Explosive Management Plan Site Audit

Is the EMP up to date? Minimum requirement: EMP must be approved/ review annually – check cover page.

Is the EMP version history up to date?<br>Minimum requirement: EMP must be approved/ review annually – check version history.

Is the EMP signed and dated by the SSE and the current qualified officer? Are they aware this integrated into the C8 standard?<br>Minimum requirement: EMP must be approved by the persons of authority.<br>#C8

Does the Qualified Officer hold a copy of the approved EMP?<br>Minimum requirement: The QO is the owner of the EMP.

Are there person(s) appointed to the development and maintenance of the site EMP?<br>Minimum requirement: EMP is the responsibility of the QO whom must hold valid DGSC

Have there been any major changes since the last EDG EMP review?<br>Minimum requirement: QO may not have full knowledge of EMP.

Has the past internal EMP review non-conformance been addressed?<br>Minimum requirement: Major non-conformance requires close out.

Are the EMP owner(s) aware, competent and available to audit the document and processes? <br>Minimum requirement: EMP is the responsibility of the QO – EDG competent to help where applicable and competent to audit.

Are all secure nominees familiar with the EMP context? Minimum requirement: Secure nominees shall have an EMP awareness presentation rolled out.

Are there non-blast crew members secure nominees? If so how are EMP updates communicated? Minimum requirement: Secure nominees shall have a basic understanding of the EMP. Best practice, secure nominee mailing list to advise of any updates to EMP

Are the site licenses associated with storage of explosives current? Minimum requirement: DG storage license, explosive storage license, SRS storage license.

Are the company licenses associated with transport of explosives current? Minimum requirement: Explosives transport license.

Are the company licenses associated with manufacturing explosives current? Minimum requirement: Explosives manufacture (MPU) license.

Are the above license numbers and quantities correct in the EMP? Minimum requirement: Review section 1.5 EMP.

Are the licenses readily accessible? Minimum requirement: EMP point to IMS link, EDG to maintain link, copy appendix to EMP.

Is there a register of approved explosives products for use on site? Minimum requirement: Site ChemAlert shall hold all explosives and precursors items.

Does the EMP state the site shall accept goods on behalf of the Pilbara Company Services? Minimum requirement: Site/ Pilbara Mines does not buy SSAN and explosives, they accept it.

Is approved EMP location (hard copy and soft copy) stated in the EMP? Minimum requirement: D&B Supts changes over time; require an exact location – prefer IMS.

Has a QO been appointed for the site? Minimum requirement: D&B Supt is the QO, letter of appointment shall be provided.

Is the location of the details of the QO correct in the EMP? Minimum requirement: Appointment letter shall be maintained

Does the QO know of their responsibility for the EMP compliance? Minimum requirement: Keep EMP updated, and the safety and security of SSAN and explosives.

Are the EMP site plans (detailed sketches/ photos) of the explosives up to date? Minimum requirement: Explosives compound overview photo, annotated with infrastructure.

Has the site security risk assessment been reviewed and updated within the last year? Minimum requirement: Appendix C review date.

Is the site security risk assessment complete? Minimum requirement: Review RA #C8

Are the details of explosives infrastructures correct and in line with the licences?

Is the CCTV system in working order? How is the system checked to ensure recording integrity? Minimum requirement: Indigo Vision records for 90 days, checks must be conducted quarterly. #C8

How are the alarms in the compound tested? Is there a periodic test regime which is recorded? Minimum requirement: Testing regime should meet the standard outlined in the security risk assessment

Are there procedures for accessing the explosives compounds and storage locations? Minimum requirement: Area induction and SN qual. / or escorted by SN, visitor sign in

How is unsupervised access control to the explosives compound managed? Minimum requirement: Only SN may have unsupervised access, visitors book shall be maintained.

How is the explosives compound security (fences, gates, locks) checked? Minimum requirement: Appointed person to check daily, record in daily log. Requires evidence.

How is unsupervised access control to the explosives magazines managed? Minimum requirement: MK to be appointed; holds a shotfirer licence and internal qualification.

How are the keys to the explosives magazines managed? Minimum requirement: Magazine keys to be signed in/out on a register. Dedicated safe box.

When was the last time explosives magazines key safe changed? Minimum requirement: Safe pin shall be changed quarterly or change of MK.

Are explosives boxes and SSAN packaging waste inspected prior to disposal? Minimum requirement: must state that waste packaging is checked for remnant explosives and SSAN

Is the SN register complete and up to date? Minimum requirement: SN appointed by QO, registers maintained (date applied and ceased).

