General Safety Instruction Mondi Frantschach GmbH. January 2017

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1 General Safety Instruction Mondi Frantschach GmbH January 2017

2 Introduction You are located in a mill, in which you are exposed special dangers due to special process engineering in the paper and cellulose production. In addition Mondi Frantschach is a factory, which expresses its business philosophy by the fact that we installed a safety, a quality, a hygiene and an environmental management system in our factory after the guidelines of the ISO 18001:2007, ISO 9001, EN and ISO In order to protect you and our mill against accidents and harm, we ask you to keep following rules absolutely. The listed safety rules apply to all employees of Mondi Frantschach GmbH and to all employees of partner companies. Page 2

3 Our motto BEFORE EACH ACTIVITY SPEND ENOUGH TIME ON SAFETY! YOUR SAFETY is very important for us! Page 3

4 Mondi Safety Rules See attachement (Safety Rules to Live By) Page 4

5 Mondi Safety Rules Rule one: Work with a valid permit to work when required Rule two: Respect speed limits, keep to your travel paths, wear seat-belts and only use a phone with hands-free equipment while driving Rule three: Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space and ensure you take the necessary precautions Rule four: Protect yourself against falling when working at heights by always wearing fall arrest equipment Page 5

6 Mondi Safety Rules Rule five: Test isolation before work begins and use the specified life-protecting equipment Rule six: Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling protective equipment Rule seven: Do not stand or walk under any suspended loads Rule eight: Conduct chemical assessments and wear specified PPE when required Rule nine: When working in the forest, keep a safe distance at all times Page 6

7 Rule One Work with a valid permit when required A work permit describes what you must do right every time to stay safe If you are a Permit Acceptor you shall always: Understand the work permit and adhere to the precautionary measures listed Confirm that the work permit is valid Confirm with the Person in Charge of the work that it is safe to start the work Stop work when circumstances change Page 7

8 Rule Two Respect speed limits, keep to your travel paths, wear seatbelts and use a phone with hands-free equipment while driving Speeding or using a phone or getting off a travel path increases the risk of losing control of your vehicle. A seat belt protects you and your passengers from injury in the event of an accident while driving and keeps you safe, if always worn. If you are a driver you shall always: Keep your eyes and focus on your travel path Stay at or below the maximum allowable speed limit for the travel paths you are driving Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions Avoid using a mobile phone or pager, if not hands-free Avoid sending or reading a text message while driving Page 8

9 Rule Two - continued If you are a passenger you shall always: Intervene if a driver is using a phone in a moving vehicle Intervene if a driver is exceeding the maximum allowable speed Intervene if the driver or other passengers fail to wear their seat belts As a driver or a passenger you shall always: Use the installed seatbelt Keep your seatbelt properly fastened while in a moving vehicle Check that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt properly before starting to drive Intervene when fellow passengers are not wearing seatbelts properly Page 9

10 Rule Three Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space and ensure you take the necessary precautions A confined space such as a boiler, tank, vessel or pipe can contain poisonous air, explosive gas or other hazards such as lack of oxygen, things that can fall on you or you can fall from. Authorised and controlled access keeps you safe. Every time before you enter a confined space you shall: Confirm with the Person in Charge of the work that atmospheric tests have been conducted and it is safe to start work Confirm with the Stand-by Person that you can enter the confined space Follow the requirements of the Permit to Work Immediately exit the confined space if you do not feel well and report the issue to the Person in Charge Page 10

11 Rule Three - continued If you are a Stand-by Person you shall always: Approve and control access to a confined space Have means of communication with the people in the confined space Have emergency response arrangements for rescue of the people in the confined space Page 11

12 Rule Four Protect yourself against fall when working at heights Always use fall protection equipment to keep you safe when at heights where you can fall over 2 metres. If you are working outside a protective environment where you can fall over 2 metres you shall at all times: Have an authorisation to work at heights outside a protective environment which includes approved scaffolds, stairs, safety barriers and man lifts Be aware of which fall protection to use and how to use it Always tie-off when at heights outside a protective environment Only make use of scaffolding systems which have been approved and tagged as safe for use Page 12

