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Accident Prevention Policy

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Environmental Accident Prevention Plan,

Lagan Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad,

Co. Westmeath.

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Document Control Details Control Item Details Document Owner/ Curator

Brian Reynolds

Security Classification Confidential Supersedes Revision Level D File Location W Drive/ISO 14001/Accident Prevention Policy Document Number APP

Revision History Revision Level Date Revision

description Originator

A 22/01/2004 First Revision B.Reynolds B 14/01/2004 Second Revision B. Reynolds C 07/03/2005 Cyclone Blockage B.Reynolds D 14/05/2007 Reference ‘Atex Report’ B.Reynolds E 16/06/2008 Sec2.3 COD daily

testing frequency to weekly

B.Reynolds

F 16/06/2008 Sec 3.4 – Bund integrity test method.

B.Reynolds

Approvals Approver Function Location Tom McManus Quality Manager Kinnegad

Notification List Function Site Quality Department: Tom McManus Lagan Cement

Distribution List Function Site Department Heads Admin Building Environmental Officer Admin Building CCR Operators CCR Room Jude Lagan Admin Building

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Contents Section1 Introduction Section 2 Surface Water Pollution Section 3 Groundwater Pollution Section 4 Dust Spillage. Section 5 Air Pollution Section 6 Flooding Section 7 Power Loss Section 8 Waste Management Section 9 Maintenance Section 10 Emergency Response. Section 11 Cyclone Blockages Section 12 Explosion Protection Document ‘Atex Report’.

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Accident Prevention Policy

Section 1 Introduction

The content of this document is concerned with the prevention of accidents in Lagan Cement Ltd, that could lead to a possible impact on the environment. Apart from risks to the environment, there are many health and safety issues to be addressed. These issues are dealt with the Lagan Cement Limited, Health and Safety Management Manual. The Health and Safety Management Manual deals with the following areas:

• Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Policy Statements

• Health and Safety Policy – Individual Duties and Responsibilities.

• Health and Safety Policy – Arrangements for Carrying out the Health and

Safety • policy and Performance records.

• Health and safety legislation guidelines.

• Lagan Groups forms and policy

• Policy on Contractors

• Lagan group Management H&S bulletins.

• Lagan Group Operative H&S Guidelines.

• Health and Safety Plan Template.

The Accident Prevention Policy will deal directly with preventing environmental accidents from occurring at Lagan Cement. The Emergency Response Plan should also be consulted as the plan deals with prevention of, as well as response to environmental hazards.

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Section 2

Surface Water Pollution

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Containment of Pollution

2.3 IPC Licence Monitoring Requirements

2.4 Data From IPC Analysers

2.5 Equipment Calibration

2.6 Responsibility

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2.1 Introduction:

Lagan Cement emit water into the local Kinnegad River. No chemical effluent results from the cement manufacturing process. To prevent any accident resulting in pollution of the Kinnegad River, the following safe guards have been put in place.

2.2 Containment of Pollution: To assist in the dilution and settlement of waste water from the site, a number of containment and settlement lagoons have been constructed between the plant and the Kinnegad River. The containment and settlement areas consist of :

• Terrace Sump: 6400m3 capacity • Balancing Pond: 5,500m3 capacity. • Pre-Settlement Lagoon: 5,500m3 capacity. • Settlement Lagoon: 20,000m3 capacity.

Terrace Sump: All surface water from the plant is initially collected in the terrace sump. The terrace sump is capable of containing 6,400m3 of water. If a spillage should occur on-site and enter the water system via the terrace sump, the pumps can be automatically stopped and the pollutant contained in the terrace sump for clean-up.

Balancing Pond: Water is pumped directly to the balancing pond from the terrace sump and limestone quarry. Again the outlet valve on the balancing pond can be closed if water containment within the balancing pond is required.

Pre-Settlement/Settlement Lagoon. Before the water enters the final settlement lagoon, an oil trap has been installed. Continuous monitoring of the outflow from the settlement lagoon as per the IPPC licence requirements has been installed. Any breach of the licence will automatically shut off the outlet valve to the river. This is an important feature to prevent any accidental water spillage from entering the system.

Sewage Treatment Plant: To prevent any water pollution from sewerage on site, a modern sewage treatment plant has been installed. The plant treats the effluent to a standard of 20mg/l BOD and 30mg/l suspended solids. Further dilution of water before entering the river will improve water quality. .

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2.3 IPPC Licence Monitoring Requirements:

In order to minimise a pollution accident occurring, monitoring as per the IPPC licence is required. The frequency of water monitoring carried out is as follows: Parameter Frequency Flow Continuous Temperature Continuous pH Continuous Chemical Oxygen Demand Weekly Biochemical Oxygen Demand Weekly Mineral oils Daily Suspended Solids Continuous/Daily Oils/Fats/grease Monthly Nitrate Quarterly Total Ammonia Quarterly Toxicity Once-Off 2.4 Data From IPPC Analysers:

All results are kept by the Environmental Officer for inspection.

2.5 Equipment Calibration:

All the water analyser equipment is calibrated on a yearly basis. Calibration results are kept in the ‘Calibration Certs’ folder. 2.6 Responsibility: If the surface water pollution prevention policy should failure in any form, it is the responsibility of the environmental officer to initiate further investigation and corrective action as per.

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Section 3

Groundwater Pollution

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Hardstand area

3.3 Drainage

3.4 Storage of Oil

3.5 IPPC Licence Requirements

3.6 Groundwater Result Data

3.7 Responsibility

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3.1 Introduction: In order to prevent against any groundwater pollution, the following measures have been put in place.

3.2 Hardstand Area:

The fact that the plant is a hardstand area, will help prevent any seepage of liquid waste that may occur from entering the subsoil or groundwater.

3.3 Drainage:

All drainage on the plant is directed towards the terrace sump. From the terrace sump, the water is pumped directly to the balancing pond. From the balancing pond, the water flows under gravity to the pre-settlement lagoon and then the final settlement lagoon.

