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Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

Revision Status Date Updated Authorised

1 24/08/2012

Craig Duxfield

2 Review 20/03/2013 Craig Duxfield

3 Review 31/10/2013 Richard Powell


5 Review 17/11/2015 Frederick Oberholzer



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Date of this revision: 29/10/2020

This document is subject to copyright and is confidential. It must not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or lent in any form or by any means without the consent of Orica Pty Ltd.

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CONTENTS

LIST OF ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................ 2

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS ......................................................... 4 1.2 PLAN AUTHORITY .............................................................................................. 5 1.3 DOCUMENT CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION........................................................... 5

2 OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................... 6

3 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 6

4 NATURE OF OPERATIONS .............................................................................................. 7

5 HOURS OF OPERATION ................................................................................................... 8

6 IDENTIFYING POSSIBLE POLLUTION SOURCES .......................................................... 8

7 CONTROLS TO PREVENT AND MINIMISE THE IMPACT OF A POLLUTION INCIDENT . ........................................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 PRE-EMPTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN (CONTROLS) .............................................. 9 7.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................... 9 7.3 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 10 7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ...................................................... 10 7.5 MINIMISING HARM TO PERSONS ON THE PREMISES ........................................... 12

8 HAZARDS ........................................................................................................................ 12

8.1 MATERIAL HAZARDS........................................................................................ 13

9 ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER A POLLUTION EVENT 15

9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ...................................................... 15

10 CONTACT DETAILS ........................................................................................................ 16

10.1 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ................................................................................. 17

11 COMMUNICATING WITH NEIGHBOURS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ................... 18

11.1 DEFINING WHO IS TO BE NOTIFIED .................................................................. 18 11.2 NOTIFICATION METHODS ................................................................................. 19 11.3 FOLLOW UP INCIDENT NOTIFICATION ................................................................. 19 11.4 NOTIFICATION CONTENT ................................................................................. 20

12 STAFF TRAINING ............................................................................................................ 21

13 LIST OF APPENDICES:................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX 1 TABLE OF DANGEROUS GOODS ON SITE........................................................... 24 APPENDIX 2 ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT ESCALATION MATRIX .............................................. 28 APPENDIX 3 MATRIX OF POLLUTION RISKS AND PREVENTATIVE CONTROLS .......................... 29 APPENDIX 4 POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE INDEX ................................................. 34 APPENDIX 5: POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE NOTIFICATION LIST ........................................ 75 APPENDIX 6: INCIDENT DESCRIPTION CHECKLIST ................................................................. 77 APPENDIX 7 POLLUTION REDUCTION PROGRAM .................................................................. 87 APPENDIX 8 SITE MAPS ..................................................................................................... 88

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

Acronyms Descriptions A AA Alteration Authority (Modification system) ALARP As Low as Reasonably Practicable AN Ammonium Nitrate ANE Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion ANFO Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil AQTF Australia Quality Training Framework (AQTF). AS Australian Standards AWRCR All Worker Recordable Case Rate (incidents/200,000 hours) B BOS Basis of Safety C CEO Chief Executive Officer CHAZOP Control System HAZOP Study CMP CRG

Crisis Management Plan Community Reference Group

D DG Dangerous Goods DMS Document Management System DTP Deliver the Promise E EET Explosives Expert Team ELK Emulsion Mixing Unit EP Emulsion Phase (has been replaced with ANE)

EP/ERP Emergency Plan / Emergency Response Plan; used interchangeably

ERS Emergency Response Service F FAI First Aid Injury FAR Fatality Accident Rate FISH Friction Impact Static Heat FMEA Failure Modes and Effects Analysis FRMP Fire Risk Management Plan FTA Fault Tree Analysis H HAZID Hazard Identification HAZOP Hazard & Operability Study HE High Explosives HIRACS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Controls Study


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ICI Imperial Chemical Industries IE Initiating Explosive ISO 9001 International Standard for Quality Management Systems J JSERA Job Safety and Environmental Risk Analysis K KPI Key Performance Indicator L LDP Local Disaster Plan LOA Letter of Assurance LOC Loss of Containment LTO Licence To Operate LWC Lost Workday Case M MHF Major Hazard Facility MMU Mobile Manufacturing Unit MRA Modification Risk Assessment MTI Medical Treatment Injury N NMF Near Miss Fatality NSWFR NSW Fire and Rescue NSWPF NSW Police Force O OEH Office of Environment and Heritage OMS Orica Mining Services Q QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment P PD Position Descriptions PHS Periodic Hazard Study P&ID Process/Piping & Instrument Diagram PM Plant Maintenance PPAN Porous Prilled Ammonium Nitrate R RFS Rural Fire Service RTO Registered Training Organisation S SA Standards Australia SAP SAP SDS Safety Data Sheet SH&E Safety, Health & Environment SHES Safety, Health, Environment & Security


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SHEMS Safety, Health & Environment Management System

SHERMIS Safety Health & Environment Reporting Management and Information System

SMS Safety Management System SRA Significant Risk Audit SSAN Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate V

VETAB Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board

1 INTRODUCTION

The Orica Liddell Site operates under Environment Protection Licence No. 11220. NSW legislation requires all Environment Protection Licence holders to have a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP). This document has been prepared in accordance with requirements in Part 5.7A of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). It applies to the Liddell site of Orica Australia Ltd. located at Pikes Gully Road, Ravensworth, NSW, 2330.

1.1 Relationships with Other Documents

Cross references are made to sections of the Liddell ERP, as necessary. The Liddell ERP meets the requirements of Condition 3.1 of Environment Protection Licence 11220. This Plan should be read in conjunction with Orica’s DMS. OMS-00939 Notification of Pollution Incidents, which includes the statutory definition of a pollution event. It is important to note that not all pollution events are an emergency and not all emergencies are pollution events.


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1.2 Plan Authority

Orica Company Details

Corporation's full name

Orica Australia Pty Ltd

Trading name Orica Mining Services

A.B.N 99 004 117 828 Registered Address

Level 3, 1 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002.

Nature of the corporation's business

Chemical manufacturing and marketing

Place of Business

Australia

The plan is issued on the authority of the Senior Supervisor Manufacturing, Frederick Oberholzer, Orica Mining Services, Liddell. Contact details are: Street Address: Postal Address: Pikes Gully Road PO Box 319 Ravensworth, NSW, 2330 Singleton, NSW, 2330 Telephone: +61 6570 9751 Fax: +61 6570 9761 After Hours: +61 408 462 881

1.3 Document Control and Distribution

The master-controlled copy of the PIRMP is the authorised document held in the OMS Document Management System (DMS). Document control, revision, retention and authorisation are managed through the functionality of the DMS. All personnel on the Liddell site have access to the plan via the DMS (located as a database on Orica’s Lotus Notes system). This Plan is not a public document. A copy of this Plan is issued to the NSW EPA and hard copies are distributed as described in Section 1.6 of the ERP. http://www.oricaminingservices.com/liddell or on written request:

• Section 10.1, Relevant Authorities, and

• Section 11, Communicating with Neighbours and the Local Community.

