ELK VALLEY COAL CORPORATION

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EMERGENCY RE SPONSE PROCEDURE

1.0

INTRODUCTION
1.1

2.0

3.0

The objective of this procedureis to provide Fording River Operation's staff with
guidanceto be able to prepar and respondto emergencysituations in an organized
marmer.The procedureidentifiesthe responsibilitiesand dutiesof management.

CORPORATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAI\

2 .1

This procedureshall be compatiblewith the Elk Valley Coal Corporation,Corporate

Crisis ManagementPlan. FordingRiver Operationssite emergencyresponseshallbe
coordinatedwitJrthe CorporateCrisis ManagementPlan as directedby this procedure.
Relevantupdatesto the CorporateCrisis ManagernentPlan will be mirrored in this
SP&P.

2.2

The CorporateCrisis ManagemantPlan identifies crisis as an rmplannedand unexpected

incident which hasthe potentialto sigrrificantlyimpacta site and/orthe companyas a
whole. A crisis may createchaos,disrupt day-today operationsor damagethe
company'sreputation.A crisis canalsoarisefrom an incident that initially represantsan
emergencyfor a site but later escalatesfor variousreasonsinto a corporateemergency.

2.3

CorporateCrisis ManagementTeam
2.3.1

Seniorcorporatemanagementsupportssite managementfrom a corporate

perspective,providing backupsupportto tlre site on an asneededbasis,and will
be responsiblefor any issues,questions,decisionmakinganddirection that need
to be addressedby corporatemanagement.

2.3.2

The CorporateCrisis ManagementTeamChairpersonis the Vice President,

Operations;the alternateis the SeniorVice President.

INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
J.l

Level I - Major EmergencyIncident

incidentthatmayinvolvea varietyof worsecasescenarios.
3.1.1 A majorernergency
3.1.1.1Fatality/Fatalities.
injuriesrequiringintensemedicalattention,
3.1.1.2Multiple people- severre
3.1.1.3 Protractedrescueoperation.
3.1.1.4Fire involvingcritical structure,machineryor equipme'nt.
peopleor property.
3.1.1.5 Major spoil failurethatthreatens
3.1.I .6 Breachof tailing pondcontainment.
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3.I .1.7 Primary sub-stationdestruction.

3.1.1.8 Significantoperationalinterruptionwhich impactson the company's
ability to do businessas usual.
3.I .I .9 Significantpotentialto atbact public attention(high level of media
attentionat provinciaVnationallevel) and./orsignificantimpacton our
public or regulatoryrelationship.
3.1.1.10Seriouscriminalactivityat a site.
3.1.I .1I Kidnapping,extortion,or detentionof employee(s)or family
members(s).
at a site,includingforestfire andmajorfloods.
3.1.1.12Naturaldisasters
3.I .1.13 Significantenvironmentalimpact- high potential for offsite impact.
3.1.1.14 Significantimpactincident - high potential for impact on public.
3.l 1. I 5 High profile labour unrest(significantmedia/politicalattention).

3.2

Level tr - ModerateEmergencyIncident
3.2.1 A moderate emergencyincident that is significant and may have sf10us
consequences.It rvill escalate into a more serious emergency if left
unattended.
3.2.1.1 Seriouspersonalinjury,
3.2.1.2 Unusualincidentcausingmoderateprofile locally and/orregionally.
3.2.1.3Moderatelevel of mediaattention(locaVregional).
3.2.1.4 Materialimpacton operation.
incidentwith no off-siteimpact.
3.2.1.5 Si$ificant on-siteenvironmental
3.2.L6 Potentialfor severeweatheror other natural eventimpactson operation.
3,2.1.7 Negativepublic attentiontriggeredby media.
3.2.1.8Moderatelabour/activistactivityto attractpublic/mediaattention.

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Level Itr - Minor Incident

incidentthatis relativelyminor in consequences
3.3.1 A minor emergency
andhas
little chanceof escalatinginto a more seriousemergency.
injury.
3.3.1.1Personal
3.3.1.2 t ow potentialfor media,political or public interest.
3.3.L2 Unusualregulatoryactivity relatedto a minor incident.
incidentrequiringnormalresponse/
reportingby the site.
3.3.1.3Emergency
4.0

POTENTIAL CRISIS INCIDENTS

4.1

The following are generalexamplesof typesof eventsthat havethe potential to

becomecrisis incidentswhich could requirecoordinationwith the Corporate
Crisis ManagementTeam:
4.1.1 Fatalities.
4.1.2 Seriousinjuriesto a numberof employees.
4.1.3 Fires.
4.1.4 Explosions.
4.1.5 Leaksof toxic materials.
incidents.
4.1.6 Environmental
4.1.7 Seriouscriminalactivity.
accidents.
4.1.8 Vehicle/Equipment
4.1.9 Naturaldisasters.
4.10

Labourunrest.

