SASOL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD

SASOL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD

SOLVENTS DEMOLITION PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT

Report No.: JW060/13/D883 - Rev 02

17 September 2013

DOCUMENT APPROVAL RECORD
Report No.: JW060/13/D883 - Rev 02

ACTION FUNCTION NAME DATE SIGNATURE

Prepared Project Manager Gerhard Cronje 2013/03/28

Reviewed Project Director Marius van Zyl 2013/04/02

Approved Project Director Marius van Zyl 2013/06/04

Approved Client Adele Meyer 2013/06/19

Approved Project Director Marius van Zyl 2013/08/29

Approved Client Adele Meyer 2013/09/06

RECORD OF REVISIONS AND ISSUES REGISTER

Date Revision Description Issued to Issue Format No. Copies

2013/06/19 A Draft for client review Ms Adele Meyer Electronic 1
2013/07/05 01
2013/08/30 B Draft for public review For public Electronic and hard 6
2013/09/17 02 comment copies

Final for client review Ms Adele Meyer Electronic 1

Final for public review For public Hard copies 6
comment

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ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS

Acronym / Meaning
Abbreviation
BA Basic Assessment Tourism and
BAR Basic Assessment Report
C Contractor
CHSEM Contractor Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
SM Site Manager
EA Environmental Authorisation
ECA Environmental Conservation Act
EMPr Environmental Management Programme (NEMA)
ECO Environmental Control Officer
Free State Department of Economic Development,
FS-DETEA Environmental Affairs
Health, Safety and Environment
HSE Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
HSEC Integrated Environmental Management
IEM Metres
M National Environmental Management Act
NEMA Occupational Health and Safety Act
OHSA Project Manager
PM

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SASOL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD
SOLVENTS DEMOLITION PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT

REPORT NO: JW060/13/D883 - Rev 02

CONTENTS PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 1

2. LEGAL CONTEXT ................................................................................................... 1

3. PROJECT SCOPE................................................................................................... 2

4. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT ........................................................................... 2

4.1 Objectives of the EMPr............................................................................................. 3
4.2 Sasol Solvents and Contractor Commitment ............................................................ 3

5. REPORTING STRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 4

5.1 Responsibility Matrix ................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 4

6. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION.................................................................... 6

7. METHOD STATEMENT ........................................................................................... 6

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES .................................................. 6

8.1 Objectives of the Specific Environmental Measures ................................................. 7
8.2 Pre-Demolition/Planning Phase................................................................................ 8
8.3 Demolition Phase ................................................................................................... 10

9. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DURING DEMOLITION PROCESS........................ 18

10. SITE DOCUMENTATION / MONITORING / REPORTING..................................... 18

11. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ........................................................................ 18

11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 18
11.2 Legal Requirements ............................................................................................... 19
11.3 Objectives of Environmental Awareness ................................................................ 19
11.4 Implementation of Environmental Awareness ........................................................ 19

12. CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................................................. 20

12.1 Environmental Contact Persons ............................................................................. 20

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12.2 Emergency Contact Numbers ................................................................................ 20
12.3 Oil Spill Contact Numbers ...................................................................................... 20

APPENDIXES
Appendix A
SASOL SOLVENTS SHERQ POLICY AND DECLARATION

List of Tables

Table 2-1: Relevant environmental legislation applicable to the project............................ 2
Table 5-1: Responsibility Matrix. ...................................................................................... 4
Table 8-1: Objectives of the Environmental Measures ..................................................... 7

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SASOL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD

SOLVENTS DEMOLITION PROJECT

BASIC ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT

REPORT NO: JW060/13/D883 - Rev 02

1. INTRODUCTION

The proposed Solvents Demolition Project may have an impact on the environment
and is regulated by legislation promulgated under amendments to the National
Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 107 of 1998.

The Environmental Management Program (EMPr) serves to highlight and pre-empt
possible risks and environmental impacts by introducing imperatives and mitigatory
measures for implementation by personnel to protect, conserve and sustain the
environment associated with the demolition phase of the project.

