occupational health and hygiene management plan

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Remediation Services Clyde StFord Civil Contracting Pty Ltd21-Nov-201860582210

Occupational Health andHygiene Management Plan

AECOM Remediation Services Clyde StOccupational Health and Hygiene Management Plan


Occupational Health and Hygiene Management Plan

Client: Ford Civil Contracting Pty LtdABN: 24 002 542 814

Prepared byAECOM Australia Pty Ltd17 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304, PO Box 73, Hunter Region MC NSW 2310, AustraliaT +61 2 4911 4900 F +61 2 4911 4999 www.aecom.comABN 20 093 846 925

21-Nov-2018

Job No.: 60582210

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Quality InformationDocument Occupational Health and Hygiene Management Plan

Ref 60582210

Date 21-Nov-2018

Prepared by Marc Wydro

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Chad Whitburn (Compliance Services - Team Leader)

Adelle Liebenberg (MAIOH, COH)

Revision History

Rev Revision Date DetailsAuthorised

Name/Position Signature

A 10-Aug-2018 Draft Peter DeanProject Manager

A 10-Aug-2018 Draft – FCC Peter DeanProject Manager

B 31-Aug-2018 Draft for Review - Jemena Peter DeanProject Manager

C 12-Oct-2018 Preliminary Final Peter DeanProject Manager

D 15-Nov-2018 Preliminary Final Peter DeanProject Manager

0 21-Nov-2018 Final Peter DeanProject Manager

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Table of ContentsExecutive Summary i1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 General 11.2 Objective 11.3 Scope of Works 11.4 Key Works 1

1.4.1 Tiered Hazard Identification Table 22.0 Background 5

2.1 Site History 52.2 Desktop Identification of Overarching Hazards at the Site 52.3 Health Effects 6

2.3.1 Lead 62.3.2 Creosote 62.3.3 Petroleum Hydrocarbons 62.3.4 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) 62.3.5 Benzene 72.3.6 Toluene 72.3.7 Xylenes 72.3.8 Cyanides 72.3.9 Thiocyanic acid / thiocyanates 72.3.10 Chloroform 72.3.11 Phenols 72.3.12 Asbestos 82.3.13 Compacts dusts 8

3.0 Legal Requirements and Responsibilities 93.1 Responsibilities 9

3.1.1 PCBU Responsibilities 93.1.2 Site Workers Responsibilities 9

3.2 Workplace Exposure Standards 103.2.1 FCC Responsibilities 10

4.0 Methods – Occupational Health Risk Assessment 134.1 Site Specific Inspection/ Occupational Hygiene Assessment (Tier 3) 144.2 Hazard Management Strategy 144.3 General Hazard Compliance and Prevention 14

4.3.1 Noise 144.3.2 Hazardous Manual Tasks 154.3.3 Vibration 154.3.4 Lead 154.3.5 Asbestos 164.3.6 Hygiene and Sanitation 164.3.7 Personal Protective Equipment 16

5.0 Exposure Assessment Program 175.1 Identification of Hazard and Exposure Standards 175.2 Exposure Assessment Schedule 17

5.2.1 Personnel to be Assessed 175.2.2 Timing and Frequency 175.2.3 Responsible Party 175.2.4 Examples of Monitoring Methods and Equipment 17

6.0 Health Monitoring 196.1 Health Monitoring of Identified Hazards 196.2 Noise 216.3 Medical Practitioner Services 21

7.0 Communication and Consultation 237.1 Legislative Requirements 237.2 Methods of Communication 23



7.3 Consultation on Health Monitoring Requirements 238.0 PPE Programs 25

8.1 Selection of PPE 259.0 Contingency Measures 2710.0 References 29

Appendix ARespiratory Protection Program A

Appendix BHearing Conservation Program B

Appendix CChemical Protective Clothing Program C

Appendix DDecontamination Program D

Appendix EExample Risk Assessment E

Appendix FImplemented Controls F

List of Tables

Table 1 Summary of Hazards, divided into Tiers 1, 2 and 3 2Table 2 Tier 1. Summary of Hazards Identified 5 Table 3 Summary of Workplace Exposure Standards 11Table 4 Risk Management Process 13Table 5 Method of Sampling, Testing and Required 18Table 6 Hazards, Type of Health Monitoring and Requirements. 20Table 7 Health Monitoring Requirements 21Table 8 Medical Practitioner Details 21



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Executive SummaryThis Occupational Health and Hygiene Management Plan (OHHMP) defines the Occupational Healthand Hygiene objectives for works at the Site, documents the responsibilities of relevant parties inmeeting their relevant statutory requirements, and acts as a general guide for Ford Civil ContractingPty Ltd (FCC) management, FCC workers and contractors with regards to the management ofOccupational Health and Hygiene hazards on Site.

This OHHMP is supported by documentation that has been developed to comply with relevantlegislation, Australian and International Standards and Codes of Practice where applicable toprincipally document the best practice guideline for the management of Occupational Health andHygiene at the Site. This is done by reviewing Site environmental reports and identifying the vastrange of occupational hazards that may be encountered at the Site in order to provide overarchingmanagement solutions in the event of unexpected gross contamination encountered during works.

This OHHMP provides a summary of anticipated chemical, airborne and physical hazards based onkey works proposed at the Site, with the objective that the list of potential hazards will be refined at theproject realisation phase by an occupational hygienist during a site inspection / occupational hygieneassessment. This will assist FCC in developing specific risk assessments and will feed into the finalsite specific requirements. A summary of the management tiers, inputs and objectives that form thebasis of the OHMMP have been provided in Table E1.

Table E1. Summary of the management tiers, inputs and objectives

ManagementTier Description Inputs Objective

1The recognition andanticipation of alloccupationalhazards likely to bepresent at the Site

Previous environmentaland risk assessmentreports (ie JBS&G 2017A, JBS&G 2017 B.)

To provide the best practice standard for themanagement of Occupational Health and Hygieneat the Site and to capture all potential occupationalhazards present at the Site regardless of proposedremediation works. Developed as a contingency toolencompassing all hazards in the event ofunexpected gross contamination encounteredduring remediation works.

Overarching

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Identification ofoccupationalhazards likely to beencountered duringproposed key worksat the Site

FCC proposedmethodology,Remedial Works Plan,Excavationmanagement Plan,BackfillingManagement PlanRemediation WorksEnvironmentalManagement Plan

To provide guidance for the management ofoccupational hazards anticipated to be encounteredduring proposed key works at the Site. This is aplanning tool which detail the ‘filtered’ list ofanticipated hazards based on proposed key worksincluding Barrier Wall Installation, Cut and Fill, andDemolition Works. This shall then be fed into a Siteand activity specific management strategy (Tier 3).Examples of the filtered hazards are provided inTable 2.

ProjectPlanning

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Evaluation andcontrol of hazardsidentified during asite specificinspection, hygieneassessment andspecific riskassessments basedon confirmed andapproved works atthe Site

Site inspection by anoccupational hygienist,specific occupationalhygiene assessments,onsite activities, andother inputs such asnumber of workers onSite, shift roster andlength, Safety DataSheets (SDS) forchemicals used at theSite.

To be determined at the Site following a site specificinspection, hygiene assessment and specific riskassessments. Information shall be taken from thisOHMMP and used for input to develop Site andactivity specific management strategies.

Applicable for when the proposed key worksbecome realised, any changes to key works, newworks, and for all activities where a baseline has notbeen established and the PCBU does not know thelevel of the hazard in which the worker will beexposed.

ProjectRealisation –

On SiteWorks



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1.0 Introduction

1.1 GeneralAECOM Australia Pty Ltd (AECOM) was engaged by Ford Civil Contracting Pty Ltd (FCC) to preparean Occupational Health and Hygiene Management Plan (OHHMP) in preparation for proposedremediation works. Works are due to be undertaken at the former Newcastle Gasworks Site located at1 Chatham Road, Hamilton North, NSW (herein referred to as the Site). The Site is identified as Lot 1in Deposited Plan (DP) 79057 and lot 270 in DP812689 under the Local Government Area (LGA) ofNewcastle City Council. The Site owner is Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd.

1.2 ObjectiveThe objective of this OHHMP is to provide a best practice guideline to FCC management, FCCworkers and contractors employed on the Site with regards to the management of Occupational Healthand Hygiene hazards on Site. This information includes health risks associated with exposure toidentified hazards, exposure assessment and control strategies of the hazards and training of workersregarding occupational hazards likely to be present at the Site during remediation works. This OHHMPoutlines the process for anticipating, recognising, evaluation and controlling hazards in the workplacethat may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the wellbeing of Site personnel.

1.3 Scope of WorksThe scope of works for the OHHMP is to provide and develop:

· An occupational health risk assessment and exposure assessment plan- Health affecting agents- Workers to be assessed, timing and frequency of tests- Responsible party, method of testing and required equipment.

· Methods of consultation with workforce regarding all matters related to health monitoring,including the selection of the registered medical practitioner who will perform or supervise thehealth monitoring program

· Development of hazard control plans which includes contingency measures; Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) Programs.

1.4 Key WorksFCC was contracted to undertake remediation works on the Site. The scope of works at the siteincludes:

· Barrier Wall Installation:- Installation of a 510m subterranean barrier wall- Constructing a bridging layer above barrier wall- Constructing a low permeability barrier layer (LPBL)- The installation location was chosen in areas where contaminants have been reported to be

below the environmental criteria- It was designed with the assumption that gross contamination will be bound within the barrier

wall alignment.

