Welcome to the Site Access and Village Induction

Module: Travel and Village requirements.

This induction should take around 25 minutes to complete. You are required to read the information carefully. This document is a downloadable PDF which may be saved and referred to while completing your induction. At the conclusion of each module, a questionnaire will appear. You must answer questions correctly to progress through the induction. There is a minimum pass mark you will need to achieve before you can continue At the end of successfully completing the induction, you will receive a certificate that you can print. You must complete this induction in one session without losing your progress. If you experience technical difficulties please email induct@dgo.com.au for assistance.

The Challenger Community

About the Induction

The site access and village induction has been tailored to provide information regarding your stay at the Challenger

Gold Mine Site.

It provides information, instruction and training about getting to and from Challenger, the services available on site, the code of conduct required as a member of the Challenger Community, medical and other emergencies, safety at the accommodation Village, environment and cultural and general safety information.

Exploration 1993

Discovered May 1995

Operations commenced in October 2002

Open pit produced 120,000 oz in total

Underground commenced February 2004

1,000,000 Man hours January 2006

Overview of Challenger Gold Mine

Challenger is located in the far North of South Australia it is 140km SW

of Coober Pedy, on Mobella Station (Jumbuck Pastoral Lease)

Flight times from Adelaide are around an hour and 45 minutes.

If driving access by the Commonwealth Hill Rd off the Stuart Highway,

110km Nth of Glendambo via a 170km length of dirt Rd to Challenger

The site consists of an underground mine, gold processing plant,

exploration core yard and an accommodation village all

co-located within the mining lease.

MHF

Challenger has been determined by Safework SA as a Major Hazard Facility. As a result this requires an extra layer of Safety Management to address potential for any Major Incident involving Schedule 15 chemicals.

Information on Major Hazard Facilities legislation can be found on the Safework SA website at

http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/show_page.jsp?id=112281

Getting To Challenger by Air

You will be advised of your required book in time by your contact at the Challenger Mine Site for your flight via an Air

South Charter in the General Aviation Terminal in Adelaide Airport.

To locate the Air South terminal please refer to the pinned location on the map below.

Getting To Challenger by Air It is important to note that the aircraft in use do not have any amenities on board, ear plugs are offered at the counter as the trip can be noisy without them. Failure to arrive at the airport on time may result in the loss of your seat and disciplinary action.

Standard charter information is available upon request from your site contact, as these times are subject to change please abide by the time provided by your site contact as flights may vary from time to time.

Baggage is limited to a maximum of 10kg's, in special circumstances permission can be gained to raise the restriction to 15kg's. Large or heavy items can be freighted to site by company transport please inquire with your contact at the Challenger Mine Site if either service is required.

Alcohol consumption at the airport and on the aircraft is prohibited, the pilots have an obligation to refuse intoxicated passengers.

Getting to Challenger By Road You must be authorised to drive to site. The site access road is a very remote pastoral access road located on the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA). Departure from the designated route of travel is both hazardous and an offence under Department of Defence regulations. Although the access road is a pastoral private road the sites traffic management plan requires that drivers follow all laws under the Road Rules that would be attributable to a major unsealed country road. This includes but is not limited to meeting road worthiness requirements, use of seatbelts and obeying any posted maximum speed limits. Ensure you are well prepared for the trip, there is no mobile phone coverage so a satellite phone is strongly recommended.

A minimum of 5 litres of water must always be carried for this trip. Site procedures require that you establish an on site "Buddy" to monitor your travel and in the event you do not call in at the designated time they are to advise the Challenger Emergency Coordinator. In the event that you break down or have an accident during your journey never leave your vehicle.

Getting to Challenger By Road

Challenger is located in the remote Northern Pastoral District of South Australia.

If traveling to and from Challenger by road it is essential you follow the Site Remote travel procedure the document is available from your site contact.

