Emergency Procedures & Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

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1 PORT MACQUARIE AQUEOUS WASTE TREATMENT PLANT Emergency Procedures & Pollution Incident Response Management Plan Issue 2 August 2012 Prepared by: JR Richards & Sons Occupational Health Safety, Quality & Environmental Department Web site: Page 1 of 17

2 CONTENTS: TABLE OF 1.0 IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO HEAD OFFICE INTRODUCTION SITE MAP EMERGENCY EVACUATION MUSTER POINT POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND LIKELIHOOD NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION TRAINING AND DRILLS EMERGENCY CONTACTS Emergency Services Environmental Incidents JR Richards Contacts Medical Practitioners (Doctors) EMERGENCY WARDENS Responsibilities Evacuation Emergency Wardens Instructions EVACUATION SITE FACILITIES Electrical Isolation Fire Fighting Equipment Spill Control Kits Items of Plant & Equipment Items of Personnel Protective Equipment TREATMENT PLANT EMERGENCY Site Stormwater Retention System Hose / Pipe Rapture Vacuum Tank Rapture Storage Tank Rapture Treatment Tank Rapture Escape of liquid waste into site stormwater system General Information Spill Control Plan FIRE - GENERAL SECURITY, TRESPASSERS/PROTESTORS SITE CLEAN-UP POST REVIEW EMERGENCY LOG SHEET EVACUATION WARDENS CHECK-SHEET Page 2 of 17

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4 1.0 IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO HEAD OFFICE IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO HEAD OFFICE MANAGEMENT FIRE (to Plant, Equipment or Landfill) INJURES (Requiring Hospitalisation) ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT Involving Spillage of substances and/or waste to waterways Any spills (hydrocarbon/waste) which cannot to contained using the equipment provided on the unit Uncontrolled release of landfill leachate Uncontrolled release of liquid from a liquid waste vehicle Uncontrolled release of liquid from a aqueous waste treatment plant All environmental incidents where external agencies are involved (Police, Fire Service, etc) CRAIG SHELTON INTRODUCTI ROBERT MARLOW GREG TURNER Page 4 of 17

5 These guidelines have been developed to assist management and personnel in the event of an emergency within the Aqueous Waste Treatment Plant. As stated they are only guidelines and given the myriad of events that could result in an emergency within the facility, may need to be notified to suit the situation. In the event of an emergency the relevant emergency service responsible to control the situation may implement they own procedures. The Aqueous Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) is located within the old Port Macquarie Landfill site on Kingfisher Road Port Macquarie which comprises of a transfer station operated by Port Macquarie Hasting Council and the AWTP, mechanical workshop, office and vehicle parking shed all controlled by JR Richards & Sons. The AWTP is situated in the north western corner of the site and compresses of two transfer tanks, six holding tanks and two treatment tanks. All tanks are within a bund. 3.0 SITE MAP Entry & Exit to Kingfisher Rd Aqueous Water Plant Emergency Muster Point Catchment Dams 4.0 EMERGENCY EVACUATION MUSTER POINT In the event of an emergency the alarm will be activated and persons are to make their way safely and orderly to the Muster Point located in the car park across from the Administration building. Person must remain at the Muster Point until instructed by the Regional Manager or next Senior to return to duties or leave the site. Page 5 of 17