· Cut and Fill:- Cutting: Eastern side (Styx Creek) potion of the Site (30% to 40% coverage): Depth range <1

– 1.5m bgl (metres below ground level). It is reported that the risk of exposure to the broaderrange of contaminants present at depths below 1.5m bgl has been mitigated by limitingcutting activities to the top 1.5 m bgl at the Site.



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- Filling: Remaining 60% to 70% coverage of the Site: To be above the existing surface- Clearing and mulching- Spreading of demolition screened stockpile material and stockpiles.

· Demolition Works:- Demolition of redundant structures, including slabs and former office building located in the

south western portion of the site.AECOM has undertaken a documentation review of historical soil, groundwater and soil vapoursample data detailed in the reports: JBS&G (2017a), JBS&G (2017b), JBS&G (2016), and GHD(2018a) has provided a summary of anticipated chemical hazards, airborne contaminants and physicalhazards in Section 1.4.1, Table 1 based on the proposed key works summarised above.

1.4.1 Tiered Hazard Identification TableTable 1 provides an overarching list of chemical and airborne hazards known or suspected on Site(Tier 1), chemical, airborne and physical hazards that may affect the health and safety workers duringplanned key works detailed in Section 1.4 (Tier 2), and directs the OHHMP user to confirm actualhazards at project realisation by means of a site inspection, hygiene assessment and risk assessmentas detailed in Section 4.1 (Tier 3). Table 1 shall be used as a guide only.Table 1 Summary of Hazards, divided into Tiers 1, 2 and 3

Hazards

Management Tiers

Tier 1Overarching

Tier 2Project Planning

Tier 3Project

RealisationBarrier WallInstallation

Cut andFill

DemolitionWorks

Chemical

Lead ü – ü ü *

Creosote ü – – – *

Total recoverable hydrocarbons(TRH) ü – ü – *

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) ü – ü – *

Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes ü – – – *

Cyanides ü – – – *

Thiocyanic acid / thiocyanates ü – – – *

Chloroform ü – – – *Phenols ü – ü – *Airborne

Fibrous dusts (asbestos) ü ü ü ü *

Dusts (inhalable, respirable) ü ü ü ü *

PhysicalNoise ü ü ü ü *

Manual Handling ü ü ü ü *

Vibration ü ü ü ü * Note : ü Applicable hazard

– Hazard not anticipated * To be determined and confirmed onsite following a site inspection, hygiene assessment and risk assessment as

detailed in Section 4.1.



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The NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) places a duty on a person conducting abusiness or undertaking to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health of workers ismonitored to prevent illness or injury. Details of chemicals that require health monitoring under theWHS legislation, as well as additional chemicals that should be considered for health monitoring aresummarised in Table 7 (Section 6.1). Details of legal obligations under work health and safetylegislation applicable to Jemena as Site owner, and FCC as Principal Contractor, are provided inSection 3.0.



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2.0 Background

2.1 Site HistoryThe Site was initially used as a gasworks plant from 1913 – 1985, after which the production of towngas ceased. Thereafter the majority of the Site remained largely vacant, with the exception of thesouthern portion. This section was occupied by Elgas up to mid-2014, predominantly for gas storageand bottling purposes. Gas production process via the coal carbonisation process resulted in by-products of coke, tar and ammonia. Historical gasworks-related operations and waste disposalactivities have resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater at the Site. (JBS&G 2017 A,JBS&G 2017 B, JBS&G 2016).

The presence of contamination in soil and groundwater has been identified by various environmentalinvestigations. The contaminants were assessed and the following constituents of concern have beenidentified at the Site from an environmental perspective:

· Light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) and dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL), which isfound in tar

· Petroleum hydrocarbons, monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (MAHs) including benzene, toluene,ethylbenzene and xylenes, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and cyanides in soils

· Ammonia, zinc, cyanides, thiocyanate, phenols, MAHs, naphthalene and petroleum hydrocarbonsin groundwater

· MAHs, naphthalene and petroleum hydrocarbons in soil vapour

· Phenolic compounds (2,4-dimethylphenol), naphthalene, ammonia and nitrate in adjacent off-sitesurface water body (Styx Creek)

· Asbestos (generally as fibre cement sheet fragments) in fill material.

2.2 Desktop Identification of Overarching Hazards at the SiteA review of historical soil, groundwater and soil vapour sample data identified the following chemicalhazards and airborne contaminants known or suspected on Site (JBS&G 2017 B). A summary ofoverarching contaminants and chemical hazards likely to be present at the Site (Tier 1) are detailed inTable 2. This list captures potential airborne contaminants and chemical hazards identified at the Siteregardless of proposed works.Table 2: Tier 1. Summary of Hazards Identified

Chemical Hazards Potential Source

Lead · Waste material generated onsite and backfilled - batteries,pipes, paint, coke process and by produces

Creosote · Waste material from coal gasification generated onsite andbackfilled

Petroleum hydrocarbons· Leaks and spills (light oils, coal tar and tar oils)· Waste material generated onsite and backfilled - gas

purification

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)

· Leaks and spills (light oils, ammonia liquors, coal tar andtar oils)

· Waste material generated onsite and backfilled – cokeprocess and by produces and gas purification

Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes · Leaks and spills (coal tar and tar oils)

Cyanides · Waste material generated onsite and backfilled – gaspurification

Thiocyanic acid / thiocyanates · Waste material generated onsite and backfilled



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Chloroform · Waste material generated onsite and backfilled

Phenols

· Leaks and spills (light oils, ammonia liquors, coal tar andtar oils)

· Waste material generated onsite and backfilled – gaspurification

Airborne Contaminants Potential Source

Fibrous dusts (asbestos) · Waste material generated onsite and backfilled – pipelagging, fibre cement sheeting

Compact dusts (inhalable,respirable) · Dust from Site activities and environmental factors

2.3 Health EffectsPotential hazards (physical, chemical and airborne contaminants) based on anticipated key works areprovided in Table 1 in Section 1.4.1. Adopted exposure standards for the identified hazards areprovided in Section 3.2.

Health effects for the hazards above are sourced from the Health Monitoring for Exposure toHazardous Chemical: Guide for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking, 2013, SafeWorkAustralia (SafeWork, 2013) unless otherwise stipulated in the subsections below.

2.3.1 Lead

Exposure to lead leads to bioaccumulation of it in the body. Once adsorbed, lead is preferentiallystored in the skeleton takes approximately three to 30 years for redistribution. Short-term exposure(lead exposure < 1 year) results in possible spontaneous abortion and postnatal developmental delay,neurocognitive defects, sperm abnormalities, encephalopathy, anemia (Kosnett et al, 2007).

2.3.2 CreosoteSymptoms of acute poisoning include:

· Systemic (health effects that occur in other parts of the body from where exposure occurred) –nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia and difficulty in swallowing, salivation, abdominaldiscomfort, respiratory distress, cyanosis (blue colouration of the skin), pupillary changes,convulsive movements, rapid pulse and shock

· Neurological – headaches, fainting, vertigo and mental disturbances

· Ingestion of creosote (approximately 7g), have resulted in death.

Contact with creosote or creosote vapour may cause irritation of the skin. The skin may become red,papular (small solid lesions), vesicular (sac-like lesions) or ulcerated, depending on the period ofexposure. Increased photosensitisation may occur, particularly on the face or hands. Vapours andcontact can produce an intense burning of the membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract. Eyecontact can lead to conjunctivitis and keratitis (inflammation of the cornea).

2.3.3 Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Health effects from exposure to TPH depend on many factors. These include the types of constituentchemical compounds, how long the exposure lasts, and the amount of the chemicals contacted. Verylittle is known about the toxicity of many compounds. Until more information is available, informationabout health effects of TPH must be based on specific compounds or petroleum products that havebeen studied such as benzene, toluene, and xylene (ATSDR, 1999).

Immediate health effects may result in irritation of the eyes, skin and throat. Long term health effectsinclude central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, pneumonia as well as affecting theblood, immune system, liver, spleen and kidneys (ATSDR, 1999).

2.3.4 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

PAHs are known to cause an abnormally high reactivity in the skin or eyes to ultraviolet radiation ornatural sunlight (photosensitation). It may be induced by ingestion, inhalation or skin contact with



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certain substances known as photosensitisers. Symptoms will vary with the amount of ultravioletradiation, type and amount of photosensitiser, skin type, and age and gender of the person exposed.

Evidence shows workers exposed to high airborne levels of some PAHs show increased risk of lung,kidney, bladder, gastrointestinal and skin cancers.

Exposure to tar and sunlight can cause precancerous and cancerous skin lesions. Exposure to coal tarfumes can cause simultaneous inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea.

2.3.5 Benzene

Acute exposure to high concentrations of benzene vapours can result in irritation of the skin, eyes andrespiratory system and in central nervous system depression and arrhythmias.

The acute effects from exposure benzene in air include headaches, a feeling of weariness and generalweakness. Exposure to high levels of benzene results in central nervous system depression withsymptoms including headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, slurred speech, euphoria, fatigue,weakness, irritability, disorientation, confusion, loss of consciousness and death.

2.3.6 Toluene

Symptoms of toluene exposure include: irritation of the eyes and nose; weakness, exhaustion,confusion, euphoria, dizziness, headache; dilated pupils, lacrimation (discharge of tears); anxiety,muscle fatigue, insomnia; numbness or tingling of the skin; dermatitis. Toluene exposure may causeliver and kidney damage.

Toluene affects the central nervous system, eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys. Breathinghigh levels of toluene during pregnancy has been shown to result in children with birth defects and toretard mental abilities and growth.

