INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS PLAN April 1, 2018 - November 2018 CER Inc. This plan has been prepared for submission to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in accordance with the requirement under section 21 of the Outdoor Fires Regulation. Company Representative: Jody Cassalman Date: May 15th, 2018 CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 FIRE PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS PLAN Table of Contents 1.0: General pg 2 2.0: Fire Prevention Planning - pg 3 3.0: Fire Preparedness pg 4 4.0: Communications - -- pg 6 5.0: Annual Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan pg 7 5.1: Annual Operations pg 7 5.2: Wildland Fire Reporting and Monitoring pg 8 5.3: Emergency Response Plan pg 9 5.4: Company and MNRF Contacts pg 10 6.0 Assessing pg 10 7.0 Definitions - pg 12 CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 1.0 General Company: CER Inc. Focus of Operation: The building of 87 Vestas 3.45 MW wind turbines, transformers, a 34.5 kV electrical collection system, communication lines, meteorological towers, access roads, an operation and maintenance building and a project substation. General Location of Operations: Henvey Inlet 2 Operations by risk category: Risk category Operations Very High Stripping of forest with Fella Bunchers Grubbing Moving heavy steel track equipment on rocky ground Hot work, Welding and cutting Welding and cutting of steel piping Building and shaping the subT grade with a backhoe or excavator Operation of rubber?tired equipment such as a backhoe or pick-up truck Blasting of Rock Low Gravelling and grading roads 3m from vegetation and forest floor Operation using Chainsaws 3m from vegetation and forest floor Trenching with mechanical Equipment 3m from vegetation and forest floor CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 2.0 Fire Prevention Planning The following measures will be undertaken to ensure compliance with the Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA) All brush, debris, non-merchantable timber, and other flammable material resulting from land clearing will be safely diSposed of through piling and burning, chipping or other fire safe methods. Any fires that may have occurred or are discovered and not kept under control will be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) without undue delay Staff will be instructed on rules around smoking during the fire season and the proper disposal of smoking materials The following are additional measures that will be undertaken to ensure compliance with the Outdoor Fires Regulation Wetting the terrain during welding operations Check intensity code daily based on fuel group and closet weather station to worksite (Sudbury) Equipping fire stations with water packs Monitor fire hazard levels around the work sites each day Monitor any on-going fires in the area and wind directions Constant contact with the MNRF in Sudbury Equipment or machinery being operated within forest areas will be equipped with a serviceable fire extinguisher rated at least ABC Dry chemical 20 b Staff operating chainsaws or brush saws will do so in accordance with section 10 of the regulation Staff operating equipment or machinery in a forest area during the fire season will do so in accordance with section 11 of the regulation Any fires detected by the operation during operations that are being mitigated or when patrols are being conducted will be reported to the MNRF without undue delay Filled back pack pumps will be carried on or be located within 30 meters of every piece of heavy equipment We will limit equipment with metal tracks and chains to a maximum of five in one area around a radius of 10km The apprOpriate fuel group will be determined for worksites where very high, high, and moderate risk operations are occurring as per section 18 of the regulation Modifications of hours of Operation will be made based on section 23 of the regulation If drill rig moves are required during periods of high hazard, mitigation efforts will follow the steps laid out in Section 19.(2) of the regulation to lower the hazard before the rig is moved. CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 3.0 Fire Preparedness Our operations are to be considered trained and capable i? 25% of our field staff are trained and proficient to the pertinent fire suppression level Training is delivered by CER and a record of the trained staff and the dates of training are available at our head office. Refresher training is done annually Backpack pumps and equipment caches will be in the laydown area We have the following equipment-available for fire suppression: Types of Fire Suppression Equipment: Britt EMS is equipped with 2 pumper trucks located at fire hall 20 minutes away. All trucks and heavy equipment are equipped with type fire extinguishers and all Muster sites will have backpack pumps filled with water Fire equipment cache containing at least one pump will be located centrally within 10 km where there are six or more pieces of heavy machinery with tire chains, metal tracks or skids are being operated, or 10 or more pieces of heavy machinery are being operated South North 1.Muster point at laydown area 1. Main Gate 2.Muster point at Pad 70 2. Laydown Area 3.Muster Point at Pad 53 3. Branch 4.Muster point at Pad 49 5.Muster point at Pad 122 6. Muster point at Pad 59 Wild fire hazard will be monitored daily by accessing forecasted weather conditions, fire weather indices, fuel types, and fire intensity codes Intensity codes representing the operational areas will be determined and modifications/mitigation will be made as required by the Outdoor Fires Regulation CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 Suppression Equipment Required by Operation: Operation Type Backpack Pump Requirements Additional Suppression Equipment Requirements 10 or more pieces of heavy machinery being operated within a 10 km radius if no more than 5 chains, metal tracks or skids 1 per machine located on or within 30 meters of where the machine is being used, or 1 pressurized water delivery system per machine 1 fire equipment cache containing at least one pumping unit and 3 shovels 6 or more pieces of heavy machinery being operated within a 10 km radius equipped with tire chains, metal tracks or skids. 