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SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER TO MGB
REVISION/APPROVAL SHEET ……………… 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………… 2
APPENDICES ……………… 4
LIST OF FIGURES ……………… 4
LIST OF TABLES ……………… 5
1 INTRODUCTION ………………. 6
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION …………………. 6
1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES …………………. 7
1.3 NATURE OF THE PROJECT …………………. 9
2 GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION …………………. 9
2.1 PROCESS OPERATION …………………. 9
2.1.1 ORE PREPARATION
2.1.2 HIGH PRESSURE ACID LEACH
2.1.3 PRE NEUTRALIZATION AND COUNTER
CURRENT DECANTATION (CCD)
2.1.4 NEUTRALIZATION
2.1.5 DE ZINC
2.1.6 SULFURIZATION
2.1.7 FINAL NEUTRALIZATION
2.2 SERVICE FACILITIES …………………. 12
2.2.1 HYDROGEN SULFIDE PLANT
2.2.2 CHEMICAL PREPARATION
2.2.3 POWER SUPPLY
2.2.4 WATER SUPPLY
2.3 TAILINGS DISPOSAL …………………. 15
2.3.1 TAILINGS DAM
2.3.2 SUPERNATANT
2.3.3 CAUSEWAY AND TRESTLE
2008 SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM
3 LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION …………………. 17
3.1. CBNC SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT …………………. 17
3.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS …………………. 18
3.3 SAFETY PERSONNEL …………………. 18
3.3.1 SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION
3.4 SAFETY BOARDS AND SIGNS …………………. 19
3.4.1 SAFETY POLICY
3.4.2 SAFETY STATISTICS
4 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES …………………. 22
4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY AND
HEALTH RULES …………………. 22
4.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH MANUAL …………………. 22
4.3 SAFETY SIGNS …………………. 23
4.4 RESTRICTED AREAS …………………. 24
4.5 SAFETY CARDS PRACTICES …………………. 25
4.5.1 KY CARD
4.5.2 HHK CARD
4.5.3 4RKY
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5 MEETINGS …………………. 31
5.1 CENTRAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
COMMITTEE (CSHC) MEETING …………………. 32
5.2 CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING …………………. 33
5.3 SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING …………………. 34
5.4 SECRETARIAT MEETING …………………. 34
5.5 DEPARTMENTAL MEETING …………………. 35
5.6 PEP TALK/TURN OVER MEETING …………………. 35
5.7 SEMI ANNUAL SAFETY REVIEW …………………. 35
5.8 SAFETY COORDINATION MEETING …………………. 35
6 PLANNED INSPECTIONS …………………. 36
6.1 WALK THRU INSPECTION …………………. 36
6.1.1 CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.1.2 SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE
6.2 RADIATION MONITORING …………………. 38
6.3 SAFETY INSPECTION TEAM MONITORING …………………. 38
6.3.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION
6.3.2 FIRE HYDRANT
6.3.3 HOIST AND CRANE SLING AND WIRE ROPE
6.3.4 CONVEYOR PULL CORDS FUNCTION TEST
6.3.5 MOTOR CENTRAL CONTROL (MCC) INSPECTION
6.3.6 SCABA INSPECTION
6.3.7 AIRLINE MASK INSPECTION
6.3.8 FIRST AID KIT INSPECTION
6.3.9 PIER SITE INSPECTION
6.3.10 TAILINGS DAM INSPECTION
6.3.11 INTAKE DAM
6.3.12 FIRE TRUCK INSPECTION
6.3.13 EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION
6.3.14 WEEKLY INSPECTION
6.3.15 DAILY INSPECTION
7 SAFETY TRAINING ………………….. 45
7.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION ………………….. 45
7.1.1 FOR NEWLY HIRED CBNC EMPLOYEES
7.1.2 FOR CONTRACTORS
7.1.3 FOR VISITORS
7.2 SAFETY CARDS ………………….. 46
8 PERSONNEL SAFETY DEVELOPMENT ………………….. 47
8.1 SAFETY TRAININGS ………………….. 47
8.1.1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS
8.1.2 FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES
8.1.3 RADIATION SAFETY
8.1.4 FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING
8.1.5 DEFENSIVE DRIVING
8.1.6 SAFETY PROFIENCY TEST/ KNOWLEDGE TEST
8.1.7 MOBILE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY TRAINING
9 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT ANALYSIS ………………….. 49
9.1 ACCIDENT REPORTING ………………….. 49
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9.1.2 UTILITY
9.1.3 MAINTENANCE
9.1.4 LABORATORY
9.1.5 MANNJ/DCR-PRODUCTION
9.1.6 MANNJ/DCR-UTILITY
9.1.7 RTNMC-ORE PREPARATION
9.1.8 JGC-MAINTENANCE
9.1.9 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (AT GEN. AFFAIRS
9.1.10 LOGISTICS (AT PIER SITE)
9.1.11 RTNMC – PIER
9.1.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE –TAGDALONGON (AT PIER SITE)
9.2 INVESTIGATING BODY ………………….. 55
9.2.1 DIRECT SUPERIOR/DEPARTMENT
9.2.2 SAFETY SECTION
9.2.3 POLICE
9.2.4 MGB
9.3 REPORT FORMAT ………………….. 56
9.3.1 SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
9.3.2 MGB REPORT
9.4 ACCIDENT DISCUSSION ………………….. 57
9.5 REMEDIAL ACTIONS ………………….. 58
10 HEALTH CONTROL AND SERVICES ………………….. 58
10.1 PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION………………. 59
10.2 ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION ………………….. 59
10.3 RETURN TO WORK MEDICAL EXAMINATION………………… 59
10.4 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM ………………….. 60
10.5 MONITORING OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT………………….. 60
10.6 MALARIA ERADICATION ………………….. 60
11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM ………………….. 60
12 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ………………….. 60
13 SAFETY AND HEALTH INCENTIVES ………………….. 61
14 SAFETY PROMOTIONS ………………….. 61
14.1 SAFETY CIRCULAR ………………….. 61
14.2 4RKY COMPETITION ………………….. 62
14.3 POSTER AND SIGN BOARDS ………………….. 62
14.4 SAFETY SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST ………………….. 62
15 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ………………….. 63
16 TARGETS AND BUDGETS ………………….. 63
APPROVALS ………………….. 64
APPENDICES ………………….. 65
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 SAFETY ENGINEERS’/INSPECTORS’ MGB PERMIT……………. 66
APPENDIX 2 SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT ………………….. 72
APPENDIX 3 SAFETY STATISTICS BOARD ………………….. 73
APPENDIX 4 PLANT SITE RESTRICTED AREAS LAYOUT ………………….. 74
APPENDIX 5 COMMON SAFETY SIGNS ………………….. 75
APPENDIX 6 SAFETY CARDS ………………….. 79
APPENDIX 7 4RKY SHEET ………………….. 86
APPENDIX 8 4RKY MAKING PROCEDURE ………………….. 87
APPENDIX 9 4RKY EXAMPLE ………………….. 88
APPENDIX 10 4RKY PRESENTATION PROCEDURE ………………….. 90
APPENDIX 11 4RKY COMPETITION GUIDELINES ………………….. 90

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APPENDIX 12 SAFETY MANAGEMENT TARGET AND
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORTING FORMAT (CSHC) ………………….. 91
APPENDIX 13 CONTRACTORS’ SAFETY MANAGEMENT
REPORT FORMAT ………………….. 92
APPENDIX 14 RADIATION MONITORING SHEET ………………….. 93
APPENDIX 15 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MONITORING SHEET ………………….. 94
APPENDIX 16 FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTION CHECKLIST ………………….. 95
APPENDIX 17 SLINGS AND WIRE ROPES INSPECTION SHEET ………… 97
APPENDIX 18 PULL CORD FUNCTION TEST SHEET ………………….. 98
APPENDIX 19 MCC INSPECTION CHECKLIST ………………….. 99
APPENDIX 20 SCABA MONITORING SHEET ………………….. 100
APPENDIX 21 FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST ………………….. 101
APPENDIX 22 EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKLIST…………………. 102
APPENDIX 23 SPINE BOARD INSPECTION CHECKLIST ………………….. 103
APPENDIX 24 SUBSTANDARD CONDITION REPORT ………………….. 102
APPENDIX 25 ACCIDENT REPORTING ………………….. 104
APPENDIX 26 REPORTING FORMAT ………………….. 112
APPENDIX 27 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORMAT ………………….. 113
APPENDIX 28 MGB ACCIDENT REPORT FORMAT ………………….. 114
APPENDIX 29 SAFETY AND HEALTH TARGETS AND BUDGETS…..……………... 117
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ………………….. 8
FIGURE 2 FLOW SHEET ………………….. 10
FIGURE 3 SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION ………………….. 18
FIGURE 4 SAFETY POLICY BOARD ………………….. 20
FIGURE 5 SAFETY STATISTICS BOARD ………………….. 21
FIGURE 6 SAFETY SIGNS ………………….. 23
FIGURE 7 RESTRICTED AREA SAFETY SIGN ………………….. 24
FIGURE 8 KY CARD ………………….. 26
FIGURE 9 HHK EXAMPLE ………………….. 28
FIGURE 10 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAG. ………………….. 38
FIGURE 11 KY CARD FORM ………………….. 74
FIGURE 12 KY CARD: THE PROPER WAY OF EXPRESSING
THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ………………….. 75
FIGURE 13 KY CARD: THE USUAL PRACTICE ………………….. 75
FIGURE 14 HHK FORM ………………….. 76
FIGURE 15 HHK EXAMPLE 1 ………………….. 77
FIGURE 16 HHK EXAMPLE 2 ………………….. 77
FIGURE 17 UNUSUAL WORK KY SHEET ………………….. 79
FIGURE 18 EXAMPLE OF UNUSUAL KY SHEET ………………….. 80
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 SLING AND WIRE ROPE INSPECTION COLOR CODE………………… 39

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1 INTRODUCTION
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation takes seriously its commitment to protect its
workforce. It has undergone a significant transformation that continues at an
astounding pace. New technologies and methods have reduced worker’s
exposure to harmful conditions, and the industry continues to adopt new
technologies that advance the complimentary goals of safety and productivity.