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2 OBJECTIVES

This document aims to meet the following objectives outlined in the NSW EPA

Guidelines for the Preparation of pollution incident response management plans (State of NSW and EPA, March 2012):

• Ensure comprehensive and timely communication about a pollution incident to staff at the premises, the EPA, other relevant authorities specified in the Act (such as local councils, NSW Ministry of Health, SafeWork NSW, and Fire and Rescue NSW) 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; and

• 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 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

The specific requirements for pollution incident response management plans are set out in Part 5.7A of the POEO Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 (POEO (G) Regulation). In summary, this provision requires the following:

• All holders of environment protection licences must prepare a pollution incident response management plan (section 153A, POEO Act).

• The plan must include the information detailed in the POEO Act (section 153C) and be in the form required by the POEO (G) Regulation (clause 98B).

• Licensees must keep the plan at the premises to which the environment protection licence relates or, in the case of trackable waste transporters and mobile plant, where the relevant activity takes place (section 153D, POEO Act).

• Licensees must test the plan in accordance with the POEO (G) Regulation (clause 98E).

• If a pollution incident occurs in the course of an activity so that material harm to the environment is caused or threatened, licensees must immediately implement the plan (section 153F, POEO Act).


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4 NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Orica Liddell site is an industrial chemical manufacturing facility that produces Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion, Gasser Solution. The site also is a regional bulk store for Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate Solution, Initiating Explosives and High Explosives. The processes involve a wide range of chemicals with various toxic and combustible properties.

• The plant areas include:

• ELK Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion manufacturing

• Ammonium Nitrate Solution storage and handling

• Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion storage and handling

• Ammonium Nitrate Prill storage and handling

• Diesel Fuel storage and handling

• Yubase 3 Fuel (Paraffin based) storage and handling

• E25/66T Emulsifier storage and handling

• Canola oil storage and handling

• Palmolein storage and handling

• Fuel Blend storage and handling

• Gasser manufacturing, storage and handling

• Companion Solution, storage and handling

• Acetic Acid storage and handling

• Various minor Raw Materials Storage

• Ammonium Nitrate dissolving facility

The site also includes associated infrastructure such as electrical substations, diesel fired hot water generators, a diesel fired steam boiler, two diesel generators, (one to operate the steam boiler and associated ancillary equipment and the other generator as backup) for power interruptions and outages during thunder storms, effluent treatment systems, workshops, equipment storage and administration buildings. The site is part of the (ANOTERO – 49% and CNO – 51%) mine lease/land and has no industrial or residential neighbours within 1500 metres of the major storage tanks. The New England Highway is located approximately 720 metres to the north of the plant.


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5 HOURS OF OPERATION

The site operates 24/7 Monday - Sunday, 5:30am -5:30pm; 363 days per year. Staffing arrangement shown below. Day Work Employee – Monday to Friday various working times. 6.00am to 6.00pm – 8 employees Shift Workers – 24/7 Monday - Sunday, 5:30am -5:30pm – 12 employees The site has SNP Security guard coverage from 5:30pm Christmas Eve 24 December - 05h30am 27 December.

6 IDENTIFYING POSSIBLE POLLUTION SOURCES

This Plan is required to include:

• An inventory of potential pollutants on the premises or used in the carrying out of the relevant activity.

• the maximum quantity of any pollutant that is likely to be stored or held at particular locations (including underground tanks).

• description of the hazards to human health or the environment associated with the activity to which the licence relates; and

• the likelihood of any such hazards occurring, including the details of any conditions or events that could, or would increase that likelihood.

Refer to Appendix 3, for a Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls EPL 11220 permits:

• Ancillary Activity

• Chemical Storage Facilities (<2000t on site)

This information is referenced from the following sections of the Liddell ERP:

• Section 4.1 Material Hazards

• Section 4.2, Other Process Related Hazards

• Appendix 1 Emergency Response Scenarios

• Appendix 2 Dangerous Goods Manifest and Storage Locations


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7 CONTROLS TO PREVENT AND MINIMISE THE IMPACT OF A POLLUTION INCIDENT

Key controls in place at the Liddell Facility:

• Containment, double skin tanks, dedicated bunds

• Segregation between chemicals

• Unloading of Hazardous materials takes place in dedicated bunded areas.

• AN chemical handling area all drain into wastewater treatment process. This filters the water for use as make up water in ANE production.

• Spill containment kits located at all unloading areas

• A pollution reduction program for storm water management system and the bunding of product and chemicals to ensure that any discharge from the site does not cause the pollution of waters (Refer to Appendix 7, Pollution Reduction Program)

For detailed list of controls refer to Appendix 3, for a Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls

7.1 Pre-emptive Actions to be taken (Controls)

• All bunds are to be kept clean and empty

• Daily housekeeping checks are carried out to ensure leaks are detected and managed as soon as possible

• Good housekeeping practises, dry clean up and recycle of minor spills

• Minimisation of waste oils stored on site. Waste oil is collected regularly by contractor for recycling.

7.2 Safety Equipment

The basic PPE requirements for all areas of the site shall be defined. All personnel working or moving about on site shall wear the following minimum PPE. The minimum personal protective equipment required to work in the plant area and at the mine bench is:

• Protective clothing / long sleeves, long trousers with reflective stripes on upper body or as per mine requirements

• Safety glasses with side protection

• Safety helmet

• Ankle-high, lace-up safety boots

• Sunscreen lotion

• Gloves + glove belt clip (Glove Type may depend upon the specific task, for example, Impervious Gloves for Chemical handling of acids)


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If extra protection is required it will be listed in the relevant operating instructions, displayed on plant signage, in the SDS or as directed by the Senior Supervisor Manufacturing.

7.3 Emergency Equipment

The site has the following emergency response equipment:

• The site has the following emergency response equipment:

• Portable & hand-held fire extinguishers.

• First aid equipment in the First Aid Hut.

• 3 Emergency Evacuation equipped (back packs);

• Emergency alarm system with battery backup during power failure.

• Spill kits.

• Safety Showers are located adjacent ANS unloading area, Acetic Acid unloading area, AN Dissolve tank, and the Gasser manufacturing shed.

• Eye wash are placed at all strategic chemical handling points.

• Mobile Phones.

• Two-way radios.

7.4 Environmental Emergency Equipment

Storm Water Management All storm water and firefighting water from the process area are channelled into the site dam located in the northern section of the site towards the New England Highway. This dam has an approximate capacity of six mega litres. The Process area of the Liddell Plant is located on one side of the ridge line running parallel to the New England Highway. All storm water run-off from the process areas are collected and recycled into the ANE manufacturing process. There is also a series of catchment dams located between the Plant areas and the New England Highway. These dams effectively control the storm water from the site. These dams can also be used to control fire water run off in a fire fighting situation.


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Emergency Power The Liddell site has a backup diesel powered electricity generator. This emergency diesel powered generator must be started manually during failure conditions.

Emergency Shutdown & Isolation All electrical equipment in the plant can be isolated at the Main Distribution Board. The Main Switch board and the emergency electricity generator is location between the AN Shed and the Raw Material Shed.

