Camden Gas Project

Camden Gas Project
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH &

SAFETY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
OPERATIONS
28 March 2007
Lot 35, Medhurst Road
MENANGLE NSW 2568

AGL Operations EHSMP
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Controlled Document Distribution List:
Copy No. Organisation Position
Field Development Manager, – Gas Mike Roy

1
Development
2 Technical & Production Manager Kevin Kilstrom
3 Production Manager Tofazzel Haque
4 HSE Manager Ken McCall
5 Senior Project Engineer Dennis Chia
6 Field Environment and Safety Officer Aaron Clifton
7 Land and Approvals Manager David Kelly
8 Rosalind Park Gas Plant Gas Plant Supervisor
9 Ray Beddoe Treatment Plant Gas Plant Supervisor
10 Land and Construction Manager Kevin Rofe
11 Dept of Planning Director General
Dept of Environment and Director General

12
Conservation
13 Dept of Primary Industries Director General
14 Dept of Primary Industries Glyn Macdonald
15 Wollondilly Shire Council Library
16 Campbelltown City Council Library
17 Camden Council Library
18 WorkCover, NSW Library
19 AGL website N/A
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AGL Operations EHSMP
Preface
This Environmental, Health and Safety Management Plan (EHSMP) is for the operation of
the Camden Gas Project comprising the Gas Fields and associated facilities at the
Rosalind Park Gas Plant and Ray Beddoe Gas Treatment Plants in the Camden /
Campbelltown / Wollondilly district. This EHSMP addresses issues:
• identified in the EIS for the Camden Gas Project Stage II for the operation of the
Rosalind Park Gas Plant;
• identified in the EIS for PPL 1 and 2 for Ray Beddoe Treatment Plant;
• contained within the Development Consent conditions for the Camden Gas Project
– Stage 2, and
• detailing AGL’s responsibilities under all OH&S Acts and Regulations.
This EHSMP provides an outline of the environmental and OH&S management initiatives
that will be undertaken and is based on recognised petroleum and pipeline industry
procedures and guidelines of environmental and OH&S best practice.
The aim of this EHSMP is to provide the guidance necessary to facilitate Gas Field and
Treatment Plant operations and any construction or project activities to be carried out
with minimal impact on all aspects of the environment and with minimum harm to our
employees, our contractors, any visitors and the general public.
The document has been structured:
• To reflect AGL’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy (Appendix A);

• To meet the requirements of the Department of Planning and Department of
Primary Industries for a set of management procedures that aim to achieve
defined and measurable environmental objectives, development approval
conditions and the relevant requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety
Act (2001); and
• To assist AGL operations and maintenance personnel and also contractors
working on site to clearly understand the required environmental and OH&S
management practices and their responsibilities in this regard.
In June 2003, AGL’s Joint Venture partner for the Camden Gas Project, Sydney Gas,
submitted the Environmental Management Plan and Camden Gas Project Stage II –
Environmental Impact Statement for the operation of the Rosalind Park Gas Plant. Those
documents formed the basis of environmental approval for the Rosalind Park Gas Plant.
This document integrates the Safety and Environmental Management requirements into
one document that can be effectively used by AGL personnel throughout the Operations
phase of the Camden Gas Project.
This EHSMP will be reviewed:
• Annually;
• Following any major incident; and
• When directed by the Director-General of the Department of Planning.
The document will then be updated as required.
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Contents
1. Introduction 8
1.1 Operations Overview 8

1.2 Statutory Framework 9
2. Operations EHS Management System 12

3. Operations Management 14
3.1 Environment and OH&S Commitment 14

3.2 OH&S Objectives 14
3.3 Environmental Objectives 15
3.4 Strategy 16
3.5 Procedures 16
3.6 Responsibilities 16
3.7 Induction and Training 17
3.8 Inspection, Monitoring and Auditing 18
3.8.1 Inspection 18
3.8.2 Monitoring 19
3.8.3 Auditing 19
3.9 Stakeholder Consultation 19
3.10 Reporting 19
4. Ongoing Minor Construction Activities 21

5. General Guidelines 22
5.1 Operations and Maintenance Safety 22

5.2 Alcohol and Drugs 26
5.3 Job Safety Analysis 27
5.4 Access 29
5.5 Noise Control 30
5.6 Air Quality 31
5.7 Water Quality (Groundwater / Surface water) 31
5.8 Control of Weeds, Pathogens and Pest Species 32
5.9 Fauna Management 33
5.10 Waste Management 34
5.11 Chemical Storage and Handling 34
5.12 Spill Response 36
5.13 Cultural Heritage 37
5.14 Bushfire Risk Management 38
5.15 Risk Management 38
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6. Specific Requirements 40
6.1 Well Site Operations 40

6.2 Gas Gathering System 41
6.3 Gas Plant 42
6.3.1 Process Plant Vessels 42
6.3.2 Flowlines, Manifolds, Metering Skid & piping 43
6.3.3 Butane, TEG and Odorant Facilities 44
6.3.4 Backup Generator (If Installed) 45
6.3.5 Air Compressor System 45
6.3.6 Fuel Gas Systems 45
6.3.7 Vehicles on Location 47
6.3.8 Office 47
6.3.9 Positive Isolation 48
6.4 Permit to Work System 48
6.4.1 General 48
6.4.2 Permit To Work System - Procedures 49
6.5 Confined Spaces 50
6.5.1 Definition 50
6.5.2 Requirements for Entry 50
6.5.3 Isolation 51
6.5.4 Atmospheric Monitoring 52
6.6 Rehabilitation 52
7. Emergency Response 54
7.1 Manual of Emergency Response Procedures 54

7.2 First Aid 54
7.3 Notices and Sign 55
List of Figures
Figure 2.1: Camden Gas Project 13
List of Tables
Table 3-1: Construction and Post-Construction Objectives and Goals 15
Table 3-2: Personnel Responsibilities 17
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Appendices
Appendix A Environmental and Health & Safety Commitments.
Appendix B Contact Directory and Landholder Details.
Appendix C Operations Audit Protocol
Appendix D Operations Compliance Checklist
Appendix E Chemical Manifest.
Appendix F Job Safety Analysis
Appendix G Non-Compliance Report
Appendix H Procedure for Accidental Discovery, New Work Site or Space.
Appendix I Work Permits – Hot, Cold, Excavation and Confined Space Entry
Appendix J Change of Locked Closed – Locked Open Status Authorisation
Appendix K Material Safety Data Sheets
Appendix L Obtaining Hazardous Substances.
Appendix M Site Safety and Hazardous Area Drawings
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1. Introduction
1.1 Operations Overview

AGL and its JV partner Sydney Gas have successfully developed and operated
a pilot plant facility for the exploitation of Coal Seam Methane (CSM) since
May 16, 2001 (Stage 1). CSM is gathered from the wells and brought to the
Treatment Plant through a gas gathering system. Sales Gas is pumped into
the AGL network delivering to the Camden domestic gas supply.
AGL Gas Production (Camden) has recently entered into a long term contract
with AGL Wholesale Gas (AGLWG) to supply gas to the Sydney domestic and
industrial market from its Rosalind Park Gas Plant (RPGP) (Stage 2, refer
Figure 2.1) that requires the plant to be operated to fulfil a gas sales contract.
Sales Gas from RPGP is delivered into the Moomba to Sydney Natural Gas
pipeline via a 500 metre pipeline.
The report incorporates the following:
Well Site Production Operations;
Gas Gathering System operations;
Gas Treatment Plants; and
Sales Gas Pipeline.
Existing AGL personnel carry out the operation of the well fields, gas gathering
system, Treatment Plants and Sales Gas pipeline.
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1.2 Statutory Framework
AGL activities in NSW come under the control of the following legislation:
• Australian Heritage Commission Act, 1975;
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, 1984;
• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979;
• Mine Subsidence Act, 1961;
• National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2001;
• Petroleum (Onshore) Act, 1991;
• Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997;
• Radiation Control Act, 1990; and
• Rivers and Foreshore Improvement Act, 1948.
There are also two additional documents which are specifically referred to in
the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 Regulation. These are the Department of
Mineral Resources Schedule of Onshore Petroleum Exploration and Production
Safety Requirements (August 1992) and the Australian Petroleum Exploration
Association's Code of Environmental Practice - Onshore (1991).
Development approvals for works carried out within the Petroleum Production
Lease areas are granted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act, 1979. Works carried out in the Petroleum Exploration Lease areas are
regulated by the Department of Primary Industries under the Petroleum
(Onshore) Act, 19991. A list of the approvals for the Camden Gas Project is
provided below:
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Type of Approval Name/Number Description
Petroleum Exploration
PEL2 Petroleum Exploration Licence 2
Licence
Petroleum Production
PPL1 Petroleum Production Lease 1
Lease
Lease
Lease
Lease
Environmental Protection AGL Gas Production (Camden) Pty Ltd - Rosalind

12003
Licence Park Gas Plant (RPGP)
Environmental Protection AGL Gas Production (Camden) Pty Ltd - Ray Beddoe
11713
Licence Treatment Plant
Camden Gas Project Stage 1 (Ray Beddoe Plant and

DA Conditions of Consent DA 15-1-2002-I
Johndilo and Logan Brae Wells)
DA 246-8-2002-
DA Conditions of Consent Camden Gas Project Stage 1 – Kay Park
I
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 – Construction and

DA Conditions of Consent DA 282-6-2003i
operation of RPGP and 43 wells and gathering lines
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 – Connection of Mount
DA Conditions of Consent DA 183-8-2004i
Taurus and Menangle Park 15 wells to RPGP
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 – Construction and
DA Conditions of Consent DA 9-1-2005
operation of wells in Glenlee and EMAI
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 Sugarloaf Farm –

