HS 039 Mass Evacuation

SOUTH AFRICA REGION REFERENCE REVISION PAGE
SERVICES H&S 039 6 1 OF 17

HEALTH & SAFETY SYSTEM OPERATIONAL ORIGINATOR H&S MANAGER
PROCEDURE
MASS EVACUATION – VAAL RIVER & WEST WITS
DESIGNATION PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE
COMPILED BY H&S OFFICER S THERON Original Signed 6/03/2012
REVIEWED BY SNR H&S OFFICER JSD CRONJÉ Original Signed 6/03/2012
AUTHORISED BY H&S MANAGER J SODEN Original Signed 6/03/2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ADDENDA PAGE

ANNEXURE 1 – MASS EVACUATION ROLES AND
1. PURPOSE 2
RESPONSIBILITIES
8-9
2. SCOPE 2 ANNEXURE 2 – EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 10
3. RESPONSIBILITY /
ACCOUNTABILITY
2 ANNEXURE 3 – MATRIX ON REPORTING 11
4. SIGNIFICANT RISK AND
CONSEQUENCE
2 ANNEXURE X 12-16
5. POTENTIAL THREATS 3 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS 17
6. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
3
COMMITTEE
7. JOINT OPERATIONS CENTRE 3
8. EVACUATION ASSISTANCE 4
9. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS 4
10. INCOMING INCIDENT
4
NOTIFICATION
11. EVACUATION OF VILLAGES AND
4
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENCES
12. RESIDENCES 5
13. GENERAL SAFETY AND
5
SECURITY MEASURES
14. HOLDING AREAS 6
15. ALL CLEAR AND RE-ENTRY 6
16. DE-BRIEFING 7
17. SAFETY AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT OF EVACUATION 7
PERSONEL
REVISION DESCRIPTION OF REVISION DATE
6 CHANGES AS PER RECORD OF AMENDMENTS 6 MARCH 2012
(Original, approved copy filed at the H&S Department)

Uncontrolled if printed. Only up-to-date on the intranet.
Mass Evacuation REVISION EFFECTIVE DATE PRINT DATE PAGE

H&S 039 06 March 2012 7 March 2012 Page 1 of 17
1. PURPOSE
1.1 To safely evacuate the Company’s employees, the residents in the villages
within Company Property as well as our employees living in the residences in
the event of an emergency, whereby mass evacuation is required.
1.2 Roles and responsibilities for mass evacuation are clearly defined for:
taking immediate action, the investigation into the causes of the incident,
the implementation of remedial and preventative measures the regular reporting
and review of performance and documentation.
1.3 Appropriate/adequate records are kept for the purpose of control, auditing and
continual improvement of systems and activities.
2. SCOPE
2.1 This procedure includes all AngloGold Ashanti, South Africa Region Services
and Corporate employees at the Vaal River and West Wits Operations, all
persons living in our Residences and all persons residing in the Villages on
Company’s Property, i.e residences (houses), schools, clinics and other
business areas.
2.2 This procedure excludes persons physically working at our AngloGold Ashanti
Metallurgical Plants as well as on our BU’s, i.e. within their boundaries.
3. RESPONSIBILITY / ACCOUNTABILITY
DESIGNATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Senior H & S Officer • Review this procedure as per the Procedure Index Matrix
Disaster Management Committee • As per annexure 1
Joint Operations Committee • As per annexure 1
Anglogold Ashanti Security • As per annexure 1
Services
Anglogold Ashanti Fire & • As per annexure 1
Emergency Services
Local Traffic Department • As per annexure 1
SAPS • As per annexure 1
Local Fire & Emergency Services • As per annexure 1
Anglogold Ashanti Transport • As per annexure 1
Department
Human Resources Officers • As per annexure 1
Hospitals & Ambulance Services • As per annexure 1
Private Bus Services • As per annexure 1
4. SIGNIFICANT RISK AND CONSEQUENCE
• The failure to evacuate persons from the workplace and surrounding residential
areas during an emergency could result in large scale panic, hysteria, damage to
Company Property, serious injury and possible deaths.


