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WR-PM-PLN-0017DECEMBER 2015

WRWF Emergency Response Plan

White Rock Wind Farm


WR-PM-PLN-0017 WRWF Emergency Response Plan V1.1 DECEMBER 2015

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Document Number and Name WR-PM-PLN-0017 WRWF Emergency Response Plan

Document Owner Tom Frood

Version: A

Issue Date 03/12/2015

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Version Issue Date Changes

1.0 1/10/15 Draft

1.1 03/12/2015 2nd Draft addressing DPE comments.

Document Approval

Role Name Signature Date

Creator: Jonathan Simmonds

Checked: Tom Frood

Approved: John Gardner



DistributionThis document has been issued as a controlled document to the holders as shown in the Table below:

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1.1 John Gardner Program Manager GWA

1.1 Jonathan Simmonds Project Services Manager GWA

1.1 John Titchen Managing Director GWA

1.1 Ning Chen VP Goldwind Australia

1.1 John Campbell EPC Project manager

1.1 Tom Frood Owners Representative

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSection Title Page

1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................7

1.1 Site Location............................................................................................................................................7

2 Purpose and intended outcomes ..........................................................................................................................7

2.1 Scope.......................................................................................................................................................7

2.2 References...............................................................................................................................................8

3 Site Profile..............................................................................................................................................................8

3.1 Site Layout.............................................................................................................................................11

3.2 Site Occupancy and Operating Hours ...................................................................................................11

3.3 Assembly Points ....................................................................................................................................11

3.4 Helicopter Landing Pad and Emergency Service Command Post..........................................................12

4 Consultation and Communications .....................................................................................................................13

4.1 Mobile Phones ......................................................................................................................................13

4.2 Two-way Radios ....................................................................................................................................14

4.2.1 Using two-way to raise an alarm ...........................................................................................................14

4.3 Manifest Box .........................................................................................................................................14

5 Roles and Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................15

5.1 Generic roles and responsibilities .........................................................................................................15

5.2 Emergency Response Team ..................................................................................................................17

6 Emergency Response Equipment ........................................................................................................................18

6.1 First aid..................................................................................................................................................18

6.2 Fire Fighting Equipment ........................................................................................................................19

6.3 Working at Heights Rescue Kit ..............................................................................................................20

6.4 Spill kit ...................................................................................................................................................20

6.5 Emergency Eyewash Stations................................................................................................................20

7 Emergency Preparedness ....................................................................................................................................21

7.1 Preparation ...........................................................................................................................................21

8 Emergency Response Training.............................................................................................................................21

9 Critical operating parameters and safe operating limits .....................................................................................21

10 Emergency Response......................................................................................................................................22

11 Emergency Conditions:...................................................................................................................................23

12 WTG Escape and Rescue Plans .......................................................................................................................38

12.1 1.5 MW WTG Escape and Rescue Plans ................................................................................................38

12.2 2.5 MW WTG Escape and Rescue Plan..................................................................................................39

13 Critical Incident Recovery ...............................................................................................................................40

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13.2 Critical Incident Debriefing....................................................................................................................40

13.3 Support Services....................................................................................................................................40

14 Review and Improvement ..............................................................................................................................41

15 Appendices .....................................................................................................................................................41

Appendix A – EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS............................................................................................................42

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WR-PM-PLN-0017 WRWF Emergency Response Plan V1.1 6 DECEMBER 2015

Terms, Abbreviations and Definitions:Term/Abbreviation Definition

Critical Incident A critical or traumatic incident can be defined as any sudden event or situation thatinvolves actual, threatened, witnessed or perceived death, serious injury, or threat to thephysical or psychological integrity of an individual or group.

Emergency A significant event that requires a substantial effort for response and recovery

EPC Engineering Procurement Construction Contract

ERP Emergency Response Plan

GWA Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd

GWI Goldwind International

HSE Health Safety and Environmental

LOTO Lock-Out/Tag-Out

MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet

Other persons Visitors, landholder and members of the general public

PC Principal Contractor for WHS

PCBU Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (GWA, Windhoist, Avanti Etc.)

PM Project Manager

RFB Rural Fire Brigade

SWMS Safe Work Method Statement

WOM Warranty, Operations and Maintenance

Worker As per the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 No 10, a worker is defined as“a worker if the person carries out work in any capacity for a person conducting a businessor undertaking, including work as:(a) an employee, or(b) a contractor or subcontractor, or(c) an employee of a contractor or subcontractor, or(d) an employee of a labour hire company who has been assigned to work in the person’sbusiness or undertaking, or(e) an outworker, or(f) an apprentice or trainee, or(g) a student gaining work experience, or(h) a volunteer, or(i) a person of a prescribed class.”

WR White Rock

WRWF White Rock Wind Farm

WTG Wind Turbine Generator



1 Introduction

1.1 Site LocationThe White Rock Wind Farm (WRWF) Stage 1 project involves the construction and operation of up 70 windturbines on ridges in the vicinity of White Rock Mountain in the New England region of northern NSW. AnEnvironmental Assessment (EA) to assess the potential environmental impacts of the wind farm wasundertaken by Epuron in 2011. In accordance with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act1979 (EP&A Act) and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, the proposal wasconsidered to be a major project and was assessed under Part 3A of the EP&A Act. WRWF was approvedby the NSW Minister for Planning on the 10 July 2012 following assessment under Part 3A of the NSWEnvironment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The project was further modified on the 24July 2015 (MOD 2) and is subject to the Ministers Conditions of Approval (MCoA).

White Rock Wind Farm Pty Ltd (WRWFPL) is the proponent for the construction and operation of the windfarm.

2 Purpose and intended outcomesGWA readily acknowledges and accepts its moral and legal responsibilities to Health, Safety andEnvironment Management and the achievement of results that befit a Global Leader.

As part of the process of meeting this obligation, GWA is committed to emergency management.

Emergencies by nature have no defined pattern or preferred location. Generally their onset is sudden andunforeseen and possible examples include electrical storms, fires, explosions, road accidents anddisruptions to essential services.

The Emergency Response Plan is designed to provide guidance on how to manage the occurrence ofspecific emergencies that may occur.

It is a process of “preparing for the unexpected” and the Emergency Response Plan is supported throughtraining and undertaking of drills or exercises with local Emergency Services to ensure all parties aresuitably skilled and ensure the ongoing review and improvement of its content.

The events and actions indicated are provided as a guide to assist in the management and control of anyemergencies that may occur onsite and do not preclude the implementation of other actions deemednecessary and appropriate to control any risk in the event of an emergency.

2.1 ScopeThis plan forms part of the Constuction Health and Safety Management Plan and is developed specificallyfor White Rock Wind Farm to facilitate a rapid, cooperative response to any foreseeable emergencies.

Response priorities for White Rock Wind Farm are the protection and preservation of:

Life – worker safety Property – GWA and stakeholder assets at White Rock Wind Farm The environment, heritage and cultural resources Contractual/commercial arrangements and White Rock Wind Farm operations The reputation and image of GWA



This plan applies to all activities during the O&M phase of the WOM agreement.