Is the MK register complete and up to date? Minimum requirement: Appointed by QO, registers maintained (date applied and ceased).

Do all personnel with unsupervised access to SRS hold a current DGSC? Minimum requirement: All personnel to hold current DGSC, application form or receipt is not evidence of a current DGSC

How regularly is the appointment/ authorised register reviewed for accuracy? Explain the process. Minimum requirement: Quarterly reviewed with the MSO.

Have/are external contractor been utilized and had access to RTIO explosives & SSAN?

Is the evacuation distance for personnel consistent with calculations? Are the separations calculations included in the EMP? Minimum requirement: Must be equal or greater than the separation distance calculation.

Do the muster point(s) satisfy the evacuation exclusion zone? Minimum requirement: Muster points must be outside evacuation exclusion zone

What are the minimum safe distances for an MPU fire? Shotfirer vehicle carrying explosives? Minimum requirement: MPU 1000m, Shotfirer 400m.

What type explosives drill exercise was conducted? Desktop? Full evacuation? MPU fire? Minimum requirement: DMIRS audit 2012 noted RTIO was not conducting drills annually.

When was the last explosives incident drill conducted? Is there an explosives incident drill schedule? Minimum requirement: An explosives related physical drill must be conducted annually #C8

Are EMOs given familiarisation of the explosives compound, MPUs and Shotfirers vehicles? Minimum requirement: Required. As compounds are restricted access areas.

What training is provided to ERT members in respect to explosives incidents? Minimum requirement: Must comply with ERT competencies

When was the fire fighting equipment last inspected inside the compound? By whom? (Site Services accountability) Minimum requirement: Supplement the Fire Safety Surveys required by HSEQ.

Is the manifest and site plan reviewed and updated in the last 12 months? (Check explosives and SSAN Quantities are correct per the most recent license) #DRA

Is there an emergency response plan which details incident type and appropriate measures? Minimum requirement: Distances in line with EMP, EMP has loose ERP appendix.

Has the emergency response plan been reviewed? Minimum requirement: Must be reviewed every 3 years

Is there a training plan for the various roles who handles explosives on site? Minimum requirement: Required. Shotfirer training plan D&B 1 to 11, MPU training plan 1 to 7, Blast crew training plan 1 to 5 – SAP report Z3410

Are all personnel in contact with explosives or SSAN given training to conduct their task? Minimum requirement: Any personnel in contact with explosives require D&B 1 to 3, SSAN require 1 and 2 only

Who maintains the blasting qualification of operators? How are often is it reviewed? Minimum requirement: OJT, annual review

Is there general explosive awareness provided to pit users? How is this rolled out? Minimum requirement: Digger operators need to be able to spot explosives. #C8

Does site encounter reactive ground?

Is there reactive ground training explosive awareness? Minimum requirement: Required if site encounters reactive ground.

Is there training program for both blast controller and blast guarding? Minimum requirement: All blast controllers and blast guards to be competent - SAP report Z3410

Please provide the drill and blast risk assessment for site? Minimum requirement: RTIO requires a risk assessment for conducting any task. #C8

Are pre blast risk assessments conducted for every shot? Please provide. Minimum requirement: Pre blast risk assessments required

Are pre task risk assessments conducted for all task? Minimum requirement: Unplanned initiation of explosives is a critical risk.

What are the site BEZ(s) and EEZ(s)? Please provide supporting risk assessment. Minimum requirement: 300m EEZ, 600m BEZ, may be 3D #C8

Is the initiation equipment serviced and in good working order. Minimum requirement: Service as per manufacture recommendation, no recorded faults.

Are firing times authorised by the SSE. Minimum requirement: Memo signed by SSE.

Is there a meeting held for personnel associated with safe guarding the blast? Minimum requirement: Prestart, day of blast.

Are there procedures for walking the shot and allowing access to personnel? Minimum requirement: SWP, specific –‘All Clear’ must be given. Partial clearance requires RA.

Are there procedures for firing the shot? Minimum requirement: SWP, specific –blast controller gives permission to fire shot.

