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Contractor Safety Meeting

Date of Meeting: February 16, 2016

Minutes Prepared By: Cindy Maille

Location: Copper Cliff Club – Main Hall

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Chair: Chris LePera

Emergency Preparedness- Chris LePera

• Invac/Outvac locations, emergency procedures.

• Introductions around the room. Stop and Correct- Mike Mascioli

RMS-2015-02-12_crane.pdf

• If you do a lift, make sure you know the crane’s capacity. • Cranes can tip over onto other work sites; check your surroundings. • Be sure to get specific details of the weight of the item being lifted; is the top half the same weight

as the bottom half?

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Contractor safety review

Attendance

Attendance Feb 16_2016.pdf

Attachments

• Please see end of minutes for presentation information.

• CCM- A crew was attempting to remove a seized rear frame of the stationary crusher. The crane was over limits and bent hooks and frame of the crusher.

Safety Share- Chainsaw Shenanigans- Chris LePera

• Review of chainsaw safety videos • There was no guard on the chainsaw in the first video. • Person cutting down tree was not wearing safety harness. • What if that person who got away with an unsafe situation carried that culture to the workplace?

02-Chainsaw Safety.pdf

• You require a license to operate a chainsaw on a project on surface. • A license is not required for use underground. • Use appropriate PPE: safety chaps, Kevlar gloves, double hearing protection. • Do not drop start a chainsaw. • A dull chainsaw is the most dangerous.

Safety Stats- Chris LePera

• Review of safety stats

PMO-Safety Stats.pdf

• The MOL will be conducting “Point in time” inspections at Copper Cliff Mine in early March. They

may also be looking at Contractor sites as well. • Mike: Lost Time Injury frequency is up this year. We only had 4 in 2015. • The Ni Refinery and Stobie are on a Safety Pause. • Job security is on everyone’s mind recently. • Mike: PMO has a lot of work coming and our Contractors do great work. • Keep up on the Stop and Correct Reporting. • Keep Safety in mind. • Screen in muck piles: a safety concern was identified around sorting screen from muck piles by

hand and with a scoop. PMO will follow up.

High Potential Hazards – Mike Mascioli

• Risk Management Share on mobile equipment door latches. • Conduct an audit on your equipment doors. • Remind your Operators to wear their seat belts. • We have been tracking the high potentials and it clearly indicates why there are still fatalities in the

work place. • The PMO Department can also communicate with the plant on safety issues, if required. • HPI Notification • Environmental PMO- Excavator was digging into frozen muck and a piece of frozen muck

bounced up and went through windshield of excavator. The Operator suffered contusions to his hands.

• Copper Cliff Mine: Scoop Operator encountered void in floor while mucking sand fill. There were no test holes drilled into the floor, only into the back.

• It would be beneficial to have Operators participate in PHRs. They may have important information to add.

Presentation- Mental Health Awareness

• Review of Michael Landsberg video

Presentation- Mental Health - John Goedhuis

05-Mental Health Feb 2016 - Mines PMO

• Review of Mental Health Presentation • There is a two day Mental Health First Aid Training course available.

Hazard Alerts- Chris LePera

06-Vale Hazard Alerts-MinesPMO.pdf

• Review of Hazard Alerts

Next Meeting March 15th, 8 AM

For a full list of Risk Management Shares issued to date, go to: RMS Index \\netapp3\she\Safety\Website\SafetySupervisorsPortal\WeeklyRiskManagment\2015\RMS-2016-02-12

February 16, 2016

Related Critical Activity Requirement (CAR): Lifting of Loads

SAF079 No: IM #56192

At approximately 17:15 at No.2 Oxygen Plant Cold Box demolition site a lift of N74 upper vessel was attempted per engineered lift plan. When crane reached the safe limit of the rigging load capacity the vessel didn’t lift.

Rotate was moved area on left to where it sits

What Happened In our operations we are constantly moving heavy objects such as ore, ladles of hot metal, ingots, tanks, motors, etc. from one place to another. Heavy material handling is made possible through the use of cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.

SAP IM Occurrence No: IM #1762756

The rotate was moved to the work station with the 25 ton crane. A part needed to be moved over 2 feet, this could not be done with the 25 ton crane due to limits. The part was moved over with the 5 ton crane without knowing the weight of the part. The part was 3 tons over the capacity of the 5 ton crane.

