Kevin’s Corner Project Environmental Impact Statement

24 Hazard and Risk

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Section 24 Hazard and Risk

24.1 Introduction
This section of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provides an assessment of the hazard and
risk issues, particularly the health and safety risks, relevant to the development of the Kevin’s Corner
Coal Mine Project (the Project).

24.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to present the results of a preliminary hazard and risk assessment of the
selected study area (i.e. the mine site) to satisfy the requirements of Section 6 of the Terms of
Reference for this Project’s EIS. Accordingly, this study aims to identify, assess and evaluate potential
health and safety risks to employees, contractors and the community as well as third party property
risks that might occur as a result of the Project and to determine the management plans and controls
that will be established to manage the risk.

24.1.2 Scope
The scope of the preliminary hazard and risk assessment includes the risks associated with all activity
associated with the mine site. The assessment of risks identified includes both on-site and off-site
impacts and covers all stages of the Project including construction, operation and decommissioning of
the mine site. As per the EIS Terms of Reference, the study particularly focuses on health and safety
risks as well as third party property risks.

24.1.3 Approach
The approach taken included the following main activities:
 Conduct a preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) to identify relevant hazards and risks associated with
the Project;
 Evaluate the risks and their potential impacts, and identify safety management systems to
determine specific requirements for the implementation of risk control; and
 Outline the needs and objectives of proposed emergency management plans.
In identifying and assessing the potential hazards and risks, comprehensive sets of representative
incident scenarios were developed for the construction, operation and decommissioning stages of the
Project and for both on-site and off-site impacts. The assessment of consequences was based on a
probable maximum loss basis whereby the consequence of a risk is the likely outcome of a risk
scenario, allowing for the absence / failure of mitigating controls. In this respect the consequence
estimate is therefore conservative, yet reasonable. The likelihood ascribed to the risk is the likelihood
of the initiating event occurring and the probability of the defined consequence resulting, taking into
account the reliability of the mitigating controls.
The risk assessment used the consequence, likelihood and level of risk criteria of Hancock Galilee Pty
Ltd (HGPL) where consequence has been expressed in terms of health and safety, social/cultural
heritage, property damage and natural environment.

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In regard to emergency response, consultation was conducted with various emergency services to
determine existing capabilities and needs analysis for the Project. The following emergency service
organisations were contacted:
 Queensland Health;
 Royal Flying Doctor Service;
 Alpha police; and
 Mines inspectorate.

24.2 Preliminary Hazard Assessment

24.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the PHA phase of the study is to conduct a broad-brush, high-level identification and
evaluation of relevant hazards and risks associated with the Project. This allowed potentially
significant risk exposures to be efficiently identified and prioritised for further, more detailed analysis.
In this regard, the risk information collected during the PHA is not intended to provide a definitive,
quantitative measure of risk, but rather is used for guiding and structuring closer consideration of
significant risk issues where such analysis is warranted.

24.2.2 Approach
The hazard identification process was broken down into the Project areas as defined in the scope of
works including the mine, coal preparation plant, airport and rail spur extension (from the Alpha
Project). The process of identifying hazards and risks in this study has involved the following
systematic approach:
 Understand the properties and characteristics of open-cut and underground coal mining operations
and the associated hazards;
 Engage and integrate feedback from experienced mining personnel;
 Research the background on natural hazards and events that have occurred in the past;
 Review existing risk assessments for both open-cut and underground mines;
 Analyse the Project throughout its construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning
phases;
 Undertake a hazard identification and risk assessment workshop specific to the Project with a
range of people and experience including representatives from Hancock, URS and IMC Mining
Group;
 Review and capture applicable risks from the Proponent and the facilitator’s existing risk registers;
and
 Submit draft risk register for review and nomination of additional items by the Proponent.
The PHA was completed in a workshop, facilitated by Marsh Risk Consulting (Marsh) and attended by
representatives from HGPL, URS and IMC to provide expertise into the planned design and mining
operations. All relevant discussions were documented interactively using a laptop and data projector,

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to confirm agreement between the workshop participants. A number of typical hazards and risks were
identified by Marsh prior to the workshop via extensive research and previous work completed for
other relevant projects. The PHA workshop then commenced with an unconstrained brainstorming
session, which was eventually cross-matched against Marsh’s internal hazard identification to provide
greater certainty that all significant risks had been identified.
Risk scenarios were identified for each of the identified hazards and these risks were evaluated in
terms of their potential consequences and likelihood of occurrence. The consequence ascribed to
each risk was based on a probable maximum loss basis whereby the consequence of a risk is the
likely outcome of a risk scenario, allowing for the absence / failure of mitigating controls.

Relevant preventative and mitigation control measures were considered and documented with respect
to each identified risk. It should be noted, however, that the documentation of risk control measures in
the PHA by no means represents a complete list. Further details regarding risk controls are presented
in the detailed risk evaluations for significant risks (refer to Section 24.3).
As mentioned above, the PHA focussed on health and safety of workers, contractors, and the
community as well as third party property damage. Following this analysis, each hazard was reviewed
and where the underlying root cause was due to, or emanated from, atypical and/or abnormal
circumstances, the hazard was identified for further analysis.

24.2.3 Risk Assessment Criteria

In accordance with the requirements of Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS ISO 31000
(2009) Risk management – Principles and guidelines, an initial qualitative risk assessment of all
identified hazards was performed and a comprehensive risk register prepared.
The criteria used in evaluating the risks are presented below. These criteria were selected in order to
allow issues to be classified by the relative magnitude of the risk. A standard semi-quantitative risk
matrix was applied, which is skewed toward the consequence measure, in order to ensure that
potentially highest consequence risks receive a high level of priority.

24.2.3.1 Consequence Criteria

The consequence criteria used in conducting the semi-quantitative PHA are presented in Table 24-1.

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Table 24-1: Consequence criteria
Severity Health and Safety Natural Social/Cultural Property Severity
Level Environment Heritage Damage Factor
7 >500 fatalities or very Very significant Irreparable damage > AUS$1 billion 1000
serious irreversible impact on highly to highly valued
injury to >5,000 valued species, items of great
persons habitat or ecosystem cultural significance
or complete
breakdown of social
order
6 >50 fatalities, or very Significant impact on Irreparable damage AUS$100 million 300
serious irreversible highly valued to highly valued – AUS$1 billion
injury to >500 species, habitat, or items of cultural
persons. ecosystem significance or
breakdown of social
order
5 Multiple fatalities, or Very serious, long- Very serious AUS$10 million 100
significant irreversible term environmental widespread social – AUS$100
effects to >50 impairment of impacts. Irreparable million
persons ecosystem function damage to highly
valued items.
4 Single fatality and/or Serious medium- Ongoing serious AUS$1 million – 30
severe irreversible term environmental social issues. AUS$10 million
disability (>30%) to effects Significant damage
one or more persons to structures, items
of cultural
significance.
3 Moderate irreversible Moderate, short-term Ongoing social AUS$100,000 – 10
disability or effects but not issues. Permanent AUS$1 million
impairment (<30%) to affecting ecosystem damage to items of
one or more persons function cultural significance
2 Objective but Minor effects on Minor medium-term AUS$10,000 – 3
reversible disability biological or physical social impacts on AUS$100,000
requiring environment local population.
hospitalisation Mostly repairable
1 No medical treatment Limited damage to Low-level repairable < AUS$10,000 1
required minimal area of low damage to
significance commonplace
structures

24.2.3.2 Likelihood Criteria

The likelihood criteria used in conducting the semi-quantitative PHA, where the probability factor
incorporates the potential frequency and exposure of an event, are presented in Table 24-2.