This plan applies to all workers and other persons as per the terms, abbreviations and definitions.

All contractors will be responsible for developing their own internal arrangements necessary to give effectto the actions required under this ERP. All contractor Emergency Response Plans should be read inconjunction with this plan to ensure that no conflicting procedures/actions exist. If such a conflict existsthen all workers are to follow the procedures with the highest level of safety.

This ERP addresses emergency prevention, preparedness response and recovery.

PreparednessResponse

Recovery Prevention

2.2 ReferencesThe reference symbol below will identify other documents which may contain further information, usefullinks, forms, checklists and templates to assist in achieving compliance.

Reference

3 Site ProfileThe WRWF project involves the Construction of up to 70 wind turbines consisting of 2.5MW and 3.0 MWGW121 wind turbines, at White Rock Mountain in the New England region of northern NSW.

WRWF is to be located along north-south trending ridges of the Great Dividing Range between Mathesonin the north and Maybole in the south. The WRWF project area is about 20km west of Glen Innes andabout 40km east of Inverell.

The wind farm is located on private property within and adjacent to agricultural areas used for sheep andcattle grazing. In general, the WRWF project locality can be characterised as grassland ridges withwoodland patches across the project area.

Residential dwellings are located within the project area and the surrounding area generally in valleys forthe northern part of the project area and on elevated plateau areas in the vicinity of the southern part ofthe project. The nearest township is Glen Innes, 20 km to the east of the project area.



The following activities are likely to occur during the Construction of the Wind Farm:

Generation of electricity Switching turbines on/off depending on the suitability of the wind resource in generating

electricity Maintenance of turbines, nacelles and towers Maintenance of substation (part of which will be managed by TransGrid) Maintenance of other electrical infrastructure, including underground and overhead cables Maintenance of access roads and other civil infrastructure such as gates and fences Ground works, including erosion control, site remediation/rehabilitation, planting Spraying of invasive weeds

The wind turbines consist of the Goldwind Permanent Magnet Direct Drive design. The wind farm alsoincludes associated infrastructure and facilities such as a switchyard, substation, underground power andtelecommunications cablings, and wind monitoring masts.



Figure 1: White Rock Wind Farm Location and Access Routes



3.1 Site LayoutMain Construction complex evacuation Plan

Plan to be inserted prior to construction commencing

Figure 2: Main Construction Complex Evacuation Plan

Subsiduary Construction complex evacuation Plan


Figure 3: Subsiduary Construction Complex Evacuation Plan

The Site WHS Supervisor will ensure that maps and diagrams of the site remain current.

3.2 Site Occupancy and Operating HoursThe workforce on the construction site will vary through the construction programme. The number ofworkers on site will be monitored by the site WHS supervisor via a sign on sign off system.

Construction activities will generally be limited to the hours of: Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6pm Saturday 7am to 1pm

Except in the case of emergency works that cannot reasonably be completed within the above hours orworks otherwise approved, for example the delivery of oversize/overmass components.

Head Office location:Level 1379 Collins Street, MelbourneVictoria 3000Telephone : (03) 9912 7820Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5 pm

GWA site offices are located within the GWA Main Site Compound off the Gwydir Highway.

3.3 Assembly PointsAssembly points are marked on Figure 2 and will be updated as required during the construction process,depending on the current construction schedule.



The WRWF Emergency Poster (Appendix B) details the primary and secondary assembly points aroundthe site. Secondary assembly points should only be used if the primary points are unsuitable orinaccessible.

3.4 Helicopter Landing Pad

The designated helicopter landing area, as agreed by emergency services, is tbc at insert coordinates Sxx®xx’ Exx® xxx’ .

In an emergency, it may be necessary to direct the emergency helicopter to land in a non-designated area.It will be necessary to identify the landing area as clearly as possible. During the day, this can be fourvehicles marking the landing zone.

At night, the use of vehicles with lights pointing up wind and additional ground lights can assist in theidentification of the landing zone. Hazardous objects, such as transmission lines, should also be identifiedwith a vehicle using a rotating flashing light.

Once the helicopter has landed, only approach the helicopter:

Upon indication from the pilot; From the front of the helicopter (see diagram) Only after the helicopter has shut down and the blades are no longer rotating

3.5 Emergency Service Command PostEmergency Services vehicles may park and, if necessary, set up a command post in the appropriate SiteOffice closest to the incident location.



Location GPS Co-ordinates

Northern Site Office(Gwydir Highway) Sxx® xxx’ Exxx® xxx’.

Eastern Site Office(Ilparran Road) Sxx® xxx’ Exxx® xxx’.

Southern Site Office(Kelleys Road) Sxx® xxx’ Exxx® xxx’.

4 Consultation and CommunicationsThis ERP shall be communicated to persons on site through site inductions, toolbox talks and trainingsessions. Any member of the public or authority can request through the Site Supervisor and are entitledto a copy of this ERP.

The Site WHS Supervisor will ensure that a current version of this ERP and Emergency Contact Numbersare displayed on the main site office HSE notice board.

The Emergency Response Plan is reviewed annually by the EPC Project Manager and senior managementand where possible local emergency services to ensure validity of processes, resources and responsibilities

The Site WHS Supervisor will ensure that Regular drills are conducted with local RFS (intervals to be agreedwith RFS) and a fire prevention inspection performed by RFS (intervals to be agreed with RFS).

Workers are encouraged to provide feedback into the development and review of this document.

A copy of this ERP must be:

Displayed at each Construction compound Stored in the site Manifest box Located in each Service vehicle and/or personal vehicles use to travel to site Located on the HSE notice board in the O&M site office.

4.1 Mobile Phones3G mobile phones are issued to and carried by all GWA employees. GWA employees on site must ensurethat mobile phones are preprogrammed with Emergency Contact Numbers.

Use of the mobile phone app called “Emergency +” is recommended at WRWF. This app is free todownload for iOS, Android and Windows mobile phones and has the benefit of containing a map withyour exact GPS coordinates to assist emergency services attending your location.



Details of the application and installation instructions can be found here:

http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/EmergencySmartphoneApp.aspx

4.2 Two-way RadiosTwo-way radios are available to all GWA employees and are located in the Site Office. All contractorssupervisors are required to issue and maintain two-way radios to their workers whilst on site.

Where a team of workers are engaged to work together, one radio may be issued to the team.

Workers working in a wind turbine generator (WTG) must be able to communicate to a person externallyeither by two-way radio or mobile phone for the purpose of raising the alarm in the event of an incident.

Two-way radios must be tested before leaving the main site compound to ensure they are charged andfully operational.

The UHF emergency channel is Channel 28 for all areas.

4.2.1 Using two-way to raise an alarm

To clear Channel 28 or any other channel of any chatter and allow and emergency signal to be broadcastthe signal “Emergency, Emergency, Emergency” must be given, thus indicating all current communicationto immediately cease.

State who you are; where you are; what the emergency is; and what Action/s you are taking in theimmediate Area’

Emergency Services will adopt this channel onsite to establish further communication with site workers.