6 5.0 POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND LIKELIHOOD The facility is designed to separate liquid grease trap waste into a substance acceptable for disposal to sewage and bio-waste used in pasture improvement or disposal at licensed facility. There are no chemicals used at the facility, the substance does not admit hazardous fumes, vapour or mist and it is not hazardous to humans or fauna. Given the nature of the substance there are two potential hazards which can be identified being, release to environment for bund and odours. Failure of single tank LOW RISK Hazard: The liquid held within the tank would be released into the bunded area. Control: The bund is designed to retain the contents of the largest tanks in the event of an uncontrolled release. Likelihood: Tanks are inspected monthly as part of the site Health, Safety & Environmental Plan. All concerns and non-conformances are placed in the depot action plan for actioning. Periodic thickness testing is conducted of all tanks to ensure there structural integrity. Therefore any concerns with the integrity of the tanks should be identified prior to any uncontrolled release. Failure of multiple tanks (more than two tanks) MEDIUM RISK Hazard: The liquid would flow from the bund into the sites stormwater retention system. Control: The liquid would be contained within the sites stormwater retention system and collected using vacuum tankers. Likelihood: Tanks are inspected monthly as part of the site Health, Safety & Environmental Plan. All concerns and non-conformances are placed in the depot action plan for actioning. Periodic thickness testing is conducted of all tanks to ensure there structural integrity. Therefore any concerns with the integrity of the tanks should be identified prior to any uncontrolled release. Odour for release LOW RISK Hazard: Uncontrolled release of large quantity of liquid resulting and high levels and odour. Control: Remove liquid using onsite vacuum tankers. Likelihood: Tanks are inspected monthly as part of the site Health, Safety & Environmental Plan. All concerns and non-conformances are placed in the depot action plan for actioning. Periodic thickness testing is conducted of all tanks to ensure there structural integrity. Therefore any concerns with the integrity of the tanks should be identified prior to any uncontrolled release resulting in odours being admitted. Page 6 of 17

7 6.0 NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION Uncontrolled release The site is located within a hollow with stormwater being collected onsite and stored in a dam prior to release into the Council sewage system. All uncontrolled releases which escape the bund will be contained onsite therefore having no impact on neighbours. Odours The waste contains no chemicals therefore the odour released is not a health concern however the smell could be a nuisance to neighbours within close proximity. Neighbours are located 200 metres to the North, 700 metres to the East, 400 metres to the South and 400 metres to the West. Given the distance from neighbours including the site is within a hollow it is believed the only neighbour that may require notification with be those located to the north of the facility along Kingfisher Road. Notification Process Once an uncontrolled release has been identified and relevant company and government department notified the Depot Manager under instruction from the Senior Manager Head Office will arrange and oversee a door knock of neighbour along Kingfisher Road advising them of the nature of the odour and what actions are being taken to control the situation. On completion of notifying all neighbour the Depot Manager shall document the time notification process commenced and was completed in the diary and inform the Senior Manager Head Office of completion. 7.0 TRAINING AND DRILLS All employees are trained in the sites emergency procedures with site emergency drills carried out annually. For further information refer to the Site Health, Safety & Environmental Plan. Page 7 of 17

8 8.0 EMERGENCY CONTACTS 8.1 Emergency Services Fire 000 Police 000 Ambulance 000 Other service refer to site emergency contact list 8.2 Environmental Incidents In the event of an environmental incident resulting in harm or damage to the environmental (land, water, air) or injury to persons (resulting from the environmental incident) numerous government departments must be immediately contacted. This is to be undertaken by Senior Management from Head Office. The contact details for these persons are listed on the site Emergency Contacts lists. Managers are to refer to procedure WP-QA-506 Reporting Environmental Incidents for further details. 8.3 JR Richards Contacts Refer to site Emergency Contacts List 8.4 Medical Practitioners (Doctors) Refer to site Emergency Contacts List Page 8 of 17

9 9.0 EMERGENCY WARDENS DEPOT Emergency Warden Assistant Warden Person Regional Manager Operations Manager In the absence of a Warden the next most senior person shall assume charge of the situation. 9.1 Responsibilities Emergency Warden /s take control of the emergency situation coordinate the required response communicate with other Emergency Wardens (if applicable) ensure emergency services are contacted, if required ensure all personnel are accounted for communicate with personnel within their area check that their area is clear of personnel ensure Senior Manager Head Office has been advised 9.2 Evacuation Emergency Wardens Instructions If an evacuation is required the Warden shall assume all responsibilities for the evacuation procedures. This manual should be taken to the assembly point. If an evacuation is required, it should be coordinated in the following way: a. Upon notification assess the likely severity of the emergency. b. The following is the form the evacuation announcement should take. There is an emergency located at (give location) All staff and visitors are to evacuate immediately and assemble at (name of assembly area) Evacuation should be via (tell which exit to use) THIS IS NOT A DRILL Repeat Twice c. Notify the fire brigade, police and ambulance 000 of the emergency. d. Notify surrounding businesses of the possible risk. e. At the Emergency Muster Area, account for all personnel and visitors. f. Contact the Manager & Tuncurry Office and advise of the Emergency. g. Liaise with the police, fire brigade and ambulance. h. Authorise the all clear to be given to resume work. i. Organise evacuation drills at least annually. Page 9 of 17

