager.
• Wait in a safe place until emergency services arrive and
follow their instructions.
I f you have opened a suspicious package - leave it where it is and
cover it if possible.
• Get everyone out of the room and close the door. Isolate
the room and prevent others from entering. If you are able,
turn off air conditioning.
• If possible, wash your hands or shower with soap and
water. Do not touch your mouth and eyes with your hands.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• If you are experiencing any immediate physical symptoms
ask for Ambulance.
• Make a list of persons who were in the room to give to
authorities when they arrive.
• Alert the Operations Manager.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
• Wait in a safe place until emergency services arrive and
follow their instructions
If a suspect
object is found
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All Employees 14 Managers should ensure cash and valuables are secured and kept
to a minimum workable level. Employees who may be subject to
such an incident should be given the following instruction to ensure
their safety.If confronted by an armed intruder;
• Obey the instructions.
• Try to remain calm and avoid staring directly at any
weapon.
• Do not take any action to excite the intruder.
• Hand over cash/valuables on request.
• Take a mental note of descriptive information, including:
• Head – Hair, complexion, eyes, scars, facial hair, speech.
• Body – Build, shirt, arms, tattoos, weapons.
• Legs – Pants, shoes.
• Exit – Height, direction of travel, vehicle.
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Contact the Regional Manager.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
All Employees 15 • Do not enter the excavation
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Remain Calm
• Keep other workers away from area so as not encourage
further cave-in from loose ground
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
All Employees 16 In the event of an electrical incident ensure no further danger
is possible to either the patient or yourself;
• Do not touch or go near casualty. Keep calm.
• Isolate power tool at the power point or switchboard.
• Remove person from danger.
• Follow the DRABC:
• Danger: To yourself
• Response: Check patient
• Airway: Check for obstruction
• Breathing: Look, listen and feel
• Circulation: Check pulse
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Reporting & Investigation to be completed
Armed Hold
Up Intrusion
Excavations
Electrocution
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All Employees 17 In the event of emergency involving chemicals, either Hazardous
or Flammable, personnel should comply with the following:
• Identify the type of incident. Is it a Spillage?, Fire?,
Explosion?
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Evacuate & secure the immediate area as per Appendix 2
• Ensure that no-one smokes;
• Notify the appropriate personnel;
• Establish a hazard zone that will keep non-emergency
response personnel and vehicles well out of danger;
• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact with
vapours;
• If possible, identify the chemical involved, its Name and its
UN Number; Refer to Appendix 3 for chemicals stored on
site.
• Wait for the arrival of Emergency Services;
• Await for instructions and Stand-by for an immediate
evacuation.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
All Employees 18 In the event of a gas leak, personnel should comply with the
following:
• Raise the alarm as per Appendix 1.
• Supervisor / Security to isolate the gas at the gas main if
safe to do so;
• Remove if safe to do so; any obvious source of ignition;
• Attend to human life in danger, if safe to do so;
• Establish a hazard zone that will keep non-emergency
response personnel and vehicles well out of danger;
• Keep personnel upwind to avoid coming in contact with
vapour;
• Listen for instructions and standby for an immediate
evacuation as per Appendix 2.
• Reporting & Investigation is to be completed.
BioHazard
/ Chemical
Emergency
Gas Leak
RESPONSIBILITY TASK NOTES
All Employees 19 The EPRMP, Emergency Evacuation Procedure and the Emergency
Guidelines shall be reviewed with respect to the way the emer -
gency was handled and controlled, to determine any changes /
improvements that may be necessary.
In addition:
• Following an emergency, personnel shall co-operate fully
at any resultant investigations.
• On completion of an emergency (exercise or actual) a
formal review meeting shall be conducted to determine
the effectiveness of the controls. Minutes of the meeting
shall be produced and timely distributed for action as
necessary, areas for improvement identified, and a
corrective action plan developed and implemented. The
results are to be communicated to all members of the
workforce via the site Communications Notice Board(s).
• The review shall address but not be limited to, the
effectiveness of the exercise (time, coordination and
outcome), resources, training, communication, external
assistance, and compliance with current legislation and
site procedures.
External Emergency Services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) have
legislative authority to control specific incidents and emergencies
when called to site. Such controls shall take precedence over the
EPRMP
.
