2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (82)

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• Storage Containers: (1) Driving vehicles (trucks and forklifts) carefully and in accordance with conditions to avoid collisions or ruptures of storage containers; and (2) constructing adequate berms and barriers to protect storage containers. • Storage Containers: Making certain that there is adequate clearance when positioning a truck or equipment adjacent to storage areas or distribution points and ensuring that the operator has examined the surroundings to identify where a spill would go and how they would control it. • Storage Containers: Checking to make sure containers are securely placed to prevent tipping and spilling and in a manner that prevents collisions with mobile equipment. • Transfer of Materials: Examining fittings and transfer lines or hoses to be assured of tight -fits that will not come apart during transfer. • Transfer of Materials: Examining fittings to assure they are in proper working order and do not leak or lose fluid during transfer. • Transfer of Materials: Ensuring that valves are closed and transfer pipes are drained or contained prior to disconnect. • Transfer of Materials: Examining the "weak spots" of any transfer procedure and visualizing where the substances would go and what control measures would be used should a transfer line break or leak. Taking a second look at these "weak points" to see if anything can be done to further prevent a release. "Cleaning up" spills. Inspection of storage facilities is completed routinely (Appendix G). The NaCN, NaOH, and HCI storage facilities are checked during routine operations by Process Department personnel to identify and repair leaks and to maintain containment. Petroleum -based materials in the maintenance area are checked routinely to identify and repair leaks and maintain containment. The inspection includes checking for visible signs of leakage, checking containers and piping for any sign of weakness, tearing or rupturing, and checking for cracks or breaks in containment berms, as well as for any significant reduction in the capacity of the containment. Any observed problem would be immediately reported to a supervisor and repaired. Spillage will be cleaned up as appropriate for the substance involved. Inspections are recorded and the records retained. Labels on storage containers are also part of the chemical spill prevention program and are posted at material storage areas. These labels identify the contents of the permanent storage vessels and applicable sections of the fire code. These labels are posted to remind team members of the nature of the material, to promote safe practices, and to provide clear direction about the spill prevention and control procedures to be employed. 5.2 Spill Response Procedures and Countermeasures for Specific Types of Chemicals A spill of chemicals subject to this SRP /SPCC will receive immediate and judicious action. This section outlines the step -by -step procedures to be followed in the event of an on -site (CC &V mine site) accident or spill resulting in a release of materials subject to this Plan. 5.2.1 Explosive Substances - Fuel (Diesel and Gasoline), Kerosene, and Ammonium Nitrate IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A SPILL OR LEAK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: • Immediately extinguish open flames and smoking in the general area (there will be no smoking when materials such as these are handled or when they are in close proximity). • Notify immediate supervisor or Team Member by radio. Supervisors will immediately notify the Safety Department and the Environmental Resources Department (phone numbers are listed in SpIII Response Plan August 17, 2010 EMS: AGANAICCV Doc. # E -006 G:1EMS \PlanslEmergency Response Plans\SRP PIan1SRP Plan.doc Revision 05 Printed Copies are Uncontrolled 31