Site Emergency Alarm System The site emergency evacuation alarm is activated by a manual break glass push button located in front of the main office or from a manual bush button inside the main office. The alarm system is intended for on-site personnel only. Other arrangements exist for notifying neighbours or the community if they potentially affected by an emergency. When emergency siren sounds commence evacuation. Announce over both the loudspeaker PA system and the phone PA system the following details:

• Confirm that an evacuation is in progress.

• Indicate reason for evacuation.

• Indicate preferred evacuation point or areas to avoid.

• Alarm Testing

The emergency alarm is tested on Monday at 10:00am. Emergency Radios The portable two –way radios are used by site personnel.

• Radios are tested each Monday as part of the emergency alarm testing.

• Each radio is supplied via a battery pack to ensure continued operation in the event of a site power outage.

• In the event of a site emergency the 2 – way radios are used for communications;

• The following functional positions carry two-way radios,

• Senior Supervisor Manufacturing

• ELK Control Room No. 1

• ELK Control Room No. 2 (Non-operational)


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• Day Shift Supervisors – 4

• Guard House

• Administration Office

• Operations Office

• Liddell based Mobile Manufacturing Units – 5

Site Telephone System The site telephone system and mobile telephone are used for communication to external stakeholders (emergency services, adjacent industries etc.)

7.5 Minimising Harm to Persons on the Premises

Safety is a number 1 priority for Orica. Orica’s systems include measures to prevent and minimise incidents (including safety and pollution incidents) throughout the planning, development and implementation of our projects and operations. Reduce likelihood of exposure by:

• Designated bunded areas for unloading of hazardous materials

• Segregation of chemicals, dedicated storage areas for chemicals

• Appropriate PPE in place for each process

• Barricading of Spills

• Evacuate all unnecessary personnel from area during spill response

Refer to Appendix 3, for a Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls

8 HAZARDS

Identification of the hazards associated with the facility was undertaken using “HAZID” methodology, as described in Orica’s risk management procedures. The following information on hazards is a summary of the key hazards identified by this process. Further details are contained in the Site’s Risk Register. Emergency Response Scenarios, which fully describe the types of emergencies, potential onsite and off-site effects, and specific emergency response plans for each of the hazards described are included, Refer to Appendix 3, for a Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls.


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8.1 Material Hazards

Copies of Safety Data Sheets for key substances may be found in the site Emergency Services Information Package (ESIP) located in the Hazmat Box at the main gate near the electrical panel. Copies of SDS’ for all hazardous materials on site are filed in the local chemical register located near each plant. Safety Data Sheets are available via the Orica Chemical Data System, located on the Intranet (Path: Internet Explorer - The Globe –SDS). A full register of dangerous goods (including description, UN No., DG Classification, & HAZCHEM Code) is contained in Appendix 1 – Register of Dangerous Goods. A summary of the key materials likely to play a role in an emergency include:

• Explosives – Detonators - Sensitive to initiation by friction, impact, static and heat which may cause detonation.

• Explosives - Boosters - Sensitive to initiation by friction, impact, static and heat which may cause detonation. An adjacent detonation may also involve the risk of explosion.

• Ammonium nitrate solution – Hot Concentrated Ammonium Nitrate Solutions (>60%) are Class 5.1 oxidising agents. The hot solutions can burn severely due to their temperature and the oxidising properties of ammonium nitrate. Burns from oxidiser solution are very severe as they are both thermal and chemical burns. The site uses 80-90% strength ANS which under certain conditions can thermally decompose. Some of the gaseous products of ANS decomposition are toxic (various NOx gases) and when heated under strong confinement ANS may explode once the water in the composition is driven off. Certain contaminants and incompatible chemicals can catalyse the decomposition of ANS.

• Ammonium nitrate solid – Prill or granular solid oxidiser, which under certain conditions can thermally decompose generating some toxic gases (NOx) and when heated under strong confinement can explode. Certain contaminants and incompatible chemicals can catalyse the decomposition of AN.

• Ammonium Nitrate emulsion – non-Newtonian fluid, produced by emulsifying, ammonium nitrate solution with fuel, is an oxidiser, which under certain conditions can thermally decompose generating some toxic gasses (NOx). ANEs are not flammable, and do not burn at the range of pressures experienced in manufacture, storage and handling. Excessive heating can cause accelerating decomposition that may transition to explosion only after prolonged fire engulfment.

• Combustible fuels

• Acetic Acid –75% strength corrosive liquid stored in quantities up to 30,000L. Acetic Acid is a Class 8 Corrosive and at this concentration is a combustible liquid. But in the heat of a fire the Acetic Acid could generate flammable vapours.


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Other Process Related Hazards

• Electricity – high voltage network including cables, switchgear and equipment are present on the site.

• Steam hazards related to the operation of boiler.

• Hot water generator.

• Diesel generator for the site.

• Plant air compressor.

Natural Hazards The following natural events are considered credible for the site:

• Thunderstorms - there should be no operation of the magazine complex during thunderstorms and lightning.

• Bushfires causes ignition source in the form of flying embers.

The key issue for natural hazards is the potential to cause or escalate an emergency involving one (or more) of the hazardous materials above. Other Hazards The following other non-material hazards are considered credible for the site:

• Electricity supply failure.

• Bomb threat.

• Anti-social activity / trespass / protest.

• Security breach / theft.

• Emergency occurring with persons at height.

• Emergency occurring with persons in confined space.

• Vehicle crash.

• Combustible materials – pallets, workshops, stores, lab, offices etc.

Hazards from Neighbouring Industry

• There are no specific hazardous materials on neighbouring sites that are considered to present a hazard to the site.


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9 ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER A POLLUTION EVENT

The actions to be taken in response to an on-site emergency are outlined in Appendix 5 of the ERP. The response required for emergencies with potential for off-site impact is included in Appendix 6 of the Liddell ERP. If an evacuation is required, this will be managed by Emergency Services. Orica Liddell will work with emergency services to provide necessary information. In the event of a pollution discharge to stormwater, Orica will work with authorities and Emergency Services to define the impacted area and the Emergency Services would prevent access to minimise harm. To assist in determining the correct response, Appendix 2 – Environmental Incident Escalation Matrix, is used to determine if the spill is to be considered minor or major. Minor spills can be handled locally with site-based resources. Communication of the incident will be to Orica internal contacts only. Major spills will require external resources or have had an offsite impact. These events will be communicated within Orica to senior levels, and immediately to Relevant Authorities in Section 11. Appendix 4 - Pollution Incident Response Guides provides 2-page summaries of chemical hazards and preventative controls for each chemical.

9.1 Environmental Emergency Equipment

The site has the following environmental emergency response equipment:

• Environmental spill kits located around the site with additional kits kept in the Store.

• Contaminated effluent from an emergency would be held until it was tested. The options for disposing of the effluent would be treat and release or removal by an approved waste contractor.

• In some areas of site, the effluent from an emergency could go to ground. As far as possible this will be prevented using the environmental spill kits located around the site. If some contamination occurs, this will be assessed as part of the clean-up and remediation carried out if appropriate.