13 Rule Five Test isolation before work begins and use the specified life-protecting equipment Carrying out isolations separates you from many dangers such as moving machinery, electricity, high pressure fluids, hot/toxic materials/chemicals, poisonous gas or radiation, and keeps you safe. Specified life-protecting equipment such as breathing apparatus, electrical arc flash protection or chemical-resistant suits protect you from danger and you shall at all times: Understand the various isolations that protect you from harm Confirm with the person in Charge of the work that isolations are in place Confirm with the Person in Charge of the work it is safe to start work Ensure by test that the right equipment has been isolated Attach your personal lock to the isolation and lock out before commencing any work activity Page 13

14 Rule Six Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safetyprotective equipment Working in or around moving or rotating machinery can pose a threat to your safety when exposed to unprotected nip points. Safety-protective equipment must work correctly to keep you safe. Examples include guards, trip/interlock systems, isolation or lockout/tag out devices, alarms, level controls or in-vehicle monitoring systems. In order to keep you safe you shall at all times: Avoid engaging in any work that exposes you to unguarded nip points Obtain authorisation from the Person in Charge before overriding or disabling a safety-protective device Report any damaged or missing safetyprotective equipment Page 14

15 Rule Seven Do not walk or stand under a suspended load Working or walking under a suspended load is unsafe as the load can fall onto you. A suspended load is an object that is temporarily lifted and hangs above the ground. You shall: Never cross a barrier controlling an area with a suspended load without an authorisation Follow the instruction of the Person in Charge of the lift If involved in the lifting activity, make use of a tag line to keep you clear of the suspended load and warn others to stay clear Page 15

16 Rule Eight Conduct chemical assessment and wear specified PPE when required Chemical assessments are necessary where hazardous substances are handled, stored and transported to keep you safe from chemical exposure that can cause fire or explosion. In order to keep safe at work you shall always: Confirm with the Person in Charge of the chemical handling that the chemical assessment is carried out and up-to-date Confirm with the Person in Charge of the chemical handling that it is safe to start work Stop work if you detect or suspect chemicals being above the common nuisance levels Know where the designated escapes, safe refuges, assembly areas and emergency response equipment are located Intervene if you see someone handling or disposing of chemicals without wearing the prescribed PPE or endangering the safety of others Page 16

17 Rule Nine When working in the forest, keep a safe distance at all times Entering a designated harvesting area is unsafe as a tree can fall on you or a vehicle can hit you. Maintaining safe distances from felling activities, vehicles and equipment keeps you safe and you shall at all times: Avoid entering a harvesting area without an authorisation Follow the instruction of the Person in Charge of the harvesting operation Understand what the defined safety distances are Ensure you are in visual sight of the operator of the equipment Wear the required high visibility equipment Page 17

18 Alcohol and smoking ban Absolute PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL at Mondi Frantschach! It is forbidden to drink alcohol within the factory grounds during work time and during breaks but also outside work time. Persons who are apparently affected by alcohol, drugs or narcotics have to leave the factory premises. Smoking is forbidden within the entire factory premises. The exception to this rule are areas marked as smoking areas and where there is an ashtray. Page 18

19 Access Regulations You have to pass the reception or turnstiles with chip card in order to get access to the factory premises. The entrance with car to the factory premises and private bicycles is prohibited. On the way to and from work you have to use the marked access paths (blue markings on the floor). They can be used without wearing safety shoes. The marked access paths have to be used from all people. Exception: in the course of direct action Prohibition of passage Hall 5 and Paper Warehouse. Enter only for people who carry out the work. For all other persons the passage is forbidden. Before enter to the Recovery Boiler 4 building call Page 19

20 Personell protection equipment Helmet Safety glasses Safety gloves Protective clothing (Chemical resistant suit) Ear protection (> 85 dba compulsary, > 80 dba recommendation) Safety shoes Page 20

21 Permit to work For each work a completed and valid permit to work is required (incl. necessary certifications, e.g. works in confined spaces ) Before starting the work you should always think which dangers and consequences can be occurred It is only alloweded to entrance the operational areas after registration in the control room Machinery and equipment have to be locked out before all maintenance works. Pay attention to the safety instructions and signed pipes. Don t open pipes if you don t know what substances are inside! Concentrated work is definitely a basic requirement for safety. Page 21

22 Permit to work - Combustible activities - Confined spaces - Scaffolding - Pipes - E-filter - High voltage distribution unit - Radiation source Page 22

