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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - Pollution Incident Response Management Plan 2020

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Pollution Incident

Response Management

Plan Port Macquarie – Hastings Council Waste Management Facilities

January 2020


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REVISION HISTORY

No Issue Date Revision Notes Prepared By Approved By

1 August 2012

Initial development N. Julian T. Molloy

2 March 2013 Updates N. Julian T. Molloy

3 June 2013 Minor updates N. Julian T. Molloy

4 July 2013 Update N. Julian T. Molloy

5 September 2014

Updates

N. Julian T. Molloy

6 February 2015

Updates N. Julian T. Molloy

7 December 2015

Update N. Julian T. Molloy

8 October 2016

Update N. Julian G. Cameron

9 March 2017 Addition of Kew WTS S. McKinnon G. Cameron

10 March 2019 General updates for sites, contact details etc

N.Julian G. Cameron

11 May 2019 Update contact details S.McKinnon G.Cameron

12 July 2019

Added Figure 3 in Dunbogan

Added gas monitoring procedure

Amended PIRMP location at STP

Amended Dunbogan Evacuation SOP

S.McKinnon M. Magalhaes

13 October 2019

Updated Cairncross maps and pollutants

Added latest test dates

Updated contact details

S.McKinnon M. Magalhaes

14 October 2019

Updated Kew WTS with Hazardous Waste CRC details

Updated Kew WTS maps

S. Tracey M. Magalhaes

15 January 2020

Updated Council contact details and added in sign sheets

S. Tracey M. Magalhaes


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By signing this form you acknowledge that you have read and understand the latest version of the Pollution Incident Response Management Plan.

Staff Name Date


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PIRMP TESTING HISTORY

Site Latest Test Date Test Type Testing Officer

Cairncross WMF 23/01/2019 Mock Evacuation N. Julian

Port Macquarie WMF 06/03/2019 Mock Evacuation N. Julian

Dunbogan WMF N/A N/A N/A

Kew WMF 19/06/2019 Mock Evacuation N. Julian

Wauchope WMF 19/06/2019 Mock Evacuation N. Julian


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 7

2 POLLUTION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT RESPONSE PLAN OBJECTIVES ......... 7

3 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 8

3.1 Definition of a ‘pollution incident’ 8

3.2 Contact details 8

4 POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE MANAGEMENT PLANS .............................10

4.1 Availability of plans 10

4.2 Relationship with other emergency plans 10

4.3 Actions to be taken during or immediately after a pollution incident 10

4.4 Incident Critique 14

4.5 Review of the Pollution Incident Response Management Plan 14

4.6 Staff training 14

5 TESTING PLANS ...................................................................................................15

5.1 Plan Review 15

5.2 Testing 15

6 IMPLEMENTING PLANS .......................................................................................16

7 THE CAIRNCROSS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY ......................................18

7.1 Maps 19

7.2 Communicating with neighbours and the local community 25

7.3 Minimising harm to persons on the premises 25

7.4 Site details 25

7.5 Description and likelihood of hazards 27

7.6 Pre-emptive actions to be taken 29

7.7 Inventory of pollutants on site 30

7.8 Safety equipment 32

8 THE PORT MACQUARIE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY ..............................34

8.1 Maps 35

8.2 Contacts and communication 39



8.5 Site Details 39





9 THE DUNBOGAN WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY .........................................46

9.1 Maps 47


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9.4 Site Details 50



10 THE KEW WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY ......................................................54

10.1 Maps 55




10.5 Site Details 58





11 THE WAUCHOPE WASTE TRANSFER STATION ................................................65




11.4 Site Details 68





12 APPENDICES ........................................................................................................73

APPENDIX 1: Pollution incident response management plan Exercise Evaluation Form 73

APPENDIX 2: Standard Operating Procedures 74


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1 INTRODUCTION

Changes to environment protection legislation took place in 2012, as a result of the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (the Act). The changes related to the way that pollution incidents are reported and managed, and the new requirements have been integrated into this plan. The purpose of this Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) is to assist employees and management in making quality decisions during times of crisis. This plan contains guidance in determining the appropriate actions to take to prevent injury and damage to the environment and property due to a pollution incident. Incidents such as fire, vehicle crashes, chemical spills, explosion or gas leakages are controlled by Combat Agencies such the NSW Fire Brigade and Police. The responsible Combat Agency may request Council to provide assistance in the emergency. Other relevant authorities specified in the Act may also need to be notified (such as other Council staff, NSW Ministry of Health, SafeWork NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW).

2 POLLUTION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT RESPONSE PLAN OBJECTIVES

It is Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s (PMHC) Waste Management Section’s intent to prevent all foreseeable pollution incidents through the implementation of standard operational procedures and the regular training of personnel in the implementation of operational procedures. However, it is recognized that pollution incidents are not totally preventable and this plan has been developed to achieve the following: To provide employees with procedures to follow for effective and safe actions during a pollution incident, including evacuation. Objectives of the plan are as follows:

To serve as the pollution incident management guide for employees and facility users in the event of an emergency;

To ensure the timely communication of the incident to all relevant authorities, and others who may be affected;

To provide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) which identify risks and provide planned actions to minimise and manage those risks. These SOPs will be implemented based upon the nature and extent of the emergency;

To identify responsible staff and carry out regular training to ensure that staff are able to carry out the plan;

To ensure regular testing of the plan itself for accuracy, currency and suitability. While no plan can take into consideration all possible scenarios, the SOP’s referred to in this plan should assist employees in making proper and appropriate decisions


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3 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

The Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Pollution Incident Response Management Plans) Regulation 2012 requires all holders of an environment protection licence. Specific requirements for pollution incident response management plans are set out in Part 5.7A of the POEO Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 (POEO(G) Regulation), to prepare, implement and test pollution incident management plans. The changes are described below:

Licensees are required to report pollution incidents immediately instead of “as soon as practicable” (section 148, POEO Act).

Licensees must notify all the relevant authorities about the incidents, not just the appropriate regulatory authority (ARA) under the POEO Act. These include the ARA, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA, if not the ARA), NSW Ministry of Health, the SafeWork Authority, the local authority (if not the ARA) and Fire and Rescue NSW.

3.1 Definition of a ‘pollution incident’

Definition of a ‘pollution incident’ (as described in Environmental Guidelines: Preparation of pollution incident response management plans; EPA 2012).

Pollution incident; means an incident or set of circumstances during or as a consequence of which there is likely to be a leak spill or other escape or deposit of a substance as a result of which pollution has occurred is occurring or is likely to occur. It includes an incident or set of circumstances in which a substance has been placed or disposed of on premises but it does not include an incident or set of circumstances involving only the emission of noise.

A Pollution Incident is required to be notified if there is risk of material harm to the environment, as defined below:

If it involves actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or to ecosystems that is not trivial, Or

If results in actual or potential loss or property damage of an amount, or amounts in aggregate, exceeding $10,000 (or such other amount as is prescribed by the regulations), and

The loss includes the reasonable costs and expenses that would be incurred in taking all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent, mitigate or make good harm to the environment.

Notification is required even where ‘harm to the environment is caused only in the premises where the pollution incident occurs’, as specified in section 147(2).

Council is now required to report pollution incidents immediately to the EPA, NSW Health, Fire and Rescue NSW, SafeWork NSW and other sections of Council.

In the event of a leak or spill resulting in pollution, a conservative approach is required. Staff must inform the Waste Coordinator, Waste Manager or Group Manager Commercial Business Units of the spill.

3.2 Contact details

During a pollution incident, the Group Manager Commercial Business Units will ultimately have the responsibility for ensuring that proper actions are taken to ensure the safety of employees and facility users. In this regard the Group Manager Commercial Business Units will assume the role of the Pollution Incident Response Manager.


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In the event that the Group Manager Commercial Business Units is not available, the Waste Manager or Waste Coordinator will assume responsibility for incident management. During an emergency situation, roles and responsibilities will be as follows:

The on duty facility attendants (and contractors as described within this document) shall act as Area Wardens, or the Waste Coordinator will act as the Chief Warden.

In the absence of the Waste Coordinator, the on duty facility attendant will act as Chief Warden.

It is the role of the Chief Warden, and in his absence the Area Wardens, to activate and coordinate the evacuation of the site.

Table 1: Emergency contact details

EMERGENCY COMBAT AND SUPPORT AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Name Organisation Contact

NSW Fire Brigade Fire and Rescue NSW (reporting pollution) Port Macquarie Fire Station Wauchope Fire Station Laurieton Fire Station

000 or 1300 729 579 65810520 6585 2161 6559 9127

NSW Rural Fire Service Rural Fire Service – Mid North Coast Region

000 or 6588 9000

NSW Police Service Port Macquarie Police Station 000 or 6583 0199

NSW Ambulance Service

Port Macquarie Ambulance Station 131233

Environment Protection Agency (EPA)

Pollution Incidents – Environment Line 131 555

Coffs Harbour Regional Office 6659 8298

NSW Department of Health

Mid North Coast Local Health District Port Macquarie Office

1800 726 997

SafeWork Authority Port Macquarie Office 24 hour hotline

6588 7000 131050

National Parks and Wildlife Services (NP&WS)

Parks and Wildlife Mid North Coast Regional Office

6588 5555

Local Hospital Port Macquarie Base Hospital 02 5524 2000

Department of Primary Industries (NSW Fisheries)

Port Macquarie Office (Acacia Ave) 5524 0600

Poisons Information Hotline

Westmead Hospital 131126

State Emergency Service

Port Macquarie SES (General) Flood and Storm

6581 0150 132 500

Department of Families and Community Services

Port Macquarie Community Services 6583 3622

Roads & Maritime Services

Port Macquarie District Office 132213

Bureau of Meteorology Land weather and flood warnings NSW 02 9296 1555


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Table 2: Council Staff Contact Details

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF

Position Name Mobile Contact Contact

Group Manager Commercial Business Units

Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043

Waste Manager Michael Magalhaes

0438 667 492 6581 8125

Waste Services Coordinator Wayne Lenard 0407 417 414 6581 8076

Relieving Waste Services Coordinator/ Team Leader Cairncross

Andrew Collins 0419 419 690 -

Weighbridge Attendants Cairncross Glenn Twaddell Paul Cini

- 6585 0738

Waste Transfer Station Attendants Port Macquarie

Paul Dymock Craig Smith

6581 4817

Kew Waste Facility Attendants Colin Applegate Steve Watson

6559 5741

Weighbridge Attendants Wauchope Terry Jefferies Ray Cheeseman Anthony Magnoli

6581 4817 -

COUNCIL HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF

Safety Coordinator Graham Chandler 0400 818 867 6581 8601

Employee Relations Officer Brenna Southwell - 6581 8606

4 POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE MANAGEMENT PLANS

Pollution Incident Response Management Plans will assist employees and management in making quality decisions during times of crisis. Plans contain guidance in determining the appropriate actions to take to prevent injury and damage to the environment and property due to a pollution incident.