5. POTENTIAL THREATS
The following types of potential threats will necessitate the mass evacuation of people in
the relevant areas:
5.1 Highly toxic gas release from a Metallurgical Plant or other surrounding areas
that has the potential to cause harm to people.
5.2 Fires resulting in highly toxic gas vapour emissions that could have the same
negative impact as in 5.1
5.3 Earthquakes or similar seismic events which pose a threat to the stability of
buildings in which large concentrations of people work or reside.
5.4 Flooding resulting from storms or tailings storage facility failure, whereby the
safety of persons is threatened.
5.5 Bomb threats affecting administration buildings or production areas.
6. DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DMC)
6.1 A Disaster Management Committee (DMC) will be established to control the

activities of a mass evacuation and ensure that any decisions are taken at the
appropriate level.
6.2 The DMC will comprise of the following members:
a) Security Manager Services (DMC Leader)
b) H&S Manager
c) Properties Managers and High Density Properties Manager
d) Human Resources Manager
6.3 Each member of the DMC must designate an alternate member in the event that
the principle member is not available.
6.4 In the event of a potential threat the DMC Leader will notify all the above
persons of a potential threat.
6.5 The DMC will convene at the Security Emergency Control Centre where the
DMC Leader will brief the Committee of the incident and extent of the potential
threat.
6.6 Based on the information briefed by the DMC Leader, a decision for mass
evacuation will be taken by the Committee.
6.7 If an affirmative decision is made to mass evacuate, the DMC Leader must
contact the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Leader to inform him of the decision.
7. JOINT OPERATIONS CENTRE (JOC)
7.1 A Joint Operations Centre (JOC) will be established to monitor and control the
evacuation process and all communication coming in and out of the areas will be
controlled from this Centre.
7.2 The JOC will be located at the Security boardroom, however, should the need
arise for Security to evacuate the premises, a mobile JOC will be established in
a safe area.
7.3 The JOC will comprise of the following team members:
a) Security Superintendent (JOC Leader)
b) Surface Fire Master / Fire Captain
c) Transport Manager
d) Human Resources officer
e) SAPS (Senior ranking officer)
f) Traffic Officer (Senior ranking officer)


7.4 The JOC Leader will immediately request an ambulance and medical crew
(ER24) to respond and standby (at the JOC) for any medical emergencies that
may arise from activities conducted by all role players during the evacuation
process.
7.5 The JOC Leader will discuss the situation with the team and will make a decision
to request for internal evacuation assistance or whether other support
organisations (external agencies) are required.
8. EVACUATION ASSISTANCE – INTERNAL
8.1 The following internal departments will assist with the mass evacuation of
people:
a) Surface Fire & Emergency Services (Fire Captain + team members)
b) Security Services
c) Transport Department
d) AGAH (ER24 Ambulance Services)
e) Human Resources
The role of each individual department (as above) is attached as per Annexure 1
9. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS – EXTERNAL AGENCIES
9.1 The following support organisations will assist (when deemed necessary) in the
mass evacuation of people:
Municipal Fire & Rescue Services in each respective region
Provincial Hospitals
Private Hospitals
Provincial Ambulance Services
Private Bus & Transportation Services
The role of each individual department (as above) is attached as per Annexure 1
10. INCOMING INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
10.1 Any report of a threat as listed under paragraph 5 must immediately be reported
to the Security Emergency Control Centre (Annexure 2).
10.2 The Emergency Control Centre Official on duty must gather as much information
from the caller as possible, and ensure that the caller’s name and telephone
number are provided.
10.3 The Emergency Control Centre Official will immediately inform the JOC Leader
who will contact the Fire Captain and brief him with a detailed description of the
incident.
10.4 Based on the information received, the Fire Captain will verify the extent of the
incident whereby the JOC Leader will immediately contact the DMC Leader.
10.5 The DMC Leader will issue the mass evacuation order and will notify the JOC
Leader thereof.
10.6 The JOC Leader in conjunction with the Fire Captain shall initiate the mass
evacuation order and will contact all the relevant internal departments to assist,
and external agencies to be on standby as per telephone numbers as listed in
Annexure 2.
11. EVACUATION OF VILLAGES AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENCES
11.1 The Vaal River Town and West Wits area, (including all AngloGold Ashanti
Office buildings) will be divided into various numbered zones, each zone will be
controlled by a Security Officer.


