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EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

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1. OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

2. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

3. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

4. DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

5. EMERGENCY COMMITTEE...................................................................................................................................... 3

6. PREVENTION OF EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................................................. 4

7. PREPAREDNESS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

8. RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 4

9. RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 4

10. EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE ............................................................................................................................. 4

11. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A FIRE.............................................................................................................................. 4

12. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF EXPLOSIONS .................................................................................................................... 7

14. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NATURAL DISASTER ........................................................................................................ 8

15. PROCEDURE IN CASE LABOUR UNREST (STRIKES & RIOTS) ..................................................................................... 9

16. TERRORISM AND TERRORIST ATTACKS .................................................................................................................. 9

17. ROAD TRANSPORT INCIDENTS ............................................................................................................................. 10

18. BEE AND WASP STINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 10

19. SNAKE BITES ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

20. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ...................................................................................................................................... 11

21. RESCUE PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT HEIGHTS……………………………………………………………………………………………..15

22. ADMINISTRATIVE / LOGISTICS ............................................................................................................................. 16

23. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS .................................................................................................................... 18

24. SKETCH OF EVENTS (EMERGENCY EVACUATION .................................................................................................. 19

25. ANNEXURE 1 – BOMB SCARE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM ......................................................................................... 20

26. ANNEXURE 2 – BOMB SCARE – INFORAMTION RELATING TO CALLER .................................................................. 21

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1. OBJECTIVE To ensure that through providing emergency procedures and guidelines that in the case of an emergency, personnel will be able to act swiftly and decisively. Such procedures and guidelines if followed will prepare staff to handle, rectify and/or minimise emergencies that will potentially affect construction activities, protect all employees and assets on the construction site.

2. SCOPE This is the emergency plan for handling emergencies on the Wet Gravity Extension Project at Tronox, that will affect or threaten to affect the health and safety of employees and assets.

3. INTRODUCTION The Construction Manager and his associated staff are committed to the health and safety of personnel and assets on their construction sites. Without proper guidance and training it is almost certain that when employees are faced with a sudden threat, they will follow their own natural inclination which could result in chaos and panic. The effect of uncontrolled emergency situation could be catastrophic and cause complete disruption of all construction activities, damage to property, serious injury or death. It is essential that corrective action taken to cope with an emergency will be prompt, coordinated and disciplined in order to prevent disaster. Not all the aspects of this emergency plan will be applicable in every situation, as this plan suits local circumstances and only acts as a guideline. One essential common feature is the necessity for efficient communications. The Construction Manager and the Project SHE Manager/Officer must be advised immediately of an emergency and be kept informed of all the development.

4. DEFINITIONS

Disaster / Emergency An uncontrolled, unplanned event that has the potential to result in the loss of life, serious injury or major damage to property. There are normally three types of disasters or emergencies, namely:

Natural disasters – earthquakes, lighting, storms, floods, etc.

Man-made disasters – malfunctioning of equipment and or machinery, negligent behaviour resulting in explosions, fire, chemical spills, etc normally causes them.

Disaster caused by deliberate actions of an individual or group of individuals such as sabotage, labour unrest, strikes, riots and bomb blast or bomb threats.

5. EMERGENCY COMMITTEE The emergency committee main functions is to ensure that in case of an emergency all individuals are certain what role they have to play to prevent, control and take corrective action. The committee will comprise of the following persons: NE Project Team Leader NE Project Manager NE Construction Manager Emergency Coordinator – SHE Manager NE Coordinators

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Contractor Site Managers & SHE Officers Project Security Manager

6. PREVENTION OF EMERGENCIES Apart from natural disasters, unavoidable incidents and deliberate attacks, all efforts must be directed at the prevention of any emergency prior to it occurring. This will require all personnel to stand up and be counted for in terms of taking responsibility as far as Safety and Health is concerned on the Construction Site. Personnel must acquire a positive attitude towards safety that will recognise safety and health as the prime requirement for working efficiently. They must promote and foster this attitude with all staff on the Construction Site.