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10 CONTACT DETAILS

Liddell Plant Establishment Details

Orica Plant Details

Major Hazard Facility Operator Orica Mining Services

Contact person for discussions

Leslie Williams Phone +61864891586 Mobile +61428483332

Name of Site Liddell Plant

Dangerous Goods License

12-100005-002 032229

Postal Address Orica Mining Services Liddell Plant PO BOX 319, Singleton, NSW 2330

Street Address Orica Mining Services Liddell Plant Pikes Gully Road, Ravensworth, NSW 2330

Plant Telephone no. 02 6570 9782 Fax 02 6570 9760 Email [email protected]

Orica ERS Emergency 1 800 033 111 or 03 9663 2130 (Australia Wide)

Orica Personnel

Senior Supervisor Manufacturing

Frederick Oberholzer Phone 02 6570 9751 Mobile 0408 462 881

Downstream Manufacturing Manager

Richard Powell Phone 08 6489 1510 Mobile 0417 809 026

Senior Specialist - SHES

Karen Hartcher Phone +61249395162

Mobile +61401679128

Technical Superintendent

Malcolm Hamilton

Phone 02 4939 5123 Mobile 0411 653 369

Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Michael Butler Phone +61249393719 Mobile 0412 290 910

Senior Engineer – Electrical

Stephen Arthur Phone +61249395051 Mobile +61419910613

Regional Fleet & Reliability Manager

Greg Burke

Phone +61730094929 Mobile +61478318026

ELK Control Room ELK Operators Phone 02 6570 9728 Mobile


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10.1 Relevant Authorities

Section 148 of the POEO Act requires relevant authorities to be immediately contacted where a pollution incident occurs in the course of an activity so that material harm to the environment is caused or threatened. Appendix 4 of the Liddell ERP lists Government Agency Contacts. Authorities to be immediately contacted are listed below.

Government Agency – Immediate Contact List

Agency Number

NSW Fire & Rescue (immediate threat to people or property) 000

Fire & Rescue (for pollution incident) 1300 729 579

EPA 131 555

SafeWork NSW* 131 050

Singleton Council (02) 6578 7290 (02) 6572 1400 (After hours)

Hunter New England Population Health* Environmental Health Officer – John Hunter Hospital

(02) 4924 6477 (02) 4921 3000 (After hours)

NSW Office of Environment & Heritage (02) 9995 5000 131 555

Orica ERS Emergency 1 800 033 111 HVO (Yancoal) Mine Emergency Services Officer (EOS) 24 Hour

0427 436 314 or 02 6570 0283

Ravensworth Surface Operations Environment and Community Coordinator

02 6570 0746 0422 234 825


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11 COMMUNICATING WITH NEIGHBOURS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Orica understands that there is a high level of community expectation around the notification of pollution events. This Section of the report outlines who is to be notified in the event of a pollution event, what methods will be used for making notifications and guidance on the content of notifications and updates.

11.1 Defining Who Is to Be Notified

Industrial Neighbours Adjacent industrial neighbours may be required to activate their own emergency plans, in response to an emergency at Orica. There are no formal mutual aid arrangements with any industrial neighbours. The key infra-structure surrounding the plant are detailed below:

• New England Highway 720 meters north of the plant

• High Voltage power line approximately 1000 metres to the south of the plant.

• Disused airport at the junction of Lemington Road and the New England Highway 1700 metres east of the plant.

• Nearest Industrial infrastructure is approximately 1400 metres to the north-east of the plant, on the north side of the New England Highway.

The following groups may need to be notified in the event of a pollution event:

• Adjacent industry

• Workers in the area

• Visitors and people passing through the local area

• Ravensworth Coal – Glencore - 0439 462 416 or 0428 681 199 (Site Supervisor)

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11.2 Notification Methods

Initial incident notification

In the event of a pollution event that is an emergency with the potential for off-site impact, the key means of notification with anyone who may potentially be affected will be via Emergency Services. Depending on the nature of the offsite emergency, Orica may also initiate communications with adjacent neighbours and potentially affected groups in accordance with the ERP. If a pollution event is not an emergency with potential for off-site impact the following notification methods will be utilised:

• Orica Media releases

• Website updates http://www.oricaminingservices.com/liddell

One, some, or all of the above notification methods will be utilised, depending on the nature of an incident and the potential for impact on the community. The Incident Commander or delegate is responsible for determining the community notification method/s.

11.3 Follow up incident notification

An initial notification will be followed by an update (to the original recipients, or a smaller or larger group as deemed relevant) in the event that Orica:

• determines that a new or different response is required by members of the community or site neighbours in response to the pollution incident; or

• decides to provide an update on the status of the investigation.

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11.4 Notification Content

Notifications made under this plan are to be timely, clear, and concise. Initial notifications may be followed with subsequent notifications and additional or more detailed information over time as required. As a minimum, notifications should include:

• A brief statement on the nature and timing of the pollution incident (e.g. there has been an ammonium nitrate release)

• Which party is responsible for responding (e.g. Emergency Services are in attendance or the EPA has been advised)?

• The action (if any) required by the recipient of the notification (e.g. Evacuation)

Contact details for further information (in most cases this will be the community complaint and enquiry hotline 02 6570 9793 – Site Security).


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12 STAFF TRAINING

Relevant Orica Liddell staff will be trained in the implementation of this Plan in order to ensure it is implemented as planned in the event of a pollution event. The Liddell ERP includes a training matrix and identifies the required training for roles at the Liddell site. The PIRMP will be included in the ERP training matrix. The site training matrix specifies the training requirements for ensuring that all personnel on site can undertake their roles in the emergency response plan. This includes:

• Site induction – all personnel attend a 20-30-minute site visitor induction prior to commencing on the site, which covers details of emergency arrangements, including nature of emergencies, emergency alarm, muster point operation etc.

• Fire extinguisher training in the operator training matrix.

• First Aid Training – courses are provided for all employees.

• The effectiveness of emergency training is assessed as part of the internal audits of the Emergency Plans, & SHES Training model procedures, as well as during the debriefing of emergency exercise.

Prior to going to site, all employees will undergo “Operations Induction Program” (Tier 1) training. This is the formal OMS Induction program that is delivered in a 4-day course. Tier 1

• Community

• Environmental Sustainability

• Health Management

• Risk Management

• SHES Induction

• Workplace Hazardous Substances

Employees are reassessed every three years (Tier 2)

Tier 2

• Communications in the Workplace

• Hazardous Substances

• Major Hazards

• Management of Change

• Safe Work Method

• Mining Services Overview


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Relevant Orica Liddell staff will be trained in the implementation of this Plan in order to ensure it is implemented as planned in the event of a pollution event. Plan Testing and Revisions As outlined in the ERP the plan is tested using an emergency exercise at least two times per annum, one of which will include a pollution incident scenario and the testing of this Plan. This Plan will also be tested within one month of a pollution event, using a desktop exercise. This will ensure that learning’s from the event debrief are incorporated into the Plan as required. This Plan will be reviewed at least annually. The revision status on the cover of this Plan indicates the latest version and the date it was issued.


