Traffic Management Plan

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1 Boral Cement Limited Boral Cement Berrima Traffic Management Plan Document Filename: Document Owner: Approved By: CMT-ENV-008 Berrima Traffic Management Plan HSE Advisor, Berrima Works Operations Manager, Berrima Works Version History: Version Date By Whom Description of Changes 1 November 2007 Grant Williams Original version 2 September 2011 Alex Wnorowski Global revision and formatting change 3 September 2014 Michael Curley 3-yearly review Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 1 of 25

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES OF THE DEFINITIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS / DRIVERS CODE OF CONDUCT TRAINING TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTIONS REPORTING INCIDENT REPORTING ANNUAL REPORTING REVIEW Attachments Appendix 1: Local Area Map - Access Routes Appendix 2: Berrima Works Site Plan Appendix 3: Driver Code of Conduct for Passenger and Utility Vehicle Operators Appendix 4: Driver Code of Conduct for Truck and Heavy Vehicle Operators Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 2 of 25

3 1. INTRODUCTION This management plan was developed from the Kiln 6 Upgrade Project Transport Code of Conduct and incorporates the conditions in Development Consents for the Kiln 6 Upgrade Project, Non-Standards Fuels Modifications and Cement Mill 7 Project. The Transport Code of Conduct was developed from the formal submission to NSW Planning Department made by the Wingecarribee Shire Council, Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW and local residents, traffic studies and the conditions of Development Consent for the Kiln 6 Upgrade Project. Traffic Management Plan identifies the controls and management techniques required to manage and control traffic associated with the operation of the Berrima Cement Works. The Plan also allocates responsibilities and accountabilities for managing operational and other traffic issues. The Plan forms part of the Berrima Works Environmental Management Plan. The Plan also enables compliance with the consent conditions contained in the Development Consents for the Kiln 6 Upgrade Project and Cement Mill 7 Project. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE The objective of the Traffic Management Plan is to provide a traffic management strategy for the operation of the Berrima Works including the upgraded Kiln 6 when burning non-standard fuels. The objectives are: Compliance with Boral Group work health and safety SOPs; Minimisation of potential traffic conflict and/or personal injury resulting from traffic movement associated with the operations of the site; Promotion of employee and community road safety awareness to ensure a road environment where all road users feel safe from traffic movement associated with the operations of the site; Compliance with consent conditions and undertakings made to the community; and Compliance with a Driver Code of Conduct for all personnel associated with the operations of the site; The Plan addresses: Details of any restriction to traffic routes; Minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust emissions; Speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the Berrima Cement Works Site and within the site; and The expected behaviours for vehicle drivers to and from the site and within the site. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 3 of 25

4 3. DEFINITIONS DA DoP&E EPL EPA Development Approval - a consent issued by the Department of Planning, detailing site-specific construction and operational conditions that Boral Cement must comply with NSW Department of Planning and Environment The site-specific Environment Protection Licence (No 1698) issued and managed by the Environmental Protection Authority NSW Environmental Protection Authority 4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the personnel related to the Traffic Management Plan and Driver Code of Conduct are summarised below. Site Operations Manager Responsible for ensuring the operation of the works environmental management system (EMS) including the Traffic Management Plan. This includes: Establishing a site Traffic Management Plan and Drivers Code of Conduct; Ensuring performance objectives and targets are established, monitored and achieved; Defining responsibilities for the Traffic Management Plan; Ensuring the availability of resources; Communicating the importance of the Traffic Management Plan, Road Safety Awareness and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements; Conducting management reviews of the Traffic Management Plan; Verifying the implementation of corrective and preventive actions; and Recognising and responding to community concerns. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 4 of 25

5 Production Manager / Technical Manager / Engineering Manager Team Leaders / Front Line Supervisors Responsibility and authority to ensure that the objectives of the Traffic Management Plan are achieved. This includes: Ensuring staff within their area of responsibility are trained and updated on the Traffic Management Plan and Road Safety Awareness, responsibilities, instructions and procedures; Ensuring traffic operations comply with the conditions of Development Approvals, Environmental Protection Licence and relevant legislation; Reviewing traffic operations and implementing strategies to minimise the potential for traffic conflict and/or personal injury resulting from traffic movement; Coordinating the auditing of the Traffic Management Plan to ensure compliance with the development approval; Ensuring traffic incidents are investigated and corrective and preventative action taken; Developing and implementing contingency plans to respond to traffic incidents. Responsible for minimising the potential for traffic conflict and/or personal injury resulting from traffic movement. This includes: Identifying, reducing and preventing traffic movements that may result in traffic conflict and/or personal injury; Monitoring traffic movements to ensure compliance with the Traffic Management Plan and Drivers Code of Conduct; Reporting non-compliances with the Traffic Management Plan and Drivers Code of Conduct; Initiating actions to prevent traffic incidents; Identifying, reporting and recording traffic incidents; Initiating corrective actions to repair harm caused by traffic incidents. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 5 of 25