7. PREPAREDNESS The success rate of containing any emergency will always depend on how well prepared a team is when an emergency occurs. It is thus extremely important that every emergency committee member and every single person on the Construction Site, as far as reasonably practicable, must be familiar with the contents of this emergency document. Regular practice of evacuation drills must be conducted to ensure that all personnel are aware of evacuation routes and assembly point and what to do in case of emergency.

8. RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION All contractors Site managers, SHE Officers and Supervisors on site including management are responsible to ensure that their sub- ordinates are familiar with this procedure and implemented accordingly.

9. RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW The Project SHE Manager in consultation with the emergency committee is responsible to review this procedure, depending on the change in construction activities or on an annual basis.

10. EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE Emergency control centre will be the NE Site Office unless decided otherwise by the NE Project Manager.

11. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A FIRE The person detecting a fire must inform and let other personnel evacuate the area immediately following the evacuation routes to the demarcated assembly point and sound the alarm. Notify the most senior person available in the area where the fire has occurred and try to fight the fire with the nearest relevant fire fighting equipment (but only if it is safe to do so). The most senior person on the scene must notify the Safety Officer immediately.

Note: Prevailing winds to be taken into account in the selection of the assembly point. At the assembly point:

At the assembly point:

Take roll call.

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Assist and apply First Aid to the injured.

Do not attempt to enter areas where there is an accumulation of smoke or possible accumulation of gasses.

Notify the SHE Manager and on his instruction call out the ambulance.

The Construction Manager or his delegate, together with his associated staff to help in attempting to extinguish the fire, but only if it is safe to do so.

Establish a control centre. Usually the Project Board Room. During the above mentioned process, the SHE Manager or Construction Manager or his delegate must contact the fire team at or local fire brigade at and supply the following information:

Exact location of fire.

Type of fire and material involved.

Magnitude of fire, example, (Volume of flammable liquid if applicable) The SHE Manager or Construction Manager or his delegate is to decide whether to withdraw personnel if needed, whilst waiting for the fire brigade to arrive. Systematically shut down operations by isolating electrical power and fuel supplies to the affected area. Lock out such sources Take all possible safe measures to protect adjacent installations and property. The fire team or the local brigade to take control / charge of all fire fighting activities on arrival at the construction site. Security to give immediate clearance at the entrance gate for fire fighting machinery and personnel. Construction Management to provide a supportive role. Safety personnel to keep a log of all instructions and notes of events as they occur during the fire. Full fire investigation to commence immediately after the fire has been extinguished and all evidence to be preserved.

General comments on discovery of fire:

Only attempt to extinguish the fire in the following situations: There is no personal danger

The fire is visible and small, confined to the immediate areas where it started, e.g. in a rubbish bin, electrical appliance, stove.

Note: If the fire is spreading rapidly, evacuate the building and close doors and windows behind you to slow the spread of the fire

You are between the fire and a safe escape route in the event the fire gets out of control.

Note: If the fire is producing large amounts of smoke that you may have to inhale, keep low and make your way to safety

The extinguisher is rated for the type of fire you are dealing with and is in good working order. If you do not know what is burning, leave it for the fire-fighters to handle.

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Note: The incorrect type of extinguishing agent can cause it to explode or produce highly toxic smoke

You are confident that you can operate the extinguisher effectively

Note: If you have the slightest doubt about whether to fight the fire – DON’T! Instead, get out, close the door behind you and stay out!

How to use fire-fighting equipment Fire Extinguisher: Use the P.A.S.S. method.

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

P – Pull the pin A – Aim the nozzle at the base of the flames S – Squeeze the trigger, holding the extinguisher upright S – Sweep the nozzle from side to side covering the fire

Fire hose reel

Open the valve anti clockwise

Pull the hose in the direction of the fire

Open nozzle and aim at the base of the fire

Sweep from side to side, covering the fire with water WARNING: Do not use water on live electrical equipment

What to do if you’re trapped

Put as much distance (and closed doors) between yourself and the fire as possible. Feel doors before you open them – if they are warm to the touch, leave them closed. Try to find a totally enclosed room with a telephone and window. Never enter a smoke-filled area.