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13 LIST OF APPENDICES:

Appendix 1 Table of Dangerous Goods on Site Appendix 2 Environmental Incident Escalation Matrix Appendix 3 Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls Appendix 4 Pollution Incident Response Guide Index Appendix 5 Pollution Incident Response Notification List Appendix 6 Site Maps Appendix 7 Pollution Reduction Program Appendix 8 Appendix 9 PIRMP Testing


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Appendix 1 Table of Dangerous Goods on Site

Dangerous Goods Onsite (a) Hazchem signs indicate nature and location of Hazardous Materials on site. (b) Delivery vehicles/and or tankers on site should be instructed to stop unloading

and if considered necessary the vehicle should be moved to a safe area. (c) Safety Data Sheets are available in the Site Offices and copies are held in Main

administration building.


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DANGEROUS GOODS & OTHER STORAGES ON SITE These are typical quantities held. Refer to Chemical register records for exact quantities.

Liddell Register of Chemical Storage

Depot No. Type of Depot Proper Shipping

Name Hazchem

UN No

Class PG Qty Unit

AN01 Roofed Store Ammonium Nitrate 1Y 1942 5.1 III 650,000 kg

AN02 Above Ground Hopper Ammonium Nitrate 1Y 1942 5.1 III 50,000 kg

AN03 Bulk Solids Ammonium Nitrate 1Y 1942 5.1 III 60,000 kg

ANS-33-05 Above Ground Tank Ammonium Nitrate, Liquid

1Y 2426 5.1 - 30,000 kg

AN08 Above Ground Tank Ammonium Nitrate, Liquid

1Y 2426 5.1 - 50,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 75,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 75,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 250,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 30,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 30,000 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 8,500 kg


1Y 2426 5.1 - 8,500 kg

ANE01 Above Ground Tank Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

1Y 3375 5.1 II 60,000 kg


1Y 3375 5.1 II 60,000 kg


1Y 3375 5.1 II 60,000 kg


1Y 3375 5.1 II 80,000 kg


1Y 3375 5.1 II 80,000 kg


1Y 3375 5.1 II 80,000 kg


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Depot No. Type of Depot Proper Shipping

Name Hazchem

UN No

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1Y 3375 5.1 II 80,000 kg

ANE09 Waste container Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

1Y 3375 5.1 II 1.500 kg

ANE10 QC laboratory, sample bottles

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

1Y 3375 5.1 II 120 kg

T-66 Above Ground Tank Acetic Acid Solution

2R 2790 8 II 15 000 L

UT.33.03

Exempt – Above Ground Tank - Diesel Fuel

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 2,000 L

FS.33.13 Self-bunded Storage Tank Canola Oil

Combustible Liquids

- - C2 - 61,000 L

F1 Flammable Liquids Cabinet

Paint - - 3 - 200 L

F2 Flammable Liquids Cabinet

Paint - - 3 - 250 L

FS.33.01

Exempt – Above Ground Tank Palm Olien

Combustible Liquids

- - C2 - 56,000 L

FS.33.02

Exempt – Above Ground Tank Yubase 3 (Paraffin)

Combustible Liquids

- C2 - 56,000 L

FS.33.03

Exempt – Above Ground Tank Various development products/trials

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 3,500 L

FS.33.04

Exempt – Above Ground Tank Underground Fuel Blend

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 8,500 L

FS.33.05


Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 8,500 L

FS.33.06 Exempt – Above Ground Tank - Distillate

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 11,000 L

FS.33.07


Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 11,000 L

FS.33.08 Self-bunded Storage Tank - Distillate

Combustible Liquids

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Exempt – Above Ground Tank E25 – Bulk Emulsifier

Combustible Liquids

- - C2 - 45,200 L

FS.33.10

Exempt – Above Ground Tank - Distillate

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 4,500 L

FS.33.11 Self-bunded Storage Tank - Distillate

Combustible Liquids

- - C1 - 63,000 L

FB12

Storage Container Underground fuel blend, distillate

Combustible Liquids

- - C2 - 8,000 L

RM1 Roofed Store Thiourea 2Z 3077 9 III 6 000 kg

RM2 Roofed Store Sodium Nitrite 1Z 1500 5.1 III 6 000 Kg

MAG1 Magazine Detonators - 0360 1.1B - 300,000 no

MAG2 Magazine Detonators - 360 0030

1.1B - 300,000 no

MAG3 Magazine Explosives - 0042 0065 0241

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Appendix 2 Environmental Incident Escalation Matrix

Material Hazard Class/

Sub Class MHF Schedule

15 Escalation Trigger (minor to major)

Volume Trigger (unplanned release)

Financial Trigger

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AN Solution 5.1 Y >4000kg

ANE 5.1 Y >4000kg

Automate Dye 9 N >100kg

Canola 8 N >8000kg (contained)

Palm Olien N >80000kg (contained)

Companion Solution N >1000kg

Diesel N >8000kg (contained)

Fuel blend – Diesel Based

N >8000kg (contained)

Yubase 3 – Paraffin Based

N >8000kg (contained)

Gasser Solution N >1000kg

Soda Ash N >1000kg

Sodium Acetate N >1000kg

Sodium Nitrite 5.1/6 Y >1000kg

Stormwater N N/A

Thiourea 9 Y >1000kg

Urea N >1000kg

Spill Category Key Actions Communication

Minor Spill Containment, isolate area, collect for disposal Orica line management

Major Spill

Containment, isolate area, collect for disposal, and engage resources (HAZMAT etc.)

Orica ERS, Orica Line Management – escalate to senior management, EPA, Local health Department, SafeWork NSW, Local Council, NSW Fire and Rescue


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Appendix 3 Matrix of Pollution Risks and Preventative Controls

Area

Material

Inventory max (kg)

Pollution Risk

Likelihood of Release

Preventative Controls – Impact to Environment

Preventative Controls –

Impact to People

Mobile Mixing Unit (MMU) truck

parking area – Qty area for single unit – potential for 10

to be onsite.

ANE 8000

Hazardous to aquatic life, can pollute soil and waterways

Low

Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours/dusts

AN 10500

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing in dust. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Sweep up but avoid generating dust.

Diesel 1500

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Low

Spill kits do not operate electrical. Shut off leaks, if possible, without personal risks. Remove all possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area. Use appropriate containment (of product and firefighting water) to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading or entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate barriers equipment.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Do not breathe fumes, vapour. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. When using do not eat or drink.

Gasser 90 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. For component sodium nitrite.

Low

Spill kits, Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact. Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). DO NOT use combustible material.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists and aerosols.

Companion 90 Harmful to marine life and can cause soil contamination

Low

Spill kits, waste procedures. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Contain – prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). DO NOT use combustible material.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes including those of oxides of nitrogen.

Chemical Storage Sheds

Thiourea 600 Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic

Low

Spill kits, water procedures, containment. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes, including those of oxides of nitrogen and oxides of sulphur. Incompatible with acrylaldehyde, acroiein, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, oxidising agents, strong acids and strong alkalis.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Clear area of unprotected personnel. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. In common with many organic chemicals, may form flammable dust clouds in air services.

