TP-GWA-ROS-601-1 Rosehill Full Site InductionV4

Fairfield Recycled Water Plant - Full Site Induction: 

Fairfield Recycled Water Plant - Full Site Induction Staff and Contractors TP-GWA-ROS-601-1 draft

Do you need to be inducted?: 

Do you need to be inducted? You will need to be inducted if you: Will be on the Fairfield Recycled Water Plant Site, and Will not be accompanied by a VWA employee at all times. Site inductions are only valid for the current calendar year and you will be given an induction card upon completion of the induction.

Plant Overview – Source Water: 

Plant Overview – Source Water Liverpool-Ashfield Pipeline (LAP) SWC Control Liverpool STP Primary treatment Secondary treatment Domestic sewage Trade waste Glenfield STP Secondary treatment Primary treatment Domestic sewage Trade waste To Rosehill RWTP On-line effluent analysis VWA Control Variable flow (bypass available) Variable flow (bypass available) Potts Hill Reservoir

Plant Overview – RWTP Processes: 

Plant Overview – RWTP Processes VWA Control Strainers Feed tank UF RO feed tank RO Ion exchange Degasser Permeate tank Chlorination & pH correction Chlorine detention tank Final quality analysis Recycled water tank From LAP Tradewaste UF back-wash & neutralised CIP waste RO brine & neutralised CIP waste IX regen waste (acid recycle) NaOCl NaOCl H2SO4 SBS Antiscalant SBS Potable top-up Recycle option

Plant Overview – Aquanet Network: 

Plant Overview – Aquanet Network AquaNet/Jemena Control Recycled water tank Visy Paper Marubeni Power Bassel James Hardie Shell Refinery Boral Plasterboard Sydney Turf Club Fairfield pump station Woodville reservoir Rosehill reservoir Rosehill pump station Online analysis Online analysis Online analysis Potable top-up Potable top-up Potable top-up

Site Layout: 

Site Layout Admin Building (You are here) Process Building Storage Tanks IX / Degasser Waste / Neut Pit Assembly Point

Hours of Work: 

Hours of Work 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday Any work to be undertaken outside these hours must be pre arranged with the Operations Manager

Arrival to Site: 

Arrival to Site On arrival at site you are required to: 1. Sign the “Visitors Book” at reception. 2. Make contact with the VWA employee responsible for you. If in doubt about who you need to see, contact the Duty Operator. 3. Check the location of all first aid and emergency equipment.

Departure from Site: 

Departure from Site When you leave site you are required to: 1. Make contact with the VWA employee responsible for you. If in doubt about who you need to see, contact the Duty Operator. 2. Sign off the “Visitors Book” at reception.

Maintaining positive community relationships: 

We ask you to: Consider the community Behave professionally Report incidents straight away Be an ambassador for the plant To be a good neighbour we also ask you to: Arrive and leave site quietly Do not park across the cycleway Drive to the conditions of the roads and do not speed Respect school zone 40 km/hr limits Maintaining positive community relationships

Amenities: 

Amenities Toilets showers and hand basins are available in the Administration building. Due to the presence of secondary effluent onsite, please take time to wash your hands when returning to the administration building. Lunchroom facilities are located in the Administration building. Please tidy up after use and ensure all plates, mugs and cutlery are placed in the dishwasher. Safety Showers and basins are not to be used for general cleaning purposes as they are for emergency use only and alarmed back to the control room.

Vehicles and Parking: 

Vehicles and Parking All vehicles entering the site shall be parked in the designated car spaces at administration block unless otherwise directed by a VWA employee. When on site: Observe the one way traffic flow around the process building Observe the site speed limit of 10km/h (walking pace) Observe the restricted access and other traffic signs on site

Site Minimum Dress Requirements: 

Site Minimum Dress Requirements The PPE shown is mandatory for all areas outside the administration building and main car park area. Additional PPE is required in certain areas of the plant. These are signposted. Additional PPE is required for certain activities on site. These should be noted on your JSEA.