CBNC Safety and health programs have been made to organize the plans and to
initiate the implementation of this program. Employer commitment and meaningful
employee participation and involvement in safety and health are a key ingredient
in effective programs.
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant
Proponent Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
Principal Office Rio Tuba Export Processing Zone
Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza
5306 Palawan, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 750-2289 to 90
Fax: (632) 750-2291
Manila Office 24th Floor, Pacific Star Building
Makati Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue
1200 Makati City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 750-1536 to 39
Fax: (632) 750-1530

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Company Officials Mr. Takanori Fujimura, President
Mr. Arturo Manto, V-President for External Affairs
Mr. Masahiro Kamiya, Treasurer
Mine site Officials Mr. Koji Sakamoto, Plant Manager
Mr. Isao Nishikawa, Production Manager
Mr. Hidehiko Harada, General Affairs Manager
Mr. Yuji Tange, Utilities Manager
Mr. Shigeru Onozaki, Maintenance Manager
Mr. Takao Niiyama, PLD Manager
1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Coral Bay Nickel plant site organization consists of seven departments namely:
General Affairs, Maintenance, Production, Utilities, Procurement and Logistics,
and Safety and Technical. Each department and section is headed by a
Department Manager and a Section Head respectively.
Production Department consists of about 240 staffs; followed by the General
Affairs Department which has 64 staffs; and then Maintenance, Utilities,
Purchasing and Logistics, and Safety and Technical each has 79, 38, 57, and 53
respectively. This comprises a total of 561 as of November 2010 to include 22
Japanese Staff.

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Figure 1 Organizational Chart

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1.3 NATURE OF THE PROJECT
CBNC enhances the resource utilization capability of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining
Corporation (RTNMC) through the processing of the existing low-grade nickel ore
stockpiled at the mining area. This project does not involve mining operation
except for the limestone quarrying which is under the management of RTNMC.
CBNC is a mineral processing plant, which processes low-grade nickel ores
adopting the high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) technology producing Nickel/Cobalt
mixed sulfides.
2 GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The raw material that we process is a low-grade limonite ore averaging 1.26%
nickel and 0.09% cobalt, enough to maintain production at the nameplate capacity
for 20 years. The intermediate product is shipped to Niihama Nickel Refinery of
SMM in Japan and is further refined to electrolytic nickel and cobalt, respectively
by the proven Sumitomo technology.
The plant consists of seven (7) stages and three (3) service facilities. Service
facilities include 11 MW Power Plant, Hydrogen Sulfide Plant, and Chemical
Preparation, serving separately line 1 and line 2 with several tie-in points.
2.1 PROCESS OPERATION
2.1.1 ORE PREPARATION
The objective of the ore preparation process is to prepare the ore feed slurry for
acid leaching. The ore is washed and screened to come up a particle size of
<1.4mm and then thickened to achieve at about 40% solid slurry, necessary for
the leaching stage.
2.1.2 HIGH PRESSURE ACID LEACH
The purpose of HPAL is to leach the nickel and cobalt from the ore selectively.
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sulfuric acid (98%) in the Autoclave. The reaction is carried out under high
temperature (2450C) and high pressure (4MPa). In this manner, at 70 minutes
retention time about 95% of the nickel and cobalt is leached.
Figure 2 Flow Sheet
Nickel Ore
Screening
H2SO4
H2S
Mixed Sulfide
Final
Neutralization
To Niihama Nickel Refinery
Oversize Ore
Effluent
Gypsum
Tailings Dam
Leach
Residue
Limestone
CCD
Impurity
Neutralization
Pressure
Leach
Zinc Removal
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2.1.3 PRE NEUTRALIZATION AND COUNTER CURRENT DECANTATION (CCD)
Pre-Neutralization circuit neutralizes excess free acid of HPAL discharge slurry,
which is yielded by hydrolysis. This minimizes neutralized residue treated in the
neutralization circuit. Excess free acid is neutralized with limestone slurry. The
reaction is carried out for 45 minutes at about 100º C with a pH of 0.7.
The neutralized slurry is sent to the CCD circuit for residue washing and solid-
liquid separation. The operation proceeds in a series of seven (7) identical
thickeners. Flocculant at 0.3 wt% concentration is used to enhance the solid-liquid
separation. The underflow slurry from the last thickener is discharged to the final
neutralization circuit at high solid density while the overflow of the first thickener
called pregnant solution is sent to the next refining stage, the neutralization circuit.
2.1.4 NEUTRALIZATION
Pregnant liquor from the CCD circuit is neutralized with limestone to hydrolyze
and precipitate the dissolved metals such as iron, aluminum, and chromium as
hydrated oxides and basic sulfates. The resulting mixture of gypsum (CaSO4) and
metal hydroxides, which is referred to as “sludge”, is separated from the nickel-
rich liquor in the thickener with the aid of flocculant. Thickener underflow which
contains the impurities and some adhered nickel and cobalt is recycled back to
the CCD circuit for nickel and cobalt recovery while the overflow proceeds to the
next refining stage, the zinc removal circuit.
2.1.5 DE ZINC
The objective of zinc removal circuit is to remove the zinc from the solution. The
pregnant solution is reacted with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) with the pH range of 3.0
to 3.5. The reaction is carried out for 60 minutes at 600ºC under a pressure of
less than 0.01MPa. Zinc is precipitated selectively, as well as copper, as sulfides.
Precipitates are removed via polishing filters and to final neutralization circuit for
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2.1.6 SULFURIZATION
Zinc free liquor is sent to a series of four reaction tanks. The solution is heated up
to 80º C by steam and is reacted with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the range of pH
1.6 and 2.0. The pressure is controlled at the range of 200 to 300kPa. In this
manner, more than 99 percent of nickel and cobalt is precipitated as mixed
sulfide. Impurities such as manganese and magnesium remain in the solution.
The sulfurized slurry is sent to the thickener to increase the solid concentration to
about 40% in preparation for the filtration stage. Mixed Sulfides is recovered via
pressure filters. The filtrate is recycled back to the CCD circuit as the washing
solution or sent to the final neutralization circuit.
2.1.7 FINAL NEUTRALIZATION
Waste liquids and slurries are treated in this circuit before sending them to the
tailings dam. CCD residue, excess barren liquor from Sulfurization circuit, and
waste water from neutralization pond of Utilities Area are the main wastes that are
treated in final neutralization circuit. This circuit aims to precipitate the heavy
metals such as manganese, iron and chromium. The reaction is carried out in the
series of four reaction tanks by the addition of limestone and slaked lime slurries
to maintain the final pH of 8.0. The neutralized and final slurry is sent to tailings
dam via Geho pumps.
2.2 SERVICE FACILITIES
2.2.1 HYDROGEN SULFIDE PLANT
Hydrogen sulfide gases are produced by the reaction of hydrogen and sulfur both
in the gaseous states. Hydrogen gas is generated from the vaporized methanol
which is reacted with water with the aid of a catalyst. Hydrogen gas is purified
through Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) unit.
Hydrogen sulfide is synthesized by a catalytic reaction with hydrogen and sulfur
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the un-reacted sulfur. This is then compressed and delivered to the end users:
Sulfurization and De Zinc stages.