2.3.7 Xylenes

The main effect of exposure to xylene vapour is the depression of the central nervous system, withsymptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. An increase level of exposure cancause confusion, clumsiness, slurred speech, loss of balance, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, loss ofconsciousness, and death.

2.3.8 Cyanides

Mild poisoning can produce the following symptoms including headache, anxiety, dizziness, nauseaand vomiting—particularly if the cyanide has been ingested, shortness of breath and a sense ofsuffocation, general weakness with heaviness of arms and legs (SafeWork, Cyanide 2013).

If treatment is not started quickly, symptoms may progress and the person’s condition can deteriorateto include signs of increased shortness of breath or gasping for air, falling blood pressure, cardiacarrhythmia—disturbance in heart rhythm and pulse, cyanosis—blue or purple colouration of the skin ormucous membranes, deteriorating levels of consciousness (SafeWork, Cyanide 2013).

2.3.9 Thiocyanic acid / thiocyanates

Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to particulate nature. Repeated or prolonged skincontact may lead to irritation, breathing in dust may result in respiratory irritation, swallowing can resultin nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, convulsions and loss of consciousness (NIOSH,Thiocyanic Acid 2014).

2.3.10 Chloroform

Exposure acute exposure to chloroform can cause fatigue, dizziness, and headache with sustainedlong term exposure may result in damage your liver and kidneys and central nervous system.(ATSDR, 1997).

2.3.11 Phenols

Exposure via inhalation may result in irritation of the eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratorytract. Direct skin contact can lead to skin irritation and systemic toxicity (toxicity which occurs in otherparts of the body from where exposure occurred). The most important effect of pentachlorophenol



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inhalation is acute poisoning centring on the circulatory system. Physiological injury is mainly muscularwith heart failure.

2.3.12 Asbestos

Inhalation of high concentrations of asbestos may result in asbestosis, a progressive scarring of lungtissue. Further development of scar tissue (fibrosis) may occur after the cessation of exposure. Effectsof asbestos on the plurae (a thin membrane which envelops the lungs) include plaques with andwithout calcification, diffuse pleural thickening and effusions (excess fluid).

The two main forms of cancer associated with the inhalation of asbestos are lung cancer andmesothelioma. Mesothelioma is cancer of the pleura or less commonly, the peritoneum (lining of theabdominal cavity) and can result from brief periods of exposure and a pattern of repeated exposurecan lead to a substantial cumulative exposure.

2.3.13 Compacts dustsInhalable dust, identified as dust >100 µm cannot enter the lungs often causes physical discomfort andirritation such as runny nose, sneezing, watering eyes and coughing can result in rhinitis or bronchitis(AIOH, 2014).

Respirable dust, identified as dust <25 µm can penetrate to the non-ciliated, smallest, airways of thelungs and overwhelm the overloaded by excessive respirable dust resulting in compromised clearanceof dust in the lungs and cellular inflammation, leading eventually to airways disease such as chronicobstructive airways disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.



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3.0 Legal Requirements and ResponsibilitiesA person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a legal obligation under the WHS Act andthe NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (WHS Reg) to ensure the health and safety at theworkplace of all Site personnel. This includes the responsibility to identify hazards, assess risks,manage risks to health and safety and ensure that exposure to hazards at the workplace do notexceed occupational exposure standards and are as low as reasonably practicable.

This OHHMP provides information to assist PCBUs in meeting statutory obligation under the WHS Actand the WHS Reg regarding the health and safety of all Site personnel involved with the proposedremediation works at the Site. While this OHHMP has been undertaken for the purpose of fulfillinglegislative obligations, the PCBU acknowledges that the content of the OHHMP does not constitutecompliance with all legislative obligations. In particular, PCBU acknowledges the content of thisOHHMP is based on information provided to AECOM which has not been verified and thatengagement of an occupational hygienist shall be required to undertake a baseline occupationalhygiene assessment to refine the information presented in the OHHMP.

For the purpose of this OHHMP, PCBUs may refer to Jemena as property owner, FCC as the principalcontractor, and all contractors engaged by FCC to conduct works associated with the proposedremediation works at the Site.

3.1 ResponsibilitiesThe successful implementation of this OHHMP requires commitment from all personnel accessing theSite, who shall be aware of their roles and responsibilities in relation to occupational health and safetyas well as the risks and potential significant impacts related to their jobs.

3.1.1 PCBU ResponsibilitiesAs principal contractor, FCC has an obligation under WHS Reg, Part 6.4, r309 to prepare a WorkHealth and Safety Management Plan (WHS Plan) to outline their WHS policies, training, riskmanagement process, subcontractor management, injury management and continuous monitoring andreview. FCC is directly responsible for the health and safety of all personnel involved in or exposed tohealth hazards associated with the Site. FCC must provide and maintain a workplace where personnelare not exposed to health hazards by:

· Promoting and requiring commitment and compliance with the WHS Plan and this OHHMP fromall Site personnel

· Providing and maintaining safe work places, plant and systems of work

· Providing information, training and supervision to personnel to enable them to perform their workin a safe manner

· Communicating with all personnel on work health and safety matters at the workplace

· Ensuring PPE is provided to protect works against health hazards that cannot be eliminated

· Providing for the safe use and maintenance of all plant

· Providing for the safe storage, use and disposal of hazards substances

· Complying with the requirements of all statutory legislation where applicable

· Understanding and enforcing the OHHMP, ensuring safety risks are identified and reduced to aslow as reasonably practicable.

3.1.2 Site Workers Responsibilities

Site workers have a responsibility for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of thosearound them to assist in the prevention of incidents by:

· Complying with the WHS Plan and this OHHMP

· Being responsible for their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace



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· Keeping the workplace clean and tidy

· Not interfering with or misusing either personal or mechanical protective equipment that has beenprovided or installed for the purpose of health and safety

· Using PPE and mechanical protective equipment issued or supplied as instructed

· Identifying, controlling and reporting all health hazards in the workplace

· Reporting all incidents to the appropriate personnel

· Working in accordance with approved safe work method statements (SWMS)

· Complying with the requirements of all statutory safety legislation where applicable.

3.2 Workplace Exposure StandardsThe WHS Act and WHS Reg apply for works undertaken at the Site. Workplace exposure standardsexist for physical hazards (eg. noise), chemical hazards (eg. benzene) and airborne contaminants (eg.dust).

· WHS Reg, Part 4.1, r57(b) state the PCBU must ensure the noise a worker is exposed to at theworkplace does not exceed the exposure stand for noise

· WHS Reg, Part 3.2, r49 state the PCBU must ensure that no person at the workplace is exposedto substance or mixture in an airborne concentration that exceeds the exposure standard.

Safe Work Australia Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) specifies the ExposureStandard for a range of airborne contaminants in accordance with the Approved Criteria for ClassifyingHazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004] 3rd Edition.

Mandatory exposure standards are also listed in Workplace Exposure Standards for AirborneContaminants (27 April 2018) published by Safe Work Australia.

In absence of Australian Workplace Exposure Standards, exposure action values and limit values forvibrations are sourced from (Directive EU 2002/44/EC).

3.2.1 FCC Responsibilities

FCC has the responsibility to identify hazards, assess risks, manage risks to health and safety andensure that exposure to hazards at the workplace do not exceed occupational exposure standards andare as low as reasonably practicable. Monitoring against the workplace exposure standards isspecifically legislated for asbestos works and works defined as a lead process (where applicable).

Regarding all other hazards FCC shall determine whether monitoring will be required as part of therisk assessment process detailed in Section 5.0. The workplace exposure standards have beenprovided as a guide for all identified for physical hazards, chemical hazards and airborne contaminants(Tier 1) in Table 3 below. Workplace exposure standards relevant to asbestos and lead arehighlighted in bold.



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Table 3 Summary of Workplace Exposure Standards

Physical Hazard Condition 1 Condition 2 Notes

Noise [1] 85 dB(A) LAeq,8h 140 dB(C) LC,peak* Condition 1 – 8h equivalent a-weighted

Condition 2 – c-weighted peak

Vibration [2]

Action Value 2.5ms-2 0.5ms-2

Condition 1 – hand-arm vibrationCondition 2 – Whole body vibration

Exposure Limit 5ms-2 1.15ms-2

Chemical Hazard WES (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) Notes

Lead, inorganic dust [1] 0.05 - -PAHs(As coal tar pitch volatiles) [1] 0.2 - Presumed to have carcinogenic

potential

PAHs(As naphthalene) [1] 52 79 Suspected human carcinogen

Benzene [1] 3.2 - Known carcinogen

Toluene [1] 191 574 Skin absorption

Xylenes [1] 350 655 -

Cyanides [1] 5 - Skin absorption

Chloroform [1] 10 - Suspected carcinogenSkin absorption

Phenols [1] 4 - Skin absorption

Airborne Contaminant WES STEL (mg/m3) Notes

Asbestos [1]` 0.1 fibre/mL - Known carcinogen

Inhalable (rouge) dust [1] 10 mg/m3 - No asbestos.<1% crystalline silica.

Note PAHs – Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons[1] Limit sourced from Safe Work Australia[2] Limit sourced from EU Directive

* LC,peak monitoring through personal dosimetry in conjunction with LAeq,8h, refer to Section 5.3.1 for definition.



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4.0 Methods – Occupational Health Risk AssessmentRisk management involves the following four steps: identifying hazards associated with the work,assessing the risks involved, implementing control measures to eliminate or mitigate the risk, andreviewing implemented controls. The risk management process is outlined in Table 4.

The identification and communication of hazards in the workplace is the responsibility of all workerswho access the Site. The PCBU must ensure that identified hazards with the potential to harm Sitepersonnel have a risk assessment conducted and assessed and that control measure areimplemented to reduce the risk to human health.