3.4 Storage of Oil:

The protocol used for the bund integrity assessment is in accordance with section 6.6 of the IPPC guidance note on ‘Storage and Transfer of Materials for Scheduled Activities’. Section 6.6 examines the inspection and testing requirements for bunding structures and the procedures involved. The bunds on site tested for integrity are:

• Administration Oil Tank • Facilities Oil Tank • Stores/Workshop Oil Tank. • Atlas Waste Oil Tank. • CCR Oil Tank • Grinding Aid Tank.

All fuel oil tanks on site are bunded to 110% of the storage capacity to ensure against any spillage.

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3.5 IPPC Licence Requirements: The frequency of groundwater monitoring as per the IPPC licence is as follows: Parameter Frequency PH Biannually COD Biannually Conductivity Biannually Nitrate Biannually Total Ammonia Biannually Diesel Range Hydrocarbons. Biannually 3.6 Groundwater Result Data:

All results are kept by the Environmental Officer for inspection.

3.7 Responsibility: If any groundwater monitoring results should be outside EPA licence parameters, it is the responsibility of the environmental officer to initiate further investigation and corrective action.

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Section 4

Dust Spillage

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Silos

4.3 Prevention of Spillages

4.4 Inspection Parameters

4.5 Responsibility

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4.1 Introduction:

It is important that any spillages of process material and cement dust on site are avoided as dust spillages can give rise to ambient dust conditions.

4.2 Silos:

The main potential area for large spillages of process material and cement dust are from over filling of silos.

4.3 Prevention of Spillages:

To prevent any accidental spillages, the level alarm controllers within the silos are inspected on a monthly basis.

4.4 Inspection Parameters:

The condition of the instrument, the steel rope, the drive wheel mechanism and weight connection are inspected as per the description in the ‘actuals’ section of the Maximo maintenance system.

4.5 Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the mechanical management team to ensure all mechanical maintenance is carried out in a correct and timely fashion. It is the responsibility of the environmental officer to periodically check that the maintenance checks are being carried out on a systematic basis.

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Section 5

Air Pollution .

5.1 Introduction (Point Source)

5.2 Maintenance

5.3 IPPC Licence Requirements

5.4 IPPC Licence Monitoring

5.5 Air Pollution (Non Point Source)

5.6 Data from IPPC Analyser

5.7 Responsibility

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5.1 Introduction (Point Sources).

In order to prevent any major accidental dust or gas release, analysers to monitor gas and particulate concentrations and filters to remove particulates from the gas flow have been installed as per the IPPC licence.

5.2 Maintenance:

Correct maintenance and calibration of the filters and analysers on-site is the key element to the prevention of accidental dust and gas releases. The system used for generating and tracking maintenance on site is the Maximo maintenance system. (See Section 9 – Maintenance). 5.3 IPPC Licence Requirements: The licence requires that all gas and dust emitted from the main stack are monitored. To successfully do this, the following monitors have been purchased and put in place.

• ABB Analyser: Measuring SO2, NO and NO2. (Main Stack) • Durag Analyser: Measuring particulate. (Main Stack) • ABB Analyser: Measuring CO and CO2. (Main Stack) • ZDT Analyser: Measuring oxygen. (Main Stack) • Durag Analyser: Measuring particulate. (Cement Mill)

5.4 IPPC Licence Monitoring.

In order to minimise a pollution accident occurring, monitoring as per the IPC licence is required. The frequency of water monitoring carried out is as follows: Parameter Frequency NO Continuous NO2 Continuous CO Continuous CO2 Continuous SO2 Continuous Particulate Continuous

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5.5 Air Pollution (Non point source).

To aid in the prevention of air pollution from cement or process material, continual maintenance of the plant is on going. The continual maintenance will help prevent any powder spills that would lead to dust pollution from non-point sources throughout the factory. In addition to the maintenance work, regular inspections of the site are conducted by the environmental officer. The site is inspected for spillages, general cleanliness, litter etc. Inspections of this nature can help prevent accidents. 5.6 Data From IPPC Analysers:

All results are kept by the Environmental Officer for inspection.

5.7 Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the electrical department to ensure that all analysers are operating correctly. If any analyser was to fail/malfunction, it is the responsibility of the environmental officer to ensure that the back-up procedures are put into action.

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Section 6

Flooding

6.1 Flooding

6.2 Water Storage Capacity

6.3 Rainfall

6.4 Pump System

6.5 Preventative Equipment

6.6 Breakdown Procedure

6.7 Responsibility

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6.1 Introduction:

The fact that Lagan Cement has been built below ground level, in addition to the high water table level, flooding of the foundations of the plant is a risk during heavy rainfall. To prevent this and any knock on effects to the environment, the following preventative measures have been put into place. 6.2 Water Storage Capacity:

A system of drains and sumps have been installed to cater for a 50-year flood. The system consists of a series of level probes within the sumps which are in turn monitored from the central control room. Four groundwater sumps are located on site. Water from all four pumps is directed towards the terrace sump. 6.3 Rainfall:

All drains on-site are directed towards the terrace sump. In the event of heavy rainfall all water will flow via the drainage system to the main terrace sump. 6.4 Pump System:

To deal with increased water levels, the terrace is equipped with a duty, assist and emergency pump. Any area within the plant that is below ground level is equipped with a sump pump. 6.5 Preventative Equipment: Groundwater Sumps The groundwater sumps are fitted with a series of detectors, allowing water to be maintained at a safe level. Terrace Sump: The terrace sump is equipped with a duty, assist and an emergency pump. These are located on the western side of the terrace sump.

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6.6 Breakdown Procedure:

In the event of a water level alarm sounding in the central control room, the following procedure must be followed and initiated by the shift supervisor.

Groundwater Sump Attend to the pump as soon as possible and obtain a stand by pump to allow pumping to continue. The series of water level detectors will give sufficient time to do so.