4.11

Extensiveandnegativemediacoverage.

4.12

Extensiveandnegativepolitical/regulatoryconflicts.

4.13

by anti-coalor anti-miningactivists.
Publiccampaigns

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6.0

PMCTICESANDPROCEDURES
STANDARD

EMERGENCY ASSESSMENTAI{D CLASSIFICATION

5.1

When an emergencyincident occurs,site operationalpersonnel(incident command)will

assesstJrelevel of seriousness,
advisesitemanagementandinitiate the Emergency
ResponseProcedure.

5.2

The Site EmergencyManagementTeamwill review the assessment

andwill consultwith
(incident
command)to reachagremnton assigrringthe
operationalpersonnel
emergencyincidentto a Level I, II or III classificationandto assesswhether
corporateparticipation is needed.

5.3

The Site EmergencyManagementTeam chairpersonwill notiff the CorporateCrisis

ManagementTeamchairpersonfollowing the Level classificationprocess,if required.

SPECIFIC EMERGENCY RESPONSEPROCEDURES

6.1

It is recognizedthat someanergenciesrequire a specific responsedue to the nature of

the incident. These are recognizedin specific SP&P's that are relevant to individual
risksandarelistedas:
6.1.1 EP.002EmergencyEvacuationProcedure.
MaterialSpill Response
Procedure.
6.1.2 EP.003Hazardous
6.1.3 EP.004krjury andAccidentResponse
andInvestigationProcedure.
6.1.3 EP.005Natwal GasShutoffs
Guidelines
6.1.3 8N.020SpoilManagemant
SpaceProcedure.
6.1.5 GN.OO2Confined
6.1.6 GN.03lAvalancheContolProcedure.
6.1.7 GN.040CriticalWaterShutdown
6.1.8 GN.041CriticalOperationsPolicy
6.1.9 GN.042CriticalFire Protection

6.2

This is not an exhaustivelist asmany SP&P'shaveemergencyproceduresthat havebee'n

incorporated within the content of the SP&P. These are reviewed by pertinent
times.
ernployees
at desigrrated

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INCIDENT COMMANDER RDSPONSIBILITY

7.1

Supervisorsor SeniorForemanor GeneralForemanin chargeof the affected

areawill becomethe IncidentComrnanderand take immediatechargeof the
emergencyscene.
7.1.1

The Site EmergencyManagementTeamChair may delegatewho shall

be the Incident Commander.

7.1.2

The Incident Commandershall talcechargeof the emergencyscen.

7.1.3 The IncidentCommandershallremainon the sceneto coordinateresponse

efforts.
7.1.4

'7.1.5

For emergenciesrequiring Mine RescueTeam response,the Mine RescueTeam

Captain shall have full authority over the activities of the Mine RescueTeam.
The Captainshallreport teamprogressto the Incident Commander.
The Incident Commandershall report to the Site EmergencyManagementTeam.

7.2

personnelto a safearea,ifrequired.
Evacuateall non-essential

7.3

If required,initiate a Mine RescueTeamcallout.

7.4

Recordall namesandchecknumbersto establishif any individuals aremissing.

7.4.1 Inform the Mine RescueCaptainof missingpersonsso a searchcanbe initiated.

7.5

Startcombatmeasuresto confrol the situationandminimize the danger.

7.6

Secureall dangerousareas. Arrange for guardsto be postedat all accesspoints that are
or may becomedangerousdueto the incident.

7.7

Classi$ the incident as a Level I, Level tr or Level Itr incident andreport your decision
to the Superintendentofthe deparfinentin which the incident occurred.
7.7.l

For Level I or Level tr incidents,SeniorManagementwill determinewhetherthe

Site EmergencyManagementTeamis required.

7.8

If the incident is classedas a Level Itr incident, continue with control of the incident
response.

7.9

Maintain communicationswitl SeniorManagementand/orthe CommandCenter.