Use towels or clothing to block openings around doors and vents where smoke might enter. Put a wet cloth over your nose or mouth. Stay low to the floor to breathe the best air.

Hang a blanket, towel, coat or sign in a window to identify your location for the fire-fighters. Do not open or break windows. Smoke from the outside can enter through open windows, and will also hamper rescue efforts.

What to do if your clothes catch fire Stop – Cover your face Drop – To the floor

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Roll – Over and over on the floor

Reporting a fire

NB: It takes less than three minutes for a free-burning fire to reach temperatures over 600˚C!

Therefore the speed of reporting a fire and accuracy of information is crucial, as all

response actions are based on this.

Be prepared and describe the nature of the emergency

Be specific with respect to your location e.g. provide building, floor number, room number

Provide as much specific information as you can on the extent and nature of the fire: Who are you? What is burning? Where is it burning? When did it start?

If any other people are in the vicinity, the person discovering the fire should, while attempting to contain it, tell another person to report it to your Supervisor or the Emergency Controller.

Having reported the fire, the second person should assist in putting out the fire. Fire team members should take over operations as soon as possible. At the same time, actions must be taken to clear all persons from the fire area, other than those engaged in fire fighting.

12. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF EXPLOSIONS In case of an explosion, the area must be evacuated immediately and the SHE Manager or Construction manager to be notified immediately.

Sound the alarm.

All personnel to evacuate the area immediately and follow the excavation routes to the demarcated assembly point.

Take roll call.

Assist and apply first aid to the injured. Do not attempt to enter areas where there is and accumulation of smoke or possible accumulation of gasses.

With confirmation of the SHE Manager call the ambulance.

Establish a control centre, usually Project Board Room.

Safety personnel to keep a log of all instructions and notes of events as they occur. Injured personnel that require first aid to be treated whilst waiting for the ambulance. When under control the Construction Manager and SHE Manager/officer to investigate and ensure that the area is safe and no chain reaction explosions will occur. Systematically shut down operations by isolating electrical power and fuel supplies to the affected area. Lock out such power sources.

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The Project SHE Manager/officer must ensure to demarcate the area with yellow and black barrier tape and ensure that nobody enters the area and that no evidence is removed from the scene. The Construction manager or his delegate must report the explosion through his chain of command to the Regional Inspector of Mines. Operations will only resume after consultation with the Regional Inspector of Mines and permission granted by him. The emergency committee to launch a full investigation immediately and implement an action plan. 13. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF BOMB THREAT The operator receiving the call must:

Stay calm and not confront the caller. Note the time of the call. Try to recognise the voice. (Aggrieved or dismissed employee) Listen for any back ground noises. Should call identification/tracing be available, note the number and try to inform the

security. Calmly ask where the bomb has been planted. Notify the SHE Manager or Construction Manager immediately.

(See attached Annexure 1)

The Construction Manager must: Evacuate all the personnel immediately. Get the SAPS to conduct a plant search and take control of situation. Demarcate any area containing suspect parcels with “black and yellow” barrier tape. The SHE department to assist the South African Police Services. South African Police Services to defuse or remove any parcels. The Emergency TEAM LEADER and Coordinator, in consultation with the South African

Police Services and protection services to declare the affected area safe and allow employees to return to work.

14. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NATURAL DISASTER Natural disaster includes but not limited to the following:

Earthquakes. Tornados Storms & Lightning. Floods.

These are acts of providence and cannot be prevented, although impact of such acts may be reduced. The nature and extent of the disaster will dictate the appropriate actions, but the following general rules may apply:

The person normally in charge of a section or department must take immediate control and decide on the action required, inter alia, a complete evacuation of the entire area and sending personnel home may be needed.

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In case of a storm close all windows, and isolate / switch off all electrical appliances that may be switched on.

As soon as possible after the disaster the emergency committee must assess firstly injury to personnel and then damage to buildings and equipment. The Construction Manager or his deputy after the assessment must declare the area safe and allow personnel to return to work.