4.1 Availability of plans

The PIRMP will be available in printed form at each Waste Facility, with a master copy being maintained by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units. A copy of the plan shall also be carried within the vehicles of the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, the Waste Manager and Waste Coordinator at all times. A copy of the plan shall also be provided to Council’s Safety Coordinator (Human Resources section). The plan will be available for review by all employees and will be available on the PMHC website. Plans will be available to an authorised EPA officer on request.

4.2 Relationship with other emergency plans

Associated documents:

Facility Operational Environmental Management Plans (OEMPs)

Solid waste management – Waste Policies, SOPs and Safe Work Method Statements

4.3 Actions to be taken during or immediately after a pollution incident

Firstly, call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property. Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, and are responsible for controlling and containing incidents.


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If the incident does not require an initial combat agency, or once the 000 call has been made, notify the relevant authorities as per the contact list on the previous page. Authorities required to be informed are highlighted, in Table 1 and should be contacted in descending order. Complying with these notification requirements does not remove the need to comply with any other obligations for incident notification, for example, those that apply under other environment protection legislation or legislation administered by SafeWork. Council’s Safety Coordinator needs to be contacted in the event of an incident. Should a staff member or contractor be injured Council’s Workers Compensation Officer needs to be informed as soon as possible after the incident has occurred.

4.3.1 Emergency descriptions

A. First Aid Emergency:

Area to be supervised/managed, NOT evacuated. Minor Incident only.

B. Minor Emergency:

Area ONLY to be evacuated (eg cardiac arrest or other injury requiring ambulance, minor

vehicle incident on site, small spill etc).

C. Major Emergency:

The ENTIRE premises to be evacuated (eg fire, large chemical release).

Refer to SOP 17 - PMHC Solid Waste Management policies, Waste SOPS and Safe Work

Method Statements 2017 for further detail.

4.3.2 Small Area/Minor Emergency or Incidents (B) Incidents such as small chemical spills will generally not require the notification of emergency combat agencies. HOWEVER it will be general practice that ALL incidents will be notified immediately to the Group Manager Commercial Business Units and the Safety Coordinator, so that an assessment of the level of response can be made. The telephone (landline and/or mobile) will be the preferred means of reporting such emergencies. In addition to the immediate notification of any minor incident or event, a PMHC Injury and Incident Report Form, is to be completed and forwarded to the Group Manager Commercial Business Units.

4.3.3 Serious (Major) or Facility Wide Emergency Situation (C) Serious and/or facility wide emergency situations include incidents such as a fire or explosion, medium to large chemical spill or gas releases which require the assistance/involvement of Emergency Combat Agencies (NSW Fire Service, Police, Ambulance) and/or Supporting Agencies (EPA/SafeWork). These must be attended to using relevant SOPs. Reporting must be carried out as required (see Table 1). Where serious incidents/events occur the following notification procedures are to be initiated immediately.

(a) The Chief Warden is to IMMEDIATELY telephone 000 and request the attendance of the NSW Fire Brigade as the principle emergency combat agency. Where injury to employees or facility users has occurred facility employees are to also request the attendance of the NSW Ambulance Service and the NSW Police Service.

(b) Facility employees are also required to IMMEDIATELY notify the Group Manager Commercial Business Units (who for the purposes of this plan will be the designated Emergency Response Manager), and the Safety Coordinator. Where


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the Group Manager Commercial Business Units is not available the Waste Manager Waste Coordinator shall assume the role of Emergency Response Manager.

(c) The Emergency Response Manager (Group Manager Commercial Business Units, Waste Manager or Waste Coordinator) is to attend the site as a matter of urgency.

(d) Upon assessment of the situation the Emergency Response Manager is to notify by telephone other emergency combat and/or support agencies as deemed appropriate.

In addition to the immediate notification of any serious incident or event, a PMHC Injury and Incident Report Form is to be completed and forwarded to the Group Manager of Environmental Services, with a copy forwarded to the Safety Coordinator and Workers Compensation Officer. The Emergency Response Manager responsible for the management of the incident may notify the following Council staff or elected Officials of the incident, at the Manager’s discretion:

• General Manager • Divisional Director(s) • Community Relations Staff • Mayor • Elected Councillors

4.3.4 Communicating with neighbours and the local community Communication for the purpose of notification of an incident can be in the form of:

Website

Social media

Phone calls

SMS (Short Message Service)

Letterbox drops

Doorknocking Information to be provided to the community should include specific details that would minimise harm to the community. For example:

Instructions to close windows and doors (for incidents involving air pollutants).

Instructions to avoid contact with water in creeks affected by pollutant discharge. Consideration of location, geography and proximity to neighbours must be considered in terms of the type of pollution incident likely to occur. Consideration must be given to notifying any sensitive premises in close proximity such as schools, pre-schools, nursing homes and hospitals.

4.3.5 Media Notification Port Macquarie-Hastings Council recognises that it is essential to present accurate information to the news media concerning any serious emergency situation involving waste facilities. In the event of a serious emergency involving a facility, the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, relevant Director, General Manager or his/her nominee are the only authorised individuals who may speak with the media on behalf of the Council. Any requests for information concerning the facility, employees, or facility users will be referred to the Group Manager Commercial Business Units or his/her nominee.

4.3.6 Procedures Appendix 2 of this PIRMP contains relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) that are included in the PMHC Solid Waste Management, Waste Policies, SOPs and Safe Work Method Statements, 2017. The above document containing all PMHC SOPs is kept at all


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Council waste facilities. Under no circumstances are the SOP’s to be varied or altered unless there is a risk to personal or public safety.

4.3.7 Post Emergency Activities This section of the PIRMP identifies those activities necessary to support staff during and following an emergency situation and those activities necessary to restore operations at the Waste Facility or transfer station.

4.3.8 Recovery Operations The recovery of facility operations and services will depend on the extent of damage to the facility. The Group Manager Commercial Business Units will need to prioritize activities that can be accomplished with available staff and resources. Immediately following the emergency phase of an incident, the Group Manager Commercial Business Units and Waste Coordinator will develop an Operational Recovery Plan.

4.3.9 Incident Investigation The pollution incident must be investigated as soon as possible following its occurrence. The investigation is designed to determine why the incident occurred and what precautions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. The Group Manager Commercial Business Units is responsible for ensuring that an incident investigation is conducted following all emergency situations that occur at the facility. The Safety Coordinator will be included in the investigation process.

4.3.10 Small Incidents For small incidents, the Waste Coordinator will normally conduct the investigation.

4.3.11 Medium and Large Incidents For medium to large incidents, especially those involving injury, loss of life or property damage statutory authorities and emergency response agencies will be involved in conducting the investigation. These incidents will likely trigger the PIRMP. The Waste Coordinator and the Group Manager Commercial Business Units will assist the authorities as needed.

4.3.12 Documentation Documentation of emergency activities is of critical importance following the incident. All records and forms used during the incident to document activities must be retained for future reference. Following an emergency situation, the Waste Coordinator will have the responsibility for collecting all records and forms used during the incident. These will be used for several purposes, such as incident investigation, insurance claims, and potential legal actions. The Waste Coordinator and/or Waste Manager must prepare a report documenting activities that took place during the emergency situation. This report and all related documentation will be submitted to the Group Manager Commercial Business Units for review and necessary follow-up actions. The Group Manager Commercial Business Units shall report the findings and necessary corrective actions to the Director Corporate Performance.

4.3.13 Incident Damage Assessment Following an incident, an assessment of damage that has occurred to the facility and equipment must be conducted. The major goal of this assessment will be to determine the extent of damage to facilities, safety hazards resulting from the incident, and repairs that must be initiated to minimise further damage and restore the facility for operational use.


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The Waste Manager will have the primary responsibility for conducting the damage assessment following an incident. Assistance will be obtained as needed from facility employee and outside organizations, such as structural engineering firms.

4.3.14 Incident Debriefing The purpose of incident debriefing is to inform employees about any hazards that may still remain on the facility property following the incident and to identify unsafe conditions that may still exist. Some staff may be impacted by the events surrounding the incident, especially those involving injuries or loss of life. The Group Manager Commercial Business Units shall make arrangements for counselling services as needed following an emergency situation.

4.4 Incident Critique

The critique of the incident is a review of what actions took place during the incident, both good and bad. A critique is not designed to place blame, but rather to allow for the flow of ideas and recommendations to improve the emergency response plan and the facility policies and procedures. The incident critique should take place within a month of the incident, and involve staff who were involved on site and during incident response, as well as the Waste Coordinator, Waste Manager and Group Manager Commercial Business Units.

4.5 Review of the Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

After an incident the PIRMP will need to be reviewed to ensure that it is relevant and operated as required during the incident. One (1) month after the incident a test of the plan is required, to ensure that the updated plan is effective.

4.6 Staff training

To ensure that the PIRMP is properly followed during facility incidents, training will be provided to employees. The objectives of the training program are as follows:

To ensure that employees are knowledgeable about their roles and responsibilities outlined in the PIRMP.