Post
Emergencies
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All Employees 20 Daniels Health has the capacity to extend operational hours in the
event of sudden increase in waste, or divert waste to alternative
facilities.
In the event of a breakdown in the plant, the following breakdown
strategies will be employed:
• Current refrigerated cold room capacity allows for seven
(7) days worth of non treatment activity.
• There is provision for the installation of 40’ refrigerated
containers to increase site capacity
• Transportation of waste to our NSW /ACT incineration &
autoclave facilities via B Double or Rail network
Critical spare and auxiliary parts for all primary equipment are
kept on-site or have are available within 24hrs. Key contractors
and suppliers have been highlighted to fast-track the repaired /
replaced and refitted process.
Business continuity plans (BCPs)/ Disaster Recovery Plans (M 20-
10002 / M 20-10003) – due to commercial confidentiality, complete
disclosure of Daniels Healths disaster recovery plan can only be made
available on notification of Daniels Health as successful tenderer.
Treatment
Breakdown /
Increase Waste
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All Employees 21 External
To reduce the risk of infection (working with the clients) all bags are
to be tied off; bins wiped over with an alcohol wipe; and the bin lid
is securely closed until treated.
Daniels Health will work with clients to ensure these safety conditions
are meet to prevent non-collection of bins where the above has not
been achieved.
Collection
All vehicles will be provided with an Airborne Pandemic PPE kit.
This kit will contain:
1 . N95 Particle filter respirator masks also known as P2 masks
. Gloves 2
. 3 ISOWIPES – alcohol wipes
4 . Alcohol hand rub
When collecting waste from the facility:
1 . Keep the PPE kit in the front of the truck with you
2 . Put on mask and gloves,
3 . Use the ISOWIPES (alcohol) to wipe over the lid, handles
and sides of the bin
4 . Load the bins onto the truck
5 . Remove the PPE gear and place in empty bin in the truck
6 . Use the alcohol hand rub to wipe your hands.
When unloading the bin at the treatment plant ensures that the bin
lid remains closed at all times.
1 . Education on the additional precautions i.e. in the event of
an influenza outbreak
2 . Update and confirm that we have the standard precautions
currently being used – i.e. wearing gloves etc, spills
cleaning – through an audit process.
Pandemic
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All Employees 22 • People react to emergencies in many ways. SPL recognise that
individuals will need to understand their emotions and help oth -
ers to cope with theirs. SPL will offer all employees an Employ -
ee Assistance program immediately after an event described in
this procedure.
• This will be a totally confidential service and is to be provided
by the company at no charge to the employees
Post Incident
Stress
Management
7 MAPS
Daniels Health 2 Wiblin Street, Silver water NSW
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Site Map | Wiblin Street, Silverwater
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Daniels Health Site Map | Silverwater
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Daniels Health Depot Orange Map
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8 Staff Training
The staff training program on implementing the EPRMP comprises of formal training given
to each staff at the stages following:
Induction;
On going.
Each staff has a personal file with all the training records.
The training includes toolbox talks, formal staff training on incident management, and
undertaking simulated incident exercises, including with emergency services. (refer to
Appendix 6 for examples of records).
The training needs are tailored to the level of risk and likelihood of incidents at the
premises.
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APPENDIX 1 _________________________________
Activation of an Emergency Signal
The following procedure has been set out to activate / raise the emergency alarm. All emergencies should
be announced via mobile to the Chief Warden.
Activate the portable canister siren located at various locations across the site
All personnel not directly involved in the emergency shall proceed to the emergency muster area.
The phone lines are to remain clear of chatter so that the Emergency Response Co-ordinator can respond
to the emergency call. The person activating a siren should locate the nearest Warden to relay
information to the Chief Warden (or Deputy).
NOTE Supervisors are required to carry mobiles with them at all times.
Once the message has been received, render assistance if possible, without exposing yourself to risk of
harm.
DO NOT MOVE injured personnel until emergency assistance arrives, unless they are in IMMEDIATE
DANGER.
No person shall interfere with the scene of an accident or incident unless action is needed to save life or
prevent further injury. It is not considered to be interference with the place of incident or accident to save
life or prevent further injury.