4.3 Manifest BoxThe Site WHS Supervisor will ensure that a site manifest, located on the main gate, contains current:

Safety Data Sheets for chemicals contained on site Manifest of chemical quantities and locations Copy of the ERP



5 Roles and ResponsibilitiesAlso refer to Section 11 – Emergency Conditions

5.1 Generic roles and responsibilitiesEPC PROJECT MANAGER

Be fully conversant with the requirements of this plan Ensure the ERP is fully implemented, monitored and modified to suit the requirements of the site

and the customer Ensure all Service employees are conversant with their responsibilities and duties under the

Emergency Response Plan If required, notify a regulatory authority and customer of an incident Provide financial, specialist technical and training resources to enable the effective

implementation of this ERP

In the event of an incident:

Notify the Project Services Manager and ensure Senior Management Team is notified Monitor the situation and provide support where required including referral to EAP Assist investigations and monitor actions (attend site if necessary) Ensure all records relating to critical incidents remain confidential

PROJECT SERVICES MANAGER

Develop the ERP specifically for each construction site taking into consideration local resources,legislation, customer requirements and other stakeholders

Ensure the requirements of the Management System are fully complied with when developingthe Emergency Response Plan

Coordinate and communicate the ERP to local emergency services Develop and implement an emergency response training plan Monitor the effectiveness of the ERP Update the ERP where there are changes to statutory requirements and communicate changes to

the Service Business Manager and the Site Supervisor

In the event of an incident:

Notify Senior Management Team, GWI and if necessary authority Assist investigations and monitor actions (attend site if necessary) Ensure all records relating to critical incidents remain confidential

SITE WHS SUPERVISOR

Ensure the requirements of the ERP are fully complied with on site Ensure the requirements of the ERP are communicated to all employees, contractors, visitors and

where applicable others on/adjacent to the site through on site daily Pre Start meetings, Site



Inductions, weekly Toolbox Meetings and Work Method Statement (WMS) review oncommencement of new works with the potential to impact personnel and the environment.

Ensure that the latest version of this document is made available to all persons and displayed onthe main office HSE notice board

Monitor testing schedules of emergency response equipment such as fire extinguishers andorganise testing to be performed

Ensure that Emergency Response Procedures are practiced to ensure they remain effective Organising and distributing to all wardens relevant information for use in an emergency, including

the emergency equipment and procedure

SITE ADMINISTRATOR

Ensure core details are current and registered e.g. medicals, training records Organise emergency response and evacuation initial and refresher training

WORKERS

Immediately notify the GWA Site Supervisor on identifying a situation that requires an emergencyresponse

When directed by the Emergency Controller or his/her delegate, evacuate the workplace via thenearest safe exit/route, after turning off any machinery in use and proceed to the designatedassembly point and stay there until given further instruction

Participate in the review and testing of emergency response procedures Have a copy of this ERP available for immediate access If trained to do so, assist the effective response to emergency situations by periodically inspecting

and maintaining emergency response equipment as per statutory requirements andmanufacturer’s instructions.

In the event of an incident When required assist the Emergency Controller to investigate the incident.

Other at/near worksite

Become familiar with and follow the procedures contained in this ERP Immediately notify the GWA Site WHS Supervisor on identifying a situation that requires an

emergency response When directed by the Emergency Controller or his/her delegate, evacuate the workplace via the

nearest safe exit/route, after turning off any machinery in use and proceed to the designatedassembly point and stay there until given further instruction

Contractors and Consultants

Document and provide to the Site WHS Supervisor, emergency response procedures for specificcontracted works

Ensuring there are no conflicts in emergency procedures that may affect the safety of workers



Immediately notify the GWA Site WHS Supervisor on identifying a situation that requires anemergency response

When directed by the Emergency Controller or his/her delegate, evacuate the workplace via thenearest safe exit/route, after turning off any machinery in use and proceed to the designatedassembly point and stay there until given further instruction

Participate in the review and testing of emergency response procedures If trained to do so, assist the effective response to emergency situations by periodically inspecting

and maintaining emergency response equipment as per statutory requirements andmanufacturer’s instructions

In the event of an incident When required assist the Emergency Controller to investigate the incident.

5.2 Emergency Response TeamEmergency Response Team Hierarchy:

1. Emergency Controller - Site WHS Supervisor2. Area Wardens - TBC

In the absence of the Emergency Controller the EPC Construction Manager will appoint the next mostsenior member of the team to assume to role of the absent team member.

In the case of an afterhours call out Area Wardens will assume the role of the Emergency Controller andnotify appropriate Emergency Services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Emergency Controller – Assume overall coordination of an emergency response on site.

Put on their Emergency Controller vest Ascertain the extent of the emergency Ensure that the appropriate emergency service have been notified If safe to do so, ensure Area Wardens attend the scene and isolate area to prevent escalation of

a situation Implement an appropriate response to the relevant incident. Refer to Section 11 - Emergency

Conditions If necessary Initiate a systematic evacuation of the workplace based on risk Complete incident report within 24 hours of the incident and forward to Service EPC Project

Manager and Project Services Manager Conduct investigation Update incident report with investigation findings Ensure all records relating to critical incidents remain confidential

Area Wardens – Assist Emergency controller to perform their duties in a specific area and in the absenceof the Emergency Controller perform those responsibilities.

Put of their Area Warden vest



Implement an appropriate response to the relevant incident. Refer to Section 11 - EmergencyConditions

Perform methodical search of their area to ensure that all persons have been notified ofemergency and have, or are leaving, the workplace to the assembly point

6 Emergency Response EquipmentGWA will only allow diesel powered vehicles to access the WTG's. The purpose of which is to minimise therisk of fire which can be caused by sparks coming from the exhaust system of petrol driven vehicles.

No fires are permitted on site and smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas; great care needsto be exercised during the dry summer months. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the WTG's.

All activities which have the potential to cause heat, sparks and/or fire are controlled using the Hot WorkPermit.

Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) permits must be obtained by the Site WHS Supervisor for hot works during periodsof advertised fire bans. Contractors are responsible for obtaining RFB permits for their own hot works andproviding the Site Supervisor with a copy prior to attending site.

6.1 First aidFirst aid kit selections have been determined by the Project Services Manager against the National Codeof Practice considering:

The type of work being undertaken Location of the work Number of potential workers Working conditions Training of GWA workers Distance of emergency services

Assessment is completed using the GWA-HSE-CHE-0010 First Aid Assessment and Action Plan

Medical First Aid Kits are located in:

Site Offices (Gwydir Highway, Ilparran Road, Kelleys Road) Operations and Maintenance Buildings (Northern and Southern) All GWA site vehicles All contractor site vehicles

Automated External Defibrilators (AEDs) are located in:

Site Offices (Gwydir Highway, Ilparran Road, Kelleys Road) Site Supervisor vehicle EPC Contractor site vehicle

Additionally, where work is being performed onsite and a medical first aid kit is not immediatelyaccessible, a suitable medical first aid kit is to be provided by the Site WHS Supervisor for employees andthe contractor for contracted workers.



GWA employees who are trained and hold a current First Aid Certificate in Apply First Aid and CPR areidentified in Appendix A – WRWF EMERGENCY POSTER and during site inductions. The emergency posteris displayed in site offices and on HSE notice boards.