To ensure that employees are knowledgeable of procedures to effect a safe response to facility pollution incidents.

To ensure that employees are knowledgeable of the evacuation procedures to effect a safe and expedient evacuation of the appropriate areas of the facility impacted by a serious pollution incident.

To ensure that employees are knowledgeable of new legislation related to how pollution incidents are reported and managed.

Facility employees will receive training in the PIRMP appropriate to the level of their expected involvement. The following is the general training program.

4.6.1 Training Frequency Employees will receive training during initial employment orientation and refresher training at least annually. When employees change areas in which they work or responsibilities for the work they undertake, they will receive appropriate training in their responsibilities and actions required by the plan for their new work area/new responsibilities. Additional training will also be provided to employees whenever the plan is changed.

4.6.2 Training Level All employees will receive training in the procedures of the plan. Training shall cover:

Notification procedures

Evacuation procedures


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Incident discovery and management (standard operating procedures)

Simulated incident exercises

Fire suppression equipment use

First aid

The identification and storage of hazardous materials/wastes Training may be in the form of toolbox talks, formal staff training and practical simulations of emergency situations. Training records will be managed by the Waste Coordinator and the Human Resources section.

4.6.3 Supervisor Training All supervisors will receive additional training, beyond that received by employees, dealing with actions that are necessary to provide for the safety of employees and facility users, environmental reporting and notification of relevant authorities, and the protection of facility assets.

4.6.4 Training Competencies Details of the training competencies achieved by employees who are relevant to this plan will be kept on record.

5 TESTING PLANS

The following section outlines testing of PIRMPs.

5.1 Plan Review

This PIRMP will be reviewed at least annually by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units in conjunction with relevant employees. When revisions are made to the plan all waste staff will receive a updated PIRMP. Along with the changes, notice will be sent to all waste staff indicating the page, section and a description of the change.

5.2 Testing

To ensure that the plan will meet current conditions and that all involved individuals will respond properly, the plan will be tested on an annual basis, at each of the specified sites. Testing can be in the form of a desktop simulation or a practical exercise or drill. Testing must cover all components of the plan, including the effectiveness of training. Contractors on site may also be involved in the test. The testing will include at least the following;

1. Notification of procedures 2. Evacuation and accountability of personnel 3. Response time of emergency response personnel to emergency situation 4. Adherence to plan procedures 5. All drills and exercises of the plan will be documented, indicating the site, the manner

in which the testing was carried out, the date and results of the exercise and any problems that were encountered, along with recommendations for plan modifications.

6. Names of the staff members that carried out the testing are to be recorded 7. Updates to the plan must be documented and distributed to all staff.

The plan must also be tested within one (1) month of any pollution incident, to ensure that the information included in the plan is accurate and up to date, and that the plan can be implemented in an effective manner.


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Each time a test is carried out a PIRMP Exercise Evaluation Form will be completed by the staff observing the test. This will be provided to all relevant staff including the Group Manager Commercial Business Units - refer to Appendix 1, and maintain copies for review.

6 IMPLEMENTING PLANS

If a pollution incident occurs at any Waste Facility so that material harm to the environment is caused or threatened, Council staff attending the incident must immediately implement any pollution incident management response plan that was developed to meet the requirements of the POEO Act. PIRMP’s for each facility are attached.


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THE CAIRNCROSS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

Pollution Incident Response Management Plan


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THE CAIRNCROSS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

The site address is 351 Telegraph Point Road, Pembrooke. The site is bounded by Cairncross State Forest to the north, east and south; National Park reserve to the southeast; and by Pembroke Road to the west. The location of the facility is shown on Figure 1 (section 7.1). The Waste Management Facility was constructed to replace the existing Port Macquarie landfill which was closed in 2001. The facility includes a weighbridge, office and staff amenities. A waste transfer station is also present for local domestic use. This removes the need for domestic vehicles to travel onto the landfill area. Stockpile and storage facilities are also provided for materials not able to be land filled for which processing and reuse alternatives are available. Other facilities include waste processing and recovery area, vehicular storage facility, water supply dam and site infrastructure. An Organic Resource Recovery Facility (ORRF) is located at Cairncross Waste Management Facility, and accepts domestic and commercial organic waste material. This material is mulched and incorporated with bio-solids from Councils sewage treatment plants, which are also received at this site. Composting of these materials is undertaken at the site. A Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is also present on the site. The MRF processes all the recyclable material collected as part of the domestic collection service, as well as commercially collected recyclables. The Material Recovery Facility is separately licenced to Cairncross and maintains its own pollution incident response management plan. The general plan of the site and the major functional areas of the site are shown in Figure 2 as well as future stages of landfill development. General waste from both domestic and commercial collection services are transported directly to the Cairncross Waste Management Facility. All recyclable and organic wastes collected as part of the domestic kerbside collection service are also transported to the Cairncross Waste Management Facility where resource recovery, processing, reuse and land filling activities are undertaken. The Facility also receives all commercial and industrial waste, such as building and demolition waste and waste hauled in bulk from transfer stations located at Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Kew and Comboyne. The Cairncross facility services a population of approximately 78,000. The landfill is being developed in cells over a number of years. Each cell is progressively excavated to a predetermined level and lined with compacted clay. Excavated material is stockpiled and used to meet daily cover requirements over the deposited waste. The landfill will be filled to final contour levels in sections and progressively capped with stockpiled material and the surface rehabilitated. Landfill current drainage systems are shown in Figure 3, ORRF Leachate Management Plan diagram in Figure 4, site monitoring points in Figure 5, on the following pages.


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6. Maps

Figure 1: Location of Facility


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Figure 2: Layout of Waste Management Facility and landfill staging plan


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Figure 3: Current drainage diagram Cairncross Landfill


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Figure 4: ORRF Leachate Management design


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Figure 5: Cairncross Landfill - Bore and Surface Water Monitoring Point Locations


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Figure 6: Cairncross Transfer Area - Hazardous Waste Locations


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Table 3: Contacts for Contractors on site

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF - Cairncross



Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043

Waste Manager Michael Magalhaes 0438 667 492 6581 8125




Weighbridge Attendants Cairncross

Glenn Twaddell Paul Cini

- 6585 0738




CONTRACTORS ON SITE – Cairncross

Position Name Mobile Contact Office Contact

JR Richards MRF Manager Martin Holmes 0428 661 355 6581 3062

Remondis Manager Peter Mare 0425 226 466 6585 0899

Remondis Operations Supervisor

Jason Magill 0408 866 045 6585 0899

East Coast Revalvers Jim Rutherford 0467 728 025

Ledonne Kevin Brown 0427 773 091

6.1 Communicating with neighbours and the local community

Cairncross is a fairly isolated site with the closest neighbours being rural properties on Pembrooke Road (1173 - 970m) and Telegraph Point Road (447 - 1500m), and the closest town the small community of Telegraph Point, over 10km north on the Telegraph Point Road. Telegraph Point Public School is the closest school and the closest hospital, fire station and ambulance service are located at Wauchope. See Figure 1 for locality. In the event of an incident the decision to notify neighbours and local communities will be made by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, with advice from local emergency authorities.

6.2 Minimising harm to persons on the premises

Specific SOPs have been developed for Facility Evacuation for each waste site. These have been attached as Appendix 2.

6.3 Site details

A list of potential hazards has been included in a table in the following pages for the Cairncross Waste Management Facility.


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Risk Rating Key

This matrix has been used to assign risk ratings in Table 4 below, and in the following sections related to Hazards at each facility.

Table 4

IMPACT

Legend

Catastrophic 12 18 21 24 25

CRITICAL

Major 10 14 19 22 23

HIGH

Moderate 6 9 15 17 20

MEDIUM

Minor 3 5 8 13 16

Insignificant 1 2 4 7 11 LOW

Rare Unlikely Possible Likely Almost

Certain


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6.4 Description and likelihood of hazards

Possible pollution incident events associated with the operation of the Cairncross Waste Management Facility are included in Table 5 below. Table 5

Risk Description Risk Response Post Response Severity /

Likelihood

Residual Risk Rating

Relevant SOPs

Bushfire Injury to staff or visitors to the site Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/minor LOW SOP 11,12,17

Risk of fire spread to within the Waste Facility site

Fire prevention and sufficient fire fighting capacity Rare/major HIGH SOP11-15

Fire in stockpiles/ loads/ Transfer bins

Injury to staff or visitors to the site

Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary

Restriction of visitors to affected area

Care taken managing fire, following SOPs

Rare/minor LOW SOP11,17,23

Damage to the environment through air pollution from incineration of treated/composite timber, Drummuster drums, transfer bins, hazardous materials area etc.

Fire prevention and sufficient fire fighting capacity

Checking of loads

Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP9,11-15,24,32

Risk of fire spreading to other parts of the Waste Facility site


Adequate procedures for contractors on site

Rare/minor LOW SOP11-15

Fire in transfer station/ building

Injury to staff or visitors to the site Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/major HIGH SOP11,17,23

Air pollution from incineration of hazardous materials, waste, tyres etc.


Checking of loads

Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP9,11-15,24

Pollution of surface water, groundwater through ash or airborne contaminants

Site inspection and auditing

Surface water controls

Monitoring program

Sediment barriers where necessary


Contamination from stockpile areas Surface water controls

Monitoring program

Regular environmental testing

Rare/minor LOW SOP32,38


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Pollution of groundwater

Discharges of contaminants Paint, oil, chemicals etc.



Monitoring program


Bunding


Leachate leak Leachate barrier /collection system management

Monitoring program


Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP27,29

Contamination from stockpile areas Correct stockpile management



Pollution of surfacewater

Discharges of contaminants Site inspection and auditing


Monitoring program


Bunding



Monitoring program



Contamination from stockpile areas Correct stockpile management



Explosion of gas bottles or storage tanks

Damage to the environment through air pollution

Best practice storage and handling of hazardous materials


Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP20-22

Spread of fire to other parts of the facility Fire prevention and adequate fire fighting capacity Rare/major HIGH SOP 11-15

Spread of poisonous or odorous gases

Injury to staff or visitors to the site Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary


Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP11,17,23

Damage to the environment Best practice storage and handling of hazardous materials



Spill of chemicals / dangerous materials



Rare/major HIGH SOP17,22,23



Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP9

Oil spill Damage to the environment Best practice storage and handling of hazardous materials




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6.5 Pre-emptive actions to be taken

Reference to the pre-emptive actions and relevant SOPs for each nominated hazard are included in Table 5.