DA Conditions of Consent DA 75-4-2005
Sugarloaf Wells
DA Conditions of Consent DA 171-7-2005 Camden Gas Project Stage 2 – El Bethel Wells
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 (Razorback Wells RB03

Project Approval PA 06_0137
- RB12)
Camden Gas Project Stage 2 (EMAI Wells EM23 -

Project Approval PA 06_0138
EM36)
File No.
Dangerous Goods Licence Camden Gas Project Stage 2
35/034946
Pipeline Licence PL 30 Pipeline Licence No. 30
Licence No.
Bore Water Licence Camden Gas Project Stage 2
10BL159415
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Occupational Health and Safety
As a holder of a Petroleum Exploration License granted by the Department of

Mineral Resources, AGL is required to comply with the Petroleum (Onshore)
Act and Regulations, 1991. Clause 29 of this Act states that all exploration or
other activity carried out under the authority of a petroleum title is to be
carried out in conformity with the Schedule of Onshore Petroleum Exploration
and Production Safety Requirements (the Schedule), published by the
Department of Mineral Resources in August 1992.
The objectives of this Schedule are, "to ensure that the operator of either a
petroleum exploration program or production facility:
• accepts responsibility for the safety of employees, visitors on site and
members of the general public who might be affected by those operations;
• has identified the major hazards on a site or installation; and
• has implemented the appropriate controls in order to ensure that the
management, design, construction, operation and maintenance of each
site or installation and its associated services are safe.”
The OH&S component of this Management Plan satisfies all requirements of
the Schedule.
Environment
Regulation 28 of the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 states that all exploration
or other activity carried out under the authority of a petroleum title is to
conform with the Code of Environmental Practice - Onshore published by the
Australian Petroleum Exploration Association Limited (APEA) in January 1991.
This Code provides the Petroleum Industry in Australia with a guide on

practices and measures to protect the environment during onshore
exploration, development and production.
It is a requirement that all operational activities adhere to the EHSMP

standards, as approved by the regulatory authorities. To this end, the
requirements of this plan apply to all employees, contractors and
visitors.
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2. Operations EHS Management System
To ensure the practical procedures of this EHSMP are implemented, it is

imperative that Operations have a management system in place to facilitate
compliance. In line with the AGL Life Guard Wellbeing, Safety and
Environment Management System, this management plan comprises of the
following elements:
• A corporate commitment stating AGL’s commitment to conduct activities

in an environmentally responsible manner with due consideration to all
occupational health and safety issues (Appendix A);
• Clearly stated objectives consistent with these commitments;
• Practical procedures to achieve the objectives;
• Clearly defined responsibilities for personnel to indicate their obligations

regarding environmental and OH&S management;
• Appropriate induction and training of personnel;
• Monitoring and auditing programs to assess compliance with procedures

and the achievement of objectives;
• Ongoing consultation to seek input from and inform all parties of relevant
issues; and
• A system of reporting for recording of data and notification of relevant

personnel.
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Figure 2.1: Camden Gas Project Operations
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3. Operations Management
3.1 Environment and OH&S Commitment

AGL is committed to responsible management of its Operations and believes
that:
• all potential adverse environmental effects can be effectively managed;

and
• all potential OH&S incidents are preventable to all practical extent.
All planning, construction and operation activities shall be conducted in

accordance with AGL’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy (refer Appendix
A), that outline AGL’s commitment to ongoing sound management of
environmental aspects and OH&S performance.
3.2 OH&S Objectives

AGL objectives with regard to occupational health and safety are:
• to provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees and
contractors;
• to conduct operations with due regard to the safety of the public;
• to foster a positive attitude to health and safety at all levels of
operations consistent with the philosophy that these are issues of
paramount importance in all business decisions;
• to maintain appropriate standards of quality in all aspects of AGL
operations; and
• to empower all employees and contractors to actively assume
responsibility and accountability for safety and health.
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3.3 Environmental Objectives
Table 3-1: Operations Objectives and Goals
Issue Objective Goal
Post-Construction and Operation Objectives

Land Use 1 To avoid significant 1.1 • To minimise disturbance to land use
disturbance to land use or and damage to infrastructure.
damage to infrastructure.
1.2 • To ensure that no landowner issues
are outstanding or remain
unresolved as a result of operations.
Soils and 2 To promote and maintain soil 2.1 • To ensure there is no long-term
Terrain stability. erosion on leased areas.
2.2 • To continue to monitor and manage
soil erosion on the leased areas
consistent with surrounding land and
until the area has stabilised.
Vegetation 3 To promote and maintain 3.1 • To monitor and maintain vegetation
regrowth of vegetation. cover to ensure that it is consistent
with surroundings.
3.2 • To ensure that a photographic
record is maintained at all
environmental monitoring station
locations.
3.3 • To ensure that the leased areas
remain free of weeds and
pathogens.
Operational 4 To minimise noise due to 4.1 • To ensure operations comply with
Noise operations. noise standards.
4.2 • To ensure that any complaints from
the general public are promptly
addressed.
Visual 5 To minimise impacts to the 5.1 • To minimise visual impacts from any
Amenity visual characteristics of the proposed works.
area.
Operational 6 To minimise the potential for 6.1 • To ensure that any uncontrolled
Emissions emissions that may cause emissions are reported and acted
public concern. upon immediately.
Public Risk 7 To minimise the risks to public 7.1 • To adequately protect public safety
health and safety. during normal operation.
7.2 • To adequately reduce the likelihood
of fire associated with maintenance
activities
7.3 • To adequately protect public safety
during maintenance
7.4 • To advise landowners of the nature
and schedule of significant
maintenance activities.
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Issue Objective Goal
Emergency 8 To quickly and effectively 8.1 • To limit the impacts of an

Response minimise adverse impacts emergency through regular training,
associated with an emergency and review of emergency response
situation. plans and procedures.
3.4 Strategy
To achieve the environmental and OH&S objectives, AGL undertakes to carry
out the following:
• to describe specific roles for Management, Employees and Contractors;
• to establish corporate controls to ensure that policy is implemented and
maintained;
• to conduct activities in a manner consistent with environmental, and
OH&S requirements;
• to comply with applicable health, safety and environmental laws and
regulations;
• to identify potential hazards of an operation and implement the
appropriate controls or procedures prior to undertaking such operations;
• to ensure as far as practicable, and within appropriate standards, that
design and operation of equipment and site facilities are safe and are
maintained in a safe condition;
• to establish a manual of Emergency Response Procedures applicable to
Operations and to ensure this is displayed and readily accessible and that
personnel are familiar with its contents;
• to establish the level of training and experience of employees and
contractors and ensure that they are adequate and maintained;
• to deal promptly and effectively with any incidents by such means as to
give priority to the safety of employees, Contractors and the public and in
a manner which minimises impact on the environment;
• to conduct activities in a manner which has due and proper regard for the
safety and welfare of employees, Contractors, visitors on site and
members of the general public who might be affected by AGL operations;
and
• to monitor the environmental and OH&S performance.
3.5 Procedures
The procedures included in this EHSMP aim to meet the AGL commitments
(Appendix A) and to achieve the enabling objectives and goals. The
procedures are intended to provide clear and practical guidance to the
operations and maintenance workforce. As such, general (aspect/phase) and
specific (activity/task) procedures are structured.
3.6 Responsibilities
AGL is responsible for overall environmental and OH&S management of the
Gas Field operation. However, all personnel and contractors are accountable
through conditions of employment or contracts. Each individual is responsible
for ensuring that their work complies with regulatory requirements, AGL
commitments and the appropriate procedures.
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The proposed organisation and accountabilities are shown in Table 3-2. It is
understood that the organisation of AGL is not static and that change may
occur from time to time.
Table 3-2: Personnel Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
Field Development Manager Directly responsible for the management of the field
development, including all environmental aspects and OH&S
issues.
Reports to the General Manager Gas Development.
Technical & Production Manager
Production Manager Directly responsible for the overseeing and fulfilment of
commitments contained in this EHSMP.
Reports to the Technical & Production Manager regarding the
Operations environmental and OH&S performance and due
diligence.
Land and Construction Manager Field staff responsible for landowner consultation.
Field Environment & Safety Provides advice to the workforce, through the Field
Officer Development Manager, regarding the implementation of the
EHSMP.
Coordinates the monitoring and audit program.
Sr. Production Field based personnel responsible for ensuring Operations
Engineer/Operations comply with the environmental and OH&S objectives and the
Supervisors and Field Engineers EHSMP.
Maintenance Contractors Responsible for ensuring that works are in compliance with
the EHSMP, meeting regulatory requirements, and ensuring
that all environmental and OH&S objectives contained in the
contracts are attained.
Environmental / OH&S Auditors External to AGL and contracted to conduct periodic audits
according to the principles of this EHSMP and relevant
environmental and OH&S legislative compliance.
The Auditors are coordinated by the Field Environment &
Safety Officer.
Environmental / Heritage Specialist external contractors used in the field to provide
Advisers advice on specific environmental and cultural heritage
matters on an as needs basis.
Report to the Field Environment & Safety Officer.
3.7 Induction and Training

Operations, maintenance and construction employees and contractor’s shall be
required to attend an induction. This shall be conducted prior to commencing
work to ensure that all personnel are aware of their OH&S and environmental
responsibilities and have the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil them.
The inductions shall be conducted covering general environmental and OH&S

management issues, including:
• Process, Plant and Equipment hazards, controls and residual risk;
• Management of sensitive areas;
• Erosion control;
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• Water quality;
• Air quality;
• Cultural heritage management;
• Weed, pathogen and pest species control;
• Fauna and flora preservation;
• Bushfire management;
• Traffic and access;
• Noise;
• Chemical storage and handling;
• Emergency and Spill response;
• Waste management; and
• Protecting the amenity of landowners.
An induction registration form is available AGL-FM-4.17.
In addition and where required, job specific training shall be conducted prior to
the commencement of work.
It is the responsibility of the contractors to consult with AGL to prepare and

implement an induction and job specific training program applicable to their
work scope. Approval from AGL shall be obtained prior to implementation.
AGL shall induct all personnel into the Operations of AGL.
3.8 Inspection, Monitoring and Auditing

