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Pollution Incident Response Management Plan For Corndale Quarry
For: Smith Plant Lismore
Report No: 07005_Pollution Incident Management
Date: 11th November 2015
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Document Information Project name Pollution Incident Response
Management Plan for Corndale Quarry
Reference 07005_Pollution Incident Management
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1. CONTENTS
1. Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Scope ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.3. Responsibilities............................................................................................................... 5
2.4. Location ......................................................................................................................... 5
3. ASSESSMENT OF HAZARDS/ POLLUTANTS ....................................................................................... 6
3.1. Hazards/ Pollutants......................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1. Blasting .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2. Diesel ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3. Oils, Grease & Petrol ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4. Plant and Equipment ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1.5. Wastes ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.6. Sediment ponds.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1.7. Septic tank ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.8. Dust & Air Pollution ......................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Pre-emptive Measures .................................................................................................. 10
3.3. Safety Equipment and Procedures ................................................................................ 10
3.3.1. Safety induction ............................................................................................................ 10
3.3.2. Equipment .................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.3. Signage ........................................................................................................................ 11
4. Map ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
5. POLLUTION INCIDENT PROCEDURE................................................................................................. 12
5.1. Communicating with neighbours ................................................................................... 13
6. Implementation ..................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1. Availability .................................................................................................................... 13
7. Staff Training ........................................................................................................................................ 13
8. Testing ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Appendix A Record of PIRMP testing ........................................................................................................ 15
Appendix B Incident report form................................................................................................................. 16
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OVERVIEW
To improve the efficiency of pollution reporting, NSW parliament amended the Protection of the
Environment Operations (POEO) Act 1997 resulting in the protection of the Environment Legislation
Amendment (POELA) Act 2011.
This Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) has been developed in accordance with
the POEO Act 1007, POEO (General) Regulation 2009 and preparation of PIRMP’s Environmental
guidelines.
This PIRMP contains the following sections as required by the regulations:
Background – describes the main features of the regulation
Hazards, likelihood and pre-emptive actions - describes type of pollution incidents that may be
possible and lists procedures that are already in place to minimise and manage pollution
Maps – showing location of neighbours and environmentally sensitive areas
Emergency incident response procedures – what to do in case of a pollution incident
Early warnings – when to contact neighbours in case of pollution incidents
Implementation – when the plan is to be implemented
Training – information to be passed onto staff and contractors
Testing – frequency of drills to test effectiveness of PIRMP
2. INTRODUCTION
This Pollution Incident Response Management Plan has been prepared for Corndale Quarry, which is
licensed to Smith Plant Lismore Pty Ltd operating under the approval of Development Application
5.2009.83.1 and EPA license number 4172.
2.1. Objectives
As stated in the guidelines, the objectives of this PIRMP are to:
Ensure comprehensive and timely communication about a pollution incident to personnel at the
premises, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), other relevant authorities specified in the Act
such as local Council, NSW Ministry of Health, Workcover NSW and the Fire Brigade and Rescue
NSW, SES and people outside the quarry who may be affected by the impact of a pollution incident.
Minimise and control 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 a plan is properly implemented by trained staff, identifying persons responsible for
implementing it, and ensuring that the plan is tested for accuracy, currency and suitability.
2.2. Scope
This PIRMP is for the use of all Corndale Quarry (the quarry) staff involved in the activities that have the
potential for pollution incidents but does include works undertaken by external contractors. The PIRMP
will be implemented if material harm to human health or the environment occurs or threatens to occur.
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Corndale Quarry is located at Lot 31 DP 1090294, James Gibson Drive, Corndale. This plan clearly
defines the requirements of staff at this site to report and respond to pollution incidents in accordance
with the 2011 changes to the POEO Act 1997 and the POEO (General) Regulation 2010.
2.3. Responsibilities
All company staff are responsible for understanding and implementing this PIMRP. The managers and
operators listed below are responsible for ensuring staff are aware of the PIRMP and their roles where
appropriate. They are also responsible for training their staff.