7.10

Assist with supportpersonneland equipmantas directedby the Mine RescueCaptain.

7.11, Maintaina constantrecordof events.

7.12

response
Manageresotucesto ensuresuccessful
to the emergency
incident.
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7 . 1 3 Ensurethat appropriatepersonnelare dispatchedto the front gateso that accessis

controlledandonly authorizedpersonnelaregrantedaccessto the site during the
emergency.

8.0

MINE OPERATIONS DISPATCH ORPROCESS COI{TROL ROOM OPERATOR

8.1

The Mine OperationsDispatch will becomethe communicationcontrol for incidentsin

the pit or in the maintenanceshopsif it is safeto do so.

8.2

The Process Contol Room Operator will become the communication control for
incidentsin theprocessareaif it is safeto do so.

8.3

Maintain comrnunications.Under no circumstanceswill dispatch or the control room

operatorleavetheir postsunattended.Give priority to calls from:
8.3.1 The affectedarea.
Management
Team.
8.3.2 The SiteEmergency

8.4

Dispatch and the Contol Room Operatorpositions are vital to the successof elficient
communicationduring the emergency.If required, dispatchor the operatorwill request
assistanceto handlethe volumeof communicationneeds.

8.5

The DispatchandControl RoomOperator'srole includesrapidly notiffing key personnel

of the incident and placing calls and orders as directed by the hcident Commander.
More specifically:
8.5.1 Call out the Mine RescueTeam.
8.5.2 Notifu the [,ossPreventionOfficer.
8.5.3

ContactSeniorManagenrentfor the areain which the emergencyis locatedand

inform them of the circumstances.

8.5.4 Keepa log of all callsandactivitiesby time andevent.

to the CommandCentershouldbe written down andreadback.
8.5.5 All messages
callsasdirected.
8.5.6 Placeemergency

9.0

SITE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM RESPONSE

9.1

Site EmergencyManagernentTeamMembership
9.1.1

The Site EmergencyManagementTeamis comprisedof site management

personnelwho direct andmanageemergencyresponseat the site andhave
primary responsibilityfor site decisionsandactions.

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9.1.2

The Site EmergencyManagementTeamchairpersonshall be the General

Manageror designate,The chair is responsiblefor communicatingwith the
CorporateCrisis ManagernortTeamchairperson,when required.

9.1.3

Site EmergurcyManagementTeammembersshall be comprisedof the

following. In the absenceof the following or the persondesignatedto their
positionsduring their absenceshall assumethe role.
- GeneralManager@esignate:delegatedSuperintendent).
9.1.3.1Chairperson
9.1.3.2EmployeeRelationsSuperintendent
@esignate:LossConffol
Administrator).
Mine Operations@esignate:GeneralForeman,Mine
9.1.3.3 Superintordent,
Operations).
9.1.3.4 Superintendent,
Maintenance
@esignate:GeneralForeman,
Maintenance).
(Designate:GeneralForeman,Processing).
9.1.3.5 Superintendent,
Processing
9.1,3.6 Superintendent,Engineering@esignate: SeniorMine Engrneer).
9.1.3.7 Superintendent,
Materials(Designate:Warehouse
Foreman).
9.1.3.8 Confroller,FordingRiver Operations(Designate:SeniorAccountant).

9.2

Site EmergencyManagementTeamResponsibilities
9.2.1

The Site EmergencyManagementTeammay be activatedfor incidents

describedin 3.1 and3.2.

9.2.3

The Site EmergencyManagementTeam Chair shall be filled, at the time of the

emergency,by a senior staff personin a position to take charge,or the General
Manager'sdesignate,until suchtime asthe GeneralManagerassumescommand.

9.2.4

The Chair shall ensurethat non-essentialpersonnelevacuatevia saferoutesto a

safelocation andthat othersarepreventedfrom enteringareasthat areor may
becomeaffected.

9.2.5

The Chair shall ensurethe Incident Comrnanderhasinitiated a responseto the

mergency,

9.2.6

The Chair shall determineif the Incident Commanderhasclassifiedthe eventas

a Level I, Level tr or Level Itr incident.

9.2.7

For Level I or lrvel tr incidents,the Chair will immediatelyinform the General

Managerof the incident.

