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Target audience: All Guelb II managers and supervisors.
Objectives: Make participants aware of preservation of the
environment. Inform participants of procedures for
dealing with spills, handling hazardous materials,
and refuelling of vehicles.
Limits: This course is intended for training managers and
supervisors not to workers.
Learning method: In-class training with an instructor.
On-site exercise with instructor.
Estimated duration: In-class (1hour 30 minutes)Practical exercise (30 minutes)
Evaluation: Questionnaire to be filled out at end of course.
Information for Instructor:
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Environmental
Awareness
On the
Guelb II Site
Session Developed and Presented by
SNC-Lavalin
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Protecting the environment is an important part of the Guelb II
project. Facilities are in place for:
Using resources in a sustainable manner;
Avoiding spills of hazardous materials;
Preventing soil, water and air pollution;
Using water in a limited manner;
Reducing waste;
Minimizing energy use (hydrocarbons & electricity).
Environmental protection
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Separate and dispose of waste in accordance with procedures, while
respecting the environment;
Refuel mobile equipment with no harmful environmental impacts;
Recognize good practices for using water and preserving air quality
on the site.
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Sections:1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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If waste materials are not picked up and are allowed to lie on the
ground around the site, the risk of injury increases.
Why dispose of waste in a designated place?
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In addition to risks of injury, soil and potable water supply
contamination risks increase as well.
Why dispose of waste in a designated place?
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Always dispose of waste in the containers provided for that
purpose.
Where to dispose of waste
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Burning of materials or waste on the site is prohibited at all times.
Where to dispose of waste
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On the Guelb II site, waste must be disposed of in the
sorting area.
BOIS
Where to dispose of waste
Different bins and containers are
available in the sorting area for
recovering scrap (waste) materials;
Wood
Paper & cardboard
Metals & scrap metals
Glass
Plastic Construction scrap
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Where to dispose of waste
Scrap (waste) materials are separated into two groups in thesorting area:
Non -hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Wood, wooden palettes Waste oil & oily waste
Metals & scrap iron Used oil filters
Paper & cardboard Aerosols
Plastic Explosives (waste & packaging)
Concrete Any container that was used tohold hazardous materials
Caution: Hazardous waste materials must be disposed of carefully in a
specific storage area. Details will be provided in the following section.
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Non-hazardous waste management
Non-hazardous waste will then be sent to the followinglocations:
Non -hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Wood, wooden palettes Waste oil & oily waste
Metals & scrap iron Used oil filters
Paper & cardboard Aerosols
Plastic Explosives (waste & packaging)
Concrete Any container that was used tohold hazardous materials
Landfill area
in waste rock
dumpsite
RecyclingStorage
and shipping
Storage and
disposal per
superintendents
instructions
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For solid, non-hazardous waste, SNIM plans to develop a landfill
area in the waste rock dumpsite(s).
The following items will be allowed in this area:
Non-hazardous waste management
Allowed in landfill area Not allowed in landfill area
Organic waste (food scraps)
Wood, paper
Non-ferrous metals
Glass, concrete
Re-usable materials
(containers, used barrels)
Scrap iron, steel, aluminum
Hazardous waste
Waste oilSpecial waste such as scrapped
vehicles
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The superintendent must fill out a log for burial of solid,
non-hazardous waste.
Non-hazardous waste management
PLASTIQUE
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Non-hazardous waste management
Below are some examples of recyclable material
products and their possible uses:
Recyclable non-hazardous waste Possible use
WoodMake such materials available to local
people if it does not present any risks.
Used hazardous material barrelsCleaned and re-used for hazardous
material storage.
Large containers
Store large containers and re-use them
for transporting materials or extracted
minerals.
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Sections:1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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Now lets see if you know what to do with certain hazardous
waste items.
What should you do with old batteries?
Hazardous waste management
Batteries must
be taken to the
HW storage area
where they willbe disposed of in
storage barrels
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Here are some examples of hazardous materials you are likely to
find in storage areas on the site.
Waste oil Oily wasteSolvents
Corrosive
chemicals
Dirty rags &
absorbents
Hazardous waste management
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Hazardous waste management
Hazardous wastewill then be sent to the following locations:
Non-hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Wood, wooden palettes Waste oil & oily waste
Metals & scrap iron Used oil filters
Paper & cardboard Aerosols
Plastic Explosives (waste & packaging)
Concrete Any container that was used to
hold hazardous materials
Landfill area
in waste rock
dumpsite
RecyclingStorage
and shipping
Storage and
disposal per
superintendents
instructions
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Hazardous waste management
When hazardouswaste is
taken to the sorting area, the
clerk or person in charge of
the sorting area must be
notified; he will place thewaste in labeled barrels or
take it to a separation basin.