This EMPr shall be included as part of the contractor’s contract and supplemented to
Sasol’s specifications for the contract. Its contents are enforceable under the general
conditions of contract and the contractor must ensure that the tender price submitted
covers all the costs of compliance with it. It is a working document. It will be
implemented throughout the duration of the demolition project and may be amended as
the responsibility for environmental management is fulfilled, adapted and amended
again.

This EMPr has been compiled for the demolition of solvent tanks and associated
infrastructure.

Once Sasol Solvents receives Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Free State
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (FS-
DETEA) for the demolition project, the various conditions associated with the
Environmental Authorisation, will have to be integrated into the Post Authorisation
EMPr and cross referenced to the authorisation (if required).

2. LEGAL CONTEXT

A growing awareness of the environment and an increase in the number of
environmental laws and regulations, present company management with the task of
monitoring, interpreting and implementing systems to produce a workable plan to
comply with legal requirements.

The table below was compiled to ensure that the party responsible for the demolition of

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the solvent tanks and associated infrastructure is aware of their legal responsibilities
and liabilities. Complying with these laws and regulations will minimise the risks in
terms of legal, financial (claims) and rehabilitation costs.

Table 2-1: Relevant environmental legislation applicable to the project.

ACT NAME ACT NO NOTES/REMARKS

National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 List of activities and competent authorities identified in
(NEMA) as amended terms of Sections 24 and 24D. The environmental
authorisation will be issued in terms of the provisions of
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993 this act.
National Water Act, as amended 36 of 1998
Prescribes health and safety measures necessary to
National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 adhere to for all construction workers.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 108 of 1996 In terms of the demolition project, Sections 19 and 20 are
of importance.

Compliance with Section 38(1), (3) and (7) including
comments and recommendations received from the
relevant heritage resources authority (if relevant).

States that all citizens of the Republic of South Africa
haves the right to an environment that is not harmful to
their health or well-being, and to have the environment
protected, for the benefit of present and future
generations, through reasonable legislative and other
measures.

The above list is not exhaustive and the project owner and its contractors must ensure
that priovincial legislation and local by-laws applicable to this act are complied with.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

In addition to the requirements of the NEMA and conditions of the EA, this document
will also be used as a supplementary document to any guideline or policy developed by
Sasol Solvents, which will eventually form part of the agreement for the demolition
project.

This EMPr only applies to the Solvents’ Demolition Project located at the Minechem
and Ethanol Tank farm (Merisol) sites. This EMPr may not be used for any other
project which may create environmental impacts, liabilities and consequences.

4. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This EMPr provides the management actions required to reduce environmental impacts
generated during the demolition activities of the above mentioned project. This
document serves as the environmental specification to the Sasol personnel and outside
contractors with regard to addressing environmental issues identified. It is the
responsibility of the Project Manager (PM) and Contractor (C) to ensure compliance
with all the environmental specifications in the document as well as the relevant
legislation.

This EMPr should also ensure the sustainable management (to avoid and/or minimise
environmental damage) of the environment whilst the demolition is being undertaken.
This EMPr must be viewed as a contract document to which all Sasol Solvent

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employees and outside contractors involved in the proposed demolition must be
committed to.

The primary objectives of this EMPr are to:

• Describe actions that, when implemented, will achieve mitigation of environmental
impacts, or result in improved management of activities thereby reducing the
probability of impacts occurring;

• Define organisational and administrative arrangements for environmental
management and monitoring of the work contract, including defining the
responsibilities of staff and co-ordination, liaison and reporting procedures;

• Ensure that discussions are held with site supervision staff, regarding pro-active
environmental management, such that potential problems can be identified and
mitigation measures adopted prior to rehabilitation work being carried out; and

• Define procedures for environmental control, in the event of pollution (spillage) or
similar events requiring action.