Inspection, monitoring and auditing shall be undertaken to assess and record
whether activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements and the
objectives outlined in this EHSMP. These processes shall also ensure operation
and maintenance activities are resulting in an acceptable level of impact with
minimum potential harm to personnel.
3.8.1 Inspection
The Production Supervisors, or their delegates, shall inspect all Treatment

Plant operations activities on a daily basis. Wells and other facilities shall be
inspected according to their operational status. The Field Environment &
Safety Officer shall complete Compliance Checklists for each well (AGL-FM-
4.27).
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3.8.2 Monitoring
The Field Environment & Safety Officer shall monitor operations activities to
assess compliance with the EHSMP and conditions of approval.
The frequency of photographic monitoring during operation shall be

determined based on the nature of actual impact during construction and the
rate of restoration. Remedial actions shall be initiated as required.
Monitoring of the gas gathering system and Sales Gas pipeline during
operations shall be incorporated into AGL monitoring program.
3.8.3 Auditing
OH&S and Environmental Audits shall be undertaken independently of the

monitoring program. The audit program shall include an internal compliance
component to be conducted once within twelve (12) months of commissioning
and thereafter once every 12 months, to assess compliance with the EHSMP,
licence conditions and regulatory requirements. Ongoing compliance of the gas
gathering system and Sales Gas pipeline EHSMP shall be covered within the
ongoing Operations EHSMP.
Audits shall be conducted in accordance with the Audit Protocol (AGL-FM-

4.28). The findings of audits shall be submitted to the Technical & Production
Manager. Rectification plans or corrective actions shall then be developed and
implemented as required.
3.9 Stakeholder Consultation

During Operations, consultation with relevant landowners and regulatory
authorities shall continue. Consultation shall ensure that stakeholders are kept
informed, and that local knowledge and expertise are utilised appropriately.
The Land and Construction Manager shall continue to liaise closely with the
landowner. This shall ensure that the landowner is kept informed of land
access requirements and rehabilitation activities. Relevant landowner details
and contact details are given in Appendix B.
3.10 Reporting
AGL shall maintain an appropriate and auditable record system in accordance
with its Wellbeing, safety & Environmental Management System.
Environmental and OH&S reporting shall be conducted in accordance with
licence conditions and regulatory requirements.
Reporting information shall include:
• Non-compliance reports (AGL-FM-4.20, Appendix G);
• Remedial actions taken following incident reports;
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• Operations Compliance Checklists (AGL-FM-4.27, Appendix D);
• Consultation records and meeting notes;
• Operations Audit reports (AGL-FM-4.28, Appendix C); and
• Monitoring results.
Environmental and OH&S incidents and identified instances of non-compliance

with the EHSMP shall be recorded and reported on a non-compliance report
(AGL-FM-4.20).
An operations log must be maintained daily by on site operating personnel

and kept for a minimum of six years. It must include the following:
• Summary of daily activities, specifically listing any significant changes in

plant or process operating parameters and any accidents, near miss
incidents, or general process incidents;
• Summary of peripheral activities eg. construction and civil works and well
service operations;
• Personnel log, listing operating personnel onsite, crew changes and

movements; and
• A log of visitors and temporary personnel onsite including name,

employers name, duration and purpose of visit.
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4. Ongoing Minor Construction Activities
Prior to commencement of construction activities it is essential that any

possible environmental issues and potential impacts be identified. The list
shall be checked and signed off by the Project Manager, Field Environment &
Safety Officer and Gas Development Manager (AGL-FM-4.16).
In addition, all pre-construction activities shall comply with all relevant

sections of the EHSMP.
The objectives of pre-construction management are to:
• Appropriately consult with all relevant stakeholders to prevent conflicts

during construction;
• Identify potential areas of environmental significance;
• Identify potential environmental impacts or personnel hazards; and
• Prepare appropriate management strategies to minimise potential impacts

and hazards.
Activity Management Strategies Responsibility
Planning • Develop an induction program to be delivered to all personnel Field Environment &
before commencing work on the project. Safety Officer
• Prepare an Incident (Non-Compliance) Reporting Procedure. Field Environment &
Safety Officer
• Identify required work areas and access tracks. Field Environment &
Safety Officer
Construction
Contractor
• Consult with affected stakeholders to ensure that necessary Field Environment &
action is taken to address concerns throughout and after Safety Officer, Land &
construction. Approvals Manager
• Provide the landowner with adequate notification prior to Land & Construction
entry at the commencement of the construction. Manager, Land &
Approvals Manager
• Complete Job Safety Analysis for each construction activity Construction
and obtain approval from AGL. Contractor
• Schedule activities to minimise delay between initial clearing Land & Construction
and restoration. Manager, Field
Environment & Safety
Officer
• All infrastructure, power, telephone and utility poles and Field Environment &
buried cables and pipelines shall be identified and made safe Safety Officer
by the construction contractor prior to clear and grade.
• Cultural Heritage management shall comply with the EHSMP Field Environment &
Section 5.14. Safety Officer
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5. General Guidelines
5.1 Operations and Maintenance Safety

The Field Development Manager, the Technical & Production Manager and the
Field Environment & Safety Officer are to ensure that all Operations Staff and
any Contractors and Visitors are made aware of their responsibilities as
outlined in this document and also to ensure where necessary, that they hold
appropriate public liability and workers compensation insurance.
It is the responsibility of the senior representative on site for each service

contractor to ensure that all personnel, equipment and procedures under his
control meet the requirements of this Plan.
Operations and maintenance in gas fields and facilities should be conducted

by careful, conscientious and responsible personnel. Horseplay and careless
acts shall not be tolerated. Employees and contractors should become familiar
with the requirements of this EHSMP and be aware of those parts that are
particularly applicable to their job.
Employees should receive training in correct work methods to reduce the

chance of unplanned outcomes resulting in injury to themselves or fellow
employees or environmental harm. Following is a list of common-sense
procedural guidelines that should be followed.
General Safety Practices

• Regularly scheduled and impromptu safety meetings of the crew shall be
held and documented. All crew members should be free to bring up
safety or environmental matters;
• Crew should report all unsafe, potentially dangerous or environmentally

harmful conditions to their supervisor;
• At any change of responsibility, the off going supervisor shall inform the
oncoming supervisor of any special hazards or ongoing work that may
affect the safety of the crew;
• Hazardous substances should be stored in approved containers and

properly labelled;
Preliminary Set Up for Constructions, Operations or Maintenance

• Prior to commencing construction, operations or maintenance, the
planned arrangement of all equipment to be placed on the location
should be reviewed to eliminate potentially hazardous conditions. It is
essential to check that there are no overhead powerlines in the vicinity.
This planning activity can be combined with Job Safety Analysis (Section
5.3 and Appendix F) and Work Permit application (Section 6.4 and
Appendix I)
• Operations involving cranes should not be commenced until all

equipment is rigged up in a safe manner; and
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• All equipment and vehicular movements are to be controlled through a
traffic management plan.
Housekeeping
• Work areas should be maintained reasonably clean and free of debris to
remove slip and trip hazards.
• Hazardous leaks or spills should be promptly cleaned up to reduce the

risk of falls, contamination of surface waters and fire hazards.
• Equipment operators shall only operate machinery for which they are
authorised by their supervisors.
• A tag-out security system shall be established for the isolation of

damaged equipment or during maintenance and repairs.
Personal Protective Equipment
All AGL employees and contractors are to be supplied with personal protective
equipment and must use it where required. This equipment will include but is
not necessarily limited to:
• Hard hat;
• Safety glasses and face shield appropriate to the job;
• Hearing protection;
• Safety boots, i.e. steel toe capped boots;
• Gloves; and
• Protective apron
• Full length clothing.
The equipment that is worn by each employee or contractor at any time will
depend on the job at hand. Employees shall wear protective clothing and
protective equipment when working under conditions where there is
reasonable potential for injury, illness or death that can be prevented by use
of such equipment.
Contractors are to provide PPE to their employees to meet this standard.
The guidelines for appropriate use of safety equipment at Work Sites is

outlined below:
• Safety hat, safety boots and safety glasses should be worn by anybody,
including visitors, where sign posted or otherwise within 30 metres of
construction, operations or maintenance activities;
• Safety glasses, face shield, or other eye protection equipment appropriate
for the work being done should be worn by employees engaged in any
work where there is a reasonable probability of injury to eyes from flying
objects, chemicals or injurious light or heat rays;
• When handling chemicals that may irritate or be injurious to skin,
employees should wear rubber gloves, protective apron, or other protective
equipment as appropriate;
• Loose or poorly fitted clothing should not be worn;
• Employees and contractors must not work in clothing which is saturated
with any flammable, hazardous or irritating substances; and
• Employees and contractors with hair of such length as to be a hazard in
work area should keep it contained in a suitable manner while performing
their duties.
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Fire Prevention
Fire constitutes a significant hazard for operations personnel. Consequently,

the recognition and minimisation of fire risks, i.e., sources of ignition and fuel,
is essential for the safe operation of the Site.
Sources of fuel on site are: Process Gas, Petroleum products used as fuel
and lubricants (diesel, petrol, grease and oils), compressed gas, glycol, rags,
bags, rope, timber, combustible waste, etc.
Sources of ignition include: Explosion, naked flame, sparks, spontaneous

