Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Presentation
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This workplace industry safety presentation is developed and fully
funded by the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and
Safety Committee (MAQOHSC).
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information in this presentation is complete, current and
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Emergency management involves the establishment of plans,
structures and arrangements to respond to a variety of emergency
situations in a coordinated way.
It
is the responsibility of the person conducting a business or
undertaking (PCBU) for ensuring the framework to reduce an
organisations vulnerability to hazards and cope with emergencies.
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A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
provision and maintenance of:
a work environment without risks to health and safety; and
safe plant, structures
and
safe systems of work; and
the safe use, handling
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storage of plant, structures
and
substances; and
adequate facilities to support the welfare of workers; and
monitoring of the health of workers
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conditions at the
workplace to prevent illness or injury of workers; and
any information, training, instruction or supervision that is
necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health
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safety.
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A PCBU must ensure that an emergency plan is prepared for the
workplace, that provides:
a.
emergency procedures, including:
an effective response to an emergency; and
evacuation procedures; and
notifying emergency service organisations at the earliest
opportunity; and
medical treatment and assistance; and
effective communication between the person authorised by the
PCBU to coordinate the emergency response and all persons
at the workplace;
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emergency procedures continued
b.
procedures for testing emergency procedures, including the
frequency of testing
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information, training and instruction to relevant workers in relation
to implementing the emergency procedures
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A PCBU must maintain the emergency plan for the workplace so that
it remains effective and takes into account:
the nature of the work being carried out and the hazards at the
workplace;
the size and location of the workplace; and
the number and composition of the workers and other persons at
the workplace.
A PCBU must implement the emergency plan for the workplace in the
event of an emergency.
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The mine operator of a mine must prepare an emergency plan for the
mine including all matters required by Regulation 43(1).
a.
The mine emergency plan must address all aspects of emergency
response by ensuring:
the establishment of a system that enables all persons at the
mine to be promptly located; and
the provision of adequate rescue equipment; and
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Prepare an emergency plan continued
that an adequate number of persons trained in the use of
rescue equipment are available to respond effectively to the
emergency if a person is working at the mine
; and
the provision of adequate patient transport if a person is
working at a
mine; and
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Prepare an emergency plan continued
b.
include all matters specified in Schedule 22; and
c.
so far as is reasonably practicable, be set out and expressed in a
way that is readily understandable by persons who use it.
The emergency plan for a mine must comply with Regulation 664 2(a)
and (b) and contain an appropriate level of detail about:
the nature, complexity and location of the mining operations;
and
the risks associated with those operations.
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When developing an emergency management plan, the following
items listed in schedule 22 of the
Work Health and Safety Regulations
2012
(SA) are required to be included:
Site and hazard detail
Command structure and site personnel
Notifications
Resources and equipment
Procedures.
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The mine operator of a mine that is also a major hazard facility (MHF)
is not required to prepare an emergency plan under Regulation 557 if:
the mine operator has already prepared an emergency plan for the
facility; and
the emergency plan addresses all matters under Regulation 557
and Schedule 16.
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In preparing an emergency plan, the mine operator must consult with:
the primary emergency services with responsibility for the area
;
and
any other emergency service organisation, including any mines
rescue organisation required to participate in implementing the
emergency plan; and
the local authority about principal mining hazards that may cause
or contribute to an incident that may adversely affect the health
and safety of persons in the area surrounding; and
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Consultation in preparing an emergency plan continued
the local authority in relation to the off-site health and safety
consequences of a major incident occurring if the mine is a major
hazard facility.
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Consultation in preparing an emergency plan continued
The mine operator must ensure that the emergency plan addresses
any recommendation made by the emergency service organisations
consulted in relation to:
the testing of the emergency plan, including the way in which it will
be tested, the frequency of testing and whether or not the
emergency service organisations will participate in the testing; and
what incidents or events at the mine should be notified to the
emergency service organisations.
The mine operator must have regard to any other recommendation or
advice given by a person during consultation.
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The mine operator of a mine must immediately implement the
emergency plan for the mine in the event of an emergency.
Where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the mine
operator must:
immediately implement the emergency plan if:
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a major incident occurs in the course of the operation of the
major hazard facility; or
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an event occurs that could reasonably be expected to lead to
a major incident; and
notify the emergency services with responsibility for the area who
have been consulted as part of the development of the plan about
a notifiable incident or event.
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The mine operator of a mine must keep a copy of the emergency plan
at the mine.
The mine operator must ensure that a copy of the emergency plan is
available on request to any emergency service organisation consulted
with under Regulation 665.