An example of a high level risk assessment identifying hazards and providing control measures hasbeen included in Appendix E.Table 4 Risk Management Process

Step Comment

1. IdentifyHazards

WHS Reg, Part 3.1, r34 - Duty to identify reasonably foreseeable hazards thatcould give risk to risk to health and safety. Hazards may include (but are notlimited to):

· Physical hazards: Noise· Chemical hazards: Lead· Airborne contaminants: Asbestos

2. AssessingRisks

Risk assessment is required to determine risk severity, likelihood of occurrenceand determine appropriate control measures with consideration of:

· Workers who are at risk, their duration of exposure, shift roster;· Procedures and processes for workers activities· PPE, complaints, and occupational hygiene monitoring pertaining to the

activities of the workers who are at risk· Other site users and simultaneous activities

3. ControllingRisks

WHS Reg, Part 3.1, r35, r36 - Duty to manage risks to health and safety byeliminating the risks or if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risks than tominimise the risks in accordance with the hierarchy of controls:

· Elimination: Physically remove the hazard

· Substitution: Replace the hazard

· Engineering Controls: Isolate workers from the hazard

· Administrative: Change the way workers undertake their tasks

· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protect workers with PPE

4. ReviewingControlMeasures

WHS Reg, Part 3.1, r37, r38 - Duty to ensure that the control measure ismaintained and that control measures are reviewed.

The implemented control measures should be regularly reviewed to assess theireffectiveness. Reviews may take the form of:

· Ongoing occupational hygiene monitoring· Regular inspection of activities and procedures following a change in

conditions· Review of SWMS· Worker health complaints· Request for feedback from workers

Where problems are found risk assessments should be updated with additional ormodified controls.



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4.1 Site Specific Inspection/ Occupational Hygiene Assessment (Tier 3)The quantification of the hazards that will be encountered at project realisation cannot be conducteduntil a Site inspection and risk assessment has been undertaken and an exposure sampling strategydeveloped. AECOM recommends an occupational hygienist be engaged to conduct a Site inspectionto determine the exposure assessment strategy required for monitoring. The following information willneed to be provided prior to the Site inspection:

· Number of workers on Site

· Shift roster and shift length

· Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemical hazards on Site

· Procedures of processes where exposure to hazards are expected

· Existing training material related to health hazards and PPE

· Records of worker health complaints

· Occupational hygiene sampling results from previous studies (all hazards) (where conducted).

4.2 Hazard Management StrategyThe hierarchy of controls will be followed in order to establish an appropriate control strategy once therisk of exposure has been quantified.

Controls which may be implemented on the Site include (but are not limited to):

· Implementing odour control strategies such as odour suppressants and covering stockpiles withgeotextile or plastic sheeting and monitoring the effectiveness of the controls with odourmonitoring

· Implementing dust control strategies such as dust screens, dust suppression, whether inducedactivity restrictions and covering stockpiles with geotextile or plastic sheeting and monitoring theeffectiveness of the controls dust monitoring

· Ensure Site activities with the potential to interact with asbestos containing materials (ACM) areconducted in accordance with legislative requirements including but not limited to engaging anappropriately licenses asbestos removal contractor, submitting a Safework NSW notification ofasbestos removal work, having an asbestos removal control plan, engaging a licensed asbestosassessor or competent person to undertake airborne asbestos fibre monitoring

· Ensuring Site personnel wear the minimum required PPE which commensurate to the identifiedhazards at the Site. PPE may include long sleeve shirt, long plants, steel capped boots, gloves,safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, hearing protective devices and respiratory protectivedevices.

Controls should be maintained and revised, following risk quantification. Refer to Remediation WorkEnvironmental Management Plan (RWEMP) (AECOM, 2018a) and Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) (GHD, 2018b) for specific criteria on implemented controls.

4.3 General Hazard Compliance and PreventionThe following details general hazards prevention strategies that may be encountered at the Site(Tier 1). FCC shall adopt the relevant prevention strategies dependant on the hazards applicable toproposed key works (Tier 2) and confirmed works during project realisation (Tier 3). A template table isprovided in Appendix F has been provided to outline implemented controls based on reviewed SWMSfor known Site activities.

4.3.1 NoiseWHS Reg, Part 4.1, r57 details the requirements for managing risk of hearing loss from noise. ThePCBU must ensure that the noise workers are exposed to at the workplace does not exceed theexposure standard (LAeq,8h of 85 dB(A) and LC,peak of 140 dB(C)). Where LAeq,8h means the



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eight-hour equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level in decibels (dB(A)) referenced to20 micropascals, determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005, and LC,peak means the C-weighted peak sound pressure level in decibels (dB(A)) referenced to 20 micropascals, determined inaccordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005.

Tasks involving the generation of noise which exceeds the exposure standards for noise may require arisk assessment to identify whether controls need to be implemented or if implemented controls needto be reviewed based on the hierarchy or controls.

FCC must ensure that audiometric testing is undertaken for FCC workers, who may be exposed tonoise above the exposure standard (refer to Section 3.2). FCC also has an obligation to ensuresubcontractors have similarly provided audiometric testing for their personnel.

4.3.2 Hazardous Manual TasksManual handling can be considered as a hazardous manual task, which is defined by WHS Reg as atask that requires a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain anyperson, animal or thing involving one or more of the following (repetitive or sustained force, high orsudden force, repetitive movement, sustained or awkward posture, exposure to vibration).

WHS Reg, Part 4.2, r60 details the requirements for managing risks to health and safety relating to amusculoskeletal disorder associated with a hazardous manual task.

Tasks involving manual handling require a risk assessment to identify the associated hazards. The riskof injury should be assessed for each hazard, and appropriate application of controls implementedbased on the hierarchy or controls.

FCC shall mitigate manual handling risk and identify controls through activity specific SWMS.

4.3.3 VibrationCurrently there are no specific regulations for vibration exposures in workplaces in Australia. AS2670.1:2001 and AS 2763:1988 may be used to evaluate exposure to vibrations, but do not definesafe limits of exposure to vibration. To comply with WHS Reg Part 3.1, r35, the management of risksto health and safety, the European Union directive (Directive EU 2002/44/EC) has been adopted asbest practice. The directive stipulates the following for limits.

· Hand-arm vibration – Action value (2.5ms-2); Exposure limit (5ms-2)

· Whole body vibration - Action value (0.5ms-2); Exposure limit (1.15ms-2).

Where the action value is exceeded the employer is required to take action to minimise exposure andthe exposure limit is the maximum vibration exposure that a work can be exposed to.

Tasks involving the generation of vibrations may require a risk assessment to identify whether controlsneed to be implemented or if implemented controls need to be reviewed based on the hierarchy orcontrols.

Vibrator rollers (2t around infrastructure and up to 20t around open areas) will be used on Site. TheConstruction Noise and Vibration Management Plan located in the Remedial Works EMP, Appendix C,and details additional vibration mitigation measures pertaining to heritage buildings and undergroundassets such as Caltex and Jemena pipelines.

4.3.4 LeadWHS Reg, Part 7.2, r401 details the requirements to ensure that any measures implemented to controlhealth risk from exposure to lead at the workplace are reviewed and as necessary revised. If activitiesare confirmed to be a ‘lead process’ following a risk assessment (ie. lead paint removal works duringdemolition) FCC shall take measures to ensure implemented controls are monitored to assess theireffectiveness and revise controls as required.

WHS Reg, Part 7.2, r403 details the requirements to ensure lead risk work is notified to the regulatorwithin 7 days of the lead risk work commencing.

WHS Reg, Part 7.2, r405-r418 details the requirements to provide health monitoring to workersinvolved in lead risk work.



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4.3.5 AsbestosWHS Reg, Part 8.2, r420 details the requirements to ensure that exposure of a person at theworkplace to airborne asbestos is eliminated so far as is reasonably practicable and if it is notreasonable practicable to eliminate exposure than airborne asbestos exposure is minimised so far asis reasonable practicable.

WHS Reg, Part 8.3, r421-r430 details a range of requirements pertaining asbestos management. ThePCBU must ensure that asbestos is identified or assumed (r420), sampled (r421), the presence ofasbestos indicated (r424), and that an asbestos register be prepared, kept at the workplace (r422),and be accessible to workers (r424) and reviewed (r423). When asbestos is identified or assumed, anasbestos management plan must be prepared and maintained and reviewed (r429).

WHS Reg, Part 8.5, r435-r446 details the required health monitoring, training and the control use ofcertain equipment for workers involved in carrying out licensed asbestos removal (Refer to Section6.1).

4.3.6 Hygiene and SanitationWHS Reg, Part 3.2, r41 details the requirements for the PCBU in control of the Site to ensureprovision and maintenance of adequate and accessible facilities for workers, including toilets, drinkingwater, washing facilities and eating facilities that are in good working order and are clean, safe andaccessible.

Offices, change rooms, lunch rooms shall also be established adjacent to the existing building alongwith and portable toilets (2x) shall be position adjacent to the existing building and northern end of theSite respectively. Portable containers shall be utilised to house tools and materials and shall bepositioned at the existing building and mobilised to various locations around the Site as required.

4.3.7 Personal Protective EquipmentWHS Reg, Part 3.2, Division 5, r44-r47 details the requirements for the use of PPE. The PCBU mustensure that all personnel entering the Site are provided with, wear and use personal protectiveclothing and PPE where required to protect them from harm. PPE must be properly fitted and usesinstructed in their use. PPE specific to hazards of concern is detailed in Appendix A-D.