combustion, smoking, welding, cutting, grinding, electrical faults, and
lightning. Sparks may be generated mechanically from friction (striking of
metal), electricity (loose or faulty connections, overloading, improper
grounding, short circuits, incorrect fuses, etc.) and from engine exhausts.
General Precautions
• All Site personnel and visitors are to be conversant with the safety
regulations governing fire prevention;
• Smoking shall not be permitted within controlled work places (eg, fenced
drilling area, inside production well fencing, Treatment Plant);
• Board with emergency numbers to be displayed;
• All internal combustion engines used for the powering of equipment and its
ancillary equipment are to be, as far as practical, diesel engines fitted with
efficient flame and/or spark arresters;
• The area around the Treatment Plant and support equipment must be kept
clear of dry brush and grass for a distance of 20 metres;
• Notices prohibiting naked flames, smoking and mobile phones will be
prominently displayed;
• Electrical work will only be carried out by certified electricians;
• Compressed gas cylinders must not be used without a pressure recording
regulator and appropriate and accurate pressure gauges;
• Spilled hydrocarbons will be cleaned up immediately, even if it is necessary
to curtail operations;
• Engine oil will be drained into containers for removal from Site and will not
be allowed to drain loose under engines, mountings, etc; and
• Flammable waste including oily rags, sacks, rope, etc., will be collected and
stored safely prior to removal from Site.
Special Precautions for Cutting and Welding
Cutting and welding are prime sources of fire ignition and require special
consideration. Cutting and welding are permitted by a qualified operator,
provided authorisation has been granted by the Person in Charge through the
Hot Work Permit process.
All cutting and welding operations must be properly supervised by the

Operations Supervisor and/or by the senior contractor’s representative on site
who must:
• prepare the Hot Work Permit (and others if necessary);
• inspect the area in which the work is to be done;
• determine if the work is necessary and safe;
• ensure that the Welder has a thorough understanding of the job;
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• ensure that the Welder is qualified for the job;
• ensure that the equipment to be used is in appropriate condition; and
• ensure that an alert assistant is standing by with a fire extinguisher at

hand.
The following checks should be carried out before welding or cutting:

• Ensure that no sparks, flame or hot slag is likely to fall upon combustible
material or equipment which can be set alight or damaged in any way;
• If cutting or welding must be carried out around timber decks or timber
supports, continuously wet the timbers or cover with non flammable
insulating sheets; and
• Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided while work is in progress.
Cutting or welding is not to be performed by a person working alone. One
person will be delegated to observe flying sparks and falling slag in order to
prevent a fire, and a pre-arranged signal will be established whereby cutting
and welding will cease immediately a hazardous situation arises.
Additional requirements for electric welding are:

• All ground connections will be securely made to eliminate sparking; and
• Connection of the ground return to a common conductor, or to the unit
upon which the welding machine and the work are situated and is
permitted, provided returns are not made through conductors such as pipe
containing gases or liquids, other cables, conduits, chains, wire rope, etc.
Fire Fighting Equipment
In all cases of gas fire, the first step in fire fighting is to isolate the gas supply
by blocking in the affected sections of the Plant. Treated in this manner a gas
fire will stop burning in a short period of time.
• Each Work Site shall have readily accessible and in good operating
condition, not less than four (4) 8kg capacity fire extinguishers;
• Fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment will comply with the
appropriate Australian Standards and are to be used for fire fighting and
training purposes only;
• Fire protection equipment shall be periodically inspected, documented and
maintained;
• Fire fighting equipment shall be readily available near welding operations;
and
• Crew members should be familiarised with the location of fire control
equipment and trained in the use of such equipment.
There are three types of fire and they can be controlled as follows:
• CLASS A fires are of common combustible materials such as wood, cloth,

paper and packing materials.
(a) Cooling the burning material is the most effective way of

extinguishing CLASS A fires.
(b) Water is the best medium for putting out CLASS A fires. Water is
particularly useful in cooling materials to the point where they cannot
reignite and in penetrating to deep-seated fires.
(c) Water Type Extinguishers are also excellent for putting out CLASS
A fires.
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(d) Foam Extinguishers may also be used. Other types of
extinguishers will put out small CLASS A fires but they are not as
effective as water.
• CLASS B fires are of flammable liquids such as petrol, kerosene, oil,

grease, fat, wax, paint, thinners, lacquers and solvents. Note: Methanol
and corrosion inhibitors on site fall into CLASS B.
(e) Blanketing or smothering the fire to exclude oxygen is the most

effective way of extinguishing CLASS B fires.
(f) CAUTION: Never use water on a Class B fire as it may spread the
burning liquid except if Methanol is known to be the fuel.
(g) Foam Extinguishers are the best for putting out burning liquids in
containers when the liquid is likely to be hot enough to reignite on
contact with oxygen.
(h) Dry Powder chemicals and carbon dioxide gas (CO2) extinguishers
are excellent for putting out CLASS B fires.
• CLASS C fires involve live electrical equipment such as light fittings,

motors, generators, cables, wiring, switches, switchboards and electronic
equipment.
(a) Blanketing or smothering the fire to exclude oxygen is the most

effective way of extinguishing CLASS C fires.
(b) Dry powder chemical and carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are
effective in putting out CLASS C fires.
(c) CAUTION: The extinguishing agent used must be a non-conductor of

electricity to avoid shock and further damage to equipment.
(d) NEVER use water or foam extinguishers on CLASS C fires.
The Emergency Response Plan includes the contact number for fire
emergency services.
5.2 Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol
• Any person consuming alcohol while on duty will be dismissed

immediately.
• Any person presenting himself or herself for duty while under the influence
of alcohol will be treated under AGL’s guidelines. NOTE: It is entirely up
to the Leader or the Field Development or Technical & Production Manager
or designate as to what constitutes a condition which is considered unfit
for the safe execution of a person's duties.
• The driving of any vehicle either private or Company to or from the AGL
facilities while under the influence of alcohol will be treated under AGL’s
guidelines.
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Illegal Drugs
• The consumption or storage of any illegal drug or substance while on

location or travelling to and from location will result in dismissal and
notification to the proper authority.
Prescription Drugs and Illness
• Any person on location who is required to take prescription drugs, which

may affect his or her work performance, must notify the Senior Production
Engineer or Field Development Manager or Technical & Production
Manager or designate immediately.
• Any person on location who has either a contagious illness or an illness or

condition which may affect his or her work performance or the safety and
or efficiency of those around that person, must inform the Leader or Field
Development Manager or Technical & Production Manager or his designate
immediately.
5.3 Job Safety Analysis

Purpose
• To identify potential accidents, hazards and potentially environmentally

harmful conditions and the means for their control.
• To meet the general provisions of the OHS Act (including Duty of Care and
employee involvement).
• To form the basis for the development of effective procedures.
• To gain commitment of personnel to the resulting procedures.
• To assist in training employees in job procedures.
• To identify more efficient methods of performing work.
Identify Jobs Requiring Job Safety Analysis (“JSA”)
The situations requiring JSA may include as appropriate:
• Planning for a new job or project with potential hazards.
• Follow up of an incident of injury.
• Any job that has changed.
• Any new tool or piece of equipment.
• New workers are to be involved.
• Part of a review.
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Quality Criteria for JSA
• JSA shall be led by the leaders or designates and the contractor’s

personnel,
• JSA should, where possible, involve personnel actually doing the job,
including contractors.
• JSA should identify any permit requirements, electrical or process

isolations and work hold points.
• JSA shall incorporate the identification of any hazardous chemicals and

reference the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• JSA shall be documented and the documents filed appropriately by the

responsible workgroup.
• Safety actions and precautions identified by the JSA must be referenced

by the work order or procedure for the job.
Responsibilities
• Job/Project Coordinators - Project Coordinators are responsible for

implementing and documenting a JSA plan that is appropriate for the
scope of work and the associated hazards. JSA requirements should be
included in the Project EHS Plan.
• When planning jobs / projects, especially those involving significant or

complex construction works, it is recommended that a JSA type of
assessment be used on the overall project. The project would be broken
down into major steps and the areas of significant risk would be identified
and controlled.
• AGL - Site Representatives (Plant Operations Personnel) - AGL site

representatives are responsible for monitoring that contractors perform
the JSA required by the relevant safety plan or contractual requirements
and for complying with this guideline.
• Where the work involves several contractors and/or operations personnel

or is happening simultaneously with other jobs, the JSA should be
thoroughly reviewed by the AGL site representative to ensure that the
various operations are coordinated and one operation does not create a
hazard for another.
Preparation of JSA
When preparing JSA (Appendix F) the following steps are taken:
• Break the Job down into steps.
• There should be no more than 10 steps per JSA, ideally six or less steps.
Where steps exceed 10, group under headings or separate JSA.
• Identify the potential accident, hazardous or environmentally harmful

condition associated with each step. The guide and checklists should be
used to assist the identification of the widest scope of hazards.
• Apart from potential personal injury, the potential for mechanical or

environmental damage should be considered.
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• Identifying hazard controls/safe operating procedures - The listing of
controls should be restricted to mandatory items and the responsibilities
for the actions are to be defined.
• List “hold points.” Where applicable, list points where process or electrical
isolations need to be verified before proceeding to the next step or where
work done to that point needs checking before proceeding.
Using JSA
How the JSA is to be used is to be determined as part of the JSA. Options

include:
• Review at tool box/pre-job meetings.
• Training/orientation of new personnel.
• Updating training material.
• Updating operating procedures.
Competency
• Supervisors and Job coordinators should be competent to apply this

guideline.
• Participants in JSA shall be competent to participate in the JSA.
• JSA Leaders shall be competent to lead a team in a JSA process that

meets the JSA quality criteria.
5.4 Access
Access to the well heads and gas gathering system or to an operating gas
plant for project jobs will be required on a regular basis. Access to the
properties will be via public roads and internal property roads as agreed with
the landowner and, if applicable the Gas Plant Supervisors.
Wherever practicable, existing roads and tracks shall be used and the location
and creation of new tracks (if needed) shall be constructed in consultation with
the landowner and, if applicable the Gas Plant Supervisors.
In regard to site access, the management objectives are to:
• Minimise disturbance to soils, native vegetation and fauna;
• Minimise impacts to natural drainage patterns;
• Minimise disruption to landowners;
• Avoid adverse impacts to cultural heritage sites; and
• Minimise operational disruption to the plant and ensure safety
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Access Management • All vehicles shall remain on designated • operations leaders

vehicle tracks and in designated work
areas. • Field Environment &
• During times of wet weather, activities Safety Officer
shall be reduced to those that are
essential.
• Vehicle and equipment movement in
water inundated areas shall be
prohibited.
• All personnel shall adhere to Operations
vehicle speed limits. (20 kph on the
right-of-way and walking speed next to
stock and equipment).
• Any gates along access tracks shall be
left as found or locked where required
unless otherwise agreed by landowner or
the gas Plant Supervisor.
• The workforce induction program shall
inform site personnel of the required site
access procedures.
5.5 Noise Control