Safety Features
o All facilities are closed system for gas leakage prevention.
o Hydrogen sulfide facilities are automatically operated through Distributed
Control System (DCS) to eliminate human errors.
o Gas detection network is installed within the area to constantly monitor the
gas leakages. Detectors undergo regular preventive maintenance to
ensure its operability.
o Fire hydrants stations and fire extinguishers are installed in various
locations.
2.2.2 CHEMICAL PREPARATION
In the Chemical Preparation section, there are four reagents that are being made
namely: limestone slurry, slaked lime slurry, flocculant solution, and caustic soda
solution.
Limestone slurry is prepared from pre-crushed raw Gotok and Bohol limestone.
Limestone is crushed to 10mm and ground by Vertical Mill to 98% passing 200
mesh. The concentration is controlled to about 25% solids.
Limestone is used as alkaline reagent for Pre- NTRL to neutralize excess free
acid which is yielded by hydrolysis and present in the Autoclave slurry discharge
and for Neutralization to complete the hydrolysis and precipitation of Ferric iron,
Aluminum and chromic chromium as hydroxides and other basic sulfates.
Slaked slurry is prepared from a refined slaked lime powder. The operation is just
simply the mixing of slaked lime powder and water and is controlled at a
concentration of 25% solids. Slaked lime is used to precipitate the heavy metals
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Flocculant is prepared via hopper and is driven by a screw feeder to draw the
flocculant powder at a constant rate. The powder enters the Jet Wet dispenser/
mixing head where it passes through a spray pattern produced by a series of
water spray nozzles so that every particle is wetted by the sprays to avoid the
formation of fish eyes. The sprayed powder is agitated at a certain amount of time
enough to homogenize the solution and not to break the polymer chains. The
flocculant is made of 0.3 wt% concentration.
Flocculant is used to improve the solid-liquid separation and settling
characteristics of some colloidal particles in the thickening operation.
Caustic Soda solution is prepared at 25% concentration strength.
2.2.3 POWER SUPPLY
Each plant is operated with a coal-fired boiler and turbine generator with a
capacity of 11MW. The power is distributed through substations to the load
facilities. Cable racks and conduit pipes are installed for power transmissions.
A 3 MW emergency diesel power is also available in case of outages.
2.2.4 WATER SUPPLY
The main source of fresh water supply is the East Ibelnan River, located 3.8 km
west of the plant. Other sources include siltation ponds and return water pond of
supernatant. A 300 cubic meters of storage structure was constructed as an
intake point for water supply. The water is stored in a 3000 cubic meter water
pond.
2.3 TAILINGS DISPOSAL
2.3.1 TAILINGS DAM
Tailings dam is constructed to safely and adequately hold the waste materials
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a laterite layer and weathered ultramafic rock. The bearing force of the ground of
the dam is adequately capacitated for earth dam wall construction.
Tailings Dam 1 is now in undergoing rehabilitation. Tailings Dam 2 which
commenced its operation in June 2010 is situated at the northwest side of the
previous facility, with an estimated capacity of 35 million cubic meters.
2.3.2 SUPERNATANT LINE
The supernatant liquid from the tailings dam is pumped to the sea through a
partially buried pipeline along the existing access road of RTNMC. Portion of
which is being recycled back for re-use. Offshore, the pipeline is laid on a
causeway and trestle. The effluent complies with all applicable DENR standards
as contained in DENR Administrative Order No. 35.
2.3.3 CAUSEWAY & TRESTLE
A 380-meter long causeway is constructed southwest of Nagoya Beach. This is
designed with culvert pipes at 30-meter intervals to allow the cross flow of tidal
currents. The causeway is connected to a 900-meter long southwest trending
trestle, mounted on the steel piles. The trestle supports the 250mm diameter
stainless pipeline for sulfuric acid, 200mm diameter carbon steel pipeline for
methanol, and 250mm diameter carbon steel pipeline for effluent discharge. The
trestle is 4.5 meters high from the sea level and is 2.7 meters wide.

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3 LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 CBNC’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

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3.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD
The company’s basis for establishing safety and health standards are DAO
2000-98 (Mine Safety and Health Standards) and RA 7942 (Philippine Mining
Act of 1995). The safety rules and regulations and standard operating
procedures of the company are based mainly from this standard.
3.3 SAFETY PERSONNEL
3.3.1 SAFETY SECTION ORGANIZATION
Safety Section is headed by a Section Head reporting directly to the Plant
Manager.
Figure 3. Safety Section Organization
PLANT MANAGER
SECTION HEAD
Safety Coordinator
Safety Supervisor
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3.3.1.1 Safety Inspection Group
Safety Inspection Team composes of a Safety Supervisor (reports to
Safety Head) and Safety Inspectors reporting on three shifts. Safety
Supervisor and Inspectors are duly registered to the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau – RIVB and passed with the bureau qualifications
and standards as safety inspectors. MGB Permits for the existing Safety
Engineer and Safety Inspectors can be seen in Appendix 1.
3.3.1.2 Safety Secretariat
Safety Secretariat consists of a Safety Head (also supervises Safety
Inspection Group) and Safety Coordinator. The group is responsible for
safety documentations and preparations.
3.4 SAFETY BOARDS AND SIGNS
3.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY POLICY
The company environmental and safety and quality policy statements has been
posted in the steel board of 5 meter wide and 4 meter high. The policy board is
situated at Main Avenue Southside of the General Building so that everyone has
to read it when passing by. Each building in the plant had been provided also with
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Figure 4 Environmental and Safety Policy
Further, the posting of this policy is intended to all workers and visitors to remind
everyone that safety to our works and us has been practiced at its maximum level.
3.4.2 SAFETY STATISTICS
Safety statistics board is constructed with dimensions the same as the safety
policy board. It is located beside policy board at Main Avenue Southside of the
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Safety statistics board is designed in a plain white background to enhance the
statistics data as seen in Figure 5 below. Please see the detailed safety statistics
data reflected in the board in Appendix 3.
Figure 5 Safety Statistics Board
Updated safety statistics is posted publicly to remind everyone the present safety
status and the frequency of accidents occurring in a specific month. This is also to
encourage everyone, if there are accidents occurring in a specified month or even
a year, to think and to practice the effective, practical and applicable
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4 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES
In order to make the safety program consistent, Safety Department and the
respective departments’ supervisors and foremen have developed the Safety and
Health Manual. This manual composed of rules and regulations, and standard
procedures relating to the daily activities and practices.
Safety and Health Manual was established in the late half of 2004. It was a
collaboration of all rules and procedures established in all areas. Rules and
procedures were drafted by the supervisors and foremen from the respective
departments. These were submitted to the Central Health and Safety Committee
for the discussion. Upon the approval of the committee, these rules and
procedures were finalized and came up with a handbook, the Safety and Health
Manual.
Since the working areas and conditions change, this manual is subjected for
revision. Annually, the rules are reviewed and necessary changes done.
4.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH MANUAL
Safety and Health Manual covers the subjects of the plant operations, electrical
and mechanical rules, traffic safety rules, plant site visitors, canteen rules and
regulation, workshop and warehouse safety, laboratory safety, tagging and
isolation procedure, gate control policy among others.
Please see the details to Safety and Health Manual.
4.3 SAFETY SIGNS
In all critical areas, safety signs are legibly displayed in most pertinent locations.
Safety signs are designed in a standards size of 18 x 30 inches dimension. They
are made in both English and Filipino versions, examples are shown in Figure 6
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Figure 6 Safety Signs
Common safety signs installed in strategic locations within plant site as well as in
tailings dam and pier site are shown in Appendix 5.
Safety signs are usually posted to remind the workers in their respective areas the
hazards that can possibly harm them. These can also set the minds of the
workers to be ready in for appropriate actions in case a potential accident will
happen, where the safety signs are addressed to.
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The plant site has various restricted areas. Delineating restricted areas are meant
to prohibit the entry of the unauthorized personnel in a specified area. Restricted
areas are usually indicated with a safety sign at the entrance of the area.
Restricted area safety sign is designed with a standard size of 49 x 32 inches. It is
mounted in a steel pipe stand with lockable wheels at its base as shown in the
Figure 7 below.
Figure 7 Restricted Area Safety Sign
If you are an unauthorized person, necessary permit or permission from the area-
in-charge is required before entering the said area. Detailed rules and procedures
for acquiring restricted area permits in all the restricted areas within the plant site
are discussed in the Safety and Health under the Restricted Area Entry Permit
System.
There are three major areas in the plant site that are considered restricted areas
namely: HPAL (02 and 202 areas), MS (05, 205,06 and 206 areas), and H2S
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are installed are also considered restricted areas. See Appendix 4 for restricted
areas layout.