6.5.1 Site Checks As a part of the Cairncross Waste Management Facility Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) checks are carried out on site on a regular basis, in order to best manage the site and prevent pollution incidents. Contractors on site are also a part of the process. A copy of the site checks is available in Waste Services SOP 39.

6.5.2 Environmental Monitoring Environmental monitoring is carried out quarterly on the site, continuing the monitoring required by the Environmental Protection Licence. A copy of the environmental testing methodology is included in the Waste Services SOP 38.

6.5.3 Fire Protection Fire fighting equipment installed and available at the facility includes the following:

Portable fire extinguishers within site buildings

Fire hydrants

Portable extinguishers attached to all site plant and equipment for immediate use in the event of a fire (eg. Landfill Compactor and Excavator).

In addition:

Clearly visible signs will be installed on site to ensure that all site personnel and the fire brigade are aware of the locations of this equipment.

Fire fighting equipment and facilities will be visually inspected on a weekly basis and tested on a quarterly basis.

All waste management facility staff will receive basic training in the operation of available fire fighting equipment and fire fighting methods.

Officers of the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Rural Fire Service will be invited to inspect the facility on an annual basis to ensure familiarity with site and its fire fighting capabilities.

Given the location of the Facility and the possibility of a bushfire impacting upon the facility the Bushfire and Fuel Management Plan (2001) which has been prepared for the Facility will be implemented.

6.5.4 Communication System The weighbridge has a phone line and a computer with internet access. A list of emergency phone numbers will be clearly displayed at the weighbridge. Other staff on site have mobile phones & two-way system.

6.5.5 Security Because of the hazards associated with chemicals and dangerous goods stored within the Waste Management Facility, and contractors materials on site, access to the facility is controlled and restricted to those persons having a legitimate reason to be on site. Access to the facility by unauthorised persons and unauthorised activities occurring on the site will be controlled by security fencing with security locks on all gates, doors and storage containers. Security cameras have been installed at the weighbridge overseeing the weighbridge and inside the weighbridge office. Security Cameras are also installed overseeing the stockpile area.

6.5.6 Signs and Labels Signage indicating opening times, access and restricted access requirements are on the exterior of the facility. Signage is in the transfer station indicating the location of fire suppression equipment, first aid kit, eye wash and shower.


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6.5.7 Spill Kits It is imperative that the Waste Management Facility be able to handle any small chemical spill and that all chemical spills receive immediate attention. Spill kits have been provided and located in high-risk areas. These are easily identifiable and accessible. Contents include stocks of absorbent material (eg. pillows, soil or sawdust “kitty litter”), protective clothing; and secure skips bins for these materials once they have been used and contaminated.

6.6 Inventory of pollutants on site

The Cairncross Waste Management Facility can store up to a total of 5000 kilograms of hazardous materials on site in the Hazardous Materials Storage Area (HMSA) without requiring any additional approval by the EPA. A summary of the materials generally kept on site is included in Table 6 below: Table 6

Pollutant Location Quantity Storage Comment

Transfer Station – public drop off point Batteries (nickel cad/nickel hydride/other)

Transfer station

Low HMSA Small amounts only from residential dropoffs (under 20 litres allowed per drop off). The transfer station is short term storage only.

Fire extinguishers (halon/other) Transfer station

Low HMSA

Flammable liquids Transfer station

Low HMSA

Gas cylinders (propane/other) Transfer station

Low HMSA

General household cleaners Transfer station

Low HMSA

Hydrocarbons and fuels Transfer station

Low HMSA

Intractable chemicals Transfer station

Low HMSA

Paints and varnishes (water/solvent/metal based)

Transfer station

Low HMSA

PCB materials Transfer station

Low HMSA

Pesticides (liquid/solid – including organochlorine)

Transfer station

Low HMSA

Poisons Transfer station

Low HMSA

Unknowns (liquid/solid) Transfer station

Low HMSA

General solid waste Transfer station

Up to 10T Bins Transfer bins, recycling bins

PMHC Staff Small amounts of fuel and oil (<20l) Transfer

station Low Site shed All hazardous

materials are accompanied by MSDS sheets and SOPs.

Small amounts of herbicides Transfer station

Low Site Shed

Landfill Leachate Leachate

tanks and dams

Up to Tanks: 76,000L Dams: 200,000L

Dams are open and tanks are enclosed

Dams infiltrate back into landfill. Tanks are closed connections to leachate lines under the landfill.


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Sediment-laden water Sediment basins/dams

Up to South: 5,050,000L West: 500,000L North: 200,000L Firefighting: 3,000,000L

Open dams

Stormwater only

General solid waste Landfill Up to 100,000 T p.a.

Landfill Landfilled waste

Immobilised waste Landfill Up to 100,000T p.a.

Landfill Rarely receive this waste

Asbestos Landfill Up to 100,000T p.a.

Landfill Asbestos hole is separate location from active face and moves often

Remondis ORRF

Caltex Vortex Diesel At rear of ORRF

2500 litres Above ground storage tank

Fire extinguisher in proximity

Caltex 68 Hydraulic Oil Containment tanks inside the workshop

205 litres Workshop Fire extinguisher, spill kit and first aid kit in workshop. All hazardous materials MSDS stored in site office

Caltex Delo 400 Engine Oil 40 litres

Caltex Rando Transmission Oil 20 litres

Caltex Thuban Gear Oil

20 litres

Caltex Regal R & O Turbine Oil 20 litres

Chemtech Truck degreaser

20 litres

20ltrs Chemtech Truck wash

20 litres

20ltrs Glysophate 360 Harbicide

20 litres

20ltrs Westrac ECL Engine Coolant 20 litres

Leachate Leachate dams and tanks

3,100,000L Dams are open and tanks are enclosed

Located behind (north) the ORRF

Sediment-laden water Firefighting dam

Up to 560,000L

Open Dam

Stormwater only

General solid waste Whole site Up to 50,000T p.a.

Whole site

Mulch, food waste, compost, biosolids, residual

JR Richards MRF Alpha sp 220 MRF 205 litre Workshop Fire

extinguisher, spill kit and first aid kit in workshop.

Boss tip dip gel MRF 500 gm Workshop Beltgrip MRF 500gm Workshop Brake fluid MRF 4 litres Workshop Cleaners, insect sprays MRF spray Workshop Cyndan truck wash MRF 20 litre Workshop Delo multigrade MRF 20 litre Workshop


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Delo synthetic gear lubricant MRF 20 litre Workshop All hazardous materials MSDS stored in site office

Diesel MRF 410 litre Workshop Dot 4 MRF 4 litre Workshop INOX Mx3 MRF 2 litre Workshop Killrust MRF 500 ml Workshop LPG automotive MRF 2 litre Workshop Lanox Lx4 MRF 4 litre Workshop LMX grease MRF 4 kg Workshop Loctite nickel anti seize MRF 300 gm Workshop Meropa 220 MRF 205 litre Workshop Mineral turpentine MRF 4 litre Workshop Glyphosate MRF 1 litre Workshop Nilos solution MRF 1 litre Workshop Paints MRF <20 litres Workshop Prime remover MRF 20 litres Workshop Plus rust converter MRF 4 litres Workshop Spill sorb MRF 140 litres Workshop Thuban GL5 EP SAE MRF 20 litres Workshop TFC 410 MRF 20 litres Workshop Unleaded petrol MRF 20 litres Workshop Wattyl universal thinner MRF 4 litres Workshop Sediment-laden water Firefighting

dams Up to 144,000L

West of MRF

Stormwater only

General solid waste Whole site Up to 3500T

Whole site

Recyclables and residual waste

6.7 Safety equipment

Safety equipment Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for chemical and hazardous material protection such as hard hats, safety glasses and/or other eye protection, overalls, gloves, chemical splash suits, masks, boots, etc. are kept in the Council site shed.


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THE PORT MACQUARIE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

(Kingfisher Road)



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7 THE PORT MACQUARIE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

The Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility is located on Lot 11, DP 875998, at the end of Kingfisher Road Port Macquarie. The site is zoned the Port Macquarie Hastings Council Local Environment Plan 2011 (SP2) Special Purpose (Infrastructure). The overall waste management centre site is roughly square, approximately 16.5 hectares in area and is located approximately 3.5km south west of the Port Macquarie CBD. Council has used the Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility for waste disposal and management purposes for in excess of 35 years with the centre being originally established by Port Macquarie Municipal Council as a solid waste landfill to serve the needs of the Port Macquarie community. The landfill was closed and capped by 2001 with the opening of the Cairncross Landfill and Waste Management Facility, and the site established as a transfer station, carrying out a variety of waste recovery and recycling activities including:

Recovery of recyclable material prior to delivery to the Cairncross MRF

Processing of green wastes prior to delivery to the Cairncross ORRF

Processing of inert building wastes

Waste oil recovery

Aqueous Waste (grease and oils) recovery

Hazardous materials storage area (set up as an EPA Community Recycling Centre since 2015)

Collection and storage of ewaste for recycling

Collection and storage of mattresses for recycling

Collection and storage of tyres for recycling It is the operation of the Waste Transfer Station that forms the basis of this PRIMP. Council staff manage the transfer station and the weighbridge. Contractor Crowe Oil recycling leases a site to the west of the transfer station. The old MRF buildings to the north east are currently unoccupied. Council carries out environmental testing around the closed landfill site as required by the old environmental protection licence. Gas bores were installed in early 2015 so that landfill gas testing could be carried out to determine the current gas levels due to the development of the surrounding land. These bores are being tested monthly. Results show consistently low levels of methane. Due to changes in the Waste Regulation Council in 2015 Council now has an Environmental Protection Licence (EPL 20698) for the transfer station site and stockpile areas, which will be modified in consultation with the EPA as the site develops.