Table 24-2: Likelihood criteria

Probability Description Probability Factor
Almost Certain Will occur at some time during Project more than one time 10
Likely Will probably occur during Project 3
Possible May occur during the Project 1
Unlikely Low probability but could happen during Project 0.3
Rare Not expected to occur during this Project 0.1

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24.2.3.3 Risk Rating
The residual risk ranking is determined from the consequence and likelihood using the formula below.
The residual risk ranking in this case was only used to establish a risk ranking of the identified risks for
prioritisation. The philosophy of ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable) was applied to evaluate
and treat the hazards and risks.

Residual Risk Ranking = Severity Factor x Probability Factor

For example, an event that could result in a singular fatality corresponds to a severity factor of 30,
which, hypothetically, may occur during the Project, which results in a probability factor of 1.
Therefore:

Residual Risk Ranking = Severity Factor x Probability Factor

Residual Risk Ranking = 30 x 1
Residual Risk Ranking = 30

24.2.4 Risk Identification and Assessment

The hazard and risk register in Volume 2, Appendix U, outlines the hazards and risks identified and
assessed through the PHA process. The register was structured to address on-site and off-site risks
broken down into the three Project stages: construction, operations and decommissioning, as shown
below:
Structure of the hazard and risk register:
 On-site hazards and risks
— Construction
— Operations
— Decommissioning
 Off-site hazards and risks
— Construction
— Operations
— Decommissioning
It was found that each stage has a similar list of hazards and risks, and in most cases the assessment
of severity and probability is the same. Similarly, the safety management systems to address the
hazards and risks in each stage were mostly the same by name; however, in the actual
implementation they were applied specifically to the situation.
In the hazard and risk register in Appendix U, each column was used as follows:
1. Hazard / risk / issue: This column identifies a hazard, risk or issue that could lead to a potential
health or safety impact.
2. Description: This column provides extra detail that further defines the topic of the hazard, risk or
issue.
3. Consequence: Describes the most likely worst case health or safety impact for the hazard, risk or
issue.

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4. Safety management: Outlines the broad safety management systems and controls that will be
implemented as the primary means of managing the risk.
5. Severity: Assigns a severity level using the risk criteria for severity.
6. Likelihood: Assigns a probability using the risk criteria for probability.
7. Level of Risk: Assigns a residual risk ranking using the formula for residual risk ranking.

24.2.4.1 Findings and Next Steps

The complete results of the PHA are presented in the form of a risk register, which is presented in
Volume 2, Appendix U.
In total, 94 potentially significant on-site risks were identified, whilst 30 potentially significant off-site
risks were identified. Superficially, the proportion of “High” risks may be surprising, but this is not
unexpected given the following points:

 The intent of the PHA is to identify potentially significant risks for further analysis, rather than to
identify every risk associated with the Project, regardless of its magnitude; and
 The method for evaluating consequences and therefore the risk level of identified risk issues is
designed to be conservative, to ensure that potentially high-consequence issues are not neglected
at this stage of the hazard and risk assessment due to a perceived low level of likelihood.

24.2.4.2 Comparison with Acceptable Risk Criteria for Land Uses

In order to compare the hazards and risks identified with acceptable risk criteria for land uses, the
Hazardous Industry Planning Advisory Paper No. 4 – Risk Criteria for Land Use Safety Planning
(HIPAP 4) (New South Wales Department of Planning, 1992) has been referenced. The suggested
risk tolerance criteria of HIPAP 4 is summarised in Table 24-3 below where tolerance criteria are
presented as “risk in a million per year”.
Table 24-3: Hazardous Industry Planning Advisory Paper No. 4 (HIPAP 4) risk criteria
Risk Tolerance Criteria
Fatality risk at sensitive land uses, such as hospitals, schools, etc. 0.5
Fatality risk at residential land uses 1
Fatality risk at commercial land uses 5
Fatality risk at sporting complexes or active open space 10
Fatality risk at industrial land uses 50
Rural No criteria given

As the mine site is considered to be a remote rural location there are no suggested risk criteria for the
mine site and as such, HGPL’s ALARP philosophy complies with the requirement of the safety
regulations. There are, however, a number of off-site risks that are applicable for comparison with
HIPAP 4 criteria that can impact facilities in the town of Alpha or en route, and these include:
 Aircraft crash; and
 Transport of oxidising agents and fuel.

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Due to the strict regulation of these operations and the low likelihood of a catastrophic incident within
the town and surrounding area of Alpha, the risk is considered to be low.

24.2.4.3 Significant Risks for Further Consideration

Presented in Tables 24-4 and 24-5 are summaries of on-site and off-site risks respectively, including
all stages of the Project life which have been rated with a level of risk of 30 or above (see Section
24.2.3.3).
Presented in Tables 24-6 and 24-7 are summaries of on-site and off-site risks respectively, including
all stages of the Project life which have been rated with a severity level of 5 (multiple fatalities) or
above (see Section 24.2.3.1).

The complete risk register for on-site and off-site hazards and risks is provided in Volume 2, Appendix
U.

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Table 24-4: On-site risks - rated by Residual Risk Rating
Ref # Risk Description Residual Risk Safety Management
Rating
72 Changed surface topography Physical impacts upon the surface as a result of 100 - Subsidence management plan
underground mining operations - Rehabilitation of surface water courses
52 Aircraft crash takeoff / landing Due to foreign objects (including wildlife) on runway 30 - Perimeter fencing
or runway damage - Runway inspections and maintenance
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards
- Wildlife management plan
11 Wildlife hazards, snake bite Throughout field work, and around storage areas 30 - High side safety footwear for field workers
and accommodation villages at night - Long trousers
- First response capability
- Access to emergency services
- Lighting and dedicated pathways at the camp
- Identification posters
- Induction awareness training

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 Ref # Risk Description Residual Risk Safety Management
Rating
44 Underground vehicle interactions Vehicle collisions; pinch points; accidents while 30 - Testing, Reporting and Maintenance Program
towing, dragging and pulling (TRAMP)
- Pre-start checks
- Underground signage
- Training
- Road crews for maintenance and improvement
- No-go zones for miners and equipment
- Take 5s or equivalent
- Traffic lights installed at portal
- Communication protocol notifying location to control
room
- Pedestrian interaction protocols introduced and
applied to all vehicles
- High visibility Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Installed mirrors at high use blind intersections
- Collision avoidance system
- Vehicle principal hazard management plan
- Investigate opportunities for remote operation

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 Ref # Risk Description Residual Risk Safety Management
Rating
62 Strata failure Uncontrolled collapse of overhead material / pillars / 30 - Ground Control Hazard Management Plan (HMP)
ribs - Supporting procedures, Trigger Action Response
Plan (TARP)
- Monitoring of strata
- No-go zones
- Equipment design
- Canopies on equipment
- PPE
- Long wall flippers
- Design of excavations and secondary support
systems

Table 24-5: Off-site risks - rated by Residual Risk Rating

Ref # Risk Description Residual Risk Safety Management
Rating
110 Aircraft crash in transit Air incident 30 - Licensed contractor
- CASA controls
- Off-site maintenance
- Predominantly off-site fuelling
103 Extra activity - higher road use / Increased potential for an accident on the road 30 - Environmental management plan - traffic
changed road conditions - Traffic management plan
- Community awareness
- Fatigue management