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9.2.8

If required,the Chair will refer to the Notification List to convenethe teamand

inform them of the incident status.(SeeAppendix A)

9.2.9

A CommandCe,lrterwill be formedif thereis a requirementfor commandand

control relatedto the incident.
9.2.9.1T\e SiteCommandCentershallbe locatedon the secondfloor
of the GeneralOffice.
9.2.9.2lf thesecondfloor is not functioning,the SiteCommandCenter
shall be either the Mine Dry Training Room or the Maintenance
ShopTraining Room.
9.2.9.3 If dueto evacuationrequirements,the Site Emerge.ncy
ManagementTeammust leavethe mine site, the Site Command
Centershall be locatedat the Boivin Room in Elkford.

personto keep:
9.2.10 Assigna responsible
9.3.10.1The activity log, including insfructionsgiven andreceived.
log.
comrnunications
9.3.10.2The emergency
andrunners.
9.3.10.3Assigapeopleto actasmessengers
9.2.1I Outlinea plan of action.Assignqualifiedpersonnelto specifictasks.
communicate
with the Corporate
9,2.12 For Level I or Level tr incidentclassifications,
(see
CrisisManagemortTeamChairperson Section5.3).
9.2.13 Monitor emergencyresponseactivity andprovide requiredsupport.
9.2.14 Planrccoveryactionto limit businessintemrption.
10.0

GENERALMANAGER(SrTE EMERGENCYRESPONSETEAM CHAIRPERSON)

10.1

Reportto the CommandCenter.

10.2

Obtainbriefings from the IncidentCommanderor seniorstaff in control.

10.3

AssumecommandasTeamChair or desigrrateasrequired.

10.4

Confirm location of the Comrnand Center. If circumstancewanant, relocate the

CommandCenter.

10.5

Confirm the incident classificationas kvel I, Level II or Lrvel Itr.

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10.6

For Level I and Level tr classifications,consultwith the CorporateCrisis Management

TeamChair to confirm the classification. The CorporateChair will initiate the
CorporateCrisis ManagemantPlanproceduresasrequired(seeAppendix B).

10.7

Assumecommandof the site emergencyresponseand deploymenteffort.

10.8

Confirm arrival and assignmentof emergencyoperationspersonnel.

10.9

Confirm the statusofpersonnelin the rotation schedules.

10.10 Consultwith the IncidentCommanderto determineresponserequirements.

10,I1 Developa planofaction andassigntasksto accomplishthe plan.
10.12 lfrequired, seeknecessary
outsideassistance
or equipment.(seeAppendixC).
10.13 Inform on site crewsof the circumstancesin a timely marmer.
10.1,4 Communicatewith the CorporateCrisis ManagementTeamChairperson.
10.15 Ifrequired,establisha FamilyCanter(seeSection14.0).
from the membersof the Site Emergency
10.16 Appoint a media relations spokesperson
ManagementTeam.
10.16.1Coordinatemediarelationswith the CorporateCrisisManagement
Team.
10.17 Plan, implementand conhol recoveryoperations.
11.0

LOSS CONTROL ADMIMSTRATOR

11.I

The Loss Control Administrator'srole in an emergencyis to assurethe evacuation

procedureis activatedasrequired,andthat tained rescueteams,supportcrewsandall
specialequipmentarequickly andcontinuouslyavailable.

ll.2

If required,notiff the Elkford DiagnosticCenterand/orthe SparwoodHospital and

determineadditionalmedicalaid GMS).

I 1.3

resoueteamsandsupportcrews.
Schedulesuccessive

11.4

Assurefirst aid and ambulancecapability.

1l 5

Keepa log of activitiesby timesandevents.

I l.6

Limit accessto the mine site.

ll.7

Notiff andliaisewith govemmentagenciesandtheR.C.M.P.asdirectedby the

CommandCenter.

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I 1.8

If required,secureassistancefor othermine sitesor the District of Elkford or other

govemmentagencies.

11.9

Ensureadequate
communications
aremaintained.

I1.10 EstablishandmanagetheFamilyCentreandMediaCente asrequired.

I I .I I

Coordinateuseof the Elk Valley Critical IncidentResponseTeam(seeSection19.0).

MINE RESCI]E TEAM CAPTAIN

12.1

The Captainshall comrnandthe Mine RescueTeamoperations.

12.2

The Captainensuressafetyofthe teampersonnel.

12.3

The Captainshall requestnecessaryequipmentand other resourcesthrough the Incident

Commander.

12.4

The Captainshall report progressto the IncidentCommander.

12.5

The Captain retains authority to determinewhen Mine RescueTeam operationsare

concluded.

