Marine Safety Management Plan Summary

MARINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
GAS-1499-PA-HSE-003
Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project

Environmental Services
September 2019
Document Approval
Rev. Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Remarks

0.1 15/07/19 Brendan McVay Jay Gaul Nathan Sparke Issued for Review
0.2 31/07/19 Ciaran Treanor Brendan McVay Jay Gaul Client Comments
1.0 16/09/19 Ciaran Treanor Brendan McVay Jay Gaul Issued for Use
Approval Position Name Signature Date
Project Manager Jay Gaul 16 September 2019
Document Distribution
Controlled
Name Role Company
Copy No.
Original Electronic - BMS Ventia
1 Jayson Gaul Project Manager Ventia
2 Phil Hutson Project Manager Jemena
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PROJECT-1301499482-356 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED VERSION 1.0
Marine Safety Management Plan
Table of Contents
PART A - OVERVIEW
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Purpose ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Marine Safety Management Plan Map ............................................................ 4
1.3. Definitions........................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Distribution and Authorisation ........................................................................ 4
2. Ventia Marine Safety Management System ............................................................. 5
2.1. Marine Safety System Overview ...................................................................... 5
3. General Safety Requirements .................................................................................. 6
3.1. Resources and Personnel................................................................................. 6
3.2. Certificates of Competency ............................................................................. 6
3.3. Marine Safety Induction .................................................................................. 7
3.4. Marine Safety Risk Assessments...................................................................... 7
3.5. Marine Emergency Response .......................................................................... 7
3.6. Reporting Vessel Incidents .............................................................................. 8
3.7. Daily Weather Procedures ............................................................................... 8
3.8. Management of Subcontractors ...................................................................... 9
3.9. Crew Medical Requirements ........................................................................... 9
3.10. Marine Buddy System .................................................................................... 10
3.11. Ability to Swim ............................................................................................... 10
3.12. PPE Requirements ......................................................................................... 10
3.13. Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) .............................................. 11
3.14. Inspection of PFDs ......................................................................................... 11
3.15. Storage of PFDs .............................................................................................. 12
4. Vessel Management .............................................................................................. 12
4.1. Requirement for a Commercial Vessel to Undergo Survey ........................... 12
4.2. Certificates of Survey ..................................................................................... 12
4.3. Inspection Criteria for Vessels and Equipment.............................................. 12
4.4. Location of Lighting ....................................................................................... 12
4.5. Vessel Cranes, Hoists, Winches - General Requirements .............................. 13
5. Auxiliary Marine Equipment .................................................................................. 13
5.1. Synthetic Ropes ............................................................................................. 13
5.2. Steel Wires and Ropes ................................................................................... 14
5.3. Winches ......................................................................................................... 14
6. Marine Vessel Safety ............................................................................................. 14
6.1. General Requirements ................................................................................... 14
6.2. Small Vessels .................................................................................................. 15
6.3. Work Barges................................................................................................... 15
6.4. Vessel Movements......................................................................................... 16
6.5. Four (4) Knot Speed Restrictions ................................................................... 17
6.6. Interaction with Kendall Bay Recreational Users .......................................... 17
7. Occupational Diving .............................................................................................. 17
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7.2. Decompression (Hyperbaric) Chamber ......................................................... 19

7.3. Dive Plan ........................................................................................................ 19
7.4. Diving SHEWMS ............................................................................................. 20
7.5. Decontamination Process .............................................................................. 20
8. Working in Contaminated Water ........................................................................... 20
8.1. Overview ........................................................................................................ 20
9. Personnel Transfers ............................................................................................... 22
9.1. Small Boat Transfer........................................................................................ 22
9.2. Vessel to Wharf Transfers.............................................................................. 22
9.3. Crew Launch Transfer .................................................................................... 22
10. Emergency Procedures .......................................................................................... 23
10.1. Fire ................................................................................................................. 23
10.2. Accident / Injury ............................................................................................ 24
10.3. Pollution ......................................................................................................... 25
10.4. Man Overboard/Search and Rescue .............................................................. 25
10.5. Evacuation Procedure/Abandon Ship ............................................................ 26
10.6. Flooding / Sinking .......................................................................................... 26
10.7. Structural Failure Above Waterline ............................................................... 27
11. Working in Contaminated Materials Risk Assessment ............................................ 28
12. Diving Works Risk Assessment ............................................................................... 30
ANNEXURES
Annex A. Glossary of Terms ................................................................................. 33
Annex B. Compliance Elements............................................................................ 36
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PART A – OVERVIEW
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose
The Marine Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-003) describes how we will apply the Ventia
Marine Safety Management System on the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project to produce a
workplace free of incident and injury.
The plan is to be read in conjunction with the Remediation Works Plan (US-050055-OPS-MP-002) which
provides more detail on the project scope and client requirements.
1.2. Marine Safety Management Plan Map

The relationship of the Marine Safety Management Plan within the Project’s core suite of management
plans is shown in the following table.
Health and Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-001)
Emergency Response Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-002)
Marine Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-003)
All Functions Traffic Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-004)
Health & Hygiene Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-005)
Environmental Management Plan (US-050055-ENV-MP-001)
Design Management Plan (US-050055-DMP-MP-001)
Operational Remediation Works Plan (US-050055-OPS-MP-002)
1.3. Definitions
Definitions for terms used in this document is included in Annexure A. Ventia health and safety procedures
are referenced in the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project Health and Safety Management Plan (US-
050055-HS-MP-001).
1.4. Distribution and Authorisation

This plan is issued in accordance with Ventia Process: Develop/Update Project Management Plans and shall
be communicated to all project personnel.
Revisions are approved and issued along with an updated record of revisions. Revisions to the plan are
made in accordance with Ventia Process: Establish Documented Information Management System. As
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required, revisions to text are denoted by ‘track changes’. Tracked changes are then approved by the
Project Manager who shall arrange the release of the new revision in VenDocs.
All documentation produced by Ventia conforms to the requirements as outlined in Ventia’s Business
Management System (BMS) and Business Processes which are located in Inventia and Vendocs.
Revisions are distributed to all holders of controlled copies and communicated via email to the users of the
intranet-based system. It is the responsibility of the persons receiving the revision to update the workplace
management plan assigned to them and to destroy obsolete copies of all amended pages.
The documents contained on the Project’s SharePoint, Inventia and Vendocs shall always remain up-to-
date and current. Any documents printed from the BMS are considered UNCONTROLLED.
Authorisation
The implementation of the plan is under the authority of Ventia Utility Services Pty Ltd (herein Ventia) and
the Project Manager. All personnel employed on the project will perform their duties in accordance with
the requirements of this plan and related procedures.
The Marine Safety Management Plan will be further developed and revised during its use on the project to
address:
• Any changes in the work scope which may affect the control of works or added high risk
• Comments and feedback by the Client
• Changes in technology and work methods to improve processes
• Changes identified by continual improvement
• Changes in legislation that requires amendments to this plan.
The Project Manager will review this plan with the assistance of senior project staff at regular intervals
(minimum annually or at least once within the project period).
2. VENTIA MARINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2.1. Marine Safety System Overview
The safe coordination of vessels within the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation project marine work areas
must be ensured. The primary consideration when undertaking marine based work is to ensure that the risk
of injury to personnel and other marine users is minimised to the lowest practicable level.
Where work presents a significant risk of injury or incident, activities shall not commence or be permitted
to continue until stringent safety controls are put in place to allow a safe commencement/resumption of
the work.
This plan provides guidelines and information to ensure that all marine activities are carried out in a safe
manner and that hazards are eliminated or, where elimination is not practicable, are reduced to an
acceptable level through the hierarchy of physical, procedural and/or behavioural measures.
This plan complies with:
• Marine Safety Act 1998 (NSW)
• Marine Safety Regulation 2016 (NSW)
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• Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (NSW)
• Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Regulation 2013 (NSW)
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017
• National Standard for Commercial Vessels
• AS 4758.1-2008 Personal Floatation Devices
• AS 2550.1-2011 Cranes, Hoists and Winches
• AS/NZS 2299.1:2015 Occupational Diving Operations Part 1: Standard Operational Practice
The Marine Safety Management Plan should be also read in parallel with the Kendall Bay Sediment
Remediation Project’s Health and Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-001).
3. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Resources and Personnel
Ventia shall ensure that all barge and vessel managers are given the necessary support to enable them to
perform their duties safely and that the managers and crew are adequately qualified and experienced to
meet legislative requirements.
All marine vessels shall be manned, as a minimum, in accordance with survey requirements.
Training needs shall be identified via the Project’s Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and all training will be
provided as required to ensure that personnel have the specific skills and qualifications to perform their
work.
The Project’s SHEQ Manager shall be responsible for confirming the training needs for each marine activity
and auditing records to confirm that training certificates and licenses are current.
All barge and vessel managers shall be responsible for determining marine safety training and
environmental induction requirements (and procedures) to ensure that crew and project personnel are
suitably trained and inducted before proceeding with any work.
Where the review of the tasks and hazards for a particular work activity requires additional precautions,
safety equipment or controls, the Project Manager, Barge and Vessel Managers are responsible for
ensuring personnel are inducted for the additional requirements.
Ventia shall ensure through suitable instructions, inductions and checklists that on-board personnel are
aware of their individual responsibility for safe vessel operation and overall protection of the environment.
3.2. Certificates of Competency