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A list of hazardous wasteitems can be consulted on
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Hazardous waste management
Waste oil such as motor oil, hydraulic oil, etc. must be stored in
HW barrels and taken to the HW storage area.
Waste oil HW barrel
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Each contractor has a HW storage area that he must set up
himself, in most cases. This area must:
Be identified by visible posters and signs;
Have controlled access and be limited to authorized employees
who have been properly trained; Be sheltered from inclement weather;
Have an impermeable floor to contain any HW spills or equipment
leakage.
Contractors should plan the disposal of their hazardous waste at the
end of their contract. Disposal method and requirements are specifiedin the contract.
Hazardous waste management
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Hazardous waste management
Below is the procedure to follow for hazardous waste:
A special log must be
filled out for waste oil;
otherwise, a HW storage
log must be used.
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Procedure to follow for aerosols:
Hazardous waste management
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Procedure to follow for used filters:
Hazardous waste management
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Procedure to follow for used barrels:
Hazardous waste management
Caution: never mix
two hazardous
waste productsunless you are fully
certain that they are
compatible.
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Procedure to follow for waste paint:
Hazardous waste management
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For all hazardous waste taken to the HW storage area:
Remember to fill out an HW storage log.
Hazardous waste management
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If you are not sure what to do with a hazardous waste item:
Consult the product label.
Consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet.
Consult an SNIM HSE representative.
Hazardous waste management
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Sections:1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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If a hazardous material spill occurs, no matter how large or small,
you must take the following steps:
1.Try to identify the source and nature of the product
Follow traces of the product on the ground to identify the source.
Ask the workers on the site about the nature of the product.
In the event of a spill
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2. Try to contain the product and cordon offa safety perimeter, giving first priority to
your own safety
Cordon off a perimeter around the spill
with cones or markers.
Use physical barriers, such as spill kit
socks, in the event of a spill.
3. Notify the emergency response team Emergency channel #6
Telephone: 370 70 56
In the event of a spill
Th E i
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4. Recover the product and contaminated
soil, if possible
Use the spill kit containing the following itemsto recover the product:
Intervention equipment (e.g., shovel, broom);
PPE for responders;
Recovery and storage container;
Absorbent materials.
In the event of a spill
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After completing the previous steps:
Wait for the emergency response team to arrive on
the site to answer their questions and ensure that the
materials are properly recovered.
Do not smoke.
In the event of a spill
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In the event of a spill
After using the spill kit:
The recovered product must be stored in a sealed HW
barrel.
Used spill kit items must be replaced immediately.
Th E i t
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For any spill, however small, always fill out an environmental
incident report.
In the event of a spill
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In addition to the incident report,
supervisors must investigate the
incident to discover the root causes
in order to implement preventive
measures and avoid future spills.
In the event of a spill
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To efficiently intervene in the event of a spill, it is important to
make spill kits available:
near working areas
near storage areas
near mechanical maintenance areas
near refuelling areas
in vehicles
etc.
Supervisors must be proactive!
In the event of a spill
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Sections:
1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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A tanker truck or barrels with pumps must be used to refuel
mobile equipment.
Mobile equipment refuelling
Th E i t
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Here are the steps to follow when refuelling vehicles onthe Guelb II site.
1.Park the refuelling vehicle close to the vehicle to be
refuelled and turn on the emergency lights (blinkers).
2.Shut off both vehicle engines while refuelling.
Mobile equipment refuelling
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3. Place a container or membrane under the tank while
transferring fuel to recover any leakage that might occur.
Mobile equipment refuelling
Th E i t
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4. Install a bonding cable between the pump and vehicle being
refuelled.
The bonding cable prevents any difference in potential
between the two vehicles that could cause a spark.
Mobile equipment refuelling
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5. Inspect the area to make sure that no trace of fuel remains
when you leave.
Mobile equipment refuelling
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6. Fill out a refuelling log that specifies:
The name of the worker who did the refuelling;
The refuelling date and time;
The quantity and type of fuel;
Any significant information about the transfer.