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5.0 Exposure Assessment Program

5.1 Identification of Hazard and Exposure StandardsThe hazards (physical, chemical and airborne contaminants) based on anticipated key works areprovided in Table 1 in Section 1.4.1. Adopted exposure standards for the identified hazards areprovided in Section 3.2.

WHS Reg, Part 3.1, r35 details the requirements for managing the risks to health and safety through:

(a) Eliminate risks to health and safety so far as is reasonably practicable

(b) If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risks to health and safety – minimise those risks sofar as is reasonably practicable.

The PCBU in control of the Site must ensure commitment to monitoring and reporting of occupationalhealth hazards and implement controls to reduce risk in accordance with all applicable regulations andwherever practicable, with regards to accepted best practices.

Occupational health hazards must first be quantified by an occupational hygienist during a Siteinspection (Tier 3) as recommended in Section 4.1 to allow specific occupational hygiene assessmentrequirements with reference to approved methodologies and applicable standards in Table 5 below.Ongoing assessments shall be conducted (where required) and controls implemented.

5.2 Exposure Assessment Schedule5.2.1 Personnel to be Assessed

Hazards must first be quantified by an occupational hygienist during a Site inspection as detailed inSection 4.1 so that workers of Similar Exposure Groups (SEG) can be established and determinewhich workers require assessment.

5.2.2 Timing and Frequency

Hazards must first be quantified by an occupational hygienist during a Site inspection as detailed inSection 4.1 so that occupational monitoring timing and frequency of can be established based on thebaseline assessment, number of workers, shift rosters and shift lengths workers.

5.2.3 Responsible Party

FCC shall obtain a list of all parties that will working at the Site and assess the hierarchy of roles andresponsibilities and communicate this to workers involved.

5.2.4 Examples of Monitoring Methods and Equipment

Exposure monitoring will be undertaken on Site in accordance with the relevant and appropriateAustralian Standard for each hazard identified following a specific risk assessment (Tier 3) inconsultation with FCC and the occupational hygienist.

Examples of Monitoring Methods and Equipment that may be implemented at the Site are listed inTable 5.



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Table 5 Method of Sampling, Testing and Required

Hazard SamplingMethod

AnalysisMethod Equipment

Asbestos NOHSC:3003(2005)

NOHSC:3003(2005)

· Cellulose nitrate, (0.8µm, 25mm)· Cellulose support pad (25mm)· Conductive coated cowl· Air sampling pump

Lead, inorganicdust and fumes AS 3640 NIOSH 7105

· MCE membrane filter in cassette (0.8µm, 37mm)· Filter cassette holder· Air sampling pump

PAHs(As CTPVs) AS 2986 NIOSH 5023

· PTFE membrane filter in cassette (2µm, 37mm)· Filter cassette holder· Air sampling pump

PAHs(As naphthalene) AS 2986 NIOSH 5506

· PTFE membrane filter in cassette (2µm, 37mm)· Sorbent tube, XAD-2, 8x110mm· Filter cassette holder· Air sampling pump

Benzene AS 2986 NIOSH 1501· Sorbent tube, Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal,

6x 70mm size· Air sampling pump

Toluene AS 2986 NIOSH 1501· Sorbent tube, Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal,


Xylenes AS 2986 NIOSH 1501· Sorbent tube, Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal,

6x 70mmsize· Air sampling pump

Cyanides AS 2986 NIOSH 7904

· PTFE membrane filter in cassette (1µm, 37mm)· Midget impinge, glass, 25ml, with fritted nozzle· Trap, for glass midget impinge· Filter cassette holder· Air sampling pump

Chloroform AS 2986 NIOSH 1003· Sorbent tube, Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal,


Phenols AS 2986 NIOSH 2549

· Sorbent tube, glass thermal desorptionCarbosieve S-III / Anasorb GCB1 / AnasorbGCB2

· Air sampling pumpNote: PAH - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

CTPVs - Coal tar pitch volatiles



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6.0 Health MonitoringWHS Reg, Part 7.1, r368 places specific duties on a PCBU to provide health monitoring to workerswho are conducting ongoing work using, handling, generating or storing hazardous chemicals andthere is a significant risk to the worker’s health because of exposure to a scheduled chemical orasbestos. The following chemical stressors are identified as scheduled chemicals as identified in theWHS Reg, Schedule 14, Table 14.1 and 14.2:

· Asbestos

· Lead

· Creosote

· Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

· Benzene.

Health monitoring requirements are not limited to the scheduled chemicals as identified in the WHSReg, Schedule 14, Table 14.1 and 14.2. Health monitoring must be carried out where there is asignificant risk of exposure to any unknown hazardous chemical where a valid technique is available todetect the exposure and be used to assess the worker’s health.

Health monitoring will require baseline monitoring and may involve a number of the following inputs:

· Collection of demographic data

· Previous work history

· Medical history

· Respiratory function

· Skin checks

· Testing of urine, saliva, mucous, hair or blood.

6.1 Health Monitoring of Identified HazardsFCC must ensure that health based monitoring is undertaken for FCC workers, and FCC must have asystem in place to check and record whether non FCC workers (ie contractors and other personnel)have undertaken health based monitoring as managed by their respective companies as required byFCC.

Health monitoring and testing requirements for the identified hazards are detailed in Table 6. Healthmonitoring and requirements were sourced from Safework (2013) Health Monitoring for Exposure toHazardous Chemical: Guide for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking, 2013, unlessotherwise stipulated.

Please be advised, the details provided in Table 6 shall be used a guide only and shall bedetermined once a baseline program, work plans and contractor activities, shifts andschedules are confirmed.



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Table 6 Hazards, Type of Health Monitoring and Requirements.

Hazards Type of Health Monitoring Frequency ofmonitoring

Asbestos· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Records of personal exposure· Physical examination

Before the worker firststarts3. The frequency ofonce every two years.4

Lead (inorganic)· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Physical examination· Biological Monitoring

Before the worker firststarts and one monthafter the worker firststarts lead risk work1,2.

Creosote

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Health advice, include recognition of photosensitivity

and skin changes· Physical examination with emphasis on the neurological

system and skin, noting any abnormal lesions andevidence of skin sensitisation

· Records of personal exposure, includingphotosensitivity

Polycyclic aromatichydrocarbons (PAHs)

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Physical examination· Records of personal exposure, including

photosensitivity· Health advice, including recognition of photosensitivity

and skin changes· Urine analysis – 1-hydroxyprene

Before commencementof works and if theworker reportsphotosensitivity duringthe works.

Benzene

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Records of personal exposure· Physical examination· Baseline blood sample for haematological profile

Before commencementof works and upontermination of works.

Toluene

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Records of personal exposure· Physical examination· Baseline blood sample for haematological profile· Urinary hippuric acid or o-cresol or s-toluylmercapturic

acid


Xylenes

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Records of personal exposure· Physical examination· Baseline blood sample for haematological profile· Urinary toluric acid


Cyanides* · Urinary thiocyanateAs per medicalpractitioners’recommendations.

Phenols(pentachlorophenol)

· Demographic, medical and occupational history· Records of personal exposure· Physical examination with emphasis on the skin, noting

any abnormal lesions or effects of irritancy· Urinary total pentachlorophenol· Dipstick urinalysis for haematuria and proteinuria

Before commencementof works and every 180days thereafter (pre-shiftbefore the end of theworking week), untiltermination of works.

Note: * Sourced from Guide for Preventing and Responding to Cyanide Poisoning in the Workplace, 2013, SafeWork Australia

1 NSW WHS Regulation 2017, Part 7.2, r405

2 Refer to Section 5.2 Lead Biological Monitoring

3 NSW WHS Regulation 2017, Part 8.5, r4354 Asbestos Health Monitoring, SafeWork Australia, 2013



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Details of chemical hazards that require health monitoring (where there is a significant risk of exposureto workers) and additional hazards that should be considered for health monitoring are provided inTable 7 (Safework 2013).

Health monitoring must be carried out where there is significant risk of exposure to any hazardouschemical where a valid technique is available to detect the effect on a worker’s health.

Specific hazards requiring health monitoring must first be substantiated through a baseline programand additional information such as a work plans, anticipated contractor activities, shifts and schedulesto determine whether there is a significant risk of exposure.Table 7 Health Monitoring Requirements

Require Health Monitoring(Appendix B - SafeWork, 2013)*

Require Consideration for Health Monitoring(Appendix C – SafeWork, 2013)*

Asbestos Ethylbenzene

Benzene Toluene

Creosote Xylenes

Lead (inorganic) Cyanides*

Phenols (pentachlorophenol) -

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) -

Note: * Health monitoring requirements are dependent on the baseline program and additional information.

6.2 NoiseWHS Reg,Part 4.1, r58 details the requirements for the provision of audiometric testing to workerswho carry out work for the PCBU if workers are required to frequently use personal hearing protectorsas a control measure for noise that exceeds the exposure standard. Testing and assessment shall becarried out by a competent person in accordance with procedures detailed in AS/NZS 1269.4.

Audiometric testing must be provided within three months of the worker commencing work (WHSReg,Part 4.1, r58). A baseline measurement (conducted prior to commencing the project) provides areference for future audiometric test results. Regular follow-up test must be carried out at least everytwo years. These should be undertaken well into the work shift so that any temporary hearing loss canbe picked up.

FCC must ensure that audiometric testing undertaken for FCC workers, who may be exposed to noiseabove the workplace exposure standard. FCC Workers should be provided with the audiometrictesting results with a written explanation explaining the meaning and implication of the results.