Terrace Sump Ensure that the assist and/or emergency pumps are operating. Attend to the duty pump as soon as possible.

Limestone quarry Sump Pump In the event of the sump pump failing or a shortage of water for the process, water can be drawn from the well at the batching plant with the aid of a stand by pump.

Shale Quarry Sump Pump In the event of the sump pump failure, a stand-by pump will have to be obtained.

6.7 Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the environmental office to check the status of the groundwater pumps on a daily basis. This is achieved by checking the pump status on the ‘Storm Water and Groundwater System’ mimic of the ECS system. If any pump has malfunctioned, it is the responsibility of the environmental officer to initiate further investigation and corrective action as per condition 2.5.1 of IPC Licence no. 487-04.

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Section 7

Power Loss

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Loss of Power Procedure

7.3 Responsibility

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7.1 Introduction:

Due to all on-line analysers being powered by electricity, a loss of electrical power could lead to a loss of monitoring and proper use of the electrostatic precipitator. It is therefore important that if a break in power occurs, a stand-by is procedure is on hand to prevent any incident resulting in a pollution incident. 7.2 Loss of Power Procedure:

In the event of a loss of power from the national grid, a 250KV generator is available to provide an emergency electrical supply. The generator operates by a manual start only. (See Emergency Response Plan). 7.3 Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the electrical department to maintain the stand-by generator.

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Section 8

Site Waste Management

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Waste Type

8.3 Waste Disposal Documentation

8.4 Responsibility

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8.1 Introduction:

To prevent any accident involving waste on site, it is important that all waste been rendered harmless, stored correctly and disposed of incompliance with IPC licence requirements. The following is a list of all wastes, that if not stored and disposed of correctly, could cause pollution to the environment. All documentation relating to waste disposal is kept by the environmental officer. 8.2 Waste Types

• Fluorescent Tubing. All fluorescent tubing are placed in designated container located in workshop. The waste tubing is disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Irish lamp Recycling Company).

• Batteries. All primary(household) re-chargeable and non-rechargeable batteries are placed in the battery storage unit located in the stores. All wet celled lead acid, (Nickel cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries to be placed in battery container located in garage side of workshop. All waste batteries are disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Returnbatt).

• Waste Oil. All waste oil to be placed in Atlas Oil tank located at the back of garage side of workshop. All waste oils are disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Enva).

• Oil Filters. All waste oil filters to be placed in special bin located in garage side of workshop. All waste oil filters are disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Enval).

• Oil Dri Waste oil-dri is to be placed in plastic bags, tagged and placed in labelled drums located in the workshop for disposal. All waste oil dri are disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Enva).

• Soiled Rags Waste oily rags are to be placed in labelled drums in workshop for disposal. All waste soiled rags are disposed of through a licensed disposal firm (Enva).

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8.3 Waste Disposal Documentation:

All waste disposal documentation is held by the environmental officer.

8.4 Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the environmental officer to ensure all waste is stored and disposed of correctly.

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Section 9

Maintenance System

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Responsibility

9.3 Preventative Action

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9.1 Introduction:

The maintenance system utilised at Lagan Cement Ltd is the Maximo maintenance system. This system allows work orders to be set up for individual pieces of equipment throughout the plant. A date and frequency of maintenance can also be established. The system will generate a work order for the relevant equipment and assign to the relevant department. The same criteria is applied for the calibration of any equipment that is required.

In addition the system allows for work order tracking. This enables work orders to be tracked on the system for completion purposes.

This system is used to prevent any accident occurring from the failure of any environmental abatement/ treatment control of equipment. In addition it is used for the maintenance and calibration of equipment as described in the previous sections.

9.2 Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of each department to successfully close out on all work orders raised. On a monthly basis, the maintenance engineer complies a list of all outstanding work orders and this is then reviewed at a management level.

For all work orders relating to compliance with IPPC licence, it is the responsibility of the environmental officer to ensure that they are correctly carried out.

9.3 Preventative Action:

Lagan Cement proactively identifies and eliminates potential causes of non-conformance.

Preventative action at Lagan Cement takes the following forms:

• Management reviews of the Environmental Management System to detect and eliminate potential causes of non-conformances.

• Timely review of performance against objectives at all levels identifies opportunities for preventative action,

• Internal audits are used to drive preventative action.

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Section 10

Emergency Response.

10.1 Emergency Telephone Numbers 10.2 Emergency Response Notification Conditions

10.2.1 Notification to EPA 10.2.2 Notification to Local Authority 10.2.3 Notification to Eastern Regional Fisheries Board

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10.1 Emergency Telephone Numbers

Name Telephone Address Accident& Emergency Nearest Doctor Fire Services Garda Station Electric Company Water Services Telephone Company Local Authority (Out of office hours) Safety Advisor Health and Safety Authority Plant Director (J.Lagan) Production Manager (F.Murnane) Technical Manager (Tom McManus) Environmental Protection Agency Eastern Regional Fisheries Board.

044-9340221 or 999 044-9375929 112 or 999 044 9341794 044-9375112 044-9344946 044-9375420 086-8034148 (emergency) 044-9341716 044-9431238 1890 445 335 087 9454162 (Ext 204) 01-6147000 044-79200 087-9786242 (Emergency) 044-79200 086-2605263 087 7996035 (Ext 226) 01-2680100 053 9160600 (out of hours) Fax: 01 2680199 01 -2787022

Mullingar County Hospital, Westmeath. Health Centre Kinnegad Lynn Business Park, Mullingar Main Street, Kinnegad Castle Street, Mullingar Kinnegad Sewage Treatment Works Lynn Business Park, Mullingar. Meath County Council Trim Lagan Cement James Joyce Street, Dublin 1 Lagan Cement Lagan Cement Lagan Cement Clonskeagh, Dublin 14. 15a Main Street Blackrock. Dublin.