6 HSE Advisor Employees Responsibility for ensuring that all personnel/contractors are aware of regulatory requirements relating to the Traffic Management Plan and Drivers Code of Conduct. This includes: Assisting in developing and providing training programs for Employees and Contractors to ensure awareness of Road Safety, the Traffic Management Plan and the Drivers Code of Conduct; Ensuring all training is recorded and monitored. Responsible for ensuring that the traffic and road safety standards applicable in their work are followed. This includes: Observing any traffic restrictions; Operating mobile plant and vehicles to minimise need for maintenance and repairs, and minimise noise and vehicular emissions; Complying with any traffic management instructions and procedures that apply to their work or operations; Taking action to halt or prevent traffic incidents; Identifying and reporting traffic incidents; Observing all speed limits and other traffic rules along routes to and from the Berrima Cement Works Site and within the site; Adopting road safety behaviour to ensure a road environment where all road users feel safe from traffic movement associated with the operations of the site. 5. ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS / DRIVERS CODE OF CONDUCT Boral Cement is committed to ensuring our employees are aware of potential impact of traffic movements associated with our operations on the environment and the community. All employees are required to adopt road safety behaviour aimed at ensuring safe driving conditions for all road users. All employees and contractors are required to comply with all the relevant legal requirements and accepted community standards whilst travelling to and from work or on company business. Moreover, the company has adopted a Driver Code of Conduct and all employees are required to fully comply with this code. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 6 of 25

7 6. TRAINING The success of any Transport Management Plan and the achievement of compliance with the Driver Codes of Conduct are dependent on the co-operation of all employees, contractors and subcontractors on site. For this reason, education and training is an integral and ongoing component of the Transport Management Plan. The education and training program are being implemented through a variety of forums; Site induction sessions; Site safety groups; and Project specific induction sessions. 7. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES The Berrima Cement Works is located at New Berrima, approximately 150km southwest of Sydney. It is adjacent to the Hume Highway, the major road traffic route for deliveries to and despatches from the site. The site is shown in Appendix 1, Local Area Map (Access Routes). Access to the site is from Taylor Avenue via two security gates, Gate 1 Argyle Street Entrance and Gate 2 Perth Street Entrance. These two entrances are adjacent to the village of New Berrima (refer Appendix 2 Berrima Works Site Drawing). Raw materials and fuels are delivered to the Berrima Cement Works site by rail and road transport. The deliveries are not restricted and can proceed 24 hours per day, seven days per week. However, the road transport deliveries are usually made between 0600 and 1800 hours, normal week days. Deliveries outside these periods are not frequent. The traffic movement are predominantly from the west along Taylor Avenue entering the site via Gate 2 and exiting the site via either Gate 2 or Gate 1 to the west along Taylor Avenue. Finished products (clinker and cement) are despatched from the site by rail and road transport. The despatches are not restricted and can proceed 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The majority of despatches are however made on normal week days during the period 0600 to 1800 hours. The traffic movements are predominantly from the west along Taylor Avenue entering the site via Gate 2 and exiting the site via Gate 2 to the west along Taylor Avenue. Employees and contractors use a range of small road vehicles and normally enter and exit the site via Gate 1. These vehicle movements are from both the west and east along Taylor Ave and are predominantly in the period at the start and end of work periods. These periods are 0530 to 0800 and 1400 to During kiln overhauls and other construction work the site use a number of heavy vehicles including cranes and other heavy equipment. These vehicle movements are predominantly from the west along Taylor Avenue entering and exiting the site via Gate 2 to the west along Taylor Avenue. These movements are usually during normal week days during the period 0600 to 1800 hours. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 7 of 25

