Department Document Number

Chichester Water Management CC-00018-WI-OP0017

Section Title
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

Changing Tailing Deposition Lines/Spigots OPF1 and OPF2

1. PURPOSE,
The purpose of this Safe Work Instruction is to provide a safe system of work for all personnel
required to carry out this task. This instruction describes what must be done and how it is to be
carried out safely.

2. SCOPE,
This Safe Work Instruction shall relate to all Chichester Water Management personnel who are
required to Change deposition lines or Spigots on the OPF1 and OPF2 Tailings system at Flinders
strip 12 and 19 Tailings Storage Facilities.

3. DEFINITIONS,
“Shall”, “Must” and “Will” are mandatory.
“Should” is recommended but not mandatory.

4. AREA,
Flinders Tailing Storage Facilities.

5. REFERENCES / ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION,

• Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
• Life Saving Choices
• Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995
• 100-PR-SA-1028 Isolation & Tagging
• 45-PR-SA-0018 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
• 45-PR-SA-0021 Lightning
• 100-FR-RK-0004 Job Hazard Analysis
• 100-FR-RK-0005 5 Step
• 100-PR-SA-0046 Emergency Response Procedure
• 100-ST-SA-0039 Personal Protective Equipment (Quick Card)
• FMG Training and Assessment Packages

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

6. REQUIREMENTS,
LIFE SAVING CHOICES
The twelve choices define the standards that shall be met in our workplace to ensure safe systems
of work, and to guide you in making the correct decisions. The choices you make, every single
day, are fundamental to creating a safe operation. The non-negotiable choices are.

LIFE SAVING CHOICES

Secure tools and barricade Always walk and work
Use fall injury protection
work areas to prevent outside the footprint of a
when working at height.
dropped objects. suspended load.

Confirm stored energy has

Stop at stop signs and rail Verify isolations before
been controlled before work
crossings. work begins.
begins.

When travelling or working

When driving wear, a seat remotely use Only inflate tyres in an
belt and obey speed limits. communication and approved tyre safety device.
tracking devices.

Maintain 3 metres from

Wear a PFD when working Obtain authorisation to enter
track and only work
above water. explosives exclusion zones.
within authorisation limit.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

WORK CERTIFICATES / PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Confined Space Entry
Live Electrical Work
Excavation / Penetration
Hot Work
Floor Roof Wall Opening
 Work Box
 Non-Standard Lift
 Work at Height
 O/Side Vessel – Platform
 Power Vicinity /
Corridor Access
 Work Permit 
 Master Permit 
 HV Electrical Certificate 
 Environmental 
 

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

JOB SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Barricading  Sentry & Sentry Board  Fire Blankets  Phones 
Drinking Water  Running Water  Voltage Reducer  Extinguishers 
Warning Signs  Fire Watch  Radio  First Aid Kit 
JOB SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT
Handheld Tetra radio    
   
   

7. DESCRIPTION OF WORK,
The Flinders Below Water Table TSF has 2 main Deposition lines. OPF1 is capable of depositing into
Flinders strip 19 and Flinders strip 12 whilst OPF 2, has 4x spigot off take that deposit into Flinders strip
19.
The OPF 2 line has 4 evenly spaced spigots to allows 1 main deposition line for even deposition or
“beaching” of the tailings around the TSF. Monitoring of the beaching is important and if done correctly
will push the supernatant pond towards the decant position.

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

8. JOB STEP AND CONTROL METHODS,

Job Steps
No.
Hazards Controls Image or Diagram
7.1 Create a clear plan for the Task. Insert Image/s here
• There must always be a
• Insufficient minimum of 2 individuals
Personnel to or Team members to
Conduct Task. complete the task.
• Each person should have
a handheld two-way Tetra
radio for positive
communications during
the task. Contact OPF
• Poor control rooms to advise of
Communication. a deposition line or spigot
change. Confirm flow and
density of tailings.
• Before work can begin,
the team members
carrying out the task
• Incorrect Planning. should take the time to
discuss the task and
create a clear plan,
complete a take 5 or Take
control as a minimum risk
assessment.
• Confirm with on shift
supervisor that the
proposed new spigot
location has been flushed
• Miss correctly prior to
Communication. changing spigots.

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

Job Steps
No.
Hazards Controls Image or Diagram
7.2 Inspect Tailing infrastructure
prior to changing spigots.
• Damage to • Before any system
Infrastructure changes are carried
out, operators are to
inspect the tailings
line and spigots for
any damages or faults
within the system.
• An inspection of the
• Stored energy air actuated gate
release. valves is to be carried
out at the NEW
location and the
exiting location. If
any faults are found
works are to STOP,
and team is to notify
the supervisor.
• Incorrect • Confirm with on shift
depositing location supervisor NEW
location for
deposition.

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

Job Steps
No.
Hazards Controls Image or Diagram
7.3 Set up and change to new Retaining pin in gate on air actuated valve
Deposition point.

• Incorrect use of • To change the depositing

valves. locations Air actuated
valves, need to be
utilised.
• Take air compressor with
rated hose and fittings to
the new proposed
• Equipment/Fittings location.
not fit for use. • Pre-start air compressor
and ensure whip checks Air supply connection on control
and minsup clip are in box for air actuated valves
place.
• Damage to • Check for retaining pins
Infrastructure. in top and bottom of gate
valves, and or any other
obstructions that may
stop the valve from
• Uncontrolled opening/closing.
stored energy • Connect air hose to
release. actuated control box and
ensure all safety
pins/clips are attached
before air is introduced
• Operating the into the system.
incorrect valve • Identify and verify the
during the task. correct valve to be
actuated.
• Uncontrolled • Use the correct labelled
Stored energy lever to control the valves
at spigot locations.
• Once the valve has been
operated and is in the
correct state (Open or
closed), place locking pin
back in gate on valve.
• Before disconnecting the
air lines from the actuated
control box, ensure any
residual pressure within
the system is released

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION Changing Tailing Deposition Lines

Job Steps
No.
Hazards Controls Image or Diagram

7.4 Set up and flush system,

• Team members are to

• Confusion with have a clear
task understanding of
valving configuration.
If team members are
unsure, STOP works
and seek clarification.
• Open the flushing valve
• Incorrect works at the spigot location
where the line is to be
flushed from. Ensure
the spigot valve is
• System over closed at the flushing
pressurised and point.
failure. • Open and close all
valves in correct
sequence to avoid over
• Incorrect water pressurising the system.
supply • Ensure valving is
configured so that there
is water supply to the
flushing Booster pump.
• Any deposition
• Perceived pressure line/spigot changes are
to be done at the
beginning of shift to
allow sufficient time to
flush the line.
• Once water is
introduced into the
system, the team
member is to monitor
the water discharge and
verify that it is clear
before flushing is
stopped.
• System is to be
reconfigured as
original.
• Confirm all Flinders
Bores are operating as
system was normally.

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7.5 Insert Image/s here

7.5 Insert Image/s here

I have received, read, understood, and shall comply with this Safe Work Instruction for
changing deposition lines and spigot at OPF1 and OPF2.

Full Name: ID Number:

Signature: Crew/Pit:

Company: Department:

Date: ______ / ______ / _________

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