23 Mobile platforms Work cage Employees who work in the work cage must wear a safety harness, and attach it to the appropriate points in the work cage. The stand must not be raised. Employees that use a lifting platform, must demonstrably have undergone training. The danger zone below has to be cordon off. Page 23

24 Log out Tag out Test - Try Each contractor must ensure that he has his personal lock, and that he uses it in accordance with the Mondi Frantschach regulations. Page 24

25 Mobile equipment The operation of cranes and vehicles (trucks, mobile cranes...) is only permitted with an internal driving license. The traffic management applies Railed vehicles have always priority Each person takes responsibility for his own safety in the work and pay attention to his colleagues! Page 25

26 Working at Heights All scaffolding activities are in accordance with the Austrian standards and regulations and in accordance with the "Mondi Scaffold Requirement"! Page 26

27 High Pressure Water Washing Special safety regulations for High Pressure Water Washing according our Requirement (>200bar) Page 27

28 Drop Zones and Danger Zones The person in charge of the lift must take precautionary measures to: Warn persons of the lift (verbal or signs) Barricade the area off The person conducting the lift shall stop all lifting activities should a person enter the Danger Zone or Drop Zone Drop Zone Its the area directly under the suspended load. Danger Zone Its the area around the suspended load an or the route that the load will move. X Page 28

29 Tag Lines and Tag Sticks Tag Lines or Tag Sticks must be used when conducting a lift to prevent: Load swinging Persons having to enter the drop zone Persons having to handle the load by hand when placing in a position Crane Operators must not commence with a lift if the tag line is not attached Page 29

30 Special Regulation Radiation Sources - Areas of radiation and radiation sources are labelled with yellow signs! - One must not remain in the radiation protection area for any longer than absolutely necessary! - If operations have to be carried out in the area of radiation sources, these sources have to be closed before work commences! - The closure of the radiation source is carried out by the EMRT master. Page 30

31 Special hazards Inform you of the places of emergency showers, first-aid-cases, fire and alarm systems and the marked escape routes and keep them always free access Page 31

32 Pure water system Precautionary prevention of water pollution as well as the storing and handling of water-endangering liquids have to be paid special attention to! In case of smaller incidents (e.g. leakage of a liquid product) immediate measures have to be taken in order to limit the damage Drainage systems situated within the factory premises are marked as follows Drainage system for faecal matter (Reinhalteverband Lavanttal) Drainage system for waste water (ARA) Pure water system (Lavant) green-yellow green-red green Page 32

33 Combustible Activities Prior to every work that produces sparks a welding permit has to be filled in duplicate. One copy has to be forwarded to the responsible control room, the other remains with the person who carries out the task. All safety instructions of this permit have to be complied to very strictly! Fire extinguishers have to be taken from the central storeroom preventively! ATTENTION! Individual operational areas are equipped with automatic fire detection systems! Autom. Fire detection to the reception! Upon completion of the task the (unused) fire extinguishers have to be put back in their place or brought back to the maintenance department! ABC Powder fire extinguisher Permits can be obtained at the production planning office! CO 2 fire extinguisher Page 33

34 Special Regulation Natural gas station Safety regulation according to natural gas danger have to be accepted Before starting the work you have to get the permitment of the management pulp mill, maintenance and KELAG During working on pipes or fittings of the gas station it is only allowed to use sparkless tools! Be aware of electrostatical charged working clothes! Switch off mobiles and radios! Page 34

35 Gas measurements Gas measurements have to be made only by trained personnel. Before each sparking work a welding permit has to be fill out in the mechanical department The foreman of the mechanical and operation department specify the safety measurements which have to be kept. Necessary gas measurements are performed by the R&D Innovationcenter. The approval for the welding permit may take place only if the appropriate gas detectors indicate no more increased values and/or the oxygen measurement results a normal value. Page 35

36 Acids and Liquors In dealing with acids and alkalis the appropriate protective clothing has to be worn! If nevertheless a chemical burn occurs, an emergency shower shall be used immediately. A long douching is absolutely essential. Eye showers and emergency showers are located in all installations concerned. Page 36

37 Mondi Frantschach Specific Safety Rules H 2 S warning device Kamyr building, sorting, evaporation facility When entering the building, EVERYONE must wear a H 2 S warning device. When grinding and cutting with angle grinders, wear the necessary additional PPE (face protection with safety goggles, long-sleeved working clothes, leather gloves) Page 37