Staff Phone Number
Manager: Robert Smith 02 6629 0272
Quarry Manager: Stephen Battistuzzi 04162 91 25
Production Operator : Timothy Brown 0424 188 265
Quarry Office 6628 4483
2.4. Location
The subject site is located at James Gibson Road, Corndale, with the surrounding locality presented in
Figure 1.
Figure 1: Surrounding locality (source SIX Maps LPI 2015, not to scale)
Corndale
Quarry
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3. ASSESSMENT OF HAZARDS/ POLLUTANTS
This chapter deals with the POEO (General) Regulation 2009’s sections 98(a) to 98(f) and deals with the hazard, likelihood and pre-emptive actions to minimise the risks.
This assessment considers each potential hazard that may arise as part of the quarrying operations on the site, such as the use and storage of hazardous chemicals.
3.1. Hazards/ Pollutants
The potential hazards to human health and the environment have been identified and are discussed in
the following sections.
3.1.1. Blasting
Blasting is undertaken on the site by an external contractor (Ron Southon Pty Ltd). Ron Southon Pty
Ltd is responsible for all components connected with blasting at the premises, including drilling, and
therefore will ensure the risk of pollution and incidents is minimised.
The contact from Ron Southon Pty Ltd is Geof Chilcott (Phone: 0407 752 003)
3.1.2. Diesel
Diesel is stored in a fuel tank with a 3500L capacity. It is stored within a bunded area of 110% capacity,
hence having a capacity of 3850L, allowing for spillage.
Photograph 1: Existing bunded diesel fuel
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3.1.3. Oils, Grease & Petrol
Oils and lubricants are stored on-site in a shipping container within an individual bunded area. The
container is located away from contact with rainfall and stormwater in accordance with the requirements
of the Mines Department. The maximum quantity that is kept at any one time is 400 L.
Waste oils are stored in a 200L drum next to the shipping container. A spare 200L drum is also
available for storage of waste oils.
All waste fuels and oils are removed and disposed of off-site by a liquid waste contractor (Summerland
Environmental). In the event that hydrocarbon spillage occurs within the bunded areas, this will also be
removed by a liquid waste contractor.
Photograph 2: Existing bunded oil containers in shipping container
3.1.4. Plant and Equipment
The following plant and equipment are used for quarrying activities on the site:
Primary jaw crusher
Secondary crusher
Hammer mill
Vibrating screen feeder and conveyors
Loaders
Excavator and haulage trucks
Drilling rig for blasting
Generators
In the event that any equipment is damaged on-site, eg hose breakage, any oil or grease that is
released will be localised and contained using a spill kit, then removed from the area.
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3.1.5. Wastes
Major repairs of machinery is not undertaken on site. Minor works are excepted, such as replacing
hydraulic hoses and such that may break during work.
All parts are removed from the site and recycled where appropriate. Parts are stored at a collection
point adjacent to the site office and any parts containing oils, lubricants and fuels are stored in the
shipping container until disposed of off-site at a licensed disposal point.
Waste metal is collected and provided to a recycling contractor.
A spill kit similar to the one in Photograph 3 will be provided at the site.
Photograph 3: Recommended spill kit
The spill kit in photograph 3 is suitable for cleaning up oil, fuel, diesel, petrol, solvents and other
petroleum products.
Suppliers (Global Spill Control) state that the oil and fuel spill kits contain a variety of meltblown
polypropylene absorbents which are colour-coded white for easy identification and can absorb up to 20
times their own weight in oil and have a fast-wicking action to clean up spills quickly. The spill kit will
include:
Suitability for larger spills
Contains Global Peat floorsweep and polypropylene oil and fuel-only maintenance absorbents.
Clean non-allergenic, non-hazardous absorbents, with little or no dust.
A Global audit tag is included and when fitted will readily identify when the kit has been
accessed or used.