Reference

Refer to:

GWA-HSE-CHE-0010 First Aid Assessment and Action Plan

6.2 Fire Fighting EquipmentLocation: Fire extinguishers are located at/in:

Site Offices (Gwydir Highway, Ilparran Road, Kelleys Road) Operations and Maintenance Buildings (Northern and Southern) Construction Compounds, Laydown Areas and Batching Plants All GWA site vehicles All contractor site vehicles

Additionally, where hot works are proposed portable firefighting knapsacks will be carried.

Identification

Signage is provided at each location, indicating the type, size and locations of each extinguisher An Emergency Response Plan for the main Construction site office is located tbc.

Access

Fire extinguishers must be easily accessible at all times. Plant and equipment must never be placed in such a position as to hinder access Fire extinguisher should remain on purpose build brackets above the ground

Use: Workers should never:

Attempt to extinguish a structural fire or grass/bush fire Use firefighting equipment without prior training and testing before use



Inspection and testing: By a competent person

Item Fortnightly Monthly 3-monthly 6-monthly Annual

Fire Extinguisher

Fire Blanket

Smoke Detector

Emergency lighting &Exit signs

Eye wash station

Hot work tender

Emergency equipment, exit signs, paths of travel and alarm systems are inspected, tested and maintainedevery 6 months

Firefighting equipment must be determined in contractors SWMS for all hot work.

6.3 Working at Heights Rescue KitAn Emergency Rescue Kit containing a rescue harness, Redpro emergency descender and rope will belocated in the nacelle of every WTG.

This equipment must only be used in the following situations:

When workers are unable to exit using the ladder or lift and when structural collapse is imminent When workers are unable to exit using the ladder or lift due to an atmosphere unable to support

life such as fire and smoke, and it is not possible to remain safely in a smoke free atmosphere When advised by emergency services

All workers with rescue at heights training are trained in the use of this equipment.

6.4 Spill kitA general purpose Spill Kit is located at the Construction Site Office and is used for general spills (non-aggressive liquids).

Further spill kits will be located in GWA vehicles where an activity is deemed to be high risk for a potentialspill.

6.5 Emergency Eyewash StationsThe Site Supervisor will ensure that a weekly inspection is conducted on the emergency eye wash stationin accordance with AS 4775:2007, using the HSE-CHE-0006 Eyewash Inspection Checklist.



Reference

Refer to:

HSE-CHE-0006 Eyewash Inspection Checklist

7 Emergency Preparedness

7.1 PreparationForeseeable emergencies and risks are determined using the HSE-FRM-0007 ERP and Risk RegisterEvaluation Form.

Reference

Refer to:

HSE-FRM-0007 ERP and Risk Register Evaluation Form

8 Emergency Response TrainingAll workers and visitors shall be provided with general Emergency Management Training as part of thesite induction training process, and such training shall cover as a minimum:

The locations of all emergency equipment and the correct method for its use (in relation to workactivities)

Incident notification procedures and Appendix A – Emergency Contact Details

Personnel who have assigned responsibilities in an emergency situation (i.e. ERT, Fire Wardens, andEvacuation Wardens) shall be provided with accredited training.

9 Critical operating parameters and safe operating limitsWind Speed:

Cranes will only be operated when within limits determined for the opearation by the craneoperatior

If wind speed increases above 25m per second over 10 min averages then turbines willautomatically pitch out of the wind

WTG lifts must not be used in wind speeds of 18 m/sec and over WTG hub must be released in wind speeds of 12m/sec and over



10 Emergency ResponseAlso refer to HSE-PRC-0019 Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure.

Reference

Refer to:

HSE-PRC-0019_Incident_Reporting_and_Investigation_Procedure



11 Emergency Conditions:The following foreseeable emergency conditions have been provided for within the response plan alongwith critical incident identification.

Section Emergency Type Critical Incident

11.1 General injury – First aid & medical treatment (other than inside WTG, confined spaceor vehicle)

No

11.2 Worker injured in a Confined Space or Restricted Area Yes

11.3 Person injury inside a WTG (above or below the control level) Likely

11.4 Vehicle Incidents (on and off site) Likely

11.5 Death of a Person Yes

11.6 Bush Fire Likely

11.7 Building, Equipment or Machinery Fire Likely

11.8 WTG Fire Likely

11.9 Collapse or Overturning Forklift or Boom Lift Yes

11.10 Collapse or Partial Collapse of Building or WTG Structure (Including blade failure) Yes

11.11 Suspicious Package Likely

11.12 Spill or Release of Substance Likely

11.13 Oil Injection Injury Likely



11.1 General Injury – First aid & medical treatment (other than inside WTG, confined space or vehicle and Oil Injection Injury)

Area Warden or other person attending scene:

1. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 0002. Direct other workers to cease work if:

a. They may be affected by a hazard;b. They are required to assist in an emergency; orc. They will become unsupervised in their work.

3. If necessary contact any other site persons via 2-way radio or by mobile phone forassistance.

4. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.5. Assist emergency services where required.

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene (LOTO if required)2. Establish cause and severity of the injury and ensure suitable medical care is

provided3. If necessary organise:

a. Casualty to be taken to the O&M site office or nearest medical facility, orb. Task someone to meet an ambulance at the site entrance

4. Contact Service Business Manager and provide periodic situation reports. ServiceBusiness Manager will determine frequency of updates depending on the incidentseverity.

5. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs

are completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety Do not move injured persons where movement

may worsen a patient’s condition. 000 operators will advise you if it is safe to move a

casualty and quicker for you to meet anambulance end-route.

Consider the isolation of services (power andwater) to prevent further injury. Discuss optionswith Project Services Manager or a 000 operator.

Early tasking of persons to open gates may reduceyour resources at the scene. Consult 000 operatorsfor an appropriate time to task other persons toopen gates.

Persons are to wear suitable PPE when cleaning upafter an incident (contract cleaners may beauthorised by the Service Business Manager,depending on the nature of the incident).

Incident investigation considerations:o Notifiable incidents to authority may require

a formal investigation. Seek advice from theService Business Manager and ProjectServices Manager beforealtering/contaminating an incident scene.

o Ensure to bag and/or tag any personal items.



11.2 Worker Injured in a Confined Space or Restricted Area (Generic)

Confided space safety observer/Area Warden:1. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 0002. Follow the specific rescue plan documented on the completed Entry Permit

Generic Procedures3. Communicate to the worker inside the confined space/restricted area and determine the nature

and extent of the injury.4. Direct other workers to cease work if:

a. If they may be affected by a hazard;b. If they are required to assist in an emergency; orc. If they will become unsupervised in their work.

5. If necessary contact any other site workers via 2-way radio or by mobile phone for assistance or tocall for emergency services. Other assistance may be available from:

a. Service Business Manager orb. Project Services Manager

6. Conduct a rescue providing that:a. It is safe to do so (refer to Stop, Think Act!); andb. Attempting a rescue will not worsen the casualty’s condition.

7. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons. Assist the casualty to the WTG entry levelplatform or await the arrival of emergency services.

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene2. Establish cause and severity of the injury and ensure suitable medical care is provided3. If necessary organise:

a. Casualty to be taken to the O&M site office or nearest medical facility orb. Task someone to meet an ambulance at the site entrance

4. Contact Service Business Manager and provide periodic situation reports. Service Business Managerwill determine frequency of updates depending on the incident severity.

5. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Entry permits should consider task specificrescue requirements such as anchor points,communications, sources of power etc.

Do not risk your own safety by entering aconfined space

Isolate plant, equipment and/or services thatmay have/be causing the accident

If possible ensure that any positive air fansremain turned on to maintain oxygen to thecasualty (seek alternative power supply if timepermits/non critical injury).

Do not move injured persons where movementmay worsen a patient’s condition.

Early tasking of persons to open gates mayreduce your resources at the scene. Consult 000operators for an appropriate time to task otherpersons to open gates.

Persons are to wear suitable PPE when cleaningup after an incident (contract cleaners may beauthorised by the Service Business Manager,depending on the nature of the incident).

Incident investigation considerations:o Notifiable incidents to authority may

require a formal investigation. Seek advicefrom the Service Business Manager andProject Services Manager beforealtering/contaminating an incident scene.

o Ensure to bag and/or tag any personalitems.



11.3 Person injured inside a WTG (other than confined space)

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 0002. Direct other workers to cease work if:


3. If necessary contact any other site persons via 2-way radio or by mobile phone forassistance.

4. If person injured on rope then persons trained in WTG Rescue are to initiate a rescue(refer to Stop, Think, Act!)

5. If safe to do so assist worker to the entry level platform. If unable to safely movecasualty then provide first aid where you are and notify Emergency Controller thenemergency services of location inside WTG.

6. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.7. Assist emergency services where required.

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene.2. Establish cause and severity of the injury and ensure suitable medical care is provided.3. If necessary:

a. Organise for trained workers and/or emergency services and other resourcesneeded to facilitate a WTG rescue

b. Task someone to meet an ambulance at the site entrance.4. Contact Service Business Manager and provide periodic situation reports. Service

Business Manager will determine frequency of updates depending on the incidentseverity.

5. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are

completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Isolate plant, equipment and/or services that pose a risk. Do not move injured persons where movement may worsen

a patient’s condition. Before conducting an on-rope rescue consider:

o Is it safe to perform the rescue?o If I do nothing will it the injury worsen or could

suspension intolerance develop?o Is it possible to safely lower or assist the worker to the

ground or to the next mezzanine floor? Workers with head, neck or back injuries must be immobilised

before being moved, as per first aid training. Assistance will berequired to move a casualty.

Remember workers with head injuries may not be thinkingstraight. Judge the situation for yourself.

000 operators will advise you if it is safe to move a casualtyand quicker for you to meet an ambulance on route.

Consider the isolation of services (power and water) toprevent further injury Discuss options with Project ServicesManager or a 000 operator.

Early tasking of persons to open gates may reduce yourresources at the scene. Consult 000 operators for anappropriate time to task other workers.

Workers are to wear suitable PPE when cleaning up after anincident (contract cleaners may be authorised by the ServiceBusiness Manager, depending on the nature of the incident).

Notifiable incidents to authority may require a formalinvestigation. Seek advice from the Service Business Managerand Project Services Manager before altering/contaminatingan incident scene.

Ensure to bag and/or tag any personal items



11.4 Vehicle Incident Involving Injured Persons (on or off site)

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 0002. Find a safe place to park preferably up hill, up wind (protection against leaking fuel)3. Turn on flashing lights and/or hazard lights4. Ensure it is safe to approach the vehicle (check for fallen power lines)5. Approach the vehicle and make contact with any casualties by:

a. Asking persons to look forward to prevent making worse a possible neck injury.b. Ask occupants how many persons were traveling in the vehicle (locate all persons).c. If unable to determine how many passengers check all parts of the vehicle and conduct a

wide search of the area.6. Whilst making contact and if safe to do so isolate engine (remove keys or truck isolator).7. If no immediate threat to injured persons then try and keep them in the vehicle.8. Persons exiting the vehicle should be moved to a safe location (away from the incident and away

from other traffic).9. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons. Contain fluid spills using the Spill Kit.10. Keep injured passengers talking.11. Handover to emergency services and assist where required.

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene.2. Establish cause and severity of the injury and ensure suitable medical care is provided3. If necessary:

a. Organise for emergency services and other resources needed to facilitate a WTG rescueb. Task someone to meet an ambulance at the scene

4. Contact Service Business Manager and provide periodic situation reports. Service Business Managerwill determine frequency of updates depending on the incident severity.

5. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Treat all fallen power lines as being live Look for sign of other persons being in the vehicle

and who may have been thrown free. Indicatorsinclude child seats, multiple drinks, clothes etc.

Be mindful of snakes, uneven ground, wreckageand other vehicles when conducting a search

Do not move injured persons where movementmay worsen a patents condition.

Address casualties who are not talking, screamingetc. (noise can be good!).

Do not touch personal belongings. Remain with persons trapped in a vehicle Only attempt to remove trapped persons if:

o Left in their current location the chance ofsurvival deteriorates due worseninginjuries; or

o If a fire starts which cannot easily beextinguished

Place vehicle keys with the emergency services Maintain injured persons privacy/dignity at all

times 000 operators will advise you if it is safe to move

a casualty and quicker for you to meet anambulance on route.

Workers are to wear suitable PPE when cleaningup after an incident (contract cleaners may beauthorised by the Service Business Manager,depending on the nature of the incident).

Notifiable incidents to authority may require aformal investigation. Seek advice from the ServiceBusiness Manager and Project Services Managerbefore altering/contaminating an incident scene.

Ensure to bag and/or tag any personal items



11.5 Death of a Person

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Follow first aid and check for danger, notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) then call 000.2. Isolate the scene and any associate plant and equipment.3. Treat persons as being alive and treat with first aid unless:

Injury denotes obvious death or If advised by a doctor.

4. Only move the person if: The person’s body may suffer further degradation if left in current position; and Only if you feel safe and comfortable in doing so.

5. If necessary contact any other site persons via 2-way radio or by mobile phone for assistance.6. DO NOT TAKE OR ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BODY/SCENE7. Handover to emergency services and assist where required

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene2. Task someone to meet emergency services at the site entrance3. Direct all persons on site to cease work and immediately report to an assembly point and conduct a

roll call.4. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.5. Access the Critical Incident Investigation Kit located in the O&M site office and record incident

surroundings such as plant, persons, equipment, environmental conditions.6. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business Manager will

determine frequency of updates7. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered

Service Business Manager and Project Services Manager (In addition to generic responsibilities)1. Immediately notify the Managing Director and WorkCover NSW 1310502. Immediately attend scene and conduct investigation3. Monitor persons for post incident trauma/shock (Contact Employee Assistance Program)

Stop, Think Act!

