2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (85)

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to provide more guidance to operators with regard to inspection and maintenance of signage. Copies of revised inspection procedure documentation and operator training records were provided to confirm that the procedure had been implemented, as well as photographic evidence showing that the illegible signage had been restored. In addition to signage, procedures require employees not to eat, drink or smoke in the leaching, processing or control room areas and to wash hands before eating and drinking. This requirement is also reinforced during annual refresher training. Eyewash/shower units are located throughout the ADR Plant where chemicals are handled. The units are checked daily by the process operators during pre -shift safety inspections and monthly during ADR Emergency Equipment inspections. With few exceptions eyewash/ shower operations were recorded as operating correctly. Where issues were identified during inspections, maintenance records indicate that they were dealt with through CC &V's maintenance and repair program. Of approximately 20 shower /eyewash stations at the ADR facility checked during the audit, three, although still functioning in the event of an emergency, were observed to be in need of adjustment (eyewash fountain too low, too high) or repair (flow in one eye piece significantly obstructed). CC &V indicated the flow obstruction had occurred that day and was found to be the result of a clogged filter. CC &V was asked to modify the inspection procedure to include simple guidance criteria to help operators decide when eye -wash station flow should be adjusted. The one station was repaired and the flow at the other two stations was adjusted prior to the auditors leaving the site. Prior to submission of this report the inspection procedure was modified and operators were trained in the use of the revised procedure. Only ABC type fire extinguishers are located where cyanide is handled. Fire extinguishers are checked monthly during emergency equipment inspections. The units were observed to be easily accessible and were clearly tagged. First Aid procedures for cyanide are posted at strategic locations about the ADR facility. There is also an emergency response and cyanide exposure procedure that provides information on cyanide exposure symptoms and guidance on first aid treatment. Copies of MSDS of Bulk Chemicals, including sodium cyanide are also provided in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Master copies of MSDSs are maintained in the central filing system. The electronic copy is accessible to all employees via the company intranet or through Security. MSDS are in English, the language of the workforce. CC &V has an incident reporting and investigation procedure that covers all operations, including cyanide handling. The process is also used for reporting and investigating near misses. Incidents are investigated by the supervisor and reviewed by management. Records are maintained on JDE and hard copy by the Safety Department. There have been no cyanide release or safety incidents since the previous audit. Cresson Project Name of Mine September 22, 2010 Signature of Lead Auditor Date Page 26 of 36