Oil and fuel spill kit includes labels, laminated re-order form and operating instructions
contained within a specially designed document holder fitted to the back inside wall of the
wheelie bin.
UV-stabilized and colour-coded labels are fitted to the front and sides of the wheelie bin. The
front label identifies the type of spill kit and liquids absorbed, whilst the two side labels provide
clear and concise emergency response instructions.
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Spill kit can be converted to a Pollution Control Station with accessories such as shovels (long-
handled or non-sparking), wall mounted signs, bassine brooms, bin covers, squeegees, bin
locks or rakes.
Spill kit is supplied in a yellow 240 litre wheelie bin
Disposal shall be at Lismore Council landfill provided that notification is provided to this landfill before
removal of waste to the site. Lismore Landfill contact details are:
Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre 313 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, NSW 2480 Phone: 1300 87 83 87
The spill kit is to be stored adjacent to the shipping containers in a readily accessible position.
3.1.6. Sediment ponds
Run-off water from the disturbed area is directed to sediment ponds. The existing sediment ponds are
subject to a new arrangement which is being dealt with in a separate document to the EPA for licence
EPL 4172. However, the design of the sediment ponds are in a series and will comply with the
requirements of the EPL 4172 conditions, being the allowance of flow from the final sediment pond off-
site only after 60.2 millimetres over any consecutive five day period.
Water testing is required to be undertaken in accordance with EPL 4172 which is as follows:
Pollutant Concentration Limit Oils and grease 10mg/L pH 6.5-8.5 Total suspended solids 50 mg/L
Water sampling to date has presented compliance with the EPL licensing requirements.
3.1.7. Septic tank
An-onsite wastewater management system consisting of a septic tank and green belt disposal field is in
place for the toilet facilities. The tank is periodically pumped out by a licensed waste contractor, and this
will continue as required or at intervals of about 5 years.
3.1.8. Dust & Air Pollution
All vehicles and machines used in the quarry operation are to comply with the Protection of the
Environment Operations Act 1997 and all regulations made under that Act and be fitted with properly
maintained emission controls relevant to their date of manufacture.
The Truck Haulage Plan of Management for the quarry operations is presented in the Operation Plan of
Management and displayed within the site office. Every truck driver must be made aware of the code of
practice for the site and informed of the school bus time table. Any adverse pollution emissions noted
by personnel shall be reported to the Quarry Manager.
Any machinery that requires mechanical repairs will be removed from the site for this to be undertaken
at a licensed workshop.
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3.2. Pre-emptive Measures
The pre-emptive measures to be undertaken to minimise and prevent any risk of harm to human health
or the environment are identified in Table 1.
Table 1: Pre-emptive measures
Hazard Pre-emptive measures
Injuries to persons form vehicles/ machinery
- Maintain fencing and access controls to prevent unauthorised access - Ensure adequate signage is maintained - If unauthorised persons are found on the site, work should be
stopped and persons escorted from the site - High visibility clothing and PPE to be worn at all times - Keep non-essential personnel clear of work area
Water Pollution (General) - Spill kit located and maintained on site during all operations and regularly inspected and maintained
- Maintain clean and organised work areas to prevent accidents - Maintain vehicles and plant in accordance with manufacturers
specifications
Air Pollution - Undertake blasting in accordance with separate Blasting requirements by contractor
- Cover all loads during transport - Implement dust control measures during work times - Apply water onto access ways and stockpiles using water sprays
mounted on the crusher and mobile tanker – water used from sediment ponds or town water
Discharge of sediment laden water
- Ensure sediment ponds are maintained in accordance with the Soil and Water Management plan
- Undertake water quality testing - Undertake required pumping to the ‘reuse pond’ to ensure there is
adequate capacity in ponds for next rain event - Pump out required less than 5 days after rain event
3.3. Safety Equipment and Procedures
The following section details the safety equipment and measures that are undertaken to minimise the
risk to human health or the environment, and to control a pollution incident.
