EnviroWater has been awarded the installation and commissioning of three (3) Water Recycling and Treatment Systems for KMG – Ridges Iron Ore Project at their Wyndham-Kununurra site.

Assignment Overview

Scenario

Project Overview:

EnviroWater has been awarded the installation and commissioning of three (3) Water Recycling and Treatment Systems for KMG – Ridges Iron Ore Project at their Wyndham-Kununurra site.

As the Site Safety Advisor, you are responsible for overseeing WHS compliance during the installation of the water filtration systems at this remote mine site.

Role:

As the appointed Safety Supervisor, you are required to coordinate all safety aspects of the project.

Workforce Details:

There are approximately 26 EnviroWater staff on site per swing (8/6 roster), excluding yourself. All staff are currently working only during the day. The workforce includes:

• Supervisor – 1
• Electrician – 2
• Boilermaker/Fabricator – 6
• Pipefitter/Plumber – 2
• Mobile Plant Operator – 2
• Crane Operator – 2
• Rigger / Dogger – 2
• Labourer / Trade Assistant – 8
• Storeman – 1

Safety History:

Over past projects in the far North of WA, there have been multiple heat-related injuries, with approximate details as follows:

• Total hours worked: 28,080 (approx. 180-day work period)
• Number of LTI: 6
• LTIFR: ? (to be calculated)
• Average daytime temperature: 41–45°C
• Average nighttime temperature: 24–28°C

Assessment Requirements – Brief Summary

The assessment is designed to evaluate the student’s ability to manage workplace health and safety (WHS) for a remote mining project, specifically the installation and commissioning of three Water Recycling and Treatment Systems for the KMG – Ridges Iron Ore Project. Key requirements include:

1. Role Understanding: Act as the Site Safety Advisor and Safety Supervisor.
2. WHS Compliance: Ensure compliance with WHS regulations during installation activities.
3. Workforce Management: Monitor a team of 26 staff with varying trades and responsibilities.
4. Risk Management: Identify hazards associated with extreme temperatures and past injury history.
5. Incident Analysis: Calculate Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and evaluate safety history.
6. Planning & Reporting: Develop procedures, monitor work practices, and coordinate safety strategies effectively.

Learning objectives covered:

• Apply WHS knowledge in a practical project scenario.
• Conduct risk assessments for a high-risk remote work environment.
• Implement safety control measures for a diverse workforce.
• Analyze historical safety data to improve current work practices.
• Develop communication and reporting strategies to maintain a safe work environment.

Step-by-Step Approach Guided by Academic Mentor

Step 1: Understanding the Scenario

• The mentor instructed the student to first analyze the project scope, the location, and workforce details.
• Emphasis was placed on recognizing remote-site challenges such as extreme temperatures and prior injury statistics.

Step 2: Role Clarification and Responsibility Mapping

• The student was guided to clearly define their role as Safety Supervisor.
• Each team member’s duties were outlined to identify potential safety risks linked to specific trades.

Step 3: Risk Identification and Hazard Analysis

• The mentor showed how to use the workforce and historical injury data to identify high-risk activities (e.g., heat-related injuries).
• Tools such as risk matrices were suggested to prioritize hazards.

Step 4: Safety Planning and Procedure Development

• The student developed WHS procedures including:
  • Heat stress management plans.
  • Daily toolbox talks.
  • Emergency response protocols.
• The mentor emphasized documenting these procedures to ensure compliance and accountability.

Step 5: Incident Metrics Calculation