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10.2 Emergency Response Notification Conditions 10.2.1 Notification to EPA

All notification to the Environmental Protection Agency is to be reported to the Agency by the Environmental Officer, after consultation with the Technical Manager or Production Manager. The exception will be in the case of an emergency at weekends or out of normal working hours. In this instance, notification by telephone will be made by the shift manager to the EPA after consultation with the Technical manager or Production manager. The environmental officer will send in writing (in triplicate) details on the emergency, root cause and corrective action to the EPA on the next working day.

The Environmental Agency will have to be notified on the following:

1. Any release to atmosphere from any potential emission point. 2. Any emission which does not comply with the requirements of the IPPC

licence 3. Any malfunction or breakdown of control equipment or monitoring

equipment that is likely to lead to loss of control of any abatement system at the site.

4. Any incident with the potential for environmental contamination of surface water or groundwater, or posing an environmental threat to air or land, or requiring an emergency response by the Local Authority.

5. Any ESP trip-out.

10.2.2 Notification to Local Authority

All notification to Meath County Council is to be reported by the Environmental Officer, after consultation with the Technical or Production Manager. The exception will be in the event of an emergency at weekends or out of normal working hours. In this instance, notification will be made the shift supervisor after consultation with the Technical Manager or Production Manager. Where telephone notification is made by the shift manager, written notification will be made by the environmental officer on the next working day to both the local authority and the EPA.

Meath County Council should be notified under the following conditions:

‘In the case of any incident which relates to discharges to water, the licensee shall notify the Local Authority and the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board as soon as practicable after such an incident’.(Condition 11.3)

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10.2.3 Notification to Eastern Regional Fisheries Board.

All notification to Eastern Regional Fisheries Board are to be reported by the Environmental Officer, after consultation with the Technical Manager or Production Manager. The exception will be in the event of an emergency at weekends or out of normal working hours. In this instance, notification (telephone call) will be made by the shift supervisor after consultation with the Technical Manager or Production Manager. Where telephone notification is made by the shift manager, written notification will be made by the environmental officer on the next working day to both the fisheries board and the EPA.

Eastern Regional Fisheries Board should be notified under the following conditions:

‘In the case of any incident which relates to discharges to water, the licensee shall notify the Local Authority and the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board as soon as practicable after such an incident’.(Condition 11.3)

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Section 11

Cyclone Blockages.

11.1 Response to Cyclone Blockages

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11.1 Response to Cyclone Blockages The following are the actions to be taken in the event of a cyclone blockage occurring.

1. If any cyclone cone pressure turns towards positive i. Check general trend for tower positive ii. If no other pressure has changed check operation of tipper valve under

the cyclone. If the tipper valve is not moving stop feed immediately iii. If the tipper valve is moving freely blow out the pressure lines. If

pressure reading remains positive check cyclone cone for build up iv. If the cone is clear get the shift electrician to replace the instrument.

2. If any cyclone cone pressure goes open loop or reading goes to 0mbar, stop

feed immediately

3. Keep minimum fuel on kiln in preparation for restart

4. Check the pendulum flap on the cyclone cone. If the tipper valve is moving freely blow out the pressure lines. If the pressure reading remains positive check cyclone cone for build up. If the cone is clear restart kiln feed and get the shift electrician to replace instrument.

5. If the cone is blocked: i. Sound the flush alarm ii. Stop the main burner iii. Maintain under pressure on the tower with minimum necessary ID

fan speed. iv. Tie open the pendulum flap v. Put all no entry chains in place on the tower, access is limited to

personnel involved in clearing the blockage. vi. Using air cannons, air lances and cardox attempt to move the build

up as quickly as possibility. The longer the material is left in the cyclone the more difficult it will be to remove. Correct PPE must be worn by everyone on the tower.

vii. Do not open any of the cyclone doors until you have confirmed that the level of material in the cyclone is below door level.

6. When build up has been removed start kiln heat up.

Note: the procedure for dealing with cyclone blockages is documented in the following location: w drive/Production Department Master Folder/CCR/Plant Notes/Kiln/Cyclone Blockage.

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Section 12

Explosion Protection Document ‘Atex Report’.

12.1 Purpose of Explosion Protection Document

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12.1 Purpose of Explosion Protection Document The purpose of the explosion protection document is to provide requirements for controlling flammable and combustible solids, dust, liquids and gases to minimise the threats to employees, neighbouring activities, the public, Lagan cement Ltd property and the environment. Please see Master Copy of Explosive Protection Document.

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0 It’s YOUR life, take SAFETY seriously

Emergency Response Plan Lagan Cement Lansdown House Kinnegad Co. Westmeath

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Document Control Details Control Item Details Document Owner/ Curator Jody Guilfoyle Security Classification High Supersedes Previous emergency plan File Location Emergency Response Plan.doc Revision Number 16

Revision History See Amendment sheet of section 18 of the Safety Statement ..\18-Sec 18-Management Annual Review\Amendment Sheet.doc

Approvals Approver Function Location Frank Murnane Production Manager Admin building

Vinnie Glennon Works Manager Admin building

Distribution List Function Location Department Heads Admin building Safety Representatives CCR Room CCR Operators CCR Room Jude Lagan Admin building Safety Manager Admin building

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Contents: Section

1. Introduction

2. Emergencies 2.1. Emergency Telephone Numbers 2.2. Emergency Notification to the EPA 2.3. Environmental Emergencies 2.4. Emergency Equipment

3. Fire and Explosion 3.1 Offices, Workshops and Occupied Buildings 3.2 Coal Mill, Coal Silo, Coal Storage Shed & Alternative Fuel Storage 3.3 Other Buildings 3.4 Explosion 3.5 Response to Fire Alarm 3.6 Fire and Emergency Drills

4. Spillages 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Liquid Spill to Ground (Preventative) 4.3 Liquid Spill to Surface Water (Preventative) 4.4 Powder Spill on Site. (Preventative) 4.5 Equipment Type and Location. 4.6 Maintenance of Equipment. 4.7 Response to Spillages

5. First Aid 5.1 First Aid Personnel 5.2 First Aid Equipment and Location 5.3 Procedure for Minor Injury. 5.4 Procedure for Major Injury.

