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Vulcan Mine - Safety and Health Management System Standard Operating Procedure – Prohibited and Restricted Articles

Standard Operating Procedure Prohibited and Restricted Articles

Document Number: Document Owner: Approval Date: VULCAN MINE VUL-SOP-140-Prohibited and Restricted

Articles Document Controller 28 / 08 / 2020


Version Approval Date Review Date Print Date of 22 02 28/08/2020 28/08/2023 28/8/2020 3:59 PM UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN PRINTED

Contents

1. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 3. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 4. PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.1. Mandatory Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 4 4.2. Obligations of Coal Mine Workers .............................................................................................................................. 4 4.3. Suspected Possession of Prohibited Articles ......................................................................................................... 4 4.4. Tools for Striking Metal with Metal ........................................................................................................................... 5

Hammers .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 5. PROHIBITED ARTICLES.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 6. RESTRICTED ARTICLES........................................................................................................................................................... 13 7. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 21 8. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 9. REVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 10. AUTHORISATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 11. AMENDMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22 12. DOCUMENT REVIEW: ATTENDANCE RECORD ...................................................................................................... 22



1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to describe the requirements associated with prohibited and restricted articles at the Vulcan Mine. This procedure provides for classifying materials or objects as prohibited or restricted articles.

This procedure has been developed to ensure compliance with the following section of the CMSHR:

• s140(1) ‘prohibited articles’.

2. SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to all persons at the Vulcan Mine including employees, contractors and visitors.

The controls within this procedure are mandatory.

3. DEFINITIONS

Authorised Person A person who has the required competencies and who has been appointed by the Site Senior Executive to carry out a designated scope of duties.

CMSHA Queensland Coal Mine Safety and Health Act (1999).

CMSHR Queensland Coal Mine Safety and Health Regulation (2017).

CMW Coal Mine Worker.

Competent Person A person who has, through a combination of training, education and experience, acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to perform correctly a specified task.

DNRME Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

EEM Electrical Engineering Manager.

GET Ground Engaging Tool.

JHA Job Hazard Analysis.

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer.

SHMS Safety and Health Management System.

SOP Standard Operating Procedure.

SSE Site Senior Executive.

Take 5 Personal Risk Assessment.

VRD Voltage Reduction Device.



4. PROCEDURE

4.1. Mandatory Requirements

The core mandatory requirements and expectations of Vulcan Mine are that all workers (including internal employees, contractors and visitors) will follow the SHMS as it applies when working. Should a system gap be identified, a Supervisor must be notified immediately, and a risk assessment conducted before the work can continue.

Further mandatory requirements identified include the following:

• all workers will comply with CMSHA s. 39 Obligations of persons generally; • all workers shall be trained, competent and authorised to be on site and to carry out those tasks

specific to their role; • all workers must present themselves in a state fit for duty and unaffected by drugs, alcohol, fatigue

and other physical or psychological impairment; • all workers will conduct a personal risk assessment (Take 5) prior to undertaking tasks and in the

event of a change to the conditions, process or environment; • there are risk assessments (JHAs) in place under which tasks are being carried out. These risk

assessments may indicate controls that go above and beyond the legislative or SHMS requirements and must be followed;

• workers will follow the direction of all signage as if given as an instruction by their Supervisor; • errant behaviours are prevented through compliance to the training scheme, and managed

appropriately through supervision and site discipline procedures; • at any stage should a worker feel unsafe or at risk when undertaking a task, they are to stop work,

make the area safe (if necessary and possible) and immediately report this to their Supervisor; and • if a worker sights another worker undertaking a task, which they feel is unsafe or at risk, that work

may be stopped, and a Supervisor immediately notified.

4.2. Obligations of Coal Mine Workers

Prohibited articles as listed in Appendix 1 of this procedure are not permitted at the Vulcan Mine.

Restricted articles listed in the Appendix 2 of this procedure must not be brought onto the Vulcan Mine without the express written permission of the SSE.

All Coal Mine Workers and visitors are to be diligent in observation for prohibited articles and ensure compliance with this procedure.

SHET Superintendent shall regularly review the DNRME database for prohibited and restricted articles, and update as required.

4.3. Suspected Possession of Prohibited Articles

Where suspicion of possession of prohibited articles arises, any Manager, Superintendent or Supervisor is authorised to ask the person involved whether they have any prohibited articles on them or among their possessions.

Should a person declare they are not in possession of a prohibited article and suspicion remains, the Manager, Superintendent or Supervisor may request the person to submit their belongings for a voluntary search. If permission for a search is denied, the person suspected to be in possession of a prohibited article



shall be treated as if in possession of a prohibited article. They shall be immediately stood down and removed to a place of safety, pending investigation outcomes.