8 External impacts associated with these movements are predominantly related to vehicle density and noise from traffic movements along Taylor Ave and traffic conflicts and/or personal injury associated with vehicles entering and exiting the site. These are controlled by: Ensuring all drivers are aware of the requirements of the Transport Management Plan and the Driver Code of Conduct; Providing alternate entry points and a waiting area inside and outside of the entry points; Collaborating with local authorities to ensure appropriate warning signage is installed; Ensuring road side foliage is trimmed to maximise driver visibility; and Using risk assessment techniques to identify additional traffic controls during periods of high or special traffic movements. Internal impacts associated with these movements are predominantly associated with traffic movements that may result in traffic conflict and/or personal injury. These are controlled by: Ensuring all drivers are aware of the requirements of the Transport Management Plan and the Driver Code of Conduct; Providing alternate entry points and a waiting area inside and outside of the entry points; Ensuring sufficient parking for employees and contractors; Using traffic control devices such as pedestrian crossings and speed humps to control interaction between personnel and vehicles; Establishing and monitoring Shared Zones with 10km/h speed limits in high pedestrian areas; Establishing and monitoring pedestrian specific walkways/paths and separation barriers; Establishing, signposting and monitoring Pedestrian Exclusion Zones in areas of high vehicle traffic movements; Using risk management frameworks and processes to identify traffic controls for activities involving interaction of people and mobile plant; and Establishing pre-determined vehicle routes to minimise interaction of people and mobile equipment. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 8 of 25

9 8. DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT All employees and contractors are to be made aware that responsible driving is a condition of employment at the Berrima Cement Works. Boral Cement have developed a Driver Code of Conduct for Light Vehicles (Appendix 3) and a Driver Code of Conduct for Heavy Vehicles (Appendix 4). These codes outline the driving behaviour required of all employees and contractors. Reports of driver behaviour contravening the Code of Conduct, or other reports/complaints from the public will be immediately referred to the Operations Manager who will institute an investigation and potentially a corrective and/or disciplinary action. 9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The Berrima Cement Works has adopted an Emergency Response Plan that is also applicable to all traffic incidents. In the event of a traffic incident occurring, this procedure must be adhered to. This is in addition to the normal civil emergency procedures operated by the Police and Ambulance and is not intended to substitute the roles of these bodies. 10. CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTIONS In the event of a breach of the Traffic Management Plan or Driver Codes of Conduct, the potential causes of the breach will be investigated and appropriate corrective and preventative actions undertaken. Any preventative actions and changes to work instructions and procedures determined will be documented and included in the Traffic Management Plan and Driver Code of Conduct. 11. REPORTING 11.1 INCIDENT REPORTING Pursuant to the POELA Act 2011, Boral Cement must notify the EPA, NSW Fire & Rescue, Wingecarribee Council, WorkCover and the NSW Department of Health of any incident with actual or potential material on-site or offsite impacts on people or the biophysical environment immediately after the occurrence of the incident. Refer to site SOP CMT-ENV-009 Berrima Pollution Incident Notification. The Director General of the DoP&E has also to be informed of material incidents as soon as practicable as per Development Approval requirements. Boral Cement has to provide written details of the incident to the EPA and the Director General of DoP&E within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred. Boral Cement has to meet any requirements of the Director General to address the cause or impact of any incident. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 9 of 25

10 11.2 ANNUAL REPORTING In addition to the requirement to report all incidents there are a number of other annual reporting requirements. These are detailed in the Operations Environmental Management Plan. 12. REVIEW This Transport Management Plan and Driver Codes of Conduct is to be reviewed every three years, at any time when significant changes to traffic movement occur or as otherwise directed by the Director-General of Planning and Infrastructure, to reflect changes in local conditions and operational matters. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 10 of 25