Country and long distance travelling includes a number of known Hazards of which include;

• Livestock and wildlife on roads

• Road surfaces that are subject to change without warning and flooding

• Driver fatigue and distraction

• Shared use with pastoral vehicles motorbikes and road trains

DO NOT BECOME A STATISTIC; WEAR A SEAT BELT, DRIVE TO CONDITIONS, TAKE

FREQUENT BREAKS, FOLLOW THE ROAD RULES AND COMPLY WITH THE SITE

REMOTE TRAVEL PROCEDURE

CHALLENGER MINE SITE VISITOR INFORMATION SHEET

The Challenger Mine site is approximately a ten hour drive from Adelaide and about 3.5 hours from Glendambo or Coober Pedy, the nearest

towns. There is ~170km of dirt road once you turn off the Stuart Highway. This turn-off is located 110km north of Glendambo and 140km

south of Coober Pedy. The access road is a private station road so please respect the wishes of the station personnel when using their

road. The mine and access road are within the Woomera Prohibited Area so visits must be authorised through the mine site.

Visits to site must be authorised by the Operations Manager or delegate, and visitors must have a Gold Stealing Detection Unit Police clearance prior

to their visit.

Challenger Gold Mine is very remote and we ask visitors to comply with our procedures for driving in this remote area.

PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE FOR THE TRIP

Use an appropriate vehicle for the trip; preferably a 4WD (check the road condition if using a conventional vehicle), with a bull bar, spare tyres, a good

jack, a remote area first aid kit, emergency water (at least 5 litres) and food, and if possible a satellite phone – there is NO mobile phone coverage.

Ensure your vehicle is reliable, and has good tyres, correctly inflated.

LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE

Please call the person you are visiting on site

from either Coober Pedy or Glendambo and

let them know when you expect to arrive at

the mine (usually ~ 3.5 hours). When you

leave site ring the mine from either Coober

Pedy or Glendambo on the way out and let us

know you arrived there safely. If you cannot

contact the person you particularly wanted to

talk to (ie after hours), use one of the

alternate numbers and ask someone to pass

on your message. THERE IS NOWHERE TO BUY FUEL – HAVE

ENOUGH FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP

IF YOU BREAK DOWN OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT,

STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE

USE THE BYPASS ROADS INSTEAD OF DRIVING

THROUGH THE HOMESTEAD AREAS

TRAVEL AT SAFE SPEEDS, REMEMBERING THAT

ANIMALS AND MOTOR BIKES MAY ENTER IT FROM

ANY POINT ALONG IT

SITE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Kingsgate 08 8450 0103

Underground Operations

08 8670 4068

Village Office 08 8450 0129

ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBERS

Sodexho & Village 08 8450 0129

Medical Centre 08 8450 0111

DGO Processing 08 8450 0112

08 8450 0065

Emergency Coordinator 08 8450 0168

OTHER EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Remember, when using a satellite phone, you may need

to dial country code ,61 and/or the area code before

dialling the number; ie in SA either 618 or 08 before

dialling the number

RFDS EMERGENCY 08 8642 5555

Coober Pedy hospital 08 8672 5009

Coober Pedy Police 08 8672 5056

Coober Pedy CFS 08 8672 5000

St John Ambulance 08 000

Bulgunnia Station 08 8672 8935

Commonwealth Hill Station 08 8672 1907

Radio contact with Challenger Mine is unlikely unless

you are within sight of the mine

Emergency/Medic UHF 25 & VHF 1

Underground Mining VHF 2

Mill UHF 39

LOCATION MAP

Facilities at the Village

A number of facilities are available at the Challenger Village, it is important to note that there is no mobile phone coverage on site, wireless internet is provided at no charge and WIFI compatible phones with a Skype or similar application will help you keep in contact with friends and family. Payphones are also available at the Village, site admin can provide a username and password once on site.

In case of Emergencies back at home it is advisable to obtain your site contacts/supervisors on site contact number to provide to family and friends as a way of contacting you.

Once you arrive

If arriving by Air your site contact or delegate will meet you at the Challenger Aerodrome, you will then travel by light vehicle to your accommodation "the Village".

If arriving by road you will need to inform your site contact you have arrived as per the remote travel procedure they will also arrange to have you escorted to your accommodation.

Once at the village you will need to book in and collect a room key, depending on your flight time a light meal is provided in the dining room and an opportunity to pack a take away lunch "crib" (containers are provided in the dining room).

Community Behaviour continued

Smoking is strictly prohibited in any enclosed area across site (including the Village).

Smoke detectors are not to be tampered with for any reason.

If a detector is found to be faulty it must be reported immediately to the Village manager. if this occurs during the night, report to the duty Chef who will arrange for repairs or replacement.