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6. Flooding

6.1 Introduction 6.2 Preventative Measures 6.3 Preventative Equipment. 6.4 Breakdown Procedure 6.5 Notification. 6.6 Evacuation

7. Loss of Power 7.1 Stand-By Generator 7.2 Emergency Lighting

8. Bomb Threats, Civil Disturbance and suspicious Packages. 8.1 Bomb Threats 8.2 Civil Disturbance 8.3 Handling Suspicious Packages

9. Rescue from Confined Spaces

9.1 Introduction 9.2 Rescue Procedure 10.3 Rescue Equipment

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Section 1

Introduction

An Emergency consists of any situation that poses immediate and extreme danger to people, property or process. Due to the fact most emergencies are sudden, severe and unexpected, it is extremely important to be properly prepared. Proper preparation helps ensure safety and survival and therefore a written emergency response plan is the best preparation tool for handling emergencies. The aim of the plan is to put in place a set of preventative and corrective procedures, so that in the case of an emergency situation, response is automatic and everyone is aware of their own role.

Emergency Arrangements 1. Introduction 2. Emergencies 3. Fire and Explosions 4. Emergency Response Teams 5. Spills 6. First Aid 7. Flooding 8. Loss of Power 9. Bomb Threats 10. Rescue from confined spaces

Communications Communications in the event of an emergency will be by radio. The CCR operator will advise all other radio users that there will be radio silence on all channels except for emergency communications. The CCR Operator will advise all radio users when normal communications may resume.

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Section 2

Emergencies

2.1 Emergency Telephone Numbers

2.2 Emergency Notification to the EPA 2.3 Environmental Emergencies

2.4 Emergency Equipment

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2.1 Emergency Telephone Numbers

Name Telephone Address Accident & Emergency Nearest Doctor Fire Services Garda Station Electric Company Water Services Telephone Company Local Authority Safety Manager Health and Safety Authority Works Manager (V.Glennon) Production Manager (F.Murnane)

044-9340221 or 999 044-9375929 112 or 999 044 9341794 044-9375112 044-9344946 044-9375420 086-8034148 (emergency) 044-9341716 044-9340861 046-21581 087 9454162 01-6147000 044-9379211 087-2426297 044-9379228 087-7973370

Mullingar County Hospital, Westmeath. Health Centre Kinnegad Lynn Business Park, Mullingar Main Street, Kinnegad Castle Street, Mullingar Kinnegad Sewage Treatment Works Lynn Business Park, Mullingar. Westmeath County Council, Mullingar Meath County Council Lagan Cement James Joyce St, Dublin 1 Lagan Cement Lagan Cement

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2.2 Emergency Notification to E.P.A All notification to the Environmental Protection Agency are to be reported to the agency by the Environmental officer, after consultation with the Production Manager, at weekends or out of normal working hours, notifications will be made by the production manager, telephone notifications are to be confirmed by the completion of the prescribed form and faxed to the EPA. Personnel to be notified in case of an emergency may be found in Section 2.1.

2.3 Environmental Emergency The under mentioned conditions constitute an environmental emergency

• Contamination of the Kinnegad River

Other parts of the process that as a result of the malfunction of equipment, cause specified emission limits to be breached, and which can be brought under control are not deemed to be an environmental emergency.

The Environmental Agency will have to be notified on the following: 1. Any release to atmosphere from any potential emission point. 2. Any emission which does not comply with the requirements of the IPPC

licence 3. Any malfunction or breakdown of control equipment or monitoring equipment

that is likely to lead to loss of control of any abatement system at the site. 4. Any incident with the potential for environmental contamination of surface

water or groundwater, or posing an environmental threat to air or land, or requiring an emergency response by the Local Authority.

5. Any ESP trip-out.

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2.4 Emergency Equipment

2.4.1 Maintenance of Equipment All treatment/abatement, control and monitoring equipment shall be calibrated and maintained when in use.

2.4.2 Breakdown Procedures In the event of the breakdown of any treatment/abatement, control and monitoring equipment, which is likely to lead to the loss of control of any abatement system, will be attended as soon as possible.

2.4.3 Shut-down and Notification. The following is a procedure to alert process managers and process control personal as to when shutdown procedures should commence and the correct notification and recording procedures.

Plant Machinery 1. If statutory emission levels are exceeded as per Schedule 1(i) Emissions to

Atmosphere, IPPC Licence Register Number: 487, the production manager must be notified and corrective action taken as per his instruction.

2. Any emission, which does not comply, with Schedule 1(i) Emissions to Atmosphere, IPPC licence Register Number: 487, must be notified to the Environmental Protection Agency as soon as practicable.

Cement Kiln 1. If there is loss of operation of the electrostatic precipitator for more than 30

minutes, the cement kiln shall be taken off line. (See Kiln Shutdown Procedure)

2. Details of such a shutdown shall be noted in a logbook as per Condition 5.6 of IPPC Licence Register Number: 487. Details must include the time, duration, cause and corrective action taken.

3. If the electrostatic precipitator should trip out, the production manager must be notified and a Root Cause Analysis completed.

4. Notification must also be given to the Environmental Protection Agency as soon as practicable in the event of an electrostatic precipitator trip-out.

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Section 3

Fire and Explosions

3.1 Offices, Workshops and Occupied Buildings

3.2 Coal Mill, Coal Silo, Coal Storage Shed, Woodchip Building & Alternative Fuel Storage

3.3 Other Buildings

3.4 Explosion

3.5 Response to Fire Alarm

3.6 Fire and Emergency Drill

Fire monitors are appointed throughout the plant and responsible for carrying out their duties as detailed in the Plant Fire Plan.