15. PROCEDURE IN CASE LABOUR UNREST (STRIKES & RIOTS) When any confrontation exists, the SHE Manager or Construction Manager or his nominee must inform the Security Manager. The Security Manager must attempt to contain the confrontation to the affected area. He must obtain a list of the grievances or reason for the labour unrest and communicate this to the Construction Manager. The services of a Human Resources Manager may be requested when required. The Construction Manager will on receipt of any grievance(s) or demand(s) from employees consult with the emergency committee and decide on what action to take. The Construction Manager will have the full authority to:

Communicate with any aggrieved person(s).

Liaise with employee representative or trade union.

Liaise with the department of manpower or Council for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration.

The Construction Manager or SHE Manager may at his discretion also inform the South African Police Services and ask them to remain at a distance and monitor proceedings. The Construction Manager will now discuss the grievance(s) and attempt to resolve the issue(s) whilst the employees return to their working areas. If this cannot be done, all parties involved will be advised to follow the Labour Relation Act procedure in filing for dispute.

16. TERRORISM AND TERRORIST ATTACKS In the case of a terrorist attack the following procedure must be followed: The Construction Manager or his nominee must inform the South African Police Services immediately. The Security Manager must keep the SHE or Construction Manager informed at all times. If possible, the Safety personnel must assist with the evacuation of personnel from the affected area and assist the injured, if not possible to evacuate personnel to be informed to remain calm and find cover. All employees to co-operate and not try to attack any perpetrator. South African Police Services to take charge on arrival.

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The Construction Manager in consultation with the South African Police Services, to declare the construction site safe and allow personnel to return to work.

17. ROAD TRANSPORT INCIDENTS Any contractor involved in a company vehicle accident must report this to the SHE Manager / Officer immediately. The SHE Manager / Officer will notify the Construction Manager immediately of the accident and commence an investigation. Depending on the nature of injuries, the injured personnel must be treated as per the SITE emergency procedure. A full investigation to be held with the South African Police Services and relevant Traffic Services should the accident occurred on a public road.

18. BEE AND WASP STINGS Locate the barbed stinger on the victim’s body. Do not attempt to pull the stinger out or squeeze the affected area. Attached to each stinger is a stinger sack with venom, pulling or squeezing the stinger may release more venom into the victim’s body. Remove the stinger by scraping it horizontally using a finger nail, card or other pointed object. Wash the affected area with soap and cold water. Apply ice wrapped in a cloth to alleviate the pain and slow down venom absorption. (Remember to always wrap the ice, direct skin contact with ice may cause further skin irritation). For multiple bee stings the victim may need to be immersed in a tub of water. Should the victim have an allergic reaction to the bee sting, immediately call for medical assistance. Ensure the stung area is kept lower than the position of the victim’s heart. Wrap a bandage/cloth about 2 – 4 inches above the bite (ensure it is loose enough to put your finger through, do not cut off circulation). Keeps the victim still, pending arrival of professional medical services.

Allergic Reaction: The following are symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting:

trouble breathing

light-headedness or fainting

red splotches develop around the sting and in other areas of the body

swelling around the victim’s lips, eyes or tongue

19. SNAKE BITES The first thing to remember is to keep the victim calm and still. Moving the affected limb will spread the venom through the body faster. The American Red Cross makes the following suggestions:

Wash the area with soap and water

Immobilise the bitten area and hold it lower than the heart

Get medical attention

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If unable to get medical attention in 30 minutes, the following are cautiously recommended:

Remove tight-fitting clothing and jewellery.

Wrap a bandage/cloth about 2 – 4 inches above the bite (ensure it is loose enough to put your finger through, do not cut off circulation).

The World Health Organisation further recommends that the victim should lie on his/her side in the recovery position to keep the airway clear if there is any vomiting or fainting.

Monitor vital signs.

What not to do:

Do not allow the victim to walk and/or be active

Do not put ice packs on the bite

Do not cut the wound or cut around it

Do not use a tourniquet or tight bandage and cut off circulation

Do not suck the venom out (except with a suction device from a snakebite kit and if unable to reach medical help within 30 minutes)

Do not put medicines or chemicals into the wound

Do not try traditional remedies. Time may be lost

Do not give the victim any food or water/liquids, unless it will be a long time before he/she gets medical care. In this case, give water to prevent dehydration.