Community Behaviour • Challenger Mine site is a community where every one is entitled to be treated with dignity, courtesy and

• respect

• Any form of harassment may result in dismissal and possibly police action.

• When you are relaxing after work please do not disturb others

• Please allow other people to rest well. Abide by the closing times in the wet mess and do not have noisy

• ‘block’ parties late into the night or during the day when night shift people are sleeping

Challenger Is committed to providing a workplace free of bullying and harassment.

Sexual Harassment and Bullying at work or in the village is in direct violation of the Kingsgate People Policy and

will not be tolerated.

All instances of harassment and bullying should be reported to your Supervisor or the Site Operations Manager.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that can occur at work, or in social settings. Sexual harassment

is any form of unwelcome sexual attention that is, or that you find, offensive, humiliating or intimidating that occurs anywhere you carry out any task for your employment.

Sexual harassment can be written, verbal or physical. Both males and females can be the victims of sexual

harassment.

Sexual harassment can include among other things acts such as inappropriate unsolicited advances, verbal,

written or electronic communication and telephone messages.

Further information is available from the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia at

http://www.eoc.sa.gov.au/eo-you

Intranet – Site procedures

Current approved site policies, standards, plans, procedures, permits and forms are available through the document management system on the Challenger Intranet. The Intranet is only available on a closed Kingsgate – Challenger corporate login. If you do not have your own login please speak to your site contact to arrange access to an intranet kiosk or copies of the relevant documents.

The intranet contains other links and information which includes department home pages, internet links for Safework SA, DMITER and the EPA, Chem FFX Chemical register, Risk Management and general notices

Rules to live by

Challenger has a set of “Rules to Live by”

These rules apply to all personnel, they exist to protect everyone from known significant industry hazards and risks.

Security

The unlawful removal of any item from site (company or otherwise) will be treated as theft which may result in disciplinary action and or further investigation by state law enforcement agencies.

Person(s) wishing to remove any property that does not belong to them from site must obtain prior written approval from the Operations Manager.

Items may include but may not be limited to the following; Issued Tools &

Equipment, PPE, samples, rocks, fuels, oils, CRC, personal property (wallets,

phones, money etc)

Kingsgate also reserves the right to search village rooms and personal baggage, at any time of the day and night.

Facilities at the Village

Facilities at the Village

There are a number of facilities and services available at the Village.

These include:

• Dry Mess (Dining Room)

• Wet Mess (Bar)

• Laundry Facilities

• Recreation Room

• Multi-purpose Court and Gym

• Medical & Emergency Services

Snake Bites and Spiders

Snake Bites and Spiders During the warmer months snakes become active in the area. Usually the noise of someone approaching is enough to scare away a snake, the majority of those bitten are generally the ones trying to catch or Kill a snake. • Beware of snakes, know the correct first aid: • Reduce activity to a minimum • Compression bandage • Splint the limb and seek medical aid Do not try to catch or kill snakes – if you see one, leave it alone, keep an eye on its location and contact your supervisor In hot weather snakes are active AT NIGHT Do not ignore bites from small snakes! Beware of venomous invertebrates (spiders, scorpions, centipedes), although none are considered to be fatally venomous in South Australia Do not leave work boots outside – they become a nice cubby for scorpions and centipedes Seek medical attention if you are bitten

Village Emergencies - Fire & Evacuation

Village Emergencies - Fire & Evacuation If a building fire alarm has been activated and it is found to be a fire and not a false alarm you must, or a nominated person must: • If safe to do so, alert all personnel in the immediate danger area and ensure all are evacuated from

their rooms. • Raise the Village General Alarm, which is attached to the side of the toilet block behind the kitchen. • Upon the alarm being activated all personnel are to assemble outside the tennis court, wait for

their name to be marked off then assemble inside in their respective work groups as per the sign.

Extinguishers

Extinguishers Most fire extinguishers across site are Dry Chemical Powder extinguishers it is a versatile extinguisher which can be used for typical paper & wood fires, electrical fires and a fat fire in the kitchen. Only use an extinguisher to assist your escape from a fire never attempt to extinguish a fire if you are going to place yourself at risk.