Soda Ash 6000 Harmful to marine life and can cause soil contamination.

Low

Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to products of decomposition.

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Area

Material

Inventory max (kg)

Pollution Risk




Impact to People

Urea 50000 Minimal impact on water and soil pollution. Avoid contaminating waterways.

Low

Spill kits, waste procedures, non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes including those of oxides of nitrogen and ammonia.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Cover with damp absorbent (inert material, sand or soil). Sweep or vacuum up but avoid generating dust. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal.

Bulk Storage

AN Shed 65000

Hazardous to aquatic life, can pollute soil and waterways.

Low

Shut off possible sources of ignition. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame. Will react with organic materials and reducing agents. Avoid contact with combustible substances. Avoid contact with other chemicals. Avoid dust generation. Hygroscopic – absorbs moisture from the air.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Avoid breathing in dust. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Contain – prevent run off into drains and waterways. Sweep up but avoid generating dust.

AN Silo 50000 Low

Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Clear areas of all unprotected personnel. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame. Will react with organic materials and reducing agents. Avoid contact with combustible substances. Avoid contact with other chemicals. Avoid dust generation. Hygroscopic –absorbs moisture from the air.

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Material

Inventory max (kg)

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Impact to People

Bulk Storage

ANE

500000 Hazardous to aquatic life, can pollute soil and waterways.

Low

Incompatible with nitrites, chlorates, chlorides and permanganates. Incompatible with strong acids. Incompatible with strong alkalis. Incompatible with combustible materials. Ammonium nitrate is a powerful oxidising agent. It is incompatible with tetranitromethane, dichloroisocyanuric acid, trichloroisocyanuric acid, any bromate, chlorate, chlorite, hydrochlorite, perchlorate, chloroisocyanurate, any in organic nitrite, and metal powders.

Training in chemical handling, PPE Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours/dusts. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour. Do NOT subject the material to impact, friction between hard surfaces nor to any form of heating. Avoid all contact with other chemicals.

ANS 400000 Hazardous to aquatic life and causes soil pollution and groundwater pollution

Low

Ammonium nitrate is a powerful oxidising agent. When heated to decomposition (unconfined) it produces nitrous oxide, white ammonium nitrate fumes and water. When mixed with strong acids, and occasionally during blasting. It produces an irritating toxic brown gas, mostly of nitrogen dioxide. When molten may decompose violently due to shock or pressure.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Caution: material can be very hot, and contact may result in thermal burns. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours/dusts. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.

Fuel Blend 220000 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment,

Low

Combustible liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes, including those of oxides of carbon and oxides of nitrogen. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.

Training in chemical handling, PPE slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists and aerosols.

Canola 56000 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Low In compatible with oxidising agents. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame.

Palm Olein 56000 Can contaminate waterways. Low

Combustible liquid. Incompatible with oxidising agents, acids, and alkalis. On

burning will emit toxic fumes, including those of oxides of carbon.

Training in chemical handling. PPE. Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Work up wind or increase

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Area Material Inventory max (kg)

Pollution Risk Likelihood of Release


Preventative Controls – Impact to People

Diesel 51000 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

Low

Hazardous combustion products may include: A complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases (smoke). Carbon monoxide. Oxides of sulphur. Unidentified organic and inorganic compounds. Carbon monoxide may be evolved if incomplete combustion occurs. Will float and can be reignited on surface water. Flammable vapours may be present even at temperatures below the flash point.

Training in chemical handling. PPE Avoid inhaling vapour and/or mists. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. When using do not eat or drink. Extinguish any naked flames. Do not smoke. Remove ignition sources. Avoid sparks. Earth all equipment. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible.

Delivery Vehicles

AN 42000 Hazardous to aquatic life, can pollute soil and waterways

Low

Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame. Will react with organic materials and reducing agents. Avoid contact with combustible substances. Avoid contact with other chemicals. Avoid dust generation. Hygroscopic – absorbs moisture from the air. Ammonium nitrate is a powerful oxidising agent. When heated to decomposition (unconfined) it produces nitrous oxide, white ammonium nitrate fumes and water. When mixed with strong acids, and occasionally during blasting, it produces an irritating toxic brown gas, mostly of nitrogen dioxide. When molten may decompose violently due to shock or pressure.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Avoid breathing in dust. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Contain – prevent run off into drains and waterways. Sweep up but avoid generating dust.

ANS 38000 Hazardous to aquatic life, and cause soil pollution and groundwater pollution.

Low

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Area Material Inventory max (kg)

Pollution Risk


Preventative Controls Impact to Environment

Preventative Controls – Impact to People

ANE 40000 Hazardous to aquatic life, can pollute soil and waterways.

Low

Incompatible with nitrites, chlorates, chlorides and permanganates. Incompatible with strong acids. Incompatible with strong alkalis. Incompatible with combustible materials. Ammonium nitrate is a powerful oxidising agent. It is incompatible with tetranitromethane, dichloroisocyanuric acid, trichloroisocyanuric acid, any bromated, chlorate, chlorite, hypochlorite, perchlorate, chloroisocyanurate, any inorganic nitrite, and metal powders.

Training in chemical handling, PPE, BOS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours/dusts. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour. Do NOT subject the material to impact, friction between hard surfaces nor to any form of heating. Avoid all contact with other chemicals.

Diesel / Fuel Blend/ Canola

40000 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Low

Combustible liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes, including those of oxides of carbon and oxides of nitrogen. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.

Training in chemical handling, PPE Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists and aerosols.

Minor Chemicals 10000 May cause contamination to waterways and soils

Low Spillages are contained, cleaned up and containerised in small containers for recycling or disposal.

Training in chemical handling. PPE.

Batch Tanks ANS 110000 Hazardous to aquatic life and causes soil pollution and groundwater pollution.

Low

Ammonium nitrate is a powerful oxidising agent. When heated to decomposition (unconfined) it produces nitrous oxide, white ammonium nitrate fumes and water. When mixed with strong acids, and occasionally during blasting, it produces an irritating toxic brown gas, mostly of nitrogen dioxide. When molten may decompose violently due to shock or pressure.

Training in chemical handling, PPE BOS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Caution: materials can be very hot, and contact may result in thermal burns. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours/dusts. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.

Storm Water Dams 6000000

Dams contain low levels of nitrates and hydrocarbons that may have a long-term effect on waterways and ground water.

Low

Storm water dams are monitored daily, and sampled monthly to determine nitrate and hydrocarbon level, the water levels in the dam are monitored daily. The dam water is recycled through a water filtration process to consume the water in the manufacturing process. In the event of an unplanned release, samples are taken hourly for the duration of the spillage, and all relevant authorities notified.

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Appendix 4 Pollution Incident Response Guide Index

To assist with rapid identification of corrective actions after a pollution incident, the following response guides have been prepared.