3.3.1. Safety induction
All visitors to the site must sign in at the site office and undertake a safety induction before entering the
quarry area. When blasting occurs on the site, all staff and surrounding properties are notified.
3.3.2. Equipment
Personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements are in place for all employees. Other safety
equipment includes a first aid kit which is located in the site office.
Fire extinguishers are located on all plant and at the site office.
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All trucks and machinery operating in the quarry have reversing beepers to minimise risks to staff.
3.3.3. Signage
Signage is provided in areas that contain hazardous and flammable material. Additionally, access to the
site is restricted though fencing and signs that prevent access by unauthorised persons. The gates are
locked outside of quarry hours.
4. MAP
Shipping containers
for oil storage
Site office
Site entrance
Sediment pond
discharge point
Sediment
ponds
1
2
3
4 Septic
tank and
trench
Work area
Crusher/
screen
Vehicle parking
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5. POLLUTION INCIDENT PROCEDURE
In the event of a pollution incident, Corndale Quarry will be required to follow the procedure below.
Pollution Incident
Quarry Manager will identify
and assess incident severity
Immediately engage in harm
minimisation measures/ spill
containment
Is the incident notifiable?
YES
If the incident presents an
immediate threat to human
health or property –
Contact Emergency
Services 000
NO
Affected neighbouring
properties will be notified via a
door knock process within a
suitable timeframe
Relevant authorities listed below will be contacted via
phone
Document the incident and register for the annual report for
notification
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External Notification Contact Details:
RFS
000
NSW EPA 131 555
Lismore City Council
02 6625 0500
SES
02 6625 2070
NSW Work Cover
131 050
5.1. Communicating with neighbours
Early warnings for affected or potentially affected community members for any pollution incident are to
be communicated to those members via a door knock process. The Quarry Manager or his
representative will be responsible for this action.
For air pollution incidents that may affect neighbours those neighbours will be asked to close window
and stay indoors until further notice. The Quarry Manager or his representative will be responsible for
this.
For water pollution incidents that may affect property owners, the notice will be given to assist managing
the situation. The Quarry Manager or his representative will be responsible for this action.
In regard to water quality regular testing of pond 1 will provide information on the level of quality to
monitor the water and records maintained at the quarry site.
6. IMPLEMENTATION
In accordance with the requirements of Section 153F of the POEO Act, if a pollution incident occurs in
the course of any activity so that material harm to the environment (within the meaning of section 147) is
caused or threatened, the person carrying out the activity must immediately implement any pollution
incident response management plan in relation to the activity required by this part.
6.1. Availability
A full copy of the Management Plan is kept at the main Office. The company does not have a website,
however, copies of the PIRMP can be made available to the public on request.
7. STAFF TRAINING
Staff will be trained in the information and the requirements of reporting or dealing with any incident.
Training will be undertaken through tool box meetings run by site management and incorporated into
training sessions that are part of the Company’s continuous improvement program.
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8. TESTING
The testing of a plan is to be carried out in such a manner as to ensure that the information included in
the plan is accurate and up to date and the plan is capable of being implemented in the workplace in an
effective manner. Any such test mentioned to be carried out and recorded.
Tests are to be routinely carried out once every twelve months. Testing will also be carried out within 1
month following any pollution incident so as to assess whether the information included in the plan is
accurate and up to date, and consider whether changes are warranted. All testing should be
documented in the table provide in Appendix A.
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APPENDIX A RECORD OF PIRMP TESTING
Testing Date Details Prepared/ Tested by
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APPENDIX B INCIDENT REPORT FORM
INCIDENT DETAILS
Date:
Time it happened:
Exact Location of the incident: (include landmarks, features etc)
Description: (provide a brief description of what happened during the incident)
Details of any impacts: (on environment or health)
What activity was being undertaken when it happened:
Notes or additional information:
What immediate actions/ control measures were taken to rectify or contain the incident:
What actions have been taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring;
Signed: _______________________ Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________