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The mine operator of a mine must ensure that:
all resources, including rescue equipment, specified in the
emergency plan for the mine are provided in accordance with the
plan; and
all equipment, including rescue equipment, specified in the
emergency plan is maintained in good working order.
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The mine operator must test the emergency plan at least once a year
having regard to the recommendations made by the emergency
service organisations consulted under Regulation 665 in preparing the
plan.
In addition, where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the
mine operator must test the emergency plan in accordance with the
recommendations made by the emergency service organisations
referred to in Regulation 665(1) before applying for a licence for the
major hazard facility.
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If a risk control measure is revised under Regulation 38 or Regulation
618, the mine operator of the mine must ensure that the emergency
plan is:
reviewed and as necessary revised in relation to all aspects of risk
control addressed by the revised control measure.
In addition, where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the
mine operator for the mine must:
review and as necessary revise the emergency plan if a
circumstance referred to in Regulation 559(2) exists.
In reviewing and revising the emergency plan for the purposes of
subregulation (2), the operator must:
consult with the emergency service organisations referred to in
Regulation 665.
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The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that the mine
has at least 2 trafficable exits to the surface.
The mine operator of a mine must ensure that the mine has at least 1
trafficable exit to the surface which:
is accessible from each level in the mine in which stoping
operations are being carried out; and
allows for the passage of rescue persons and rescue equipment;
and
is marked or signposted so that it can be readily located in an
emergency;
and
is maintained so that it remains effective
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Emergency exits continued
The exits are located so as to ensure that an incident or event that
occurs that prevents 1 exit from being used for the purpose of escape,
does not prevent persons from using the other exit to escape.
The mine operator of a mine is not required to comply with
Regulation
671 subregulation (1) (
have at least 2 trafficable exits to the surface)
in either of the following circumstances:
a single entry drive or shaft is being developed; or
the most distant area of the mine is no more than 250 metres from
the mine entrance.
As long as the mine operator ensures that at least 1 exit
compiles with
Regulation 671 subregulation (2).
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The mine operator of an underground mine must provide adequate
means of communicating with all affected persons when the
emergency plan for the mine is implemented.
Example: An alarm system.
The mine operator of an underground mine must provide adequate
means of escape that enable persons to safely reach an exit or
refuge, including through conditions of reduced visibility or irrespirable
or unsafe atmospheres.
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The mine operator of an underground mine that includes a refuge
must ensure that signs are prominently displayed at the mine showing
the location of each refuge.
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The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that a person
who is to go underground is provided with an appropriate self-
contained self-rescuer if there is a risk of an irrespirable atmosphere
in the underground mine (including during an emergency).
The mine operator must ensure that the person is trained in the use
of, and is able to use, the self-rescuer provided.
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The mine operator of the underground mine must ensure that oxygen
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provided to, the worker in an emergency in which:
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the atmosphere in the underground mine has a harmful
concentration of an airborne contaminant; or
there is a serious risk of the atmosphere in the underground mine
becoming affected in the way referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)
while the worker is in the underground mine.
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Personal protective equipment in emergencies continued
The mine operator must ensure that suitable personal protective
equipment is available for use by, and is provided to the worker in an
emergency in which:
there has been an inundation or inrush of any substance in the
underground mine; or
there is a serious risk of an inundation or inrush of any substance
occurring while the worker is in the underground mine.
The mine operator must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable,
that a worker uses the personal protective equipment provided.