The nature of the search may vary depending on the prohibited articles suspected of being present. Typically, a search may require a person to turn out their pockets and/or contents of bags, tool boxes, lockers, vehicles etc.

4.4. Tools for Striking Metal with Metal

Hammers

Hammers above 32 ounces (900 grams) in weight must be made of a normalised material, i.e. must not be subject to any form of hardening process.

Hammers 32 ounces and below that are manufactured of a hardened material are acceptable on site.

All hammers shall be maintained in a serviceable condition as specified by the manufacturer.



5. PROHIBITED ARTICLES

Prohibited Article Image Alternative Equipment / Control Method to be applied

Date Prohibited

Amosite, Crocidolite, Fibrous Anthophyllite, Tremolite or Actinolite (Asbestos)

All uses other than sampling, analysis, maintenance, removal, disposal, encapsulation or enclosure.

July 2020

Air conditioning flushing canisters

July 2020

Illicit Drugs

Nil July 2020

Pornographic Material

Nil July 2020




Date Prohibited

Handheld 9" grinders and discs Any grinders without a ‘deadman’ switch or grip handle.

4", 5", 7" grinders Grinders with ‘deadman’ switch and grip handle.

July 2020

Fireworks

Nil July 2020

Halogen, NAF, BCF Fire extinguishers

Extinguisher compliant with relevant Australian Standards.

July 2020

Manual Torque Multipliers

Hydraulic torque multipliers, impact gun. July 2020




Date Prohibited

Hammers with hardened heads greater than 32 ounces (900 grams).

Softened head hammers, rubber head hammers. July 2020

Welders without VRD

Welders MUST have VRD fitted. July 2020

Chlorine Gas (used for potable water treatment)

Utilise hypochlorite liquid, UV or ozone treatment processes.

July 2020

Kevlar Slings fitted with metal bolt on towing eye plate

Towing slings without metal bolt on towing eye plate. July 2020

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Date Prohibited

Flammable Contact Cleaner

Non-Flammable Contact Cleaner (NF). Wurth brake cleaner – restricted due to low flash point. Limit to 20L drums, kept in flammables cabinet, labelled appropriately, only use in open areas, ensure product has dried completely before carrying out further work, PPE as per SDS.

July 2020

Double adaptors and similar 3-pin piggy back adaptors

Approved power boards i.e. surge protected power boards.

July 2020

Non-surge protected power boards

Surge protected power boards. July 2020




Date Prohibited

Electrical hand tools supplied at voltages greater than 250V and Class II type equipment

Class I or Class III type equipment. July 2020

Handheld lighting supplied at voltages greater than 32 volts

Handheld lighting with less than 32 volts. July 2020

Karabiners - Non-Screw Lock at Harness connection

Replace hooks with karabiners that have the Screw Type Locking mechanism.

July 2020

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Date Prohibited

Fixed Blade Knives

Knives with automatic blade retraction and/or a guard to prevent injury if operator slips.

July 2020

Paintball Guns

NIL July 2020

Firearms (including car parks and camps)

NIL July 2020

2-Post Hoist

4-post hoist. July 2020




Date Prohibited

Portable ladders nine metres or greater

Portable ladders less than nine metres and EWPs. July 2020

Hydrofluoric Acid (found in pickling pastes for welding stainless steel)

NIL July 2020



6. RESTRICTED ARTICLES

Restricted Article Image Reason for Restriction

Alternative Equipment / Control Method to be applied

Date Prohibited

Explosive Powered Tools

Safety incidents including a fatality

Hammer drill, Chemset bolts, impact drill, rawl plugs, hammer, and nails. Risk Assessment to be signed by SSE. Refer to VUL-SOP-134-Explosive Powered Tools.

July 2020

Radioactive / electromagnetic devices / sources.

Causes adverse health affects

Require Risk Assessment signed by SSE. Refer to VUL-SOP-096(iii)-Lasers and Radiation.

July 2020

The use of personal mobile phones and transmittable devices on site including smart watches, iPads/tablets.

Issues with levels of concentration

Devices not owned or approved by Vulcan Mine, that have the ability (whether activated or not) to connect to phone networks or take photographs are not to be in any persons possession within any operational area without written permission of the SSE. Unauthorised persons are permitted to use mobile devices in crib huts. Authorised personnel are only allowed to use mobile phones (including Bluetooth) whilst the vehicle or mobile

July 2020





Date Prohibited

equipment is stopped at a safe location while on site.

The use of electronic devices including iPod’s, MP3 Players or any other devices in a similar nature with a screen.