Remain on the phone with 000 operators andfollow instructions

Try and keep the number of persons at thescene to an absolute minimum

Other persons can be tasked early to opengates to reduce trauma to other site workers

Take initial notes regarding the location ofplant and equipment involved in the incidentto assist in the investigation.

Do not alter/contaminate the incident scene. Consult with Service Business Manager to gain

approval to return plant and equipment backinto operation

Do not contact next of kin/relatives. Allowpolice to perform this role.

Take a mental picture of the surrounding toassist with investigations

Ensure to bag and/or tag any personal items Contract cleaners will be activated to clean up

the scene of a major incident (only after allinvestigations have been completed)



11.6 Bush or Grass Fire

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. If safe to do so use immediate resources to extinguish a small grass fire.2. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 000 if unable to

contain or extinguish the fire.3. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.4. In consultation with the Emergency Controller direct other workers in the immediate

area to cease work and report to the site muster point.5. Conduct a roll call and ensure all persons are accounted for and communicate results

to Emergency Controller.Emergency Controller

1. Establish from Area Warden/person on scene the:a. Size of the fireb. Direction of travelc. Speed of traveld. Persons and assets in the fire path.

2. If safe to do so task trained persons and resources to extinguish a small grass fire.3. In the event of an uncontrolled grass or bush fire coordinate Area Wardens and

workers on 2-way radio/mobile phone to evacuate areas at risk.4. If safe to do so organise Area Warden to open gates to facilitate any further

evacuations and to aid the swift movement of emergency service vehicles.5. Monitor roll calls from each assembly point. Communicate missing persons to

emergency services6. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.7. If requested by emergency services, organise for services (power and gas) to be

disconnected8. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service

Business Manager will determine frequency of updates9. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are

completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety. The order of priority is:o Life – your life and the life of others (not

animals/livestock)o Property – company vehicles wind turbines and

other equipmento Environment – protection of the environment

Priority should be given to raising the alarm. Workers in a WTG should assess the level of threat with

the GWA site Supervisor and descend to the entry levelplatform. If the fire is located near the WTG entrancethen remain inside until the fire has passed then moveto burnt ground away from the fire front. When safe todo so return to the muster location.

Bush or grass fires can move extremely quickly. As such,all persons must remain at a safe distance from the fireand remain up wind and not in the fires path.

Always attack a fire with an exit route pre-planned Consider wind speed and direction of fire travel when

planning your exit route for the grass/bush fire In the event of intense heat or smoke retreat to the

entrance of a wind turbine or vehicle If you become disorientated in smoke drop to the

ground and if possible follow a hose line back to avehicle/water cart

Attempt to contact any missing persons via mobilephone to confirm that they are safe and obtaininformation as to where they are located.

Do not attempt to search for unaccounted persons indangerous situations.

Advise Emergency Services of the last known location ofmissing persons



11.7 Building, Equipment or Machinery Fire (other than Wind Turbine fire)

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Stop plant and equipment if running or if safe to do so, disconnect building services (power and gas)2. If safe to do so, use immediate resources to extinguish the fire (fire extinguisher, water cart, fire

blanket)3. Raise the alarm with the Site Supervisor and if required call 000 to initiate emergency services4. If safe to do so, reduce the spread of fire by moving adjacent plant and equipment5. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons. Contain fluid spills using the Spill Kit.6. In consultation with the Emergency Controller direct other workers in the immediate area to cease

work and report to the site muster point.7. Conduct a roll call and ensure all persons are accounted for and communicate results to Emergency

Controller.Emergency Controller

1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene2. Organise additional resources needed to fight the fire.3. Coordinate Area Wardens and workers on 2-way radio/mobile phone to evacuate areas at risk.4. Ensure suitable medical care is provided to injured persons5. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance6. Monitor roll calls from each assembly point. Communicate missing persons to emergency services.7. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.8. If requested by emergency services, organise for services (power and gas) to be disconnected9. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business Manager

will determine frequency of updates10. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety. The order ofpriority is:o Life – your life and the life of others (not

animals/livestock)o Property – company vehicles wind

turbines and other equipmento Environment – protection of the

environment Priority should be given to raising the alarm. Do not move equipment where there may be a

chance of explosion Do not move liquids which are on fire Do not extinguish oil fires with water, use CO2

extinguishers or smother with a damp covering Shut doors behind you to reduce the spread of

fire in a building Always attack a fire with an exit route pre-

planned If you become disorientated in smoke drop to

the ground and locate the nearest exit Attempt to contact any missing persons via

mobile phone to confirm that they are safe andobtain information as to where they arelocated.

Do not attempt to search for unaccountedpersons in dangerous situations.

Advise Emergency Services of the last knownlocation of missing persons



11.8 Wind Turbine Fire

Persons above entry level platform1. Immediately relocate to a fresh air location.2. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 000.3. Wait for further communication. Do not enter a smoke filled area to exit the WTG, fight the fire or for any other reason4. Trained persons to use the emergency decent device (Redpro kit) only if:

a. Advised to exit by the Emergency Controller or emergency services orb. If there is an immediate threat to life. Where possible communicate reason to Emergency

Response Team.Area Warden or other person attending scene:

1. Establish if anyone is inside the WTG and where they are located.2. Trained persons to use CO2 extinguishers to fight the fire (if safe to do so).3. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) of the extent of the fire, location of person inside.4. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.

Emergency Controller1. Attend the scene with Area Warden. Secure the scene.2. Shut down turbine and isolate Low Voltage and if necessary High Voltage.3. Establish if any persons are inside and make contact.4. Organise additional resources needed to fight the fire.5. Communicate extent of fire to trapped persons. Ensure they remain in fresh air.6. If trapped person at risk of harm from fire, smoke, structural collapse or otherwise then order a WTG

evaluation using emergency decent device (Redpro kit).7. Conduct roll call and ensure all persons on site are accounted for. Notify emergency services of

missing persons.8. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance.9. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.10. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business Manager

will determine frequency of updates.11. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered.

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety. The order ofpriority is:

o Life – your life and the life of others,o Property – company vehicles wind

turbines and other equipmento Environment – protection of the

environment Priority should be given to raising the alarm

and isolating power to the turbine. Fires can move extremely quickly and result

in explosions, toxic smoke and debris. All persons must remain a safe distance from

the turbine fire and remain up wind. Always attack a fire with an exit route pre-

planned Attempt to contact any missing persons via

mobile phone to confirm that they are safeand obtain information as to where they arelocated.

Do not attempt to search for unaccountedpersons in dangerous situations.

Advise Emergency Services of the last knownlocation of missing persons

WTG Rescue trained person to ensure thatany non-trained persons are not left behind(2 person decent on Redpro allowed).



11.9 Collapse or Overturning Forklift or Boom lift

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Establish if anyone is hurt or trapped.2. Isolate plant (ignition switch and battery isolator).3. Direct other workers to cease work if:


4. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 000.5. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.6. Secure the scene to prevent further injuries. Contain fluid spills using the Spill Kit.

Emergency Controller1. Attend the scene with Area Warden. Secure the scene.2. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.3. Organise additional resources needed to secure plant to prevent further injury.4. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance.5. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business Manager

will determine frequency of updates.6. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedc. Evidence is gathered.