Are explosive incidents being captured in Enablon? Minimum requirement: All explosive related incidents to be entered into Enablon. All reportable incidents are reported to DEMIRS #C8

Are the explosives related SWPs all located and managed in a central location and version controlled? Minimum requirement: IMS

Are site explosives SWPs up to date and approved? Minimum requirement: All SWP's current and approved

Is the standardised SWP utilised on site? Minimum requirement: RTIO standard SWP's, D&B Superintendent or EDGS D&B Specialist approval

Are shots designs by trained and competent person(s)? Minimum requirement: Demonstrated knowledge. Auditor to ask design question

Are shots designs according to the blast objectives? Minimum requirement: Blast objectives for each shot shall be clearly articulated.

Are drill collars designed to be offset from the bench above? By how much? Minimum requirement: Use of actual collar location plus offset

Please describe the blast matrix development? Minimum requirement: Blast matrix is the baseline for executing safe and efficient blast outcome.

Please describe the blast matrix development? What is the process to deviate from the matrix? Minimum requirement: Baseline for executing shot safely. Shotfirer engagement.

Rank conformance for blast report. Minimum requirement All elements must be present and completed, else non compliant

RTIO Drill Pattern Design Cover sheet? Minimum requirement: Signed & Peer review completed

Hole by hole design charging details (map and/or charge sheets)

Hole by hole actual charging details (map and/or charge sheets)

All daily initation explosive usage sheets

All daily bulk explosive usage sheets

Design timing design (maps and hole by hole timing)

Actual timing design (maps and hole by hole timing)

Preblast explosive reconciliation

Preblast risk assessement

Blast Clearance Map Minimum requirement: BEZ, EEZ, Firing point, FEZ (if required). Blast guards names and location

Post blast assesment

Electronic detonator initation firing or log file

Was blast environmentally sensitive? (Vibration and/or noise control required)

Did any known misfire occur within blast?

Site complies with misfire work practice and standardized misfire SWP for misfire management? Minimum requirement: Required

Are all actions regarding misfire management tracked? Minimum requirement: RTIO uses MMS – misfire track until area is safe to resume work. #C8

Are all misfires recorded? Minimum requirement: MMS event identification (for all misfires) shall be recorded either mine record book of misfire permit system. #C8

What type(s) of misfire are required to be reported to the DMIRS? Minimum requirement: Any misfire found after ‘All Clear’. #C8

Are there processes to evacuate shots and surrounding areas on the approach of lightning? Minimum requirement: RTIO lightning safety plan, low risk misfire can be RA to make smaller LEZ #C8

Does site encounter reactive ground? Question Senior Mine Geologist

Are there procedures for charging in reactive ground? Minimum requirement: SWP required where reactive ground present. Best practice GTP SWP

What frequency of testing is conducted to assess the level of reactivity? minimum requirement: AEISG code on Elevated temperature and reactive ground, annual.

Are there procedures for disposal of old or damaged explosives and SSAN?<br>Minimum requirement: Standardized SWP.

How regularly are precursors and explosives stocktakes completed? Minimum requirement: Weekly. #C8

How are precursors reconciled? Minimum requirement: Against empty bays, and via the emulsion records system. #C8

What constitute an unexplained loss for explosives? Minimum requirement: Any single unit of Class 1 explosives. #C8

What constitute an unexplained loss for AN or ANE? Minimum requirement: Losses greater than the EMP approved tolerances. #C8

Explain the process for an unexplained loss? Minimum requirement: Notify the DEMIRS via phone and email (on DEMIRS template). #C8

How regularly are precursors and explosives reconciliation against SAP conducted? Minimum requirement: Weekly. SAP inventory determines RTIO internal cost. Run SAP MMBE Report?

Has the findings from the last MPU audit been carried out (associated with blast crew)? Minimum requirement: EPG, eye wash, SDS, transport documents, placards. #C8

How regularly is an MPU calibrated? Minimum requirement: Fortnightly for AN, ANE & FO. Quarterly for Gasser

What task must be completed prior to the MPU submitted for onsite servicing? Minimum requirement: ANE empty, AN bins washed out and decontamination certificate completed and signed.

Has there been any modification(s) of the MPU? No modifications can be made without OEM without engineering and approval. #C8

Has the findings from the last explosives vehicles audit been carried (associated with blast crew)? Minimum requirement: EPG, SDS, transport documents.

Ask operator what placards are required when transporting explosives? Does the vehicle display DETONATORS sign when transporting mix loads? Minimum requirement: Required. #C8

Are explosives vehicle parked whilst loaded near offices for short periods? Minimum requirement: Required. 15m from offices carrying Class 1.1D

If explosives vehicle parked whilst loaded near offices what security measures are taken? Minimum requirement: Secure means under constant surveillance and locked.