Emergency lighting is installed on all access stairways and exit points and has a capability of providing lighting for two hours.

Emergency escape routes are indicated by signs and escape route maps that are located at the final exit points from each floor of the buildings. Lagan Cement has carried out an Area Zone Classification In Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Risk Assessment. Please refer to the Explosion Protection Document. Lagan Cement has carried out a Fire Water Risk Assessment.

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3.1 Offices, Workshops and other Buildings The following action is to taken on discovering a fire.

1. Sound the alarm by activating the nearest alarm, inform the CCR operator by radio or contact reception.

2. Evacuate the building 3. Fire Marshal to coordinate evacuation and access for emergency services. 4. Tackle the fire if trained to use a fire extinguisher. 5. If the fire cannot be controlled, instruct the CCR operator to call the fire

services. 6. CCR operator to inform weighbridge personnel that fire services have been

called. 7. Fire marshal or appointee to direct fire services to the scene of the fire. 8. Do not return to the scene of the fire until advised to do so by the fire services.

3.2 Fire (Coal Mill, Coal Silo, MBM Silo, Coal Storage Sheds & Alternative Fuel Storage) 1. Sound the alarm by informing the CCR operator. Inform operator to call fire

services and inform the weighbridge personnel. 2. Evacuate building 3. The Alternative Fuel building is equipped with CCTV monitoring.

Temperature checks are carried out every shift of the material stored in the bays when plant is in shutdown. During planned shutdowns the bays will be emptied. This temperature is then logged in the CCR log book. In the event that the alternative fuel that is stored in the bays reaches its critical limit, water must be doused onto the area that is in excess of the safe temperature. There is a fire hose reel located beside the alternative fuel building and in the tunnel system. If the fuel ignites the fire service must be called immediately along with management.

4. Fire Marshal to coordinate evacuation and access for emergency services. 5. Tackle the fire with a hose reel and CO2 fire extinguisher if trained to do so. 6. Fire marshal to direct fire services to the scene of the fire. 7. Do not return to the scene of the fire until advised to do so by the fire services.

8. The Fine coal silos, MBM silos, Coal Mill bag filter and Coal mill all have CO2 and water dosing systems. There are CO & temperature monitors on all storage silos and the building has fire detection. All this is monitored from the central control room.

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3.3 Other Buildings 1. Inform the CCR operator by radio or phone if available. 2. Evacuate the building 3. Fire Marshal to coordinate evacuation and access for emergency services. 4. Tackle the fire if trained to use a fire extinguisher 5. If the fire cannot be controlled, instruct the CCR operator to call the fire

services. 6. CCR operator to call out fire services 7. CCR operator to inform weighbridge personnel that fire services have been

called. 8. Fire marshal to direct fire services to the scene of the fire. 9. Do not return to the scene of the fire until advised to do so by the fire services.

3.4 Explosion In the event of an explosion, there may be structural danger, fire and injuries to personnel. The following procedure must be followed:

1. Inform the CCR operator to sound the alarm and to call out the emergency services.

2. CCR operator to inform weighbridge personnel that fire services have been called.

3. Evacuate all personnel to the designated assembly points. 4. Fire marshal to activate response plan. 5. Do not return to the scene of the fire until advised to do so by the emergency

services/fire marshal.

3.5 Response to Hearing Fire Alarm 1. Leave the building by the nearest exit. 2. Do not run or stop to collect personnel belongings. 3. Close all doors behind you. 4. Proceed immediately to the designated assembly point. (See Map). 5. Remain at assembly point until you are told by a member of the emergency

response team that it is safe to leave. 6. The fire marshals are responsible for the roll call. 7. Day works contractors are under the control of the department Line Manager

who has a list of who is on site on any day.

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3.6 Fire and Emergency Drills 1. Fire and Emergency drills are practiced biannually. Each fire marshal is

responsible for a specific area and holds a fire drill in that area every 6 months. The results of the fire drill are discussed at the following safety committee meeting and any learning’s are discussed and issued.

2. The timing of fire and emergency drills should be agreed between the production manager and plant director.

3. The date of the fire drill should be recorded along with any lessons learnt. 4. The CCR operator should be instructed not to call the emergency services.

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Section 4

Spillage

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Liquid Spill to Ground (Prevention)

4.3 Liquid Spill to Surface Water (Prevention)

4.4 Powder Spill On-Site (Prevention)

4.5 Equipment Type and Location

4.6 Maintenance of Equipment

4.7 Response to Spillages

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4.1 Introduction The two type of possible spillages from the cement works include a liquid spill (oil/fuel) and a powder spill. The main areas at risk to a liquid spill are the site works and the surrounding surface water.

4.2 Liquid Spill to Ground. (Prevention) 1. All fuel storage tanks on site are bunded to 110% of the storage capacity to

ensure against any accidental spillage.

2. All refuelling operations will take place on suitably protected hardstand area.

3. The fuel storage tank used for vehicles and kiln start-ups is a double skinned bunded tank.

4. All drains around the site drain to the terrace sump. Therefore any spills of liquid into the drainage system will enter the terrace sump. From the terrace sump, the water is pumped to the balancing pond and then flows to the settlement lagoon that is fitted with a petrol interceptor.

4.3 Liquid Spill to Surface Water (Prevention)

1. All water around the plant is directed via the drainage system to the terrace sump. From here the water will be pumped to the balancing pond and by gravity to the settlement ponds. In the event of a spillage into the water system, the spillage can be contained within the ponds until a suitable cleanup procedure has taken place.

2. All sewage from the plant will be treated with an effluent discharge standard of 20mg/l BOD and suspended solids to 30mg/l. Water from the treatment plant will enter the water system via the terrace sump.

3. An oil trap is located at the settlement lagoon to remove any oil/petrol from the surface water before entering the Kinnegad River.