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APPENDIX 2 _________________________________
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
1. Obey the directions of a Warden and First Aid Officer (or the person sounding the
alarm) 2. Stop work
3. Switch off powered equipment and tools (if safe to do so)
4. Turn off all gases (if safe to do so)
5. Proceed to the Emergency Muster Area is located out the front of the offices.
6. Roll call will be conducted
7. No person is to re-enter the site for any reason after evacuation has been completed.
8. Supervisors shall complete a physical inspection of their work areas (if safe) to check for workers.
9. No person is permitted to leave site until permission in granted by the Chief Warden in conjunction
with third party assistance.
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APPENDIX 3 _________________________________
Hazardous Materials Stored on NSW sites
The hazardous materials below are typical of those that may be stored at this site. However please note
that the actual products and quantities stored at any one time may vary widely.
1. CLINICAL WASTE UN 1851 CLASS 6.1 QUANTITY up to 40,000 kg
DESCRIPTION: Clinical waste is collected continuously from hospitals, Pathology laboratories surgeries
etc and delivered for disposal. The volume on site varies. The waste is continually being transported and
processed.
This is ongoing
STORAGE LOCATION The waste is stored in the cool room and bottom yard next to the cool room as per
attached plan.
2. PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE
QUANTITY up to 120,000 kg
DESCRIPTION Pharmaceutical waste typically consists of expired medicines. This maybe in the tablet
form or as raw material
STORAGE LOCATION: Pharmaceutical waste is stored at the rear of the Top Dock as per attached plan.
3. SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION UN 1824
CLASS 8
HAZCHEM: 2R
DESCRIPTION Liquid Sodium Hydroxide is stored in the bottom yard in an above ground free standing
tank
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Maximum volume stored is 5,000 liters. The area is bunded and is part of the Air Quality Control System.
4. QUICKLIME UN 1910 CLASS 8 HAZCHEM: 2W
QUANTITY: Up to 8,000 kg
DESCRIPTION: Quicklime or Calcium Oxide is stored onsite in the top dock warehouse Individual bags
contain
1,000 kg A single bag is contained in the plant as part of the matrix system for treating biohazardous
waste Quicklime is only classified as a dangerous good if it is transported by air.
5. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
UN 1993
CLASS:3
HAZCHEM: 2(Y)E
DESCRIPTION: Waste flammable liquids (small quantities only) are from time to time collected and
stored on site. An independent contractor is employed to dispose of these off site. Up to 2000 liters are
stored in yard in 16 and 20 liter containers.
6. HYDROCHLORIC ACID
UN 1789
CLASS 8
HAZCHEM 2R
DESCRIPTION 80 liters of hydrochloric acid is stored in individual 20 litre drums in the corrosive liquids
cabinet at the front of yard 16.
7. LPG FORKLIFT FUEL CYLINDERS
UN 1075
CLASS 2.1
HAZCHEM 2W
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DESCRIPTION: 19kg tanks stored in the LPG cabinet at the front of yard 16.
The maximum number of cylinders stored is 6.
8. OXY ACETYLENE WELDING CYLINDERS
Size ‘E’ cylinders for Welding are stored in the maintenance workshop.
The maximum quantity of cylinders stored onsite is 3 of each.
The cylinders are securely stored and chained off.
9. FIXER/DEVELOPER
UN 1760
CLASS 8
HAZCHEM: 2R
DESCRIPTION: Waste fixer and developer is pooled and contained in two 800 litres IBCs.
10. CYTOTOXIC WASTE
DESCRIPTION: Cytotoxic waste is collected from hospitals in purple colour coded 120 and 240 litre bins.
The waste is primarily plastic giving sets, syringes, tubes, absorbent paper towels, etc. that have been in
contact with cytotoxic drugs. The primary use of these drugs is for cancer treatment. This waste is
incinerated daily. Typical quantities collected daily are approximately 15-20 bins. The waste is processed
as it is delivered so is not stored.
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APPENDIX 4 _________________________________
Emergency Committee
Chief Warden: Stephen Quaken Mob: 0425 314 803
Deputy Chief Warden: Daniel Citroni Mob: 0403 301 656
Communication Officer: Chris Kath Mob: 0407 862 136
EMERGENCY: FIRE / AMBULANCE EXT 000
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