Noise is likely to be generated by the operation of operational equipment.
The environmental management objectives regarding noise are to:
• Ensure that no noise impacts are experienced by adjacent residents; and
• Limit noise disturbance to wildlife and livestock.
Planning • The workforce induction program shall inform site • Field Environment &
personnel of the required procedures regarding Safety Officer
protection of land use and infrastructure.
Operations • In general, Field Operations shall be limited to • Operations leaders
daylight hours between 7:00am to 6:00pm • Field Environment &
weekdays, 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, with Safety Officer
no work on Sundays or Public Holidays.
• If Field operations are approved outside these
hours AGL will ensure potential impacts are
minimised through a specific noise management
plan and monitoring.
For some parts of the Camden Gas Project specific noise management plans
and monitoring are specified.
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5.6 Air Quality
Air emissions associated with the Project are limited to dust, vehicle emissions
and greenhouse gases associated with commissioning of the gas wells and gas
gathering system.
In regard to air quality, the management objectives are to:
• Adequately protect air quality; and
• Minimise the potential for emissions that may cause public concern.
Planning • The workforce induction program shall • Field Environment &

inform site personnel of the required Safety Officer
procedures for the protection of air quality.
Operations • Plant and equipment shall be regularly • Operations leaders
maintained and serviced to limit the amount • Field Environment &
of vehicle pollution generated. Safety Officer
• Greenhouse gas emissions associated with
Production shall be minimised by adherence
to strict operating procedures.
• The volume of flared gas shall be minimised,
measured and recorded.
• Vehicles shall remain on designated roads
and access tracks and shall adhere to Project
vehicle speed limits.
• Operations activities shall be monitored to
identify excessive dust generation. Dust
control measures such as the use of water
carts shall be implemented in the event of
dust generation.
5.7 Water Quality (Groundwater / Surface water)

During Operations and/or constructions, no adverse impacts are expected to
occur for the groundwater resources, due to the depth of the water table and
absence of on-site storage of hazardous chemicals, the distance to the nearest
creek and the soil and water management plan in place for each gas gathering
system construction type.
In regard to water quality, the environmental management objectives are to:
• Reduce the risk of oil or chemical contamination of surface/groundwater;
• Reduce sediment runoff;
• Avoid disruption to surface water drainage patterns; and
• Minimise disturbance of waterlogged soils.
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Planning • Field Development Manager and Technical & • Field Environment

Production Manager shall remain vigilant of flood & Safety Officer
warnings and local weather forecasts.
• Field Development
• The workforce induction program shall inform site
Manager and
personnel of the required procedures for the
Technical &
protection of water quality.
Production
Manager
• Operations leaders
Operations • All operations and construction activities shall be • Field Environment
restricted to the well site area, site office, lay down, & Safety Officer
workshop, Treatment Plant and designated access • Operations leaders
routes. • All personnel
• Sediment control measures shall be implemented
where necessary to prevent erosion and water
contamination.
• During times of wet weather activities shall be
reduced to essential ones only.
• Vehicle and equipment movement in water
inundated areas shall be prohibited.
• Disturbed areas shall be graded to reinstate pre-
existing surface contours and natural drainage
patterns.
• In the event of a flood the Field Development
Manager and Technical & Production Manager
and/or the site contractor shall ensure that all
floatable objects, operations by-products and
wastes are suitably secured to prevent debris or
environmental impacts to other sites.
• Any water collected during the well production
phases will be collected and reused of disposed as
appropriate.
Chemical and • All wastes shall be effectively managed. • Field Environment
Waste • All fuel, oil and chemicals shall be stored and & Safety Officer
Management handled in accordance with regulatory • Operations leaders
requirements. All personnel
• Response to spills shall be prompt and thorough.
• Sanitary or ablution facilities shall be provided on-
site. Such facilities shall be regularly emptied by a
licensed contractor and sewage disposed of to a
licensed facility.
• Maintenance of site equipment and
project/construction jobs shall be carried out in
designated areas with adequate safeguards in place
to contain the unlikely event of fuel or oil leakages.
5.8 Control of Weeds, Pathogens and Pest Species

Noxious weeds and pathogens may be introduced and/or dispersed via
personnel vehicles, equipment and plant.
The environmental management objective in regard to weed and pathogen

control is to minimise the introduction, establishment and spread of weeds,
pathogens and pest species.
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Planning The induction program shall inform personnel Field Environment &
of the required procedures for the control of Safety Officer
weeds species.
Operations • The restored areas and access tracks shall be • Field Environment &
inspected following the completion of Safety Officer
operations, for evidence of weeds and pest All personnel
animals.
• Active weed and pest control shall be
required at infested sites for at least one year
after operations. Additional appropriate
control measures shall be utilised after this
time, on the basis of monitoring results.
• Disturbed areas shall be progressively
rehabilitated as soon as practicable.
• Waste management shall be implemented to
avoid attracting vertebrate pests.
5.9 Fauna Management

Through careful planning the Project components avoid all significant fauna
habitats.
In regard to native fauna the environmental management objectives are

designed to minimise adverse impacts to fauna and fauna habitats.
Planning • The workforce induction program shall • Field Environment &

inform site personnel of the required Safety Officer
procedures for the protection of fauna and
fauna habitat areas.
• No hollow-bearing trees shall be removed or
damaged for the operation.
Operation • All operations activities shall be restricted to • Field Environment &
the well site area, site office, lay down, Safety Officer
workshop, Treatment Plant and designated • All personnel
access routes.
• Personnel shall adhere to vehicle speed
limits and remain on designated roads and
access tracks.
• Measures to mitigate impacts to fauna
associated with noise shall be implemented.
• Vermin shall be discouraged by the
implementation of sound waste
management practices.
• Pets shall be prohibited from all sites.
• Firearms shall be prohibited from all sites.
• Fauna shall not be harassed, hunted or eggs
or nests destroyed.
• Fauna shall not be fed and direct contact
with fauna shall be avoided.
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5.10 Waste Management
Domestic and industrial wastes will be generated during Operation and
project/construction activities.
In regard to waste and chemicals, the management objectives are to:
• Avoid contamination of land or water;
• Minimise health risks;
• Minimise impacts to visual amenity;
• Minimise the potential for pest animals to utilise waste storage areas; and
• Minimise impacts to native fauna.
Planning • Prior to the commencement of any waste producing • Field

activities, specific waste management strategies shall be Environment &
developed for each waste stream based on the principles of Safety Officer
reduce, reuse, recycle and appropriate disposal.
• The workforce induction program shall inform site personnel
of the required waste management procedures.
Operations • No bulk fuel storage shall be stored on-site and refuelling is • Field
performed via a mobile tanker. Environment &
• Personnel shall place a high emphasis on housekeeping and Safety Officer
cleanliness at the site. All work areas shall be maintained • All personnel
in a neat and orderly manner. The use of litter bins and
regular maintenance shall prevent the accumulation of litter
on-site.
• Waste containers shall be provided at all work sites.
• General refuse shall be collected and transported to local
council approved disposal sites.
• Waste oil, solvents and other toxic material, shall be
collected for safe transport off-site for reuse, recycling,
treatment or disposal.
• Hazardous wastes shall be managed in accordance with the
requirements of relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Storage and handling of chemicals shall be conducted in
accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Spills of waste materials shall be dealt with in a prompt and
thorough manner.
• On-site disposal is prohibited.
5.11 Chemical Storage and Handling