Subcontractors, driving commercial vessels, must hold an appropriate Certificate of Competency under the
National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety. Certificate of competencies shall be provided to
the SHEQ Manager as evidence of competency prior to subcontractor engagement. Where necessary,
evidence of re-certification shall also be provided. This will ensure that people operating commercial
vessels are competent and medically fit for their assigned tasks and areas of operation.
In NSW if you hold a Certificate of Competency as a master or coxswain, you are not required to hold a
general boat driving licence or personal water craft licence. This exemption does not apply to engineering
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certificates, general purpose hands or masters of vehicular ferries in chains. All persons operating a vessel
within the controlled work area must hold an NSW boating license or Certificate of Competency and a
Coxswain Certificate for the class of vessel.
3.3. Marine Safety Induction

Prior to any person entering a designated marine controlled work area they will be required to be in
possession of a current and valid WHS Construction Industry Induction Card (i.e. white card) and a Ventia
Project induction (i.e. hard hat sticker).
Marine safety inductions shall include factors such as:
• Pollution incidents
• Accident and injury
• Fire
• Embarking and Disembarking
• Marine specific hazards and controls
Following the marine safety induction, each person is required to complete an assessment to acknowledge
their understanding. Records of the induction assessment will be held by the SHEQ department and filed in
the Advance Training Database.
Barge and vessel masters are required to deliver specific site safety inductions to all personnel who are
within their area of control.
3.4. Marine Safety Risk Assessments

The Project Manager will conduct a risk workshop at Project start-up to identify critical risks associated with
barge and vessel activities and ensure all control measures are adequately documented in the Project’s Risk
Register.
Each critical high-risk activity shall be assessed, managed and recorded in the Project’s risk assessments
known as SHEWMS.
Personnel involved in work activities must have access to the latest versions of all relevant safe work
systems. This includes Ventia Processes, Project procedures, Work Packs, SOPs, SHEWMS and other risk
assessments. Documents will be retained in VenDocs and hard copies of Work Packs and SHEWMS will be
available at the work site.
Detailed design reviews throughout the life cycle of the project (e.g. HAZOPs / CHAIRS) will be conducted to
identify, evaluate and control hazards and potential high-risk activities within each work scope. Risks
identified from the HAZOP / CHAIR studies shall be documented in the relevant Work Packs to ensure
adequate assessment and control methods are addressed and established (through SHEWMS, SOPs, etc.)
when executing the intended work.
3.5. Marine Emergency Response

The Ventia Emergency Response Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-002) is to be utilised and followed
in emergency situations. Persons will be familiarised with emergency procedures in the marine safety
induction.
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As detailed in this document, all vessels and barges working on the project will be equipped with Digital &
Marine VHF radios, fire extinguishers, life rings and other emergency equipment.
Emergency response equipment will be periodically inspected to ensure their ongoing operability.
Marine emergency response training (rescue) and a marine evacuation drill will be performed within 2
months at the commencement of marine work and then evacuation drills every 6 months. The Project’s
emergency response procedures shall be utilised for emergency drills.
To ensure emergency response preparedness, all personnel accessing the marine controlled work areas
must tag in and tag out at the control gate when entering and leaving marine projects sites.
3.6. Reporting Vessel Incidents

All incidents are to be reported immediately to the Project Manager and SHEQ Manager as soon as is
practical after they occur. The Project Manager will then notify the Client and the Divisional SHEQ Manager
immediately.
If the owner or master of a domestic commercial vessel is involved in a marine incident that causes:
• The death of a person
• Serious injury to a person
• The loss of a vessel
• The loss of a person from a vessel
• Significant damage to a vessel
• Loss of cargo of a vessel
The incident must be reported to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) NSW as soon as reasonably
practicable after becoming aware of the incident (within 4 hours). All marine incidents as listed above must
submit an AMSA 529 incident report form within 72 hours of the incident to RMS NSW. SafeWork NSW
must also be notified immediately if this constitutes a notifiable incident.
Incidents will be classified and investigated according to the type of incident using the event classification
matrix. The appointed Ven-Safe Moderator will review all incidents to ensure the correct classification has
been selected.
Investigations will identify contributing factors, root causes and failures in controls. Corrective actions shall
be determined for all identified causal factors as identified from the investigation and must be uploaded
into the SHEQ Ven-Safe system.
In the event of loss of cargo, any material associated with the construction of the development that enters
the water is to be immediately retrieved. Should the material not be retrieved, the Port Authority will
organise for its removal and recover the cost.
A copy of the Emergency Response Management Plan US-050055-HS-MP-002 will be maintained on the
work vessels (ISS barge, batch plant barge and staging site).
3.7. Daily Weather Procedures

Weather shall be checked each day by the barge or vessel master prior to leaving the wharf and then
monitored throughout the day. Swell and wind conditions shall also be monitored by all members of the
crew. Any incoming storms shall be observed and a call to end work and leave the vessel and/or barges will
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be made by the barge or vessel master prior to the onset of weather conditions that generate unsafe
marine navigation or marine works. The adopted measure for unsafe weather conditions onsite is a 'strong
breeze' as defined by the 'Beaufort Wind Force Scale' i.e. wind speeds over 10.8m/sec. Ventia Site
Superintendent and/or Ventia Project Manager to inspect the work area and notify Jemena of the unsafe
conditions prior to stopping works
3.8. Management of Subcontractors

Marine Safety Management Plans and supporting documentation for project works shall be prepared by
Ventia’s subcontractors and submitted to the Project Manager for review and approval prior to the
commencement of marine work activities.
All subcontractors will be required to implement the relevant standards and procedures as directed by
Ventia in accordance with health and safety planning procedures.
Subcontractor procedures shall include but not be limited to:
• Embarking and disembarking
• Lifting over water
• Vessel stability
• Setting up and moving barges & vessels into position
• Thunderstorm / high wind and other adverse weather conditions
• Emergency preparedness (i.e. fire, serious accident/injury, pollution, man overboard, evacuation,
structural failure above waterline, flooding/sinking etc)
Chemicals brought on site by the subcontractor shall:
• Be identified in a register
• Have current safety data sheets available for each chemical (review date less than 5 years)
• Have personnel training records available
• Have adequate storage areas and bunding provided
• Have appropriate PPE for use, handling and storage of the chemical
• Be approved by the Project Manager.
Subcontractor work activities shall be reviewed and inspected by Ventia supervisory personnel on an
ongoing basis.
SHEQ audits are conducted with subcontractors within 6 months of their commencement and then on an
annual basis.
3.9. Crew Medical Requirements

Certain medical and eyesight standards are required for crew members under NSW maritime legislation.
All crew members must be in compliance with these requirements and should be reassessed at intervals
not exceeding two years in accordance with the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part D – Crew
Competencies Annex C “Medical Fitness”.
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All personnel who are deemed by Ventia to have the potential to come in contact with highly contaminated
material must have a pre-employment medical, periodic screening and post works medical.
3.10. Marine Buddy System

Where work is undertaken adjacent to water or on a marine vessel, a “Buddy System”, will be adopted
whereby persons are not permitted to work by themselves with the exception of travel to and from marine
locations. Any marine travel for a period longer than 30 minutes will require the use of the buddy system.
This means that whilst persons are undertaking marine based work they must be within visual and hearing
range (or radio/mobile telephone check in) of at least one other person. The buddy system will be
addressed in the Project induction.
3.11. Ability to Swim