What Can We Do

In order to work within boundaries you must first know what the boundaries are. When working with ‘Lifting of loads’ we must know the rated capacities and the limitations of the components being used, as well as the actual weight of the object being lifted. This means knowing the limit of the lifting device i.e. crane, the slings or attachments, knowing how they are de-rated depending on the rigging arrangement, and the rated capacity of the structure that you will be putting the object down on (including the floor when appropriate).

Many of our forklifts have built in scales which enable the operator to measure the weight of the object being lifted. This ensures that the load is within the capacity of the forklift and serves as an opportunity to tag the object with its actual weight so that others can confirm the weight at a later time.

If you don’t know the weight of something that you need to move, check for a stamp or tag, reference drawings, check the work instructions, or ask your supervisor for help.

Upper portion being held in place

Incident Causes

In both of these incidents the weight of the object being lifted exceeded the lifting capacity of the crane by more than 1.5 times the rated design. The actual weight in these instances was unknown at the time of the lift.

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Chainsaws & Their Use On The Job & At Home

1 May Business Session – 06/23/2011

Prepare Yourself


Prepare Yourself

A safe way to prepare yourself for operating a chain saw is to read the operator's manual and obtain training from someone who is experienced with chain saws. It is very important to become familiar with the recommended safe operational procedures before attempting to work with a chain saw.


Prepare Yourself

Be sure that you’re in top physical and mental condition when operating dangerous machinery. Medications, alcohol, and similar influencing factors can cause you to be a hazard to yourself and others when working with chainsaws. Your chances of injury become much less when you are alert, well-rested, and healthy


PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a must when using a chainsaw.

The intended purpose of PPE is not to allow you to work dangerously; it is to mitigate the seriousness of an injury if you are involved in an incident.

The average injury with a chainsaw requires

110 stitches.

36% of injuries are to the legs and knees.


PPE

Chaps

Safety chaps protect the legs from accidental cuts. Providing protection from the waist to the ankles in the front of the wearer, many of the chainsaw safety chaps have been tested to provide complete protection against chain cuts when a saw moving at 2,500 feet per minute comes into contact with the chaps

(Long sleeves must be worn at Vale)


PPE

Visors

Due to flying particles and wood chips when operating a chainsaw, eye protection must be worn.

A chainsaw safety visor is preferred over safety goggles since a visor provides more overall coverage of your facial area.

At Vale, donning any type of flip-up style visor doesn’t eliminate the need to wear approved eye protection underneath.


PPE

The average sound pressure level when operating a gasoline powered chainsaw varies from 103 dBA and up which means that double hearing protection must be worn.


Starting Method Manufacturer Instructions Provided by Stihl


Starting Method

The chain brake must be applied before starting your chainsaw. Push the chain brake forwards for this purpose


To start the chainsaw, it must be placed on a level surface. The bar and chain must not touch the ground, otherwise the chain would be blunted as it starts and you would expose yourself to unnecessary risk.

Starting Method


Hold the chainsaw on the ground with both hands. Your left hand is on the front handle, your right hand on the starter rope. Put the tip of your right foot through the rear handle to stabilize the machine.

Starting Method


Slowly pull the starter rope with your right hand until you encounter a resistance. Then briskly pull the starter rope several times until the engine briefly starts (pull straight upwards if possible, without the rope rubbing against the fan housing). Don't drop start!

Starting Method


Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts.

Starting Method


Slowly lift the chainsaw off the ground, taking care not to touch the throttle trigger.

Starting Method


Starting Method

Unacceptable Method of Starting

Air Drop Starting: This method has injured many operators over the years and is against the law in some areas. Holding the handle bar with one hand with the ignition turned on, the choke open and the bar/chain unsupported, the chain saw is moved in a downward motion while the starter rope is pulled. As the bar is completely unsupported it can go anywhere.

DO NOT USE THIS METHOD

The hand gripping the bar is near the center of the saw acting as a fulcrum.

the bar and chain tips down and in toward the leg area.