A variety of hazardous chemicals are required for Operations and
project/construction activities. The following measures will be implemented in
relation to chemical storage and handling:
• The MSDS (Appendix K) must be read prior to using any substance.
• The following protective clothing must be worn when handling any

substance regardless of toxicity:
(a) eye protection;
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(b) impermeable gloves;
(c) long trousers;
(d) long sleeved shirt;
(e) fully enclosed footwear; and
(f) consult MSDS to determine if respiratory equipment is required.
• Hazardous chemicals, including empty drums, must be stored in assigned

storage areas until they are disposed of in accordance with the MSDS.
• Any substance decanted into a second container must be clearly labelled

with name and safety risk phrases (for example flammable or toxic).
• If unmarked drums arrive on location or if in doubt as to the constituents

of a chemical substance, treat as a hazardous, toxic substance until found
otherwise.
• Spillage - Treat spillages in accordance with the MSDS.
• All spillages involving chemicals or hydrocarbons from any part of the

facilities are to be treated as toxic substances.
Those substances, which do not have the toxicity, flammability, frequency or

volume of use to cause harm to the health of personnel, are deemed non-
hazardous.
Files containing the MSDS for all substances are kept in the Treatment
Plant control room, the “Red” NSW Fire Brigade box at the entrance
gate to the Treatment Plant, the AGL field office and with the Senior
EHS Officer in Sydney.
Should you wish to introduce any new chemical onto site then procedures
must be followed (Appendix H)
In regard to chemical storage and handling, the management objectives are

to:
• Avoid contamination of land or water; and
• Minimise risks to health and safety.
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Planning • A chemical manifest shall be prepared and detailed • Field

procedures for chemical storage and handling, waste Environment &
management and spill response shall be in place. Safety Officer
• The workforce induction program shall inform site
personnel of the required chemical storage and handling
procedures.
Operations • All chemicals stored on site shall be entered on the • Field
Chemical Manifest (AGL-FM-4.18). Environment &
• Due to it’s stenchant characteristics, Odorant is handled in Safety Officer
accordance with the strictest of protocols. • All personnel
• Hazardous materials shall be transported, stored and
handled in accordance with the requirements of relevant
legislation and industry standards.
• Fuels, lubricants and chemicals shall be stored and, where
practicable, handled within containment facilities (for
example bunded areas, leak proof trays) designed to
prevent the release of spilt substances to the environment.
• All storage and handling equipment (including transfer
hoses) shall be kept in a well maintained condition.
• All vehicles and equipment shall be adequately maintained
so as to minimise drips/leaks of oil and fuel.
• All spills of fuel, oil or chemicals shall be addressed
promptly and thoroughly.
5.12 Spill Response

Spills of fuel, oil or chemicals may occur during operations. The environmental
management objectives associated with spill response are to:
• Prevent spills from occurring;
• Protect the safety of the workforce and third parties; and
• Prevent or minimise contamination of soil and water.
Planning • During operations, project/construction activities • Field Environment

appropriate strategies and equipment shall be in & Safety Officer
place to deal with a spill of all types of fuel, oil or
chemicals to be used on-site.
• The workforce induction program shall inform
site personnel of the required spill prevention
and response procedures.
Operations • All fuel, oils and chemicals shall be stored and • Field Environment
handled in accordance with regulatory & Safety Officer
requirements. • All personnel
• In the event of a spill or leak of fuel, oil or

chemicals the safety of personnel and third
parties shall be protected as the first priority.
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• Spills shall be stopped at source as soon as

practicable.
• Spilt material shall be contained to the smallest
possible area.
• Spilt material shall be recovered as soon as
possible, using appropriate equipment.
• Contaminated soil, or spill recovery materials
(such as sawdust and absorbent pads) shall be
disposed of to appropriately licensed facilities.
• Spill response equipment shall be maintained on-
site and replaced as required.
• Containment and recovery equipment shall
include, but not be limited to absorbent
materials (for example, pads and straw bales),
shovels and sand bag sacks and protective
clothing (for example, gloves, overalls, and
boots).
5.13 Cultural Heritage

The Project components were selected to avoid known sites of Aboriginal and
Non-Aboriginal heritage significance.
In regard to cultural heritage, the management objective is to protect and

preserve cultural heritage.
Planning • The workforce induction program shall inform site • Field Environment
personnel of the required procedures for protection of & Safety Officer
cultural heritage.
Operations • All operations and project/construction activities shall be • Field Environment
restricted to the well site area, site office, lay down, & Safety Officer
workshop, gas plant and designated access routes. • All personnel
For works being carried out in the EMAI and Razorback areas Aboriginal
Cultural Heritage Management Plans have been developed to manage any
potential heritage issues. Any works carried out in these areas should be
informed by these plans.
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5.14 Bushfire Risk Management
Operations activities have the potential to ignite bushfires through the
operation of flammable fuel powered equipment and vehicles.
In regard to bushfire risk, the management objective is to reduce the threat

of bushfires to personnel, third parties, property and the environment.
Planning • The induction program shall inform personnel of the • Field

required bushfire management procedures. Environment &
• AGL shall maintain regular liaison with local emergency Safety Officer
services organisations.
• Regular liaison with landholder shall be conducted • Land and
regarding the nature and schedule of operations activities. Construction
Manager
Operations • All operations and project/construction activities shall be • Field
restricted to the well site area, site office, lay down, Environment &
workshop, Gas Plant and designated access routes. Safety Officer
• All vehicles shall carry fire extinguishers. • All personnel
• A mobile safety trailer with water backpacks, water tank,
fire extinguishers and general safety gear is used for site
operational work. In addition, a 20,000 litre water tanker is
available for dedicated use by the local Rural Fire Services.
• All machinery shall be maintained and operated to comply
with relevant fire safety standards.
• Defective machinery shall be shut down until the defect is
rectified and the machine made safe for operations.
• The event of a fire shall be limited through the employment
of fire prevention mechanisms.
5.15 Risk Management

The implementation and operation of any Project brings with it some risks.
However, these risks have been minimised through the design, construction
and operation of all facilities.
In regard to risk management, the management objective is to minimise the

risks to public health and safety.
People and • All visitors must be accompanied at all times. • Field Environment
Property • The above ground components shall be adequately & Safety Officer
fenced to provide satisfactory protection of the
safety of those outside the area. • All personnel
• Adequate signage at the aboveground facilities
shall highlight the dangers presented by the gas.
• The Project is located on private property and in
an area of low population density.
Emergency • All operations and contractors’ personnel shall • Field Environment
Response Plans have access to the Emergency Response Plan, & Safety Officer
which contains: • All personnel
• notification of relevant organisations and
personnel
• Verification;
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• Details of First Aid personnel

• initial containment; and
• safety guidelines for a variety of emergency
situations.
• All operations personnel shall be regularly involved
in emergency response drills.
Complaints • AGL has a 24hr/day, 7day/week hotline to capture • Field Environment
management complaints, concerns and queries. & Safety Officer
02 9963 1318
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6. Specific Requirements
6.1 Well Site Operations

Generally operations at the well site are restricted to monitoring activities.
However, general maintenance is required from time to time. Should more
extensive work be required in the well site areas, refer to the EHSMP for
Drilling, for reference.
Hazards
• Gas leak.
• Fire resulting from ignition of escaping gas.
• Bodily injury resulting from impact of equipment failing under pressure.
Preventative Measures
• Visually inspect wellheads and pumping equipment as part of the

scheduled monitoring and recording.
• Conduct routine maintenance.
• Ensure all ignition sources used in the Hazardous Area (Appendix M) are
conducted under Hot Work Permit. Ignition sources to be kept outside of
Hazardous Area in the event of gas leak, fire or spillage or liquid
hydrocarbon.
• Ensure all operators are familiar with the equipment and its operation.
• Report any suspected equipment defects, no matter how small,

immediately to the Gas Plant Supervisor or Production Manager or
designate.
• Plan to undertake all equipment repairs and maintenance during daylight

hours whenever possible and as soon as possible after problem is noticed
or due for maintenance.
• Always conduct work within the Permit to Work System.
• Refer to the Emergency Response Plan for actions to be undertaken in the

event of an emergency.
In regard to well site operations, the management objectives are to:
• Minimise disruption to landholders and neighbours;
• Minimise impacts to air and water resources; and
• Minimise disturbance to soils, vegetation and fauna.
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Planning • The workforce induction program shall inform site • Field Environment
personnel of the required clear and grade & Safety Officer
procedures.
Operation • Noise management shall comply with EHSMP • Field Environment
Section 5.5. & Safety Officer
• Air management shall comply with EHSMP • All personnel
Section 5.6.
• Water management shall comply with EHSMP
Section 5.7.
• Cultural Heritage management shall comply with
EHSMP Section 5.13.
6.2 Gas Gathering System

Across the Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly District, the gas gathering
system is operated in accordance with the requirements of Australian
Standard 3729-1989 Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems for
gas as well as Australian Standard 2885.1-1997 Pipelines - Gas and Liquid
Petroleum for shorter sections of steel pipeline. The gas gathering system
shall be buried to a minimum depth of 750mm and up to 1200mm in some
areas.
Pipeline warning signs will clearly and permanently mark the location of the
gas gathering system in line of sight and will not be obscured between
adjacent markers.
The Sales Gas pipeline is operated in accordance with the requirements of

Australian Standard 2885.3 (1997) “Pipelines - Gas and Liquid Petroleum, Part
2: Operations and Maintenance”. The pipeline is buried to a minimum depth of
750mm and up to 1200mm in some areas (for example, any creek crossing).
Pipeline warning signs clearly and permanently mark the location of the
pipeline in line of sight and will not be obscured between adjacent markers.
Operating the gas gathering system involves mainly routine inspections.

Should more extensive work be required, refer to the EHSMP for Gas
Gathering, for reference.
The management objectives are to reduce public and environmental risk by

protecting gas gathering system integrity.
Issue Management Strategies Responsibility
Operations • Ensure that warning signs are erected along the gas • Field
gathering routes to inform the general public of the Environment &
underground infrastructure. Safety Officer
• Routine inspection of the gas gathering system • All personnel
route.
• Annual leak detection services are carried out by
third party consultants.
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Issue Management Strategies Responsibility
• Noise management shall comply with EHSMP Section

5.5.
• Air management shall comply with EHSMP Section
5.6.
• Water management shall comply with EHSMP Section
5.7.
• Cultural Heritage management shall comply with
EHSMP Section 5.13.
6.3 Gas Plant
6.3.1 Process Plant Vessels
• Slug Catcher, Suction Scrubber, Compressor, Discharge Scrubber,

TEG Contactor, Odoriser and Filter Separators.
Hazards
• High-pressure gas leak.
• High-pressure liquid hydrocarbon leak.
• Fire resulting from ignition of escaping gas and/or liquid.
• Bodily injury resulting from impact of equipment failing under high

pressure.
• Spillage of liquid hydrocarbon and possible fire resulting from ignition.
• Spillage of TEG resulting in skin or eye injuries and possible fire resulting
from ignition.
• Leakage from the hot water, oil and TEG system.
• Conduct routine maintenance in accordance with the Vendor supplied

manuals.
• Ensure all ignition sources used in the Hazardous Area (Appendix M) are
used in accordance with the Hot Work Permit system. Ignition sources
must be kept outside of Hazardous Area in the event of a gas leak, fire or
spillage of hydrocarbons.
• Report any suspected equipment defects no matter how small immediately

to the Gas Plant Supervisor or Operations leaders, or Production Manager
or designate.