The ability to swim is a compulsory requirement for marine based work on the Kendall Bay Sediment
Remediation Project. All personnel entering the marine work area must confirm they are able to swim prior
to entry and have it recorded on their induction records. Measures will be undertaken to prevent workers
from falling into the water (by means of guarding or handrails where possible) and all must wear a PFD as
per the minimum requirements highlighted in the document.
Assistance to a person who has entered the water will also be available through the implementation of the
“Buddy System” as is also highlighted in this document.
3.12. PPE Requirements

Where practically possible, contaminated material will be eliminated from being handled by the worker and
will instead be handled directly via heavy equipment. Where it is necessary for the worker to potentially
contact contaminated material, additional control measures such as higher level personal protective
equipment (PPE) must be utilised to prevent direct contact with contaminated material. All work areas
where higher level PPE is required will be signposted as Exclusion Zones, with associated decontamination
zones for use by workers.
Personnel on site must wear base level PPE including:
• Long sleeve hi-visibility clothing
• Long pants
• Safety glasses
• Hard hat
• Steel cap boots
• Sunscreen
Any persons coming into contact with sediments or performing manual handling must wear gloves.
Any persons who may be exposed to contaminated sediments during the dredging process must have
access to and be trained in the use of:
• Tyvek coveralls (as required)
• Respiratory protection (as required)
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The level of PPE will be reassessed after sufficient data has been received from monitoring activities. Any
persons who may be exposed to harmful contaminants (chemicals) during the dredging process must have
access to and be trained in the use of:
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Additional PPE nominated by the SDS
3.13. Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Personal Flotation Devices (i.e. lifejackets) must be worn if personnel are within two (2) metres of an
unguarded edge or adjacent to water when working on unguarded marine structures, during transfer and
when working on vessels. Ventia will supply PFDs for their direct staff and visitors. Marine subcontractors,
including contractors working in the marine environment, will be required to supply their own PFDs for
their crews.
All PFDs must be classed a “Type 1” and must bear an Australian Standards AS1512 or the Australian
Standards AS4758.1-2008 label. Persons working from a barge, punt, dingy, or vessel must wear a PFD at
all times.
The minimum requirements for PFD’s on the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project are for the onsite
workforce:
• The auto-inflate system must be designed to automatically inflate upon immersion in water. The
wearer must also be able to inflate the chamber via a CO2 gas inflator located at the bottom of the
vest or manually
• A non-corrosive whistle capable of emitting a high-pitched sound
• The PFD must be capable of supporting the person wearing it and manufacturers guidance as to
weight limitations must be followed by the wearer
• The PFDs must be firmly buckled and the function of the jacket uninhibited by wearing something
over it.
All visitors to the site involved in site inspection on or near the water must be accompanied by a site
inducted personnel. Only visitors to site not involved in site works are approved to wear Manual Inflation
PFD’s.
3.14. Inspection of PFDs

Workers should inspect their PFD before each use and report defects to their supervisor immediately.
Inflatable type PFDs with puncture damage that may affect inflation MUST not be used.
Workers will be trained in use of their floatation device during the marine safety induction. Records of
training will be maintained.
A PFD register will be maintained ensuring all PFDs are maintained in date. PFDs that are found to be out of
date will be serviced and confirmed in date or replaced.
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3.15. Storage of PFDs

PFDs are to be stored in a clean, dry and readily accessible location. Heavy items should not be placed on
the floatation device. Contaminants such as diesel/ grease should be cleaned off as per the manufacturer
requirements.
4. VESSEL MANAGEMENT
4.1. Requirement for a Commercial Vessel to Undergo Survey
Vessels required to be in survey must have a Certificate of Survey and Operation to operate as a
commercial vessel in Australia. A Certificate of Survey and Operation issued by Roads and Maritime
Services (RMS) on behalf of the National Regulator must be provided to Ventia prior to works commencing.
Subcontractors must provide a Certificate of Operation from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for
all marine vessels not requiring a Certificate of Survey.
4.2. Certificates of Survey

A certificate of survey is proof that a vessel has been surveyed and meets specified standards for design,
construction, stability and safety equipment that apply to the vessel as defined in Marine Order 503
(Certificate of survey) 2017.
Periodic and renewal surveys are required throughout the life of the certificate and to renew the certificate
on expiry. The purpose of these surveys is to demonstrate that the vessel continues to meet the applicable
standards as defined in Marine Order 503 (Certificate of survey) 2017. Surveys must be conducted by an
accredited marine surveyor in NSW.
It shall be the responsibility of the relevant subcontractor, or lessor, of the vessel to provide evidence of all
current vessel certification to Ventia. This certification shall be presented upon initial engagement of the
vessel on the project and when periodic survey of the vessel becomes due.
4.3. Inspection Criteria for Vessels and Equipment

All vessels that require survey shall meet the minimum equipment requirements of RMS NSW at all times.
Vessels will also be required to satisfy minimum Ventia inspection requirements for vessels. Checklists
developed for the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project include:
• Inspection Checklist – Excavator (US-050055-HS-FO-007)
• Inspection Checklist – Marine Vessels (US-050055-HS-FO-125)
• Inspection Checklist – Silt Curtain (US-050055-HS-FO-014)
• Inspection Checklist – Mobile Portable Equipment (US-059090-HS-FO-013)
• Inspection Checklist – Work Barges (US-050055-HS-FO-022)
4.4. Location of Lighting

All works associated with the Kendall Bay sediment Remediation Project will be completed during
nominated work hours, task lighting to be suitably placed for the task specific operation if required. All
vessels MUST display night operational navigation lights as required by RMS NSW.
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To prevent hazards to traffic operating within Kendall Bay, navigation lights will be installed on all floating
plant and equipment as follows:
• Dredges and Mixing Vessels, while operating at night, will display lights or shapes to indicate
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre. In daylight a ball-diamond-ball configuration will be shown and at
night all round lights, red over white over red, will be displayed from the masthead;
• The safe side of passage past the dredgers will be indicated by 2 all-round green lights, one above
the other, with 2 diamond day shapes for daylight. The unsafe (obstructed) side will have 2 all-
round red lights, one above the other, with 2 ball shapes for daylight;
• All floating plant that remains in the river overnight will comply with RMS NSW requirements
regarding lighting for overnight vessels. An all-round white light clearly visible through an arc of 360
degrees, must be visible at all times;
• Tugs and barges when underway will display lights or shapes appropriate to the towing operation
and the characteristics of the vessels.
4.5. Vessel Cranes, Hoists, Winches - General Requirements

All cranes, hoists and winches used onsite must comply with the Work Health and Safety Act (2011) and
Work Health and Safety Regulations (2017), and also with AS 2550.1-2011 Cranes, Hoists and Winches.
No plant or equipment shall be used on the project without the appropriate documentation being issued to
Ventia prior to it being mobilised to site. Prior to use a mechanical inspection by a qualified mechanic/fitter
shall inspect each item of plant / equipment before it is first used on site to confirm the plant/ equipment
meets Ventia and Project requirements (e.g. warning devices, battery isolator installed, handrails installed
on areas of the machine where a fall from height (>2metres) can occur, automatic quick hitch, roll-over
protection structures, requirement for RTK GPS positioning on all dredging / mixing plant etc.) and is safe to
operate.
No item of plant or equipment will be allowed to operate on site before its associated health and safety
risks are addressed. Plant risk assessments must be available for all mobile plant prior to it being used.
Operators of plant shall be familiarised with the hazards associated with the relevant plant life cycle which
may include delivery, operation, maintenance/service and inspections and must acknowledge the hazards
by signing the risk assessment before operating. Additional pre-works checks acknowledging plant risk
assessments will be noted on the Ventia Start Card (Permit to Work).
Plant and/or equipment will be inspected by the competent operator daily, prior to use. SOPs will be
developed for mobile plant operations which must be read and understood by operators prior to use.
Pre-start inspection checklists will be developed and completed for each item of plant / equipment by the
operator. Completed inspection checklists will be handed to the Supervisor daily who will verify that the
plant / equipment is fit for purpose.
For further details refer to Procedure: Lifting Operations (US-059090-HS-PR-007).
5. AUXILIARY MARINE EQUIPMENT

5.1. Synthetic Ropes
Because synthetic ropes are particularly dangerous when they break or braid, they must always be treated
with extreme caution. Excessive wear on synthetic ropes is shown by a high degree of powdering between
the strands. This gives a clear indication that the rope has been overtaxed and that its strength is impaired.
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All synthetic ropes with these defects must be replaced (and defective synthetic ropes must be rendered
useless).
5.2. Steel Wires and Ropes