As this hand goes up,

16 May Business Session – 06/23/2011 16 May Business Session – 05/12/2011

PMO Contractor Safety Meeting Safety Stats

February 16,2016

SAP Incident Management Report Summary For PMO Mines

Dec-2015 Jan-2016 Year to Date-2016 5 Total Incidents 14 Total Incidents 14 Incident Reports 1 Near Misses 1 Near Misses 1 Near Misses 1 Unsafe Conditions 1 Unsafe Conditions 1 Unsafe Conditions 7 Monthly Total 16 Monthly Total 16 Yearly Total

3 High Potential Incidents

Dec-2015 Jan-2016 Year to Date-2016 11 Field Visits 10 Field Visits 10 Field Visits 11 Orders 16 Orders 16 Orders 5 Completed Orders 11 Completed Orders 11 Completed Orders

MOL Field Visits on Vale Operations Sites

TRIF ANALYSIS

2016 INJURY STATS PMO Mines Vs Ont Ops (combined)

FAI MAI RWI LTI PMO Mines: 2 0 0 0 Ont Ops : 74 4 16 2

Man-hours for 2016 PMO Mines: 60,480 Ont Ops: 1,098,475

2016 KPI’S 2016 ZERO HARM KPI's - VALE ONTARIO OPERATIONSAs of:

2016-Feb-09

2013 2014 20152016 OBJ

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecYTD

TOTAL8.3% 16.7% 25.0% 33.3% 41.7% 50.0% 58.3% 66.7% 75.0% 83.3% 91.7% 100.0%

SAFETY & HEALTH TBD

# LTI's (Vale Ont Ops emp's) 22 17 7 ? 0 1 1

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TBD

# MSD TRI’s (Vale Ont Ops emp's) 99 70 69 ? 4 2 6

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TBD

Zero Harm Days(Ontario Ops level) 53 70 85 ? 4 0 4

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Exceedances 13 13 4 ? 0 0 0####### ####### #VALUE!

Moderate, Serious Env Occurrences 11 4 7 ? 0 0 0

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Critical, CatastrophicEnv Occurrences 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2016 Actual >

PMO Mines: Stop & Correct Reporting

Stop & Correct Reporting Summary For PMO Mines

Dec-2015 Jan-2016 Year to Date-2016

197 Unsafe Conditions 237 Unsafe Conditions 237 Unsafe Conditions

5 Near Misses 3 Near Misses 3 Near Misses

202 Monthly Total 240 Monthly Total 240 Yearly Total

Stop & Correct Top 10 Trends JAN 2016

Stop & Correct Trends Count Housekeeping 31 Dust 22 Water Management 22 Mobile Equipment 13 Screen-Removal/Repair 13 PPE-Corrective Action 12 Rock/Debris on Ramp/Road 12 Procedure failure 10 Tool/Equipment Failure 10 Defective Supplies 8

Stop & Correct Reporting Examples TREND DETAILS OF EVENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Housekeeping Worker noticed a small box of bolts was spilled on the ground.

Stop and Correct: Worker picked up 3/8 bolts, placed in box and put in Vale gear bin.

Dust Scoop was to be mucked out by grizzly, which would cause for a very dusty workplace

Wet down muck before scoop arrived and periodically continued to water down the muck

Water Management Water puddle accumulating at level access and ramp intersection.

Stop and Correct: removed debris from drain hole to allow water to drain freely.

Mobile Equipment During pre-op of man basket on Kubota fork lift, noticed welds had broken on keepers.

Stop and Correct: Tagged unit out for repair. Share to heighten awareness.

Screen-Removal/Repair While entering 3150L noticed screen protruding into travel way at eye level.

Stop and Correct: Gathered required tools and cut out screen and disposed of.

PPE-Corrective Action ESA inspector (visitor) did not have a flashing amber light on hard hat.

Stop and Correct: Called construction shifter who had a spare with him before proceeding.

Rock/Debris on Ramp/Road Broken steel cable, hose and water sprays hanging in the middle of the drift

Removed steel cable, hose and water sprays hanging in the middle of the drift to avoid injury or equipment damage

Procedure failure Mechanic did not using proper blocking when changing jeep tire.

Stop and Correct: went and retrieved blocks to safely change tire .

Tool/Equipment Failure Scaffold clamp came loose on access ladder Stop and Correct: Secured clamp

Defective Supplies Upon inspection of work area and completing a 5x5 card, crew was inspecting the SRL's and found that isn't working properly.