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 Ref # Risk Description Residual Risk Safety Management
Rating
122 Extra activity - Life of mine risk due to Change to the baseline level of community risk due 30 - Community awareness sessions
change to the existence of the operation

Table 24-6: On-site risks - rated by consequence

Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
52 Aircraft crash takeoff / landing Due to foreign objects (including wildlife) on runway 6 - Perimeter fencing
or runway damage - Runway inspections and maintenance
- CASA standards
- Wildlife management plan
20 Ground failure Incorrect design, incorrect excavation, unidentified 5 - Ground Control HMP
geological anomalies - Mine plan
- Mine design
- Drilling program
- Third party review of design
- Surveys
- Daily inspections by Open Cut Examiner (OCE)
30 Use of explosives Misfire, premature detonation, over charge 5 - Safe work plan
- Licensed operators
- Job Safety and Environmental Analyses (JSEAs)
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
- Storage and handling in accordance with relevant
Australian Standards

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 Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
39 Vehicle over highwall Unidentified edge, equipment failure 5 - Edge protection (beams)
- Driver training
41 Aerial surveys Air incident 5 - Licensed operator

42 Emergency response helicopter Air incident 5 - Licensed operator

63 Explosion - Gas explosion 5 - Stone dusting

- Coal dust explosion - Spontaneous Combustion HMP
- Mine Atmosphere HMP
- Electrical engineering management plan
- Gas monitoring system
- Contraband controls and inspections
- Intrinsically safe and explosion protected equipment
- Control room monitoring
- Mechanical engineering management plan
- Management plans in place for diesel engine
systems, including explosion protection
- Mines inspection system
- Inertisation of goaf and seal up
- Ventilation
- Emergency Response Procedure

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 Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
65 Fire All causes except spontaneous combustion 5 - Fire and Explosion HMP
- Fire control equipment standard
- Emergency Response Procedure
- Fire depots, substations and stations
- Statutory inspections and clean-up of belts
- Fire response and evacuation training
- Audit of fire systems across site
- 24/7 gas monitoring at control room and initiate fire
response, TARPs for Mine Atmosphere
- Mine Inspection Program HMP
- Mechanical standards, e.g. fire-resistant anti-static
(FRAS) belting
- No smoking policy
- At least two means of egress
- Regular inspection of self rescue units
- Register of self rescue units
- Ventilation design
- Fire suppression on mobile equipment
- Transformer fire suppression
- Conveyor drive fire suppression
70 Vehicle interaction / vehicle Vehicle collisions; pinch points; accidents while 5 - Traffic rules, road design including signage
management towing, dragging and pulling - Installation of mirrors at high use intersections

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 Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
77 Light vehicle interaction / vehicle Vehicle collisions; pinch points; accidents while 5 - Traffic rules
management towing, dragging and pulling - Road design including signage

78 Heavy vehicle interaction / vehicle Vehicle collisions; pinch points; accidents while 5 - Traffic rules
management towing, dragging and pulling - Road design including signage

81 Inrush of water Inundation of water 5 - Geological surveys

- Mine design
- Pre-drainage

Table 24-7: Off-site risks - rated by consequence

Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
110 Aircraft crash in transit Air incident 6 - Licensed contractor
- CASA controls
- Off-site maintenance
- Predominantly off-site fuelling
103 Extra activity - higher road use / Increased potential for an accident on the road 5 - Environmental management plan - traffic
changed road conditions - Traffic management plan
- Community awareness
- Fatigue management
122 Extra activity - Life of mine risk due to Change to the baseline level of community risk due to 5 - Community awareness sessions
change the existence of the operation
94 Air transport of personnel Air incident 5 - Licensed operators
95 Transport of equipment, goods and Road incident 5
services

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 Ref # Risk Description Consequence Safety Management
96 Transport of explosives Detonation of pre-packaged blast initiators resulting 5 - Licensed operators
from traffic accident - Storage and handling in accordance with relevant
standards
98 Multi-passenger personnel transfers Road incident 5 - Licensed operators
- Fly In/Fly Out (FIFO) and Bus In/Bus Out (BIBO)
provided by HGPL
- Operating procedures and vehicle maintenance
109 Flight path interference Blasting causes air incident 5 - Blasting procedure
- Flight path management
118 Train-Train collisions Train incident 5 - In-cab signalling system
- Train position known through transponder and
global positioning system (GPS)
- Radio communication
- Signalling system
119 Train-Vehicle collision Collision between train 5 - Grade-separated crossings on major roads
and private vehicle - Signalised crossings on minor roads
- Emergency response plan
- Horns
- Fencing of rail corridor
- FIFO and BIBO provided by HGPL

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24.2.4.4 Hazardous Materials
Due to the nature of underground coal mining, several hazardous materials will be used, stored,
processed or produced throughout the site. Table 24-8 details the hazardous materials to be used and
stored on-site with their predicted usage rates.
Table 24-8: Bulk hazardous materials and usage
Hazardous Material Usage Rate Units
Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil (ANFO) 10,685 Tonnes per year
Heavy Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil (HANFO) 11,688 Tonnes per year
Ammonium Nitrate (AN) 16,636 Tonnes per year
Emulsion 4,675 Tonnes per year
Fuel Oil (FO) (Diesel for ANFO production) 1,327,360 Litres per year
Diesel 17,304,926 Litres per year
Lubes 285,782 Litres per year
Aviation Fuel To be provided -
Note – Usage rates describe the average of the first 29 years of operations. For predicted usage rates over the life of the mine,
refer to Volume 2, Appendix U

For the site layout, including locations for hazardous storage and fire fighting equipment please refer
to Appendix U. Please note details provided are accurate as of the time of the EIS submittal and
information provided is limited due to the project design schedule.
Emergency response plans for hazardous materials on site are detailed in Table 24-13.

24.3 Approach to Risk Management Plan

The Risk Management plan for the Kevin’s Corner will be achieved using the following approach and
methods:

 A safety management system;

 Operational controls, i.e. safe work methods, training and competency and principal hazard
management plans;
 Specific risk controls, eg. use of explosives, underground vehicle interactions; and,
 Emergency management plans.

24.3.1 Safety Management System

For each of the hazards and risks identified in the risk register, the relevant safety management
systems and controls that will be implemented are identified. In general, HGPL’s approach to safety
management has been structured on the management system model outlined in Australian Standard
AS4801 (2001) Occupational health and safety management systems - Specification with guidance for
use. HGPL is committed to complying with all legislative requirements. The primary occupational
health and safety legislation applicable to the Project includes the following acts and regulations:
 Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (Queensland Government [Qld]);

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 Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 (Qld);
 Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld); and
 Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001(Qld).
The applicability of specific statutes will depend on the particular component and development stage
of the Project.

24.3.2 Risk Management

Risk management principles have been integrated into safety management. Risk management will be
used to identify hazards, assess risks and identify controls at various stages of the Project. The
outcome of the risk management process will be the development of operational controls such as
health and safety plans, safe operating procedures (see the next subsection for more specific detail),
inspections and audits based on the risks identified. Risks requiring controls will use a preferred order
of control (hierarchy of control). Elimination will be the first control method to be considered.

