SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

06 GENERAL STANDARDS

GENERAL SITE RULES AND HSE

INDUCTION NO. 6.004
FUNCTION NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

Preparation Jurie van der Watt Group HSE Manager

Country General
Approval Richard Davies
Manager

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

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Document: 04_CDTZN_ OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_General Standards

Prepared By Jurie van der Watt Reviewed By Richard Davies Approved By: B. Rudd
Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 15-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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 1. PURPOSE

To provide a set of rules to inform all employees of the basic safety

requirements.

2. SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to all Capital Drilling.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Induction and SHE training record

SOP 6-001 - Emergency Preparedness and Response
SOP 6-002 - Parking procedure
SOP 6-003 - Supervisors HSE responsibilities
SOP 6-006 - Transport of employees

4. DEFINITIONS

None

5. PROCEDURE

5.1. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

No person is allowed to work or operate on any site unless he has been

medically examined and completed the applicable induction.
All people entering or leaving the site are liable to be searched, being
employees or visitors.
No person shall come to work, nor operate any machine or drive any motor
vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs or any narcotic substances.
Breathe analyzing and drug tests shall be performed at random.
All employees shall carry their ID card and pit license on them while at work.
Safety equipment shall be worn as indicated by safety signs.

5.2. HAUL ROADS AND PIT TRAFFIC RULES

All traffic, road and pit signs shall be complied with: -

Drive/operate according to road conditions.
Slow down at crossings, sharp bends, curves and blind spots.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IT ALLOWED TO REVERSE ON A
RAMP.
The speed limits is as follows: -

Haul road 50 km/h or as specified

Ramps 20 km/h or as specified
Office/Workshop yard 20 km/h or as specified
Towing of equipment 40 km/h or as specified

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 Vehicle following distances on haul roads and ramps shall be not less than 50
meters.
Safety belts shall be worn by equipment operators or as specified.
All rubber tire earthmoving equipment shall have stop blocks while at service
or during any repair work.
A pre-use checklist shall be filled in for all equipment before operating it.
It is not allowed to operate any equipment with an A hazard, as identified
during pre-use inspections.
All light motor vehicles shall have a luminous buggy whip, reverse hooter, and
beacon light, fire extinguisher and first aid pouch when entering the mining
area.
All machinery will have at least one fire extinguisher fitted and a reverse
hooter.
All vehicles within pit area will operate with lights on, whip pole and flag fitted
and a strobe light on.
Drivers of light motor vehicles must also do daily pre-use checks.
No vehicle will overtake any other vehicle in extreme dusty conditions or on
slippery road surface conditions.
No person shall be required or permitted to drive/operate/test any
machine or vehicle unless he has been trained, tested and passed by an
authorized person for that type of equipment.
Trainees may operate a machine only if he is instructed to do so and provided
he be under direct supervision of qualified operator or instructor.
No equipment may be moved from the workshop area without the permission
of the Maintenance Manager or service/repair supervisor.
All machines being serviced or on brake down in the mining area shall be
demarcated with road marking cones. After the demarcation is done, hardhat
and reflective vest can be removed in such area.
Operators/drivers shall be made aware of beacons, survey pegs or makers
and shall not upset or cause any damage to them.
A safety berm shall be constructed at all high walls, working benches and
tipping areas. The dimensions of the safety berm, is as follows:
The berm height shall be not less than the diameter of the largest machine
tire in use on site
The berm shall be not less than 800mm in width.
The berm shall be not less than meter away from the high wall where
possible.
If, for sound practical reasons, the construction of a safety berm is not
possible, then tipping shall take place not less than 5 meters away from the
high/low wall and the material shall be pushed over by a dozer.
No person is allowed to cross any safety berms.
No person is allowed to park closer than 5 meters from the top or bottom of a
high wall/bench

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 5.3. PARKING PROCEDURE

REFER TO THE PARKING PROCEDURE - REF NO SOP 6-002. THIS MUST

ALSO BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INDUCTION.

5.4. ILLUMINATION AND LIGHTS ON EQUIPMENT

All lighting plants shall be kept clean.

All lighting plants must have one extinguisher fitted.
Lights on vehicles must be switched on when in the mining area.
All light must be in a good working order.
All lights must be kept clean of mud and other build up.
Use indicators to indicate intended direction of movement.

5.5. OVERTAKING

Exercise extreme caution when overtaking.

It is not permitted to overtake any vehicles on any ramps, bends or blind
corners.
Never overtake another vehicle where there is a possibility that a vehicle may
change direction.
A dump truck is not allowed to overtake another dump truck.
Dozers, drills, excavators, graders and water carts may be overtaken. Hooter
shall be sounded to inform the vehicle to be overtaken and ensure that the
operator of that equipment is aware of it.
Keep to the left of the road or as indicated by road signs.

5.6. HOUSEKEEPING

All vehicles/machines shall be kept clean and free of loose material inside the
cab.
Windows shall be kept clean for maximum visibility.
All workshops shall be free from material to prevent tripping/falling hazards.
All tools not in use shall be safely stored away.
Dustbins shall be emptied on regular basis.
Toilets, change rooms and eating-places shall be clean, hygienic and free
from waste, insects and rodents.
Occupants shall keep offices clean at all times.
Sufficient dustbins and skips shall be provided for paper and rubbish.

5.7. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

No form of ground, air and water pollution shall be allowed.

Accidental oil and grease spillages shall be cleaned up immediately.
Oil catch up trays shall be used when open or loosing oil/hydraulic pipes.
No oil is allowed to enter water streams.
Symbolic safety signs shall indicate drinkable and non-drinkable water.