6.3 Medical Practitioner ServicesWHS Reg, Part 7, r368 detail the requirements for the PCBU to ensure health monitoring is supervisedby a registered medical practitioner. Selected medical practitioners that shall be utilised as part of theOHHMP are detailed in Table 8.Table 8 Medical Practitioner Details

Name Client Address Contact Details OpeningHours

Sonic HealthPlus

57 Belford StreetBroadmeadowNewcastle NSW 2292

Ph: (02) 4978 6666Email: [email protected]

Monday –Friday8:00am –4:30pm

IMMEX 561 Botany Road,Waterloo NSW 2017

Ph: (02) 4978 6666Email: [email protected]

Monday –Friday8:00am –6:00pm



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The workforce of companies engaged by FCC who already have a preferred medical practitionershould provide details of their medical practitioner to FCC to update this section.



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7.0 Communication and Consultation

7.1 Legislative RequirementsConsultation is a legislative requirement and an essential part of managing health and safety risks.Utilising the knowledge and experience of the workforce helps to identify safety hazards and achievepractical risk management solutions.

The WHS Act, Part 5, Division 1 and Division 2, 46-49 details the following requirements pertaining toconsultation:

46 – Duty to consult with other duty holder

47 – Duty to consult with workers

48 – Nature of consultation

49 – When consultation is required.

The duty to consult requires information sharing with anyone likely to be directly affected by a workhealth and safety matter and providing them the opportunity to express their views and contribute toany decisions relating to the matter as well as letting them know of the outcome of consultation in atimely manner. FCC and all partners must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with otherindividuals and organizations – and any health and safety representative (HSR) – that have a duty inrelation to the same matter.

Consultation must occur when:

· Identifying hazards and assessing risk

· Making decisions about ways to eliminate or control risks, and workplace facilities

· Proposing changes that may affect the health and safety of workers

· Making decisions about consulting procedures, resolving safety issues, monitoring workers’health and conditions, and providing information and training.

7.2 Methods of CommunicationMethods of communication must be established to best suit the need of FCC, their contractors andworkers. A communication framework should be developed detailing further information about thefrequency and participants for the elected communication method(s).

Methods of communication include:

· Pre-start/handover meetings

· Regular toolbox talks

· Scheduled meetings with HSR or health and safety committee

· Training sessions

· Contract management meetings, operations meetings, planning meetings etc.

FCC shall implement prestart talks, toolboxes and safely walks during the project. Refer to the FCCHealth and Safety Plan which addresses on Site communications between workers and management.

7.3 Consultation on Health Monitoring RequirementsThe PCBU must consult with workers on all matters related to health monitoring requirements prior tothe worker commencing work. This includes the selection of the registered medical practitioner whowill perform or supervise the health monitoring (refer to Section 6.3).

The Safe Work Australia publication, Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals: Guidefor Workers, Safe Work Australia 2013, provides general information about health monitoring andshould be provided to workers who may require health monitoring.



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Workers should be informed of the following information:

· Possible health effects from exposure

· Health monitoring is a legal require in the WHS Regulations

· What a program of health monitoring aims to achieve and its benefits

· What is involved in the health monitoring program

· Any requirements for the work to see a doctor of specialist

· How a registered medical practitioner is chosen and their qualifications

· How to report symptoms

· Who pays for the health monitoring

· If and how monitoring results may affect their work tasks

· Record keeping requirements.

Health monitoring results are confidential and can only be disclosed to the regulator, the business orundertaking they work for, other PCBUs who have a duty to provide health monitoring for the worker,or another register medical practitioner involved in the health monitoring, unless their consent isotherwise given.



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8.0 PPE Programs

8.1 Selection of PPEA baseline occupational hygiene assessment (Tier 3) will be conducted for the identified hazards todetermine whether any hazards exceed the work places exposure standard and whether they requiredthe use of PPE.

The selection of implemented controls should be based on the hierarchy of controls with PPE as a lastresort after all other options have been considered. PPE does not control hazards at the source. It isused to reduce or minimize the expose of hazards and should be viewed as an interim measure and aback-up to other controls.

· WHS Reg, Chapter 3, Division 5, outlines requirements pertaining to PPE

· r44 provision to workers and use of PPE

· r45 PPE used by other persons

· r46 duties of worker

· r47 Duty of person other than worker.

To comply with legislative requirements the PCBU must provide PPE to workers and address thefollowing considers:

· Selection of PPE to minimise risk to health and safety

- PPE is suitable with regard to the nature of the work and any hazards associated with thework

- PPE is a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the worker who is to use orwear it

- PPE is maintained, repaired or replaced so that it continues to minimise risk to the workerwho uses it, including by ensuring that the PPE is clean, hygienic and in good working order.

· Provide the worker with information, training and instruction on the:

- Proper use and wearing of PPE

- Storage and maintenance of PPE.

The following programs: respiratory protection, hearing conservation, chemical protective clothing anddecontamination are provided in Appendix A to Appendix D.



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9.0 Contingency MeasuresHazard exposure minimisation should be achieved through the implementation of recommendedcontrol measures and assessed by exposure measurements and health monitoring. Until anoccupational hygiene baseline assessment (Tier 3) is conducted the strategies detailed in the PPEPrograms (Appendix A – Appendix D) should be used as a guide.



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10.0 ReferencesAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 1999, Public Health Statement for Total PetroleumHydrocarbons (TPH), (ATSDR, 1999).

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 1997, Public Health Statement for Chloroform,(ATSDR, 1997).

Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH), 2014, Dusts not otherwise specified (Dust Nos) andoccupational health issues Position Paper, (AIOH, 2014).

Australian / New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 1269.1:2005 Occupational Noise Management – Measurement andAssessment of Noise Emission and Exposure (AS/NZS 1269.1:2005).

AS/NZ 1269.3:2005: Occupational Noise Management Part 3: Hearing Protector Program (AS/NZ 1269.3:2005).

AS/NZ 1269.4:2005: Occupational Noise Management Part 4: Auditory Assessment (AS/NZ 1269.4:2005).

Australian Standard (AS) 2670.1:2001 Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole-Body Vibration GeneralRequirements (AS 2670.1:2001).

AS 2763:1998 Vibration and Shock – Hand-transmitted Vibration – Guidelines for Measurement and Assessmentof Human Exposure (AS 2763:1988).

AS 2985:2009 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for Sampling and Gravimetric Determination of Respirable Dust(AS 2985:2009).

Australian Standard AS 2986:1987 Workplace Atmospheres – Organic Vapours – Sampling by Solid AdsorptionTechniques (AS 2986:1987).

Australian Standard AS 3640:2009 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for Sampling and GravimetricDetermination of Inhalable Dust (AS 3640:2009).

Australian Standard AS 3853.1:2006 Health and Safety in Welding and Allied Processes – Sampling of AirborneParticles and Gases in the Operator’s Breathing Zone Sampling of Airborne Particulates (AS 3853.1:2006).

Directive EU 2002/44/EC, On the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers tothe risks arising from physical agents (vibration) (sixteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1)of Directive 89/391/EEC) (Directive EU 2002/44/EC).

GHD, 2018a, Newcastle Gasworks (Clyde Street) Remediation Project Remediation scope changes forexcavation of hotspot areas 1 to 3 (22/17312 115188 )(GHD, 2018).

GHD, 2018b, Former Newcastle Gasworks (Clyde Street) Remediation Project, Environmental Impact Statement,July, 2018.

IXOM Operations, 2018, Safety Data Sheet: Sodium Thiocyanate, 16/01/2018 (IXOM Operations, 2018).

Jemena Gas Network (NSW) Limited, Stage 2 Remedial Action Plan, Former Newcastle Gasworks 1-3 ChathamRoad, Hamilton North, NSW, 21 November 2017, 51161/103834 Rev 4, JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd JBS&G,(2017a).

Jemena Gas Network (NSW) Limited, Human Health Risk Assessment, Former Newcastle Gasworks 1-3Chatham Road, Hamilton North, NSW, 14 November 2017, 51161/102377 Rev 3, JBS&G Australia Pty LtdJBS&G (2017b).

Jemena Gas Network (NSW) Limited, Environmental Risk Assessment, Former Newcastle Gasworks 1-3Chatham Road, Hamilton North, NSW, 30 June 2016, 51161/103676 Rev 1, JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd JBS&G,(2016).

Michael J Kosnett, Richard P Wedeen, Stephen J Rothenberg, Karen L Hipkins, Barbara L Materna, Brian SSchwartz, Howard Hu, and Alan Woolf. Environmental Health Perspectives, Volume 115, Number 3, March 2007.(Kosnett et al, 2007).

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2014, International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC),Thiocyanic Acid (ICSC: 1671), (NIOSH, Thiocyanic Acid 2014).

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) 2005, Guidance Note on the Membrane FilterMethod for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres 2nd Edition [NOHSC:3003(2005)].



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NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).

NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (WHS Reg).

SafeWork Australia, 2016, Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos (SafeWork, 2016 CoP).

SafeWork Australia, 2013, Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemical: Guide for Persons Conductinga Business or Undertaking (SafeWork, 2013).

SafeWork Australia, 2013, Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemical: Guide for Workers,(SafeWork, 2013).

SafeWork Australia, 2013, Guide for Preventing and Responding to Cyanide Poisoning in the Workplace,(SafeWork, Cyanide 2013).

Safe Work Australia, 2018, Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants (WES, 2018).



AAppendix ARespiratory Protection

Program

AECOM



A-1

Appendix A Respiratory Protection Program (RPE)The aim of the RPE is to outline PPE requirements for the safe management of identified hazards(airborne contaminants, chemical hazards) which may become airborne and encountered on the Site.