When evaluating Project risks, the following will be canvassed:

 Lessons from experienced personnel and other projects;
 Legislative requirements;
 Industry standards; and
 Lessons from industry.
The risk management process will be applied throughout the Project from the planning stages
throughout the life of the Project. The following activities or events will trigger the risk assessment
process:
 During design;
 During construction;
 Prior to commencing day-to-day tasks, such as the Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA)
and Take 5 tools;
 At end of new work front;
 Prior to the introduction of new items of plant, equipment or substance on-site;
 When there is a change in management systems, processes or plant; and
 After a significant incident; and
 Periodic review.
Hazards and risks identified during the Project risk assessment will be maintained within a risk register
that is continually updated and relevant. The risk register will be reviewed at periodic intervals to
ensure that high level hazards and risks continue to be adequately controlled.
Activity-based risk assessments, such as those completed by using JSEA tools, will be maintained
and used to continuously improve the methods of work undertaken during the Project.
Where possible, employees of the Project will be involved in the development, implementation and
review of safe operating procedures relating to risk management.

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Some of the various other types of risk assessments which will be undertaken during the project that
contribute to the Safety Management Study are shown in Table 24-9.
Table 24-9: Project Activity Matrix showing Risk Management Activities during the life of the project

Basic Engineering

Decommissioning
Feasibility Stage
Definition Stage/
Definition stage/

Commissioning
Development

Construction
Engineering

Operations
Economic

Handover
Concept

Detailed
Risk Management Plan       
Project Risk Register (High Level)       
Sensitivity Analysis for Contingency    
EIS 
EPCM Function & Discipline Risk Registers    
Engineering Reviews (including Technology)    
Preliminary Hazard Analysis  
Safety Management Study    
HAZOP  
CHAZOP  
SIL determination study  
Construction risk reviews   
Commissioning risk assessments  
Topic specific risk assessments (as required)       
Fire protection and machinery breakdown
reviews
  
Security risk reviews (site versus country)   
Transportation risk reviews   
Design Reviews    
Punchlisting 
Residual Risk Reviews for Handover    
Safety Management Reviews     
Decommissioning Plan 
Notes:
HAZOP - Hazard and Operability Study
CHAZOP – Control Hazard and Operability Study
SIL – Safety Integrity Level
Topic specific risk assessments – this risk activity is included as it is typically used to assist in the decision making processes
that occur along the way.
Design Reviews – the focus of these reviews is on Maintenance and Operational activities and requires significant input from
intended Operational and Maintenance personnel
Punchlisting – focus on operability and maintainability issues at the completion (or near completion) of construction.
Completed on a facility by facility basis.
Residual Risk Reviews – for the Operations stage, the output effectively delivers the Area (or Facility) risk register. Any further
risk reduction activity identified at this point will be considered beyond the scope of the Project and rest with Operations.

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24.3.3 Operational Controls
As part of the operational controls relating to the hazards and risks identified in this study, safe work
methods, principal hazard management plans, training and competency will be developed as outlined
in Table 24-9 below.
Table 24-10: Operational controls
Operational Control Description
Safe Work Method Safe work methods and operating procedures will be developed for all
standard tasks and based on the risks identified. Specifically, with regard to
the risk assessment conducted in this study, safe work methods and operating
procedures will be developed for the following hazard and risk issues:
 Field work – wildlife, heat stress, dehydration, disorientation and sunburn
hazards

 Vehicle operation – task specific, e.g. dozer clearing, working on

stockpiles, crane lifts, excavation, haul trucks, personnel transport, etc.

 Working at heights

 Working above other work areas

 Working with electricity

 Working in confined spaces

 Working near water

 Welding and cutting

 Storage and handling of explosives

 Storage and handling of diesel and oil

 Storage and handling of reagents

 Storage and handling of radioactive devices

 Use of flammable substances underground

 Rotating equipment

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Operational Control Description
Training and Competency The management system will outline the requirements to identify, prioritise,
plan, document and monitor training needs so that employees and contractors
can competently meet their health and safety responsibilities.
All personnel working on the Project will be required to participate in relevant
training programs in accordance with the requirements of the management
system, the Kevin’s Corner Project Health and Safety Management Plan and
relevant legislation. Induction training will include a summary of the critical
risks and controls identified in the Project’s health and safety risk assessment.
Methods used to verify competency will be outlined in a Project safe operating
procedure. This procedure will identify certain roles, such as those of
electricians, boilermakers and surveyors, which require government
certification or permits, and will detail the process used to ensure that these
competencies remain current.
Specifically, with regard to the hazard and risk assessment conducted in this
study, competency assessments will be formalised for the following hazard
and risk issues:

 Vehicle operation;

 Equipment operation;

 Aircraft operation;

 Use of explosives;

 Stored energy;

 Transport and storage of explosives;

 Transport and storage of diesel and oil;

 Use of flammable substances underground;

 Working with electricity;

 Working at heights;

 Scaffolding and rigging;

 Hot work;

 Second workings; and

 Underground mines rescue.

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Operational Control Description
Principal Hazard Management Per the Coal Mining and Safety Act 1999, a principal hazard at a coal mine is
Plan a hazard at the coal mine with the potential to cause multiple fatalities. As a
result, the underground mine will have principal hazard management plans
that provide for at the least the following:

 Emergency response;

 Gas management;

 Methane drainage;

 Mine ventilation;

 Spontaneous combustion;

 Explosion;

 Strata control;

 Vehicles; and

 Any event that can result in multiple fatalities.

24.3.4 Specific Risk Controls

In order to address the hazard and risk issues identified in this study the following detail is provided for
the management systems and controls required. The following controls will be supported by the
Kevin’s Corner Health and Safety Management Plan.

24.3.4.1 Hazard and Risk Controls

Table 24-10 below outlines the Project hazards and risk controls:

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Table 24-11: Hazards and risk controls
Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Physical On-site - Surface impact management Rehabilitation Management Plan
surface
plan
impacts
- Rehabilitation of surface water
courses
Aircraft crash On-site - Perimeter fencing Aircraft and landing area standards:
takeoff /
- Runway inspections and  Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998
landing
maintenance (CASR); and
- CASA standards  Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
- Wildlife management plan
- Licensed operators
Wildlife On-site - High side safety footwear for Specific PPE identified in safe operating
hazards,
field workers procedure:
snake bite
- Long trousers  High side boots; and
- First response capability  Long trousers.
- Access to emergency services
- Lighting and dedicated First response capability including but not limited
pathways at the camp to the following:
- Induction and Awareness  Paramedic on each shift;
training  Anti-venom on-site;
- Designated pathways, lighting  Mine rescue team trained in first aid; and
and identification charts around  Field workers trained in first aid.
the camp
Strata / On-site - Strata control HMP Principal Hazard Management Plan – ground
ground failure
- Supporting procedures control
- TARPs
- Monitoring of strata
- No-go zones
- Equipment design
- Canopies on equipment
- PPE
- Long wall flippers
- Design of excavations and
secondary support
- Mine plan
- Mine design
- Third party review of design
- Surveys
- Daily inspections by OCE of
active work areas