Seeking Medical Attention

Seeking Medical Attention Urgent medical attention is available in the village after hours by either calling up on the Emergency Channel ( UHF25 or VHF 1) or alternately knocking on the on call medics door. The on call medical staff reside in "L Block" in the village with the on call person having an on call placard on their door. Due to fatigue management only call out the medic after hours if the matter is urgent, most vehicles should have first aid kits containing basic items such as band aids. Although medication is held at the site medical center it is strongly recommended that each person brings a supply of basic items such as panadol with them. Any prescription medication and personal needs must be bought with you as there is no where to purchase supplies.

Heat Stress

Types of Heat Illness • Heat Rash • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke Progression of heat illness to heat stroke can be deadly! Recognise the early signs of heat exhaustion Headache, lethargy, nausea, irritability. Skin may initially be pale cold and sweaty Later signs include Vomiting, drowsiness, dry – hot, flushed skin. *This change means the person has stopped sweating.

Heat Stress

A person suffering from heat exhaustion should be: • Placed in a cool environment • Loosen any tight clothing • Wet sponge to cool them down • Sips of cool water taken frequently (not iced) Anyone suffering the effects of heat should report to the site medical centre for assessment and monitoring. Heat stroke will need much more aggressive treatment.

Environmental Commitment

Environmental Commitment Challenger has environmental commitments outlined in the Program for Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation(PEPR). Monitoring is undertaken to maintain compliance and standards set out in the MARP. Groundwater Dust Pipeline Inspections Photographic Noise Flora and Fauna Rehabilitation monitoring

Environmental Reporting

Environmental Reporting All incidents, hazards and near misses must be reported to OH&S or the sites Environmental Officer. Incidents can include: • Spills or leaks of saline water, chemicals, hydrocarbons and tailings • Injury or death of a native animal. • Unauthorised removal or damage to native plants • Feral animal sightings • Excessive dust in and around the plant or on roads

Chemicals and Hydrocarbons

Chemicals and Hydrocarbons • Take care to prevent spillage or leaks • All chemicals and hydrocarbons must be stored within bunding – this

includes plant chemicals (cyanide), fuel and batteries. • Drums containing waste must be clearly labelled and capped/ sealed. • Where maintenance involving hydrocarbons cannot be carried out at the

workshop, appropriate spill containment and clean up materials must be within ready access

• Report all spills to your Supervisor or to OH&S/ Environmental Officer as soon as possible

Spill Clean up Guide for Hydrocarbons

Spill Clean up Guide for Hydrocarbons Danger - Ensure that no danger can come to yourself or those around you. Control - Stop the source of the leak or spill by turning off taps or machinery or isolating the valve Contain - Prevent spilt material from spreading further, use clean up equipment if needed to absorb the spill. Clean up - Utilise spill kits and any other resources available to manage spills – In some cases some, you may have to leave spill product to work. Dispose - Ensure the correct disposal method is used Waste HC areas. Bio-remediation pad. Report - All Spills must be reported.

Hydrocarbons & Other Contaminants

Hydrocarbons & other contaminants can leach into groundwater Contaminants enter water table leeching through pervious soil, at Challenger our drinking water is sourced from local wells, treated and desalinated. Along with having an impact on local flora and fauna contaminants could also enter our drinking water.

Saline Groundwater

Saline Groundwater • Challenger water pipes carry hyper saline water • Spillage will kill vegetation and contaminate soil • Report spills/leaks immediately • All piping must be within a bund or buried • Pipelines are inspected daily

Landfill

Landfill Domestic wastes are disposed of in the landfill Use the recycling bins provided Empty chemical (cyanide) and HC containers are not to be put in landfill. Cyanide containers in TSF2 and HC in waste HC area

Fauna

Fauna All native wildlife should be left undisturbed. do not approach any injured animals. Report any dead or injured animals to the site Safety and Environmental Department. When driving along roads be aware of animals slow down but don’t swerve. Remove dead animals from the roadside to prevent other animals such as eagles and goanna’s from also becoming victims. Posters of common fauna are located around site.

Native Vegetation Clearing

Any clearing onsite must be approved by the Environmental Officer/ Supervisor before works commences. Challenger is required to submit a proposal to Department for Mining, Infrastructure, Trade, Resourses and Energy, SA (DMITRE) if clearing is required. Clearing can only be performed if DMITRE has given approval. A cleaning permit application must be completed and approved prior to any clearing onsite. Never ‘bush bash’ or create your own track.

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Challenger is committed to return the mine area back into pastoralist land once operations have ceased. Progressive rehabilitation includes collecting and dispersing seeds and capping exploration holes. Tailing capping trials are ongoing.