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7.1 Maps


Figure 2: Layout of Waste Management Facility

Location of the Port Macquarie Waste Management

Centre

Inactive Landfill Mass Transfer Station

Green Waste Area

Metals Stockpile Area

Old MRF, currently

unoccupied

Aqueous Waste

Facility

Oil Recovery Area (Crowe

Oil recycling)


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Figure 3 Layout of Waste Transfer Station

Recyclable and Hazardous Materials storage areas

Waste Transfer Station office and amenities area


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Figure 4: Old Port Macquarie landfill stormwater drainage diagram


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Figure 5: Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility stockpile area leachate management design


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7.2 Contacts and communication

Table 7

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF - Cairncross



Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043


Waste Services Coordinator

Wayne Lenard 0407 417 414 6581 8076



Weighbridge Attendants PMWMF

Craig Smith Paul Dymock

- 6585 0738



Employee Relations Officer

Brenna Southwell - 6581 8606

CONTRACTORS ON SITE – Port Macquarie

Position Name Mobile Contact Office Contact

B&M Crowe Brett Crowe 0417 299 823 6584 6040


The Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility is located in the middle of Port Macquarie. The nearest residential neighbours are located on Kingfisher Road, and the Industrial area (Geebung Close) borders the site to the North East. St Columba Anglican College is located to the South West of the old landfill site, and Charles Sturt University to the South east. Lake Innes Village shopping centre is also located nearby. In the event of an incident the decision to notify neighbours and local communities will be made by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, with advice from local emergency authorities.



7.5 Site Details

A list of potential hazards has been included in a Table 8 in the following pages for the Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility. Refer to the risk management matrix on page 18 if necessary.


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Possible pollution incident events associated with the operation of the Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility are included in Table 8 below:

Table 8

Risk Description Risk Response Post Response Severity /

Likelihood


Relevant SOPs




Fire in stockpiles/ loads/ Transfer bins






Damage to the environment through air pollution from incineration of treated/composite timber, drummuster drums, transfer bins, hazardous materials area etc.


Checking of loads


Risk of fire spreading to other parts of the Waste Facility site





Injury to staff or visitors to the site Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/major HIGH SOP11,17,23



Checking of loads


Pollution of surface water, groundwater through ash or airborne contaminants



Monitoring program



Contamination from stockpile areas


Monitoring program




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Monitoring program


Bunding



Monitoring program




Correct stockpile management



Pollution of surfacewater



Monitoring program


Bunding



Monitoring program


















Damage to the environment















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7.7.1 Site Checks As a part of the Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) checks are carried out on site on a regular basis, in order to best manage the site and prevent pollution incidents. Contractors on site are also a part of the process. A copy of the site checks is available in Waste Services SOP 39.

7.7.2 Environmental Monitoring Environmental monitoring is carried out as required by the new licence, and also continuing the monitoring required by the original landfill EPL, which was surrendered. A copy of the environmental testing methodology is included in the Waste Services SOP 38.

7.7.3 Fire Protection The fire protection systems on site include fire extinguishers and fire hose reels. All equipment has been installed and are serviced and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards. The location of all fire protection equipment is clearly nominated/labelled so that employees faced with an emergency and under pressure, can confidently locate and select the appropriate type of equipment.

7.7.4 Communication System The site office has a phone line and a computer with internet access. A list of emergency phone numbers will be clearly displayed at a location within the facility that can be seen by both staff and members of the public.

7.7.5 Security Because of the hazards associated with chemicals and dangerous goods stored within the Transfer Station, and contractors materials on site, access to the facility is controlled and restricted to those persons having a legitimate reason to be on site. Access to the facility by unauthorised persons and unauthorised activities occurring on the site will be controlled by security fencing with security locks on all gates, doors and storage containers. Only facility staff shall be able to enter the chemical/hazardous substance storage area. Signs will be posted in sufficient numbers to be seen from any of the approaches to the storage area with a clear message. Security cameras have been installed in the transfer station area overseeing the site office and drop off points.

7.7.6 Signs and Labels All hazardous waste storage areas are clearly and individually labelled to indicate type of materials are stored in each area. Labels will be in large print and plain English. Signage indicating opening times, access and restricted access requirements has been placed on the exterior of the facility. A list of emergency phone numbers is clearly displayed at a location within the site office. Suitable signage indicating the location of fire suppression equipment, first aid kit, eye wash and shower is provided.

7.7.7 Spill Kits It is imperative that the Waste Transfer Station be able to handle any small chemical spill and that all chemical spills receive immediate attention. Spill kits have been provided and


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located in high-risk areas and are easily identifiable and accessible. Contents include stocks of absorbent material, (eg pillows, soil or sawdust “kitty litter”); protective clothing; and secure skips for these materials once they have been used and contaminated.


The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Management Facility can store up to 5000 kilos of hazardous materials on site without requiring any additional approval by the EPA (although the site is generally cleared out every 2 weeks). The Port Macquarie Transfer Station is the drop off point for household hazardous materials for the community and has been approved for this purpose by the EPA, having been upgraded as a part of the Community Recycling Centre project in 2015. There is a designated area in the Transfer Station designed to store these materials, to await collection by the EPA’s Hazardous Waste Collection Contractor. A full list of the materials included in this collection contract is below though only a small range is generally stored in the transfer station at any one time.

7.8.1 Transfer Station Table 9 (below) shows a list of possible materials in storage on site in the transfer station hazardous materials compound, at any one time. Up to 5000 litres can be stored in the Transfer Station according to the Environmental Protection Licence. Table 9


Acids TS low HMSA These hazardous materials are stored in approved containers within a hazardous materials storage area. The site is serviced regularly by the EPA’s hazardous materials collection contractor (Cleanaway)

Alkalis TS low HMSA

Arsenic/arsenic based products

TS low HMSA

Batteries (nickel cad/nickel hydride/other)

TS low HMSA

Fire extinguishers (halon/other)

TS low HMSA

Flammable liquids TS low HMSA

Flares/ammunition TS low HMSA

Gas cylinders (propane/other) TS low HMSA

General household cleaners TS low HMSA

Heavy metal compounds TS low HMSA

Hydrocarbons and fuels TS low HMSA

Intractable chemicals TS low HMSA

Light globes (fluorescent/mixed)

TS low HMSA

Smoke detectors TS low HMSA

Organo peroxides TS low HMSA


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Oxidising agents TS low HMSA


TS low HMSA

PCB materials TS low HMSA


TS Up to 2000 l HMSA

Poisons TS low HMSA

Reactives TS low HMSA

Solvents (halogenated/non halogenated)

TS low HMSA

Toxics TS low HMSA

Pharmaceuticals TS low HMSA

Photographic chemicals TS low HMSA

Unknowns (liquid/solid) TS low HMSA

PMHC Staff

Small amounts of pesticides/herbicides

TS low Site office

B&M Crowe site

Motor oil Crowe site 40,000 litres Stored in licenced oil recovery facility Cooking oil Crowe site 15,000 litres

Coolant Crowe site 2000 litres


8.4.4.1 Shower and eyewash station An emergency eyewash and shower equipment is located within 10 m of the hazardous material storage area in the transfer station. Eyewash and shower equipment is maintained and tested on a regular basis. 8.4.4.2 Safety equipment Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for chemical and hazardous material protection such as hard hats, safety glasses and/or other eye protection, overalls, gloves, chemical splash suits, masks, boots, etc is kept in the site office in the Transfer Station and is accessible. PPE is replaced when necessary. On site staff must inform the Waste Coordinator when PPE supplies are running low so that replacement can be arranged.


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THE DUNBOGAN WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY



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8 THE DUNBOGAN WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

The Dunbogan Waste Management Facility (WMF) is located on the southern fringes of the developed area of the village area of Dunbogan. Access to the site is via the ‘Tip’ Road which travels east from the main road of The Boulevard and connects the Dunbogan area with the township of Laurieton is located on the adjacent side of the Camden Haven River.

The site is roughly rectangular in shape and covers approximately 3.9 hectares. The site was closed in 2016 and capping was completed in 2018. The site is now unmanned, but environmental monitoring is carried out regularly including testing of surface water, ground water, leachate, and monitoring of landfill gas. The site is bounded by the Dunbogan Sewage Treatment Plant in the west and some developing urban areas to the north and north-west. Historically, the site was developed as a landfill in the early 1980s and provided waste disposal opportunities for local residents. The Dunbogan landfill predominately accepted wastes from non-putrescible sources. Putrescible wastes from both domestic and commercial collection services are transported directly to the Cairncross Waste Management Facility. The landfill was capped and closed in 2017, and replaced with a Waste Transfer Station at Kew which, in conjunction with the various waste collection services, provides for the management of solid wastes in the Camden Haven area. For this reason the site does not have a permanent office or staff but site checks and environmental monitoring is regularly carried out.


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8.1 Maps



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Figure 2: Dunbogan stormwater management plan


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Figure 3: 250m buffer around Dunbogan Landfill


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Table 10: Other Council contacts

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF


Group Manager of Environmental Services

Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043


0438 667 492 6581 8125







COUNCIL Dunbogan Sewerage Treatment Plant Staff


Team Leader Michael Buckley 0438 599 918 NA

Water and Sewer Process Manager

Clayton Miechel 0427 270 486 6581 8047


The Dunbogan Waste Management Facility site is located in bushland off The Boulevard at Dunbogan. The nearest residential area is located directly north of the facility on the other side of Scarborough Way. Other residential areas area located to the west and continuing along The Boulevard to the North East. The nearest school is located in Laurieton, as are fire and ambulance services. In the event of an incident the decision to notify neighbours and local communities will be made by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, with advice from local emergency authorities. When undertaking gas monitoring in buildings within 250m of the landfill (Figure 3), the operator will notify the Waste Manager immediately if readings exceed 500ppm. If readings exceed 12,500ppm the EPA will be notified immediately. The Waste Coordinator will liaise with Group Manager Commercial Business Units and the EPA to assess the requirement for evacuation.