11 Appendix 1: Local Area Map - Access Routes Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 11 of 25

12 Appendix 2: Berrima Works Site Plan Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 12 of 25

13 Appendix 3 DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT - Passenger and Utility Vehicle Operators DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT For PASSENGER AND UTILITY VEHICLE OPERATORS PERFORMING WORK FOR OR ASSOCIATED WITH BORAL CEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This driver code of conduct applies to all Boral Cement Berrima Works personnel and any other person conducting business for the Berrima works, or on any project associated with the Berrima works, whether a direct employee of Boral Cement or employed by some other organisation providing a service or product to the Company. We are all members of the general community, so you are expected to comply with all the relevant legal requirements and accepted community standards whilst conducting your business. Whether you are an employee of Boral Cement or operate any service to the company, your behaviour on the road reflects upon the community reputation of Boral Cement and in this regard your full compliance with this Driver Code of Conduct is required. 1.2 PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Failure to comply with this Driver Code of Conduct may lead to "disciplinary action" if the employee involved is an employee of Boral Cement. If the breach is committed by a contract employee or visitor, Boral reserves the right to withdraw site access privileges. A warning notice may be issued for a number of reasons, which may include if, you: Drive at excessive speed; Abuse other road users or customers; Do not carry out instructions as advised; Do not observe the site speed restrictions; Do not report incidents/accidents. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 13 of 25

14 Examples of behaviour that may result in disciplinary action are if you: Consume or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst on duty; Fight or commit acts of violence towards any person whatsoever, whether employee of Boral Cement or otherwise; Are charged and found guilty of a serious offence causing an accident. 1.3 MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT As a driver you are required to know and comply with all road rules pertaining to your vehicle (whether standard passenger car, utility or heavy transport vehicle). 1.4 DRIVING LICENCE You must hold a current and valid driving licence for the class of vehicle that you operate. Additionally, you must always carry your current driver's licence with you while you are on duty. If your licence is cancelled or suspended, you must let your supervisor know immediately. 1.5 VEHICLE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING CONDITION All vehicles must be maintained and operated in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers recommended standards (refer to vehicle manufacturer's handbook). 1.6 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY The health and safety of all people employed by (or working for) Boral Cement and those visiting our sites, is of the utmost importance. As an employee of Boral Cement, or supplier or contractor to Boral Cement, you are required to adhere to the occupational health and safety legislation. This means that you must: Carry out your duties in a way which does not adversely affect your own health and safety or that of others; Cooperate with measures introduced in the interest of workplace health and safety, in particular follow OHS Standard Operating Procedures of the Boral Group; Attend OHS training provided; Immediately report all matters which may affect workplace health & safety to your supervisor; Correctly use any information, training, personal protective equipment and safety devices provided; Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 14 of 25

15 Not intentionally misuse or recklessly interfere with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons; Only do tasks for which you have authorisation and/or the necessary training, and for which all necessary safety arrangements are in place. 2. DRIVING PRACTICES 2.1 HIGHWAY COURTESY The on-going reputation of the company depends very much on the way you drive your vehicle and courtesy that you extend to the community. The road is there to share and therefore, it is a company requirement that you display courtesy and restraint towards other road users. 2.2 SPEED RESTRICTIONS As a competent driver, you must always adjust your driving to the existing conditions. Always follow posted signs as they provide vital clues to road conditions and characteristics. You should always apply the following rules: Always reduce your speed in wet conditions; Drive cautiously in fog or heavy rain; Descend hills in the lowest gear to suit the conditions; Always observe the special limits that apply for road works etc; DO NOT exceed the posted maximum speed; DO NOT drive at speed past schools, school buses, parks, shopping areas etc.; Reduce speed from dusk to dawn in areas where nocturnal wildlife may be present. Do not use bright headlights as blinded animals cannot see the vehicle and do not move away from the road. 2.3 BERRIMA WORKS SPEED RESTRICTIONS The Berrima Works site has a general speed limit of 50 km/h with 20 km/h limits in designated areas. These limits are to ensure the interaction between personnel and vehicles are managed to minimise the risk of injury to all personnel. Drivers are required to observe the posted speed limits and other traffic signage at all times. All incidents where drivers do not observe speed limits and other traffic instructions will be logged and investigated and where appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken. 2.4 DEFENSIVE DRIVING You should always drive in a manner that will help you to avoid an accident, despite incorrect/inappropriate actions of others or poor driving conditions. Defensive driving requires a high degree of anticipation. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 15 of 25