The respiratory protection program consists of the following:

· Respirator Fit Test

· Respirator Training

· Respirator Cleaning, Storage and Inspections

· Respirator Section

· Respirator Use.

Respirator Fit TestFit testing is required by AS/NZ1715:2009 – Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protectiveequipment. Respirator fit test should be conducted before a user wears a respirator on the job, andshould be assessed at least annually. A qualitative fit test should be conducted by an accreditedprovide and consists of the following:

· Exposure to one of the accepted AS/NZS 1715 test agents (isoamyl acetate (banana smell),saccharin (sweet taste), bitrex (bitter taste)

· Undertaking the following exercises performed for 1 minute each:

- Normal breathing

- Deep breathing

- Moving head side to side

- Moving head up and down

- Bending over / or jogging in place

- Talking

- Normal breathing.

· This is a pass/fail test which relies on the user’s senses.

Respirator TrainingTraining should be provided to workers who are required to use respirators in workplace.

Training should cover the following topics:

· Why the respirator is necessary

· The respirator’s capabilities and limitations:

- How improper fit, use or maintenance can make the respirator ineffective

- How to properly inspect, put on, seal check, use, and remove the respirator

- How to clean, repair and store the respirator or get it done by someone else

- How to use a respirator in an emergency situation or when it fails

- Medical symptoms that may limit or prevent respirator use

- Our obligations under the Respirators Rule.



A-2

Respirator Cleaning, Storage and Inspections· Respirators shall be cleaned and sanitized every day following each use. Respirators will be

cleaned according to the manufactures instructions

· Respirators should be stored in a defined area where they will not be exposed to potentialcontamination

· Respirators should be inspected for damage, deterioration or improper functioning and repairedor replaced as needed

· When supplied air respirators are used, any needed repairs or adjustments will be done by themanufacturer or technician trained by the manufacturer.

Respirator SelectionAS/NZS 1716:2012 – Respiratory Protective Devices details the types of particulate and gas filters andtheir capacity that are available in Australia. All types of respiratory protective equipment must complywith AS/NZS 1715:2009 – Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment.

A 3M half face respirator has been selected for the purpose of respirator cartridge selection assumingexceedance of all workplace exposure standards for identified hazards (chemical hazards andairborne contaminates). Table A1 provides a summary of respirator cartridge type based on theidentified hazard.Table A1 Summary of Hazards and Corresponding Respirator Cartridge

Hazards

CartridgeTier 1

Overarching

Tier 2Project Planning

Tier 3Project

Realisation

Type ID Barrier WallInstallation

CutandFill

DemolitionWorks

Lead P Particulate ü – ü ü *

Creosote AP Organic Vapour+ Particulate ü – – – *

Petroleumhydrocarbons A Organic Vapour ü – ü – *

Polycyclicaromatichydrocarbons(PAHs)

AP Organic Vapour+ Particulate ü – ü – *

Benzene,Toluene,Xylenes

SAAA

Supplied AirOrganic VapourOrganic Vapour

ü – – – *

Cyanides SA Supplied Air ü – – – *

Chloroform SA Supplied Air ü – – – *

Phenols AP Organic Vapour+ Particulate ü – ü – *

Asbestos/Dust P Particulate ü ü ü ü *Note : ü Applicable Respirator

– Respirator not anticipated * Respirator to be determined and confirmed onsite following a site inspection, hygiene assessment and risk

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Respirator UseAn occupational hygienist shall be engaged to undertake a baseline occupational hygiene assessment(Tier 3) to determine what activities and areas will require the use of respirators. Without the baselineassessment all activities and areas at the Site should be assumed to require the use of the moststringent form of respirator (Tier 1).



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Appendix B Hearing Conservation ProgramThe aim of the hearing conservation program is to outline PPE requirements for the safe managementof potential noise hazards which may be encountered on the Site.

The hearing conservation program consists of the following:

· Noise Assessment

· Selection of Hearing Protection Devices

· Hearing Protection Fit Test and Training

· Implementing and Maintaining Control Measures

· Audiometric Testing.

Noise AssessmentA noise assessment should be conducted by an occupational hygienist (Tier 3) in accordance with theprocedures in AS/NZS 1269.1 as part of the baseline occupational hygiene assessment to determinenoisy activities that may expose workers at the Site to hazardous noise. A noise assessment will assistwith the following:

· Identify which workers are at risk of hearing loss

· Determine what noise sources and processes are causing the risk

· Identify if and what kind or noise control measures could be implemented

· Check the effectiveness of existing control measures.

Selection of Hearing Protection Device (HPD) and UseThe selection of HPDs is dependent on the noise assessment to establish the degree of attenuationrequired. Other factors to consider in selecting HPDs include suitability for the type of workingenvironment, comfort, weight and clamping force. Suitable HPD may include one or more of thefollowing (foam ear plugs, moulded/pre-moulded plugs, ear muff).

HPDs shall be type-tested to and comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1270 where there is anappropriate category. The noise assessment shall determine locations and activities where HPDs arerequired.

Hearing Protection Fit Test and TrainingAS/NZ 1269.3, recommends fit testing of HPDs as the method of measuring attenuation of HPD coulddiffer significantly from real-world fitting and attenuation.

AS/NZS 1269.3 recommends:

· Individuals are trained in the selection and use of HPD

· What needs to be provided in the training

· That evaluation of HPD is undertaken

· Individuals should be trained and fitted by an appropriately trained person with substantialknowledge of hearing protection.

The PCBU shall engage a suitably qualified person to fit test and train workers on the selected HPD.

The training should satisfy the requirements of WHS Reg Part 3.2, r39 and include the following in:

· The health and safety responsibilities of each party at the Site

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· The detrimental effects hearing loss and tinnitus have on the quality of life, both at work andsocially

· The tasks at the workplace that have the potential to give rise to hearing loss and the likely noiseexposure levels

· How to use noise control measures

· How to select, fit, wear, maintain and store HPD

· How to report defects in HPD and or raise any concerns regarding hazardous noise

· The purpose and nature of audiometric testing.

Implementing and Maintaining Control MeasuresHPD must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure they remain in a good and clean condition.The inspection should check that:

· Earmuff seals are undamaged

· The tension of the headbands are not reduced

· There are no unofficial modifications

· Compressible ear-plugs are soft, pliable and clean.

Where disposable ear-plugs are used, they should only be worn once.

Audiometric TestingWHS Reg,Part 4.1, r58 details the requirements for the provision of audiometric testing to workerswho carry out work for the PCBU if workers are required to frequently use personal hearing protectorsas a control measure for noise that exceeds the exposure standard. Testing and assessment shall becarried out by a competent person in accordance with procedures detailed in AS/NZS 1269.4.

Audiometric testing must be provided within three months of the worker commencing work (WHSReg,Part 4.1, r58). A baseline measurement (conducted prior to commencing the project) provides areference for future audiometric test results. Regular follow-up test must be carried out at least everytwo years. These should be undertaken well into the work shift so that any temporary hearing loss canbe picked up.



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CAppendix CChemical Protective

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Appendix C Chemical Protective Clothing ProgramThe aim of the chemical protective clothing program is to outline chemical protective clothingrequirements for the safe management of potential hazards which may be encountered on the Site.

The chemical protective clothing program consists of the following:

· Selection of chemical protective clothing

· Clothing ensemble

· Specific requirements

· Use, storage and maintenance.

Selection of Chemical Protective ClothingThe decision making process for selecting the most appropriate chemical protective clothing shouldinclude the following consideration:

· Designers, manufactures or suppliers who can provide advice on the specifications andappropriate use of their products

· Australian Standards

· Safety data sheets

· Risk assessments

· Safe work procedures.

Clothing EnsembleThe selection of personal protective clothing must encompass an “ensemble” of clothing and itemswhich are easily integrated to provide both an appropriate level of protection and still allow one to carryout activities involving the remedial site activities.

The PCBU must determine the requirements of the clothing ensemble. The following is a checklist ofpotential components that may make up part of the ensemble:

· Long sleeve shirt

· Long pants

· Steel toed/capped boots

· Gloves

· Safety glasses

· Hard hat

· High visibility vest

· Hearing protection

· Respiratory

· Coveralls.

The type of clothing and items which are selected as part of the ensemble should be periodicallyreviewed to commensurate the progression of the remediation project.



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Specific RequirementsAn occupational hygienist shall be engaged to undertake a baseline occupational hygiene assessment(Tier 3) to determine what activities and areas will require the use of hazard specific chemicalprotective clothing. Without the baseline assessment and risk assessment all activities and areas atthe Site should be assumed to require the use of the most stringent form of chemical protectiveclothing.

Interaction with asbestos at the Site require the following requirements as detailed in the Code ofPractice – How to Safely Remove Asbestos, 2016.

· An asbestos removalist must provide all workers with PPE that is suitable for asbestos removalwork. PPE must be worn at all times during the work in the asbestos removal area. PPE mayinclude the following:

- Coveralls – disposable coveralls rated type 5, category 3 or equivalent

- Gloves - Disposable single use gloves

- Footwear – Laceless or laces with the use of booties when dealing with friable asbestos

- Respiratory Protective Device – Minimum P2 (non-friable asbestos); P3 (friable asbestos).

Use, Storage and MaintenanceChemical protective clothing should be appropriate clean and hygienic for the wearer. They should notbe shared between wearers unless deemed clean. Where deemed reusable, they should be storedand located in an appropriate place so that it remains clean and not exposed contamination, direct sunlight or abrasion which may reduce their effectiveness. They should be adequately maintained whichshall include regular visual inspection before each use to determine if it has sustained any damageand that it will work as intended. When damaged is observed, it should be either repaired or disposedof appropriately and replaced.



