Emergency Release Response and Contingency Plan, Rev A
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Section 8.0 - Communications During an Emergency
Effective communication systems are important to successful emergency response. The pre-established
chain of command will enable management and employees to quickly respond to emergencies. The
following sections detail the communication systems that will be employed during an emergency.
The internal communication system will be used to alert workers to danger, convey safety information,
and maintain site control. Radios or field telephones will be used when teams are working away from the
main communication system. The internal system will consist of alarms or other audible signals. Internal
communication system training will be provided to all employees as part of their employee orientation
program and annual retraining process.
During an emergency, the dispatch station should be contacted immediately. Information will be
transmitted from the dispatch station to the rest of the mine site. The dispatch station will be staffed by
onsite personnel. The dispatch station will be equipped to handle all radio and telecommunications in the
case of an emergency.
A system will be developed for the prompt notification of appropriate individuals in the event of an
emergency. Such individuals to be notified, as appropriate, may include, but are not limited to:
Chief Operating Officer
General Manager
Technical Services Manager
HSSE Manager
Process Superintendent
Mine Superintendent
Emergency Response Team
Other Managers
Wyoming Regulatory Agencies
Family Members
Health and Safety Supervisor
In the event that there is a need for the timely and rapid notification to local communities, the first
responder will immediately contact the dispatcher who will immediately contact the key management
team. This will trigger the appropriate emergency notification system that has been pre-developed by the
General Manager.
An announcement will also be made over all radio channels stating which channel will be designated as
the channel for an emergency, and that non-emergency communications on this channel will be
discontinued.
This reporting scheme will be code dated to keep control on copies and to assure that up to date
revisions are in place.