The restricted area permit has been practiced to regulate the entry and to monitor
the whereabouts of the personnel working on the said area.
4.5 SAFETY CARDS PRACTICES
One of the safety practices in CBNC is the use of the safety cards. In Chemical
Industries, safety card summarizes essential health and safety information on
chemicals for their use at the "shop floor" level by workers and employers in
factories, agriculture, construction and other work places. In CBNC, however, it
serves as the record for the potential accident, potential hazard identification,
countermeasures for the identified potential risk, record for the encountered near
miss accident, and analysis for possible hazards in a particular working place.
There are three kinds of safety cards the company is using namely KY Card,
Unusual KY Card, HHK (Nearmiss Incidents), and 4RKY.
4.5.1 KY CARD
KY Card is derived from the Japanese words Kiken Yotchi, which means hazard
prediction. Generally it is called as Hazard Prediction Card. This card aims to help
predict potential hazard in the job so as to enable us to carry out our job safely.
KY Card is made before going to working places or before starting to work. By
doing this card, potential hazards in the work places are studied carefully and
countermeasures are also geared up. Example of this card is showed in Figure 8
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Figure 8 KY Card
All employees are required to make this card before the start of the shift activities.
The making of this card will take only about 5 to 10 minutes within the first hour of
the shift. The card will be collected and reviewed by the Department Manager or
the supervisors. The most critical KY Cards will be discussed among crews led by
the supervisor. By doing this, employees’ ability in identifying potential hazards
and setting countermeasures will keep on developing.
The detailed procedure on making KY Cards as well as the form and examples
can be seen in Appendix 6.
4.5.2HHK Card
HHK Card is derived from the Japanese words Hiyari Hatto Kigakari, which means
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encountered on the job and activities that will help improve those facilities, or call
other workers’ operating at the same level attention to those incidents thus
assuring occupational safety.
If anyone encounters a near miss accident, he or she is required to report
immediately, by using this card, for the awareness of the next person who will
work in the same assignment/working place. Basically, Example of this card is
shown in Figure 9 below.
The most critical HHK is discussed during turnover meetings so that everyone
must be aware of the near misses and effective countermeasures must be applied
immediately to avoid recurrence.
Detailed procedure in making this card and other examples can be seen in
Appendix 6.
Figure 9 HHK Example
Date Febr u a r y 18, 2005
Section Ou tsi d e Pla n tsi te
Name Nei l Tem per a tu r a
Date & Time
Place
Type of Incident
Incident in Detail
Account for the
Incident
RTN Gym
Fa lli n g Object
RTN M anagem ent - for not fitting
the bolt w ell and checking.
Hiyari Hatto Kigakari Card
Feb 18, 2005 6:00a m
I w as going to shoot the basketball
ball in the r ing, and so m y head w as
up to see the ball's dir ection. A t the
m om ent of shooting, ther e w as an
object fr om abov e falling dow n m y
head and face. It w as a r ing bolt.
A nd luckily the r ing bolt hit m y head
and not m y ey es. If it hit m y ey es, I
m ight be blind now .

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4.5.3 4RKY
4RKY is a KY or hazard prediction with four rounds. 4RKY aims to setting a limit
to a job and implementing hazard prediction in order to help highlight potential
hazards in relevant jobs and produce countermeasures. It has four rounds with
understanding the current state of affairs is the first, investigation into the true
nature of the incident is the second, setting up countermeasures and setting up
objectives are the third and fourth rounds respectively.
Before this activity will start, a picture of the unsafe practices must be taken for
thorough investigation. This activity will be done in a group consisting of five to
seven members. The group will have to nominate themselves the leader,
presenter, and scribe, and the rest will be the members.
The activity runs from studying the picture, identifying the potential hazards,
narrowing the potential hazard by identifying the important and especially
important potential hazards, setting up practical and effective countermeasures,
making of a team objective, and finally the drawing out of a one-point objective.
The analysis of the unsafe practice will be filled up in the form found in Appendix
7.
After the form is completed, the group will have to present their work according to
the 4RKY Presentation Procedure found in Appendix 10.
Please see Appendix 8 for the detailed 4RKY Making Procedure and example of
filled up form.
This potential hazard analysis is made when a production or maintenance activity
is believed to have the most critical identified potential hazard or an activity
generates a near miss accident. The activity will not be pursued upon the
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maximum safety, thus, 4RKY must be made. This is also done periodically of at
least once in a month per department.
4RKY competition will also be made during the scheduled major shutdown.
Normally, the competition will be made on April and November every year. It will
be participated by all departments that involve in the direct operation such as
Production, Maintenance, Utility, Laboratory/EMO, Logistics, General Affairs
Departments. Number of participating teams in every department will depend on
the size of manpower. Prices for the three winning teams will be included in the
Safety and Health Budget. See Appendix 11 for the competition guidelines.
4.5.4 UNUSUAL KY CARD
Unusual KY card is an improvised KY card also for hazard prediction. As the
name suggests, it is intended for unusual activities, being done at low frequencies
especially activities done not on daily basis like shutdown activities and others.
Unlike KY card, this is performed by the group of employees with a leader
assigned to do the activity. Before the activity proceeds, the form is filled up
taking into account the sequence of work, risky factors and object for action, and
the necessary safety precautions and materials needed. The filled up form is
reviewed by the shift foreman or the leader in case of foreman’s unavailability.
Once approved, the team proceeds to the actual work area for further evaluation
of the situation.
After the activity, filling up of unusual KY is continued with problems identified
during the activity and putting up countermeasures for each problem. Then,
department manager approves the completed form. This document will serve as
the basis of doing the same activity again.
Please see Appendix XX for the detailed Unusual KY Procedure and example of
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5 MEETINGS
Meeting is a formally arranged gathering with a common purpose. Meeting with
respect to the plant operation is usually made to carry out the operation smoothly
and systematically aiming maximum safety within workforce and workplaces.
Safety meetings have been practiced regularly for the following major purposes:
(1) to present the identified potential hazards of the workplaces;
(2) to collect ideas and opinion from the group in making remedial actions both
engineering and administrative approaches to the identified potential risks;
(3) to let everyone know the safety targets and achievements of the different
departments and institutions;
(4) to discuss both minor and major accidents encountered; and
(5) To make decisions whether to approve or not approve the presented
suggestions, recommendations, new rules and procedures, and safety
programs and plans.
In CBNC, there are seven regular safety meetings that have been practiced in
either monthly, weekly, daily or in every change of shifts. These are the Central
Safety and Health Committee Meeting (CSHC), Contractors Safety Committee
Meeting, Safety Audit Committee, Secretariat Meeting, Departmental Safety
Meeting, Turnover Meeting, and Toolbox Meeting.
5.1 CENTRAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE (CSHC) MEETING
CSHC Meeting is a regular monthly meeting participated in by all department
managers, section heads, foremen and supervisors, and union representatives.
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The Plant Manager is the chairman of this committee. However, the Safety
Section Head will preside the meeting. Preparations and organizing the minutes
will be made by Safety Section.
This meeting is normally scheduled on the third Friday of the month at 1:30 in the
afternoon. The schedule will be changed in case the third Friday of the month falls
on a holiday.
The standard flow of this meeting begins by the words from the chairman. It
follows the presentation and approval of the previous meeting minutes. Once the
minutes have been approved, presentation of safety management targets and
accomplishments will follow. Department Managers/ Section Heads or his
representative will report according to the standard presentation format (see
Appendix 12). The following departments will present their respective targets and
accomplishment in this order: Production, Maintenance, Utilities, Laboratory,
General Affairs, Procurement and Logistics, Environmental Management and
Quality Control (EMQC) and Laboratory.
The coverage of the target and accomplishment report will be from a day after the
previous month meeting up to the day of the meeting.
After the presentation of the different departments, discussion of the accident
cases of the previous month will follow; next is the presentation of safety statistics
for the previous month; and then the presentation of new safety suggestions from
the result of the Safety Inspectors’ inspection; Medical Report from the Medical
Director and finally, the updates of the result of Safety Audit Inspection.
Minutes of this meeting will be submitted to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau –
RIVB (MGB) and to the Department of Labor and Employment.
5.2 CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
Contractors’ Meeting is a regular safety meeting with all the contractors and
affiliates of CBNC. These include RTNMC, JGC-Maintenance, SMCC, MANNJ,
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with CBNC at the time of the meeting. The participants of the meeting will be the
managers and/or the Safety Officer of the respective contractors, CBNC Plant
Manager, CBNC Department Managers and CBNC Safety Team.
The CBNC Plant Manager is the chairman of this committee however, CBNC
Safety Section Head presides the meeting. Preparations and organizing the
minutes will be made by Safety Section.