All steel wires and ropes in use must be regularly examined over their entire length both for external wear
and abrasion between the strands so that their residual strength can be assessed. The daily inspections
include checks for:
• Kinks (distortion)
• Frayed strands (barbs)
• Knots
• Crushed sections
• Substantial rust formation
• Fractures
• Snags
• Poor splices or swages
Wires with these defects must be replaced (and defective wires must be rendered useless).
Personnel should never stand in a loop formed by wires or ropes or, near a rope or wire that is under
tension or is being used.
When ropes and wires are being subjected to extreme strain (e.g. when towing) personnel should stand an
adequate distance away in case the rope breaks.
5.3. Winches
On board ship anchor winches, line winches, capstans and spud poles are used frequently and can pose
some hazards. The dangers Include:
• Trapped limbs, as a consequence of rotating parts not being adequately guarded.
• Personnel being whipped by the wire
All winches must be inspected for signs of abrasion on a daily basis.
Winches must only be operated by qualified and competent personnel. Operators must stand in a safe
place (i.e. not directly behind the drum). The winch drum shall be guarded at the sides with a detachable
protective device/guard. Whilst the winch is in operation personnel shall keep clear of the winch line.
6. MARINE VESSEL SAFETY

6.1. General Requirements
All personnel working on a vessel must complete a marine safety induction and wear a PFD. Vessels shall be
inspected by Ventia prior to the commencement of works. The vessel master must complete a daily
checklist prior to shift start and vessels are to be regularly maintained.
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Vessels must be suitable for the task, in good order & housekeeping and repair. Vessels must comply with
the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and all applicable Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and
the Port Authority approval (67ZN HM – 22 June 2018). Prior to commencing works vessels must undergo
an inspection and be registered in the Project’s Vessel Register.
Vessels are only to be driven by appointed masters as outlined in the Project’s Vessel Register. All vessel
masters must have an appropriate certificate of competency and/or license i.e. Coxswain or higher
certification.
Working from boats can involve primary or secondary contact with water (see Working in Contaminated
Water). When working from boats persons are to be mindful not to ingest any water and prior to eating,
drinking, smoking or disembarking, shall ensure that adequate decontamination (including cleaning of
hands with fresh water and/or alcohol wipes) occurs. During periods when contact with contaminated
materials or water is likely, extra care must be given to the above-mentioned hygiene practices.
6.2. Small Vessels

The following operational safety equipment must be on board at all times.
• Navigation lights
• Horn
• Occupational First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• Emergency Electrical Equipment i.e. waterproof torch
• Fire bucket with Lanyard
• Life buoys
• Adequate anchors, cables and warp
• Spill Kit
• Bilge Pump (vessels with closed under-floor compartments or covered bilge)
• Safety label appropriate to vessel type
• Paddles or Oars with rowlocks
• Marine VHF & Digital compatible radio(s)
• At least one mobile phone
Person’s onboard vessels are to remain seated whenever practicable. Boats must never be overloaded. The
maximum number of persons for each boat is shown on the Capacity Sticker.
6.3. Work Barges

Only trained competent persons are to operate winches, all workers are to keep well clear of tensioned
cables (including mooring wires).
Gloves must be carried at all times and used when appropriate or as stated in the SHEWMS.
A lookout for floating objects around the barge (e.g. boats, buoys) must be maintained while working. Fall
arrest equipment is required when working at heights >2m if a PFD is not an adequate control.
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Confined spaces (e.g. ballast tanks / chain lockers) must be labelled. Confined spaces are only to be entered
by qualified personnel after the requirements of AS 2865 – 2009 Confined Spaces have been satisfied along
with Ventia Authorisation.
There must be sufficient fenders and decks shall be free of oil and grease. Trip hazards should be removed
from the deck or clearly marked. There should be sufficient light for working in low level light conditions,
especially at the boarding area. All railings, access ways and ladders will be in good order.
Mooring ropes and wires should be in good condition with no signs of damage. Winches must be well
maintained, all rotating parts guarded. Winch wires shall be greased regularly, with no signs of corrosion or
damage.
Lifting operations must be executed safely in accordance with relevant SHEWMS and only commenced
once a permit has been completed (for complex lifts, refer to US-059090-HS-PR-007 Lifting Operations).
Nobody is to be underneath suspended loads and the crane operator must be experienced and hold an
appropriate certificate of competency. Lifting gear shall be checked quarterly and carry appropriate
certification, damaged lifting gear shall be removed from the barge and work area.
An assembly point must be provided on the barge and all relevant safety signage displayed. Towing /
handling of the barge must be done in a safe manner in accordance with relevant SHEWMS. All crew must
be aware of and stay well clear of ropes/wires under tension.
Housekeeping on the vessel should be conducted frequently, all materials to be stacked orderly and neatly.
Appropriate procedures for waste removal established and followed, flammable debris cleared to safe
area.
6.4. Vessel Movements

Any violation of rules by public vessels, are to be reported immediately to a Ventia employee.
In the event of an impending storm or other unsafe work conditions on the water, the Ventia
superintendent may direct that work shall cease and construction vessels be secured on dedicated
moorings.
Temporary navigation aids such as buoys, navigation lights, signs shall be provided as required in
accordance with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and requirements as
directed by the Harbour Master.
Any vessel connected with the project works shall follow directions given by RMS NSW. Vessels are only
permitted to conduct works in approved work zones.
During times of limited or restricted visibility, caution must be maintained, and speed adjusted accordingly.
When not in use all vessels are to be secured at designated moorings.
There is a ferry route that runs along the eastern side of both remediation areas that must be monitored at
all times. Ferries are to be given right of way at all times. Wash from incoming and outgoing ferries may
cause disruption to works and should be crossed with care.
The Lady Edeline wreck is present near the Tennyson Road staging site. Ventia (on behalf of Jemena) will
install a marker buoy complete with a flashing light to demarcate the outer edge of the wreck and a 5m
exclusion zone for all vessels will apply throughout the project.
Additional buoys with flashing lights will be installed adjacent to the site (not in or near shipping channels
and away from project operational channels) to monitor water quality at the site.
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6.5. Four (4) Knot Speed Restrictions

All vessels within the controlled work area (secondary silt curtain) must not:
• Generate a wake zone with their vessel
• Exceed a speed of four (4) knots at any time.
Ventia will ensure adequate signage is located within the controlled work area. This will be discussed in the
Project’s marine safety induction.
Marine work crews will be encouraged to report instances of vessels exceeding sign posted 4 knot speed
restrictions to supervisors. Where possible, details will be recorded of vessels that exceed speed
restrictions and these details will be reported to the Ventia project manager. Ventia will at its discretion
pursue a desired course of action in relation to these reports.
6.6. Interaction with Kendall Bay Recreational Users

Provisional hours of operation during the week are 7:00am to 6:00pm and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays.
Although this may be extended in consultation with the Client. There will be no night operations permitted
during the project.
Days of operation are Monday to Saturday, during which time the area will be closed to recreational users
with private vessels. The outer silt curtain will provide a physical barrier to any recreational boaters
attempting to access the work zone outside of working hours. Ventia will maintain access for commercial
users of Kendall Bay, as required. At the end of each working week Ventia will ensure all barges are
removed to a dedicated mooring either within the Kendall Bay work zone or at the Tennyson Rd. staging
area. Ventia shall prepare for potential rainfall events if the area is left unattended over the weekend.
7. OCCUPATIONAL DIVING
As part of the Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project all diving operations shall be carried out safely
and in accordance with AS/NZS 2299.1:2015 Occupational Diving Operations Part 1: Standard Operational
Practice.
Persons undertaking construction diving works shall hold an appropriate occupational diving certificate
issued by the Australian Divers Accreditation Scheme (ADAS). ADAS certificate holders are certified on the
basis that they must operate in compliance with the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017.
Ventia and its subcontractors will comply with the relevant provisions outlined in the legislation and
standards.