Thus the aim of this EMPr is to:

• Ensure that the team are familiar with the environmental procedures to be followed
and comply with all the recommendations made within it and those associated with
the EA;

• Ensure that a list of environmental representatives involved in the project are given
to the construction team;

• Ensure that an environmental incident register is implemented and maintained to
address environmental impacts;

• Ensure that the mitigatory measures are implemented to avoid and/or minimise the
identified negative environmental impacts and to enhance the positive impact of the
project on the environment; and

• Ensure that a monitoring program is in place that tracks the effectiveness of the
implemented mitigatory measures.

4.1 Objectives of the EMPr

The EMPr has a long-term objective to ensure that:

• Appropriate environmental management measures and requirements are
implemented from the commencement of the project until completion of the aftercare
phase.

4.2 Sasol Solvents and Contractor Commitment

The Solvents Demolition Project requires a commitment from the Sasol Solvents
Project Manager and the Contractor on the following issues:

• Ensure compliance with the Sasol Group Safety, Health and Environmental policy
(refer to Appendix A);

• Ensure that environmental conditions/requirements that are stipulated in the EA
are implemented;

• Resolve problems and claims arising from damage immediately to ensure a
smooth flow of operations;

• To implement this EMPr for the benefit of all involved; and

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• To preserve the natural environment by limiting destructive actions on site.

5. REPORTING STRUCTURE

The section below outlines the various responsibilities during the demolition project.

5.1 Responsibility Matrix

Table 5-1 below provides a summary of the responsible staff associated with the
proposed project.

Table 5-1: Responsibility Matrix.

FUNCTION NAME RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager (PM) Sasol Hein van der Merwe Overall management of project and EMPr implementation.
Solvents
Implementation of EMPr and liaison between demolition
Environmental Control Officer Adele Meyer Project, Contractor and stakeholders.
(ECO) (Appointed by Sasol Implementation and compliance with recommendations and
Solvents) conditions of the EMPr, appoints dedicated person
(CHSEM) to work with ECO.
Jet Demolition Oversees site works, managing Contractor, liaison with PM
and ECO.
Contractor (C)
Assist with PM duties during execution
Site Manager (SM) Johan Campbell
Assist with PM duties during execution
Business specific James Segoati

representative - Merisol (for the

ethanol tanks)

Business specific Anushia Govender
representative - Solvents (for
the Minechem tanks)

5.2 Responsibilities
5.2.1
Project Manager

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager (PM) is to ensure that the Contractor
(C) complies with the environmental specifications in this document. In addition the PM
shall:

• Assume overall responsibility for the effective implementation and administration of
the EMPr and conditions and requirements of the EA;

• Ensure that the EMPr and EA are included in the Contractor’s contract;

• Ensure that the EMPr and EA are given to the applicable supervisor and the
contractors;

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5.2.2 Demolition Contractor

The Contractor shall:

• Ensure that the environmental specifications of this document (including any
revisions, additions or amendments) and the conditions and requirements of the EA
are effectively implemented. This includes the on-site implementation of steps to
mitigate environmental impacts;

• Discuss implementation of/and compliance with this document with staff at routine
site meetings;

• Monitor environmental performance and conformance with the specifications
contained in this document during site inspections;

• Report progress towards implementation of and non-conformances with this
document at site meetings with the PM and/or ECO;

• Ensure that suitable records are kept and that the appropriate documentation is
available to the PM and/or ECO;

• Advise the ECO of any incidents or emergencies on site, together with a record of
action taken;

• Report and record all accidents and incidents resulting in injury or death;

• Take into consideration the legal rights of the communities and regional staff;

• Ensure quality in all work done, technical and environmental;

• Underwrite Sasol Chemical Industries’ (Pty) Ltd Environmental Policy at all times,
and

• Use this EMPr for the benefit of all involved.

