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ICMC RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY AUDIT REPORT <br /> the Cyanide Code Procedures that a copy is kept in every control room,with each foreman, and also on the <br /> intranet. <br /> Procedures are in place to investigate and evaluate cyanide exposure incidents to determine if the <br /> operations programs and procedures to protect worker health and safety,and to respond to cyanide <br /> exposures, are adequate or need revising. CC&V has an incident reporting and investigation procedure used <br /> for all incidents and an electronic database for recording the incidents and investigations. <br /> Standard of Practice 6.3: Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to <br /> respond to worker exposure to cyanide. <br /> ® in full compliance with <br /> CC&V is: ❑ in substantial compliance with Standard of Practice 6.3 <br /> ❑ not in compliance with <br /> Summarize the basis for this finding: <br /> CC&V is in FULL COMPLIANCE with Standard of Practice 6.3 requiring an operation develop and implement <br /> emergency response plans and procedures to respond to worker exposure to cyanide. <br /> The operation does have water, oxygen, a resuscitator, antidote kits, and a means of the communication in <br /> the event of an emergency readily available. <br /> The operation has necessary response and communication equipment readily available for use at cyanide <br /> unloading,storage and mixing locations including radio, Cyanokits, and emergency oxygen supply. PPE and <br /> safety showers are also available. <br /> Communication in the event of an emergency is primarily via radio with mobile phone(backup).Alarms in the <br /> plant areas indicate when to evacuate the area. <br /> The operation does inspect its first aid equipment regularly to ensure that it is available when needed. <br /> Cyanide antidotes are stored as directed by their manufacturer.The operation has three cyanide antidote <br /> kits (Cyanokits)on site(Mill,ADR1, and ADR2).The kits are stored in the air-conditioned control rooms <br /> along with oxygen.They are both checked regularly by mine response team members as part of their <br /> monthly inspections.The operation has established a program of inspections for medical equipment and first <br /> aid supplies on a rotational basis and includes the ambulance and medical clinic. <br /> The operation has developed specific written emergency response plans or procedures to respond to <br /> cyanide exposures.The procedure provides specific guidance to all employees what to do in the event of an <br /> emergency related to cyanide exposure.All personnel are required to be trained in this procedure. It covers <br /> emergency calling, PPE, removal of victim to safe area,removal of clothing,showering, provision of oxygen, <br /> and how to clear the area. The auditor interviewed several personnel onsite about the emergency process <br /> and they responded correctly. <br /> There is further specific guidance and training provided to all Mine Rescue Team(MRT)personnel. <br /> The operation does have its own on-site capability to provide first aid or medical assistance to workers <br /> exposed to cyanide.The MRT are the primary responders to an emergency, however all processing <br /> personnel are instructed in the actions to take in the event of a cyanide exposure.The MRT has the <br /> capability to provide basic cyanide first aid including decontamination and the administering of oxygen.At <br /> least two MRT personnel are on site at all times that can undertake this role. <br /> Three MRT personnel, including the Emergency Response Coordinator, have completed sufficient training <br /> and are qualified to administer IV and therefore the Cyanokit.The auditor was advised that a fourth is being <br /> trained. <br /> CC&V Mine July 28,2017 <br /> Name of Faality Signature of Lead Auditor Date <br /> July 2017 Golder <br /> Report No.1663584-003-R-RevO 21 ASSOC 6S <br />