Issues with levels of concentration

Devices, not owned by Vulcan Mine, that have the ability (whether activated or not) to connect to phone or data networks or take photographs are not to be in any persons’ possession within any operational area without written permission of the SSE. Unauthorised persons are permitted to use these devices in crib huts.

July 2020

Earphones / headphones

Issues with levels of communication

Use restricted to crib facilities and administration areas.

July 2020

Demolition Saws - hand held - quick cut, off cut, or other concrete cutters

Risk of Injury Sources to be clearly identified and managed in accordance with relevant regulations and national codes.

July 2020





Date Prohibited

Petrol powered equipment

Volatility around/near blasting activities

Diesel or air powered equipment. A Plant Risk Assessment shall be completed for all petrol-powered items brought onto site.

July 2020

Gas powered equipment

Volatility around/near blasting activities

A risk assessment should be completed for all gas-powered items brought onto site.

July 2020

Lead Based & Isocyanate Paints

Cause Environmental harm and adverse health affects

Where necessary sites must maintain a lead paint register and manage in accordance with relevant national codes.

July 2020





Date Prohibited

1-Bromopropane (1-BP) in liquid form (an electrical cleaning solvent, e.g. ‘CRC Lectra Clean Bulk’

Incident underground at a site – worker overcome by vapours following improper use.

Source alternative product. July 2020

1.5mm thick Cutting Discs

Reoccurrence of incidents involving cutting discs

Prior to the use of a cutting disc all alternatives shall be considered. If no safe viable alternative exists, a JHA shall be completed and signed off by the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the task method is safe. Shall only be permitted to be used under a Hot Work Permit.

July 2020





Date Prohibited

Extension leads >20 metres

Approved by the EEM prior to being used on site.

July 2020

Battery powered hand tools above low voltage (32 volts)

Approved by the EEM prior to being used on site.

July 2020

SC2000 Cement

Unacceptable exposure of Trichloroethylene

SC4000 or Nylos TL60 Other substances that do not have Trichloroethylene as an ingredient C2000.

July 2020





Date Prohibited

Lift boxes

Approved by SSE prior to being used on site.

July 2020

Butane fuelled disposable lighters

Must be approved by SSE July 2020

Alcohol

A person must not consume alcohol at the Vulcan Mine other than in an accommodation building or a recreational area designated by the SSE for the purpose. A person must not carry out a work activity at the Vulcan Mine or enter a part of the mine where onsite activities are carried on, if the person is under the influence of alcohol.

July 2020





Date Prohibited

Smoking products (including cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vapes).

A person must not smoke at the Vulcan Mine other than in an accommodation building or a recreational area designated by the SSE for the purpose.

July 2020

Lever Type Load Binders

Procurement process Contractor Management Procedure Induction / Visitor Induction Process

July 2020





Date Prohibited

Open cabin machinery e.g. ‘baby excavators’

Alternative machines if available. July 2020

Star pickets

Wooden stakes. SSE approval required prior to use.

July 2020



7. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SSE Shall review and approve this procedure. SHET Superintendent Shall ensure that all provisions of this procedure are implemented, and

that compliance is achieved. Superintendents Shall be responsible for their area of operations and the

implementation and application of this procedure; Provide adequate training, information, structure and supervision to ensure that this procedure is implemented; Carry-out a periodic review of activities to ensure the appropriate application and understanding of this procedure; and Ensure immediate and appropriate steps are taken to investigate and rectify any risks to health and safety arising from these activities.

Supervisors Ensure all CMWs are familiar with, have access to and comply with the requirements set out in this procedure.

All CMWs (including visitors and contactor)

Shall comply with the requirements of this procedure.

8. REFERENCES

Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld)

Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 (Qld) - Schedule 2A

DNRME Safety Bulletin 130 Distraction and inattention due to using mobile devices

9. REVIEW

This document shall be reviewed as follows:

• when there is a change of method and/or technology and/or legal or other requirement that may affect the accuracy of this document;

• when operational changes occur that effect the currency of the document; • when there has been a significant event to which this document was relevant; and • as a result of relevant audit findings.

10. AUTHORISATION

I, Michael Cavanagh, as Site Senior Executive for Vulcan Mine approve this Standard Operating Procedure for use.

Signature: __________________________________________

https://www.dnrme.qld.gov.au/business/mining/safety-and-health/alerts-and-bulletins/mines-safety/distraction-and-inattention-due-to-using-mobile-devices



11. AMENDMENTS

Version Date Description Document Controller 01 01/06/2020 Initial Draft Rachael Dacker 02 01/07/2023 Risk Workshop Shane Johnson

12. DOCUMENT REVIEW: ATTENDANCE RECORD

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