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Emergency Management April 2017
The Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee Promoting Work Health and Safety in the Workplace This workplace industry safety presentation is developed and fully funded by the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee (MAQOHSC). ISBN 978-1-925361-49-0 2
Disclaimer IMPORTANT: The information in this presentation is of a general nature, and should not be relied upon as individual professional advice. If necessary, legal advice should be obtained from a legal practitioner with expertise in the field of Work Health and Safety law (SA). Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this presentation is complete, current and accurate, the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee, any agent, author, contributor or the South Australian Government, does not guarantee that it is so, and the Committee accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or personal injury that may result from the use of any material which is not complete, current and accurate. Users should always verify historical material by making and relying upon their own separate inquiries prior to making any important decisions or taking any action on the basis of this information. 3
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Emergency Management Emergency management is the organisation and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, particularly preparedness, response and rehabilitation. Emergency management involves the establishment of plans, structures and arrangements to respond to a variety of emergency situations in a coordinated way. It is the responsibility of the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) for ensuring the framework to reduce an organisations vulnerability to hazards and cope with emergencies. 6
Legislation Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) Section 19 - Primary Duty of Care A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision and maintenance of: a work environment without risks to health and safety; and safe plant, structures and safe systems of work; and the safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances; and adequate facilities to support the welfare of workers; and monitoring of the health of workers and conditions at the workplace to prevent illness or injury of workers; and any information, training, instruction or supervision that is necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety. 7
Legislation Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) - General Regulation 43 - Duty to prepare, maintain and implement emergency plan A PCBU must ensure that an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace, that provides: a. emergency procedures, including: an effective response to an emergency; and evacuation procedures; and notifying emergency service organisations at the earliest opportunity; and medical treatment and assistance; and effective communication between the person authorised by the PCBU to coordinate the emergency response and all persons at the workplace; 8
Legislation emergency procedures continued b. procedures for testing emergency procedures, including the frequency of testing; c. information, training and instruction to relevant workers in relation to implementing the emergency procedures. 9
Legislation A PCBU must maintain the emergency plan for the workplace so that it remains effective and takes into account: the nature of the work being carried out and the hazards at the workplace; the size and location of the workplace; and the number and composition of the workers and other persons at the workplace. A PCBU must implement the emergency plan for the workplace in the event of an emergency. 10
Legislation Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) Chapter 10 - Emergency plans for all mines Regulation 664 - Duty to prepare emergency plan The mine operator of a mine must prepare an emergency plan for the mine including all matters required by Regulation 43(1). a. The mine emergency plan must address all aspects of emergency response by ensuring: the establishment of a system that enables all persons at the mine to be promptly located; and the provision of adequate rescue equipment; and 11
Legislation Prepare an emergency plan continued that an adequate number of persons trained in the use of rescue equipment are available to respond effectively to the emergency if a person is working at the mine; and the provision of adequate patient transport if a person is working at a mine; and 12
Legislation Prepare an emergency plan continued b. include all matters specified in Schedule 22; and c. so far as is reasonably practicable, be set out and expressed in a way that is readily understandable by persons who use it. The emergency plan for a mine must comply with Regulation 664 2(a) and (b) and contain an appropriate level of detail about: the nature, complexity and location of the mining operations; and the risks associated with those operations. 13
Legislation Schedule 22 - Matters to be included in emergency plan for a mine When developing an emergency management plan, the following items listed in schedule 22 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) are required to be included: Site and hazard detail Command structure and site personnel Notifications Resources and equipment Procedures. 14
Legislation The mine operator of a mine that is also a major hazard facility (MHF) is not required to prepare an emergency plan under Regulation 557 if: the mine operator has already prepared an emergency plan for the facility; and the emergency plan addresses all matters under Regulation 557 and Schedule 16. 15
Legislation Regulation 665 - Consultation in preparation of emergency plan In preparing an emergency plan, the mine operator must consult with: the primary emergency services with responsibility for the area; and any other emergency service organisation, including any mines rescue organisation required to participate in implementing the emergency plan; and the local authority about principal mining hazards that may cause or contribute to an incident that may adversely affect the health and safety of persons in the area surrounding; and 16
Legislation Consultation in preparing an emergency plan continued the local authority in relation to the off-site health and safety consequences of a major incident occurring if the mine is a major hazard facility. Note: A mine operator who has on-site emergency resources and capability or access to off-site emergency resources and capability that are sufficient to address all aspects of emergency response at the mine, are not required to consult with the primary emergency services with responsibility for the area. 17
Legislation Consultation in preparing an emergency plan continued The mine operator must ensure that the emergency plan addresses any recommendation made by the emergency service organisations consulted in relation to: the testing of the emergency plan, including the way in which it will be tested, the frequency of testing and whether or not the emergency service organisations will participate in the testing; and what incidents or events at the mine should be notified to the emergency service organisations. The mine operator must have regard to any other recommendation or advice given by a person during consultation. 18