This meeting is normally scheduled on the third Saturday of the month after the
safety walk through (see Inspection Section) at 1:00 in the afternoon. The
schedule will be changed in case the third Saturday of the month falls on a
holiday.
The meeting begins by the words of the CBNC Plant Manager, followed by the
discussion of the result of the walk through inspection, and then the presentation
of the previous meeting minutes. If the minutes are approved by the body, the
meeting proceeds to the contractors report on safety and health (see Appendix 13
for the reporting format) and then the presentation of the safety statistics.
RTNFI Hospital health updates will be presented by the Hospital Director. The
report includes the top rate diseases frequency of admissions as well as the
causes of how the diseases incurred by the patients.
Security report will be presented by the CBNC/RTNMC Security Consultant.
After the hospital and security reports, the new safety suggestions from the result
of the inspection of the CBNC Safety Inspection Team will follow.
Minutes of this meeting will be submitted to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau –
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5.3 SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
Safety Audit Committee Meeting is a regular monthly safety meeting conducted
right after the safety audit walk through inspection (see inspection section) every
first working day of the month. Participants of this meeting will be the Plant
Manager, all department managers, section heads, foremen and supervisors, and
representatives from Union.
Safety Section Head will be presiding the meeting. This meeting discusses only
the result of the safety audit walk through inspection. Suggestions and
recommendations are also presented here. Updates of the suggestions and
recommendations for the remedial actions will be presented during the Central
Safety and Health Committee meeting.
PM’s monthly safety audit is a presentation of a specific activity in the area being
audited through a 4RKY format. An open discussion follows for concerns of the
personnel and a walk through to the area depicted in the presentation comes next
to come up with countermeasures.
5.4 SECRETARIAT MEETING
Secretariat Meeting is a regular safety meeting conducted at least twice a month
by the Safety Section Head and participated by all department managers, foremen
and supervisors. The meeting focuses on the result of the weekly inspection
report by the Safety Inspection Team, updates of the safety suggestions and
recommendations, discussions of establishment and revisions of safety
documents such as Safety and Health Manual, Emergency Response Plan,
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5.5 DEPARTMENTAL MEETING
Departmental meeting is a regular meeting conducted once a month by the
respective departments one week prior to the holding of the Central Safety
Committee meeting to ensure that safety and health issues are properly address.
5.6 PEP TALK/TURNOVER MEETING
Turnover Meeting is a regular meeting conducted during shifting of personnel.
This is usually the turnover of assignments of the outgoing shift to the incoming
shift. Aside from the turnover activities, accident, near miss accident, and potential
hazards encountered by the outgoing shift are also discussed during this meeting
so that everyone should be aware and immediate countermeasures will be
initiated.
5.7 SEMI ANNUAL SAFETY PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The semi-annual safety review is a discussion of accidents and incidents that took
place within the first and second halves of the year. The discussion also focuses
on the effective countermeasures done to prevent recurrence of the problem.
Also, this meeting announces safety strategies of every department in line with
Plant manager’s safety targets. Every department manager represents his own
department. This review is set every January, for the second half of the previous
year and July, for the first half of the present year.
5.8 SAFETY COORDINATION MEETING
Safety coordination meeting was established to be known to each safety
inspectors of each contractor. Discussions include problems encountered and its
relevant countermeasures. More specifically, this meeting is a learning venue to
all and be one with the set standard of the occupational safety and health and
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6 PLANNED INSPECTIONS
CBNC adopted safety inspection as a means of regulating improved safety of the
operation. Safety inspections consist of a series of safety-related checks for
various systems, equipment and work areas. Safety inspections represent a good
opportunity to have minor problem corrected before they become major problems
or hazards.
Safety inspection can also detect problems that could cause major breakdown
headaches in the near future. Planning the inspection ahead gives us time to
make better choices about different repairs or services that may be needed as
determined during the inspection.
CBNC has programs that require inspections on a monthly basis, but there are
also some areas that require inspections on a weekly or even daily basis.
6.1 WALK THRU INSPECTION
6.1.1 CONTRACTORS SAFETY COMMITTE
The Contractors’ Safety Committee walk through inspection is a regular monthly
safety inspection. This is a 30-minute inspection before the start of the
Contractors Safety Committee Meeting. Attendees for the mentioned meeting will
be the participants for this inspection. CBNC Safety Section will decide the area to
be inspected. Only one area will be inspected per month.
Area of inspection will not be repeated unless all areas in the Plant Site have
already been inspected by this committee.
The result of the inspection will be discussed during the Contractors’ Safety
Committee Meeting. Safety suggestions and recommendations are also presented
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6.1.2 SAFETY AUDIT COMMITTEE
Safety Audit Committee walk through inspection is a regular monthly safety
inspection conducted during the first working day of the month or the following day
in case the first day falls on a holiday. Participants of this inspection will be the
Plant Manager, all department managers, section heads, foremen and
supervisors, and union representatives. The team is divided into two (2) groups to
facilitate inspection of more areas.
The Safety Audit Committee has established the system of inspection. All at once,
the committee proceeds to the area for inspection usually determined by the
Safety Team. The Safety Team will facilitate the inspection. The duration of this
inspection will be 30 minutes to 1 hour.
The teams are required to bring a digital camera so that all unsafe conditions,
work practices, and work places will be properly documented with pictures. The
picture taken will be used for the presentation of unsafe acts and conditions.
Every unsafe condition will be analyzed carefully and all of the attendees are
encouraged to submit their ideas, suggestions, and recommendations for the
immediate remedial actions.
After all the unsafe acts and conditions have been discussed, Safety Department
will have to compile the identified hazards and will be submitted to the respective
departments. Unsafe acts and conditions that are not resolved during the meeting
will be given a specific date and time for the countermeasures to be completed. All
of the tasks will be given to a specific person, usually the head or supervisor of the
area, so that updates or status of the unsafe conditions will be properly monitored.
After approximately three weeks from the inspection, updates and status of the
finished and unfinished tasks will be presented to the Central Safety and Health
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6.2 RADIATION MONITORING
The entire plant has a total of 72 radioactive devices. Since these devices
contained gamma emitter radioactive material namely Co-60 and Cs-137, absorbed
and exposure doses of radiation are constantly monitored especially to the workers
who are directly involved with these devices. Employees associated with these
radioactive instruments are required to wear the film badge type dosimeter always.
Film badge dosimeter is used to monitor the radiation doses of the worker. The film
badge will be submitted to PNRI quarterly to evaluate the readings. Anyone who
will reach to the maximum limit of radiation exposure will be subjected for
investigation.
Radioactive instruments are also inspected quarterly (see Radiation Monitoring
Sheet in Appendix 14). This is to ensure that these instruments remain intact and
safe, and radiation leakages can be detected before unwanted accident will
happen. Only the designated Radiation Officer will conduct the radiation monitoring
as well as to open and close the shutters of the radioactive material.
6.3 SAFETY INSPECTION TEAM MONITORING
Safety Inspection Team has established a program of inspections. The frequency of
inspections is based on the degree of area with respect to possibility of hazards.
Inspection is either on monthly, weekly or daily basis. By doing this, inspection
sheets and checklists have been established.
6.3.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION

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Fire extinguishers are inspected regularly on a monthly basis. The inspection is
normally done every second week of the month. All of the fire extinguishers are
identified with a plastic laminated tag as shown in Figure 10 below.
Figure 10 Fire Extinguisher Tag.
(A) For Carbon Dioxide Type
(B) For ABC Dry Chemical Type
When a fire extinguisher is found defective on the basis that:
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
INSPECTION TAG
Month Inspection
Date
Inspected by Remarks
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
INSPECTION TAG
Month Inspection
Date
Inspected by Remarks
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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a) Pressure in the cylinder indicates “recharge” range or
b) any part of the fire extinguisher assembly is damaged, said fire extinguisher will
be replaced immediately.
Fire extinguisher has a unique codename which reflects in the tag. It identifies the
specific location of the fire extinguisher. Codenames and fire extinguisher’s
specifications are written in the fire extinguisher monitoring sheet (see Appendix
15).
6.3.2 FIRE HYDRANT
Fire Hydrant tools are inspected on a monthly basis. There are 17 fire hydrant
stations distributed in strategic locations within the plant site. Each station has 4
spanners, 2 rubber gaskets, 2 hoses, 2 portable spray nozzles, and an axe. Any
of these tools found missing or damage will be replaced immediately after the
inspection, and it will be noted in the Fire Hydrant Inspection Checklist (see
Appendix 16) for reference.
6.3.3 HOIST AND CRANE SLING AND WIRE ROPE
Slings and wire ropes of the mobile cranes, hoist and cranes, and hoist/lifting
slings are regularly inspected within the first week of the month. The production
operator together with the safety inspector and maintenance inspector will conduct
the inspection.
