Waihi Emergency Principal Control Plan Approved by: General Manager/SSE Approval Date: 26/03/2021 Next Review:26/03/2022 OceanaGold Waihi WAI-250-PLN-001 Page 27 of 124 • HAZMAT response • Confined Space rescue • Exploration bush rescue Competency levels are put in place to ensure emergency response personnel have the correct level of capabilities. First Aid Arrangements Waihi operations will ensure that training is providing to ensure that someone is on site at all times with first aid capabilities. Waihi operations ensure all their staff are trained in workplace first aid. The Mines Rescue Team members and site medics are trained to PHEC level. In addition several members hold emergency medical technician qualifications (EMT) and these members are able to administer pharmaceuticals under the Standing Order. Records of these qualifications are held in INX Intuition. The mine has a fully equipped first aid room and a 4WD ambulance to transport patients if required. Inspections on Emergency Response Capabilities Area inspections are required to be carried out across the site ensuring that all emergency equipment is in place, up to date and in working order. The following areas are required to be inspected on a regular scheduled basis: • Underground refuge chambers • Underground trauma packs • Underground rescue BG4 SCBA units • First Aid Room • Fire extinguishing systems (including sprinklers and deluge systems) • Open Circuit SCBA units • Firefighting equipment including Hydrants and Extinguishers • ERT response vehicles • ERT response trailers • ERT rescue station 12.0 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT The CIMS Functions Response to incidents requires a wide range of information to be analyzed and activities to be carried out. Waihi Operations IMT structure is based on the CIMS emergency management model. The resulting tasks and responsibilities are spilt up into seven main functions to enable multiple departments with assistance from external agencies to coordinate resources effectively, and make it easier for their personnel to work alongside each other. The following Incident Management Team (CIMS Based) Table shows the main functions of the IMT. All the CIMS functions need to be considered at an incident, whether they are carried out by a single person in charge of a small response, or by teams of personnel in a major response. Departments may condense or amend the functions to suit their requirements and the specific objectives for a particular incident. The responsibilities for each of the functions are summarized in the table below:
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