10 10.0 EVACUATION a. On hearing that an evacuation may be required Perform safety and security duties for your section Turn off electrical equipment Collect your personal effects Wait at your work station for further instruction b. On hearing this, or other, evacuation notice There is an emergency located at (give location) All staff and visitors are to evacuate immediately and assemble at (name of assembly area) Evacuation should be via (tell which exit to use) THIS IS NOT A DRILL EVACUATE THE BUILDING, MRF, WORKSHOP OR OFFICE (WORK AREA) IN AN ORDERLY MANNER a. If a warden is not available, still evacuate work area in an orderly manner. b. Obey the instructions of wardens (and assistants) c. After exiting work area, move directly to the designated assembly area. d. Only re-enter work areas after the all clear is given by the emergency services or warden. e. Record all actions on Emergency Log Sheet Page 10 of 17

11 11.0 SITE FACILITIES 11.1 Electrical Isolation The electrical isolation points are located: SITE TYPE LOCATION Plant Switch Workshop western wall Workshop Switch Workshop western wall / Main switchboard in truck parkup shed 11.2 Fire Fighting Equipment Fire extinguishers are located within the facility and sign posted Fire hose reels are located within the facility and on the external walls of buildings. Fire hydrants are located 11.3 Spill Control Kits Spill kits are located in the following areas: Workshop Truck park-up bay A bulk supply of absorbent material is stored within the workshop store area 11.3 Items of Plant & Equipment Plant & Equipment listed below may be used to control a emergency onsite, these items may not be at the facility at the time of the incident but within the local area. Vacuum tankers Absorbent material Street sweeper 11.4 Items of Personnel Protective Equipment The following PPE is available onsite. PVC gloves Aprons Face shields PVC suits Respiratory protection Page 11 of 17

12 12.0 TREATMENT PLANT EMERGENCY 12.1 Site Stormwater Retention System In the event of a catastrophic incident resulting in loss of liquid waste from the facilities bunding system the substance would flow through the sites stormwater system where it will be collected in a catchment dam to the east of the yard. This dam is designed to catch all stormwater and leachate from the site where it is recirculated through an irrigation system over the old landfill those retaining all liquid onsite Hose / Pipe Rapture In the event of a hose or pipe rupturing during waste transfer the following guideline is to be followed. a. Turn off pump. b. Turn off all taps and valves c. Hose down spillage into drainage system and pump into tank using serviceable pipe/hose Vacuum Tank Rapture In the event of a Vacuum Tank rupturing (these are the tanks the waste is first pump into from the pumpout truck) the following guidelines are to be followed: a. Stop pump. b. Close off all valves. c. To remove waste from Vacuum Tank open valve on bottom of tank and transfer waste to trommel and into pump pit. Pump waste to relevant storage tank/s 12.4 Storage Tank Rapture In the event of a Storage Tank rapture (these are the 6 large tanks on the western side of the plant) the following guidelines are to be followed. a. Stop pump (if pumping waste into tank). b. Close off all valves. c. Connect transfer hose to outlet pipe on side of tank. d. Review the tank storage whiteboard to find a storage tank which can hold the waste from the ruptured tank. e. Run outlet hose to transfer pit below trommel. f. Transfer waste from ruptured tank to suitable storage tank Treatment Tank Rapture NOTE: Do not transfer waste to Treatment Tank unless suitable to do so. Page 12 of 17