Invasive first-aid, such an incisions, is no longer recommended by health authorities. These invasive procedures can cause harm and it’s not certain that they change the outcome. The most important thing to remember is to get medical treatment fast. (Ref to site snake bite procedure)

20. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Assisting the Injured Should a medical emergency arise, stay calm and immediately call for Emergency Assistance. Provide your location. Be prepared to provide the age, gender, and condition (conscious?) of the person requiring medical attention.

After the call has been placed, those colleagues trained in first aid will be contacted for assistance (Refer to Emergency Contact Details per contractor).

Send a person to main site access gate to wait for emergency services to direct them to the incident scene.

Do not move the injured person except to avoid further injury.

Do not give a victim anything to eat or drink, even if he/she asks for something – it might fatally complicate an unsuspected internal injury. At most, moisten the lips with a cloth that has been dipped in water.

Cover victims lightly with a blanket or coat, and try to persuade anyone who may be wandering about in a state of shock to lie down.

Wait with the person until professional help has arrived

First Aider: notify and provide the professional medical team with an incident report

Where external medical assistance is required: - Professional external medical assistance to provide/make the necessary

arrangements to transport the injured person(s) to the nearest hospital.

Provide Emergency Controller with incident report

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Dependent on the condition of the injured/ill person(s), the Emergency Controller will: − Inform the Incident Management Leader − Where applicable, commence with next of kin notification procedures

Lessons learned – review emergency response procedures and amend where necessary.

Note: When treating injured person(s) or when cleaning blood spills, use the latex gloves provided in the First Aid Box.

FIRST AID BOX MINIMUM CONTENTS: Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) make provision that first aid facilities must be provided „where more than five employees are employed at a workplace”. The prescribed minimum contents of a first aid box, includes:

Item 1 Wound cleaner / antiseptic (100ml)

Item 2 Swabs for cleaning wounds

Item 3 Cotton wool for padding (100g)

Item 4 Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10)

Item 5 1 pair of forceps (for splinters)

Item 6 1 pair of scissors (minimum size 100mm)

Item 7 1 set of safety pins

Item 8 4 triangular bandages

Item 9 4 roller bandages (75mm x 5m)

Item 10 4 roller bandages (100mm x 5m)

Item 11 1 roll of elastic adhesive (25mm x 3m)

Item 12 1 Non-allergenic adhesive strip (25mm x 3m)

Item 13 1 Packet of adhesive dressing strips (minimum quantity 10 assorted sizes)

Item 14 4 First aid dressing (75mm x 100mm)

Item 15 4 First aid dressings (150mm x 200mm)

Item 16 2 Straight splints

Item 17 2 Pairs large and 2 pairs medium disposable latex gloves

Item 18 2 CPR mouth pieces or similar devices

Note: In the case of offices, the quantities stated under items 1, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, and 18

may be reduced by half.

FIRST AID – 3 MAIN PRIORITIES After calling for professional medical assistance, quickly examine the casualties to determine the

extent of injuries then help each one in order of urgency. Give first priority to those victims requiring immediate treatment for such life-threatening conditions as stopped breathing, severe

bleeding, and unconsciousness. Give second priority to those whose injuries are serious but for whom treatment may be deferred. These include victims with burns, fractures, and back problems.

The third priority is for those with minor fractures, minor bleeding and other lesser injuries.

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Check Victim’s Breathing Make sure that the victim’s airway has not been blocked by the tongue or some foreign object (such as dentures, chewing gum or food). If the victim has vomited and there is no evidence of neck injury, turn the head to one side to prevent choking. If you suspect the airway is blocked, lift the tongue away from the back of the throat to let air reach the lungs and restore spontaneous breathing. Wipe the mouth clean of vomit or saliva. If the victim has dentures and they are loose, remove them. Lean close to the victim’s face and check for signs of breathing. Look, listen, and feel for air exchange. If respiration has stopped, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately.