MINE RESCUE TEAM CALL OUT

I4.O

13.1

Requestsfor the Mine RescueTeam(MRT) shall be madethroughdispatch. Dispatch

hasthe list of MRT personnelonsite for the given shift. They will coordinate the
deployment of personnel and emergencyequipment as requested by the Incident
Commander.

13.2

The MRT Captain shall determine the need for additional trained mine rescuer
attendanceandmakea requestto the IncidentCommander.

13.3

The IncidentConnnandershall initiate a call out of additionalmine rescuers.The Loss

PreventionDepartmentmaintainsan up-to-dateMRT list.

EMERGENCYACTIONCHECKLIST
l4.l

Identiff the natwe of the emergencyandascertrain

if thereare any casualties.

14.2

Warn all personnelin dangerareaof emergenoy.

14.3

Locatethe source;establishthe areaof immediaterisk and the potential for escalation.

I4.4

If required,raisethe alarm andalert all Forernenand the Mine RescueTeam.

14.5

Mobilize the appropriateresourcesto isolate the hazard and to implement First Aid
remedialactions.

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14.6

Initiate proceduresfor the protectionofpersonnel,property andenvironment.

14.7

Considerthe need to e cuatenon-essentialpersonneland for emergencyshutdownof

operations.

14.8

Implementproceduresfor the protectionof vital resources,continuity of critical services

and securityof the propertyandrecords.

14.9

Initiate roll call to account for all personnel.Report missing personnelto the Mine
RescueCaptainand CommandCenter.

14.l0

Completre
notificationsasrequired.

assistance
14.11 Call in furtheremergency
asmaybe necessary.
14.12 Manageinformationreleaseto familiesandmedia.
14.13 Completerecoveryprocesses
to limit businessinterruptionandcostof loss.
14.14 Completefull investigation.
14.15 If theincidentinvolvesafatzlity, follow thenotificationprocessdetailedin AppendixD.
15.0

FAMILYCENTER
15.l

The families of ernployeesinvolved in an emergencyeventmust be kept informed about

emergencyresponseactivity andthe condition ofthe employeesinvolved

15.2

Communicationwith family memberswill be directedby the Site EmergencyResponse

Team.

15.3

A senior staffmember will be appointedas spokesperson

and will keepregular,planned
cornrnunication with familv members.

15.4

At times when a major emergencyoccurs for an extendedperiod of time, there is a

possibility that family will attendthe mine site.

15.5

Whenthis occurs,therewill be a needto locatetlese peoplein a Family Centerwhere

they canhaveprivacy andbe availableto be updatedon the resultsof the rescueeffort.

15.6

Dependingon the situation, the GeneralManageror his designatewill determinewhere

this locationwill be.
15.6.1 In most situations,oneof the conpany apartrnentsin the Boivin building would
be the most appropriatelocation for the Family Center.
15.6.2 If a family centeris establishedon the mine site, the first floor conferenceroom
may be the most appropriatelocation.

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staff shouldbe assigned

to remainat
15.6.3 A supervisoror othermiddlemanagement
the Family Centerto coordinatecommunication,transportration,
accommodation
andmealsfor the family members.
15.7
16.0

All effort mustbe madeto secludefamilv membersfrom the media.

MEDIARELATIONS
16.1

In the eventof a major incident,informationrequestsmay originatefrom the media.

t6.2

Media information releaseswill be confolled by the Site EmergencyResponseTeam

andthe CorporateCrisis ManagementTeam.

16.3 Fording River Operationsemployeesshall not releaseinformation to the mediawithout

approvalfrom the Site EmergencyResponseTeamChairperson.
16.4

Media requests for information shall be directed to the person designatedby the
Chairperson,Site EmergencyManagementTeam.

16.5 If required,a media centershall be establishedat a location away from the mine site and
the family center.
l7.o

TNQUESTWTTNESSES
17.1

18.0

19.0

Any employeecalled as a witness by the Coroner to give testimony at an inquest in

regardto a fatzlity at Fording River Operationswill be paid for any time lost from work
astbe result of attendingthe inquest.

NON.OCCI]PATIONALACCIDENTS
18,1

If an Elk Valley Coal Corporationemployeeis killed in a non-occupational

accident
(auto accident, drowning, etc.) the responsibility for notification of the next of kin
restswith thepolice.

