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ICMC RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY AUDIT REPORT the Cyanide Code Procedures that a copy is kept in every control room, with each foreman, and also on the intranet. Procedures are in place to investigate and evaluate cyanide exposure incidents to determine if the operations programs and procedures to protect worker health and safety, and to respond to cyanide exposures, are adequate or need revising. CC&V has an incident reporting and investigation procedure used for all incidents and an electronic database for recording the incidents and investigations. Standard of Practice 6.3: Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to respond to worker exposure to cyanide. CC&V is: in full compliance with Standard of Practice 6.3 in substantial compliance with not in compliance with Summarize the basis for this finding: CC&V is in FULL COMPLIANCE with Standard of Practice 6.3 requiring an operation develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to respond to worker exposure to cyanide. The operation does have water, oxygen, a resuscitator, antidote kits, and a means of the communication in the event of an emergency readily available. The operation has necessary response and communication equipment readily available for use at cyanide unloading, storage and mixing locations including radio, Cyanokits, and emergency oxygen supply. PPE and safety showers are also available. Communication in the event of an emergency is primarily via radio with mobile phone (backup). Alarms in the plant areas indicate when to evacuate the area. The operation does inspect its first aid equipment regularly to ensure that it is available when needed. Cyanide antidotes are stored as directed by their manufacturer. The operation has three cyanide antidote kits (Cyanokits) on site (Mill, ADR1, and ADR2). The kits are stored in the air-conditioned control rooms along with oxygen. They are both checked regularly by mine response team members as part of their monthly inspections. The operation has established a program of inspections for medical equipment and first aid supplies on a rotational basis and includes the ambulance and medical clinic. The operation has developed specific written emergency response plans or procedures to respond to cyanide exposures. The procedure provides specific guidance to all employees what to do in the event of an emergency related to cyanide exposure. All personnel are required to be trained in this procedure. It covers emergency calling, PPE, removal of victim to safe area, removal of clothing, showering, provision of oxygen, and how to clear the area. The auditor interviewed several personnel onsite about the emergency process and they responded correctly. There is further specific guidance and training provided to all Mine Rescue Team (MRT) personnel. The operation does have its own on-site capability to provide first aid or medical assistance to workers exposed to cyanide. The MRT are the primary responders to an emergency, however all processing personnel are instructed in the actions to take in the event of a cyanide exposure. The MRT has the capability to provide basic cyanide first aid including decontamination and the administering of oxygen. At least two MRT personnel are on site at all times that can undertake this role. Three MRT personnel, including the Emergency Response Coordinator, have completed sufficient training and are qualified to administer IV and therefore the Cyanokit. The auditor was advised that a fourth is being trained. CC&V Mine Name of Facility __________________________________ Signature of Lead Auditor July 28, 2017 Date July 2017 Report No. 1663584-003-R-Rev0 21