11.2 All persons involved with the evacuation process in an affected zone shall
ensure that they adhere fully to the safety requirements as listed in paragraph 17
in this document.
11.3 Each zone as well as the roads identifying the exit zones must clearly be
demarcated on a surface plan that is to be kept available at the JOC.
11.4 All Security Officers in control of a zone shall be equipped with a two- way radio
in order to communicate with the JOC.
11.5 Security Services, Fire and Emergency Services and the SAPS will start
ordering all occupants as listed under 11.1 to evacuate.
11.6 Security Services, Fire and Emergency Services and the SAPS will use their
vehicles to drive through the zones and make use of a vehicle public address
system to broadcast a pre-written message for occupants to evacuate.
Occupants to remain calm.
11.7 The Transport Department will supply buses for occupants who are not able to
evacuate with their own transportation.
11.8 All exit routes will be kept open and the Traffic Department will direct these
routes as well as the general flow of traffic so as not to create congestion and
possible accidents.
11.9 The Traffic Department will prohibit all incoming traffic from entering the
premises. Such traffic will be diverted from the affected area by using alternative
routes.
11.10 All exit routes must be demarcated to indicate the route to follow to the pre-
determined holding areas as described in paragraph 14.
External agencies as listed in paragraph 9 will be made use of is so deemed

required.
12. RESIDENCES
12.1 In the event of occupants in a Residence requiring to be evacuated, the order

will be communicated by the JOC Leader to the Residence Manager.
12.2 The Residence Manager will activate the emergency alarm, and by using the
public address system, broadcast a pre-written message for the occupants to
start evacuating. Occupants to remain calm.
12.3 Security Services, in conjunction with the SAPS and the Residence Emergency
Team, will assist the Residence Manager in evacuating all occupants.
12.4 All occupants will proceed to a pre-determined loading point of the residence
where the Transport Department will provide buses to transport the occupants to
pre-determined holding areas.
12.5 Once the Residence has been completely evacuated and the occupants are en
route to the holding area, the Residence Managers will then proceed to the
holding areas.
External agencies as listed in paragraph 9 will be made use of is so deemed

required.
13. GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES
13.1 The Security Officer in charge of each zone and/or Residence will, once his/her
area has been totally evacuated, communicate this to the JOC Leader.
13.2 The Security Officer will in conjunction with the SAPS remain in the area to
prevent any possible looting, and to prevent any person from re-entering the
evacuated area.