1 per machine located on or within 30 meters of where the machine is being used, or 1 pressurized water delivery system per machine 1 fire equipment cache containing at least one pumping unit and 3 shovels Hot work 1 per hot worker operation located within 3 meters of operation None required Welding and Cutting 1 per operation located within 3 meters of the operation If fire intensity code is A, B, or C, a water delivery system with a minimum of 90 gallons of water onsite Grinding 4 per grinding Operation A water delivery system with a minimum of 1000 gallons of water onsite If a ?re is detected within or near the worksite, MNRF will be noti?ed using phone (911). MNRF will be updated on the progress on any ?res that are actioned by company staff will be with in the ?rst 30 minutes. After this Emergency Fire Services will update and work with MNRF. The ?re will be assessed by the most experienced staff member onsite and suppression will commence using backpack pumps and any other equipment nearby. CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 4.0 Communications The process for field operations to communicate with MNRF staff will be by phone, and via email. The process for MNRF to contact field operations will be by phone and or email with key site contacts. The company will ensure that all employees working in field Operations will be aware of the standard fire prevention measures as well as the fire hazard and specific fire prevention processes that may entail. The company will do this by addressing each job site specifically and competent safety personal inspecting each job site for hazards related to fires and ignition sources. The workers will be certified in fire prevention and suppression though SP 105 -- SP 106 training courses. EH 8: from CER will communicate hazards daily before work begins and will be incorporating daily tool box talks and the site?specific emergency response plans. CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 5.0 Annual Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan Update 5.1 Annual Operations This update applies to the 2018 fire season for HIW. CER will be working on Henvey inlet wind farm Project. The following shows the operations being undertaken by area this season: Operation Location Timeframe Weather Station Code Grubbing Site Wide April-July Blasting Site Wide April-July Road Building Site Wide April-July . Operation of Site Wide Duration of rubber-tired Project equipment Heavy tracked Site Wide Duration of equipment Project Graveling and Site Wide Duration of Grading roads . project Trenching Site Wide May-November Welding cutting Site 'Wide Duration of Project CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 5.2 Wildland Fire Reporting and Monitoring CER is responsible for the suppression of wildland fires originating from company operations if It is safe for them to do so. All fires will be reported immediately to the local ?re service using the appropriate MNRF Wildland Fire Reporting number. Northeast Region: 3* 310-FIRE (3473) or (705) 564-0289 (Fire Reporting only) Hot Work Mitigation Measures and Requirements: The measures and requirements provided below are applicable when hot work is occurring under dry and snow-free conditions on forest land. 1. Any Foreperson in charge of hot work has the responsibility and authority to shut down work if conditions warrant. 2. All hot work is to be shut down if wind speeds exceed 20 km/h (both sustained and/or gusting wind Speed) 3. One fire-watch/spotter is required at all hot work sites and must remain in area to monitor for 30min after hot work has been completed. 4. Ground in the immediate work area surrounding the location where the hot work will be taking place must be wet down before hot work is commenced. Immediate area means a radial distance of approximately 3metres. This area is a field-based decision influenced by prevailing winds and ground conditions. Area of hot work is to be kept wet until hot work is completed. In designated wetlands or water courses, watering of the site is not required. Under Normal Condition 6. A final check for any hot spots on the ground must be conducted before leaving a structure site where hot work has taken place. A fire watch must remain onsite for a minimum of 30 minutes after any hot work has been conducted. 7. Hot work Specific fire protection requirements based on wind speed are as per the following table: Task Wind Speed less than [Wind Speed greater than 20 20 km/h km/h Welding/ Grinding Activities One fire watch/spotter Shut down all hot work CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 5.3 Emergency Response Plan In the event of a wildfire, the following actions shall be undertakenforest ?re is identified sound alert, notify supervisor and crews in the area. Supervisor is to alert fire and emergency services and initiate the emergency fan out list. Maintain contact with emergency services where possible to keep informed of the fire direction and Speed, weather conditions and forecasts. Use communications to know what the fire is doing at all times and base all actions on current and expected behavior of the ?re. Provide assistance as directed by forest rangers and government suppression crews. Use escape routes or safety zones identified through the emergency plan that were developed for the work site. Use equipment to move people whenever possible as vehicle cabs will provide an extra barrier from smoke, heat and flame. Communicate movements on the ground so that actions are known to those outside the danger area. Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively. If extraction is required by helicopter the orders of the helicopter crew are to be obeyed at all times. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood. Fire Identified Contact Supervisor giving location and nature/size of ?re Attempt to put out ?re if its safe to do so. If you are able to extinguish ?re, stay in Supervisor to contact Preparedness Plan and . . 