18.2

Media requestinginformationaboutan employeekilled in a non-occupational

accident
will be directedto the R.C.M.P.

POST INCIDENT ACTIVITY

19.1

will be conductedin compliancewith SP&PEP.004Injury andAccident

Investigations
ReportingandInvestigationProcedure.

19.2

In some casesemergencyrespondersthat attend accident scenesare affected by what

they see. Known as Critical tncident Stess (CIS), this can be managedshortly after the
incidentby debriefingor defusing.
19.2.1 Debriefing or defusingsessionsare obtainedthroughthe Elk Valley Critical
Incident ResponseTeam(seeAppendix C for contactinformation).

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20.0 EMERGENCYRESOTJRCES
20.1

The following resourcesareavailablefor emergencyresponse,

20.l. I Fire truck andequipmentlocatedat the MaintenanceShopFire Hall.
20.1.2 Fire truck andequipmentlocatedin the fre truck shelterin Brownie pit.
20.1,3 Mine Rescuecacheslocatedat pit fuel islands.
20.1.4 First Aid room andambulances
locatedat the north endof the Mine Operations
building.
20.1.5 Fire extinguisherslocated at various points on the mine site and replacement
extinguishersstoredin the warehouse.
20.1.6 Spill containment
materialsandequipment.
20.1.7 Forestfire fighting equipmentin the MaintenanceShopFire Hall.
20.1.8 MobileEquipment
- heavyequipmentincludingloaders,graders,dozers,
20.1.8.1Mine Operations
8 baclhoes,cnrshffucks, water trucks,etc.
20,1.8.2Maintenance
shops-cranes,manlifts, Hiabs.
20.1.9 Pumps
- largecapacitydrainagepumps,dieselpumps.
20.1.9.1MineOperations
20.1.9.2Fire / rescue- smallcapacitypumps.
20.1.10Mine Rescueteams;ten (10)memberson eachcrew.

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APPENDIXA
SITE EMERGENCY RDSPONSETEAM - NOTIFICATION LIST

General Manager

Doug Stokes

865-5100

Horre:403-562-7570
Cell:25M33-1234

Conffoller

RonRegier

86s-5025

Honp: 250425-7236
C-n11:
250425-1345

SuperintendentProcessing

JoeAndrusiak

865-5055

Home: 250-865-2498
Cell: 250425-5819

Superintendent Engineering

Arpad Koltai

865-5155

Horre:25O425-0281
Cell:250425-5265

Superintendent Maintenance

Don Sander

86s-51r5

Horrc:250425-0420
C*ll:250425-5776

Superintendent,
Mine Production

DanL'Heurerx

865-5080

Hornc:250-423-6601
CelI:250425-1218

Superintendeng
EnployeeRelations Ian Anderson

865-5005

Horp: 250-8654672
Celt 25M33-1145

Superintendenl Materials

RonCarpenter

865-5200

Home: 250-865-7406
Cell:2504254740

LossPreventionSupervisor

Jeff Peterson

865-5011

Horr: 250-865-7185
Cell: 250425-1353

Supervisor,Safety/Security

Bob Rector

865-5013

865-7781

FireitrrfineRescueCo-ord.

Brian Jones

865-5014

865-7183

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APPENDIXB
CORPORATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
GIJIDELINES FOR ALEVEL I OTtr CRISIS
CorporateAction - This guidelinewill be followed by the Corporate Crisis ManagementTeam
when inforned by the SiteEmergencyResponseof needfor their involvementin the incident.
Information flowing from the mine site commandcenterwill assistthe corporateteam to fulfill
theseguidelines.
CCMT Chairman:
- Notiff, assernbleCCMT
- Notiff the hesident andCEO
- Activate the CorporateCommandCenfre
- EstablishConferencephoneconnectionwith the SEMT's ComrnandCentre
- Securethe namesanddetailsof personskilled or injured
- Securedetailson the incident itself, fime, place,rescue/emergency
responseactivities
engagedat the site
- Assessimpact of the incident on the company
- Determineif corporatepersonnelshouldbe dispatchedto the site
- Desigrratea CorporateSpokesperson
- Co-ordinatewith the site's Spokesperson
- Approvethe public releaseof information
Iluman Resources:
- Preparenotification of families for corporateoffice incident
- Activate the CorporateFamily Cente asrequired
Communications/ Regulatory/ Public Affatrs:
- Activate the Media Centre
- Activate Public InformationOfficers @IOs)
- Issueinstructionsto reception
- Assemblesite-specificinformationkits, fact sheets,maps,etc.
- Call designatedPR agencyandput thernon stand-byasrequired
- Implementmediamonitoring
- Preparenewsreleasetemplate
- PrepareStand-byStatement
- Assist in preparingandsupportingthe site andCorporateSpokespersons
Legal:
-