13.3 Once total evacuation has been achieved, all roads leading into the evacuated
areas will be cordoned off, and Security Officers and SAPS personnel will man
entrances and exits.
13.4 No media representatives will be allowed into the affected areas. The Security
Officer in charge of his/her respective zone will ensure that media
representatives report to the JOC Leader.
14. HOLDING AREAS
14.1 Pre-determined holding areas will be established in any direction, i.e North,
South, East or West depending on the nature of the threat and taking the wind
direction into account.
14.2 The holding areas identified will be used to provide for a safe area and a place of
refuge for the evacuees until such time as it is safe to return to the residential
areas or work places.
14.3 Each holding area shall have sufficient drinking water and sanitation facilities
available for at least 24 hours.
14.4 Each holding area shall at least have one of the following:
- Security Officer
- SAPS Officer
- Human Resources Officer
14.5 The Human Resources Officer will convene with the evacuees and explain the
nature of the incident (threat) and reason for evacuation so as to dispel any
misinformation that may arise and ensure that all evacuees remain calm.
14.6 The Human Resources Officer will periodically inform the JOC Leader on the
number of persons arriving at the holding areas during the evacuation process.
14.7 In the event of any media representatives arriving at the holding areas, the
Human Resources Officer shall re-direct them to the JOC Leader at the JOC.
15. ALL CLEAR AND RE-ENTRY
15.1 The JOC Leader will receive the all clear from the most senior responsible
official at the scene of the incident. He will ensure that the area affected and/or
evacuated has been thoroughly monitored and cleared by a competent person in
the case of the presence of toxic and/or flammable gases.
15.2 The JOC Leader will notify the DMC Leader that the potential threat has passed
or that no more danger exists in the residential area. The DMC Leader in
conjunction with his committee will declare the situation safe and notify the JOC
Leader accordingly.
15.3 The JOC Leader will communicate the all clear to the Security Officer and
Human Resources Officer at the respective holding areas.
15.4 The Human Resources Officer at the holding areas will communicate the all
clear to the evacuees.
15.5 Once the evacuees have left the holding area the Security Officer will
communicate with the JOC Leader that the evacuees have left the area.
15.6 The JOC Leader will communicate the re-entry of the evacuees to the Security
Officers in charge of his/her respective zone, in order to prepare for the mass
arrival of people.
15.7 The Traffic Department will assist in the routing of the traffic flow to ensure no
congestion or the possibility of accidents.
15.8 The Security Services will in conjunction with the SAPS open all exits, entrances
and routes that were cordoned off, and allow the evacuees to safely return to
their residential areas, residences or places of work.


15.9 The Security Officers in each respective zone will report to the JOC Leader once
all the evacuees have safely re-entered the areas as per 15.8. The JOC Leader
will in turn notify the DMC Leader.
16. DE-BRIEFING
16.1 The DMC Leader will conduct a de-briefing session with the JOC Leader and his
committee, after which the operation will be formally closed down.
16.2 The JOC Leader in conjunction with the Fire Captain will compile a report of the
incident and forward it to the DMC Leader and the H&S Manager.
17. SAFETY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT OF EVACUATION PERSONNEL
17.1 All personnel assisting with the evacuation and who has been put in charge of a
respective zone shall be issued with:
- A full-face respirator with the appropriate cartridge (in case of gas / fumes).
- Reflective jacket and identification card.
- Torches in the event of a night time incident (after daylight hours).
17.2 The Security Officer in charge of a zone shall request (from the JOC) for the
emergency standby ambulance in the event of any person assisting with the
evacuation being overcome by fumes or gases.
17.3 Ensure that evacuees remain calm at all times to avoid large-scale panic, which
can lead to accidents, injuries or deaths.


ANNEXURE 1
MASS EVACUATION
ORGANISATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DMC)
The Disaster Management Committee (DMC) will be responsible for the overall decision making with regard
to the authorisation for mass evacuation, and will report and make decisions at a higher level, where and
when necessary.
JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (JOC)
The Joint Operations Committee (JOC) will be responsible for the overall emergency evacuation plan, and
will report his/her decisions to the DMC, where and when necessary.
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI SECURITY SERVICES
1. Designated Security Officers to be in charge of selected zones and at holding areas.

2. Provide notification for mass evacuation using mobile public address systems to people residing in the
residential areas (including HD Residences).
3. Conduct door to door searches in order to ensure physical evacuation of people in the AngloGold
Ashanti Office Buildings, Villages and Residences.
4. Assist Traffic Department Officials in road closures, and to direct evacuees to holding areas.
5. Assist the SAPS with residential protection to prevent persons from re-entering the area and possible
looting of areas evacuated until such time as the all clear is given, and evacuees have safely returned to
their residential areas.
6. General law and order at holding areas
7. Assist the Traffic Department in opening all roads to allow the people to safely return to the residential
areas, High Density residences and places of work when the all clear is given.
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Standby at JOC to deal with any fire and/or other emergency.