13 In the event of the Treatment Tank rupturing (this is the large tank on the eastern side of the plant) the following guidelines are to be followed. a. Stop pump (if pumping waste into tank). b. Close off all valves. c. Connect transfer hose to outlet pipe on side of tank. d. Review the tank storage whiteboard to find a holding tank which can hold the waste from the ruptured tank. e. Run outlet hose to transfer pit below trommel. f. Transfer waste from the ruptured tank to suitable storage tank. g. Only transfer the waste from the tank to below rupture, do not empty tank if not required. h. Clean area by hosing waste into pit and transferring to storage tanks 12.6 Escape of liquid waste into site stormwater system a. Notify Council emergency contact and advice of escape. b. Where possible bund off stormwater drains to prevent further liquid entering system. c. Inspect stormwater catchment dam to ensure the system is operating correctly. d. Place absorbent soxs over dam to catch and soak up substance/liquid General Information a. No waste is to be pumped into sewage system. b. The bund has the capacity to hold the total of 3 storage tanks. c. If the bund is unable to hold the waste the manager is to arrange for the contract waste collector to come to site with a tanker large enough to hold the amount of waste. Contact our Liquid waste department to arrange emergency vacuum tankers for site. d. If all storage tanks are full check whiteboard and procedure WP-OP-501 to see if any waste can be transferred from storage tank to treatment tank. This will enable spilt waste to be pumped into a storage tank. Page 13 of 17

14 12.6 Spill Control Plan Detect Spill Assess scale of incident Trace source of spill Emergency If Required Call Senior Manager Tuncurry Office to notify Relevant Authorities e.g. EPA, Council Stop discharge Notify Manager Supervisor Contact Emergency Services Monitor Eg. Atmosphere for Hazardous substances, odour Contain spill Eg. Emergency spill kits And use appropriate PPE Seek expert advice &/or assistance Restore site to original condition (eg. Cleanup, Rehabilitation) Complete OSHE report form. Post spill monitoring if required WARNING Substances may be hazardous. Refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet or seek emergency advice before exposing yourself to hazards. Page 14 of 17

15 13.0 FIRE - GENERAL If you discover a Fire in your work area a. Raise the alarm Use the emergency air horn to notify all (Anyone can do this) Notify a fire warden If no Wardens are available- contact JRR management. Give location of the fire and describe immediate threat b. Warn other occupants in the work area. c. Attend to human life in immediate danger. Call a First Aid Officer if any personnel are injured d. Switch off electrical power and stop machinery near the fire, if possible. e. If the fire is small attempt to extinguish the fire with an appropriate fire extinguisher. (Do Not attempt to extinguish a fire with water, where the use of water is allowed, until the electrical power supply in the area is isolated). f. If heavy smoke is present crawl on the floor. g. The warden will direct the evacuation of the work area if it is necessary. h. If no warden is present, evacuate the work area in an orderly manner SECURITY, TRESPASSERS/PROTESTORS a. Assess the situation. b. Contact JRR Management. c. Relevant authorities to be contacted by JRR management or other responsible person. d. Personnel must not place themselves in danger. e. Where possible record details of persons involved eg clothing worn, colour of hair, height, build, what was said, nationality and vehicles involved SITE CLEAN-UP Following an aqueous waste spill the site is to be cleaned by hosing down the site with onsite facilities and collecting on run-off with a vacuum tanker which is then transferred back into the facility or transported to a licensed facility POST REVIEW Following an incident a formal review meeting is to be held chaired by the Compliance Manager with site management and wardens. During this meeting the processes undertaken to notify, control and clean-up the event shall be examined taking into account timeframes, notification processes, control actions and services engaged and clean-up activities. During this review each element will be looked at to ascertain if the process could have been undertaken in a more timely manner and more suitable actions could have been employed. Page 15 of 17

16 EMERGENCY LOG SHEET To be completed by personnel managing an emergency situation NAME: DATE: TIME REQUEST ACTION Signature:... EVACUATION WARDENS CHECK-SHEET Page 16 of 17

17 Duties- Check for and advise personnel to evacuate to the Emergency Muster Area. Item Actions Comments 1 Activate emergency evacuation alarm. 2 Direct personnel to evacuate to Emergency Muster Area. 3 Account for all personnel. 4 Secure the Area. Do not let personnel re-enter buildings/depot. 6 Record all actions on Emergency Log Sheet. Signed: Date: Page 17 of 17