16 2.5 PREFERRED ROUTES The preferred routes for access to and from the Cement Works are listed below and should be used whenever possible (refer to Local Area Map in Appendix 1): South Western freeway (route 31), Medway Road and Taylor Avenue; and Illawarra Highway (route 48), Berrima Road and Taylor Avenue. When preferred routes have not been given to you, where possible you should: Use main roads; Use bypasses; Avoid communal areas, schools e.g. (particularly during school start and finish times), parks etc. 2.6 OVERTAKING/PASSING You should always avoid overtaking in awkward, inappropriate situations or where there is unclear vision. In general you should not overtake/pass in the following situations: Over continuous lane separation lines; On narrow roads; Near or on a curve or crest; Near or on a bridge; Near or on a railway crossing or tunnel; When clear vision is restricted; Through roadwork areas. Do not indicate or signal to encourage other road users to overtake or pass. This action is against the law and may cause you to be responsible should an incident occur. 2.7 ROAD HAZARDS During most journeys that you take, there will be hazards on and near roadways. Always be alert for these hazards and make your adjustments as necessary. Examples of hazards are: Rough/slippery surfaces; Narrow or winding roads; Low wires or awnings; Low bridges, tunnels etc; Crossings, rail/people; Animals; Underpasses and trees. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 16 of 25

17 2.8 PARKING All employees and visitors to the operating works and the construction site shall enter the works via the main works entry Gate 1 (opposite Argyle Street) and shall park in the designated parking areas as below: Works employees employee car parks; Works visitors employee car park and operations centre visitors car park; Contractors may park adjacent to their work site provided the site personnel responsible for the contractor have agreed; otherwise all contractors will park in the designated contractor parking areas including the construction site car park; Construction employees designated construction site car park. Parking is not permitted on the public roads for business related matters. 3. TIMES OF OPERATION This Transport Code of Conduct is applicable 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 4. TAYLOR AVENUE, MEDWAY ROAD AND BERRIMA ROAD SCHOOL BUS ZONES Particular care needs to be exercised by drivers using Taylor Avenue, Medway Road and Berrima Road, as these roads are a local school bus route. 5. NIGHT TIME SHIFT CHANGES Employees driving past New Berrima or Medway Village to or from work between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am are required to minimise vehicle noise. 6. RESIDENTS COMPLAINT HOTLINE Drivers should be aware that a complaints telephone number is available to the public to lodge complaints against any driver contravening these guidelines. The contact details are displayed on the signs at the entrance to the site. All complaints will be logged and investigated and, where appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 17 of 25

18 Appendix 4 DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT Truck and Heavy Vehicle Operators DRIVER CODE OF CONDUCT For TRUCK AND HEAVY VEHICLE OPERATORS PERFORMING WORK FOR OR ASSOCIATED WITH BORAL CEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This driver code of conduct applies to all Boral Cement Berrima Works personnel and any other person conducting business for the Berrima works, or on any project associated with the Berrima works, whether a direct employee of Boral Cement or employed by some other organisation providing a service or product to the Company. We are all members of the general community, so you are expected to comply with all the relevant legal requirements and accepted community standards whilst conducting your business. Whether you are an employee of Boral Cement or operate any service to the company, your behaviour on the road reflects upon the community reputation of Boral Cement and in this regard your full compliance with this Driver Code of Conduct is required. 1.2 PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Failure to comply with this Driver Code of Conduct will lead to either the issue of a "warning notice" or "disciplinary action" if the offender is an employee of Boral Cement. If the offending party represents another company then "disciplinary action" may be treated as suspension or cancellation of a service contract or arrangement with that company. A warning notice may be issued for a number of reasons, which may include if, you: Drive at excessive speed; Abuse other road users or customers; Do not carry out instructions as advised; Do not observe the site speed restrictions; Do not report incidents/accidents. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 18 of 25

19 Examples of behaviour that may result in disciplinary action are if you: Consume or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst on duty; Fight or commit acts of violence towards any person whatsoever, whether employee of Boral Cement or otherwise; Are charged and found guilty of a serious offence causing an accident. 1.3 MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT As a driver you are required to know and comply with all road rules pertaining to your vehicle (whether standard passenger car, utility or heavy transport vehicle). 1.4 DRIVING LICENCE You must hold a current and valid driving licence for the class of vehicle that you operate. Additionally, you must always carry your current driver's licence with you while you are on duty. If your licence is cancelled or suspended, you must let your supervisor know immediately. 1.5 VEHICLE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING CONDITION All vehicles must be maintained and operated in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers recommended standards (refer to vehicle manufacturer's handbook). 1.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The health and safety of all people employed by (or working for) Boral Cement and those visiting our sites, is of the utmost importance. As an employee of Boral Cement, or supplier or contractor to Boral Cement, you are required to adhere to the occupational health and safety legislation. This means that you must: Carry out your duties in a way which does not adversely affect your own health and safety or that of others; Cooperate with measures introduced in the interest of workplace health and safety, in particular follow OHS Standard Operating Procedures of the Boral Group; Attend OHS training provided; Immediately report all matters which may affect workplace health & safety to your supervisor; Correctly use any information, training, personal protective equipment and safety devices provided; Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 19 of 25