8.4 Site Details

A list of potential hazards has been included in a Table 11 in the following pages for the Dunbogan Waste Management Facility (refer to the risk management matrix on page 18 if necessary).


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Possible pollution incident events associated with the operation of the Dunbogan Waste Management Facility are shown below in Table 11: Table 11 Risk Description Risk Response Post Response

Severity / Likelihood


Relevant SOPs

Incident at adjacent Sewer Treatment Plant

Neighbouring site is a Dangerous goods site and any incident there could impact on the Dunbogan landfill

Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/ Moderate MEDIUM SOP 17






Monitoring program



Pollution of surface water



Monitoring program


Bunding



Monitoring program





Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/moderate MEDIUM SOP11,17,23

Accumulation of landfill gas on and off site Best practice management and environmental monitoring




Best practice management and environmental monitoring




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The following section outlines pre-emptive actions to be taken in the event of an incident.

8.6.1 Site Checks As a part of the Dunbogan Waste Facility Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) checks are carried out on site monthly, in order to best manage the site and prevent pollution incidents. A copy of the site checks is available in Waste Services SOP 39.

8.6.2 Environmental Monitoring Most environmental monitoring is carried out quarterly on the site as required by the Environmental Pollution Licence. Gas monitoring of buildings within 250m of the landfill is carried out monthly (this includes a number of dwellings to the north of the landfill). A copy of the environmental testing methodology is included in the Waste Services SOP 38.

8.6.3 Security To ensure security of the site, a 2.1m high wire mesh and barbed wire perimeter fence has been installed with lockable gates. This will ensure that unauthorised dumping of rubbish and trespassing on the site does not occur. The ongoing integrity of the perimeter fence is checked regularly.

8.6.4 Signs and Labels Signage indicating the site is closed and access restricted has been placed on the exterior of the facility.


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THE KEW WASTE TRANSFER STATION



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9 THE KEW WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

The Kew Waste Transfer Station is located at 95 Herons Creek Road (Lot 14, DP 1103758), Kew. The site is zoned RU1 under the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Local Environment Plan 2011. The Facility is approximately 1.4 hectares in area and is located approximately 1.5km north of Kew. Note the site does not hold an Environmental Protection Licence and is not required to have a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP). Council has completed this section to provide guidance to staff in the event of an incident. The Facility will provide waste management infrastructure to service the Camden Haven and southern PMHC LGA. The Facility services households disposing of car boot and trailer loads of various waste types. Small scale commercial enterprises may utilise the station on occasion, however the majority of commercial and bulk wastes will be transported directly to the Cairncross WMF. All waste deposited onsite will be removed offsite for reuse, resource recovery, processing or will be deposited into the landfill at the Cairncross WMF. Some of the activities that will be undertaken at the Facility are listed below.

Collection and storage of general waste into a push-pit and compactor bin system

Use of front-end loader in the push-pit and stockpile locations



Processing of inert building wastes (concrete and brick)

Collection and storage of waste oil

Hazardous materials storage area (set up as an EPA Community Recycling Centre since 2019)

Collection and storage of e-waste for recycling


Collection and storage of tyres for recycling

Collection and storage of scrap metal for recycling


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9.1 Maps


Location of the Kew Waste

Transfer Station


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Figure 2: Layout of Waste Management Facility


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Figure 3: Layout of Stormwater drains


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Table 12

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF – Port Macquarie



Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043




Andrew Collins 0419 419 690 NA

Waste Attendants Kew Waste Transfer Station

Colin Applegate Steve Watson

- 6559 4983



Employee Relations Advisor Brenna Southwell - 6581 8606


The Kew Waste Transfer Station is located 1.5km north of Kew. The nearest residential neighbours are located approximately 330m to the south, and the rest of surrounding land in close proximity is bushland. In the event of an incident the decision to notify neighbours and local communities will be made by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, with advice from local emergency authorities.



9.5 Site Details

A list of potential hazards for the Kew Waste Transfer Station has been included in Table 13. Refer to the risk management matrix in Table 4.


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Possible pollution incident events associated with the operation of the Kew Waste Transfer Station are included in Table 13 below:

Table13 Risk Description Risk Response Post Response



Relevant SOPs

Bushfire Injury to staff or visitors to the site. Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/minor LOW SOP 11,12,17

Risk of fire spread to within the Waste Facility site.

Fire prevention and sufficient fire fighting capacity Unlikely/major HIGH SOP11-15

Fire in stockpiles/ loads

Injury to staff or visitors to the site.





Damage to the environment through air pollution from incineration of treated/ composite timber, hazardous materials area etc.


Checking of loads


Risk of fire spreading to other parts of the Waste Facility site.





Injury to staff or visitors to the site. Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/major HIGH SOP11,17,23



Checking of loads


Pollution of surface water, groundwater through ash or airborne contaminants.



Monitoring program



Contamination from stockpile areas.


Monitoring program




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Monitoring program

Bunding

Environmental testing when necessary









Monitoring program


Bunding
































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9.7.1 Site Checks As a part of the Kew Waste Transfer Station Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) checks are carried out on site on a regular basis, in order to best manage the site and prevent pollution incidents. Contractors on site are also a part of the process. A copy of the site checks is available in Waste Services SOP 39.

9.7.2 Fire Protection The fire protection systems on site include fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire hydrants. All equipment has been installed and are serviced and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards. The location of all fire protection equipment is clearly nominated/labelled so that employees faced with an emergency and under pressure, can confidently locate and select the appropriate type of equipment. The site was designed with bushfire protection in mind given the close proximity to bushland and slope of the land. Defendable zones have been established around the building and a fire access track around the perimeter to allow for sufficient fire-fighting capacity.

9.7.3 Communication System The site office has a phone line and a computer with internet access. A list of emergency phone numbers is clearly displayed at the Facility so they can be seen by both staff and members of the public.

9.7.4 Security Because of the hazards associated with chemicals and dangerous goods stored within the Transfer Station, and contractors materials on site, access to the facility is controlled and restricted to those persons having a legitimate reason to be on site. Access to the facility by unauthorised persons and unauthorised activities occurring on the site is controlled by security fencing with security locks on all gates, doors and storage containers. Only facility staff shall be able to enter the chemical/hazardous substance storage containers. Signs will be posted in sufficient numbers to be seen from any of the approaches to the storage area with a clear message. Security cameras have been installed in the transfer station area overseeing the site office and drop off points. An alarm system is in place in the office to restrict access. This also has the ability to set off a siren for police, fire, and ambulance related emergencies.

9.7.5 Signs and Labels All hazardous waste storage areas are clearly and individually labelled to indicate which materials are stored in each area. Labels will be in large print and plain English. Signage indicating opening times, access and restricted access requirements has been placed on the exterior of the facility. A list of emergency phone numbers is clearly displayed at a location within the facility that can be seen by both staff and members of the public. Suitable signage indicating the location of fire suppression equipment, first aid kit, eye wash and shower is provided.

9.7.6 Spill Kits It is imperative that the Waste Transfer Station be able to handle any small chemical spill and that all chemical spills receive immediate attention. Spill kits have been provided and


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located in high-risk areas and are easily identifiable and accessible. Contents include stocks of absorbent material, (e.g. pillows, soil or sawdust “kitty litter”); protective clothing; and secure skips for these materials once they have been used and contaminated.


The Kew Waste Transfer Station can store up to 5000 kilos of hazardous materials on site without requiring any additional approval by the EPA (although the site is generally cleared out every 2 weeks). The Kew Waste Transfer Station is the drop off point for household hazardous materials for the community and has been approved for this purpose by the EPA, having been upgraded in 2019. There is a designated area in the Transfer Station designed to store these materials, to await collection by the EPA’s Hazardous Waste Collection Contractor. A full list of the materials included in this collection contract is below though only a small range is generally stored in the transfer station at any one time.

9.8.1 Transfer Station Table 14 (below) shows a list of possible materials in storage on site in the transfer station hazardous materials compound, at any one time.


Acids TS low HMSA These hazardous materials are stored in approved containers within a hazardous materials storage area. The site is serviced regularly by the EPA’s hazardous materials collection contractor (Cleanaway)

Alkalis TS low HMSA

Arsenic/arsenic based products

TS low HMSA

Batteries (nickel cad/nickel hydride/other)

TS low HMSA

Fire extinguishers (halon/other)

TS low HMSA

Flammable liquids TS low HMSA

Flares/ammunition TS low HMSA

Gas cylinders (propane/other) TS low HMSA

General household cleaners TS low HMSA

Heavy metal compounds TS low HMSA

Hydrocarbons and fuels TS low HMSA

Intractable chemicals TS low HMSA

Light globes (fluorescent/mixed)

TS low HMSA

Smoke detectors TS low HMSA

Organo peroxides TS low HMSA

Oxidising agents TS low HMSA


TS low HMSA

PCB materials TS low HMSA


TS Up to 2000 l HMSA

Poisons TS low HMSA

Reactives TS low HMSA

Solvents (halogenated/non halogenated)

TS low HMSA

Toxics TS low HMSA

Pharmaceuticals TS low HMSA

Photographic chemicals TS low HMSA

Unknowns (liquid/solid) TS low HMSA


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PMHC Staff

Small amounts of pesticides/herbicides

TS low Site Container


9.9.1 Shower and eyewash station An emergency eyewash and shower equipment is located within 10 m of the hazardous material storage area in the transfer station. Eyewash and shower equipment is maintained and tested on a regular basis.

9.9.2 Safety equipment Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for chemical and hazardous material protection such as hard hats, safety glasses and/or other eye protection, overalls, gloves, chemical splash suits, masks, boots, etc is kept in the site office in the Transfer Station and is accessible. PPE is replaced when necessary. On site staff must inform the Waste Coordinator when PPE supplies are running low so that replacement can be arranged.