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Use of On-site - Safe work plan Storage and handling in accordance with the
explosives - Licensed operators following regulations:
- Storage and handling in  Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation
accordance with relevant 2001; and
standards  Explosives Regulation 2003
Vehicle over On-site - Vehicle parking procedures Safety berms
highwall - Edge protection (rill) Vehicle immobilisation
- Transport management plan
Residual On-site Barrier protection, signage
highwall
Aerial surveys On-site - Licensed operator
Emergency On-site - Licensed operator
response
helicopter
Explosion On-site - Stone dusting Principal Hazard Management Plan - explosion
- Spontaneous combustion HMP
- Mine atmosphere HMP
- Electrical engineering
Management Plan
- Gas monitoring system
- Contraband controls and
inspections
- Intrinsically safe and explosion
protected equipment
- Control room monitoring
- Mechanical engineering
management plan
- Management plans in place for
diesel engine systems, including
explosion protection
- Mines inspection system
- Inertisation of longwall and
seal up

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Fire (all On-site - Fire and explosion HMP The following relevant regulations and standards
causes - Fire control equipment apply:
except standard  Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008;
spontaneous - Emergency response  Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990;
combustion) procedure  Building Code of Australia;
- Fire Depots, Substations and  AS 1851 (2005) Maintenance of Fire
Stations Protection Systems and Equipment;
- Statutory inspections and  AS/NZS 2430.3.1 (2004) Classification of
clean-up of belts hazardous areas - Examples of area
- Fire response and evacuation classification - General; and
training  AS 2444 (2001) Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Audit of fire systems across and Fire Blankets - Selection and Location.
site
- 24/7 gas monitoring at control With regard to kitchen and other service and
room and initiate fire response maintenance facilities:
-TARPs for mine atmosphere  Dangerous Goods Safety Management
- Mine inspection program HMP Regulation 2001;
- Mechanical standards, e.g.  Queensland Workplace Health & Safety:
FRAS belting Notification Requirements under the
- No smoking policy Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act
- At least two means of egress 2001;
- Regular inspection of self  National Occupational Health and Safety
rescue units Commission (NOHSC): 1015 (2001) National
- Register of self rescue units Standard Storage and Handling of
- Ventilation design Workplace Dangerous Goods;
- Fire suppression on mobile  AS 1692 (2006) Tanks for Flammable and
equipment Combustible Liquids;
- Transformer fire suppression  AS 1940 (2004) The Storage and Handling
- Conveyor drive fire of Flammable and Combustible Liquids; and
suppression  AS 2906 (2001) Fuel Containers - Portable -
Plastics and Metal.

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Fire (all On-site Two means of egress from all infrastructure for
causes evacuation
except At least two means of egress from all large
spontaneous mobile vehicles (such as multi-level excavators)
combustion) for evacuation
(continued) Two means of egress from storage areas for
evacuation
Fire extinguishers in accordance with:
 AS 2444 (2001) Portable Fire Extinguishers
and Fire Blankets - Selection and Location
Automatic fire suppression for dozers in
stockpiles

Vehicle On-site - Traffic rules Traffic Rules, with regard to the following points:
interaction / - Road design including signage  Speed limits;
vehicle  Licensed to drive;
management  Seat belts;
 Pre-start checks;
 Site driving inductions;
 Regular and scheduled maintenance;
 Mine regulation vehicles with radios, flags,
beacons etc; and
 Separation of light and heavy vehicles.

Road design with regard to the following:

 Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 1
AGRD01: Guide to Road Design; and
 Handbook (HB)153 (2002) Urban Road
Design: A Guide to the Geometric Design of
Major Urban Roads.
Road signs, with regard to the following points:
 Pedestrian crossing areas;
 Site speed limits; and
 Road features and obstacles, e.g. bends,
dips or causeways.

Physical barriers, including:

 Wind rows in areas of heavy vehicle / light
vehicle interaction areas.

Notification protocols adhering to:

 Coroners Act 2003; and
 Transport Operations (Road Use

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Management) Act 1995

Applicable references:
 AS 1318 (1985) Use of colour for the
marking of physical hazards and the
identification of certain equipment in industry
(known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour
Code);
 AS 1319 (1994) Safety Signs for the
Occupational Environment;
 AS 1742.1 (2003) Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices – General Introduction and
Index of Signs;
 AS 1742.15 (2007) Manual of uniform traffic
control devices - Direction signs, information
signs and route numbering;
 AS 1742.2 (1994) Traffic Control Devices for
General Use;
 AS 1742.4 (2008) Speed Controls;
 AS 1742.10 (2009) Pedestrian Control and
Protection; and
 AS 1742.11 (1999) Parking Controls.
Light vehicle On-site - Traffic rules Refer to vehicle interaction / vehicle
interaction / - Road design, including management
vehicle signage
management
Heavy vehicle On-site - Traffic rules Refer to vehicle interaction / vehicle
interaction / - Road design including signage management
vehicle
management

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Underground On-site - TRAMP Traffic Rules, having regard to the following
vehicle - Pre-start checks points:
interactions - Underground signage  Speed limits;
- Training  Licensed to drive;
- Road crews for maintenance  Seat belts;
and improvement  Pre-start checks; and
- No-go zones for miners and  Site driving inductions.
equipment
- Take 5s or equivalent Applicable references:
- Traffic lights installed at portal  AS 1318 (1985): Use of colour for the
- Communication protocol marking of physical hazards and the
notifying location to control room identification of certain equipment in industry
- Pedestrian interaction (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour
protocols introduced Code);
- High visibility PPE  AS 1319 (1994) Safety Signs for the
- Installed mirrors at blind Occupational Environment;
intersections  AS 1742.1 (2003) Manual of Uniform Traffic
- Pedestrian interaction Control Devices – General Introduction and
protocols to apply to all vehicles Index of Signs;
- Collision avoidance system  AS 1742.15 (2007) Manual of uniform traffic
- Vehicle principal hazard control devices - Direction signs, information
management plan signs and route numbering;
- Investigate opportunities for  AS 1742.2 (1994) Traffic Control Devices for
remote operation General Use;
 AS 1742.4 (2008) Speed Controls;
 AS 1742.10 (2009) Pedestrian Control and
Protection; and
 AS 1742.11 (1999) Parking Controls.
Inrush of On-site - Geological surveys
water - Mine design
Use of On-site Safe work plan, licensed Storage and handling in accordance with the
explosives operators, storage and handling following regulations:
in accordance with relevant
 Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation
standards
2001; and
 Explosives Regulation 2003
Air Blast On-site - Caving capability for goaf
behaviour
- Deputies and geologists
inspections
- Identification of sandstones
from exploration drill holes.
- Strata Failure HMP
- Wind blast switch and trollex
monitoring capable of removing
power
Aerial surveys On-site Licensed operator

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Emergency On-site Licensed operator
response
helicopter
Rainfall On-site Emergency management plan,
location and exposure review of
infrastructures and access
Flooding On-site Emergency management plan,
location and exposure review of
infrastructures and access,
weather monitoring, warning
systems
Uncontrolled On-site Safe work method, vehicle
or unintended maintenance
movement of
equipment
and vehicles
Tree falls on On-site Safe work method, experienced
dozer operators, fall-on protection
Manual On-site Avoidance of manual handling
handling injuries by safe work method,
provision of equipment fit for
purpose and suitable allocation
of human resources
Construction / On-site Identification, demarcation and
Operations communication of areas, hand-
interaction over protocols, isolation
during ramp- procedures
up
Site On-site Construction management plan,
management management of change
procedure
Slips and trips On-site Construction safety
management plan, workplace
inspection program, PPE,
ergonomic design, lighting,
permits