38 Special hazards in the pulp mill At the wailing of the siren the building has to be left immediately by using the marked escape routes and is not allowed to be re-entered! In case of an alarm it is forbidden to use the lift! Instructions of the operational staff have to be carried out under all circumstances! Page 38

39 Special Regulation Recovery Boiler The breakdown of the alkali burner can result in a significant formation of smoke in CK3 and RB 4! Before entering RB 4 please contact central control room Tel.no When the alarm is set off, a siren s wailing, alternating between rising and falling noise levels, can be heard in the entire building! At the wailing of the siren the building has to be left immediately by using the marked escape routes and is not allowed to be re-entered! In case of an alarm it is forbidden to use the lift! The breathing air bottles inside the lift may only be used in case of an emergency! Instructions of the operational staff have to be carried out under all circumstances! The release of the building is carried out by the master foreman! Page 39

40 What to do in case of a plant wide emergency In order to have an overview at a plant-wide emergency (evacuation), how many people remain in our mill, there are as per fire protection plan Meeting places for employees and persons, which stay in the mill at the moment of the emergency. Waste water treatment plant Woodyard IBM Office/Canteen Fire Brigade It is forbidden to leave these assembly areas without informing the supervisor! Page 40

41 In case of emergency In case of an accident call the in-plant emergency telephone number 214 (mobile phone: 04352/530214). Emergency Numbers Fire 122 Police 133 Ambulance 144 Emergency doctor 141 Mountain rescue 140 Rescue on water 130 Europe-wide emergency number 112 Poison hotline WHERE is help needed? WHAT has happened? HOW many injured are there? WHO is calling? Page 41

42 Evacuation meeting places Page 42

43 Alarm Plans, Emergency Plans and Safety Data Sheets The alarm and emergency plans are visible located in all departments! Page 43

44 Fire Safety Regulations Mondi Frantschach GmbH

45 Fire Safety Regulations General Fire Prevention Measures Keeping order and cleanliness in the building is a basic requirement of fire and accident prevention. The existing smoking prohibitions must be heeded. Smoking is strictly prohibited everywhere on the entire factory premises and in the buildings with the exception of designated smoking areas. Combustible waste, e.g., oil and solvent saturated rags, must be stored safely so they cannot catch fire. Tobacco waste or materials prone to self-ignition may only be stored in noncombustible containers with tightly sealed lids. Page 45

46 Fire Safety Regulations General Fire Prevention Measures Work with flames and sources of heat (welding, cutting, soldering, etc.) may only be done with prior authorization from the supervisor responsible for the operational area. Exceptions to this are workshops set up for this purpose. Electrical systems must be operated according to the regulations. Combustible materials and decorative materials may not come into direct contact with lighting fixtures. Page 46

47 Fire Safety Regulations Page 47

48 Hygiene Regulations Mondi Frantschach GmbH

49 Hygiene regulations (Area of paper factory and flash drying) Ban on eating and drinking Washing your hands Before the start of work, after breaks (eating, drinking, smoking), after visiting the toilet and carrying out dirty work, you should always wash and/or disinfect your hands. Glass ban There is a glass ban in the production area. Drinks, yoghurts etc. may only be consumed from plastic containers or cans. Refuse Refuse should be disposed off in the waste separation containers with a lid, provided for this purpose. Orderliness and cleanliness The work area and environment should always be kept in a clean condition. Work surfaces, equipment, containers, machines must be kept clean. Knife / tool No knives with breakable blades (Stanley knives) should be used. The tool must be cleared away immediately after use. Page 49

50 Hygiene regulations (Area of paper factory and flash drying) Work clothing Company or private clothing can be worn, as long as it is clean. Work clothing must be changed immediately in the case of soiling. Sleeveless shirts may not be worn. Hair / nails Nails must be cut short and kept clean. Artificial nails may not be used in the production area. Long hair must be tied up. Personal property Wearing jewellery (exception: wedding ring) and visible piercings is not allowed in the production area. Personal property must be stored in a safe place. Using telephones Using telephones is only permitted in the control rooms or on the blue marked visitor paths of hygiene zone 3. Otherwise, mobile phones should be stored in a safe place. Injuries / illnesses Open wounds must be tended to immediately. Medications must not be taken into the production area (Exception: emergency medication e.g. asthma inhaler). Page 50