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to cyanide. Mock drills involving cyanide release scenarios are also conducted annually. The 2008 and 2009 mock drills simulated release of HCN gas in the ADR Plant resulting in a cyanide exposure and man -down. The drills involved mill operators and mine rescue team. Emergency Response Coordinators and mine rescue team personnel undertake the annual refresher training that includes emergency response and first aid. They also participate in the annual mock drills. In addition, the mine rescue team personnel are trained in the use of self - contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and participate in monthly training in emergency response. Where changes have occurred in emergency response procedures CC &V held table top drills to familiarize the response team in the changes. Such a table top table was held on 17 November 2009 as discussed in Section 7.6. CC &V has developed a relationship with Teller County Emergency Services. CC &V also has a direct line to the Cripple Creek Police Department's emergency dispatch. The emergency dispatch holds one of the controlled copies of CC &V's ERP. In the event of an emergency the CCEMS ambulance is only about six minutes from the site. In the event of a fire the Fire Departments would respond within minutes of a call. In the event that the patient needs further medical attention, CCEMS or LifeFlight air - medical evacuation services will be called to transfer the patient to the Teller County hospital. As discussed in Section 6.3, mock drills are scheduled annually. The drills are critiqued and recommendations made to improve future emergency response skills and technique. Since the last audit, mock drills were performed in August 2008 and October 2009. The 2008 drill simulated an HCN gas release from the ADR Plant in which two victims were missing (one fatal and one man down). The 2009 drill also simulated a missing operator during a HCN release in the ADR Plant. The drills involved the Fire Department and CCEMS ambulance service. The critique of the October 2009 mock drill identified that the emergency response team would benefit from additional training in building search, specifically with regard to the ADR Plant, and familiarization with A -level suits. No record was available during the audit to confirm that this training had been undertaken. Subsequent to the onsite recertification audit CC &V provided training records to confirm that this training had been completed. 9. DIALOGUE Engage in public consultation and disclosure. Standards of Practice 9.1 Provide stakeholders the opportunity to communicate issues of concern. The operation is: • in full compliance ❑ in substantial compliance ❑ not in compliance...with Standard of Practice 9.1. Cresson Project Name of Mine September 22, 2010 Signature of Lead Auditor Date Page 34 of 36