5.2.3 Environmental Control Officer

• The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) will be responsible for the
implementation of the EMPr and ensuring compliance with the EA;

• In conjunction with the Site Supervisor; undertake regular inspections of the
Contractor’s site in order to check for compliance with the EMPr in terms of the
specifications outlined in this document. Inspections shall take place at least once a
week and copies of the monitoring checklist contained in the file;

• Keep a register of all incidents (spills, injuries, complaints, legal transgressions,
etc.) and other documentation related to the EMPr;

• Report to the PM any problems (or complaints) which cannot first be resolved in
co-operation with the Contractor(s);

• Implement recommendations made as part of external/internal audits; and

• Ensure that all staff is trained in accordance with requirements of the EMPr.

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION

The demolition of the solvent tanks and its associated infrastructure may have a
negative impact on the environment. It is thus imperative that precautions be taken to
ensure that environmental damage is minimised. This will take a determined effort from
the Project Team and proper planning is of the utmost importance.
The ECO shall convey the contents of this document and the conditions of the EA and
discuss the contents in detail with the Sasol Solvents Demolition Project Manager and
Contractor at a pre-demolition meeting. This formal induction training shall be done
with all main and sub-contractors. Records of the training dates, people who attended
and discussion points shall be kept by the ECO.

7. METHOD STATEMENT

Each Contractor that is operational on site will supply the PM/ECO with a Method
Statement. The Method Statement shall cover applicable details with regards to:
• Scope of work;
• Timing and location of activities;
• Demolition procedures;
• Materials and equipment to be used;
• Getting the equipment to and from site;
• How the equipment will be moved while on site;
• How and where equipment, fuels, lubricants, chemicals, etc., will be stored;
• The containment (or action to be taken if containment is not possible) of leaks or

spills of any liquid or material that may occur;
• Compliance/non-compliance with the environmental management measures and

procedures; and
• Emergency procedures.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES

The management measures documented in each of the sections below have been
compiled using the following information:
• Impact assessment and mitigation measures documented in the Final Basic

Assessment Report which appends this EMPr for the Solvents Demolition Project.
• Sasol Group Safety, Health and Environmental policy (refer to Appendix A);
Each section is divided into the following sub-divisions:
• Pre-Demolition/Planning Phase;
• Demolition Phase.
• Aftercare Phase.

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8.1 Objectives of the Specific Environmental Measures
The objectives of the specific environmental measures are summarised and stipulated
in the following table.

Table 8-1: Objectives of the Environmental Measures

ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

Demolition Initiation • Ensure that all necessary legal obligations and contractual conditions have been met prior to the
commencement with demolition;

• Ensure that all role players and stakeholders are aware of the pending demolition activities and have
received timeous notice.

Project Area

Site Establishment and • Ensure proper demarcation of the project area prior to construction with safety barrier fencing;
Demarcation
• Ensure timely notice and negotiation with stakeholders in the event that access is required to their
areas for construction purposes; and

• Ensure that all areas impacted during demolition are rehabilitated to suitable levels.
Servicing Vehicles

• Prevention of pollution of the environment; and
• Minimise chances of transgression of the acts controlling pollution.
Sanitation

• Ensure that proper sanitation is allocated/obtained and regularly serviced.

Storm Water Management Storm-Water Management

• Effectively control storm water runoff to ensure that impacts to surface water resources are controlled,
and erosion is prevented as far as possible.

Hazardous Substance • To ensure that spills occurring during demolition are suitably managed to reduce potential impacts on

Spills the environment.

Waste Management • To keep the demolition sites neat and clean; and
• Disposal of solid waste and refuse in an appropriate manner.

Designated Storage Areas • To ensure that cognisance is taken of proper storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials so
as to avoid accidents, spillage, and impacts to the environment.

Noise / Working Hours • To ensure that noise is managed in such a manner that no legitimate complaints are received.

Infrastructure • Ensure that existing infrastructure is taken into account during planning and project execution to
eliminate impacts to existing infrastructure.

Archaeology • The preservation and appropriate management of new archaeological finds should they be discovered
during decommissioning.