Check Victim’s Responses Check the victim’s responses by tapping on the shoulder and asking “Are you all right?” Consciousness means the blood is circulating. If there is no response, check the pulse. If there is no pulse, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but only if you are trained to do so. The well-meaning but untrained person who attempts this procedure may do more harm than good.

Stop Heavy Bleeding Finally, stop all heavy bleeding. Remember that any bleeding, if allowed to continue, may prove life-threatening. Examine all victims for injuries, even those who appear only “shaken up”. Listen to complaints of pain and descriptions of how the injuries occurred, and gather pertinent information about allergies, medical problems, and medications. This can provide valuable information to pass on when medical assistance arrives. Carefully cut clothing away from cuts and fractures if necessary, but avoid abrupt movement, which may add to the victim’s pain. Never pull clothing away from serious burns.

BURNS Taking quick action is important when assisting a burn victim. There are five objectives:

1. Relieve pain 2. Prevent infection 3. Alleviate shock 4. Calm the victim 5. Call for help

Try to stop the burning process. Pull the victim away from the fire. If clothes are burning, get the person to drop and roll or wrap them in a blanket.

Remove any smouldering clothing, or clothing that has been contaminated by a burning chemical. Don’t try to remove clothing that is stuck to the skin...cut it away or leave alone.

Remove all jewellery. Metal retains heat and is difficult to remove if body parts swell. Also remove shoes before swelling begins

Hold the burn area under running cold water for 10-15 minutes to relieve pain and reduce swelling and blistering. The skin will continue burning if it is not cooled for this length of time.

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Alternatively, soak a clean cloth in water and apply it directly to the injury. Cover the burn with a sterile dressing or clean, lint-free cloth.

Never put butter, petroleum jelly or any ointment on the burn. These „remedies‟ will make the injury worse. Doctors must always scrape away such applications.

If the burn is major, monitor the victim’s breathing and give artificial respiration if needed, cover the burned area lightly with a clean dressing, and treat for shock.

Corrosive chemicals continue to burn as long as they remain on the skin. Flush a chemical immediately with water. Apply a clean dressing as for thermal burns and get medical help.

Try to keep the victim calm until emergency help arrives

Electrical Burns Electrical burns can be more serious than they appear because of their internal effects. Never touch a casualty before disconnecting him or her from the electric current, and do not go near a live high-voltage line (call the police or electricity department). If you cannot shut off the current, push the victim away with a non-conducting object (such as a long stick), or drag him away with a rope. Check for breathing and give artificial respiration if needed. If a pulse cannot be felt, give cardiopulmonary resuscitation if you are trained to do so. External burns caused by the current should be treated.

IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING BLOOD / BODY FLUID CONTACT

IMMEDIATE ACTION

Before attending to an injured person wear your latex gloves

Stop the blood

Clean and dress wound immediately

Contact Paramedic / SD Standby person

High Risk of HIV infection following exposure sources

Deep Injuries

Visible blood on the device causing the injury

Device was previously placed in the source patients vein or artery Sources patient has advance HIV disease (AIDS)

Large volumes of blood or if the source patient has HIV Hollow bored needle

Clean up

Put on Personal Protective Equipment, gloves (general purpose gloves, apron, safety glasses and mask.

Spots or small spills (up to 10 cm’s – use bleach. Large spills (bigger than 10 cm’s – Dissolve Biocide / Bleach in a bucket of 10 liters of water.

Pore sufficient biocide / bleach to cover blood and wait 10 minutes before start of cleaning procedure.

Clean the spilt body fluids with PAPER TOWELS

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Disposal

Place everything that was in contact with body fluids as well as used swabs into RED BIO HAZARD bag, close the bag and send to the clinic for safe disposal.