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety Do not move injured persons or equipment

where movement may worsen a patentscondition.

Attempting to move debris from on top of atrapped person can cause furtherdislodgment of plant or equipment.

If safe to do so provide temporary support toprevent a structure collapsing further

Only move person if there structure aremoving and it is likely that injuries mayworsen.

Consider the isolation of services (power) toprevent further injury Discuss options withProject Services Manager or a 000 operator.



11.10 Collapse or Partial Collapse of Building or WTG Structure (Including blade failure)

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Establish if anyone is hurt or trapped.2. Isolate WTG or building services (power and gas).3. Direct other workers to cease work if:


4. Notify the Site Supervisor (Emergency Controller) and if necessary call 000.5. If first aid trained provide treatment to injured persons.6. Secure the scene to prevent further injuries.

Emergency Controller1. Attend the scene with Area Warden. Secure the scene.2. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.3. Organise additional resources needed to secure plant to prevent further injury.4. Establish an exclusion zone for falling debris.5. Notify other persons that may be affected by falling debris.6. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance.7. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business

Manager will determine frequency of updates.8. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are

completedc. Evidence is gathered.

Stop, Think Act!

Do not risk your own safety Do not move injured persons or equipment where

movement may worsen a patents condition. Attempting to move debris from on top of a trapped

person can cause further dislodgment of plant orequipment.

If safe to do so provide temporary support to prevent astructure collapsing further

Only move person if there structure are moving and it islikely that injuries may worsen.

Consider the isolation of services (power) to preventfurther injury Discuss options with Project ServicesManager or a 000 operator.

Consider wind speed and path of travel when establishinga drop zone for falling debris.

Do not risk your own safety – be aware of fallen powerlines, leaking gas, dust and further collapse

The safest place is diagonal to the corner of a building andat least 100% further than the height.

Persons trapped in building should:o Remain still if the building may collapse as a result

of exiting. If possible remain in a safe locationsuch as: Under archways; or In the corner of a room.

o Filter air through clothes to avoid breathing indust

o Make contact with someone external such as SiteSupervisor, other workers or call 000

o Locate to somewhere that has good ventilation



11.11 Suspicious Package

Area Warden or other person finding package:

1. Raise the alarm with the Site Supervisor.2. DO NOT ATTEMPT OPEN OR TOUCH THE SUSPICOUS PACKAGE3. IF YOU HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH A SUSPICIOUS SUBSTANCE FOLLOW DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE4. Isolate the immediate area and direct other workers to cease work and report the assembly point.

Emergency Controller1. Attend the scene with Area Warden.2. Call 000 to initiate emergency services.3. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident.4. Ensure area is barricaded to prevent entry5. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance.6. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business Manager will determine frequency of updates.7. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

a. All clear is given by emergency servicesb. Package is removed and appropriately disposed ofc. Evidence is gathered.

Stop, Think Act!

Remain upwind on high ground, and consider potential ofan explosion or inhalation of toxic substance.

Do not enter isolated area until emergency services haveinvestigated the package and declare the site safe to re-enter



11.12 Spill or Release of Substance

Area Warden or other person finding package:

1. Raise the alarm with the Site Supervisor.2. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH SPILLED OR RELEASED SUBSTANCE.3. Don protective equipment as indicated in safety data sheet4. Take action to control spill or any released substances using the emergency spill kit but only

where safe to do so (refer to MSDS or information on the container where possible).5. Remove or assist victims from the area6. Direct other workers to cease work if:

a. If the substance may pose a hazards to others;b. If they are required to assist in containment or clean up; orc. If they will become unsupervised in their work.

7. For further advise contact company on product labels/information sheets/Safety Data Sheetor www.MSDS.com

Emergency Controller1. Attend the scene with Area Warden and ensure injured persons receive decontamination then

first aid.2. If unsafe to contain substance call 0003. Notify Service Business Manager of the incident including type of substance, UN number,

quantity and location of spill or release and effected area.4. Ensure area is barricaded to prevent entry5. Task an Area Warden to meet emergency services at the site entrance.6. Provide periodic situation reports (sitreps) to Service Business Manager. Service Business

Manager will determine frequency of updates.7. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:

d. All clear is given by emergency servicese. Substance is contained and appropriately disposed off. Evidence is gathered.

Service Business Manager and Project Services Manager (In addition to generic responsibilities)

1. Immediately notify the Managing Director and EPA NSW of incidents that cause or threaten material harm to the environment. Phone: 131 555

Stop, Think Act!

Remain uphill and upwind from vapours or dust. Remain upwind on high ground, and consider potential of

an explosion or inhalation of toxic substance. Immediately look at the container and Safety Data Sheet

to determine spill response What could happen? Consider:

o Type of chemicals on site.o Potential for fire, explosion, and release of

hazardous substances.o Location of all personnel on site relative to

hazardous areas.o Potential for danger to offsite population or

environment Decontaminate persons before transporting for medical

treatment Prior to each use, the personal protective equipment (PPE)

should be checked to ensure that is contains no cuts orpunctures that could expose workers to hazardoussubstances. Similarly, any injuries to the skin surface, suchas cuts and scratches, may enhance the potential forchemicals or infectious agents that directly contact theworker's skin to penetrate into the body. Particular careshould be taken to protect these areas.



DECONTAMINATION PROCEDUREDecontamination must be conducted as soon as possible to save lives. Responders should use resources that are immediately available and start decontamination as soonas possible. Water-based decontamination:

Water alone: Flushing or showering uses shear force and dilution to physically remove chemical agent from skin. Water alone is an excellentdecontamination solution.

Soap and water: By adding soap, a marginal improvement in results can be achieved by ionic degradation of the chemical agent. Soap aids in dissolvingoily substances like mustard or blister agent. Liquid soaps are quicker to use than solids, and reduce the need for mechanical scrubbing; however, whenscrubbing, potential victims should not abrade the skin. A disadvantage of soap is the need to have an adequate supply on hand. Additionally, extra timemay be spent employing it, and using soap may hydrate the skin, possibly increasing damage by blister agents.

Bleach and water: Bleach and water solutions (utilize 0.5% sodium hypochlorite) remove, hydrolyze, and neutralize most chemical agents. However, thisapproach is not recommended in a mass decontamination situation where speed is of primary concern.

Emergency Response Flow Diagram:



11.13 Oil Injection Injury

Area Warden or other person attending scene:1. Notify the Site Supervisor(Emergency Controller) and immediately call 0002. Direct other workers to cease work if:


3. If necessary contact any other site persons via 2-way radio or by mobile phone for assistance.4. If an ambulance is not available, immobilize and elevate the affected limb to a comfortable position and transport the injured worker to the hospital

immediately.5. Determine the type of fluid involved in the injection injury. Provide this information to the ambulance attendant along with the Safety Dat a Sheet for

the fluid involved.6. Advise the attendant and the injured worker that upon arrival to the hospital they should state that the worker received a fluid injection injury, the

approximate time of the injury and that the worker requires medical assessment.7. Do not allow the injured worker to drive to the medical facility.8. Do not leave the injured worker alone.9. Do not give food or drink to the injured worker in anticipation of anaesthesia and surgery being required.10. Make the area where the worker was injured safe to prevent other workers from receiving a fluid injection injury.