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Fall from On-site Safe work statement, scaffolding Apply the following relevant regulations and
height and lanyards, training standards:
 AS/NZS 1576.1 (1995) Scaffolding General
Requirements;
 AS/NZS 1576.2 (2009) Scaffolding Couplers
and accessories;
 AS/NZS 1576.3 (1995) Scaffolding
Prefabricated and tube end couplers;
 AS/NZS 1576.4 (1991) Scaffolding
Suspended Scaffolding;
 AS/NZS 1577 (1993) Scaffold planks;
 AS/NZS 1657 (1992) Fixed platforms,
walkways, stairs and ladders;
 AS/NZS 1891.1 (2007) Industrial fall-arrest
systems and devices - Safety belts and
harnesses;
 AS/NZS 1891.2 (2001) Industrial fall-arrest
systems and devices - Horizontal lifeline and
rail systems;
 AS/NZS 1891.3 (1997) Industrial fall-arrest
systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices;
 AS/NZS 1892.5 (2000) Portable ladders –
Selection, safe use and care;
 Workplace Health and Safety Regulation
2008; Clauses 282-290, 316-324, 333-334;
 Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation
2001; Clauses 74, 90, 92, 118, 128, 130,
258, 268, 332; and
 Occupational Health and Safety (Safety
Standards) Regulations 1994.

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Electrocution On-site Safe work statement, qualified The following relevant regulations and standards
electricians and standard safety apply:
procedures, isolation
 AS/NZS 3000 (2000) Electrical Installations;
procedures
 AS/NZS 3012 (2003) Electrical installations -
Construction and demolition sites;
 AS 2225 (1994) Insulating Gloves for
Electrical Purposes;
 AS 2978 (1995) Insulating Mats for Electrical
Purposes;
 AS/NZS 3760 (2003) In-service safety
inspection & testing of electrical equipment;
 AS 3820 (1998) Essential Safety
Requirements for Low Voltage Electrical
Equipment ;
 AS/NZS 4836 (2001) Safe working on low-
voltage electrical installations;
 Workplace Health and Safety Regulation
2008; Section 259; and
 Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation
2001; Clauses 19, 24, 135, 200, 251.
Struck by On-site Safe work statement,
object barricading, fall nets
Crane On-site Licensed operators, safe work
accident statement including knowing the
correct weight of lifts and use of
appropriate lifting equipment,
lifting studies or plans
Suffocation On-site Safe work method, confined
space permit system,
identification of confined spaces,
remote emergency stop of dozer
on stockpile, breathing
apparatus in dozer on stockpile,
training
Pinch points On-site Safe work method, guarding,
communication protocols
Lightning On-site Storm procedure, lightning The following relevant standard applies:
arrestors/masts
 AS 1768 (2007) Lightning Protection.

Site security On-site Security management plan

and safety /
unauthorised
access
Sabotage On-site Security management plan

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Human On-site Security management plan,
Resources contractor management plan,
(HR) / employee management plan
Industrial
Relations (IR
issues
Radioactive On-site Identification, inspection The following relevant regulation applies:
measuring program, monitoring, storage
 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999.
instruments and handling procedure,
demarcation, Radiation Safety
Officer (RSO)
Falling into On-site Safe work method, PPE PPE to be identified in safe operating procedure
water
Dozer roll- On-site Safe work method, experienced
over operators
Materials On-site Safe work method including lay- Design of lay-down area and assessment of
handling - down plan, provision of suitable handling assist equipment to be defined
storage and equipment for use in the lay-
lay down down area fit for purpose and
suitable allocation of human
resources
Heat stress On-site Avoidance of over-exertion by
safe work method, provision of
equipment fit for purpose and
suitable allocation of human
resources, drinking water
availability, PPE
Dehydration On-site Avoidance of dehydration by
safe work method, provision of
water and allocation of human
resources, PPE
Lack of safety On-site Safety risk review during
in design detailed design (Hazard and
Operability [HAZOP] study),
construction safety management
plan, constructability reviews
Equipment On-site Compliance with site rules and
failure procedures (based on risk
assessments and safe work
methods), maintenance
programs
Food On-site Specialist service provider, food
poisoning management plan, personal
hygiene awareness
Sunburn On-site PPE, provision of sunscreen,
safety awareness
High wind On-site Emergency management plan,
weather monitoring

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Noise On-site PPE, location of equipment,
noise barriers
Welding and On-site PPE, safe work method,
cutting qualified personnel
Bushfire On-site Emergency management plan,
location versus exposure review
of infrastructures and access
Disorientation On-site Safe work method including
water and communication
protocols, no man alone policies
Self heating On-site Stockpile management plan, fire
of coal response capability
stockpiles
Self heating On-site - Fire response capability
of spoils and - Rehabilitation plan and
seams covering of exposed coal
surfaces
Frictional On-site - Maintenance program for
ignition cutting machines
- Gas monitoring and sprays on
cutting machines
- Mine Atmosphere HMP
- Ventilation standards for the
face
Structural On-site Design reviews (e.g. HAZOP for Designs to Australian Standards
failure / overloading), inspections and
Tailings dam monitoring
failure

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Exposure to On-site Non-flammable, non-corrosive, Diesel and oil tanks constructed and installed to
hazardous non-toxic, storage and comply with relevant standards:
materials transportation in accordance
 Dangerous Goods Safety Management
with appropriate standards,
loading/unloading procedures, Regulation 2001;
MSDS  Health Regulation 1996;
 NOHSC 1015 (2001) National Standard
Storage and Handling of Workplace
Dangerous Goods;
 AS 1692 (2006) Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids;
 AS 1940 (2004) The Storage and Handling
of Flammable and Combustible Liquids; and
 AS 2906 (2001) Fuel Containers - Portable -
Plastics and Metal.

Anionic, Cationic Flocculent and Magnetite (Coal

Handling and Preparation Plant [CHPP]
reagents) require wash stations nearby. In
general these are considered non-hazardous
substances; however, storage and handling
areas require ventilation and method to avoid
dust formation.
Dust On-site Watering roadways, dust
suppression, PPE, design
Fumes On-site Safe work methods regarding  Dangerous Goods Safety Management
fumes, location and design of Regulation 2001; and
storage facilities and
 Health Regulation 1996.
maintenance workshops, PPE
Residual On-site Rehabilitation Rehabilitation plan
water quality
Residual On-site Rehabilitation Rehabilitation plan
infestation
Residual On-site Rehabilitation Rehabilitation plan
contamination
Aircraft crash Off-site - Licensed operator
in transit - CASA controls
- Off-site maintenance
- Predominantly off-site fuelling
Extra activity - Off-site - Environmental management Refer to Volume 1, Section17 Transport
higher road plan - traffic
use / changed
road
conditions

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Extra activity - Off-site Community consultation
Life of mine
risk due to
change
Air transport Off-site Licensed operators
of personnel
Transport of Off-site Licensed operator
equipment,
goods and
services
Transport of Off-site - Licensed operators Storage and handling in accordance with the
explosives - Storage and handling in following regulations:
accordance with relevant  Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation
standards 2001; and
 Explosives Regulation 2003.
Multi- Off-site - Licensed operators
passenger - Operating procedures and
personnel vehicle maintenance
transfers
Flight path Off-site - Blasting procedure Apply the following relevant regulation and
interference - Flight path management standard regarding obstacles entering air space:
 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998; and
 CASA Manual of Standards Part 139—
Aerodromes, Chapter 7: Obstacle Restriction
and Limitation.

