Emergency Response Plan

Review and Updating this manual Document Control Distribution 11.7.1 Distribution List Date Issued: October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: 6 of 45 Title: Emergency Response Plan Revision #: 1.0 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURE In the event that an injury or illness has occurred and an EMT is required, the following procedure is to be followed. Action 1. Take Charge of the situation 2. Contact Star Gate Security by radio on either channel 1 or 2 Or by phone at 1-306-230-1527 state your name - your location the location of the emergency the nature of the emergency if there are injuries, how many ask the security person to repeat the information back to you - administer first aid if trained to do so remain in the area until the emergency response personnel arrive so you can direct them to the casualties Responsible Person Person finding the ill or injured person(s) Person finding the ill or injured person(s) Star Gate Security will Broadcast Star Gate Security on Both Radio Channels the following Message: Code 1, Code 1 Code 1 Medical emergency at (state location) I repeat Code 1, Code 1, Code 1 Medical emergency at (state location) This is Shore Gold Security standby for further broadcasts Date Issued: October, 2007 Title: Emergency Response Plan Revised: August 1, 2008 Revision #: 1.0 Page: 7 of 45 Fire Procedure Action 1. Take Immediate Action. The safety of you and your fellow workers is the top priority 2. Sound the Alarm or Air Horn to notify other workers in the area 3. Call Star Gate Security by radio on either Channel 1 or 2 or by phone at 1-306-230-1527 - state your name - your location Responsible Person Everyone Person finding the fire Person finding the fire or another co- worker in the area - - tell them you are reporting a fire 4. Attempt to fight the fire but only if All personnel in the area safe to do so. DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF OR OTHERS. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SAFE EXIT FROM THE BUILDING AT ALL TIMES 5. Star Gate Security will Broadcast on Both Radio Channels the following Message: Code 1, Code 1 Code 1 Fire Emergency at (location) I repeat Code 1, Code 1 Code 1 Fire Emergency at (location) This is Shore Gold Security stand by for further broadcasts Star Gate Security Date Issued: October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: Revision #: 1.0 Title: Emergency Response Plan Mine Emergency Procedure Action 8 of 45 Responsible Person (RP) 1. Take Immediate Action 2. 3. Upon detection of an underground emergency notify the Hoist person immediately. Assess the situation and take appropriate action, fight the fire if safe to do so, administer first aid if trained, notify workers in immediate area, proceed to refuge station if in immediate danger. Person finding incident Hoist person shall notify Security. In the event Hoist person of a fire or other life threatening situation the hoist person will release the stench gas into the mine. 4. Security will Broadcast on Both Radio Channels the following Message: Code 1, Code 1 Code 1 Emergency at Location I repeat Code 1 Code 1 Code 1 Emergency at Location This is Shore Gold Security stand by for further broadcasts Security Date Issued: October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: 9 of 45 Title: Emergency Response Plan Revision #: 1.0 Environmental Emergencies Actions 1. Take Immediate Action. The safety of you and your fellow workers is the top priortiy 2. Call Star Gate Security by radio on either Channel 1 or 2 or by phone at XXX-XXXX - state your name - your location - tell them you are reporting an environmental emergency - tell them what the nature of the emergency is i.e. spill 3. Attempt to contain the spill by building earthen dykes around it. Only do so if it can be done safely. Do not endanger yourself or others. 4. Attempt to plug/stop the spillage. Only do so if it can be done safely. Do not endanger yourself or others Code 1, Code 1, Code 1 Environmental Emergency at (location) I repeat Code 1, Code 1, Code 1 Environmental Emergency at (location) The is Shore Gold Security stand by for further broadcasts Responsible Person Everyone Person finding the environmental emergency Person finding the environmental emergency Person finding the environmental emergency Star Gate Security Date Issued: October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: Title: Emergency Response Plan Revision #: 1.0 IMMEDIATE CONTACT LIST 1.1 INTERNAL CONTACTS 10 of 45 Shore Gold Site FAX: Role Primary First Alternates Project Manager Assistant Project Managers Security SUPPORT STAFF Environmental Coordinators Site Services Foreman Safety Officers FIELD STAFF Incident Commander ERT Captain EMT On - Duty EMT SASKATOON CORPORATE OFFICE PRIMARY PHONE Most senior management person on- site at the time of the emergency Assigned from available fire team members on- site at the time of the emergency Site First Responders BACKUP PHONE Date Issued: October, 2007 Title: Emergency Response Plan 1.2 EXTERNAL CONTACTS AGENCY EMERGENCY SERVICES RCMP - Smeaton Detachment RCMP - Prince Albert Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: 11 of 45 Revision #: 1.0 PHONE NUMBER Bus. Hours 24 Hours N/A 1-306-426-2630 