Smoking, Alcohol and other Drugs: 

Smoking, Alcohol and other Drugs Smoking is not permitted on site Alcohol may not be consumed on site The use of drugs, other than medically prescribed drugs, is banned on VWA premises. No person shall enter the site if affected by alcohol or drugs

Emergency Assembly Area : 

Emergency Assembly Area Stop Work Make your way to the Emergency Assembly Area via the safest route VWA Representative will conduct Head Count Do not leave Evacuation point until all clear is given EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA

First Aid: 

First Aid All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported to a VWA employee. The main First Aid facility is located in the administration building adjacent to reception. To contact a First Aid officer ask at the reception desk, or contact the Duty Operator

Safety: 

Safety

Hazard Prevention – Biological Hazards: 

Hazard Prevention – Biological Hazards Due to the nature of the work and the products we deal with, there is a high potential for exposure to biological hazards. Biological hazards are those hazards associated with viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi that are found in sewage, raw water & biosolids . What to do? Wash your hands after touching/working on any item of plant, raw water, sewage or any chemical that you have been using . Do not consume any food or drink outside the administration building or main carpark . Wash your hands prior to eating, drinking or smoking – even if you have been wearing gloves. Wash any clothes that come in contact with process water separately from other domestic washing Report ANY illness or infections immediately to your Supervisor or Manager.

Hazard Prevention – Manual Handling: 

Hazard Prevention – Manual Handling Hazardous Manual Handling can include : Repetitive or sustained application of force. Repetitive or sustained awkward postures Repetitive or sustained movements Application of high force Manual handling of loads that are unstable, unbalanced or difficult to hold. What to do? Do not lift anything beyond your capability – ask for help if necessary Wherever possible reduce the amount of manual handling you have to do by using trolleys and/or lifting devices or breaking into smaller loads Make sure you identify any tasks that involve manual handling on your JSEA, and allocate appropriate control measures

Hazard Prevention – Hearing Protection: 

Hazard Prevention – Hearing Protection Hearing protection must be worn: - When working within the RO building whenever the RO process is operating - When working in the UF area when the UF system is operating - When working in the Blower / Compressor room

Hazard Prevention – Slips, Trips and Falls: 

Hazard Prevention – Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, trips and falls are easily preventable injuries . Slips, trips and falls can commonly be prevented through good housekeeping. What to do? Clean up all spills immediately. If floors are wet or slippery, barricade off the area and use clear signage to warn people to stay away, including at all entry points. Remove clutter from walkways and aisles . Walk, don’t run. Be cautious on steps or stairs or ladders and always use 3 points of contact. Never carry tools up ladders. Barricade openings such as manholes and access chambers.

Hazard Prevention – Chemical Safety: 

Hazard Prevention – Chemical Safety All chemicals must be supplied with detailed product, risk and safety information. Any Dangerous Good or Hazardous Substance that is to be used can not be brought onto site without : A current MSDS (within the last 5 years) The container being correctly labelled and readable A risk assessment for the specific use for which the substance is intended The correct control measures, as required by the risk assessment, must be observed at all times when handling, storing and using dangerous goods When using chemicals always wear the required PPE as written in the MSDS or Work Instruction. Dangerous goods are stored on site. Locations are shown on the next slide

Hazard Prevention – Chemical Safety: 

Hazard Prevention – Chemical Safety 1 - Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution (Caustic Soda) 2 – Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% Solution 3 – Sulphuric Acid 98% Solution 4 – Sodium Bisulphite 34% Solution 5 – Citric Acid 50% Solution and Aqueous Ammonia 25% Solution 6 – Antiscalant 100% Solution 6

Hazard Prevention – High Pressure: 

Hazard Prevention – High Pressure High Pressure The Reverse Osmosis building contains equipment operating under high pressure. Due to this, take extra care when using mobile plant in the Reverse Osmosis building. Use a spotter if there is a risk of coming into contact with any equipment. An exclusion zone must be established during the first pressurisation of the Reverse Osmosis trains after any high pressure couplings, end plates or fittings have been removed, dismantled and reinstated.

Hazard Prevention – Electrical Work and Equipment: 

Hazard Prevention – Electrical Work and Equipment All electrical equipment must be inspected before use – check cords and cables are not frayed or damaged. All electrical equipment requires a current inspection tag NO TAG = NO WORK. Never use faulty or defective equipment or try to repair it. Tag any faulty or damaged equipment with a, “Out of Service” tag and advise your Supervisor or Manager immediately. Electrical leads are to be run on insulated hooks and stands positioned to prevent trips. Never allow electrical cords to become wet. All electrical work must be performed by an appropriately licenced trade person . Do not operate electrical equipment without having been trained first.