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THE WAUCHOPE WASTE TRANSFER STATION



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10 THE WAUCHOPE WASTE TRANSFER STATION

The Wauchope Waste Transfer Station is located at 31 Commerce St Wauchope (off King Creek Rd). Note the site does not hold an Environmental Protection Licence and is not required to have a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP). Council has completed this section to provide guidance to staff in the event of an incident. The Facility provides waste management infrastructure to service Wauchope and western PMHC LGA. The Facility services households disposing of car boot and trailer loads of various waste types. Small scale commercial enterprises may utilise the station on occasion, however the majority of commercial and bulk wastes will be transported directly to the Cairncross WMF. All waste deposited onsite will be removed offsite for reuse, resource recovery, processing or will be deposited into the landfill at the Cairncross WMF. Some of the activities that will be undertaken at the Facility are listed below.

Collection and storage of general waste



Storage of inert building wastes (concrete and brick)

Collection and storage of waste oil

Hazardous materials storage area

Collection and storage of e-waste for recycling


Collection and storage of tyres for recycling

Collection and storage of scrap metal for recycling


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10.1 Maps



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Figure 2: Site Layout


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Table 15

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF – Port Macquarie



Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043




Andrew Collins 0419 419 690 NA

Waste Attendants Wauchope Waste Transfer Station

- 6585 3542



Employee Relations Advisor Brenna Southwell - 6581 8606


The Wauchope Waste Transfer Station is located in the industrial zone in Wauchope. The site has immediate commercial neighbours and nearest rural residential neighbours are located approximately 100m to the north east and south. In the event of an incident the decision to notify neighbours and local communities will be made by the Group Manager Commercial Business Units, with advice from local emergency authorities.



10.4 Site Details

A list of potential hazards for the Wauchope Waste Transfer Station has been included in Table 16. Refer to the risk management matrix in Table 4.


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Possible pollution incident events associated with the operation of the Wauchope Waste Transfer Station are included in Table 16 below:

Table 16 Risk Description Risk Response Post Response



Relevant SOPs

Bushfire Injury to staff or visitors to the site. Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/minor LOW SOP 11,12,17

Risk of fire spread to within the Waste Facility site.

Fire prevention and sufficient fire fighting capacity Unlikely/major HIGH SOP11-15

Fire in stockpiles/ loads

Injury to staff or visitors to the site.





Damage to the environment through air pollution from incineration of treated/ composite timber, hazardous materials area etc.


Checking of loads


Risk of fire spreading to other parts of the Waste Facility site.





Injury to staff or visitors to the site. Early warning and evacuation of site if necessary Rare/major HIGH SOP11,17,23



Checking of loads


Pollution of surface water, groundwater through ash or airborne contaminants.



Monitoring program



Contamination from stockpile areas.


Monitoring program




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Monitoring program

Bunding










Monitoring program


Bunding
































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10.6.1 Site Checks As a part of the Wauchope Waste Transfer Station Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) checks are carried out on site on a regular basis, in order to best manage the site and prevent pollution incidents. Contractors on site are also a part of the process. A copy of the site checks is available in Waste Services SOP 39.

10.6.2 Fire Protection The fire protection systems on site include fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire hydrants. All equipment has been installed and are serviced and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards. The location of all fire protection equipment is clearly nominated/labelled so that employees faced with an emergency and under pressure, can confidently locate and select the appropriate type of equipment. The site was designed with bushfire protection in mind given the close proximity to bushland and slope of the land. Defendable zones have been established around the building and a fire access track around the perimeter to allow for sufficient fire-fighting capacity.

10.6.3 Communication System The site office has a phone line and a computer with internet access. A list of emergency phone numbers is clearly displayed at the Facility so they can be seen by both staff.

10.6.4 Security Because of the hazards associated with chemicals and dangerous goods stored within the Transfer Station, and contractors materials on site, access to the facility is controlled and restricted to those persons having a legitimate reason to be on site. Access to the facility by unauthorised persons and unauthorised activities occurring on the site is controlled by security fencing with security locks on all gates, doors and storage containers. Only facility staff shall be able to enter the chemical/hazardous substance storage containers. Signs will be posted in sufficient numbers to be seen from any of the approaches to the storage area with a clear message. Security cameras have been installed in the transfer station area overseeing the site office and drop off points. An alarm system is in place in the office to restrict access. This also has the ability to set off a siren for police, fire, and ambulance related emergencies.

10.6.5 Signs and Labels All hazardous waste storage areas are clearly and individually labelled to indicate which materials are stored in each area. Labels will be in large print and plain English. Signage indicating opening times, access and restricted access requirements has been placed on the exterior of the facility. A list of emergency phone numbers is clearly displayed at a location within the facility that can be seen by both staff and members of the public. Suitable signage indicating the location of fire suppression equipment, first aid kit, eye wash and shower is provided.


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10.6.6 Spill Kits It is imperative that the Waste Transfer Station be able to handle any small chemical spill and that all chemical spills receive immediate attention. Spill kits have been provided and located in high-risk areas and are easily identifiable and accessible. Contents include stocks of absorbent material, (e.g. pillows, soil or sawdust “kitty litter”); protective clothing; and secure skips for these materials once they have been used and contaminated.


The Kew Waste Transfer is expected receive only a small amount of hazardous waste that will be stored in adequate cabinets and bunded storage areas. These material will be transported to the Port Macquarie community resource centre (CRC) regularly.


10.8.1 Shower and eyewash station An emergency eyewash and shower equipment is located within 10 m of the hazardous material storage area in the transfer station. Eyewash and shower equipment is maintained and tested on a regular basis.

10.8.2 Safety equipment Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for chemical and hazardous material protection such as hard hats, safety glasses and/or other eye protection, overalls, gloves, chemical splash suits, masks, boots, etc is kept in the site office in the Transfer Station and is accessible. PPE is replaced when necessary. On site staff must inform the Waste Coordinator when PPE supplies are running low so that replacement can be arranged.


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11 APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Pollution incident response management plan Exercise Evaluation Form

POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE MANAGEMENT PLAN (PIRMP)

EXERCISE EVALUATION FORM Facility:

Date:

Staff on site:

Incident Sequence:

Assessment of significance Yes/No

Time

Initiation of incident response

Cleanup action initiated

Evacuation alarm sounded

Evacuation commenced

Warden checks floor area

Arrive at assembly point

Warden checks for personnel present

Emergency completed

COMMENTS

1. Compliance with SOP’s

2. Competency of Employees

3. Time frames for response

4. General Comments

OBSERVER

SIGNED

Date


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APPENDIX 2: Standard Operating Procedures

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

SOP17.1: Facility Evacuation Cairncross Waste Management Facility

Purpose and Scope To provide employees with procedures to follow for effective and safe actions in initiating an evacuation of the Cairncross Waste Management Facility. Emergency descriptions

o First Aid Emergency: Area to be supervised/managed, NOT evacuated. Minor

Incident only.

o Minor Emergency: Area ONLY to be evacuated (eg cardiac arrest or other injury

requiring ambulance, minor vehicle incident on site, small spill etc).

o Major Emergency: ENTIRE premises to be evacuated (eg fire, large chemical

release).

Procedure/Standard/Policy 1. The Chief Warden determines the need for evacuation. For Cairncross the Chief

Warden is (in priority order, according to availability):

the Waste Coordinator,

the Cairncross Team Leader,

Weighbridge Attendant.

Note: Evacuation control will be coordinated from the weighbridge.

Area Wardens are responsible for notifying staff & visitors and clearing their area. Area Wardens for Cairncross are:

Landfill staff,

The Weighbridge Attendant,

Remondis Branch Manager (or Operations Manager in his absence),

JR Richards MRF Manager (or Assistant manager in his absence).

2. Staff in proximity to an incident/accident/threat must check for danger and notify

the Chief Warden and nearest Area Warden. The Chief Warden or nearest Area

Warden must contact by telephone the emergency services by dialling ‘000’

providing all information they require, including:

Indicate the service required (police, ambulance or fire services)

Wait to be connected to the service operator

Answer all questions

Stay on the line until requested to hang up.

You will be asked the following:

Facility address: 8395 Pacific Hwy Telegraph Point

Facility phone number: 6585 0738

Facility nearest intersection: Bill Hill Rd and Pacific Hwy

Information about the patient’s medical condition

3. The Area Warden/Chief Warden in attendance must sound the evacuation alarm

and/or provide evacuation advice to all personnel and facility users on site.

Minor Emergency: In the event of a Minor Emergency, three (3) short Air

Horn blasts will be used to provide immediate communication to all


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staff/visitors. Air Horns are located in the Weighbridge and Council staff

shed.

Major Emergency: In case of a Major Emergency, one (1) long Air Horn

blast (at least 30 seconds) is used to inform staff and contractors about

emergency status.

Note: The Area Wardens/Chief Warden must also notify each other by two-way radio or phone to ensure all areas are accounted for.

4. The Chief Warden will notify Area Wardens in other site areas (Landfill,

Weighbridge, MRF and ORRF). These Area Wardens are responsible for directing

staff and visitors in their areas to the Emergency Assembly Area 1 (pull off area

and grass near the weighbridge, towards the MRF). Landfill staff must evacuate

the stockpile area and Council staff shed.

5. The Chief Warden will initiate measures to restrict vehicles entering the facility.

6. The Chief Warden will determine safe evacuation routes and directs personnel and

facility users to Emergency Assembly Area 1. Refer to attached Emergency

Evacuation Plan.

7. If Landfill staff or any visitors to the stockpile area cannot access Emergency

Assembly Area 1 due to the nature of the emergency (ie unsafe area between the

landfill and the weighbridge), they should proceed to the Emergency Assembly

Area 2 (Site Shed within stockpile area). Refer to attached Emergency Evacuation

Plan. In this situation contact must be made to notify staff, contractors and

customers at this side of the facility.