Legislation Regulation 666 - Implementation of emergency plan The mine operator of a mine must immediately implement the emergency plan for the mine in the event of an emergency. Where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the mine operator must: immediately implement the emergency plan if: o a major incident occurs in the course of the operation of the major hazard facility; or o an event occurs that could reasonably be expected to lead to a major incident; and notify the emergency services with responsibility for the area who have been consulted as part of the development of the plan about a notifiable incident or event. 19
Legislation Regulation 667 - Copies to be kept and provided The mine operator of a mine must keep a copy of the emergency plan at the mine. The mine operator must ensure that a copy of the emergency plan is available on request to any emergency service organisation consulted with under Regulation 665. http://www.evacmap.com/i/Evacuation%20Maps/Building-Evacuation-Plan-B.gif 20
Legislation Regulation 668 - Resources for emergency plan The mine operator of a mine must ensure that: all resources, including rescue equipment, specified in the emergency plan for the mine are provided in accordance with the plan; and all equipment, including rescue equipment, specified in the emergency plan is maintained in good working order. 21
Legislation Regulation 669 - Testing of emergency plan The mine operator must test the emergency plan at least once a year having regard to the recommendations made by the emergency service organisations consulted under Regulation 665 in preparing the plan. In addition, where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the mine operator must test the emergency plan in accordance with the recommendations made by the emergency service organisations referred to in Regulation 665(1) before applying for a licence for the major hazard facility. Note: More frequent testing may be required. 22
Legislation Regulation 670 - Review If a risk control measure is revised under Regulation 38 or Regulation 618, the mine operator of the mine must ensure that the emergency plan is: reviewed and as necessary revised in relation to all aspects of risk control addressed by the revised control measure. In addition, where the mine is a determined major hazard facility, the mine operator for the mine must: review and as necessary revise the emergency plan if a circumstance referred to in Regulation 559(2) exists. In reviewing and revising the emergency plan for the purposes of subregulation (2), the operator must: consult with the emergency service organisations referred to in Regulation 665. 23
Legislation Underground mines Regulation 671 - Emergency exits The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that the mine has at least 2 trafficable exits to the surface. The mine operator of a mine must ensure that the mine has at least 1 trafficable exit to the surface which: is accessible from each level in the mine in which stoping operations are being carried out; and allows for the passage of rescue persons and rescue equipment; and is marked or signposted so that it can be readily located in an emergency; and is maintained so that it remains effective. 24
Legislation Emergency exits continued The exits are located so as to ensure that an incident or event that occurs that prevents 1 exit from being used for the purpose of escape, does not prevent persons from using the other exit to escape. The mine operator of a mine is not required to comply with Regulation 671 subregulation (1) (have at least 2 trafficable exits to the surface) in either of the following circumstances: a single entry drive or shaft is being developed; or the most distant area of the mine is no more than 250 metres from the mine entrance. As long as the mine operator ensures that at least 1 exit compiles with Regulation 671 subregulation (2). 25
Legislation Regulation 672 - Safe escape and refuge The mine operator of an underground mine must provide adequate means of communicating with all affected persons when the emergency plan for the mine is implemented. Example: An alarm system. The mine operator of an underground mine must provide adequate means of escape that enable persons to safely reach an exit or refuge, including through conditions of reduced visibility or irrespirable or unsafe atmospheres. 26
Legislation Regulation 673 - Signage for refuges The mine operator of an underground mine that includes a refuge must ensure that signs are prominently displayed at the mine showing the location of each refuge. Regulation 674 - Self-rescuers The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that a person who is to go underground is provided with an appropriate self- contained self-rescuer if there is a risk of an irrespirable atmosphere in the underground mine (including during an emergency). The mine operator must ensure that the person is trained in the use of, and is able to use, the self-rescuer provided. 27
Legislation Regulation 675 - Personal protective equipment in emergencies This regulation applies in relation to a worker who is to enter an underground mine in an emergency in order to carry out first aid or rescue procedures. The mine operator of the underground mine must ensure that oxygen or air supplied respiratory equipment is available for use by, and is provided to, the worker in an emergency in which: the concentration of oxygen falls below a safe oxygen level; or the atmosphere in the underground mine has a harmful concentration of an airborne contaminant; or there is a serious risk of the atmosphere in the underground mine becoming affected in the way referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) while the worker is in the underground mine. 28
Legislation Personal protective equipment in emergencies continued The mine operator must ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is available for use by, and is provided to the worker in an emergency in which: there has been an inundation or inrush of any substance in the underground mine; or there is a serious risk of an inundation or inrush of any substance occurring while the worker is in the underground mine. The mine operator must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker uses the personal protective equipment provided. 29
Further Assistance MAQOHSC Work Health and Safety Specialists are available to provide further on-site support and assistance on all Work Health and Safety matters. MAQOHSC Work Health and Safety Specialists can be contacted via our online support request form available on our website at www.maqohsc.sa.gov.au or email maqohsc@sa.gov.au. Work Health and Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice, fact sheets, Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) information and guides can be found at the following websites: SafeWork SA www.safework.sa.gov.au or call 1300 365 255 Safe Work Australia www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au or call 1300 551 832 30