4. Control of flow to the surrounding watercourse is important. An automated flow control valve has been fitted to the outlet of the settlement lagoon. If limits of pH, turbidity, flow, and temperature are exceeded, discharge to the Kinnegad River will cease. Discharge to the Kinnegad River will only resume when values are within designated limits.

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4.4 Powder Spill On-Site (Prevention) 1. To aid in the prevention of powder spill, continual maintenance of the plant is

on going.

2. In addition to maintenance, quarterly inspections of fugitive emissions around the works will be implemented. Works area to be inspected for emissions, spills, dust accumulation, damage to enclosures, general cleanliness, site appearance, litter and evidence of fly tipping.

4.5 Equipment Type and Location

Equipment Type Equipment Location (a) Personal Protective Equipment Overalls

Safety Footwear Eye Protection Hearing Protection Dust Mask Gloves Safety Helmets

Stores

(b) Spill Kit Containment booms Absorbent Granules Disposal Bags

Stores

4.6 Maintenance of Equipment 1. All PPE is automatically re-ordered as essential stock item. 2. Contents of Spill Kit are to be replaced after use and checked on a monthly

basis.

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4.7 Response to Spillage

4.7.1 Liquid Spill On-Site On detection of a liquid spill on site, the following procedure should be followed:

1. Notify the CCR operator

2. CCR operator to inform the process manager.

3. Process manager to direct the stoppage of the liquid flow.

4. The flow of the polluting liquid should be stopped at source.

5. Contain the polluting liquid as close to the source as possible.

6. If necessary construct temporary bunds around the polluting liquid to prevent the pollutant reaching any watercourse.

7. When spill is contained, determine hazards associated with the pollutant and wear correct protective clothing when cleaning up the spill.

8. Use suitable material to absorb the spill. Used absorbent material should be removed, seal in bags or containers and removed by an authorised waste carrier.

9. After clean up, the source of the spillage must be thoroughly investigated and immediate remedial action taken to prevent a recurrence.

10. Notify the production manager.

4.7.2 LIQUID SPILL TO TERRACE SUMP On detection of a liquid spill, the following steps should be taken.

1. Inform CCR operator of spill.

2. CCR operator is to inform the process manager of the situation. The flow of the polluting liquid should be stopped at source.

3. Contain any pollutant, which has entered the water system within the terrace sump and ponds on site. Isolate terrace sump duty pump.

4. Remove contaminants by independent pumping.

5. When spill is contained, determine hazards associated with the pollutant and wear correct protective clothing when cleaning up the spill.

6. After cleanup, the source of the spillage must be thoroughly investigated and immediate remedial action taken.

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7. If the case of a spillage, the production manager must be notified. The following bodies should also be notified, the Eastern Fisheries Board, Meath County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency.

4.7.3 Powder Spill on Site

On the detection of a powder spill, the following steps should be taken.

1. Inform the CCR operator of the spill.

2. CCR operator is to inform the process manager of the situation.

3. If a dust spill should occur on site, the source of the spillage should be located and stopped.

4. If the spill should occur under dry and windy conditions, it may be necessary to dampen the spill with water to minimise the release of wind blown particles.

5. If the spill has been stopped and there and the material cannot spread, it is important to determine the hazards associated with the pollutant and wear the correct protective clothing.

6. For minor spills, a brush and shovel should be used to remove the spillage. The spillage should then be returned to the process. In the case of the coal mill, the vacuum suction unit should be used.

7. For major spills, a vacuum suction unit should be used. The spill should be returned to the process.

8. If it is not possible to return the spill to the process, then an approved waste contractor should be used to dispose of the waste.

9. After clean up actions have been taken, the source of the spillage must be thoroughly investigated and immediate remedial action taken.

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Section 5

First Aid

5.1 First Aid Personnel.

5.2 First Aid Equipment and Location.

5.3 Procedure for minor injury.

5.4 Procedure for major Injury.

The first aid room is located in the central control room.

Trained First Aiders are available at all times by contacting the shift CCR Operator.

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5.1 First Aiders (To date)

Name Department Contact Point Telephone Number

S Beirne J De Lange J Fitzgerald J Mathews C Mulvin P Myles G Power S Leavy J Cahill

A Cosgrove T Coyne O Ennis P Hanley S Hynes A Nulty

M O Grady G Ghee

B Keegan J Hughes A Lyons

Mechanical Production Production Production Electrical

CCR CCR

Electrical Quarry

Electrical Production

Administration Production Production Production Production Electrical Electrical

Production Production

Workshop CCR CCR CCR

Workshop CCR CCR

Workshop CCR

Workshop Bagging

Administration CCR CCR CCR CCR

Workshop Workshop

CCR CCR

9379239 9379258 9379258 9379258 9379235 9279258 9379258 9379235 9379258 9279235 937924 9379231 9379258 9379237 9379258 9379258 9379207 9379235 9379258 9379258

5.2 First Aid Equipment & Location. Located in CCR room, administration and welfare buildings, stores, workshops, cabs of loading shovels, vehicle of quarry manager. Throughout the plant there are posters illustrating the locations of all first aid locations and fire assemble points.

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5.3 Procedure for Minor Injury. In the event of a minor injury on site, the following steps should be taken.

1. First Aid personnel called by telephone/radio.

2. First Aid Personnel attends scene.

3. Decision by first aid personnel if injury can be treated.

If YES

1. Administer Treatment

2. Process Manager/Department Head to complete accident report and inform department head.

3. Employee returns to work.

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If NO

1. Administer Emergency Treatment

2. Call Ambulance or bring casualty to Emergency Room in Mullingar Hospital

1. Contact Process Manager/Control Room for transport and driver.

2. Inform the works manager, Health and safety manager and head of department.

3. Relevant Line Manager/Department Head to complete accident report and inform department head.

4. Relevant Line Manager/Department Head to complete health and safety report form where applicable.

5.4 Procedure for Major Injury If there is a major injury on site the following procedure should be followed:

1. Inform CCR operator.

2. First Aid Personnel called by CCR operator.

3. First Aid Personnel attends scene.

4. Administer emergency treatment.

5. CCR operator calls ambulance. Telephone 999

6. Process manager to station personnel at site entrance to quickly escort ambulance to scene of accident.

7. Inform works manager, Health & Safety Manager and Head of Department.

8. Complete first aid report and fill in accident report form AR1.

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 22 of 30

Section 6

Flooding

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Preventative Measures

6.3 Preventative Equipment

6.4 Breakdown

6.5 Notification

6.6 Evacuation

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 23 of 30

6.1 Introduction. Due to the high water table there is a risk during periods of prolonged heavy rainfall of flooding to the foundations of the plant. Therefore it is vital to control surface water levels to ensure there is no risk to people or plant and equipment.