Diving operations can only be undertaken after hazards have been identified, their associated risks
assessed by a competent person and suitable measures to control risks have been determined and
implemented.
All diving operations require the written approval from the following:
• Client Project Manager
• Ventia Project Manager
Adequate notification (with regards to intended diving activities) from the subcontractor to the Ventia
Supervisor, Project Manager and SHEQ Manager must be given to ensure that:
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• The competence of the diver is appropriate for the work activity
• The diver is equipped with all possible information relevant to the work activity
• The diver is not unnecessarily distracted from the work activity
• Adequate surface assistance is available
Ventia supervisory staff must confirm that the following documents are available at the dive site before any
diving operations commence. These include:
• Diving Operations Manual
• Dive Plan
• SHEWMS specific to the diving operation
• Current/completed inspection checklists, Dive Safety log, training records, etc.
Diving supervisors, divers and attendants must be appropriately qualified, trained and accredited.
Information regarding training requirements is provided in the Project’s Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
All divers must be certified as medically fit and hold a current medical fitness certificate issued within 12
months prior to the diving.
A diver’s attendant and a standby diver must be present at the dive site whenever a diver is underwater.
The standby diver must be:
• Medically fit to dive
• Wherever possible, located on the surface, and
• If located on the surface, dressed and equipped to enable immediate entry into the water for the
purpose of providing aid or assistance to a diver
Diving operations shall not be undertaken at night, in rough seas or adverse conditions.
When planning a diving operation, consideration must be given to the surface conditions likely to be
encountered at the dive site. Such conditions include the state of water, weather, visibility, tide, currents,
water temperature, presence of ships or other marine craft and any other surface condition that could
affect the operation.
Similarly, consideration should also be given to the in-water conditions such as visibility, presence of
contaminants, obstructions, dangerous marine life, thermoclines, pressure differentials and currents.
Diving operations shall only be conducted from a safe and suitable site or vessel which provides suitable
access and egress for the divers, means to recover an injured diver from the water, and means of
communication to emergency support services.
Diving must not be conducted from a vessel underway. When diving from a vessel, appropriate signals as
stated below must be displayed to indicate the diving activity.
During daytime the signal is the International Code Flag ‘A’, at least 1m high and placed in a manner to
ensure all round visibility.
For diving approaching nightfall, a vessel must show the international signal for a ‘vessel restricted in its
ability to manoeuvre”. These are 3 lights in a vertical line, top and bottom are to be red and the middle one
is to be white. As there will not be any night works, divers will get vacate the water during dusk at the
latest.
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Before each dive commences, divers must inspect their personal diving equipment to ensure its operational
integrity and efficiency.
The decision as to which type of breathing apparatus is appropriate for a given diving operation must be
made after consideration of:
• The type of work to be done by the diver
• The equipment required
• The conditions under which the diver will work
• The inherent risks and limitations of each type of breathing apparatus
• The competence of the diver.
7.2. Decompression (Hyperbaric) Chamber

No diving is to commence on the project without identifying the availability of a Decompression
(Hyperbaric) Chamber within two (2) hours travel time from the project site. The nearest location from the
Kendall Bay Remediation Project is given below.
Prince of Wales Hyperbaric Facility, Sydney, Australia
Prince of Wales Hospital
Barker St, Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: (02) 9382 2222
All diving emergencies requiring transportation of the injured person from the project site to the location of
hyperbaric chamber must be done by the NSW Ambulance Services.
7.3. Dive Plan

A specific dive plan must be prepared and agreed upon by all parties involved in the diving operation prior
to commencement of the dive. The dive plan, as a minimum, must address the following:
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• The type of diving work and method of performing the task
• The task/s of each person who is diving & duties of each person involved in the operation
• Safe access and egress for all works
• The diving equipment needed
• The breathing gases required
• The dive procedures
• The dive times, bottom times and decompression profiles
• Any hazards relating to the dive and steps to be taken to control the risks
• The utilisation of the appropriate equipment for diving in contaminated water (i.e. fully
encapsulated diver)
• Presence or possible presence of specific hazards and the method to address them, such as
shipping movements, use or presence of hazardous substances, biological pollutants or explosives
• Emergency procedures
Subcontractor dive plans must be reviewed and approved by Ventia’s Project Manager and Superintendent
prior to commencement of the dive.
Further, a periodic review during the diving operation shall be undertaken by both Ventia and the diving
subcontractor to ensure the limitations of the control measures selected are not exceeded.
7.4. Diving SHEWMS

In addition to a diving operation manual and a dive plan, a SHEWMS specific to the diving activity must be
prepared and approved prior to the commencement of any diving operation. All SHEWMS must be
submitted by the subcontractor to the Project Manager for review and approval at least seven (7) days
prior to the commencement of any diving operation.
7.5. Decontamination Process

Divers may only be required for works during project hours i.e. between 7:00am and 5:30pm. During the
Kendall Bay project, Divers may be exposed to potentially contaminated sediments. Upon exiting the water,
the divers and gear are to be washed down with fresh water to ensure the removal of all contaminated
materials. It should be noted that divers working in contaminated water may be required to wear dry suits
as a higher layer of contamination protection.
8. WORKING IN CONTAMINATED WATER

8.1. Overview
Kendall Bay is a shallow marine environment characterised by intertidal mudflats, mangroves, outcropping
sandstone rock, a sandstone seawall and a sandy beach. It was utilised as a marine loading and unloading
facility for supply ships carrying coal to, and the removal of tar from, the former Mortlake Gasworks.
The process of gas production left the site of the former Mortlake Gasworks and the nearby Kendall Bay
with a legacy of contamination.
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The sediments in the bay are contaminated with wastes from gasworks operations, primarily from coal
gasification (and related processes) which occurred at the Mortlake Gasworks between 1886 and 1971, as
well as metals and other pollutants which are at levels comparable with other parts of the Parramatta
River.
The sediments in the main impacted areas of Kendall Bay are black and oily and have a strong tar,
hydrocarbon or naphthalene odour, characteristic of gasworks contamination. These sediments contain
levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and petroleum hydrocarbons (TRHs) greatly in excess of
sediment quality guidelines. This highly contaminated sediment is present to a maximum depth of more
than 4 m in the area in the north-west of the bay, where the coal and coke wharves were located, and to a
maximum depth of 8 m in parts of the southern end of the bay, where a former stream had cut into the
sandstone bedrock.
This section of the Marine Safety Management Plan (i.e. working in contaminated water) applies only if
personnel perform work within the designated remediation areas for the site. Ventia notes that
contaminated sediments, and as a result, contaminated water may extend beyond these defined
remediation areas and as such a precautionary approach should be maintained during any works outside of
these defined remediation areas.

The section provides guidelines and information to ensure works conducted in or adjacent to contaminated
water occur in a safe manner, and in line with standard requirements, to ensure relevant hazards remain at
a level as low as reasonably practicable.
This section of the Ventia Marine Safety Management Plan should be read in conjunction with the Kendall
Bay Qualitative Occupational Hygiene Assessment (QOHA).
When entering the controlled work area all personnel must wear the required Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) that may include but not limited to:
• Base level PPE
• Gloves (while undertaking manual handling)
• Impervious gumboots (sampling only)
• Disposable nitrile gloves (sampling only)
Depending upon the nature and potential exposure of the task (as outlined in the SHEWMS) waterproof
Tyvek suits are to be zipped over existing clothes and disposable nitrile gloves fitted under elbow length
impervious gloves. Note, insect repellent may be required to be applied to exposed skin.
Activities causing splashing are to be kept to a minimum. Personnel must avoid having any hand to mouth
contact. If anyone inadvertently enters and comes into contact with contaminated water, they are to exit
the work area and decontaminate themselves. Any affected (or damaged) PPE shall be replaced and work
methods should be reassessed and SHEWMS updated accordingly.
All personnel who have potentially been exposed to contaminants must follow the Project’s
Decontamination Procedure (US-050055-HS-PR-002).
Prior to eating, drinking, smoking or leaving the area personnel shall ensure adequate decontamination
practices are followed including the cleaning of hands with fresh water and/or alcohol wipes and scrubbing
exposed areas such as the face or hands.
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All emergency equipment (e.g. emergency floatation rescue device and two-way radios) shall be easily
accessible so that the man overboard procedure can be immediately enacted following an emergency.
9. PERSONNEL TRANSFERS
9.1. Small Boat Transfer
Wherever practicable, marine transfers will be conducted by means of a small boat. Such transfers can be
made safely, providing the following basic rules are complied with. These include:
• Before coming alongside, the Master of the crew or vessel, where applicable, must contact the
destination (vessel or personnel on land)
• The transfer vessel master must be in no doubt that conditions are suitable, and the transfer can be
conducted safely
• Workers must not commence transferring until authorised by the master of the vessel (i.e. stay
behind the handrail or remain a minimum of 2 metres from an unprotected edge of the vessel or
land-based structure until told otherwise)
• All personnel to be transferred must wear an approved PFD
• During transfer personnel must have both hands free (pass tools afterwards)
• Even under good conditions vessels rise and fall with the sea, transfers should be made with as
little delay as possible at the peak of the rise, not when the vessel is falling away
Note: Adequate lighting MUST be provided for low light transfers.
9.2. Vessel to Wharf Transfers