2. Assist with evacuation and routing of people to holding areas.
3. Assist the Security Services and Traffic Department with the opening of roads to allow the people to
safely return to the residential areas, High Density residences and places of work when the all clear is
given.
LOCAL TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
1. Ensure all exits leading out of the residential areas to holding areas are kept open and unobstructed.
2. Ensure all traffic flows are diverted along designated routes so as not to cause congestion and possible
accidents.
3. Prohibit all incoming traffic from doing so by diverting vehicles to alternate routes away from affected
areas.
4. Assisting SAPS and Security to cordon off and barricade all roads and entrances leading into the
residential areas once all areas have been evacuated.
5. Standby at key entrances until the all clear is given to open the roads again.
6. Redirect all vehicles and evacuees back to the residential areas, High Density residences and places of
work.


SAPS
1. In conjunction with Security Services, ensure the physical evacuation of all persons in residential areas
and Residences.
2. Residential protection to prevent persons from re-entering the evacuated areas, and possible looting of
areas until such time as the all clear is given and evacuees have safely returned to their residential
areas.
3. General law and order at holding areas.
LOCAL FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Standby at JOC to assist AngloGold Ashanti Fire & Emergency Services, if necessary.
2. Assist with evacuation and routing of people to holding areas.
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
1. Provide transportation from residential areas and Residences to holding areas.

2. Standby at holding areas until the all clear is given to transport persons back to residential areas and
Residences.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS
1. Convene a briefing session at the holding areas to communicate situation so as to keep all evacuees
calm.
2. Update the JOC Leader on the number of evacuees arriving at holding areas at predetermined intervals.
3. Redirect any media to the JOC.
4. Ensure the general welfare of the evacuees.
5. Brief all evacuees to return when the all clear is given to return to the residential areas, High Density
residences and places of work.
6. Communicate with the JOC Leader when all evacuees have left the holding area after the all clear is
given.
HOSPITALS & AMBULANCE SERVICES
Prepare for the transportation and medical emergency care of patients who show any symptoms of toxic
gas or smoke inhalation, or any medical emergency during the evacuation process.
PRIVATE BUS SERVICES
Provide additional transportation should the AngloGold Ashanti Transport Department representative at the
JOC deem it necessary


ANNEXURE 2
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

IN THE CASE OF ANY ACCIDENTS, MAJOR CHEMICAL SPILLS, FIRES, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING
NUMBERS IMMEDIATELY
VAAL RIVER WEST WITS

(018) 478 9373 / 9379 (018) 700 1045
ER24: GROUP 3 – 8, DISCOVERY HEALTH
#5963 #5002
MEMBERS & MINE INCIDENTS
(018) 473 2111 (018) 787 9315/6/7
S.A.P.S (018) 464 5080 (018) 771 1104
SECURITY EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTER (018) 478 4700 / 4701 (018) 700 2542 / 2581
(ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI FIRE & EMERGENCY)
(018) 478 4760 (018) 700 2538
SECURITY SUPERINTENDENT 082 857 1737 072 771 8640
(018) 478 2918 (018) 478 2918
H&S MANAGER 082 448 0385 082 448 0385
(018) 478 2137 (018) 700 3072
SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER 079 507 0978 083 301 7355
(018) 478 6185 (018) 700 2641
FIRE CAPTAIN 083 421 9141 082 464 0647 / #5594
(018) 462 1150 (018) 788 9728/9
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
(018) 478 3800
(018) 700 1000
AGAH HOSPITAL (018) 478 3687
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A FIRE

1. Sound / activate the alarm, or inform someone.
2. Identify the type of fire.
3. Select the correct extinguisher and try to extinguish the fire.
4. After the fire has been extinguished, ventilate the office / working area by opening doors and windows.
GENERAL RULES ON HANDLING AN ACCIDENT

The following must be determined when encountering an accident:
1. The number of persons injured.
2. Life threatening conditions e.g. Severe / Active bleeding, Gasses or poisonous fumes
3. In addition to the aforementioned, immediate medical attention must be provided until the emergency unit arrives.
REMEMBER THE ABCD OF CPR