8. Upon arrival at the Emergency Assembly Area 1 the Chief Warden must;

o Notify, by telephone, the Waste Coordinator (if not already in attendance)

or Group Manager Commercial Business Units of the incident and provide

an update of the action initiated to date.

o Confirm the presence or otherwise of all personnel.

o Determine the suitability of the Emergency Assembly Area 1. If

necessary initiate movement to Emergency Assembly Area 2.

o Upon their arrival brief the emergency services including the status of the

facility personnel.

o If necessary coordinate the movement of personnel to the Emergency

Evacuation Assembly Area (Charlie Watts Sportsground, Telegraph

Point). Refer to attached Emergency Evacuation Plan.

o Upon arrival, brief the Waste Coordinator or and/or Group Manager

Commercial Business Units about the incident and provide an update of

the action initiated to date

Note: Under no circumstances are staff to endanger their own safety during the course of a facility evacuation.

As soon as possible after the incident, staff are to complete all relevant incident reporting and participate in an incident review


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SOP17.3: Facility Evacuation Wauchope Transfer Station

Purpose and Scope To provide employees with procedures to follow for effective and safe actions in initiating an evacuation of the Wauchope Transfer Station. Emergency descriptions


Incident only.




release).

Procedure/Standard/Policy 1. The Chief Warden checks for danger and determines the need for evacuation. For

Wauchope the Chief Warden is the Transfer Station Attendant.

2. The Chief Warden is to contact by telephone the emergency services by dialling ‘000’

providing all information they require, as follows:

Indicate the service required (police, ambulance, fire services





Facility address: 31 Commerce St, Wauchope

Facility Phone number: 6585 3542

Facility nearest intersection: King Creek Road


3. The Chief Warden must notify all staff and visitors on site and direct them to the

Emergency Assembly Area (grass area adjacent to the front gate). Refer to

Emergency Evacuation Plan.


5. Upon arrival at the Emergency Assembly Area, the Chief Warden must;

o Notify, by telephone, the Waste Coordinator or Group Manager Commercial

Business Units of the incident and provide an update of the action initiated to

date.

o Confirm that all visitors are accounted for.

o Determine the suitability of the Emergency Assembly Area 1. Should the

Emergency Assembly Area be deemed to be unsuitable or unsafe the Chief

Warden is to direct staff and facility users to the Emergency Evacuation

Assembly Area 2 (Council Depot, north on Commerce Street). Refer to

Emergency Evacuation Plan.


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o Upon arrival, brief the emergency services including the status of the facility

personnel.

o Coordinate the movement of visitors to the Emergency Evacuation

Assembly Area if necessary.


Commercial Business Units about the incident and provide an update of the

action initiated to date.


6. As soon as possible after the incident, staff are to complete all relevant incident

reporting and participate in an incident review.


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SOP17.4: Facility Evacuation Dunbogan Landfill

Purpose and Scope To provide employees with procedures to follow for effective and safe actions when on site at the Dunbogan Landfill. Emergency descriptions

1. First Aid Emergency: Area to be supervised/managed, NOT evacuated. Minor

Incident only.

2. Minor Emergency: Area ONLY to be evacuated (eg cardiac arrest or other injury


3. Major Emergency: ENTIRE premises to be evacuated (eg fire, large chemical

release).

Procedure/Standard/Policy 4. The Warden checks for danger and determines the need for evacuation. For

Dunbogan the Chief Warden is the waste staff member on site. In the event of only

one person being onsite that isn’t a waste staff member, they are to evacuate the site

and immediately contact the Waste Coordinator. The Waste Coordinator then takes

the role of the Warden.

5. The Warden is to contact by telephone the emergency services by dialling ‘000’







Facility address: The Boulevarde, Dunbogan

Facility Phone number: 6559 5741

Facility nearest intersection: Scarborough Way


6. The Warden will direct any others on site to the Emergency Assembly Area 1 (front

gate area near site office). Refer to Emergency Evacuation Plan.

7. Upon arrival at the Emergency Assembly Area the Warden must;



date.

o Notify the Sewerage Treatment Plant as per the attached contact list.



Emergency assembly area be deemed to be unsuitable or unsafe the Chief

Warden is to direct staff and facility users to exit the site and travel east via

Scarborough Way to the Emergency Assembly Area 2 (Dunbogan Reserve, off


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the Boulevarde Dunbogan at the junction of the Camden Haven River and the

inlet to Googley’s Lagoon). Refer to Emergency Evacuation Plan.


personnel.

o Upon arrival, brief the Waste Coordinator or and/or Group Manager Commercial

Business Units about the incident and provide an update of the action initiated to

date.





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SOP17.5: Facility Evacuation Kew Transfer Station

Purpose and Scope To provide employees with procedures to follow for effective and safe actions in initiating an evacuation of the Kew Transfer Station. Emergency descriptions


Incident only.




release).

Procedure/Standard/Policy 7. The Chief Warden checks for danger and determines the need for evacuation. For

Kew the Chief Warden is the Transfer Station Attendant.

8. The Chief Warden is to contact by telephone the emergency services by dialling ‘000’







Facility address: 79 Herons Creek Road, Kew

Facility Phone number: 02 6559 4983

Facility nearest intersection: Nancy Bird Walton Drive and Herons Creek

Road


9. The Chief Warden must notify all staff and visitors on site and direct them to the

Emergency Assembly Area (front entrance of facility). Refer to Emergency

Evacuation Plan.


11. Upon arrival at the Emergency Assembly Area, the Chief Warden must;



date.



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Emergency Assembly Area be deemed to be unsuitable or unsafe the Chief

Warden is to direct staff and facility users to the Emergency Evacuation

Assembly Area 2 (Kew Information Centre). Refer to Emergency Evacuation

Plan.


personnel.

o Coordinate the movement of visitors to the Emergency Evacuation

Assembly Area if necessary.


Commercial Business Units about the incident and provide an update of the

action initiated to date.





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Table 1: Emergency contact details

EMERGENCY COMBAT AND SUPPORT AGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Name Organisation Contact

NSW Fire Brigade Fire and Rescue NSW (reporting pollution) Port Macquarie Fire Station Wauchope Fire Station Laurieton Fire Station

000 or 1300 729 579 65810520 6585 2161 6559 9127

NSW Rural Fire Service Rural Fire Service – Mid North Coast Region

000 or 6588 9000

NSW Police Service Port Macquarie Police Station 000 or 6583 0199

NSW Ambulance Service

Port Macquarie Ambulance Station 131233

Environment Protection Agency (EPA)

Pollution Incidents – Environment Line 131 555

Coffs Harbour Regional Office 6659 8298

NSW Department of Health

Mid North Coast Local Health District Port Macquarie Office

1800 726 997

SafeWork Authority Port Macquarie Office 24 hour hotline

6588 7000 131050

National Parks and Wildlife Services (NP&WS)

Parks and Wildlife Mid North Coast Regional Office

6588 5555

Local Hospital Port Macquarie Base Hospital 02 5524 2000

Department of Primary Industries (NSW Fisheries)

Port Macquarie Office (Acacia Ave) 5524 0600

Poisons Information Hotline

Westmead Hospital 131126

State Emergency Service

Port Macquarie SES (General) Flood and Storm

6581 0150 132 500

Department of Families and Community Services

Port Macquarie Community Services 6583 3622

Roads & Maritime Services

Port Macquarie District Office 132213

Bureau of Meteorology Land weather and flood warnings NSW 02 9296 1555


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Table 2: Council Staff Contact Details

COUNCIL WASTE STAFF



Ashley Grummitt 0403 361 610 6581 8043


0438 667 492 6581 8125




Weighbridge Attendants Cairncross Glenn Twaddell Paul Cini

- 6585 0738

Waste Transfer Station Attendants Port Macquarie

Paul Dymock Craig Smith

6581 4817

Kew Waste Facility Attendants Colin Applegate Steve Watson

6559 5741

Weighbridge Attendants Wauchope Terry Jefferies Ray Cheeseman Anthony Magnoli

6581 4817 -





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EMERGENCY FLOWCHART

Minor Emergency Major Emergency

Responsibility of all staff Recognize

Recognize the emergency quickly

Check for danger

Determine the extent of the emergency React

Communicate / Signal fellow employee, Supervisor or Senior Manager

Advise nature of Emergency and situation Chief Warden or Area Warden to sound alarm as follows

o Three short whistle blasts to Minor emergency or one long blast (30 seconds) for Major emergency*

*Not necessary at Wauchope Transfer Station due to size of site

Direct Area evacuation

Ascertain incident and patient details and status

Call emergency services if necessary. DO NOT hang up before they do

Arrange supporting staff to control the public

Check for dangers and respond if safe

Administer first aid / assistance as necessary as per SOP 23.

Provide update of the emergency and patient

status to emergency services

Complete necessary reports thoroughly

Direct Facility evacuation

Ascertain incident and patient details and status

Call emergency services. DO NOT hang up before they do

Arrange area staff to evacuate areas

Establish appropriate emergency action

procedures

Responsibility of area wardens

Clear the area

Direct staff/ visitors to the designated emergency assembly areas

Complete relevant area search

Assist the first staff member with the emergency response and first-aid treatment as per SOP 23.


Responsibility of area wardens

Clear the area

Direct staff/ visitors to the designated emergency assembly areas

Complete relevant area search

Assist the first staff member with the emergency response and first-aid treatment


Responsibility of chief warden

Direct area evacuation

Account for personnel (Evacuation List)

Ascertain incident and patient details and

status

Meet emergency services and direct to emergency site

Evacuate site if necessary – direct all staff and visitors to safe evacuation routes and post evacuation assembly point

Provide debriefing to staff

Allow staff/ visitors back into the facility once emergency is given the all clear

Complete necessary documentation and

reports, and coordinate incident review

Responsibility of chief warden

Direct area evacuation

Account for personnel at emergency assembly areas (Evacuation List)

Ascertain incident and patient details and

status

Meet emergency services and direct to emergency site

Provide debriefing to staff

Allow staff/ visitors back into the facility once emergency is given the all clear

Complete necessary documentation and

reports and coordinate incident response

review

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