During transfers to / from a vessel to a wharf, wherever practicable, a gangway must be used to ensure the
safety of personnel.
If the setup of a gangway is not possible, transfers may only be undertaken if the following minimum
criteria can be met. This includes:
• The gap to step over must be as minimal as possible
• The risk of crush must be kept to a level as low as reasonably practicable.
9.3. Crew Launch Transfer

All transfers directly from vessel to vessel or from shore to vessel by means of a small vessel can and shall
be made safely, even in fairly rough seas, provided that basic safety rules are complied with.
Before coming alongside, the Master of the crew launch must contact the vessel of destination. The Officer
on Duty must give a clear permission to the crew boat to come alongside depending on vessel movement,
current, complications, height of the freeboard, etc.
No transfer is to be made until the vessel(s) is (are) in a satisfactory position taking into account weather
and wave conditions, location and local activity; a decision which can only be taken by the Master(s) of the
vessel(s).
Extreme care must be taken at all times during the transfer and each person shall wear an approved PFD at
all times whilst the transfer takes place. There should be a minimum safe distance between vessels when
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the transfer takes place. The transfer should be made with as little delay as possible (to avoid wave & wind
movements). Personnel transferring should keep both hands free to grasp the ladder or handrails.
The Master of the launch has the right and the responsibility to refuse the transfer when:
• The maximum capacity of the launch would be exceeded
• Personnel embarking / disembarking are not wearing a PFD
• According to the master's opinion, the transfer cannot be conducted in a safe manner.
10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Specific emergency contingency plans have been developed to ensure that Ventia responds to a marine
emergency in a coordinated, prompt and effective manner.
Any incident resulting in a threat to life should be reported immediately to Emergency Triple Zero (000).
The Port Authority of New South Wales provides a 24-hour emergency response for port related marine
incidents for both Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay.
Any port related emergency must be reported immediately by phone to Triple Zero (000) or by radio on
Marine VHF Ch 13 (Sydney).
The following specific marine emergency plans should be read in conjunction with the Kendall Bay
Sediment Remediation Project’s Emergency Response Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-002). The
plans address potential onboard marine emergencies to cover both vessel and shore response to any
incident. These include:
• Fire
• Accident / Injury
• Pollution / Environmental Spills
• Man Overboard / Search & Rescue
• Evacuation Procedure
• Flooding / Sinking
• Structural Failure Above Waterline
10.1. Fire
In case of fire on board, fire extinguishers shall be located and signposted in prominent areas. Personnel
shall:
• Raise the alarm
• The Barge/Vessel Master to muster crews and passengers and conduct a “Head Count” to ensure
all personnel are accounted for
• Crew member(s) sent to find any missing persons
• Ensure PFDs are still being worn as secondary check
• Crew and passengers moved into tender vessel until fire has been extinguished, or is under control
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• All deck hatches and deck breathers to be closed shut to suffocate the fire
• The generator system to be shut down if running and all works are to cease on barge/vessel
• Attempt to extinguish fire (if confident and competent to do so).
If fire has been extinguished:
• Assess whether assistance is required – if yes – call Emergency Services and/or NSW Port Authority
• Assess whether it is necessary to abandon ship – if “yes” follow Abandon Ship Procedures as noted
in section 10.4 & 10.5 in this document and/or Ventia Subcontractor specific Safety Management
Plans
• Ensure the safety of the crew and passenger and wait for assistance
• Record incident, complete AMSA 529 Incident Report Form and issue to RMS NSW.
10.2. Accident / Injury

Minor Injuries
In the event of a minor injury occurring:
• The Barge/Vessel Master (or crew member) who holds a current First Aid qualification shall treat
the injury as per the first aid protocols
• A first aid kit shall be located and signposted in prominent areas on the vessel
• If the injury needs to be treated by a doctor or hospital, the injured person will be given initial
treatment and then ferried to shore on the tender and transported to the local doctor or hospital
• Emergency Services and/or NSW Port Authority may be called for any assistance if required
Serious Accident or Injury:
In the event of a serious accident or injury occurring:
• The Barge/Vessel Master (or crew member) will take immediate action to ensure:
* Safety of Life
* Safety of the vessel
* Protection of the environment
• Irrespective of location, Emergency Services and/or the NSW Port Authority shall be called, and an
ambulance dispatched
• DRSABCD action plan shall be followed. This is detailed below:
DANGER – Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient
RESPONSE – Check for response, ask name, squeeze shoulders
SEND – Send for help
AIRWAY – Open mouth, clear airway, quickly turn the casualty’s head to the side and remove any foreign
material from mouth. Tilt head back and extend neck to open the airway
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BREATHING – Check breathing. Look, listen and feel
CPR – Start CPR—30 chest compressions: 2 breaths
Defibrillation – Apply defibrillator if available and follow voice prompts (located in main office at Staging
site)
NOTE: When the casualty has responded to treatment, the patient must be placed on their side (in the
recovery position).
• Assess whether the casualty needs to be moved, if yes, consider the safest way to move casualty to
a safe area
• Stabilise casualty
Assess whether an emergency evacuation required. If so:
• Call for assistance – Emergency Services and/or the NSW Port Authority
• Proceed to rendezvous point
• Continue first aid and monitoring casualty
Record incident, complete AMSA 529 Incident Report Form and issue to RMS NSW.
10.3. Pollution
In the event of a fuel spillage:
• Any marine spill (whether the spill occurs on water or occurs on land and subsequently enters the
water) is to be immediately reported to Sydney VTS (Port Authority) on Marine VHF Channel 13.
• Isolate the source and prevent oil spill from flowing over the side
• Commence oil spill containment using “oil spill response kit”
• Assess if flammable vapours are present
• Eliminate possible sources of ignition
• Contain and clean up spill
Record incident as per Ventia Incident procedure, complete AMSA 529 Incident Report Form and issue to
RMS NSW.
10.4. Man Overboard/Search and Rescue

In the event of a man overboard, or search and rescue is required:
• Raise the alarm and keep sight of the person, continue to point in the known direction where last
seen
• Launch the floatation device or lifebuoy
• Get location fix
• Manoeuvre vessel/barge to recover person
• If person has been recovered, if assistance is required, administer first aid
• If person cannot be recovered continue search/rescue manoeuvres
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• Call for assistance (call Emergency Services and/or the NSW Port Authority)
• Monitor position while searching and wait for assistance
10.5. Evacuation Procedure/Abandon Ship

In the event that there is a need to evacuate the barge or vessel:
• If needed, Barge/Vessel Master (or crew member) to send distress signals via UHF Radio or mobile
phone
• Passengers and crew to be mustered to the emergency assembly points (tender vessels)
• Barge/Vessel Master is to ensure PFDs are worn as a secondary check
• Barge/Vessel Master shall perform a head count
• Barge/Vessel Master to send crew members to look for missing persons
• If possible, retrieve vessel documents
• Launch tender vessel
• Get everyone in tender vessel
• If needed, deploy EPIRB and ready flares/smoke/rockets (Only vessels that require an EPIRB as part
of its commercial vessels survey requirements)
• Wait for assistance (from Emergency Services and/or the NSW Port Authority). Abandon ship if
necessary
10.6. Flooding / Sinking

In the event that the vessel is flooding and/or sinking:
• If assistance is required, call for assistance from Emergency Services and/or the NSW Port Authority
• Passengers and crew to be mustered to the emergency assembly points (tender vessel)
• Barge/Vessel Master is to ensure PFDs are worn as a secondary check
• Barge/Vessel Master shall perform a head count
• Barge/Vessel Master to send crew members to look for missing persons
• Affected spaces to be closed and secure, spaces to be intact, pumps activated
• If flooding is under control, Barge/Vessel Master to monitor the situation
• If flooding is not under control Barge/Vessel Master to give orders to follow abandon vessel
procedure
Record incident, complete AMSA 529 Incident Report Form and issue to RMS NSW. Follow incident
management procedure, element 10 in the HSMP
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10.7. Structural Failure Above Waterline