A – Airway (Open)
B – Breathing (Restore)
C – Circulation
D – Don’t delay and don’t leave the victim
OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
1. Lock away important documents in filing cabinets, safes or fireproof vaults.
2. Switch off and unplug electrical equipment.
3. Close all doors and windows.
4. Leave the building via the nearest demarcated escape route and exits.
5. Assemble at demarcated assembly point where departmental head will take a roll call.
6. Departmental head must use a time sheet when doing a roll call.
A MAP OF YOUR AREA MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT CLOSE TO THE TELEPHONE IN ORDER TO DIRECT THE EMERGENCY UNIT,
SHOULD THEY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE.
Updated: 6 March 2012


Annexure 3
EVALUATION POTENTIAL INCIDENT/DAMAGE IDENTIFIED
ACTIVITY
PERSON REPORTS INCIDENT TO
SECURITY EMERGENCY CONTROL

ACTIVITY/DOCUMENT CENTRE – (018 478 4700/1 VR)
(018) 700 2542/2581 WW)
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT AND DATA COLLECTION BY JOC LEADER AND FIRE MASTER
JOC LEADER MUST

NOTIFY THE DMC
INCIDENT OF HIGH
YES NO
DMC LEADER MUST IMMEDIATELY SIGNIFICANCE
INFORM JOC LEADER OF DECISION
TO EVACUATE
ASSESS IMPACT
AND
CONSEQUENCES
JOC LEADER AND FIRE MASTER TO
DETERMINE REMEDIAL MEASURES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH HIS ENTIRE COMMITTEE
LIAISON AND NEGOTIATE WITH AFFECTED PARTIES / AUTHORITIES
CONFIRM PLAN OF ACTION

ALL
WITH ALL INTERESTED
YES PARTIES AGREE TO NO
AND AFFECTED PARTIES REMEDIAL MEASURES
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REMEDIAL MEASURES BY THE RESPONSIBLE JOC LEADER
FINAL INSPECTION BY ALL PARTIES CONCERNED – CLOSING THE LOOP BY DMC
FILL IN FINAL
SIGN OFF FINAL
IINCIDENT ACTION REMEDIAL WORK ACTION PLAN FORM
PLAN REPORT WITH LIST OF
YES DONE AND NO OUTSTANDING /
ACCEPTED BY ALL ADDITIONAL WORK


Annexure X
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
DEFINITIONS:
DOCUMENT
Information and its supporting medium (The medium can be paper, magnetic, electronic or optical computer
disc, photograph or master sample, or a combination thereof.)
RECORD
Document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed
CONTROLLED DOCUMENT
Any document that needs to be controlled in terms of its distribution and use, such as the Policy and
documented procedures. These documents are either signed in original ink and/or signed for on a distribution
list. These documents will be signed off after evaluation has been done to determine that they are adequate for
purpose. The document will be signed off by the relevant members as depicted on the distribution list.
Once copies are printed of the database, they are considered to be “uncontrolled”.
OBSOLETE DOCUMENTS
Documents that have been replaced by later revisions or those that is no longer relevant or valid, and has been
cancelled from the system. These documents will be identified either by crossing them out and writing obsolete
or rubber stamp obsolete document.
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENTS
Any documents that have not been issued under the circumstances under “controlled documents” are
categorised as uncontrolled. This includes, but may not be limited to:
• Documents that do not need to be controlled such as the monthly safety topic.
• Documents not distributed by the authorised person as per the procedures “authority and
responsibility” table and signed for by the recipient.
• Documents printed from the electronic database. (Watermarked “uncontrolled document”)
• Documents duplicated or photocopied from controlled documents.
• Photocopies of the Occupational Health and Safety policy as issued to the public or other
Interested and Affected Parties
It is not possible to judge from an uncontrolled copy whether it is the latest version. It is the responsibility of the
person holding the documentation to ensure that (s) he has the latest version.
INJURY
Physical harm or damage
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Conditions and factors that affect, or could affect the health and safety of employees or other workers (including
temporary workers and contractor personnel), visitors, or any other person in the workplace
OH&S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Part of an organization’s management system used to develop and implement its OH&S policy and manage its
OH&S risks
SEVERITY / CONSEQUENCE
Outcome of an event. There may be one or more consequences from an event. May be expressed qualitatively
or quantitatively may range from positive to negative (Speculative).