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 5.8. GENERAL

Report all injuries and accidents immediately.

NO INJURIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS ONLY REPORTED THE NEXT
DAY.
Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and near-miss incidents must be reported
immediately.
Only one passenger is allowed on the front seat of a LDV or other non-
earthmoving equipment.
The rule No Seat No Ride will apply and no passengers will be allowed to be
transported at the back of an LV (ute). Passengers are allowed to be
transported in a PC carrier.
No persons shall interfere with or abuse fire extinguishers or first-aid
equipment.
Playing or fooling around in the workplace is strictly prohibited.
No firearms are allowed on any site.
No hazardous substances (chemicals) will be brought on to a site without
authorization and a Material Safety Data Sheet.
No person, other than a competent person, shall work on any electrical
apparatus.
Be aware that some or most machines are left-handed driven and you may
not always be visible to the operator. Exercise special care near such
vehicles.
Do not park at the right-hand side of a left-handed driven machine.
Only authorized persons such as mechanics or service supervisors are
permitted to open radiator caps and tank/containers that are under pressure.
No unauthorized vehicle is permitted on a blasting pattern.
No person is allowed to tamper with any explosives or accessories.
No person is allowed to enter any explosives charged area unless the charger
or supervisor in charge gives permission to do so.
No cell phones, radios, cigarettes or lighters/matches are allowed in an
explosive charged area.
All employees working in the open pit mining area shall wear a or overall or
shirt blue over orange with reflective strips.
Every person is responsible for his own safety.
Hazard identification must be completed before tasks are performed. If not
sure how task can be done safely, contact the supervisor and consult the HSE
System Manual for safe working procedures.
Three-point contact (Two feet, 1 hand or 2 hands, one foot) shall be
maintained when climbing on/off any equipment.
No persons shall jump off any vehicle or equipment.
A hair net shall cover long hair.
Loose clothing and jewellery may not be worn near moving/rotating machine
parts.
A responsible company official shall at all times accompany visitors.
Hand protection shall be worn wherever there is a possibility on injuries to
hands or fingers.

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 Eye protection shall be worn where there is danger of foreign objects entering
the eyes e.g. hitting with a hammer, greasing, washing vehicles, drilling grade
control or blasting holes etc.
All employees must make themselves familiar with the information displayed
on the main notice board.
No items, material or any other company property may be removed from the
premises unless a written approval has been obtained from the applicable
head of department.
It is strictly prohibited to use a cell phone while operating any
machines/equipment or while performing work.

5.8. FIRE FIGHTING AND CONTROL

5.8.1. ANATOMY OF A FIRE

There are four elements needed to start a fire

Oxygen Fuel
Heat Chemical Reaction

To extinguish a fire, it is necessary to remove one or more of the above-

mentioned elements.

Oxygen Smother CO2, DCP

Heat Cooling Water, CO2
Fuel Remove Water, CO2,
DCP
Chemical reaction Break DCP, CO2

There are four classes of fire: -

Class A Combustible fixed material Wood, Paper, and Grass

Class B Combustible liquid material Diesel, Petrol, and Oil
Class C Combustible electrical material Electrical motors, Cables,
Plugs
Class D Combustible metals Magnesium

Types of extinguishing agents for different classes of fires :

Class A Water, Sand, CO2, DCP

Class B CO2, DCP (NO WATER)
Class C DCP, CO2, (NO WATER)
Class D Sand, Foam type fire extinguisher

At GGM we use DCP and CO2 type fire extinguishers

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 5.8.2 FIRE FIGHTING RULES (THESE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL RULES.
THIS IS NOT AN EVACUATION PROCEDURE)

When fire is observed, raise the alarm immediately.

Determine what type of fire it is.
Get nearest fire extinguisher and make sure it is fit for use.
Determine the wind direction and ensure that you are upwind of the fire.
Stand approximately 3 meters from the fire and break the seal on the fire
extinguisher.
Take the discharge hose in one hand and point it in the direction of the base
of the fire.
Press down firmly on the handle with the other hand.
Walk slowly to the fire while the agent in the extinguisher is released.
Make figure 8 movements with the nozzle while aiming to the base of the fire
to see if the fire flares up again.
When the fire is out, retreat backwards and watch for re-ignition.
Never turn your back on a fire.
Replace empty fire extinguisher with full ones as soon as possible at the Fire
Department.

5.1.1. GENERAL FIRE RULES

Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is located.

Never play with a fire extinguisher.
No stacking is allowed in front of fire extinguisher or refuses bins.
Good house keeping prevents fires.
Adhere to safety signs prohibiting smoking or open flames.
Under NO, circumstances are open fires allowed except with the permission
of the HSE Manager
Flammable liquids such as paint and solvents shall be stored in separate
storage facilities specially designated for the purpose.
Heaters may not be used to dry clothing.
Heaters must be turned of when vacating a room.
Regular inspections on electrical cords and equipment to prevent electrical
fires and shocks are to be performed by a competent person.
Regular inspections on fire extinguishers will ensure that it will work in an
event of a fire.

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 6. RESPONSIBILITY

HOD, area responsible person, HSE Representative, HSE Officer will conduct
monthly inspections on compliance to this element.
Deviations must be reported to the area responsible person who must rectify
as soon as possible.

7. RECORDS

The HOD must fill in monthly walk about inspection report.

The part time safety rep must use their logbook.
The HSE Officer must use his deviation sheet to fill in all deviations found.

8. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Disciplinary action will be taken against an employee found to be in breach of

this Standard.

Document: 04_CDTZN_ OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_General Standards

Prepared By Jurie van der Watt Reviewed By Richard Davies Approved By: B. Rudd
Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 15-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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