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• Note that working from height provisions apply in this area.

• Always use the appropriate level of PPE for the area and the hazards
involved.
Ensure all vessels are positively isolated and/or fully depressured before
opening any section of a vessel or associated piping to atmosphere
6.3.2 Flowlines, Manifolds, Metering Skid & piping
Hazards
• High-pressure gas leak.
• Fire resulting from ignition of escaping gas.
• Bodily injury, resulting from impact of equipment failing under high

pressure.
• Spillage of liquid hydrocarbons and possible fire resulting from ignition of

hydrocarbons.

manuals.
• Ensure all ignition sources used in the Hazardous Area (see Appendix M)
are used in accordance with the Hot Work Permit system. Ignition sources
to be kept outside of Hazardous Area in the event of gas leak, fire or

or designate.


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6.3.3 Butane, TEG and Odorant Facilities
Hazards
• Complete or partial spillage of hydrocarbons, TEG or odorant.
• Fire resulting from ignition of liquid hydrocarbons or TEG.
• Fire or explosion resulting from static electricity discharge.
• Swallowing, inhalation or contamination by liquid hydrocarbon, TEG or

odorant while loading or unloading operations.
• Falls from tank or ladder.
• Entanglement in moving equipment.
• Any toxic and/or flammable vapour from vents and accumulated in bunds.
• Conduct routine operations and maintenance in accordance with the

Vendor supplied manuals.
• Ensure all ignition sources used in the Hazardous Area (see Appendix M)
are used in accordance with the Hot Work Permit system. Ignition sources
to be kept out side of Hazardous Area in the event of gas leak, fire or
• Report any suspected equipment defects no matter how small to the Gas
Plant Supervisor or Operations leaders, or Production Manager or
designate .

• Note working from height provisions apply in this area.

• Gas test prior to entry to any tankage.
• When unloading butane:
• Always ensure both pump and trucks are electrically earthed before
starting transfer operation.
• Do not load or unload at night unless there is an emergency.
• Ensure all safety screens are in good order.
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6.3.4 Backup Generator (If Installed)
Hazards
• Electrocution.
• Entanglement in moving equipment.
• Ignition of fuel system.
• Burns.
• Conduct operations and routine maintenance in accordance with Vendor

supplied manuals.
• All electrical work is to be undertaken by qualified electricians only.
• Be aware of hot areas such as the exhaust manifold.
6.3.5 Air Compressor System
Hazards
• Air embolism from direct contact with high-pressure air.
• Eye injury through blowing dust and other solid particles.
• Conduct operations and routine maintenance in accordance with the

Vendor supplied manuals.
• Never direct a flow of compressed air at any personnel.
• Wear eye protection whenever working with the compressed air system.
6.3.6 Fuel Gas Systems
Hazards
• Low-pressure gas leakage.
• Fire or explosion resulting from escaping gas.
• Burns or other injury resulting from a gas fire or explosion.

manuals.
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• Ensure all ignition sources are kept outside the Hazardous Area. See
Appendix H.

or designate.

or due for maintenance. .

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6.3.7 Vehicles on Location
Hazards
• Accidents while driving.
• Fire or explosion resulting from combustible gases entering vehicle ignition

system (i.e. petrol) and or gases being drawn into the vehicle's
combustion chamber.
• Drive within the specified speed limits while on location and within stated
limits at all other times.
• Vehicle access is limited to operations vehicles and vehicles required to

enter the site as part of AGL operations such as butane, TEG and odorant
transport vehicles.
• Vehicles are not to proceed into the controlled section of the plant facilities
unless a hot work permit is in place and the gas detection test indicates no
flammable gases in the area.
• Vehicles are not to proceed into the controlled well site work place unless
a hot work permit is in place and the gas detection test indicates no
flammable gases in the area.
• All visitors’ vehicles must remain in the car park outside the perimeter of
the Treatment Plant.
6.3.8 Office
Hazards
• Fires.
• Electrocution.
• Check RCDs (Residual Current Devices).
• Good housekeeping practices.
• Check status of smoke detection systems monthly.
• Familiarise personnel with location of exits and extinguishers.
• Check operation and status of extinguishers regularly.
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6.3.9 Positive Isolation
Process equipment, which is normally under pressure with hydrocarbon

inventory, must be positively isolated from all pressure sources, depressurized
and flushed and/or purged prior to opening that equipment to atmosphere.
Positive isolation means:
• Double block and bleed utilising two independent valves and bleed valve
or one twin seal valve and bleed valve, spectacle blind or blind flange for
ANSI Class 600# and higher pressure rated piping and equipment.
• Single block valve for ANSI Classes below 600#.
Refer to the Maintenance and Inspection Manual for more details.
6.4 Permit to Work System
6.4.1 General
Work permits are raised for any work (Appendix I), which may adversely
affect the safety of personnel, the environment or the operations/production
facilities. Work permits must be considered for any work. A JSA prior to the
commencement of work shall determine the requirement for a work permit.
Hot Work Permits (“HWP”) are raised for any work that provides a source of
ignition within an area containing hydrocarbons. Typical examples are vehicle
access, welding, grinding and photography. Hot work must be limited to work
deemed essential and alternatives must be sought wherever possible.
Cold Work Permits (“CWP”) must be raised for all other work on site that is
beyond the normal requirement of Treatment Plant operation and so require
an analysis of the job safety implications prior to commencement of work. For
example, replacing the level control mechanism of a separator should be
covered by a CWP.
Excavation Work Permits (“EWP”) must be raised for all work involving
removal of soil or rock to create a hole, face or cavity in addition to any
requirement for a Hot or Cold Work Permit. An Excavation Work Permit must
be issued in association with a Hot or Cold Work Permit and cannot replace
either.
Confined Space Entry is a special case component of the permit to work

system and is detailed in Section 6.5.
The objectives of the Permit to Work system are to ensure all work on site is
carried out in a safe and controlled manner. To this end the Permit to Work
system includes the following procedures.
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6.4.2 Permit To Work System - Procedures
The Gas Plant Supervisor onsite must review all work to be undertaken and
designate it as Hot, Cold, Excavation or work not requiring a permit. If in
doubt, the Gas Plant Supervisor will refer to the Production Manager or the
Field Environment & Safety Officer or designate as to the nature of the work to
be undertaken.
The Gas Plant Supervisor will co-ordinate the issuing of all work permits and
may issue and authorise all Cold Work and Hot Work Permits and Excavation
Work Permits.
Separate folders are to be maintained for Hot Work and Cold Work Permits. An
index at the front of each folder is to be maintained which summarises the
nature of the work undertaken and status of the permits.
On authorisation of a Cold Work Permit, the Person in Charge of the work

must carry the original of the permit to the work site and ensure all personnel
working under the permit are aware of the safety precautions and conditions
stipulated in the permit. The original must be clearly displayed at the work site
at all times. Another copy must be clearly displayed in the control room whilst
the permit is active. On completion of the work, the Person in Charge must
return the original permit to the control room and both the Person in Charge
and the Gas Plant Supervisor must sign the completion section of the permit
and both sheets filed together accordingly.
On authorisation of a Hot Work Permit on site the procedure is the same as

the Cold Work Permit. All other conditions remain unchanged.
A copy of the Excavation Work Permit must accompany all copies of the
associated Hot or Cold Work Permit.
Requirements set out on the permit must be strictly adhered to.
If there is doubt that a work permit situation exists always assume it does and
initiate the permit procedure.
HWP situations include but are not limited to: welding, cutting, grinding,
heating, the use of power tools, diesel or petrol engines, non intrinsically safe
battery powered equipment and any operation that may generate heat or a
spark.
CWP situations include but are not limited to any operation that involves the
breaking, loosening or removal of a flange or flanged equipment or removal of
equipment that may affect the physical flow of the process stream.
Permits affecting other permits or for the same areas/items of plant must be
cross-referenced on the permits.
PERMIT STATUS MUST BE HANDED OVER IN PERSON AT SHIFT

CHANGE.
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6.5 Confined Spaces
6.5.1 Definition
Australian Standard AS 2865 – 2001 Safe Working in a Confined Space

provides the following definition:
Confined Space – An enclosed or partially enclosed space that is at

atmospheric pressure during occupancy and is not intended or designed as a
place of work, and:
A) is liable at any time to:
1) have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of

contaminant;
2) have an oxygen deficiency or excess; or
3) Cause engulfment; and
B) could have restricted means for entry and exit
6.5.2 Requirements for Entry
The following procedures must be followed prior to entry into a confined

space. Exceptions to this are for plant operators to enter bunds in order to
operate valves or take readings only. Any maintenance activity or work within
bunds may only be undertaken in accordance with these requirements.
1. A permit must be obtained as determined by the type of work

(Hot/Cold/Excavation) (Appendix I).
2. A job safety analysis must be completed and should identify potential

hazards, methods of combating hazards, an emergency procedure plan,
and preparation required for entry.
3. The vessel must be isolated. The confined space must be drained and de-
pressured.
4. Hazardous or flammable substances must be removed to safe levels by

purging or flushing with steam, water, air or inert gas.
5. Consideration must be given to ventilating the vessel with uncontaminated

air.
6. The atmosphere within the vessel must be tested prior to entry and
continuously whilst any person is in the space.
7. Any person entering a confined space or designated standby must be

trained and fully equipped with personal protective equipment including a
self-contained breathing apparatus (“SCBA”) set where required, means
for communication/contact of emergency services, and current First Aid
certificate.
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6.5.3 Isolation
Isolation of the space must be carefully planned and must be in accordance

with AGL’s isolation procedure:
1. The isolation of process and instrument facilities of pressure rating greater

than or equal to ANSI Class 600 # or equivalent shall be by spool removal,
blind flange or closed spectacle blind. This also applies to drain lines.
2. The isolation of utility services and process and instrument facilities of

pressure rating ANSI Class 150 # or equivalent or ANSI Class 300 # or
equivalent shall be by double block and bleed, blind flange or closed
spectacle blind.
The above philosophy is considered to be a minimum standard and the

highest level of isolation reasonably practicable should be aimed for when
planning a confined space entry.
Isolation precautions to be taken include:
1. Be careful to ensure continuity of cathodic protection to prevent sparking.