Hazard Prevention – Mobile Plant on Site: 

Hazard Prevention – Mobile Plant on Site Operator holds the required licence. Seat belt to be used where fitted. Log book shall be available, in date and completed. The equipment is manufactured and meets all Australian Standards The equipment in good working order and the service history should available for review, Spot audits on mobile plant may be undertaken by a member of the VWA team.

Hazard Prevention – Confined Space Entry: 

Hazard Prevention – Confined Space Entry No person may enter any confined space without a Confined Space Entry Permit A Confined Space, in relation to a place of work, means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: Is not intended or designed primarily as a place of work, and Is at atmospheric pressure while person are working in it. Examples of confined spaces on this site include: Water Tanks Valve and Flowmeter pits Pipe trenches Any areas signposted as confined spaces To obtain a Confined Space Entry Permit you will also require a Work Permit and have appropriate confined space training.

Hazard Prevention – Working at Heights: 

Hazard Prevention – Working at Heights What is Working at Heights? Any work on roofs or from scaffold, mobile work platforms, ladders, platforms , or any other place, which are more than two metres above the surrounding floor or ground level, OR Any work within 2m of an unprotected edge. This includes uncovered pits. The Hierarchy for Fall Prevention Work from the ground EWPs, Guard-railing, Scaffold Work Positioning eg . Static Lines Fall Arrest eg . Inertia reel, safety nets Scaffolding All scaffolding must have a scaffolding tag before use Do not modify scaffold unless authorised to do so

Hazard Prevention – Working Over Water: 

Hazard Prevention – Working Over Water What is Working Over Water? Working Over Water is any work conducted outside of a guard rail or other containment/barricading device over a body of water more than 20 cm deep. The Hierarchy for Working Over Water Work from inside guard rail Temporary guard-railing , Scaffold Work Positioning eg . Static Lines Fall Arrest eg . Inertia reel, safety nets Life jackets

Hazard Prevention – Isolation of Equipment: 

Hazard Prevention – Isolation of Equipment Plant or equipment on site may start or become energised automatically and without any prior warning. Before any work can commence on any plant and equipment it must be properly isolated. Isolation means the disconnection from or removal of any energy source or materials that may have to potential to affect the health or safety of persons working in or on that plant or equipment. All isolations on site require an Isolation Permit. Some types of work that would require isolation to be carried out prior to commencing are: Maintenance work Internal manual cleaning of plant and equipment Resetting equipment Work in confined spaces

Hazard Prevention – Hot Work: 

Hazard Prevention – Hot Work What is Hot Work? Hot work includes activities such as welding, flame cutting, grinding, etc . These type of work activities have the potential to start fires at the work site or in the surrounding areas . Hot Work shall not be undertaken without a Hot Work Permit unless it is undertaken in the designated Site Workshop. Hot Work should not be undertaken on days of “Total Fire Ban” unless it is undertaken in the designated Site Workshop. A portable fire extinguisher must be made available whenever Hot Work is undertaken on site.

Environmental Aspects: 

Environmental Aspects

Environmental - Noise and Local Residents: 

Environmental - Noise and Local Residents While undertaking work on site be conscious on noise impacts on local residents. P Noise contributions from the plant need to be below 40dBA at all times. All deliveries should be scheduled for between 7am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays. of vegetation containing several threatened vegetation communities

Environmental – Wildlife on site: 

Environmental – Wildlife on site If an animal is seen, and is NOT in the way  leave it alone If an animal is seen and IS in the way  contact the Duty Operator Report injured wildlife to the Duty Operator. VWA holds contact details for relevant local rescue agencies e.g. WIRES, RSPCA

Environmental - Water Management: 

Environmental - Water Management Surface Water Drainage lines onsite discharge into stormwater retention basin which discharges into local creeks. No contaminated water should enter these drains (request permission before pumping bunds, work areas etc)

Environmental - Spill Response: 

Environmental - Spill Response Sub Contractors provide own spill kits, appropriate for the substances/ materials in use All spills should be cleaned up in accordance with MSDS and reported immediately to the VWA Duty Operator Chemicals/ fuels brought on to site should be removed daily or stored appropriately when not in use Note: the disposal of waste is the responsibility of the Sub Contractor