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8.2 Pre-Demolition/Planning Phase

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1 Ensure proper supervision of employees at all times. Sasol Solvents
LABOUR SUPERVISION PM Sasol Solvents
SM
Throughout Throughout C Sasol Solvents
Sasol Solvents
DECOMMISSIONING INITIATION ECO Sasol Solvents

Copies of the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr must be kept Throughout Monthly Inspection Sasol Solvents
at the property where the activity will be undertaken. The Sasol Solvents
authorisation must be produced to any authorised official of the
1 Department who requests to see it and must be made available for
inspection by any employee or agent of the holder of the
authorisation who works or undertakes work at the property.

No work shall commence until permission is granted from the Sasol Prior to commencement Once-off ECO
2 Environmental Control Officer and acceptance of this EMPr from the C

competent authority has been obtained.

A signed agreement statement must be obtained from the contractor Prior to commencement Once - off PM
3 indicating their willingness to comply with the EMPr and EA ECO
C
conditions/requirements.

Decommissioning activities are limited to the areas as demarcated Throughout Project Pre-demolition and during PM
4 by the Project Manager within the site footprints identified for the
Demolition C
demolition of the solvent tanks and associated infrastructure.

WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATION

The appointed contractor (Jet Demolition) must manage the removal Prior to demolition Once off PM
1 and disposal of solid wastes which cannot be recycled during the ECO
C
demolition phase.
ECO
The appointed contractor (Jet Demolition) will supply waste Throughout Project Once-off C
2 collection receptacles and all solid waste collected, which cannot be

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recycled, shall be regularly disposed of at Venco Park waste facility. Sasol Solvents

HAZARDOUS SPILLS Sasol Solvents
Sasol Solvents
Ensure that suitable spill kits and absorption materials are Throughout Project Buy new absorption materials PM Sasol Solvents
when needed SM Sasol Solvents
1 purchased prior to commencement with demolition, and stored ECO
suitably in places where there is a high risk of hazardous spills/ C Sasol Solvents
Sasol Solvents
hydrocarbon contamination occurring.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PREPARATIONS

A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) must be Prior to commencement Once-off PM
SM
undertaken prior to the demolition activities commencing in order to C
1 addresses all aspects around Health and Safety. This aspect must
PM
be undertaken in close liaison with the Contractor. SM
C
All contractors must undergo the mandatory medical and safety Prior to entering the sites Once-off
2 induction prior to commencing work on site. ECO
C
SITE DEMARCATION: DEMOLITION SITE PLANNING AND LAYOUT
PM
The ECO must ensure all contractors and personnel working on the Prior to commencement Once-off SM
1 project are inducted on the contents of this EMPr and the site C

specific EA and any penalties arising from non-compliance.

The Contractor must provide Sasol Solvents with the intended Prior to commencement Once-off
actions and program for the demolition including the site layout,
2 demarcation for hazardous materials storage, and the position of
site offices and ablutions (if applicable).

The Contractor shall install mobile chemical toilets on site. Prior to Throughout SANITATION SM
1 the establishment of the ablution facilities, the Project Manager must Weekly C

approve the appropriate location. PM

2 The Contractor will be responsible for the proper utilisation, Throughout demolition period Daily

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maintenance and management of toilet, wash and waste facilities. FREQUENCY SM
Toilet facilities supplied by the contractor for the workers shall occur C
at a maximum ratio of 1 toilet per 15 workers. All temporary / Once-off
portable toilets shall be secured to the ground to prevent them from
toppling due to wind or any other cause.