General: Did the SN request for visitors to sign in to the explosives compound visitor’s book? #C8

General: Is the visitor’s book utilised and correct? (Ask when was the last delivery, check driver sign in)

General: Is there sufficient firebreak around the fence line? (3m minimum either side of fence)

General: HAZCHEM sign on front mine gate? Free from obstructions, clear and legible. #DRA

General: Are calibration scales maintained and calibrations in date? Minimum requirement annual

General: Are the storage area/s free for any other dangerous goods AN/ANE? (check for diesel jerry can, gasser waste, etc)#DRA

General: Is there unimpeded access to the storage area/s? (Check for obstruction to access/egress points) #DRA

General: Is there sufficient lighting for operations when required (during hours of darkness)? #DRA

General: Does the storage have adaquate impact protection for all trafficable area/s (check for guard protection, windrows, bollards - not just in the direction of TMP) #DRA

Front gate signs: Explosives compound No Unauthorised Entry/ No smoking/ HAZCHEM?

Front gate signs: Class 1 diamond? (If 1.1D is displayed so shall 1.1B, free from obstructions, clear and legible.) #DRA

Front gate signs: EIP for AN (UN 1942) and ANE (UN 3375)? (HAZCHEM: 1Y) Free from obstructions, clear and legible. #DRA

Front gate area: Clear of obstructions and tidy

Front gate area: SDS available all dated within the last 5 years? (Check SDS date and Section 10 of SDS of Stability) #DRA

Front gate area: Are the explosive licences available?

Front gate area: Is the gate in good working order #C8

Front gate area: Is the leaf/ crash gate locked and secure #C8

Fences: 2.5m high and in good condition #C8

Fences: Barb wire 3 strands in good condition #C8

Fences: A cleared area of three metres must be provided either side of the fence

Magazine: Is the area (8M) from the magazine/s clear of ignition sources (sufficient fire break cleared and free from all vegetation and combustibles). #DRA

Magazines: Does the magazine have Class 1 diamonds on its doors? (Clear on approach and legible,1.1D booster, 1.1B detonators) #C8 #DRA

Magazines: Does the area have No Naked Flames and No Radio Frequency Devices signs? #C8

Magazines: Does the magazine have ‘explosives’ and ‘detonators’ signs (depending on storage, clear on approach and legible) #C8 #DRA

Magazines: Is the magazine labelled with it identification name?

Magazines: Is the external walls and doors in good condition?

Magazines: Is there a mound between magazines?

Does mound extend 1m beyond the end of the magazines?

Magazines: Earthing shall be installed on opposite corners of the magazines

Magazines: Are earthing points tested (10Ω minimum 2 years, provide evidence)

Magazines: Are the fire extinguishers (only dry chemical, white band) in code?

Magazines: Is correct licence displayed in the magazine? #C8

Magazines: Are the stored items SDS (no greater than 5 years old) available in the magazine? #C8

Is lock and bash plate visible?

Magazines: Does the lock and bash plate intact and look in good condition?

Magazines: Is there a list of magazine rules, are the rules abided too? #C8

Magazines: Is the housekeeping in good order? #C8

Magazines: Are the walls intact and in good conditions? #C8

Magazines: Are all boxes stacked (no greater than 300mm from ceiling) and stable? #C8

Magazines: Are loose detonators and boosters stored in their boxes? (No loose items) #C8

Magazines: Check the magazine record book, errors to be signed off and stocktakes complete. #C8

Magazines: Spot check a stock item, complete a full count and compare to records. #C8

Magazines: Is the stock rotated, first in first out? #C8

Magazines: Did the MK allow you to carry a phone or 2-way radio into the magazine?

Magazines: Is there evidence of 2 person sign in/out of explosives?

Is the building / container suitable for storage of the product? #DRA

AN: Is there sufficient fire break cleared and free from all vegetation within 15m of the AN storage structure.

AN: Is the wall cladding in good condition? (Check damage and corrosion)

AN: Is the roof cladding in good condition? (Check damage and corrosion and working at heights compliance plates)

AN: Is the storage shed able to vented to atmosphere? #DRA

AN: Is the building/storage area able to be locked and secure and are secure when the area is vacated? #DRA

AN: Is the EIP signage correct? (UN:1942, 1Y, 5.1 Diamond, supplier and RTIO contact details, Clear on approach and legible) #DRA

AN: Are the concrete gutters in good condition and grate clear of debris?