Mobile equipment refuelling
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Sections:
1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management
Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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For visibility on the site, all vehicles transporting hydrocarbons(gasoline, diesel) must be identified. This symbol indicates that
the contents are flammable.
Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
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Unidentified vehicles that do not comply with SNC-Lavalinrequirements are not allowed to transport hydrocarbons on the
Guelb II site.
Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
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All vehicles on the site must have the following safety equipmentitems:
Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
= Spill kit Extinguisher
Radio transmitter First-aid kit
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Sections:
1. Waste
Why dispose of it in a designated place?
Where to dispose of waste
Non hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management
Procedures in the event of a spill
2. Mobile equipment refuelling
3. Transportation of hydrocarbons on the site
4. Air and water management on the site
Potable water
Waste water management
Air quality management
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What could happen if hazardous waste seeps into the soil?
Water management on site
There is a risk of
soil and watercontamination.
You should try to
contain the spill
without putting
yourself in
danger.
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Water is a precious resource, especially in desert areas such asMauritania. It is therefore important to:
Water management on site
Encourage all workers to report any
leakage or flow from a potable or
general purpose (non-potable) watertank or pipe;
Reserve potable water use for
consumption by workers;
Minimize the use of non-potable
water, limiting it to tasks that really
require it.
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Make sure that workers drink only potable water.
Water management on site
These symbols must be used to identify potable and non-
potable water sources on the site.
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To prevent potable water contamination:
Install toilets that do not pollute the
environment;
Make sure that toilets are installed faraway from potable water sources and
running water, in case of accidental
spill;
Encourage workers to use the facilities
available to them.
Water management on site
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Contractors are responsible for collecting the waste water fromtheir own facilities.
Contractors are responsible for installing and maintaining septic
tanks in conformance with the specifications provided andinstructions given by the SNC-Lavalin HSE manager.
Contractors must ensure that pit capacity is sufficient at all times
to recover all waste water produced. No overflow will be allowed.
Water management on site
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Discharging waste water from toilets directly into the ground isstrictly prohibited.
Allsanitary and domestic waste water (from toilets and
residences) must be transported by tanker truck to the septictank.
Water management on site
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All waste water other than sanitary and domestic waste that
does not contain hazardous materials must:
Be held in a second septic tank with an impermeable
surface.
Water management on site
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If the water is not contaminated,
and its pH meets standards, it
can be sent to a prepared
settling pond.
After solid materials have
settled, the surplus may be
discharged or re-used as dust
blanketing.
Water management on site
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Water management on site
Barrels must be
clearly identifiedand labeled
Water containing hazardous waste (hydrocarbons, oil) must be:
Stored in barrels and sent to treatment plants or;
Transported to an oil/water separator.
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Can tires be burnt on the site?
Air quality management
Burning of any scrap on site is prohibited.
Tires must be taken to the sorting area
where they will be recycled, if possible.
The Environment
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Air quality management
Is it good practice to leave the enginerunning for no reason?
NO!Always shutoff the vehicles
engine when the
driver is away.
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Air quality management is very important for the Guelb II project.
The goal is to:
Minimize air pollution emissionsand dispersal of dust that
could harm the environment or the health, safety and well-being of personnel or neighbouring communities.
Air quality management
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To reduce the amount of dust in the air on the site:
Comply with the posted speed limits:
30 km/h on asphalted site roads
20 km/h on sand roads
Air quality management
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To reduce the amount of dust in the air on the site:
Spray of dust control water(authorized by the HSE manager) to
control dust on roads and passageways, to limit raising of dust.
Air quality management
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To limit atmospheric emissions on the site: Perform regular and preventive maintenance on vehicles and
equipment, especially combustion and exhaust systems;
Repair or adjust vehicles or machinery producing excessive
exhaust emissions, smoke or dust as soon as possible;
Make sure vehicle inspection logs are properly filled out.
Air quality management
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Under certain circumstances:
Workers must wear protection against dust;
Site activities must be halted if air quality declines quickly
(decision made by site HSE manager).
Air quality management
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Any questions?
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All waste must be taken to the sorting area where it will be
separated, disposed of, or stored.
Mobile equipment must always be refuelled in accordance withthe established procedure.
No waste products must be discharged into rivers or streams or
onto the ground.
Encourage workers to report any leakage or spillsof products
into the environment.
Remember:
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The environment is everybodys business!
Thank you for your attention.
Please fill out the questionnaire
and hand it in to the instructor.