The toilets must not be located within or near storm water Pre-Demolition CM Sasol Solvents
3 channels/infrastructure. C

FIRE PREVENTION PM Sasol Solvents
C
The Contractor must ensure that there is sufficient fire fighting Prior to commencement of Monthly

1 equipment available on site. construction

8.3 Demolition Phase

NO MITIGATION: ACTION/CONTROL DURATION FREQUENCY RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTABLE
Sasol Solvents
LABOUR ISSUES Sasol Solvents

1 Ensure proper supervision of employees at all times. Throughout Throughout PM Sasol Solvents
SM

DEMOLITION PROJECT BOUNDARIES

Demolition activities are limited to the areas as demarcated by the Throughout Project Pre-Demolition and during SM
1 Project Manager within the site footprint identified for the
Demolition PM
demolition of the solvent tanks and associated infrastructure.
C

SANITATION

The Contractor shall ensure the provision and proper utilisation, Throughout Project Throughout Project SM
maintenance and management of toilet, wash and waste facilities. ECO
1 Chemical toilets will be supplied by the Contractor. Staff shall be C
informed to the fact that they should use these toilets at all times.

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The Contractor shall inform all site staff to make use of supplied Sasol Solvents
ablution facilities and under no circumstances shall indiscriminate SM Sasol Solvents
excretion and urinating be allowed other than in supplied facilities. ECO Sasol Solvents
C
The Contractor will ensure that no spillage occurs when the toilets Throughout Construction Weekly Sasol Solvents
2 are cleaned or emptied and that a licensed provider removes the Sasol Solvents
Sasol Solvents
contents from the site.

AIR QUALITY

Measures aimed at binding the surface material or enhancing Throughout the project Throughout SM
moisture retention to prevent dust, such as wet suppression and ECO
1 chemical stabilization should be implemented. Only C
environmentally acceptable binder products or water may be used
– proof of this must be retained by the ECO. SM
ECO
A water spraying program should be established on the demolition Throughout the project Throughout C
sites for construction vehicles/machinery. Such a spraying
2 program is best managed by taking cognisance of rainfall and
evaporation rates prevalent at the time.

HAZARDOUS SPILLS

1 Ensure that potential hazardous substances on site are identified Throughout Project As new hazardous SM
and documented in a register.
substances arrive on site ECO

C

Workers are to be made aware of the health risks associated with Prior to commencement and Prior to commencement and SM

any hazardous substances used, and shall be provided with during demolition during demolition C

2 appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in case of

spillages or accident.

Storage areas must display the required safety signs depicting Prior to commencement and Prior to commencement and SM

“No smoking”, “No naked lights” and “Danger”. Containers must during demolition during demolition ECO
3 be clearly marked to indicate contents, as well as safety C

requirements.

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Throughout Project; SM Sasol Solvents
Refuelling must be confined to designated area. This area is Throughout Project ECO
C Sasol Solvents
4 underlain by an impermeable surface to ensure that no spillage of Sasol Solvents
fuel occurs. SM
ECO Sasol Solvents
No routine servicing of vehicles and machinery/equipment shall Throughout Construction Daily C Sasol Solvents
5 take place on site. SM
ECO
All fuel / oil contaminated soils shall be removed and disposed of Throughout Project When-necessary C
6 at a licensed facility. Hydrocarbon contaminated soils can also be
SM
treated in situ by adding available commercial fertilizer products. C
SM
7 All spills of hazardous substances must be reported to the ECO. Throughout Project When-necessary ECO
Throughout Project C
An inventory of any hazardous chemicals/substances (including Throughout Project
that within equipment) must be kept on site, along with a
8 description of possible ill effects and treatment of health-related
afflictions resulting from accidents ( e.g. MSDSs), shall be kept in
the storage area as well as by the appropriate manager.

Drip trays to be used during emergency repairs undertaken on Throughout Project Throughout Project SM Sasol Solvents
ECO
vehicles/machinery to avoid incidental spillage. Drip trays are to C

be emptied daily. In particular drip trays are to be closely

9 monitored during rain events to ensure that they do not overflow.
All hydrocarbon and other hazardous waste resulting from spills,

re-fuelling and emergency repair activities must be disposed of at

a licensed hazardous waste site.