20 Not intentionally misuse or recklessly interfere with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons; Only do tasks for which you have authorisation and/or the necessary training, and for which all necessary safety arrangements are in place. 1.7 ENVIRONMENT Boral Cement is committed to protecting the environment and preventing air, water and noise pollution. As the operator of your vehicle, you are subject to environmental regulations relating to vehicle emission and product spill. You must understand and appreciate the seriousness of polluting the environment and the consequences of such events. If you are careless or neglect of your responsibilities, you can cause personal injury, loss of life, property damage, substantial fines, and adverse publicity for the company. 1.8 NOISE CONTROL Using engine brakes can be extremely noisy. If possible, you should not use engine brakes near residences and built-up areas. Generating excessive noise is an offence governed by relevant legislation. 2. DRIVING PRACTICES 2.1 HIGHWAY COURTESY The on-going reputation of the company depends very much on the way you drive your vehicle and courtesy that you extend to the community. The road is there to share and therefore, it is a company requirement that you display courtesy and restraint towards other road users. 2.2 SPEED RESTRICTIONS As a competent driver, you must always adjust your driving to the existing conditions. Studies have shown that many truck accidents are directly caused by excessive speed and/or poor road conditions such as surface wear, corner camber, "tightness" etc. Always follow posted signs as they provide vital clues to road conditions and characteristics. You should always apply the following rules: Always reduce your speed in wet conditions; Drive cautiously in fog or heavy rain; Descend hills in the lowest gear to suit the conditions; Always observe the special limits that apply for road works etc; DO NOT exceed the posted maximum speed; DO NOT drive at speed past schools, school buses, parks, shopping areas etc.; Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 20 of 25

21 Reduce speed from dusk to dawn in areas where nocturnal wildlife may be present. Do not use bright headlights as blinded animals cannot see the vehicle and do not move away from the road. 2.3 BERRIMA WORKS SPEED RESTRICTIONS The Berrima Works site has a general speed limit of 50 km/h with 20 km/h limits in designated areas. These limits are to ensure the interaction between personnel and vehicles are managed to minimise the risk of injury to all personnel. Drivers are required to observe the posted speed limits and other traffic signage at all times. All incidents where drivers do not observe speed limits and other traffic instructions will be logged and investigated and where appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken. 2.4 DEFENSIVE DRIVING You should always drive in a manner that will help you to avoid an accident, despite incorrect/inappropriate actions of others or poor driving conditions. Defensive driving requires a high degree of anticipation. 2.5 PREFERRED ROUTES The preferred routes for access to and from the Cement Works are listed below and should be used whenever possible (refer to Local Area Map in Appendix 1): South Western freeway (route 31), Medway Road and Taylor Avenue; and Illawarra Highway (route 48), Berrima Road and Taylor Avenue. When preferred routes have not been given to you, where possible you should: Use main roads; Use bypasses; Avoid communal areas, schools eg. (particularly during school start and finish times), parks etc. For B-Doubles/road trains, use only the published/gazetted routes. Routes for travel to and from customer premises are carefully selected so that: The safest route is chosen; and In an emergency, you can use telephones or other shops, dwellings etc marked on the route. You must stick to the defined routes laid down unless there are exceptional circumstances. Such exceptional circumstances may be: Normal route blocked e.g. flooded; A revised route agreed in writing. Trucks and heavy vehicles MUST NOT use local residential streets; in particular MUST NOT enter residential streets in the villages of New Berrima and Medway. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 21 of 25