Material Hazard Class/Sub Class MHF Schedule 15

Acetic Acid 8 Y

AN 5.1 Y

AN Solution 5.1 Y

ANE 5.1 Y

Automate Dye 9 N

Calcium Nitrate N

Canola N

Companion Solution N

Diesel N

Distillate N

E25/66T (Emulsifier) N

Fuel Blend – Diesel Based N

Fuel Blend – Paraffin Based N

Gasser Solution N

Palm Olein N

Soda Ash N

Sodium Acetate N

Sodium Nitrite 5.1/6 Y

Stormwater N

Thiourea 9 Y

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Appendix 5: Pollution Incident Response Notification List

In the event of a pollution incident that is an emergency immediately contact the following authorities:

Authority: Telephone No:

Emergency Services (if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property)

000

EPA Environment Line 131 555

Hunter New England Population Health*

Environmental Health Officer – John Hunter Hospital

(02) 4924 6477

(02) 4921 3000 (After hours)

SafeWork NSW 131 050

Singleton Council

(02) 6578 7290

(02) 6572 1400 (After hours)

Fire and Rescue (for pollution incidents) 1300 729 579

NSW Office of Environment & Heritage (02) 9995 5000 131 555

Glencore (Ravensworth) Environment & Community

1800 620 553

0428 681 199 (OCE)

HVO Environmental Officer 0477 316 117

Mine Emergency Services Officer (EOS)

0427 436 314 or 02 6540 0283

Orica Emergency Response 1800 033 111

The following groups may be notified in the event of a pollution event:

• Adjacent industry

• Workers in the area

• Visitors and people passing through the local area

Record the following information where possible on the Incident Description Checklist to those agencies requiring notification:

• The time, date, nature, duration and location of the pollution incident;

• The location of the place where the hazard / pollution is occurring or is likely to occur;

• The nature, the estimated quantity or volume and the concentration of any hazards /

pollutants involved:

• The circumstances in which the pollution incident occurred (including the cause of the

incident, if known); and

• The action taken or proposed to be taken to deal with the pollution incident and any resulting

risks / pollution or threatened risks / pollution.

In addition to the required information, the following information may be useful to the regulators:

• Does Orica require assistance of a particular regulator or group of regulators to immediately

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Is Orica notifying only out of caution in the event that actual or threatened material harm subsequently becomes apparent?


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Appendix 6: Incident Description Checklist

Information that must be notified, if known

Details of information provided to all authorities initially

Information provided in subsequent notification

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

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

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

The circumstances in which the incident occurred (including the cause of the incident, if known).

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In addition to this information, the following information may be useful to the authorities:

Does Orica require assistance of a particular regulator or group of regulators to immediately respond to the incident? Who and advise accordingly?

Is Orica notifying only out of caution in the event that actual or threatened material harm subsequently becomes apparent?

PERSON NOTIFIYING (Print Name):

Signature:


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AUTHORITY COMMUNICATION LOG:

1. EMERGENCY SERVICES – CONTACT FIRST IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY

Authority Emergency Services Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone 000 The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.

Telephone number of contact for follow up.

Other information conveyed or requested by authority. List here.

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2. EPA Environment Line

Authority EPA Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone 131 555 The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.



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3. Hunter New England Health

Authority Hunter New England Population Health* Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone (02) 4924 6477 (02) 4921 3000 (After hours) – Request Environmental Health Officer

The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.





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3.SafeWork NSW Authority SafeWork NSW Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone 131 050 The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.





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Telephone (02) 6572 1400 / (02) 6578 7290 The time, date of notification.

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5. EMERGENCY SERVICES – Fire and Rescue (for pollution incidents)

Authority Emergency Services Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone 1300 729 579 The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.





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6. Department of Planning and Infrastructure

Authority NSW Office of Environment & Heritage Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone (02) 9995 5000 or 131 555 The time, date of notification.

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7. Glencore Environment & Community Authority Environment & Community Manager Subsequent Notifications – Information Updates

Telephone 0439 462 416 or 0428 681 199

The time, date of notification.

Name of contact.





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Appendix 7 Pollution Reduction Program

Detailed below are the site stormwater upgrades undertaken to ensure that any discharge from the site does not cause the pollution of waters.

Area Issue Prevention

Truck Wash

Storm water intrusion in truck wash area

Diverted storm water around truck wash

Contaminated water leaving truck was area

Installed modular self-contained truck wash system which includes facility to recover and recycle water, sediment and oil separation.

Car Park Clean storm water running down hill and into dam through the car park.

Diverted clean water into storm water drain(s) and then pipe this over the gully, by-passing the dam.

MMU Parking Area

Storm water management for area

Provided separation and containment of storm water (dirty) and diverted flow to a new stormepter.

Suitability of existing area

New car park sealed (asphalt) with separation between MMUs.

Back of AN Store

Management of run-off water

Built a retaining wall at the bottom of the hill to separate clean water from dirty area. Diverted dirty runoff to the top dam.

Management of dirty area

Installed new asphalt area around the back of the AN storage shed. Diverted stormwater from this area in the dirty water drain leading to the COW.

Management of clean water

Installed new drainage pit to capture clean storm water and directed down south-east side of 30% AN storage tanks.

Management of COW bags

New asphalt area has allowed for containment of COW bag (storage area)

Management of rubbish bins

New asphalt area contains spillage from garbage bin area.

Fan Tanks Open dirt areas Sealed dirt areas around fan tanks and directed drainage into front of tanks.

Drainage to Dams

Drain management Installed enclosed drainage pipes for better drainage management.

Dam Water Recycling

Filtration system Replaced existing filtration system with automated process.

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Appendix 8 Site Maps

Drawing No: 63574 – Rev. Sheet 1 of 3

Site General Layout – Bulk Storage & Dangerous Goods Location





Drawing No: 63576 – Rev. Site General Layout – Drain Locations

Drawing No: 63575 – Rev. Site General Layout – Site Services and Isolation Locations

Drawing No: 39931 – Rev. B Site General – Site Information – Dangerous Goods Site Separation Distances


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Appendix 9 PIRMP Testing

PIRMP Testing Method Testing Dates Personnel involved

Evacuation exercise 6 November 2012 Brendan Gazzard Michael Wilson Neil Scholes Tim Hare Owen Muyt Arthur James Mark Bush Sam Cahill Frederick Oberholzer Denise Blackadder

Evacuation exercise –

Scenario: Internal fire inside a tank containing oxidising material – TK16 ANS – potential of oxidising fumes, fire, explosion). As Liddell is a 24/7hour operation it was agreed that the 2iC should take control of the evacuation.

22 April 2013 Gary Thomson - Local Emergency Management Officer – observed Sasha Grigull 2iC Tim Hare – Site Supervisor – observed muster point activities Frederick Oberholzer - Denise Blackadder – Capability Leader – observed proceedings of events

Bushfire evacuation – actual event. 11 September 2013 Site personnel

Evacuation exercise –

Fire in AN Shed Bay 3 Michael Davies was informed by the Observer – Denise Blackadder that there was a fire in the AN shed bay 3 while he was operating the ELK. He immediately shut down the ELK, walked up to the Operations office and informed his supervisor Sasha Grigull that there was a fire in the AN shed.