Colored adhesive vinyl tape will be placed at the end portion of the sling or at the
hoist block to indicate the last monthly inspection. Color code changes every
month as indicated in Table 1.
Table 1 Sling and Wire Rope Inspection Color Code
White Red Yellow
January February March
April May June
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Wire rope and sling shall be taken out of service when any of the following
conditions exist:
o In running ropes, six randomly distributed broken wires in one lay or three
broken wires in one strand in one lay.
o When wire rope is kinking, crushing, bird caging, or any damage resulting
in distortion of the rope structure.
o Reduction of wire diameter of more than 7 % due to wear and corrosion.
o All wire ropes and slings found to be unsafe for use shall be isolated and
tagged appropriately.
See Appendix 17 for the inspection sheet.
6.3.4 CONVEYOR PULL CORDS FUNCTION TEST
Pull cords of belt conveyors at the Limestone, Ore Preparation, and Filtration
areas are regularly inspected. Function test is conducted on a monthly basis. It is
usually scheduled on the first week of the month.
Function test will be witnessed by the Production Supervisor and Safety
Personnel. During the function test, Field operator at first will advise DCS
Operator for the function test activity. DCS operator will confirm that the test can
be conducted. Field operation will initially check the condition of the pull cord. Cuts
and damages along the pull cord will be noted and reported immediately for repair
or replacement (see Appendix 18 and 19 for the function test Sheet).
When the field operator pulls the emergency pull cord, he then confirms with DCS
operator if PULLCORD alarm is triggered. The field operator will then reset the
PULLCORD alarm using the corresponding reset switch of the belt conveyor and
will confirm with the DCS operator if the alarm is reset. Results of confirmation are
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6.3.5 MOTOR CENTRAL CONTROL (MCC) INSPECTION
MCC Inspection will be conducted by the Safety Inspector on every last week of
the month. The inspection will be based mainly on the cleanliness of the area and
the safety equipment such as fire extinguishers. Scattered materials that can
hinder the access to the motor switches will be coordinated with the concerned
department managers. Result of this inspection will also be discussed during the
CSHC Meeting.
See Appendix 19 for the MCC Inspection Sheet.
6.3.6 SCABA INSPECTION
Safety Inspection Team will conduct the SCABA and its accessories’ inspection
on every third week of the month. Any part of SCABA or accessory found missing
will be recovered or replaced immediately. Compressed air cylinder whose
pressure is less than normal value will also be replaced immediately. Result of this
inspection will be presented in the Secretariat Meeting or in the CSHC Meeting.
See Appendix 20 for the SCABA Inspection Sheet.
6.3.7 AIR LINE MASK INSPECTION
There are two sets of airline mask apparatus in the plant. One can be found in MS
area while the other in H2S Plant area. This apparatus will be inspected on a
monthly basis, usually on the first week of the month. Any damaged part or
missing items will be properly coordinated with the concerned department
manager for the immediate recovery or replacement. The result of this inspection
will be discussed in the Secretariat Meeting.
6.3.8 FIRST AID KIT INSPECTION
First Aid Kits are inspected regularly on the third week of the month. The
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consumption. Any consumed first aid medicine will be replenished immediately.
See Appendix 21 for the First Aid Kit Checklist.
6.3.9 PIER SITE INSPECTION
Pier Site Inspection will be done on weekly basis, usually every Monday. The
inspection will cover all Pier Site facilities including trestle, causeway, tank farm,
acid and methanol loading/unloading areas, various stockyards (slaked lime and
coal), and pier warehouse. Any observed unsafe conditions will be reported
accordingly through Sub Standard Report Format (Appendix 29).
6.3.10 TAILINGS DAM INSPECTION
Tailings dam will be inspected on a monthly basis. Safety Inspection Team will do
the inspection covering the effluent discharge operation, equipment and facilities,
safety signs and boards, etc. The team will coordinate with the Engineering
Section for any observed unsafe condition. Result of this inspection will also be
presented in the Secretariat Meeting and/or CSCH Meeting.
6.3.11 INTAKE DAM
Intake dam, the plant water source, will be inspected monthly. Safety Inspection
Team will check if the dam contains materials such as trunk of the trees and dead
animals that are trapped in the dam which will hamper the passage of water
through the pipeline. Any unsafe condition found will be properly coordinated.
Result of the inspection will be discussed during the Secretariat Meeting or CSHC
Meeting.
6.3.12 FIRE TRUCK INSPECTION
Fire truck and its facilities inspection will be conducted every Friday. The
inspection will be made by the Work Shop Foreman and will be assisted by Safety
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inspection will be done to ensure that the fire fighting equipment is available and
in good condition at all times.
6.3.13 EMERGENCY VEHICLE INSPECTION
Emergency vehicle inspection and check-up will be conducted three times a week.
It will be done on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Checklist provided for this
inspection is found in Appendix 28. The inspection also include test run for 15
minutes within the plant site premises only. The time of inspection will be between
12 am to 5 am. Safety Inspection Team will make work request and report any
defect or abnormality observed on vehicles.
6.3.14 WEEKLY INSPECTION
Safety Inspection Team is also conducting weekly inspections on the following
subjects: a) safety and accessories, b) machinery and equipment, c) material
handling/storage, and d) Environmental factors. Result of which is presented
through Sub Standard Report format (appendix 24)
6.3.15 DAILY INSPECTION
Safety Inspection Team is conducting inspections on a daily basis. The daily
general inspection covers, but not limited to, the personal protective equipment
worn by employees, activities done by the operations crew and other plant
activities. See Sub Standard Report format in Appendix 24.
The concerned supervisor / section head will be informed of all findings, unsafe
acts and/or conditions and the corrective actions must be initiated immediately.
Reporting of the unsafe acts/conditions will be in a standard format. See Appendix
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7 SAFETY TRAINING
7.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION
It is the policy of CBNC that all newly hired and regularized employees,
contractors and visitors undergo safety orientations to be conducted by the Safety
Section before allowing them to move around the plant. Orientations that will be
given to the newcomers differ according to the particular assignment of the
personnel or the reason why such the contractors/ visitors are here in CBNC.
7.1.1 FOR NEWLY HIRED/REGULARIZED CBNC EMPLOYEES
Safety orientation for the newly hired employees covers the general Company
Safety Policy, General Plant Rules, Plant Operation / General Safety Rule,
Personal Protective Equipment Usage, Area Restrictions, Safety Cards: KY, HHK,
Unusual KY & 4RKY, Radiation Safety Orientation and Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS).
For newly regularized employees, the re-orientation covers Company Safety
Policy and General Plant Rules and accidents that happened with their
corresponding countermeasure.
7.1.2 FOR CONTRACTORS
Safety orientation for the contractors may include the following subjects: Company
Safety Policy, General Plant Rules, and Restricted Areas. Other safety matters
will be discussed by their respective safety personnel.
7.1.3 FOR VISITORS
Safety orientation for the visitors covers the discussions on the restricted areas,
PPE requirements, and evacuation routes in case of emergency, locations of the
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7.2 SAFETY CARDS
Orientation about the use of safety cards will be given to the newly hired
employee by the safety personnel. Every employee shall be given exercises on
the making of these cards during the discussion for records. It is expected that the
employee should practice the use of safety cards right after the orientation.
8 PERSONNEL SAFETY DEVELOPMENT
8.1 SAFETY TRAININGS
To enhance the ability of the Plant Safety Personnel, safety trainings and
seminars must be constantly given. The following trainings are necessary: a)
Occupational Safety and Health, b) Loss Control Management, c) Safety Auditing,
(d) Advanced Safety Management, (e) Fire Safety, (f) First Aid and Basic Life
Support, and (g) Safety in the Use of Radioactive Equipments and Devices
(SUNED).
8.1.1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS
Safety personnel are also encouraged to participate in safety conventions in order
for them to be aware of new developments in safety and benchmark on programs
from outside of the company premises. Applicable practices and programs
learned from conventions and conferences can be applied to CBNC. This way,
CBNC will improve its operations and continue with its business safely.
8.1.2 FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES
First Aid Training Course will be conducted once a year and a monthly refresher
will be initiated. This training will be scheduled depending on personnel availability
and that of invited accredited lecturer. The training duration is approximately 5
days or 40 hours. This training includes, but not limited to, responding emergency
cases, first aid treatment of wounds and fractures, proper wearing of SCABA, and
responding to (CPR, AR, etc.) and transporting accident victims. The refresher will
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8.1.3 RADIATION SAFETY
This is a three-hour lecture conducted by the Assistant Radiological Health and
Safety Officer. Radiation Awareness lecture is included in the Safety Orientation
Program for a newly hired employee. Everyone will be expected to be aware of
the presence of radioactive materials in the plant and mindful on the radiation
safety and precautions after the lecture.