22 2.6 VEHICLE BRAKING One of the most important single skills that a professional and competent driver possesses is bringing a loaded vehicle to a controlled stop both in the city and in open road conditions. You may need to brake heavily but you must also be aware of the possible consequences. As a rule, you should always be aware of traffic conditions 1 to 2 km in front of you. In doing so, you are adjusting your own driving conditions to avoid the need for heavy braking. Always brake with care, remembering that the truck will react differently according to the weight of the load, weight distribution of the load and road surface condition. You should never, under any conditions, drive a vehicle with faulty or suspect brakes. You must always immediately report the fault to your supervisor to be fixed. Engine brakes are auxiliary to the main service brakes. In general, the following should be observed regarding engine brakes: DO NOT use the engine brake on slippery or wet surfaces, as a jackknife may occur; and DO NOT use engine brakes in or near residences and built-up areas, as this causes excessive noise and is a public disturbance. 2.7 TAILGATING By law, you are required to maintain a gap between yourself and the vehicle directly in front of you, so that heavy braking will not be required. The gap is based on several factors including speed, vehicle weight, traffic congestion and road condition. During wet weather or other adverse conditions, the gap distance should be doubled. The legal distance for heavy vehicles in areas without streetlights is 60 metres, or 200 metres for B Doubles and road trains. A gap of 60 metres is approximately the same as: The length of four (4) semi trailer combinations; Twelve (12) car lengths; Four (4) seconds. Always remember, appropriate gap distance between other road users is a key defensive driving tool. 2.8 OVERTAKING/PASSING You should always avoid overtaking in awkward, inappropriate situations or where there is unclear vision. In general, you should not overtake/pass in the following situations: Over continuous lane separation lines; On narrow roads; Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 22 of 25

23 Near or on a curve or crest; Near or on a bridge; Near or on a railway crossing or tunnel; When clear vision is restricted; Through roadwork areas. Do not indicate or signal to encourage other road users to overtake or pass. This action is against the law and may cause you to be responsible should an incident occur. 2.9 ROAD HAZARDS During most journeys that you take, there will be hazards on and near roadways. Always be alert for these hazards and make your adjustments as necessary. Examples of hazards are: Rough/slippery surfaces; Narrow or winding roads; Low wires or awnings; Low bridges, tunnels etc; Crossings, rail/people; Animals; Underpasses and trees. Be aware that your vehicle itself may become a road hazard when it is parked on a roadway, broken down or otherwise. In this circumstance, use portable warning signals, placing them metres in front of and behind the vehicle, as well as at the side PARKING Avoid parking on or within one metre of the roadway. If this is not possible, make sure that you use the portable warning signs referred to above. Always park your vehicle in a safe position. Make sure it can be seen and that it is as far away from the moving traffic as possible. If in doubt, leave your hazard lights on! If you are transporting dangerous goods there are additional restrictions that affect you. Refer to the "Parking with Dangerous Goods" section of your manual REVERSING Try to avoid reversing whenever possible. If you cannot avoid it, use extreme caution. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 23 of 25

24 If you need to reverse: Get out of your vehicle and check the rear surrounding area; Check clearances at sides, top and bottom; Constantly monitor mirrors for pedestrians or other traffic when reversing. 3. RAW MATERIALS HAULAGE Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all tailgates are properly closed and that there is no excessive leakage of water from the vehicle to the road surface. Drivers of trucks hauling raw materials to and from the works will ensure adequate separation between vehicles. No tailgating or formation of rolling convoys is permitted. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all loads are properly covered and that there is no spillage or leakage of the load from the vehicle to the road surface. 4. TAYLOR AVENUE WEIGHBRIDGE ENTRY Drivers entering the works via the Taylor Avenue weighbridge entrance are not permitted to queue on Taylor Avenue at any time. Should the weighbridge entry Gate 2 be 'overcrowded' then drivers should enter the work via the main works entry Gate 1 (opposite Argyle Street) and park their vehicles at an alternate location until the weighbridge entry is available. 5. TIMES OF OPERATION This Transport Code of Conduct is applicable 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 6. TAYLOR AVENUE, MEDWAY ROAD AND BERRIMA ROAD SCHOOL BUS ZONE Particular care needs to be exercised by drivers using Taylor Avenue, Medway Road and Berrima Road, as these roads are a local school bus route. 7. NIGHT TIME DELIVERIES Drivers passing through New Berrima to or from the works between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am are required to minimise vehicle noise. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 24 of 25

25 8. RESIDENT S COMPLAINT HOTLINE Drivers should be aware that a complaints telephone number is available to the public to lodge complaints against any driver contravening these guidelines. The contact details are displayed on the signs at the entrance to the site. All complaints will be logged and investigated and, where appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken. Next Review Date: September 2017 Review Date is 3 years from Issue Date Page 25 of 25