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CCV Emer-ency Response Plan <br /> NORTH AA11ERICA <br /> (c) In the event of a serious incident on the mine property whereby the prime mover radio is not <br /> available, and cyanide has been spilt, the supervisor is to call Cyanco with details of the <br /> incident. <br /> (d) If cyanide solution is released from the tanker, the ERT is to be organized immediately with <br /> the appropriate safety equipment to contain the release before it leaves the property or enters <br /> a waterway. <br /> (e) The action to be taken after containment of the release will be determined in conjunction with <br /> Cyanco. <br /> 5.14.13 Overtopping of Leaching Impoundment/Power Outages <br /> (a) During a severe emergency (power outages, pump failures, etc.), if the operator determines <br /> there is a possibility that any of the leaching impoundment could overtop, management <br /> personnel will be notified and heavy equipment and personnel will be mobilized to construct <br /> an emergency berm adjacent to the area to contain the release. <br /> (b) Process solutions contained in a temporary emergency containment basin will be pumped <br /> back to the process following the emergency. <br /> (c) Cyanide-contaminated soils will be removed and disposed of on the heap leach pad or <br /> tailings impoundment. If necessary, soils would also be neutralized. <br /> 5.14.14 Run-off from Heap Leach Pads: <br /> (a) In the event that runoff is observed from the leach pads, management personnel will be <br /> notified and heavy equipment and personnel will be mobilized to construct an emergency <br /> berm area adjacent to the area to contain the release. <br /> (b) Process solutions contained in a temporary emergency containment basin will be pumped <br /> back to the process following the emergency. <br /> (c) Cyanide-contaminated soils will be removed and disposed of on the heap leach pad or <br /> tailings impoundment. If necessary, soils would also be neutralized. <br /> 5.14.15 Tanks, Pipelines and Transfer Off Loading: <br /> (a) In the event of a release of cyanide solution beyond an engineered containment structure, the <br /> Process Manager or control room will be notified and will take immediate measures to stop <br /> the release. <br /> (b) If necessary, emergency berms or dikes will be constructed to contain the release until <br /> necessary equipment and personnel can be mobilized to clean up. <br /> (c) Personnel and community safety is always the first priority. In case of a leak or release <br /> during off loading, the transfer driver will shut system down and notify operator of area to call <br /> appropriate personnel and equipment. <br /> (d) In case of an uncontained seepage, notification to foreman, general foreman or manager will <br /> be made. Employees using a gas monitor and appropriate PPE will control seepage. If <br /> employees are unable to contain the seepage, rescue personnel will be brought in for control. <br /> 5.14.16 Fire/Explosions: <br /> (a) Do not use straight streams. <br /> (b) Use water spray, fog or alcohol resistant foam to extinguish fire and to reduce vapors. <br /> (c) Control/contain fire water runoff for later disposal. <br /> 5.14.17 Treatment of Victims of Cyanide Exposure: <br /> Symptoms of early or mild cyanide poisoning include: <br /> (a) Headache <br /> (b) Giddiness <br /> (c) Nausea <br /> Department THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED 1N HARD COPY FORMAT Doc Id:NA-CCV-HSLP-PLAN-1775 <br /> Health Safety&Loss Prevention Date of This Issue:25 June 2018 Date of Next Review:25 June 2019 Page 22 of 38 <br />