8.1.4 FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING
Training for responding fire, fire fighting equipment and facilities will be done twice
a year. As scheduled, it will be conducted on March and September. Fire Fighting
Chairman will make the training program and it will be assisted by the Safety
Section. Every department, at least a representative, is required to participate in
the said training.
8.1.5 DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Defensive Driving Training is scheduled twice a month. This training will be
facilitated by the Safety Section. The participant of this training must be: a)
Recommended by the foreman or supervisor b) Has a valid professional LTO
license, and c) With a justifiable reason that he/she is required to operate a
specified company vehicle.
This training will also include written and actual driving test. Upon successfully
passing both examinations, the trainee will be given an “Authorized Driver’s Card”
which serves as his/her permit to operate specified company vehicle. In case the
trainee failed in the written test, he will be required to take the course again. In
case he failed the actual driving test, he will either be deprived of the authorization
or will be required to take the actual driving test again..
8.1.6 SAFETY PROFICIENCY / KNOWLEDGE TEST
This safety proficiency and knowledge test is given to assess the level of safety
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for three (3) consecutive years. This is self-appraisal type and a written test,
respectively. The result would determine the safety education program of the
company for the employees. This is being facilitated by the Safety Office.
8.1.7 MOBILE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY TRAINING
This training/orientation aims to enhance employees’ safety awareness in
operating forklifts and overhead cranes. This consists of a lecture, a written test
and actual equipment operation. Passers are given authority to operate the
equipment. Attendees are those regularly operating the equipment and those who
are expected to be operating the equipment. New users are given proper
supervision by authorized user.
The training/re-orientation will be on monthly basis and will take three hours to
finish.
9 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT ANALYSIS
9.1 ACCIDENT REPORTING
9.1.1 Production
If the personnel involved in the accident come from Production Department, the
discoverer reports the accident to the Production Operator, who will then inform
the Production Foreman. The Production Foreman will inform the Production
Superintendent. Simultaneously, the Production Foreman will proceed to the
scene of the accident and assess the situation. If there is a need to bring the
victim to the hospital, the Production Shift Superintendent reports the accident to
the Production Manager and the RTNFI Hospital condition of the patient. The
Production Manager will report the accident to the General Affairs Manager. The
General Affairs Manager will instruct the Ambulance Driver to bring the injured
personnel to the RTNFI Hospital for treatment. The General Affairs Manager will
then go to the RTNFI Hospital. And finally, the Production Manager will inform the
Plant Manager and Safety Head about the accident. See Appendix 25 for the
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9.1.2 UTILITY
If the accident involves personnel from Utility Department, the discoverer must
report the accident to the Utility Operator, who will then inform the Utility Foreman.
The Utility Foreman will inform the Utility Manager and Production Shift
Superintendent. Simultaneously, Utility Foreman will proceed to the accident site
and will assess the situation. The Utility Manager will report the accident to the
General Affairs Manager. In the absence of Utility Manager, the Production Shift
Superintendent will inform the General Affairs Manager. The General Affairs
Manager will instruct the Ambulance Driver to bring the injured personnel to the
RTNFI Hospital for immediate treatment. The General Affairs Manager will follow
to the hospital. The Utility Manager will then inform the Plant Manager and Safety
head about the accident. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.3 MAINTENANCE
If the accident involves personnel from Maintenance Department, the discoverer
must report the accident to the Maintenance Inspector. Maintenance Inspector will
then report to the Maintenance Foreman. Maintenance Foreman will inform the
Maintenance Superintendent and he will then proceed to the accident site and will
assess the situation. Maintenance Superintendent will then inform the
Maintenance Manager.
Maintenance Manager will inform the General Affairs Manager. The General
Affairs Manager will instruct the Ambulance Driver to bring the injured personnel
to RTNFI Hospital for treatment. The Maintenance Superintendent will inform the
RTNFI Hospital condition of the patient. The Admin Manager will follow to the
RTNFI Hospital. Maintenance Manager will finally inform Plant Manager and
Safety Head about the accident. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.4 LABORATORY
If the accident involves personnel from Laboratory, the discoverer must report the
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In the absence of Laboratory Manager, Chemist-In-Charge will inform the
Production Superintendent and will proceed to the accident site and evaluate the
situation. Production Superintendent will inform the Production Manager and
General Affairs Manager. Production Manager will inform the RTNFI Hospital the
condition of the patient while General Affairs Manager will instruct the Ambulance
Driver to bring the patient to the RTNFI Hospital for the immediate treatment. See
Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.5 DCR/MANNJ-PRODUCTION
If the accident involves personnel from MANNJ Trading working under the
supervision of Production Department, the discoverer will report the accident to
the Production Operator who will then inform to Production Foreman. The
Production Foreman will inform the Production Superintendent and then will
proceed to the accident site and assess the situation. The Production
Superintendent will report the accident to the Production Manager and the RTNFI
Hospital condition of the patient. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.6 DCR/MANNJ-UTILITIES
If the accident involves personnel from MANNJ Trading working under the
supervision of Utilities Department, the discoverer will report the accident to the
Utility Operator who will then inform the Utility Foreman. After the Utility Manager
has informed by his Foreman, the Foreman will then proceed to the accident site
to assess the situation. In the absence of the Utility Manager, Utility Foreman will
report the accident to the Production Shift Superintendent and then to the General
Affairs Manager. General Affairs Manager will then instruct the Ambulance Driver
to bring the injured personnel to the RTNFI Hospital for immediate treatment while
the Utility Manager will inform the Plant Manager and then to Safety Head about
the accident. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.

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9.1.7 RTNMC-ORE PREPARATION
If the accident involves personnel from RTNMC working at the Ore Preparation
Area, the discoverer will report the accident to the Production Foreman who will
then inform the Production Shift Superintendent. The Foreman will then proceed
to the accident site to assess the situation. The Production Superintendent will
report the accident to the Production Manager, who will then report to General
Affairs Manager. General Affairs Manager will then instruct the Ambulance Driver
to bring the injured personnel to the RTNFI Hospital for the immediate treatment.
The Production Manger will inform the Plant Manager, who will then inform the
Safety Head about the accident. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.8 JGC-MAINTENANCE
If the accident involves personnel from JGC-Maintenance, the discoverer will
report the accident to the Maintenance Foreman, who will then inform the JGC-
Maintenance Safety Manager. JGC-Maintenance Safety Manager will report the
accident to the JGC-Maintenance Site Manager, who will then give the instruction
to Ambulance Driver to bring the victim to RTNFI Hospital for immediate
treatment. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.9 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (AT GENERAL AFFAIRS)
If the accident involves IP personnel under the supervision of General Affairs, the
discoverer will report the accident to the General Affairs Assistant, who will then
inform the General Affairs Manager. After General Affairs Manager has instructed
Ambulance Driver to bring the victim to RTNFI Hospital for immediate treatment
he then informs the Plant Manager about the accident. Plant Manger will inform
Safety Head about the accident See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.10 LOGISTICS (AT PIER SITE)
If the accident involves personnel from Pier Site, the discoverer will report the
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Site Foreman will inform the Logistics Section Head and then proceed to the
accident site to assess the situation. In the absence of the Logistics Section Head,
Pier Site Foreman will inform the Production Superintendent. The Production
Superintendent will report the accident to the General Affairs Manager and the
RTNFI Hospital the condition of the victim. General Affairs Manager will then
instruct Ambulance Driver to bring the victim to the hospital for immediate
treatment. Logistics Manager will also inform the Plant Manager, who will then
inform the Safety Head about the accident. See Appendix 25 for the
communication flow.
9.1.11 RTNMC – PIER SITE
If the accident involves personnel from RTNMC working at the Pier Site, the
discoverer will immediately report the accident to the Pier Site Operator, who will
then inform the Pier Site Foreman. While proceeding to the accident site to assess
the situation, Pier Site Foreman will inform the Logistics Section Head the
accident. In the absence of Logistics Section Head, Pier Site Foreman will inform
the Production Superintendent. Production Superintendent will then report the
accident to the General Affairs Manager and the RTNFI Hospital the condition of
the victim. General Affairs Manager will then instruct Ambulance Driver to bring
the victim to hospital for treatment. Logistics Section Head will also inform the
Plant Manager, who will then inform the Safety Head about the accident. See
Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.1.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE-TAGDALONGON (AT PIER SITE)
If the accident involves IP personnel working at Tagdalongon area at Pier Site,
discoverer will report the accident to the Pier Site Operator, who in turn informs
the Pier Site Foreman. The Foreman will inform the Logistics Section Head while
proceeding to the accident area to assess the situation. In the absence of
Logistics Section Head, Pier Site Foreman will inform the Production
Superintendent. The Superintendent will report the accident t General Affairs
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Head will also inform the Plant Manager, who will then inform Safety Head about
the accident. See Appendix 25 for the communication flow.