Determineneedfor outsidecounsel
Review informationprior to public release

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STANDARD
PMCTICESAND PROCEDURES

FORDINGRIVEROPERATIONS

APPENDIX C
OFF'SITE RESOTJRCECONTACT LIST

Qs0) 423-6884 (zso)423-0944

Qso)423-738r (2s0)423-0262
Q50)9s24494
Qs0\426-r2s2

MinesBranch

Phil Pascuzzi
GarryMacDonald
Fred Hermann
Ricci Berdusco

RCMP- Emergency911

Sparwood
Elkford

(2s0)42s-6233
(250)86s-2232

Utilities

TerasenGas

(877)889-2002
(2s0\ 426-7314
(8881769-3766
(800)663-34s6

PEP
CANUTEC

BC Hvdro
Provincial Emergency
Progam
Transportationof
Dangerous
Goods

PoisonControl Center

(613)ee6-6666
(2s0)628-2344
(800)567-8911
(800)663-5555

ForestFire

ReportingB.C. Forest

Helicopters

Bighom (Cranbrook)
Bighorn @emie)
Thunderbird(Cranbrook)
Calgary

(2s0)489-2sr7
(2s0)4234118
(250',)
426-0090

Sparwood
Spmwood
Elkford

(2s0\42s-62r2

STARS
Hospital
Fire Department
Ambulance
AvalancheSearchDog
MSI
Tri-M EquipmentRental

B.C.

Newalta

Cranbrook
MickHowell
AnnetteKallies
Greenhills
Coal Mormtain
Elkview
Line Creek

Elk Valley Critical Incident

Team
Resoonse
OtherMines

RCMP
Safe8 Supervisor
Sparwood

1-888-888-4567
911
911
911

(2s0)86s-s234 (2s0)4254761
(2s0\ 42s-2469
(2s0't426-2073
(2s0)4234112
(250')423-6731
(2s0)86s-3098
(2s0)42s-7389
(2s0)42s-8899
(2so)425-3112

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STANDARD
PMCTICESANDPROCEDURES

FORDINGRIVEROPEMTIONS

APPENDIXD
FATAL NOTIFICATION LIST

1.Notiff personon call

Irpmediatesupervisor

Imrnediate

2. Notifu the GeneralManager

Senior mine official on

duty

Inmediate

3. Notifu PresidentandCEO

G.M. or designate

knrnediate

4. Noti&RCMP

Senior mine olficial on

duty

hllrrdiate

5. NotB Mineslnspector

Seniormine ollicial on
duty or LossControl
Adminisfrator

Immediate

6. NotifrtheOHSC

Seniormine official on
duty or LossConftol
Administrator

Irnnediate

7. Notiff nexrof-kin (local and

non-localresidents)

Superintendent,
Enployee Relations,or
ifnot available,as
directedby the General
Manager

knrnediate

8. NotifrU.S.W.Local7884

Seniormine offrcial on
duty
GeneralManager

Irnrrediate
Within 24 hours

10. Preparedetailedreport

Investigating tcam

Within 24 hours

To be forwardedto Legal
Counsel,GeneralManager,
Gov't agencies

I l. Determinedateandtime of
inquestandinform OHSC,Local
Union andMines Inspector

LossControl
Adminisfiator

As soonas
inforrnationis
available

Notify Legal Counsel and

General Manager

12. Attend inquestif a fatality

Departnent head and/or

General Manager, Legal
Counsel, others as
required

9. Call a meetingof the General

Manager,departmentheads,
and
OHSC,safetyrepresentatives
Ministry officials to investigate

In personifpossible

ExecutiveSecretaryto
obtaintranscriptof
verbatimevidence

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FORDINGRIVEROPERATIONS

STANDARD
PRACTICES
ANDPROCEDURES

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTANDTHE STAI\DARD PRACTICESAND

PROCEDURESFOR:
EMERGENCYRESPONStrPROCEDT]RE
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EMPLOYEEITIUMBER:
EMPLOYEENAME:
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DATE:
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