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Appendix D Decontamination ProgramThe aim of the decontamination program is to outline the decontamination procedure for people andplant following works within contaminated areas at the Site.

The chemical protective clothing program consists of the following:

· Procedure for People Decontamination

· Procedure for Plant Decontamination.

Procedure for People DecontaminationPersonal decontamination should be undertaken upon exit of the work area and prior to meal breaksand the end of shift. Personnel should remove all PPE that has become contaminated during workactivities and ensure meal and break areas, offices, vehicles and designated smoking areas are keptfree of contaminated clothing and materials.

Decontamination procedures may involve:

· Scrubbing with water and brush to remove adhered mud and contaminants

· Cleaning, removal and storage of re-useable PPE (e.g. outer gloves, respirators) for future use

· Showers; cleaning of hands and face

· Containment and disposal of contaminated PPE, including disposable gloves, boot covers andcoveralls.

Contaminated disposable PPE, for example nitrile gloves and disposal dust masks, should be placedinto plastic bags and disposed at a disposal facility licensed to accept the waste.

For asbestos related work a wet or dry decontamination may be implemented:

Wet Decontamination

The Asbestos Removal Contractor must provide a Decontamination Area for Site workers topersonally decontaminate when entering and leaving the Asbestos Work Area. If usedDecontamination Units must meet the requirements detailed in the Code of Practice: How to SafelyRemove Asbestos which specifies further requirements:

· A Dirty Decontamination Area that includes:

- a suitable rack for air-lines to be stored on at the entrance of the area

- equipment for vacuum cleaning or hosing down (by use of a fine mist) contaminated clothingand footwear

- storage for contaminated clothing and footwear

- labelled waste bags/bins for disposing of protective clothing

- shower area with an adequate supply of hot and cold water and toiletries.

· A Clean Decontamination Area that includes:

- storage for individual RPE in containers or lockers

- airflow towards the Dirty Decontamination Area

- shower area with an adequate supply of hot and cold water and toiletries.

· A Clean Changing Area that includes:

- storage for clean clothing

- separate storage for clean and dirty towels

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The procedure for Entry to the Asbestos Work Area for all operators is to be as follows:

a. Enter via the Clean Change Area where personnel will change into the required personalprotective equipment (PPE). Any clothes removed here shall be stored in an air/dust tight box

b. Move to the Clean Decontamination Area and put on respiratory protective equipment (RPE).Check for good fit and seal before progressing

c. Move to Decontamination Area and place any “contaminated” equipment on which has beenstored there for use in the Asbestos Work Area (such as dirty work boots)

d. Proceed to Asbestos Work Area.

The procedure for Leaving the Asbestos Work Area for all operators is to be as follows:

a. While still in the Asbestos Work Area: Use an asbestos vacuum cleaner to remove signs ofasbestos dust from PPE. Footwear can be removed and left inside the Asbestos Work Area nextto the decontamination unit (and should be stored upside down to minimise further contamination)

b. Proceed into the Dirty Decontamination Area. If shoes/boots have not already been removed,remove them and store upside-down within the Dirty Decontamination Area. Shower whilewearing PPE and RPE. Do not remove RPE at this stage. Protective clothing can be removedand place in labelled waste bags. Remove wet underclothing, such as t shirts or shorts, whileshowering and place in the storage unit provided within the Dirty Decontamination Area

c. Pass through the airlock into the Clean Decontamination Area: Shower giving attention should begiven to washing wash hands, fingernails, face, head and respirator. RPE can be removed at thispoint. Store RPE in a suitable container within the Clean Decontamination Area

d. Move to the clean change area and change into clean clothing.

Dry Decontamination

A dry decontamination area is to be established. Entry to the Asbestos Work Area for all operators isto be via the Decontamination Area where personnel will change into the required personal protectiveequipment (PPE).The decontamination area is also the area in which contaminated PPE must beremoved prior to personnel leaving the Asbestos Work Area. It is set up as a temporary adjunct to theAsbestos Work Area. It should be adjacent to the Asbestos Work Area but must not be used forpurposes other than decontamination. Disposable coveralls, respirator filters and gloves must bedisposed of as asbestos waste within this area. Hard hats, boots and glasses must be wiped with adamp cloth to remove dust and other contamination.

1. Dry decontamination procedures are to be as follows:

a. Workers are to don the PPE at the Decontamination Area. Two sets of disposable coverallsare to be worn from the decontamination area to the Asbestos Work Area and whileasbestos removal work is being carried out

b. Upon leaving the Asbestos Work Area, the outer coveralls and boot covers are to beremoved and placed into 0.2mm polyethylene low-density plastic bags labelled as ‘AsbestosWaste’ (‘Asbestos Bags’)

c. Remaining PPE is to be removed at the Decontamination Area and personnel are todecontaminate or wash any exposed parts of the body. Hard hats, boots and glasses andoutside of respirator must be wiped with a damp cloth to remove dust and othercontamination. RPE should only be removed once personnel have completed thedecontamination process.

2. All drains at ground level that may be affected by the ACM removal works (includingcontaminated shower water from Decontamination Unit should be filtered by capable of capturingparticles down to 5µm to prevent asbestos residue entering the drainage system. Filter materialshall be inspected and replaced regularly. Soiled filter media is to be disposed of as asbestoswaste.

3. A ‘bag-out’ area is to be established for the storage of any bagged asbestos waste prior toremoval from the Site such as used PPE.



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Procedure for Plant DecontaminationA SWMS shall be developed detailed the risk and controls associated with the decontamination ofplant. Workers engaged to conduct plant decontamination shall be aware of the identified hazards,associated health effects and PPE required as well as being familiar with and signed onto the safework method statement prior to partaking in plant decontamination.

An occupational hygienist shall be engaged to undertake a baseline occupational hygiene assessmentto determine whether plant decontamination activities require the use of specialised PPE. Without theassessment all decontamination activities should be assumed to require the use of the most stringentform of PPE.

PPE required for plant decontamination may include, but are not limited to the following:

· Long sleeve shirt

· Long pants

· Steel toed/capped boots

· Gloves

· Safety glasses

· Hard hat

· High visibility vest

· Hearing protection

· Respiratory

· Coveralls.

All heavy equipment used during excavation works shall be decontaminated prior to transport from theSite. Decontamination will be undertaken by the Remediation Contactor and comprise removal of soil,adhered mud, dust and water from the inside and outside of equipment and cabs.

A dedicated decontamination point must first be established and include suitable wheel/track washand other cleaning facilities to remove any debris picked up in the work area. Runoff water from thedecontamination process should be contained and treated through a particulate filter capable ofcapturing particles down to 5µm. Residual filtered water should be appropriately managed onsite.Open drains shall be protected to prevent potentially asbestos impacted runoff entering stormwatersystems and migrating off-site. All vehicles leaving the Asbestos Work Area shall be inspected by theAsbestos Removal Contractor’s licensed asbestos removal supervisor.

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Appendix E Example Risk Assessment

Table E1 Example Risk Assessment (Tier 1)

Hazard Who is atRisk

ExposureRoute Risk ranking Examples of Controls

Exposureto noise

Sitepersonneldirectlyinvolvedor nearnoisegeneratingactivities

Notapplicable

High,assumed toexceedworkplaceexposurestandardsuntiloccupationalhygieneassessmentprovesotherwise

Implement controls in accordance with the hierarchy ofcontrols:Examples of controls may include:· Fitting exhaust mufflers on internal combustion

engines;· Fitting silencers to compressed air exhausts and

blowing nozzles; and· Providing workers with hearing protectors (eg. ear

plugs, ear muff) and training the workers in thecorrect use of the hearing protectors

Exposuretohazardousmanualtasks

Sitepersonnelwho’stasksinvolvemanualhandling

Notapplicable

High,assumed tonot have anycontrolsimplemented

Implement controls in accordance with the hierarchy ofcontrols:Examples of controls may include:· Utilise automated equipment to eliminates or

minimises the need to manual handling· Using a trolley or cart to transport items· Provide manual handling training

Exposuretovibration

Sitepersonnelwho’stasksinvolvevibratinggeneratingtools andequipment

Notapplicable

High,assumed tonot have anycontrolsimplemented

Implement controls in accordance with the hierarchy ofcontrols:Examples of controls may include:· Substituting alternative methods or processes· Modifying plant or equipment to change the path

vibration takes· Maintaining plant or equipment regularly

Exposureto allchemicalhazardslisted in

Sitepersonneldirectlyinvolvedor nearremedialwork area

InhalationAbsorptionIngestion

High,assumed toexceedworkplaceexposurestandardsuntiloccupationalhygieneassessmentprovesotherwise(Tier 3)

Implement controls in accordance with the hierarchy ofcontrols:· Inhalation – Implementation of dust controls, revise

work method, wearing required PPE (eg. respirator)· Dermal – Engage in mechanical process before

workers are physically involved with the interactionsof the contamination material. Practice goodhygiene and wear the required PPE (eg. longsleeve shirt, long pants, steel toed/capped boots,gloves, safety glasses)

· Ingestion – Practice good hygiene and wear therequired PPE (eg. long sleeve shirt, long pants,steel toed/capped boots, gloves, safety glasses)



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Appendix F Implemented ControlsThe following Tables provide a template for FCC to adopt and populate to outline Site, area and taskspecific health and safety control for Site activities in accordance Jemena reviewed and endorsedSWMS.Table F1 General Site Controls

General Site Controls

Table F2 Task and Area Specific Controls

Area Task Controls

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