In the event that a structural failure occurs (above waterline):
• Take action to avoid further damage
• If there is risk of fire or explosion, follow fire procedure
• If the vessel is taking water, follow flooding procedure
• Check passengers and crew for injuries (treat as appropriate)
• Assess damage and risk of fire and pollution
• Control damage if possible
• If not possible abandon ship & follow abandon ship procedure (tender vessel)
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11. WORKING IN CONTAMINATED MATERIALS RISK ASSESSMENT

Risks Procedural Resources Controls Who is accountable for How do we check it is being
doing it? done?
H1.1 - Exposure to hazardous Project Occupational Health and Hygiene Program Project Manager
Process: Occupational Health & Internal audit by Project
substances Hygiene Risk Management Eliminate contaminated material from being handled by Superintendent
the worker - to be handled directly via heavy equipment Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and Occupational Hygienist
Hygiene Risk Management Establish exclusion zones LEAD Observations
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene Chemical specific PPE
Completed SHEWMS signed and
Assessment dated by workers
H1.2 - Inadequate Planning Project Occupational Health and Hygiene Program Project Manager
of Works Hygiene Risk Management Superintendent
SHEWMS Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and
Safe Operating Procedures LEAD Observations
Hygiene Risk Management
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene WAPs, Work Packs Completed SHEWMS signed and
Assessment Start Card dated by workers
H1.3 - Inadequate Training Evidence of training Project Manager Personnel Records

Process: Occupational Health &
Hygiene Risk Management Superintendent Advance Training Database
Project Inductions
Guideline: Occupational Health and Occupational Hygienist Internal audit by Project
Toolbox
Hygiene Risk Management Completed induction records for
Pre-Start Communications workers/subcontractors undertaking
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene this work
Assessment
Guideline: Training Plan
H1.4 - Fitness to work in a Fit for Duty declaration Project Manager Personnel Records
Process: Fitness for Work
contaminated environment Superintendent Advance Database
Process: Occupational Health & Project Occupational Health and Hygiene Program
Occupational Hygienist
Hygiene Risk Management Drug and alcohol testing Internal audit by Project
Subcontractor Manager
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Guideline: Occupational Health and Daily inspections

LEAD Observations
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene
Assessment
Health Monitoring Management

Procedure
H1.5 - Appropriate PPE Project Occupational Health and Hygiene Program Project Manager
Hygiene Risk Management SHEWMS Superintendent
Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and Safe Operating Procedures Occupational Hygienist
Hygiene Risk Management WAPs, Work Packs LEAD Observations
Start Card Completed SHEWMS signed and
Assessment dated by workers and indicating PPE
for works
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12. DIVING WORKS RISK ASSESSMENT

Risks Procedural Resources Controls Who is accountable for How do we check it is being
doing it? done?
H2.1 Medically unfit to dive Current certificate of medical fitness to dive (within Project Manager Internal audit by Project
Process: Fitness for Work
last 12 months) and any work carried out by the Superintendent Daily inspections
Process: Occupational Health & person must be within any limits stated in the
Occupational Hygienist LEAD Observations
Hygiene Risk Management certificate
Guideline: Occupational Health and Ensure each diver has a current copy
Hygiene Risk Management Ensure that the diving medical practitioner is aware of
the projects risk profiles
Assessment Request that divers advise the Project of any
conditions which are contraindications to diving (e.g.
Health Monitoring Management colds, hay fever, ear infections and hangovers)
Procedure
H2.2 – Incompetent diving Project Manager

Process: Occupational Health & Each diver, standby diver and dive supervisor must Internal audit by Project
persons Hygiene Risk Management hold a current commercial diving certificate indicating Superintendent
training to a level equal to or exceeding that specified Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and SHEQ Manager
in AS2815 parts 1-4 as appropriate (e.g. an appropriate
Hygiene Risk Management LEAD Observations
ADAS diver certificate)
Advance Training Records
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene The dive supervisor shall hold a current commercial
Assessment diving certificate indicating training to a level equal to
or exceeding that specified in accordance with AS2815
Guideline: Training Plan part 5 as appropriate (e.g. an ADAS dive supervisor
certificate)
The dive supervisor shall have evidence of experience

in the relevant techniques, equipment and procedures
The dive supervisor to be appointed in writing and

trained in the recognition and management of diving
emergencies
Divers, standby diver, dive supervisor and any diver’s
attendants shall hold an appropriate current first aid
and oxygen resuscitation certificate
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H2.3 – Inadequate Establish two-way voice communication system Project Manager

communications Hygiene Risk Management whenever winches, hoists or cranes are used Superintendent
Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and Establish an efficient and reliable diver SHEQ Manager
Hygiene Risk Management communications system, preferably a voice system LEAD Observations
SHEWMS relating to the hazards, risks and associated

Qualitative Occupational
control measures identified for communication
Hygiene Assessment techniques
H2.4 – Equipment All diving equipment to be operated, maintained, Project Manager Internal audit by Project
Hygiene Risk Management serviced, cleaned and stored in accordance with Superintendent Daily inspections
manufacturer’s specifications (Note: if no
Guideline: Occupational Health and SHEQ Manager
manufacturer’s specifications, must have an annual LEAD Observations
Hygiene Risk Management inspection by a competent person) and inspected
before each use
Assessment Divers to be equipped with an appropriate diving suit,
ancillary equipment, harness and knife
Divers to have immediate access to an alternate
breathing gas supply
Appropriate buoyancy management equipment
selected, including quick release weights
Each component part of the breathing apparatus,
including control and delivery systems, designed,
made, operated, maintained and stored in accordance
with the standard
Lifeline component to have a minimum breaking strain
of 6kN
H2.5 – Breathing gas Breathing gas to be tested at least every 6 months Project Manager LEAD Observation
Hygiene Risk Management Oxygen content of breathing gases other than air to be Superintendent
Daily inspections
Guideline: Occupational Health and assessed during preparation and prior to use SHEQ Manager
Internal audit by Project
Hygiene Risk Management All pressure gauges, including depth gauges and dive
computers, calibrated and tested as required to ensure
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene their accuracy
Assessment
SCUBA equipment only selected for use where
appropriate
Lifelines to be used as required when SCUBA diving
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H2.6 – Decompression All diving and decompression, including travel after Project Manager LEAD Observation
management Hygiene Risk Management diving, to be carried out in accordance with widely Superintendent Daily inspections
recognised and industry approved decompression
Guideline: Occupational Health and tables (e.g. DCIEM tables) SHEQ Manager Internal audit by Project
Risks associated with breathing gases other than air to
Qualitative Occupational Hygiene be managed, including gas analysis and recording,
maximum and minimum PPO2 exposures, use and
Assessment
storage of O2.
Recompression chambers available, designed,
constructed, fitted out, serviced, and operated,
including medical equipment and transfer under
pressure, as required
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ANNEX A. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The following table outlines key terms used in this document and associated procedures.
Term Definition
ADAS Australian Divers Accreditation Scheme

BMS Business Management System
CHAIR Construction Hazard Assessment Implication Review
CAR Corrective Action Report
Competency Competency is having and applying specific knowledge and skill to
a required performance standard. It involves all aspects of work
performance, including: - Performing at acceptable skill level -
Organising own tasks - Responding and reacting appropriately
when things go wrong - Fulfilling a specific role - Transferring skill
and knowledge to new situations.
Competent Person A competent person is one who has the qualifications and/or
experience required to skilfully perform the stated duties.
Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods are those substances, usually with hazardous
properties, that are listed in the Australian Dangerous Goods
Code.
DRSABCD Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation
Due Diligence Due diligence means persons must not only have a clear
understanding of the organisation, its safety risks and how to
minimise those risks ensuring substantive compliance with the
organisation’s WHS obligations, but be able to verify compliance –
for example, have documentation relating to systems, training,
reporting of incidents and hazards, follow up procedures and
consultation with employees.
Emergency An emergency is any abnormal and dangerous and/or
environmentally threatening situation needing prompt action to
control, correct and return to a safe condition.
EMP Environment Management Plan
Emergency Response Management Plan An emergency response plan that addresses all identified
emergencies with specific emergency procedures for each
different potential emergency. The emergency response plan
(ERMP) should cover:
• Roles and responsibilities for all personnel
• Safe evacuation procedures and routes
• Shut down of plant and equipment
• Appropriate treatment of injured persons
• Dangerous goods / hazardous substances response
Emergency Services An organisation/group that provides assistance during an
emergency. This may include including police, ambulance
services, doctor/clinic, Poisons information Centre and fire
brigade.
First Aid The initial treatment of persons suffering injury or illness at a
workplace.
Fit for Purpose Appropriate and of a necessary standard for its intended use
Formal Inspection Formal inspections are recorded on a checklist and closed out by
the project team.
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Formal Observation Formal observations are scheduled and recorded on an approved