6.2 Preventative Measures To aid against the risk of flooding, the following preventative measures have been put in place.

1. On site a system of drains and sumps has been designed to cater for a 50-year flood. The system consists of a series of level probes within the sumps, which are in turn monitored from the central control room. Failure of the pump to start will activate an alarm in the control room. Four groundwater sumps are located on site. Water from all four is pumped directly to the terrace sump.

2. To deal with increased levels of water, the terrace sump is equipped with a duty, assist and emergency pump.

3. Any area within the plant that is below ground level is equipped with a sump pump.

6.3 Preventative Equipment

6.3.1 Groundwater Sumps. The ground water sumps are fitted with a series of water level detectors, allowing water to be maintained at a safe level.

6.3.2 Terrace Sump. The terrace sump is equipped with a duty, assist and an emergency pump. These are located on the western side of the terrace sump.

6.4 Breakdown Procedure. In the event of a water level alarm sounding in the central control room, the following procedure must be followed and initiated by the process manager.

6.4.1 Groundwater Sump. 1. Attend to the pump as soon as possible and obtain a stand by pump to allow

pumping to continue. The series of water level detectors will give sufficient time to do so.

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H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 24 of 30

6.4.2 Terrace Sump 1. Ensure that the assist and /or emergency pumps are operating. 2. Attend to the duty pump as soon as possible.

6.4.3 Limestone Quarry Sump Pump In the event of the sump pump failing or a shortage of water for the process, water can be drawn from the well at the batching plant with the aid of a stand by pump.

6.4.4 Shale Quarry Sump Pump In the event of the sump pump failure, a stand by pump will have to be obtained.

6.5 Notification In the event of a water level alarm sounding in the control room, the following personnel should be notified:

1. CCR operator to inform the process manager 2. Process manager to inform production manger 3. Production manager to inform plant director

6.6 Evacuation In the event of flood waters rising to a level to cause danger to personnel the evacuation procedure will be implemented and the emergency services called out.

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 25 of 30

Section 7

Loss of Power

7.1 Stand by Generator

7.2 Emergency Lighting

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H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 26 of 30

7.1 Stand By Generator In the event of loss of power from the national grid, a 250KVA generator is available to provide an emergency electrical supply for the process part of the plant only.

The generator operators by a manual start only. The procedure is s follows:

1. CCR operator will inform the shift team lead / process manager.

2. Shift team lead / process manager will nominate a shift operative and shift electrician who will:

a. Start the kiln diesel engine. b. Proceed to fuel farm to start the diesel generator. c. The shift electrician will proceed to the MCC Room, located at the clinker

cooler and switch on the generator supply.

7.2 Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting will automatically activate with loss of power. Emergency lighting is battery powered and installed on all access stairways and exit points. The emergency lighting has a two-hour capability. In the event of a loss of power, the process manager is to inform the production manager.

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 27 of 30

Section 8

Bomb Threats, Civil Disturbance and Suspicious Packages

8.1 Bomb threats

8.2 Civil Disturbance

8.3 Handling Suspicious Packages

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 28 of 30

8.1 Bomb Threats If you receive a bomb threat over the phone, remain calm and act courteous.

If possible, notify another person to listen on another extension. Take notes on the callers threat, tone, voice, characteristics and background noise. If the caller seems talkative, ask questions such as the following:

When will the bomb go off? Where is the bomb located? What kind of bomb is it? How do you know about this bomb? What is your name? Do you know there are people in this building who could be injured or killed?

Immediately after the call is terminated call 999 and evacuate the Plant and inform the Works Manger and Production Manager.

8.2 Civil Disturbance Civil Disturbance may arise because of partial objection to the presence of the plant in the local area. Do not get involved in discussion with protestors.

1. Call the Gardai on 999. 2. Inform the Works Manager and Production Manager

8.3 Handling Suspicious looking Items If you locate a suspicious looking item, do not handle it.

1. Clear the area immediately. 2. Inform the CCR Operator. 3. Inform Works Manager and Production Manager

4. A decision will then be made to call the Gardai.

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 29 of 30

Section 9

Rescue from Confined Spaces

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Rescue Procedure

9.3 Rescue Equipment

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Lagan Cement Emergency Response Plan

H&S Emergency Response Plan Issue No. 16 Date January 2010 Amendment No. 15 Page 30 of 30

9.1 Introduction Where a casualty has had an accident in a confined space certified on entry as safe, rescuers can enter without rescue breathers, provided there are no indications that the atmosphere has become unsafe. However, if the casualty has collapsed and the cause is unknown, the rescuers must have rescue breathers.

Only trained personnel are to enter confined spaces.

9.2 Rescue Procedure 1. Inform the CCR operator 2. The CCR operator must inform the process manager and alert the emergency

response plan activated. 3. The emergency services are to be contacted and a sentry posted at the

weighbridge to guide the emergency services directly to the location of the incident.

9.3 Rescue Equipment Two safety harnesses with adequate length of rope, taking account of workplace location. Intrinsically safe lighting Tripod Winch Torch Rope (for signalling purposes) Rescue stretcher First Aid Equipment Fire extinguisher Emergency breathing packs Resuscitation equipment Means of Communication

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