– Waste materials are to be disposed of in accordance with the waste management process, based on the type of materials requiring disposal. – Area of the spill is to be made safe and cleaned appropriately depending on the spill materials. 4.9.6 Major spills In case of a major or hazardous spill the area is to be evacuated immediately and isolated to prevent access. If a volatile flammable material is spilled, any possible sources of ignition are to be controlled and the area ventilated (only if safe to do so). In case of a major spill, the following measures are to take place: – Notify occupants in the immediate area of the spill. – Attend to any Workers that may have been contaminated. Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and appropriate first aid applied. – If a volatile flammable material is spilled, control any possible sources of ignition and ventilate the area. – Use Appropriate personal protective equipment for the material spilled. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the material spilled and avoid breathing any vapour from the spill. Be aware that the use of a respirator requires specialist training. Never enter a contaminated atmosphere without respiratory protection or use a respirator without training. – The source of the spill or leak is to be stopped. – Appropriate spill control material is to be used for first response to ensure containment and absorb the spill. The spill response materials used should be nominated in accordance with the standard operating procedures previously obtained from the SDS. – Contaminated tools and non-disposable PPE should be safely decontaminated and stored in clean plastic bags for future use. – Waste materials are to be disposed of in accordance with the waste management process, based on the type of materials requiring disposal. – Area of the spill is to be made safe and cleaned appropriately depending on the spill materials. – In case of a major or a hazardous spill, the following measures are to take place: – If the evaluation of the spill determines that it cannot be contained in a safe or timely manner without risk to Workers safety, the area is to be cleared and emergency services contacted to implement the required control measures. – Where possible Heritage Minerals Workers are to assist emergency services in the emergency spill response process. – Heritage Minerals Workers are to follow all instructions given by the emergency services. – Heritage Minerals Workers may be required to also assist with the clean-up efforts following the emergency response process. Should this be required, all appropriate safety measures are to be taken as directed by the emergency services and management. 4.10 Monitoring and reporting Waste data is to be compiled and tracked to ensure continuous waste avoidance, reduction and management measures are taking place. All Heritage Minerals facilities are to keep records of the waste streams produced over the financial year or the life of the project. The management of waste will be completed to ensure: – Materials reused or recycled are quantified. – Materials removed to general waste management facilities are quantified. – Materials removed to a regulated waste facility are quantified. – Record of potential waste incidents as per Incident reporting SOP using the relevant Incident reporting process and forms. – Providing baseline data to enable continuous improvement of waste avoidance, reduction, and management measures for the project.
GHD | Heritage Minerals | 12626510 | Waste Management Plan 14
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