If possible switch off the cathodic protection system;
2. Ensure all isolations (valves, switches, circuits, pumps and motors) are
checked and personally tagged;
3. Never rely on non-return values as part of the isolation system;
4. Ensure instrument gas, any methanol injection, TEG injection, water,

nitrogen, energy sources and all drains or other utilities are isolated as
well as process piping;
5. Prove isolation prior to entry into a confined space;
6. Consider the effects of the work to be undertaken on the environment

(namely fumes, dust and heat);
7. Always have spare personal protective equipment on hand that has been
checked;
8. Erect and maintain barriers to prevent unauthorised entry;
9. Monitor the environment inside the space for toxic or flammable gases,
oxygen, and temperature;
10. Monitor the conditions outside of the space for weather, temperature,
sources of ignition, other activities or conditions that may influence the
confined space;
11. The person inside must be relieved at frequent intervals;
12. Provide a relief for the standby person;
13. For tasks of a duration that may exceed SCBA capacity establish a control
board; and
14. All persons involved with the entry into a confined space where SCBA is
used must be trained in the use of SCBA.
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6.5.4 Atmospheric Monitoring
Atmospheric monitoring is achieved using the hand held gas detectors at the
Gas Plant.
When using these detectors ensure the unit is correctly calibrated, verify that
it is working, and ensure the batteries are charged. If a gas detector is
suspect in any way do not use it.
Acceptable levels:
Oxygen: 20% to 20.9%
Hydrogen Sulphide: Below 5 ppm
Combustible Gas: Below 5% of LEL (Low Explosive Limit)
Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC
6.6 Rehabilitation
On completion of operations and Project/construction activities, all areas shall
be cleaned up and rehabilitated, with the aim of returning the land to pre-
operations uses and values.
The management objectives of rehabilitation are to:
• Minimise potential for soil erosion and sedimentation;
• Minimise impact of the well site on existing drainage patterns;
• Minimise weed establishment;
• Minimise the visual impact of the well site; and
• Minimise adverse impacts of the well site on other existing land use.
Planning • For each property a rehabilitation plan shall be • Field Environment

developed to include requirements for & Safety Officer
reseeding and fertiliser as approved by the
landholder.
• The workforce induction program shall inform
site personnel of the required clean up and
rehabilitation procedures.
General Clean-up • All waste materials and equipment shall be • Field Environment
removed from the area once backfilling and tie- & Safety Officer
ins are completed. • Contractors
• All flagging and bunting installed for
environmental or safety reasons shall be
removed.
• Small amounts of rocks and stones generated
by the operations process shall be distributed
evenly over the work area or removed to a
location offsite in consultation with the
landholder.
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Soils and Terrain • Compacted areas shall be deep ripped or • Field Environment
scarified for relief as required. & Safety Officer
• Disturbed areas shall be graded to reinstate
pre-existing surface contours and natural • Contractors
drainage patterns.
• Erosion and sediment control devices shall be
installed. Topsoil shall not be used for the
installation of contour berms.
• Stockpiled topsoil and seed stock shall be
respread across the work areas from which it
was removed.
• Surface roughness shall be encouraged when
respreading topsoil to assist water retention
and seed trapping.
Access • Private roads and tracks used during operations • Field Environment
shall be returned to their pre-operations state, & Safety Officer
or to a condition agreed by the landholder.
Property • Any infrastructure disturbed during operations • Field Environment
Infrastructure and project/construction activities shall be & Safety Officer
restored to the landholder’s satisfaction. Contractors
• All fences which were cut and replaced by gates
during operations shall be repaired to at least
the equivalent pre-operations condition, unless
permanent gates or other arrangements are
agreed with the landholder.
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7. Emergency Response
7.1 Manual of Emergency Response Procedures

An approved Emergency Response Plan is in place for carrying out Operations
and Project/Construction activities, in accordance with the provisions of the
Schedule. This plan outlines the procedures to be taken by relevant personnel
in the event of an emergency and is readily accessible to all personnel. Items
to be addressed by the Emergency Response Plan are as follows:
• Phone numbers and street addresses for all local emergency services.
Contact phone numbers for all relevant AGL, Contractor and government
department personnel - including after hours numbers, mobile phone
numbers, pager numbers, etc;
• Procedures to be taken by the responsible persons in the event of an
emergency;
• First Aid procedures;
• Fire fighting procedures;
• Gas Gathering System control procedures, including shut-in procedures;
and
• Environmental emergency procedures.
7.2 First Aid

For a major injury, First Aid can be vital to keeping a person alive until help
arrives. For this reason it is essential that there be at least two First Aid
trained personnel with current certificates on each crew from operations and
contractors’ personnel. Training standard should be to St. Johns FA Level 2 or
higher.
First Aid Kit
A comprehensive first aid kit sufficient to deal with all minor injuries and for
emergency first aid for major injuries is available on Site. Included in the kit is
a first aid manual and a chart showing resuscitation procedures.
This first aid kit is kept in a secure container (but not locked) and kept in a
designated and signposted location.
It is the responsibility of the Person in Charge, at the time the kit is used, to
ensure that the kit is restocked.
Flushing Water
A ready supply of fresh water is available on site to permit rapid flushing of

eyes and skin in the event of burns or chemical spill.
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7.3 Notices and Sign
Contact numbers and street addresses for all local emergency services is
prominently displayed on a Safety Bulletin Board at the site office. Where
necessary, maps will be included showing the most direct routes for access to
these emergency facilities. The site copy of the Emergency Response Plan is
readily available and kept in the site office. Prohibited or restricted areas are
also clearly signposted. Such signs conform to AS 1319 “Rules for the Design
and Use of Safety Signs in the Occupational Environment”.
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Appendix A
Health, Safety and Environment Policy
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Appendix B
Contact Directory and Landholder Details
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Appendix C
Operations Audit (AGL-FM-4.28)
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Appendix D
Operations Compliance Checklist (AGL-FM-4.27)
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Appendix E
Chemical Manifest
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Appendix F
Job Safety Analysis
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Appendix G
Non-Compliance Report
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Appendix H
Procedure for Accidental Discovery, New Work Site or Space
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Appendix I
Work Permits – Hot, Cold, Excavation and Confined Space Entry
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Appendix J
Change of Locked Closed – Locked Open Status Authorisation
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Appendix K
Material Safety Data Sheets
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Appendix L
Obtaining Hazardous Substances
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Appendix M
Site Safety and Hazardous Area Drawings
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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH &

Lot 35, Medhurst Road

MENANGLE NSW 2568

Controlled Document Distribution List:

Copy No. Organisation Position

Field Development Manager, – Gas Mike Roy

2 Technical & Production Manager Kevin Kilstrom

3 Production Manager Tofazzel Haque

4 HSE Manager Ken McCall

5 Senior Project Engineer Dennis Chia

6 Field Environment and Safety Officer Aaron Clifton

7 Land and Approvals Manager David Kelly

8 Rosalind Park Gas Plant Gas Plant Supervisor

9 Ray Beddoe Treatment Plant Gas Plant Supervisor

10 Land and Construction Manager Kevin Rofe

11 Dept of Planning Director General

Dept of Environment and Director General

13 Dept of Primary Industries Director General

14 Dept of Primary Industries Glyn Macdonald

15 Wollondilly Shire Council Library

16 Campbelltown City Council Library

17 Camden Council Library

18 WorkCover, NSW Library

19 AGL website N/A

The document has been structured:

• To reflect AGL’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy (Appendix A);

This EHSMP will be reviewed:

The document will then be updated as required.

1.1 Operations Overview 8

2. Operations EHS Management System 12

3.1 Environment and OH&S Commitment 14

4. Ongoing Minor Construction Activities 21

5.1 Operations and Maintenance Safety 22

6.1 Well Site Operations 40

7.1 Manual of Emergency Response Procedures 54

Table 3-2: Personnel Responsibilities 17

Appendix B Contact Directory and Landholder Details.

Appendix C Operations Audit Protocol

Appendix D Operations Compliance Checklist

Appendix E Chemical Manifest.

Appendix F Job Safety Analysis

Appendix G Non-Compliance Report

Appendix H Procedure for Accidental Discovery, New Work Site or Space.

Appendix J Change of Locked Closed – Locked Open Status Authorisation

Appendix K Material Safety Data Sheets

Appendix L Obtaining Hazardous Substances.

Appendix M Site Safety and Hazardous Area Drawings

1.1 Operations Overview

The report incorporates the following:

 Well Site Production Operations;

 Gas Gathering System operations;

 Gas Treatment Plants; and

 Sales Gas Pipeline.

• Australian Heritage Commission Act, 1975;

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, 1984;

• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979;

Well Site Production Operations;

Gas Gathering System operations;

Gas Treatment Plants; and

Sales Gas Pipeline.