Environmental - Disposal of Waste: 

Environmental - Disposal of Waste Please make sure all work areas are left clean and tidy Waste segregation is encouraged with various disposal bins onsite: Paper/cardboard Oil recycling General waste Glass/plastic/aluminium (Admin building) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to remove all general waste from works conducted onsite You must provide VWA with records of any trackable waste (eg chemicals, waste oils) that you take off site

Tags and Isolation: 

Tags and Isolation

Tags and Isolation – Out of Service Tag: 

Tags and Isolation – Out of Service Tag Out of Service Tag Indicates plant or equipment is faulty An Out of Service Tag can only be removed by someone who is Competent to check that the fault or problem has been rectified, and can determine that the operation of plant will not cause damage to plant or personnel. Specifically authorised by the Duty Operator

Tags and Isolation – Information Tag: 

Tags and Isolation – Information Tag Information Tags are to be placed on items such as barricading or bunting to inform other personnel in the area of potential hazard. They can also be placed on any item to relay general information regarding concerns or issues. Information Tags and bunting should be removed when the task has been completed. Ensure that Information Tags are legible and filled out correctly with the required details.

Tags and Isolation - Isolations: 

Tags and Isolation - Isolations All isolations require an Isolations Permit to be completed and can only be undertaken by VWA personnel authorised to undertake isolations Isolations will follow the following steps: Shut plant down. Identify all possible energy sources and other hazards. Identify all isolation points. Isolate all energy sources. De-energise all stored energies. Lock out all isolation points. Tag plant controls, energy sources, valves, and other hazards. Test by attempting to re-activate the plant, without exposing the tester or others to risk. All persons signing onto an isolations permit must have completed VWA Red Lock training and must individually lock onto the lock box .

Personal Danger Tags: 

Personal Danger Tags These tags belong to an individual contractor or VWA staff member and indicate that they are currently working on the equipment that is isolated. Danger Tags MUST NOT be removed by anyone other than the tag owner. Bernard the Engineer 0412345678 Billy the Electrician 0487654321

Work Permits: 

Work Permits

Permits Used on Site: 

Permits Used on Site No contractor work is to take place onsite without a valid work permit. Works carried out by staff are conducted under a Job Safety and Environment Analysis. The following additional permits are used on site and may be required dependent on the risks identified in the JSEA for the job; Confined Space Entry Permit Hot Work Permit Isolations Permit Work at Heights/ Over Water Permit

Types of Permits: 

Types of Permits Work Permit Confined Space Entry Permit Hot Work Permit Working at Height / Over Water Permit Isolation Permit Required for all work on site Required for entry to confined spaces Required for all cutting / welding / grinding etc Required if working over 2m or over water Required for a any work on process or electrical equipment

Overview of Work Permitting Process: 

Overview of Work Permitting Process 1. Work Order Raised 2. Contractor Develops JSEA for Job 3. Contractor Reports to Control Room 4. VWA Reviews JSEA and issues permits 6. Work Completed 7. Work Order Closed 5. Work is Undertaken by Contractor

Hazard and Incident Notification: 

Hazard and Incident Notification

Incident Notification: 

Incident Notification ***ALL NEAR MISSES MUST BE REPORTED*** Environmental spill Injury to person Damage to plant Water quality Report all incidents and near misses to the Duty Operator (role rotates)

Hazard Notification: 

Hazard Notification If you see a potential safety or environmental hazard and can safely rectify it, please do so on the spot. Then notify the Duty Operator . If you see a potential safety or environmental hazard and are unable to safely rectify it, please notify the Duty Operator immediately. Follow safety, environmental and operational procedures at all times. Disciplinary action for staff or contractual action for contractors will be taken if these procedures are not followed. If you are unsure about any of the information in this presentation, please ask your trainer now, or speak further with the Duty Operator .

Duty Operator: 

Duty Operator The Duty Operator is always a VWA Operator. It could be a different person on any given day. To contact the Duty Operator Internally dial 726 or 727 Externally dial 9710 9726 or 9710 9727 To contact on mobile dial 0419 914 845 Can be contacted by two-way radio (Channel 11) John Mark Steve B Steve P

Assessment & Record: 

Assessment & Record Please undertake the assessment provided. On completion, a VWA representative will review your answers and issue Induction Cards.