911 call Emergency Contact the area to "?t'gaf?e any List Stakeholders ?are ups and wait for . emergency services Supervisor to follow Fire CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 5.4 Company and MNRF Contacts The following lists the local contacts: Name TPosition Location phone number anger who over sees Fire duty Sudbury fire 05-564-6083 I perations: Ted Shannon officers on management head 11 6 $320 rotating shifts quarters designates the main emergency contact in the AFFES program for this company Name Position Location Phone number Larry Olds Fire Chief Britt 705-773-2570 911 *Under an agreement with Britt ?re department, wild fires will not be fought as they fall under jurisdiction of MNRF. In the event of wild fire Britt fire Department will respond to protect the assets of CER (Buildings and Equipment). In event of a wildfire both MNR and Bitt Fire Department should be notified. The following lists the company contacts: Name Position Location Phone number Robert Gauthier Superintendent HIW 518-307-2273 Jody Cassalman Safety Manager HIW 418-952-1501 Maxime Langlois Asst. Project Manager HIW 418-391?6113 Stephane Beaudoin Project Manager HIW 514-249-8449 designates the main emergency contact in the company. CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 6.0 Assessing Stoniness Within the Industrial Operations Protocol and the regulation, stoniness has been defined as "the presence of stones and boulders, 25 cm or greater, at orjust below the surface of the soil. The percentage of stoniness that has been determined to increase the operational risk of industrial activities that bring metal in contact with rocks has been set at 15%. The following key and visual aids will assist the user in determining site stoniness: Rocks or Visible Visible Visible stones Yes No Na No visible average 120 average 60 ?it average 25 on the cm in size? cm in size? cm in size? site? is lYes lYes Spacing of Spacing of Spacing of Less than No rocks! rocks! rocks! Yes 15% stones stones stones stoniness average average average Use >2.0 m? >1.0 m? >0.5 m? Table 2a Yes 1 No No lYes 1N0 3r Less than Greater Less than Greater 15% than 15% 15% than 15% stoniness - stoniness - stoniness Stoniness Use Table Use Table Use Table Use Table 2a 2b 2a 2b If more than one bedrock outcrops are visible on the site, it should be treated as >15% stoniness. The diagram provides some additional detail that can be used to help determine the percent stoniness. 5% 15% CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 7.0 Definitions Backpack Pump: A flexible or rigid container containing a minimum of 18L of water which is equipped with a serviceable single action hand pump to disperse the water. Fire Danger: A general term used to express an assessment of both the fixed and variable factors of the ?re environment (namely the forces of: fuels, weather, and topography) that determine fire behavior. Fire Equipment Cache: A supply of standard firefighting tools and equipment in planned quantities located at a strategic point for the exclusive use of ?re suppression. Fire Extinguisher: A minimum 6A BOBC fire extinguisher. Fire Hazard: A general term used to describe the potential ?re behavior for a given fuel type, based on physical fuel characteristics such as fuel arrangement, fuel load, condition of herbaceous vegetation and the presence of ladder fuels. Fire Intensity: The rate of heat energy released per unit time per unit length of fire front and is expressed in kilowatts per meter Fire Management Supervisor: The lead fire manager at the local MNRF Fire Management Headquarters. Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan (Fire Plan): A document developed by a company undertaking industrial operations in a forest area that should contain, but is not limited to: 1. Company and MNRF contacts 2. Type of Operations by risk category 3. Fire prevention planning 4. Fire prevention programs and initiatives 5. Fire prevention monitoring 5. Fire preparedness planning 7. Fire suppression training 8. Suppression equipment available 9. Actions to be taken when a ?re is detected 10.Communications plan(s) Fire Season: The period from April 1 to October 31 each year as per section 10 of the Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA) or as set by the Minister as per Sect. 37 of the Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA). Fire Type: General description of fire behavior, indicating fire is spreading in the' ground, on the surface or in the tree crowns. Wild Fire: A large, destructive ?re that Spreads quickly over woodland or brush. Forest Area: Means any forest, woodland, prairie, savanna, shrub land, peatland, agricultural land, or grassland, but does not include a cultivated garden or lawn. Forest Floor: The organic surface component of the soil supporting forest vegetation; the combined duff (if present) and litter layers. Head Fire: A fire spreading, or set to spread, with the wind (upslope in the absence of wind). Hot Work: Activities that involve devices that could produce a source of ignition, such as a Spark or open flame, such as welding, cutting, or grinding CER Fire Prevention and Preparedness Plan, 2018 Industrial Operation: Any of the following operations that are carried out in a forest area as part of an industrial activity and not for personal purposes: 1. Harvesting trees and processing trees into log chips, biofuel or lumber. 2. Clearing land of trees or other vegetation. 3. Operation or use, in a forest area, of machinery with metal parts that, in the normal course of Operations, may come into contact with rocks or similar material resulting in the creation of a spark or fire. 4. Hot work. 5. Trenching in areas of forest fuels. 6. The use of explosives in or adjacent to forest fuels. 7. Road construction. Grubbing: removing and disposing of all unwanted surface material, such as trees, brush, grass, weeds, downed trees, or other material. 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