Stop and Correct: Crew has tagged it out and brought to surface so it is not put into service.

Safety Goals for 2016 GOAL 2015 2016 YTD

Reduce High Potential Incidents by 50%

Total of 12, 5 of which were Mobile Equipment related

8 3

Reduce Triff by 25% Triff for 2015 was 11.3 9 0 Reduce Incidents 126 total IM's for 2015.

Average time spent: 8hrs. Total of 1008 Hours of lost "Boots on the Ground"

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2015 High Potential Incidents

Statistical Review

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2015 High Potential Incidents – By Hazard Category Ontario Operations

2015 High Potential Incidents – By Hazard Category Ontario Operations

Hazard Category 2015-Q1 2015-Q2 2015-Q3 2015-Q4 Grand TotalMobile Equip (U/G) 16 18 14 25 73Not associated with a CAR 10 9 8 20 47Mobile Equip (Surface) 9 12 9 6 36Run of Material 8 6 6 8 28Ground Stability 8 8 2 9 27Working at Height 3 9 14 1 27Lockout and Tagout 7 14 4 1 26Lifting of Loads 8 9 3 3 23Explosives 5 8 5 4 22Hoist/Shaft 8 9 1 4 22Hot Metal 5 8 4 4 21Working with Electricity 8 7 3 2 20Automotive Vehicle (Underground) 10 3 2 15Chemical Handling 5 1 2 8Automotive Vehicle (Surface) 3 2 5Confined Spaces 2 1 3Machinery Guarding 1 1Grand Total 103 131 79 91 404

HPI Templates

HPI Notification - Due in 48 hours

HPI Investigation Summary - Due when the investigation is complete, or in 48 hours lieu of the notification deck

Mines PMO Contractor Safety Meeting

Mental Health February 16th 2016

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What is “Mental Health”?

Public Health Agency of Canada

Mental Health is “the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections and personal dignity.”

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Impact of Mental Health Problems In the workplace 23% of workers experienced physical health

problems caused by stress, anxiety or major depression 1 in 5 workers experienced fatigue, sleeping

problems, headaches and anxiety 20% of all sick leaves are related to mental

health

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The Mental Health Continuum

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Maximum Mental Health

Minimal Mental Disorder

Minimal Mental Health

Maximum Mental Disorder

Diagnosis of a serious illness and poor mental

health

Diagnosis of a serious illness but copes well and has positive

mental health

No illness or disorder and positive mental health

No diagnosable illness or disorder but has poor

mental health

The Five Basic Actions

Assess risk of suicide and/or harm

Listen non-judgmentally

Give reassurance and information

Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help

Encourage other supports

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Stages of Change Model

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Hazard Alerts February 16,2016

ZES Mobile Tagging ZES 003.2

NORCAT Vale ZES Schedule

Angle Grinder Hazards

Angle Grinder Awareness IM-1755895 Feb 4-2016 Millwright was doing a small job which required a bit of grinding. Worker had all of the required PPE on to perform this task. During the process the worker felt something warm and noticed the shirt was burnt.

01/12/2010

Angle Grinder Awareness Created by Learning & Development

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Agenda

Objective

Grinder Use

Risk Control Measures

Before Use Inspection

Controlling the Risk

Summary

Grinder Awareness

Objective

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Objective

To provide information regarding the potential hazards associated with using angle grinders, and to assist employers, employees and operators to minimize the health and safety risks associated with their use.

Grinder Awareness

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Grinder Safety

Grinder Awareness

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Past 079’s

28-NOV-12: During a rebar inspection the person inspecting stepped on a 5" grinder, and caused the grinder to start and cut his boot.

09-OCT-12: Worker was grinding down a steel rod inserted in concrete when the disk on the grinder broke. This caused a piece of the disk to hit the face shield. The disk was new when it was first installed on the grinder but became worn quickly after hitting both the concrete and the steel.

28-SEP-12: Worker was observed in the process of changing the disc on a hand held grinder with the tool still plugged in, I stopped him from proceeding and instructed him to unplug the grinder and to replace the missing handle before using.