FREQUENCY
Occurrence per unit time, (May be expressed qualitatively or quantitatively).
EXPOSURE
How often and for how long employees are exposed to a hazard/s.
LIKELIHOOD
Means the chance of an event occurring.
DUE DILIGENCE
Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of all employees. Provide equipment, maintain the
equipment, use equipment as prescribed, provide information relating to the equipment, and provide competent
supervision.
INCIDENT
An undesired event which under slightly different circumstances could result in harm to people. Damage to
property or loss to process or an undesired event that could or does result in a loss.
RISK MATRIX
A Risk index can be determined by plotting likelihood and severity indices on the y and x-axis respectively and
then using them to obtain a risk ranking.
HIRA
Process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics
• H = HAZARD
Anything around us that we can see as well as those energy sources we cannot see e.g. Gas and
radiation that can cause harm
• I = IDENTIFICATION
Identify the significant hazards (Process and recognition)
• R = RISK
Risk imagining (Likelihood and consequence if risk materializes)
• A = ASSESSMENT
Determine the magnitude of the risk if materialized
ROUTINE ACTIVITY
An activity which is performed on a regular basis (day to day)
NON ROUTINE
An activity performed on an adhoc basis
ACCOUNTABILITY
Principle that, individuals, organizations, and the community are responsible for their actions and may be
required to explain them to others.
RESPONSIBLE
Liable to be called to respond to a person for issues to be done.
ILL HEALTH
Identifiable adverse physical or mental condition arising from and/or made worse by a work activity and/or work-
related situation.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Person or group, inside or outside the workplace, concerned with or affected by the SARSSS performance.


NONCONFORMITY
Non-fulfilment of a requirement – can be any deviation from:
Relevant work standards, practices, procedures, legal requirements.
SARSSS OBJECTIVES
SARSSS goals, in terms of OHS performance, that SA Region Services sets itself to achieve. Objectives are
quantified wherever practical.
SARSSS PERFORMANCE
Measurable results of SA Region Services management of its risks.
Note: Performance measurement includes measurement the effectiveness of controls.
OHS POLICY
Overall intention and direction which will be followed for the management of health and safety.
RECORD
Document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed
HAZARD
A condition or practice with the potential to cause harm, or exposure to danger. (Immediate Causes,
Substandard Act or Substandard Condition)
RISK ASSESSMENT
Process of evaluating the risk(s) arising from a hazard(s), taking into account the adequacy of any existing
controls, and deciding whether or not the risk(s) is acceptable
PREVENTATIVE ACTION
Action to eliminate the cause of a potential nonconformity or other undesirable potential situation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Action taken to rectify a non-conformance or deviation
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
To constantly improve on current Health and Safety standards
PROCEDURE
Specified way to carry out an activity or a process.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Process of evaluating the risk arising from a hazard, taking into account the adequacy of any existing controls,
and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable.
WORKPLACE
Any physical location in which work related activities are performed under the control of SA Region Services.
AUDIT
Independent and documented process for obtaining “audit evidence” and evaluating it objectively to determine
the extent to which “audit criteria” are fulfilled.
SAFETY MONTH
Period from the 20th of a particular month up to the 19th of the following month.
EFFORT BASED OBJECTIVES

Objectives set to improve program related issues


EFFECT BASED OBJECTIVES
Objectives set to improve severity or injury rates
MANCOM
Management Committee
EXCO
Executive Committee
SUPERVISOR
Within SA Region Services – One who supervise or has charge and direction of i.e. Foreman, Clerk of works,
Training Officer, Residence Manager, Security Officer etc.
EMPLOYEE
Person working under the control of the organisation and includes contractors.
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
A Person appointed in writing ensuring that the OH&S management system is established, implemented and
maintained in accordance with this OHSAS Standard;
and ensuring that reports on the performance of the OH&S management system are presented to top
management for review and used as a basis for improvement of the OH&S management system.
VISITOR
Any person who enters the premises of the mine who is not a full time employee or Contractor paid by the mine
CONTRACTOR
Any person who perform work for the mine and is paid for his/her service.
ACCEPTABLE RISK
Risk that has been reduced to a level that can be tolerated by the organization having regard to its legal
obligations and its own
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