Train-Train Off-site - In-cab signalling system Apply the following relevant regulation and
collision - Train position known through standards:
transponder and GPS  Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
- Radio communication (Qld);
- Signalling system  Workplace Health and Safety Regulation
2008 (Qld);
 Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health
Regulation 2001;
 Transport (Rail Safety) Act 2010; and
 Transport (Rail Safety) Regulation 2010.
Train-Vehicle Off-site - Grade-separated crossings on Refer to Train-Train collisions
collision major roads
- Signalised crossings on minor
roads
- Emergency response plan
- Horns

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Hazard / Risk Location Safety Management Specific Requirements for Safety
/ Issue Management
Train Off-site - Train position known through Refer to Train-Train collisions
Derailment transponder and GPS
- Radio communication
- Grade-separated crossings on
major roads
- Signalised crossings on minor
roads
- Emergency response plan
Transport of Off-site Licensed operators
equipment,
goods and
services
Noise Off-site Refer to Volume 1, Section 15
Noise and Vibration
Individual Off-site Fatigue management Shift rosters designed to consider fatigue
personnel
transfers
Extra activity - Off-site Emergency management plan, Refer to emergency management plan
increased review of emergency services
demand on capabilities
emergency
services
(including
access)
Extra activity - Off-site Licensed operators, operating
development procedures, vehicle
of support maintenance
infrastructure
/ utilities
(cumulative
impact)
Breakdown of Off-site Safe work method, maintenance
equipment programs
Dust Off-site Refer to Volume 1, Section 13
Air Quality
Equipment Off-site Maintenance of controlled
failure vehicles
Community Off-site Community management plan,
resistance community consultation
Diesel, oil, Off-site Licensed operators, Emergency Refer to emergency management plan
other fuel management plan, designated
spills transport routes and storage
areas
Unauthorised Off-site Refer to Volume 1, Section 11
release of Surface Water
water

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24.3.5 Emergency Management Plan
The mine will have an Emergency Management Plan that will be kept up to date and will be a
controlled document. In addition to defining the manner in which on-site emergencies are to be
managed, this plan will include the following information:

 The nature of the emergency situations that could occur at the site;
 The local public authorities involved (or potentially involved) with the management of emergencies
that could arise at the site;
 Emergency management structure;
 Notification and escalation procedures;
 Mine site layout;
 Principal hazard management plans, e.g. vehicles, explosives;
 Emergency response procedures; and
 Trigger action response plans.

24.3.5.1 Notification
Where an emergency, potential emergency or reportable incident occurs, the Site Senior Executive
(SSE) will immediately notify the appropriate stakeholders, which will be detailed in the Emergency
Management Plan for the type of emergency or incident. These could include:

 Group Managing Director;

 Group Safety Manager;
 Emergency Management Unit (and the Flying Doctors);
 Ambulance
 Mines Inspectorate;
 Explosives Inspectorate;
 Police;
 Rural Fire Brigade.

24.3.5.2 Emergency Management Structure

The range of emergency situations are described in Table 24-13 below, including the objectives and
management principles that will be adopted for the preparation of detailed emergency plans (including
emergency response and recovery/clean-up procedures). These management plans specifically
address the health, safety and third party property and business interruption aspects of the hazard and
risk. In order to prepare this section, consultation was undertaken with the relevant emergency
services. A list of the emergency services contacted is provided in Table 24-12.

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Table 24-12: Emergency Support Services
Emergency Support Service Consulted Contact
Queensland Health CEO central and western region
Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) Office Manager Longreach RFDS Base
Alpha Police Officer in charge
Mines Inspectorate District inspector of mines
Based on the consultation undertaken, it was determined that HGPL will provide all resources, training
and equipment required for first response capability for all foreseeable incidents. However, the local
rural fire brigade will be relied upon for a coordinated response to bushfire, where the local police
officer in charge is the fire chief. In this case, HGPL will supplement the existing resources, capability
and equipment of the rural fire brigade.
Regarding safety incidents, HGPL will again provide first response capability with a paramedic full-time
on-site; however, additional medical staff may be required in the region. Specifically, additional nurses
may be required at the Alpha Hospital. In the event of a serious safety incident, HGPL would rely on
support from the RFDS to get injured people to suitable medical treatment facilities. The RFDS has 17
aircraft in Queensland, which is considered adequate for the foreseeable worst case emergency
situations. In the event there are insufficient response aircraft available, RFDS has been known to
charter larger jets from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Fundamental to emergency management is the development and organisation of an emergency
response team and incident management team. The general organisation structure for incident
management is outlined on Figure 24-1 below.

Figure 24-1: Organisational structure for incident management

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Incident
Manager

Other internal External

support function advisors

Emergency
Response Manager
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

Additional internal Emergency Additional external

resources Response Team resources

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The objectives of the incident management team and the emergency response team are as follows:
Objectives of the Incident Management Team

 Ensure all immediate action is taken to make the incident site safe
 Manage the response to the incident
 Ensure appropriate resources are available for the emergency response team
 Immediately contact the appropriate regulator and ensure attendance of appropriate emergency
services
Objectives of the Emergency Response Team
 Make the incident site safe and attend to the safety and welfare of people affected
 Assess and undertake the tactical response to the incident
 Report to the Incident management team
While the details of personnel and resources are yet to be fully developed, specifically for this study
the minimum requirements to be provided are:
 At least 15 fully trained personnel in the following areas:
— First aid and resuscitation
— Fire fighting
— Rescue – Ground failure
— Rescue – Underground mines
— Rescue – At heights
— Rescue – In water
— Rescue – Dealing with electricity
— Rescue – Dealing with explosives
— Rescue – Dealing with chemicals (e.g. diesel, oil, CHPP reagents)
— Rescue – Confined spaces
— Rescue – From vehicles
— Rescue – From buildings
— Rescue – Remote locations
 The emergency management team will include a paramedic on-site at all times
 Anti-venom will be held on-site
 First response capability and resources for six injured

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Emergency Situation Emergency Management and Response Plan
Equipment, Building, Vehicle Fire management plan
Fire
The objective of this plan is ensuring life safety, and will identify all
fire risks and evaluate the specific needs to respond to a fire for the
purpose of life safety [4]. This will be achieved during final design
when a detailed fire risk assessment will be undertaken. This will
include a review of essential services to confirm suitable accessibility
to plant.

The fire emergency management plan will include the following:

 procedure to follow in case of fire;
 key personnel such as fire wardens;
 a list of all fire risks and an evaluation of the fire fighting
requirements;
 primary fire protection controls that are in place and to be
maintained;
 location of fire equipment;
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
 location and quantity of hazardous materials;
 isolation procedures for electricity;
 drainage plan and operation of drainage equipment e.g. bunds
and sump pumps;
 back-up generator for emergency equipment;
 evacuation procedure; and,
 evacuation points.

The following primary controls are listed as a minimum standard for

the main fire risks:
 transformers: firewalls, bunds, snuffing stones, standard electrical
protection;
 conveyors: secondary means of egress;
 smoke detection in switch rooms;
 smoke detection in warehouses;
 smoke detection in office dwellings; and,
 smoke detection in accommodation.