Emergency Controller1. Ensure that an Area Warden attends and secures the scene (LOTO if required)2. Establish cause and severity of the injury and ensure medical care is provided3. If necessary organise:

a. Casualty to be taken to the O&M site office or nearest medical facility orb. Task someone to meet an ambulance at the site entrance

4. Contact Service Business Manager and provide periodic situation reports. Service Business Manager willdetermine frequency of updates depending on the incident severity.

5. Terminate the incident and organise the safer return to work, when:d. All clear is given by emergency servicese. Damaged and affected areas are secured and LOTO applied until repairs are completedf. Evidence is gathered

Stop, Think Act!

Initially, an accidental fluid injectionbeneath the skin may only produce a slightstinging sensation. There is a danger thatone will tend to ignore this, thinking that itwill get better with time. Most often, itdoes not. Within a very short time thewound may begin to throb painfully,indicating that tissue damage has alreadybegun.



12 WTG Escape and Rescue Plans

12.1 1.5 MW WTG Escape and Rescue Plans



12.2 2.5 MW WTG Escape and Rescue Plan



13 Critical Incident Recovery

13.1 Restoring worksite/area to a regular routine The Project Services Manager and EPC Project Manager will conduct a critical incident debriefing

on site for any worker involved in a critical incident The Site WHS Supervisor and Service Business Manager need to consider their own and workers

mental well-being, and seek immediate support through the Employee Assistance Program forcounselling

Maintain regular updated information to all workers on post incident actions. Site WHS Supervisor and EPC Project Manager to monitor employees for sign of post incident

trauma Assist staff to create a safe, ordered environment to help reassure workers. Project Services Manager to review relevant policies and procedures and other MS documents as

part of the incident investigation

13.2 Critical Incident Debriefing

Debriefing shall review (but not be limited to) the following:

Response and timing Resources - plant and equipment Processes and procedures Difficulties encountered Access to EAP

Debriefing is not designed to be a witch hunt but rather a process for reviewing critical incident responseprocedures to ensure they are effective.

13.3 Support ServicesGWA Employee Assistance Program for employees and managers support.

www.drakeworkwise.com.au

24 hour access. Ph: 1300 135 600

Information brochures available in the O&M office HSE notice board.



14 Review and ImprovementResults and areas of Improvement are fed back into the GWA management system and this plan as partof continual improvement.

The HSE-FRM-0007 ERP and Risk Register Evaluation Form are used to initially identify foreseeableemergency responses. A review of this ERP and its effectiveness is triggered:

Following a critical incident response – Post incident debrief As a result of an audit or inspection NCR or Opportunity for Improvement Annually during the OMP and Sub plan review

15 AppendicesAppendix A Emergency Contact Details

Appendix B WRWF Emergency Poster

Have your Say!The GWA Management System aims to continually improve and as such we welcome yourfeedback, ideas, suggestions and constructive comments.

Have your say by emailing: [email protected]



Appendix A – EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILSEMERGENCY PERSONNEL

STAFF NAME POSITION PHONE EMAIL

SITE OFFICE EMERGENCY NUMBER tbc

John Campbell EPC Project Manager 0400 924 077 [email protected]

tbc Project Services Manager tbc tbc

tbc Site Administrator tbc tbc

tbc Site Manager tbc tbc

tbc Site Engineer tbc tbc

tbc Site Manager (GWA) tbc tbc

tbc Lead Field Engineer tbc tbc

EMERGENCY SERVICES

AGENCY CAPABILITIES CONTACT DETAILS

Emergency ServicesPoliceFireAmbulance

000 or 112

State Emergency Service (SES) Grassfire/ bushfire, medical assistance, floodmitigation

000(enq. 132 500)

Glen Innes Police Station126 Meade StreetGlen Innes NSW 2370

02 6732 9799

Inverell Police Station109 Otho StreetInverell NSW 2360

02 6722 0599

Bourke Street Medical Centre188 Bourke StreetGlen Innes NSW 2370

Non-emergency medical treatment 02 6732 5722

Glen Innes Hospital94 Taylor StreetGlen Innes NSW 2370

Non-critical elective treatment 02 6739 0200

Inverell District Hospital41 Swanbrook RoadInverell NSW 2360

Non-critical elective treatment 02 6721 9500



OTHER SERVICESAGENCY CAPABILITIES CONTACT DETAILS

Bureau of Meteorology Weather www.bom.gov.au

Glen Innes Severn Council General enquiries 02 6730 2350

Inverell Shire Council General enquiries 02 6728 8288

Roads and Maritime Services Road transport information 132 213

NSW WorkCover WHS information and investigation 13 10 50

Environmental ProtectionAuthority (EPA) Environmental information and investigation 13 15 55

Poisons Information Line Advice on potential poison/bite/sting incidents 13 11 26

Essential Energy Electrical matters (local network) 132 391

TransGrid Electrical matters (transmission) 1800 027 253

Jemena Natural Gas matters 1800 620 492



Appendix B – WRWF EMERGENCY POSTERFIREPOLICEAMBULANCE

000or

112

Emergency Notification - Hierarchy Contact Details1) tbc – Site WHS Supervisor Ph: tbc

2) John Campbell – EPC Project Manager Ph: 0400 924 077

Northern O&MAssembly Points

Primary Northern O&M Building Sxx® xxx’ Exx® xxx. (GPS to be added)

Secondary [LOCATION] Sxx® xxx’ Exx® xxx. (GPS to be added)

Southern O&MAssembly Points

Primary Southern O&M Building Sxx® xxx’ Exx® xxx. (GPS to be added)


xx Assembly PointPrimary [LOCATION] Sxx® xxx’ Exx® xxx. (GPS to be added)


xx Assembly PointPrimary [LOCATION] Sxx® xxx’ Exx® xxx. (GPS to be added)


Main Construction Complex Evacuation Plan:


Site Evacuation procedure:1. Emergency situation resulting in the emergency services being called

2. Emergency Controller decides to evacuate

3. Emergency Controller to instruct all site workers, using mobile phone and 2-way radio, to evacuateand nominate the muster point(s) and exit route(s)

4. Workers directed to evacuate to proceed calmly and immediately to the designated muster point

5. Roll call/head count to be performed at each Assembly Point by Area Warden

6. Emergency Controller to be notified by an Area Warden from each muster point of all personsaccounted for, or missing persons and last known location

7. Workers to remain at the Assembly Point(s) until told to relocate by either the EmergencyController or emergency services

8. Emergency Controller to report roll/call/head count and muster location(s) to emergency services

9. Emergency Controller to liaise with emergency services



10. Emergency Controller to declare “Safe to Return” when advised safe to do so by emergencyservices

11. Emergency Controller coordinate workers to return to work





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SATELITE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ASSEMBLY POINTS

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ASSEMBLY POINTS

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