A committee as required by law M H & S Act Section 25(2)
VERIFICATION
Verification is the act of reviewing, inspecting, testing, etc. to establish and document that a product, service, or
system meets the regulatory, standard, or specification requirements.
VALIDATION
Validation refers to meeting the needs of the intended end-user or customer to
prove the truth or to determine or test the accuracy. Also, validation is the process of checking if something
satisfies a certain criterion.


ABBREVIATIONS:
M H & S Act - Mine Health & Safety Act

MA&R - Mineral Act & Regulations
OHASA - Occupational Health and Safety Act
DMR - Department of Mineral Resources
DOL - Department of Labour
SARS - South Africa Region Services
ESW - Engineering Services Workshops
WITW - Wellness in the Workplace
H&S - Health and Safety
LTIFPD - Loss Time Injury Free Production Days
IFPD - Injury Free Production Days
AGAH - AngloGold Ashanti Health
TMM - Trackless Mobile Machinery
COP - Code of Practice
ATDS - AngloGold Ashanti Training and Development Services
CRA - Continuous Risk Assessment
SARSSS - South Africa Region Services Safety System


RECORDS OF AMENDMENTS
PROCEDURE DATE OF
REVISION CHANGES TO PROCEDURE APPROVAL
NUMBER
H&S 039 – Rev 03 Annexure X 26 August 2009
Safety Officer Contact No taken out 26 August 2009

Added Responsibility / Accountability
Changed Asset Protection to Security
H&S 039 – Rev 04 Changed SARS to SARS 23 December 2009
Incorporation of West Wits into
H&S 039 – Rev 05 procedure 27 March 2010
Changes made to Emergency contact
H&S 039 – Rev 6 numbers P10 5 March 2012



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SOUTH AFRICA REGION REFERENCE REVISION PAGE

SERVICES H&S 039 6 1 OF 17

COMPILED BY H&S OFFICER S THERON Original Signed 6/03/2012

REVIEWED BY SNR H&S OFFICER JSD CRONJÉ Original Signed 6/03/2012

AUTHORISED BY H&S MANAGER J SODEN Original Signed 6/03/2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ADDENDA PAGE

6 CHANGES AS PER RECORD OF AMENDMENTS 6 MARCH 2012

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DESIGNATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

4. SIGNIFICANT RISK AND CONSEQUENCE

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6. DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DMC)

6.1 A Disaster Management Committee (DMC) will be established to control the

7. JOINT OPERATIONS CENTRE (JOC)

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8. EVACUATION ASSISTANCE – INTERNAL

9. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS – EXTERNAL AGENCIES

10. INCOMING INCIDENT NOTIFICATION

11. EVACUATION OF VILLAGES AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENCES

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External agencies as listed in paragraph 9 will be made use of is so deemed

12.1 In the event of occupants in a Residence requiring to be evacuated, the order

External agencies as listed in paragraph 9 will be made use of is so deemed

13. GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES

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14. HOLDING AREAS

15. ALL CLEAR AND RE-ENTRY

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17. SAFETY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT OF EVACUATION PERSONNEL

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ORGANISATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DMC)

JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (JOC)

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI SECURITY SERVICES

1. Designated Security Officers to be in charge of selected zones and at holding areas.

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

1. Standby at JOC to deal with any fire and/or other emergency.

LOCAL TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT

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LOCAL FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

1. Provide transportation from residential areas and Residences to holding areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS

HOSPITALS & AMBULANCE SERVICES

PRIVATE BUS SERVICES

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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

VAAL RIVER WEST WITS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IN CASE OF A FIRE

GENERAL RULES ON HANDLING AN ACCIDENT

REMEMBER THE ABCD OF CPR

Updated: 6 March 2012

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