form.
HAZOP Hazard and operability study
High Risk Work The category assigned to an activity after a risk assessment has
considered the likelihood and consequence or as defined by
legislation.
Incident An occurrence causing injury, disease, plant, property, or
environmental damage, including a near-miss.
Individual Training Plan Also known as a development plan as detailed in Ventia Process -
Conduct a Performance Review
Induction Induction refers to programs designed to impart specific
knowledge to new employees, so they understand the business
and can begin to safely and effectively carry out their work.
Induction programs vary in length and structure depending on the
employee’s role and duties in the organisation.
Informal Inspections Informal inspections are not recorded on a checklist and rely on
the experience of the observer
Informal Observations Informal observations are not recorded on a form and rely on the
experience of the observer.
Legal Compliance Legal Compliance is the effective control of legal risks at a
workplace to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
Legislation Legislation is acts or laws passed by government bodies, including
Federal, State and Local Government.
National Competency Standards National Competency Standards specify the knowledge and skill
required in employment, as well as the application of that
knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required.
Standards are expressed in terms of workplace outcomes and are
developed by the industry parties, based on the structure of work
within the particular industry.
Operational Area As defined by the Project Manager - usually where persons would
access the live construction work, does not include the main
office compound
PFD Personal flotation device (also known as a life jacket)
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Pre-Start Meeting Pre-start meetings are a forum to discuss the required work for
the day and associated HSE aspects
Project Manager Also referred to as the Workplace Manager - the person who has
overall responsibility for the operation of the workplace.
Regular Visitor/Delivery Requires access to the workplace (operational areas) at a
frequency not exceeding monthly.
Risk The chance of something happening that will have an impact
upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and
likelihood. For this plan, also encompasses opportunity.
Risk Assessment A risk assessment is the logical and systematic approach to
identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing and
maintaining controls in order to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
Risk Register A register of the identified issues, risks/opportunities, analysis,
evaluation and treatments for the project.
RMS Roads and Maritime Services
Safe Work Procedure Provides the direction (instruction) on what Ventia expects to be
in place to safely manage a particular work activity or safety issue
(e.g. Lifting Operations, Confined Space)
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Safe Work System Describes the procedures, forms and processes that the project
implements to ensure that particular activities are executed in a
risk-controlled way. The structure and format of a safe work
system will depend on the complexity and risk associated with the
task it describes.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Key source of documentation for health and safety information
for a substance. Includes precautions of use, hazard information,
first aid requirements.
SHEQ Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
SHEWMS Safety Health Environmental Work Method Statement (SHEWMS)
A task level hazard identification tool concentrating on current
conditions, interactions and resources
SOP Safe Operating Procedure
Stakeholders Entities such as customers, suppliers, lenders, or the wider society
which influence and are influenced by an organization but are not
its 'internal part'.
Subcontractors A subcontractor is a company, partnership, trust or individual
business under a signed contract to carry out works for the
principal contractor
TNA Training Needs Analysis records all mandatory and desirable
training required for the project
Ven-Safe Ven-Safe is a SHEQ intranet database used to collect statistical
and incident data from projects and business units. All Ventia
incident classifications are contained in the SHEQ Ven-Safe
database. It contains a corrective action reporting system and
enables actions to be electronically assigned, tracked and
reported on.
Visitor Any person entering a site for the purpose of one off and/or
irregular visit and who will not be undertaking any work at the
workplace.
WHS Work Health Safety
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ANNEX B. COMPLIANCE ELEMENTS

The table below maps how the plan demonstrates compliance with the applicable planning conditions.
Department of Planning and Environment Consent Conditions Compliance
Expectations How will we meet the Expectation? (minimum requirements) Responsibility Deliverables
A17. All plant and equipment used on site, or to monitor

the performance of the development must be:
(a) maintained in a proper and efficient condition; and Section 6.1 Project Manager Maintenance records
Project Engineer
Prestart checklist
(b) operated in a proper and efficient manner. Section 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 Project Manager Competency
Project Engineer
B53. The Applicant must prepare and implement for the Section 6.4. Project Manager TMP (US-050055-HS-MP-
duration of the development, a Navigational Management Project Engineer 004)
Plan detailing the water-based routes, speed limits and radio Covered in Traffic Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-004)
contact requirements for vessels associated with the
development. The Navigational Management Plan must be
prepared in consultation with, and meet any relevant
requirements of, RMS and the Harbour Master.
B54. Prior to the commencement of remediation works, Section 6.4 Project Manager
the Applicant must install marker buoys to create an Project Engineer
exclusion zone around the ‘Lady Edeline’ wreck, in
consultation with RMS. The Applicant must maintain the
exclusion zone for the duration of the development.
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Harbour Master Consent Conditions Compliance
Expectations How will we meet the Expectation? (minimum requirements) Responsibility Deliverables
3 Buoys are not to be laid in or adjacent to the shipping Section 6.4 Project Manager
channels unless agreed in advance with Harbour Master. Project Engineer
4 All buoys are to be fitted with lights. Section 6.4 Project Manager
Project Engineer
5 All vessels associated with the works are to have Response Section 3.6 Project Manager
Plans for emergencies and spills. Project Engineer
6 Any marine spill (whether the spill occurs on water or Section 10.3 Project Manager
occurs on land and subsequently enters the water) is to be Project Engineer
immediately reported to Sydney VTS on VHF Channel 13.
7 Any material associated with the construction of the Section 3.6 Project Manager
development that enters the water is to be immediately Project Engineer
retrieved. Should the material not be retrieved, the Port
Authority will organise for its removal and recover the cost
from the Applicant.
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MARINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Kendall Bay Sediment Remediation Project

Rev. Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Remarks

Approval Position Name Signature Date

Project Manager Jay Gaul 16 September 2019

1 Jayson Gaul Project Manager Ventia

2 Phil Hutson Project Manager Jemena

7.2. Decompression (Hyperbaric) Chamber ......................................................... 19

1.2. Marine Safety Management Plan Map

Health and Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-001)

Emergency Response Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-002)

Marine Safety Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-003)

All Functions Traffic Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-004)

Health & Hygiene Management Plan (US-050055-HS-MP-005)

Environmental Management Plan (US-050055-ENV-MP-001)

Design Management Plan (US-050055-DMP-MP-001)

Operational Remediation Works Plan (US-050055-OPS-MP-002)

1.4. Distribution and Authorisation

• Comments and feedback by the Client

• Changes in technology and work methods to improve processes

• Changes identified by continual improvement

• Changes in legislation that requires amendments to this plan.

2. VENTIA MARINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This plan complies with:

• Marine Safety Act 1998 (NSW)

• Marine Safety Regulation 2016 (NSW)

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017

• National Standard for Commercial Vessels

• AS 4758.1-2008 Personal Floatation Devices

• AS 2550.1-2011 Cranes, Hoists and Winches

• AS/NZS 2299.1:2015 Occupational Diving Operations Part 1: Standard Operational Practice

3. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.2. Certificates of Competency

3.3. Marine Safety Induction

Marine safety inductions shall include factors such as:

• Accident and injury

• Embarking and Disembarking

• Marine specific hazards and controls

3.4. Marine Safety Risk Assessments

3.5. Marine Emergency Response

3.6. Reporting Vessel Incidents

• The death of a person

• Serious injury to a person

• The loss of a vessel

• The loss of a person from a vessel

• Significant damage to a vessel

• Loss of cargo of a vessel

3.7. Daily Weather Procedures

3.8. Management of Subcontractors

Subcontractor procedures shall include but not be limited to:

• Embarking and disembarking

• Lifting over water

• Setting up and moving barges & vessels into position

• Thunderstorm / high wind and other adverse weather conditions

Chemicals brought on site by the subcontractor shall:

• Have personnel training records available

• Have adequate storage areas and bunding provided

• Be approved by the Project Manager.

3.9. Crew Medical Requirements

3.10. Marine Buddy System

3.11. Ability to Swim

3.12. PPE Requirements