19-SEP-12: Employee received a laceration to the left ring finger when he was using a 5" grinder. He had just finished cutting a piece of 1" pipe when he put the grinder down on the table. The power switch made contact with some material on the table, causing the grinder to start, kick back and lacerate his finger. Employee sent to hospital for stiches

Grinder Awareness

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Past 079’s

19-SEP-12: While using a grinder with a zip cut disc to remove a section of I beam, the grinder jammed and jumped back, striking employee in his face-shield, which in turn struck him in the upper lip area.

30-JUL-12: worker was grinding in a very tight area when he changed from his left hand to his right due to the limited space to work. In doing this his index finger came in contact with the grinder disc, removing the skin on top of the finger by the first knuckle.

19-JUL-12: While grinding with a 4.5" grinder the wheel detached from hand grinder and flew approx. 6 feet from worksite.

05-JAN-12: Grinding kick plate for repair grinder kicked back cutting through glove causing small laceration to right index finger.

07-DEC-10: Injured Employee was walking behind another employee who tripped on a Grinder extension cord, the injured Employee reached out to help the other Employee when the grinder was pulled off the table catching the Employee on the middle left finger causing a laceration. The grinder had a wire wheel attachment on it.

Grinder Awareness

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Grinder Use

Grinder Awareness

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Grinder Use

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Grinder Use

Portable grinders (including angle grinders) are intended for cutting, grinding, sanding or brushing metal, stone and timber material, depending on the type of disc fitted to the machine.

Grinder Awareness

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What are the risks?


Angle grinders are a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts and discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator’s eyes or other parts of the body

Grinder Awareness

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•Proper training

•Consider the grinder and disc that is needed

•Consider what PPE is needed

•Try to use a grinder that has an automatic cut-off or “deadman” switch

•Follow all policies

How can these risks be minimized?

Grinder Awareness


Before use inspection

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Before use inspection

•The guard and handles are secure

•The correct flange and locking nut is in place for the type of disc being used

•There are no defects or damage done to the disc

• Note: Never use a portable grinder without the guard in place and correctly adjusted

Conduct a pre-use inspection before using hand grinders. Check for:

Grinder Awareness


Controlling the Risk

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Follow the Manufacturer’s Information

Before using the portable grinder for the first time, read the manual.

Grinder Awareness

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Ensure Operators Are Trained

Operators must be trained in selecting, fitting and removing, caring for and inspecting discs; and the safe use of portable grinders.

Grinder Awareness

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Fit Disks Correctly

•The correct type for the material to be worked

•Capable of being safely used at a maximum speed of the machine

•The correct size for the grinder

•Free of any damage, flaws, dampness, warping or distortion

Note: Always unplug the grinder from the power supply, or remove the battery, before fitting or removing a disc.

Ensure any disc to be fitted to the grinder is:

Grinder Awareness

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Use Personal Protection Equipment

•Eye protection including safety eye glasses and Face shield

•Hearing protection

•Any additional safety equipment, including respiratory protection and gloves

Note: Beware of loose clothing that may be grabbed by the grinder

When using a grinder, always use personal protection equipment

Grinder Awareness

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Hold the grinder correctly

•Allow the grinder to run up to operating speed before applying it to the job

•Hold the grinder against the work piece with minimum pressure , so the disc does not dig in and cause a kickback

•Never bump the grinder onto the object

•Keep the grinding disc at a 15-30 degree to the angle

•Note: Ensure the work piece is rigidly supported and firmly clamped

Proper positioning of the grinder is of the most importance

Grinder Awareness

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Hold the grinder correctly

•Use both hands to operate an angle grinder

•Where possible, keep the work at waist height during grinding

•Adopt a comfortable stance with feet apart

•Never use a grinder between the legs while sitting on the floor

•Note: Never put down a grinder while the disc is turning


Grinder Awareness

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Situation Awareness

•Be aware of others in the vicinity

•Make sure there are no flammables in area

•Use hot work policy

•Use roping off policy

•Use dust collection where appropriate

A clean and tidy environment is a safe environment

Grinder Awareness

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Housekeeping

Incorporate the Safe Production Model in all aspects of your work Use Alara to see what’s wrong with this picture !

Grinder Awareness

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Summary

Choosing the proper grinder and discs is very important. Angle grinders are a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts and discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator’s eyes or other parts of the body

When using a grinder, always use personal protection equipment


A clean and tidy environment is a safe environment

Grinder Awareness

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If you have any questions, contact your Learning & Development Department

Thank you!

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