1-306-765-5500 Sask Environment Project Officer - Nipawin 1-306-862-1790 SPILL CONTROL CENTRE 1-800-667-7525 Forest Fire Control Centre 306-953-2691 1-800-667-9660 Parkland Ambulance 306-953-9804 1-306-953-9804 NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES AND OPERATIONS Choiceland 306-428-2070 Smeaton 306-426-2044 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Sask Power Sask Tel ESSO Petroleum Emergency Hotline 306-425-6315 1-519-339-2145 306-310-2220 611 Transwest Air 306-633-2022 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES CANUTEC (Canada) (Call Collect) - Cell Phone Chemtrec (USA) N/A 613-996-6666 Ext. 666 1-800-424-9300 GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES Provincial - Sask. Environment – Site Project Officer Sask. Labour - Mine Inspector Federal Environment Canada 306-862-1790 306-933-7594 N/A 1-800-667-5023 306-780-6390 416-346-1971 Canadian Coast Guard 403-780-6390 Department of Fisheries and Oceans CHEMICAL SUPPLIES 306-953-8787 Available electronically and in print form at MSDS stations N/A N/A Date Issued: Title: 3.1 October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Page: 12 of 45 Emergency Response Plan Revision #: 1.0 Section 3 - ORGANIZATION SHORE GOLD SITE CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM (SCMT) 3.1.1 Function The Site Crisis Management Team is situated on the Shore Gold site and operates from the Command Centre located in the main board room in the administration building. 3.1.2 Staffing See Section 1 and organizational structure in Figure 3.2. Various roles will be activated by the Manager, depending on the nature and severity of the incident. 3.1.3 Location Provide an organized response to an emergency or crisis involving company personnel or assets related to the Project. The Site Crisis Management Team also provides a communication link to the Corporate Crisis Communication Team in Saskatoon. 3.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT) 3.3.1 Function Provide hands-on response to emergency situations at the Shore Gold site. Emergency Response teams may also be called upon to respond to off site emergencies. 3.3.2 Staffing See Section 1 and organizational structure in Figure 3.2. 3.2 3.3.3 Location Field Operations are located at the emergency site of the Shore Gold site or the off-site emergency. CORPORATE CRISIS COMMUNICATION TEAM To be determined prior to construction. Date Issued: October, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2008 Revision #: 1.0 Title: Emergency Response Plan Site Services Supervisors Incident Commanders (Safety Coordinators) Emergency Medical Personnel Ambulance & Medical Support Emergency Response Team Fire Medical U/G Environ. ERT Captain Project Manager Off Site Authorities & Support Page: 13 of 45 Administrative Assistants Environmental Coordinator Security General Foreman Contractor Supervisors Date Issued: October, 2007 Title: Emergency Response Plan Revised: August 1, 2008 Revision #: 1.0 SECTION 4 - ALARMS / ALERTING 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 ACTIVATION Page: 14 of 45 In the event of an emergency, the alarm system is activated by any person from a pull station, automatic alarm system activation, calling Security personnel by phone or radio or under the direction of an ERT member. The Assistant Project Manager, in consultation with the Incident Commander, determines the level of the emergency and commences notification as required. DEFINITIONS OF EMERGENCY LEVELS GENERAL 4.2.2 LEVEL I 4.2.3 LEVEL II 4.2.4 LEVEL III An emergency is a situation that presents danger to the safety of site personnel, the general public and/or the environment. Immediate action is necessary to bring the situation under control. The problem cannot be dealt with using normal operating procedures. Minor Incidents such as non-reportable release, first aid, or small release of material that does not leave the site requires no support from corporate Moderately serious incidents such as a small release or an injury requiring medical treatment at a medical facility, a release of material that moves off site but does not present a safety hazard to the community. Most serious incident such as an explosion, serious injury, fatality, or a major release of material off site that presents a significant safety hazard to the community. 4.3 4.3.1 ALL ALARM DESCRIPTION EMERGENCIES ALERT 4.3.2 ALL CLEAR 4.3.3 SITE Camp is equipped with standard fire bell alarms. All other areas use the compressed air horns to alert employee's Security announces the emergency on both radio channels The Project Manager orders the stand down in consultation with the Incident Commander. Mainly due to forest fire threat and would be coordinated by radio, telephone and ERT sweep of operation areas. EVACUATION 4.4 ACTIONS ON ALARM 4.4.1 SITE CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM 4.4.2 ALL OTHER PERSONNEL Mobilize the Incident Commander, ERT as a minimum for any emergency alert. Incident Commander conducts an assessment of the situation and impacts Activate the Emergency Response Plan as described herein. Respond to the alarms and follow the instructions of the Site Crisis Management Team. Take charge of visitors or contractors assigned to them or delegate this function.