AN: Are there spill kits and dedicated waste buckets available? (Check spill kits for general rubbish)

AN: Where general waste bins available check for AN waste?

AN: Is the housekeeping of a high standard?

AN: Is the loader parked >10m from the store?

AN: Is the loader free of leaks and damage: (Check loader and loader prestart) #DRA

AN: Are augers, conveyors and hoppers in good condition? (Oil leaks and corrosion, conveyor guarding)

AN: Is the drainage effective? (Open drains, pooling, AN runoff, evaporation pond condition)

AN: Is the fire fighting equipment in good condition? (Check test date and for brass fittings)

AN: Are there adequate fire extinguisher (dry chemical or foam) to deal with vehicle fire/s? (vehicle unload/load points, vehicle park up points) #DRA

AN: Does the fire fighting equipment have sufficient water pressure?

AN: Is electrical equipment concealed? (No exposed wiring, build-up of oxidisation TACN)

AN: Are eye wash stations and safety showers checked and tested regularly?

AN: Are SDS available close to the store? (Check SDS within 5 yr date and section 10 of SDS of Stability)

AN: Is the internal walls in good condition? (Loader damage, or wall deterioration)

AN: Is there evidence of stock rotation?

AN: Is the hopper intact and in good condition?

Does site have incline auger?

Are there signs of grease and/or crushed AN gathering under auger?

AN: Has planned maintenance been conducted on for all augers? SAP REPORT XXX

AN: Are all grates intact and covered at delivery points? (delivery points including inground hopper)

AN: Are electrical equipment has a rating of not less than IP65, where there is a risk of corrosion from AN? #DRA

AN: Evap pond netting

Is the building / container suitable for storage of the product? #DRA

ANE: Are the tanks in good conditions? (Corrosion, leaks, cleanliness)

ANE: Do the pumps look in good condition? (Corrosion, leaks, cleanliness)

ANE: Has planned maintenance been conducted on for all pumps? SAP REPORT XXX

Does site have NAPCO/MONO Pumps?

ANE: Do the pipe work, hoses and couplings look in good condition?

ANE: Is the fire fighting equipment in good condition? (Check test date and for brass fittings)

ANE: Are there adequate fire extinguisher (dry chemical or foam) to deal with vehicle fire/s? (vehicle unload/load points, vehicle park up points) #DRA

ANE: Does transfer points have spill trays? (Where hoses are routinely disconnected) #DRA

ANE: Is the concrete pads and surrounding bollards intact and in good condition?

ANE: Are the EIP visible and correct? (UN:3375, 1Y, 5.1 Diamond, supplier and RTIO contact details, Clear on approach and legible.) #DRA

ANE: Does ANE pipework have labelling for content and direction of flow? #DRA

ANE: Is the tank/or control panel able to be locked and secure when the area is vacated? #DRA

ANE: Is the load cells readout working? (check ECS webpage)

ANE: Are eye wash stations and safety showers checked and tested regularly?

ANE: Is housekeeping around the ANE tanks of high quality?

ANE: Are there spill kits and dedicated waste buckets available? (ANE/AN waste shall be segregated) #DRA

ANE: Are waste buckets labelled? (Best practice “ANE Waste” and “5.1 Oxidising Agent”)

ANE: Is the waste in a manageable and secure state? (not excessive, left sitting for long periods, etc)

ANE: Where general waste bins available are they adequately excluded from ANE? Minimum requirement: 5m exclusion

ANE: Are SDS available close to the tanks? (Check SDS within 5yr date and Section 10 of SDS of Stability) #DRA

ANE: Is there evidence of stock rotation?

ANE: Are the dip stick inspection hatch and the breather free of obstructions allowing tank to vent to atmosphere? #DRA

ANE: Are the tank manholes (top) held together by nylon bolts?

ANE: Earthing shall be installed on opposite corners of each tank.

ANE: Are all electrical wiring in contact with ANE rate IP55 of greater? #DRA

Gasser: Is the pod in good conditions? (Corrosion, leaks, cleanliness)

Gasser: Are the SDS available inside the pod & in date

Gasser: Is gasser waste segregated form AN/ANE waste? (Gasser is a sensitiser, waste NOT to be mixed)

Gasser: Is the correct PPE available for handling gasser? (As per relevant SDS)

Gasser: Is there a safety eye wash/shower unit within 5m of the pod?

Gasser: Are there spill kits available close by?

Gasser: Is gasser transferred between IBC and storage pod in a safe manner? (Electric Spear pump used)