In general for above ground, the following resources and equipment

will be provided prior to the construction of the site:
 six trained fire-fighting personnel available on site at any one
time;
 150 ML of fire water;
 2 vehicles with fire fighting ability and capable of carrying
sufficient water for continuous application of water on a fire during
refilling. One vehicle will include a fire tender with water carrying
capacity (which is required to assist with Bushfires below). The
other vehicle may be either water carts for dust suppression or
another fire tender or water tanker;

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 vehicles must have 10 l/s water production capacity per monitor;
 5 x fire hydrant hoses of 30 m each; and,
 suitable branch pieces and foam.

For underground, the following additional resources will include:

 Foam;
 Foam generator;
 Fire hydrants and equipment located in fire cabinets U/G;
 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus;
 Fire detection installed to identify the location of a fire;
 Fire resistant anti static conveyors; and,
 Sprinkler protection over drive ends, tail ends and take up points
of conveyors.

For the locations of fire fighting equipment and incident control points,
please refer to appendix U.
Bushfire Bushfire management plan

For Bushfire emergencies, the Proponent will rely on the local rural
fire brigade for a coordinated response where the local police officer
in charge is the fire chief. The objective of this plan will be to outline
the first response procedure for on-site Bushfires for ensuring life
safety, and the protocols to conduct a coordinated response with the
rural fire brigade.

As part of the bushfire management plan, a bushfire hazard

assessment will be completed of the area which will rank the
vegetation community, slope and aspect to determine the hazard
score for the different areas and to understand and mitigate the risk
of bushfire. The assessment will also incorporate safety buffers as
land adjacent to bushfire hazard areas is vulnerable to bushfire attack
from these areas and other site specific factors that are important in
devising suitable bushfire mitigation strategies. These factors will
include matters such as: likely direction of bushfire attack,
environmental values that may limit mitigation options, location of
evacuation routes and/or safety zones. An assessment will also be
completed noting specific risk factors associated with the
development, including matters such as the nature of activities and
materials to be conducted/stored on the site, numbers and types of
persons likely to be present, particular warning and/or evacuation
requirements.

Measures for mitigating bushfire will include:

 road and lot layout and land use allocations;
 firebreaks and buffers;
 building locations or building envelopes;
 landscaping treatments;

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 warning and evacuation procedures and routes;
 firefighting requirements including infrastructure and water supply;
 specific measures such as external sprinkler systems and alarms;
 owner education and awareness programs; and
 ongoing maintenance and response awareness programs. [5]
In summary, the plan will identify Bushfire threats with regard to life
safety and establish controls to manage the hazard.

Diesel / Fuel / Oil spill Diesel / fuel / oil spill management plan

The objective of this plan will be to outline the first response

procedure for protecting the health and safety of individuals involved
and will cover both on-site and off-site incidents.

The plan will also establish the procedure for containment, clean-up
and rehabilitation and identify the equipment needed for the
response.

Dangerous Goods and Dangerous goods and explosives management plan

Explosives
The objective of this plan will be to outline the first response
procedure for protecting the health and safety of individuals involved
and will cover both on-site and off-site incidents.

The emergency management and response plan will address:

 the equipment and facilities that will be available;

 the procedures that will be followed and the measures that will be
taken, including matters such as sounding alarms and evacuating
people;
 the measures that will be taken to investigate why the incident or
situation occurred;
 the individuals who will be responsible for implementing the
emergency management plan;

 the measures that will be taken to train people to execute the

emergency management plan; and,
 which emergency services and other people will be given a copy
of the emergency management plan.
Vehicle breakdown Vehicle breakdown management plan

The objective of this plan is to outline a procedural response to an

unexpected vehicle breakdown in order to establish a safe response.
The procedure will call for a Job Safety and Environmental Analysis

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and assess the situation and plan the response.

High wind High wind management plan

The objective of this plan is to identify actions that need to be

undertaken for immanent high wind in order to make the situation
safe. The plan will assess particular risks in the event of high wind,
devise the methods of monitoring for high wind and formulate trigger
action responses.

Rainfall Storm response management plan

The objective of this plan is to identify actions that need to be

undertaken in the event of heavy rain and storms and develop
controls and procedures for ensuring a safe response. The plan will
assess each of the actions and establish suitable controls as required
e.g. an all weather road may be specified if a particular action
requires driving to check a river level.

Flooding Flood management plan

The objective of this plan is to identify actions that need to be

undertaken for immanent flooding in order to make the situation safe.
A flood management area is defined by an area which falls within the
1% AEP flood level. As part of flood management, flood studies will
be completed to complement available flood history data.

The plan will assess particular risks in the event of flooding, devise
the methods of monitoring for potential flooding and formulate trigger
action responses [5].

Mine Rescue Mine rescue plan

The objective of this plan is to identify actions that need to be

undertaken in an event requiring mine rescue to develop controls and
procedures for ensuring a safe response. Furthermore, the plan will
include:

 Water reticulation and communication arrangements;

 The location of each entry into the mine;
 The location of ventilation fan installations;
 Access roads to mines infrastructure;
 Each surface installation, administration building and other
infrastructure;
 Ventilation control devices;
 Atmospheric monitoring sites, stations and sampling lines;

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 Gas drainage ranges and drainage boreholes;
 Stored pressure vessels;
 The location and type of refuges;
 The location and contents of caches of self-rescuers;
 The direction of the ventilating air currents; and,
 Primary escapeways.
In an emergency, sufficient copies of the plan will be available for use
by the mines rescue team

24.3.6 Implications of Climate Change

By 2030, Queensland’s annual average temperatures are projected to increase by approximately 0.9
°C in coastal areas and approximately 1.1 °C inland, relative to the climate of recent decades.
Warming by 2070 depends heavily on the level of greenhouse gas emissions from now into the future.
Therefore, by 2070, annual average temperatures are projected to increase by about 1.7 °C across
the state for a low emissions scenario and by about 3 °C for a high emissions scenario
(Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO], 2007). Predicted
temperature levels are presented on Figure 24-2.

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 Figure 24-2: Predicted temperature levels due to climate change*

Source: Climate Change in Australia Technical Report 2007, vol 4, p49-10 (CSIRO, 2007),

Queensland projections include a tendency for less rainfall, increased evaporation, more severe
droughts, an increase in extreme daily rainfall when it does rain, sea-level rises, more intense tropical
cyclones and an increased risk of storm surge. Rainfall in winter and spring is likely to decrease in
central Queensland; however, changes in summer and autumn rainfall are less certain. Annual rainfall
predictions are presented on Figure 24-3.
Potential evaporation from soils, water and vegetation is projected to increase over Queensland.
Irrespective of changes in rainfall, increased evaporation will result in an increase in aridity and the
severity of droughts. Increased intensity of tropical cyclones in the Queensland region is likely, but
total numbers of cyclones may decrease. Storm surge risk is also projected to increase from sea-level
rise and increased cyclone intensity.

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 Figure 24-3: Predicted annual rainfall due to climate change*

Source: Climate Change in Australia Technical Report 2007, vol 4, p49-10 (CSIRO, 2007),

The information gathered from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (CSIRO, 2007)
describes an increase in vulnerability within the Project area, which may affect the operating,
maintenance and decommissioning phases. The predicted increase in temperature, coupled with
reduced rainfall and increased evaporation, raises the risk of bushfire, although the projected increase
in aridity would largely offset the bushfire frequency increase by reducing the available fuel load and
associated fire intensity.
The increase in wind due to cyclones will not significantly increase the risk of structural overloading for
infrastructure and buildings due to the inland Project location. The predicated higher daily rainfall
intensity is to be mitigated through the design and construction of flood levees.

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