Sasha Grigull Michael Davies Gavin Downes Denise Blackadder – Observer Frederick Oberholzer – Observer Phil Latimer Glen Glen Harris Heath Pervis Nick Hughes


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Sasha Grigull immediately raised the evacuation alarm, while all personnel were evacuating the site; he drove down to the bottom of the site to check for personnel that may not have heard the initial alarm signal. He drove out the site to the muster point and met with all personnel, he went through the PIRMP phone list;

Noel Feeney

Evacuation exercise MMU Truck tyre was on fire whilst loading prill.

At approximately 1725 at Liddell an emergency evacuation exercise was carried out. The exercise was that a: MMU truck tyre fire had started whilst truck was loading prill.

28 January 2015 Frederick Oberholzer, Manufacturing Superintendent and observer for the exercise. Bruce Brown 2I/C and in charge of this exercise, Bradley Griffith Samuel Cahill Mal Jakes 2I/C, Scott Reid Peter Simpson

Tabletop Exercise - Pollution Incident Response Scenario: Loss of containment of diesel whilst loading truck causing damage to soil/ and or waterways. (Credible major incident scenario – Emergency Response Plan).

24th September

2015

Bruce Brown, Peter Simpson, Sam Cahill, Phillip Baker, Darren Poole, James White, Denise Blackadder, Frederick Oberholzer.

Evacuation exercise

Scenario –

A Toll B Double tanker is filling up with Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion ANE) under the load out point for ANE tanks 1 & 2. The driver of the

25 May 2016 People Involved:

Liddell Plant operators, Toll truck drivers, SNP Security, MMU operators, Liddell management, District Manager – Hunter New England


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tanker is on top of the tanker filling the B trailer and is almost complete, there is 40t ANE in total in both trailers.

There is a B Double diesel tanker from Hills offloading diesel into the 56,000L storage tank (9).

The driver offloading diesel notices flames and smoke coming from the rear tyres on the A trailer on the ANE tanker, the heat is intense.

The diesel tanker driver alerts the driver on the ANE tanker about the flames on the rear tyre of the tanker.

There is a potential for the ANE tanker to explode under intense heating and confinement, and the explosion could damage the diesel tanker and cause the tank to rupture causing a loss of containment of diesel going to ground and into drains.

Health, Disaster Management – Hunter New England Health, Local Emergency Management Officer, Regional Emergency Management Officer, Manager of Infrastructure – Singleton Council, Duty Commander ER – FRNSW, Acting Commander NSW Police, Inspection – Department of Industry, Mine Safety – Department of Industry, Duty Officer – NSW Police, Emergency Manager – Rio Tinto

Evacuation exercise

A single tipper truck is unloading ammonium nitrate (AN) into the load-in drive over auger system. The driver has positioned the tipper truck over the load-in, opened chute and elevated the tipper to commence unloading.

The hydraulics of the elevated tipper arm failed, and the tipper falls over causing loss of containment of AN (approximately 20t) spilling to ground and into drains. The hydraulic oil spill has caused an engine fire and possibility a potential fire to the AN Shed.

29th November 2017

Liddell Plant operators, Toll truck drivers, Liddell management, Group Officers – NSWRS, Zone Commander – Fire & Rescue NSW, Duty Commander – Fire Rescue NSW, Duty Officer – NSW Police, Disaster Management Coordinator – Hunter Health.


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Evacuation exercise

Scenario:

A fire engulfs the 11,000L diesel manufacturing tank, this fire could potentially propagate to the 3 x 60t ammonium nitrate emulsion storage tanks, and the other fuel storage tanks in the fuel farm.

There is a tanker delivering Yubase 3 fuel blend at the same time, and a tanker under the load out point TK3 filling with ammonium nitrate emulsion.

The Supervisor responded immediately by activating the evacuation alarm for all personnel to evacuate the site immediately and proceed to the Primary Evacuation point at the turn off from the coal haul road onto the site access road.

22 December 2018 Brenton Hubert – Glencore Ravensworth Opencut Ryan Fromil – NSW Police Chad Gillies – NSWPF Joanne Schultz – NSWPF Donald Read – TOLL Bruce Ambrose – Fire & Rescue NSW Donna Garth - TOLL

Evacuation exercise

Scenario:

There is an MMU being loaded with Reactive ground product through the ANE export line. The ANE pump has tripped on high temperature and the operator has noticed that there is smoke visible that is coming out of the ANE pump, on closer inspection, he notices flames. This could potentially cause a detonation in the pump and associated pipework, causing a knock-on effect to the ANE storage tanks and fuel farm area,

21 November 2019 Bruce Brown (Orica) Sam Cahill (Orica) Darrin Cussen (Orica) Victor Gavenlock (Contractor) Frederick Oberholzer (Orica) Angela Payne (Orica) David Ray (TOLL) Scott Reid (TOLL) Paul Scrace (HVO) Hannah Richardson (HVO) Cale Ward (HVO) Rob Tanner (Contractor) Edward Daniel (Contractor) Don Read (TOLL)


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This has occurred in a designated RED ZONE. The operator stops the ELK manufacturing and alerts the Supervisor. The Supervisor immediately sounds the alarm to evacuate the site to the designated primary evacuation muster point 1000m from the site off the HVO haul road. The Emergency Services are alerted and informed that this incident requires the site to be evacuated and the New England highway should be closed within 45 minutes The industrial neighbours are alerted, and the Ravensworth CHPP personnel are required to evacuate the building and proceed to the designated muster point on the mine site.

Evacuation exercise

Scenario: Liddell ANE Plant is classified as a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) by SafeWork NSW and one of our obligations as an MHF is to conduct an emergency evacuation from the credible major incident scenarios identified in our MHF Safety Case and Emergency Plan, in addition to compliance with the EPA Licence PIRMP (Pollution Incident Response Management Plan)

Purpose:

To test the response from all personnel on site to effectively and efficiently evacuate in an emergency.

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Also, to ensure the team leader who is in control of the evacuation understood his responsibilities as Emergency Controller and which authorities are required to be contacted for both a fire and a pollution incident. Demonstrate to SafeWork NSW that with the procedures in place the site can be evacuated safely in 45minutes and the Emergency Services are capable of closing the New England Highway as a precaution Test the EPA PIRMP Scenario:

There is an MMU being loaded with ammonium nitrate under the 50t AN bin. There is 600t ammonium nitrate currently in storage in the 3 bays in the AN shed • The front-end loader is operating in the shed filling up the 50t storage bin for the MMU’S. One of the operators observes that the front-end loader has caught fire while filling the hopper that feeds the bucket elevator into the 50t bin and immediately alerts the front-end loader driver. The front-end loader driver shuts down the loader and engages the engine fire suppression system, this has no effect as the fire is not in the engine. This has occurred in a designated RED ZONE. The operator alerts the Supervisor.


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The Supervisor immediately sounds the alarm to evacuate the site to the designated primary evacuation muster point 1000m from the site off the HVO haul road.