IMPORTANT RULES WHEN INJURY OCCURS: If the patient(s) require a medical escort to Hospital from the accident scene, ensure an ambulance is contacted, do not use a private vehicle to transport patient to Hospital

Contact the following number for emergencies:

082 458 5620 (Henk Myburgh) or

072 029 5935 (Morne Gagiano) or

071 866 1749 (Andrea Stoman) or

082 897 4191 (Rory Morgan) and report the following:

Name and telephone number of caller;

Name of Company physical address;

the place of the accident on premises;

the type of accident, the condition of the injured (e.g. fractures, consciousness, bleeding, heart attack, spinal injury etc); and

In case of potential critical / fatal accident the following must be done:-

DO NOT disturb the scene of accident unless rescue or safety precautions measures must be taken

Contact the Responsible person for that area or activity

Identify all changes to the accident scene

Contact the following Government officials after consulting with Project SHE Manager: SAPS Department of Labour

The security controller to inform the SHE Manager or SHE Co-ordinator of the incident. All injured employees must visit the clinic for regular check-ups. The contractor’s Site Manager to ensure that all injured employees see the Occupational Medical Practitioner on a regular basis as required by the Doctor. Provide Medical reports to SHE Manager.

21. RESCUE PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT HEIGHTS

The following rescue procedures are the preferred methods to be used if a rescue is necessary.

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Rescue—If an elevating work platform (MEWP) is available on site and the suspended worker can be reached by the platform, follow the procedure below.

1. Bring the MEWP to the accident site and use it to reach the suspended worker.

2. Ensure that rescue workers are wearing full-body harnesses attached to appropriate anchors in the MEWP.

3. Ensure that the MEWP has the load capacity for both the rescuer(s) and the fallen worker.

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4. Position the MEWP platform below the worker and disconnect the worker’s lanyard when it is safe to do so. When the worker is safely on the MEWP, reattach the lanyard to an appropriate anchor point on the MEWP if possible.

5. Lower the worker to a safe location and administer first aid. Treat the worker for suspension trauma and any other injury if necessary.

Rescue from Work Area or Floor Below—If the fallen worker is suspended near a work area and can be safely reached from the floor below or the area from which they fell, use the following procedure.

1. Ensure that rescuers are protected against falling.

2. If possible, securely attach a second line to the fallen worker’s harness to help rescuers pull the fallen worker to a safe area. You will need at least two strong workers to pull someone up to the level from which they fell.

3. Take up any slack in the retrieving line to avoid slippage.

4. Once the worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the person for suspension trauma and any other injury.

Bosun’s Chair (Basket) Rescue—If a worker has fallen and is suspended in an inaccessible area, you may need to perform a basket rescue.

1. Notify the crane operator right away to position the crane to attach the basket.

2. While the basket is being attached, the crew leader checks that all safety rigging is done and all the required safety equipment is available.

3. With two rescuers in the basket, hoist it to a position that is above and as close as possible to the fallen worker. A designated worker on the ground guides the basket with a tag line. The designated worker must make sure that when the rescue basket reaches the right elevation. Rescuer 1 gets into a position to reach the fallen worker. When doing this, rescuer 1 must be tied-off at all times to either the structure or the rescue basket.

4. Rescuer #2, attaches an extra lanyard to the line if required.

5. Rescuer 1 assesses the fallen worker for injuries and then guides the fallen worker into the rescue basket, or lowers the basket to the ground with the fallen worker attached to it. Rescuer 2 assists in this process.

6. Once the fallen worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid. Treat the person for suspension trauma and any other injury.

7. Arrange transportation to hospital if necessary. A designated worker must accompany the injured worker to hospital if transported.

22. ADMINISTRATIVE / LOGISTICS

Statements Company SHE Officers to identify witnesses from whom they are to take written statements. They are to take notes / keep record of events, including timing.

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Investigations Incident investigation reports will be completed as per project specifications

Incident Log The Project SHE Manager assist by the Project SHE Administrator will keep an incident log as part of the incident analyses report.

Reporting Preliminary reports, investigation reports, action reports, closeout and monitoring effective-ness documentation will be applicable, as per project specifications.

Checklists Checklists will be used during an event of an emergency of equipment used and persons entering and leaving the plant. This will be kept by the SHE Coordinator and Security Office

Emergency drill reports All contractors will perform regular and relevant emergency drills. This will only be done with the consent of the Project SHE Manager. Notes are to be taken by a designated company employee during such drill; Supervisors are to ensure that they know who is on site and who not, as this will have to be confirmed. On completion of such drill all contractors are to submit a written report to the SHE Department for review. This report format is to be obtained from the Project SHE Manager to ensure all relevant information noted. An action report shall be completed with assignments and closure dates.