9.2 INVESTIGATING BODY
All accidents of serious magnitude need a thorough investigation. The accident site
and the victim have to be properly investigated to assess the cause and impose
countermeasures to prevent recurrence. To be able to do this, the investigating
personnel needs to preserve the site of the accident to accurately deduce
observation related to the accident. So, accident site shall immediately be cordoned
off to bystanders to preserve evidences.
9.2.1 DIRECT SUPERIOR/DEPARTMENT
The immediate supervisor of the victim will conduct the preliminary investigation of
the accident. The initial investigation report must be submitted to Safety Office to
confirm the cause of the accident with all evidences intact. The applicable
countermeasures must be provided immediately.
9.2.2 SAFETY SECTION
Safety Section will also conduct an investigation to the accident independently.
Testimonies of the co-workers and the witnesses will be considered as evidence.
Investigation reports from Safety Office may sometimes differ from the report of
the immediate supervisor; however, everything must be cleared during the
discussion of the accident. Safety Section will also suggest effective and
applicable immediate remedial actions.
9.2.3 POLICE
When an accident is fatal, police investigation must be conducted. The
investigation must be made in the Safety Office. All personnel involved will be
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supervisor or foreman will be documented as evidence together with the pictures
of the accident.
9.2.4 MGB
MGB will also conduct an accident investigation when the victim suffered serious
injuries or fatal. They will also collect testimonies of the personnel involved. The
accident site, nature of the accident, and how the victim is rescued are some of
the important points that will be considered in the investigation. MGB will suggest
an initial remedial actions right after the investigation. MGB investigation report
will follow and it will be submitted to CBNC management for compliance of the
violations if any and suggested countermeasures.
9.3 REPORT FORMAT
All accident of serious magnitude (fatal or non-fatal) must be reported properly.
Reporting formats differ according to the institutions where the report is submitted.
9.3.1 SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Accident report made by the immediate supervisor will be according to the
standard reporting format (see Appendix 27). Investigation report must pass
through the Department Manager concerned, Safety Head and finally to the Plant
Manager for their comments about the accident.
In describing the causes of the accident, there will be three aspects must be
considered: physical condition, worker acts, and management contribution. Cause
of the accident must be extracted and identified according to the mentioned
aspects. Each of the identified causes must be given effective and applicable
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9.3.2 MGB REPORT
All serious accidents shall be reported immediately by any available quickest
means to MGB Regional Office No. IV – MIMAROPA within 24 hours after its
occurrence. Safety Office will prepare the entire necessary document pertaining to
the accident. Reports from the concerned department will also serve basis for
reporting.
A final written report (see Appendix 28 for the format) will be submitted within 15
days immediately following the occurrence of the accident.
The Plant Manager will sign the final accident report duly endorsed to the
Regional Office – Mimaropa (R. de Jesus, OIC) copy furnished the Director of
MGB (H. Ramos).
9.4 ACCIDENT DISCUSSION
When an accident occurs, the operation of the particular section must be stopped
temporarily. All personnel involved on that particular operation will be pulled out to
discuss the accident. Normally, 4RKY will be made and it will be facilitated by the
immediate supervisor.
When an accident involves CBNC employee, the accident will be presented and
discussed during the Secretariat Meeting and Central Safety and Health
Committee Meeting.
When an accident involves CBNC contractor, the accident will be presented and
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9.5 REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Countermeasures for the accident will be made immediately. Approaches for the
countermeasure will be work practice control and/or engineering control.
If employees can be removed from exposure from the hazard by changing the
way they do their jobs, then exposure to hazard can be eliminated with a work
practice control. The use of wet methods to suppress dust, personal hygiene,
housekeeping and maintenance, and job rotation of workers are some of the
examples of work practice control.
If the machine or work environment can be physically changed to prevent
employee exposure to the hazard, then hazard can be eliminated with an
engineering control. Examples of this control are: initial design specifications;
substitution with less harmful material; changing/ enclosure/ isolation of the
process, and ventilation.
10 HEALTH CONTROL AND SERVICES
Health of the workers is the most significant aspect of the operation in achieving
the production target. This is regularly monitored to ensure that everyone involved
in the operation is physically and mentally fit.
10.1 PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Upon hiring the employee, he/she is required to undergo and pass the physical
examination as required by the company. His/her medical certification must be
endorsed by the specified doctor of the company and the result conclusion “fit to
work” must be indicated.
10.2 ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Annual medical examination is mandatory to all employees. If health deviations
are found, the doctor’s recommendation must always be followed. Employee’s
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10.3 RETURN TO WORK MEDICAL EXAMINATION
An employee who has met occupational injury or exposure will be allowed to
return to work only if he/she has already undergone medical examination and
given a certification from the doctor that he/she is “fit to work.” Counseling shall be
done to workers who have suffered from traumatic accidents.
10.4 DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM
To achieve a drug/alcohol free workplace in compliance with the Department
Order No. 53-03 of DOLE and in accordance with Article V of Republic Act 9165,
or known as the Comprehensive dangerous Drug Act of 2002 the company adopts
a Drug Free Workplace Program.
The company shall adopt workplace policies and programs on drug/alcohol abuse,
prevention and control such as trainings and seminars, posters, etc. A mandatory
drug/alcohol testing will be conducted once a year and all employees are required
to undergo drug/alcohol test. Details of this program are discussed in the Safety
and Health Manual.
10.5 MONITORING OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Monitoring of working environment is essential to achieve company program on
Health Control Services. Safety office conducts noise monitoring at strategic
locations while dust monitoring is done in coordination with EMO department.
10.6 MALARIA ERADICATION
Malaria has been declared endemic in Palawan and it is just necessary to provide
protection to the employees. The company implements fuming at the plantsite
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11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
CBNC has already established emergency preparedness programs. These are
the Emergency Response Plan which describes the response of the various
committees to emergency cases and Emergency Management Plan which
describes primarily on the communication routes, handling the public as well as
the communication contacts. See the handbooks of the respective programs.
12 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The company will provide its employees with proper Personal Protective
Equipment free of charge as enumerated: cotton gloves, leather gloves, rubber
gloves, hard hat, full body harness, rain coats, rain boots, H2S gas respirator,
portable gas detector, film badge, face shield, ear plugs, safety glasses, safety
goggles, safety shoes, acid proof uniform, dust suit, acid suit, etc.
The free issues of safety gears and personal protective equipment are
replaceable whenever they become unsafe for use or damaged though ordinary
wear and tear/use except for uniform, which shall be provided three sets every
two years for Production personnel and three years for non-production personnel.
13 SAFETY AND HEALTH INCENTIVES
Every one million safe man-hours worked without lost time accident achieved, the
company provides its employees a token for the achievement.
Another incentive will be given to an employee who won the nomination for Safe
Man of the Year. Eight employees coming from different department will be
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14 SAFETY PROMOTION
There are plenty of ways to promote safety. Some of the ways that the company
will be practicing are safety circulars, 4RKY competition, posters and sign
boards, and safety slogan making contest. A monthly recognition award is also
given to a department or section which incurred no accident in a month and has
been meeting the monthly target of the department.
14.1 SAFETY CIRCULAR
Safety circular is an advertisement printed on a leaflet intended for wide safety
dissemination. The company will distribute safety circular not only for its employees
and contractors but also for the community regularly.
14.2 4RKY COMPETITION
4RKY competition will also be made during the scheduled major shutdown.
Normally, the competition will be made on May. It will be participated by all
departments that involve in the direct operation such as Production,
Maintenance, Utility, Laboratory, EMO, General Affairs and Logistics Departments
and will be judged by the department Managers. Three winning teams will be given
cash price and a trophy. See Appendix 11 for the competition guidelines.
14.3 POSTER AND SIGNBOARDS
Posters and safety sign boards will be posted on key areas where everyone can
read them. The message the posters and boards implicate will remind everyone
the safety consideration in doing the work assignment.
14.4 SAFETY SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST
Safety slogan making contest will be conducted monthly. Safety Section will
disseminate guidelines as well as the subject each month. The slogan entries will
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entries must be submitted to Safety Section through Lotus Notes before the
scheduled CSHC Meeting. The winner will be awarded with P1000 cash. The
winning entry will be posted in the Safety Statistic Board.
15 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Community consultations will be done from time to time and as the need arises.
These consultations aim to establish good relationship with the community.
16 TARGETS AND BUDGETS
See Appendix 29

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