Everyone has a role

Everyone has a role Report environmental incidents Maintain general housekeeping Store wastes appropriately Reduce, Reuse and Recycle when possible New initiatives and improvements are always welcomed

Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage The Antakirinja people are the custodians in this area. If you come across what may be an Aboriginal site or artifact, do not disturb it and report it immediately. Artifacts include: Archaeological objects: e.g. sharpened rocks Cultural sites can be: Ethnographic: e.g. special area of land

There are sites on the pastoral lease on which the mine is located, although there are no restrictions to movement within the mining lease itself. It is against the law to disturb an Aboriginal site.

Weed Management

Weed Management • Challenger has committed to manage and remove all weeds onsite. • Be on the lookout for weeds where water drips from roofs and around air

conditioner units. • Weed identification posters are located in all crib rooms and camps Laundry. • Physically remove weeds and notify they Environmental Department the

location of the weed populations.

Travelling Between the Village and Site

Travelling Between the Village and Site There are a couple of options for traveling between site and the village. If traveling by foot a walking track is provided, when using the walking track Hi Visibility clothing or vests must be worn. Walking on the road between the Village and site is prohibited. Even though Challenger only has private roads, if traveling by vehicle it is a site requirement that you hold a current license for the class of vehicle you are driving or have attained written permission from the site operations manager to drive that class of vehicle if not licensed. All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts at all times, no seat belt, no ride

Safety in the Village Safety in the Village If you come across something that appears unsafe when in the Village report it immediately to the Village Manager elsewhere report it to your supervisor, an out of service tag must be placed on any equipment that is not operational with details filled out explaining the reason along with the name of the person placing the tag, date, time etc. During periods of works in the village areas may be barricaded with Danger tape (Black writing with a background of Red on White Striping). You are prohibited to enter an area barricaded with danger Tape unless directly involved in repairs or remediation of the effected equipment/area. Some areas may have "Caution Tape" (black writing with a solid yellow background), it is possible to pass the barricade delineated by the caution tape but only once you are aware of the reason for the barricade, do not enter a caution tape barricaded area unless fully aware of the reason for the barricade.

Safety in the Village

Safety If you come across something that appears unsafe when in the Village report it immediately to the Village Manager located at the Village Administration office. Elsewhere report it to your supervisor, an out of service tag must be placed on any equipment that is not operational with details filled out explaining the reason along with the name of the person placing the tag, date, time etc.

Dust Exposure

Exposure - Air Quality Respirable dust, silica or fibres are potential hazards. The following controls are in place: • Wear P1-rated dust masks when sawing, drilling or grinding • Wear P2-rated dust masks when potentially exposed to toxic mechanical and thermal dust including

asbestos, mist and welding fumes • Dust masks should fit comfortably and be compatible with work requirements and other clothing to

be worn – report any PPE problems • All respiratory protection issued shall comply with AS/NZS 1716:1994 Respiratory protective

devices • All reusable respirators provided must be maintained in a clean and efficient manner and stored

correctly • Ensure windows / doors of all vehicles are closed to prevent dust entry • Participate in routine personal dust sampling.

Noise Exposure

Exposure – Noise Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a risk to all personnel and the following controls are in place: • Personal hearing protectors must be worn in high-risk areas • Hearing protection should fit comfortably and be compatible with work requirements and other protective

clothing and equipment required to be worn – report any PPE problems • All reusable hearing protection provided must be maintained in a clean and efficient manner and stored

correctly • Disposable hearing protection is readily available.

Fitness For Work

Fitness For Work (FFW) Definition: - sound physical and mental state - you and your workmates remain safe If you feel you are not fit for work, speak to your Supervisor There are repercussions for failing to manage your FFW

Fitness for Work

Fitness For Work Kingsgate has a ZERO tolerance to being under the influence of drugs and alcohol at a place of work. Illicit substance use is prohibited Random and ‘for cause’ testing is carried out regularly Drug and Alcohol testing is a condition of working on a Kingsgate site. Facilities for self testing of alcohol are available only at the village.

Manual Handling

Manual handling injuries are easily preventable the use of machinery in place of lifting the load is preferable, if needing to lift or carry a load the load should be shared by asking some one for help and the correct techniques used.

Correct techniques for manual handling

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