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23. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

ANY EMERGENCY ON SITE First Call SHE Manager

Tel. No.:

SITE EMERGENCY TEAM MEMBERS DESIGNATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

Project Manager / Construction Manager – NE (Crisis Manager Team Leader)

HENK MYBURGH 082 458 5620

Project SHE Manager – NE (Emergency Co-ordinator – EC)

RORY MORGAN 082 897 4191

SHE Co-ordinator ANDREA STOMAN 071 866 1749

Security Thornburn Security 027 217 3035

Control Room MSP 027 217 3009 / 3027

SERVICES Fire Brigade 082 896 2155

SA Police Services 027 201 3200

Ambulance Services 027 213 2915

Hospital (Local incidents and accidents)

027213 2036

Note: Before any Emergency Services are requested confirmation from Project SHE Manager

must be granted upon assessment to ensure correct procedural compliance and Control. ALARM SOUND CONTINUOUS -------------------------------- Evacuate to ASSEMBLY points and wait for further instructions from Construction Manager or SHE Manager or any of their sub-ordinates.

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24. SKETCH OF EVENTS (EMERGENCY EVACUATION

EMERGENCY

Inform other personnel to evacuate the area and activate the alarm and notify the most senior person on SITE or the Safety Officer.

Most senior person / safety officer notified must then inform the Emergency Co-ordinator who will inform the Construction Manager.

Try to rectify the situation, BUT ONLY IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.

If it is not safe to rectify the situation, request for emergency assistance externally. (Refer to emergency telephone list.

The responsible person to commence with the head count immediately and report anyone missing to the Emergency Co-ordinator.

The Emergency Co-ordinator in consultation with the Emergency Team Leader to appoint “The Search Team” if necessary.

The Emergency Co-ordinator in consultation with the Emergency Team Leader to declare the area/place safe before personnel can assume.

The Emergency Co-ordinator in consultation with the Emergency Controller to declare the area/place safe before personnel can assume work.

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25. ANNEXURE 1 – BOMB SCARE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM

1. When will the bomb explode? Current time?

Remaining time?

2. What kind of bomb is it?

3. Where is the bomb? Building:

Floor:

4. Do you bear a grudge against this

organisation

Why?

5. Do you know that people may be

injured?

6. How do you know about bomb?

7. Where are you now?

8. What is your name, please?

Does it sound as if the caller knows the building in which the position of the bomb has been described?

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26. ANNEXURE 2 – BOMB SCARE – INFORAMTION RELATING TO CALLER

INFORMATION FORM: RELATING TO THE CALL OR CALLER FOR A PHONE THREAT

ORIN OF CALL CALLER Local Call box Cell phone Male Female Teenager

Long Distance Internal Mature

Other:

ACCENT VOICE CHARACTERISTICS SPEECH English (UK) Loud Soft Fast Slow

English (USA) High pitched Deep Distinct Distorted

Asian (Specify) Pleasant Raspy Stutter Nasal

African Flat Muffled Intoxicated Lisp

Clear Slurred Educated Uneducated

Other: Other: Other:

MANNER BACKGROUND NOISES Calm Angry Street traffic Trains

Rational Irrational Aircraft Factory (machinery)

Coherent Incoherent Office machines Voices

Deliberate Emotional Music Animals

Laughing Agitated Party atmosphere Bedlam

Abusive Foul language Quiet

Other: Other:

DID THE CALLER DISGUISE HIS/HER VOICE? DID THE CALLER APPEAR TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE: Use of muffling device: Company:

Electronic voice enhancer: Office / Building:

Other: Staff Members’ name:

Immediately Inform: The Emergency Controller

As soon as you are relieved, complete this form to the best of your recollection and ability. Write down anything else you can think of. Give your opinion, if possible, as to whether or not it was a hoax call and

any general impression. Do not discuss the incident with anyone else.

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