HEAVY VEHICLES

Prior to vehicles accessing the demolitions sites they must be Throughout construction Daily SM Sasol Solvents
1 inspected for oil and fuel leaks. C
Throughout construction Daily
Attention must be paid to minimising disruption of the flow of SM Sasol Solvents
2 traffic and reducing the danger to other road users and C

pedestrians within the Sasol One industrial complex.

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Once-off SM Sasol Solvents
Signs must be erected at strategic locations, warning workers and Throughout construction C
Sasol Solvents
3 visitors about the hazards around the demolition sites and the SM
presence of heavy vehicles and other demolition equipment. C

Restrict the movement of demolition vehicles/machinery to the Throughout construction Daily

4 areas demarcated for demolition activities.

SOILS

1 Ensure that all machinery on site is in a good working order. Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
Throughout C
2 Limit all activities to the proposed demolition footprint. Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
Throughout C
Ensure that adequate storm water control measures are in place Throughout the project SM Sasol Solvents
3 to prevent soil erosion. Throughout C

Oil-contaminated soils are to be removed to a contained storage Throughout the project SM Sasol Solvents
area and bio-remediated or disposed of at a licensed facility. C

4 Hydrocarbon contaminated soils can also be treated in situ by
adding available commercial fertilizer products.

Compaction of soils should be limited as far as possible as it will Throughout the project SM Sasol Solvents
5 increase runoff and erosion. C

WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall dispose of all waste on site in an appropriate Throughout Project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
1 manner and at a licensed facility. ECO
C
General waste, which cannot be recovered or recycled, will be Throughout Project Weekly
collected from site by the contractor and removed to Venco Park SM Sasol Solvents
waste facility. Hazardous waste, which cannot be recovered or ECO
2 recycled, must be treated and/or disposed of at a licenced C
hazardous waste treatment and/or disposal facility.

All waste generated during demolition must be removed and

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disposed of at a waste facility permitted in terms of Section 20 (b)
of the National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEMWA, FREQUENCY
Act 59 of 2008).
Weekly
Littering by the employees of the Contractor shall not be allowed. Throughout Project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
3 Demolition sites shall be cleaned of litter regularly. ECO
C
A waste management programme must be developed and Throughout Project
implemented for all waste types generated during the construction SM Sasol Solvents
4 phase. A waste classification matrix must be developed to ensure ECO
that each waste type is correctly managed in terms of recovery, C
recycling, treatment and disposal.

FIRE PREVENTION

No cooking is permitted on open fires on site. This is in order to Throughout Project Daily SM Sasol Solvents
1 prevent potential fires. C

In terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (APPA), Throughout Project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
2 burning of waste in an uncontrolled manner is not permitted. ECO
C
Suitable precautions will be taken (e.g. suitable fire extinguishers) Throughout Project Daily SM Sasol Solvents
3 when working with grinding equipment near potential sources of C

combustion as per Sasol’s works procedure. SM Sasol Solvents
C
All fire control mechanisms (fire fighting equipment) will be Throughout Project When necessary ECO
routinely inspected by a qualified inspector for efficiency thereof
4 and be approved by local fire services. Such mechanisms will be SM Sasol Solvents
present and accessible at all times. ECO
C
All staff on site will be made aware of general fire prevention and Throughout Project Once-off
5 control methods, and the name of the responsible person to alert SM Sasol Solvents
ECO
when a fire occurs.

HAZARDSOUS SUBSTANCES

1 All hazardous substances shall be stored in suitable containers During demolition Daily

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and storage areas shall be bunded and ventilated. This includes C
hydro carbon substances, such as oil and grease. The containers FREQUENCY
will be placed on a hard standing area.
Daily
A register shall be kept of all hazardous substances and be Throughout Project When necessary SM Sasol Solvents
2 available for inspection at all times. ECO
When necessary C
In the event of leakages within the project site boundaries, any oil Throughout Project Throughout Project SM Sasol Solvents
3 spills shall be cleaned up immediately and appropriate Throughout Project ECO
Throughout Project C
environmental investigations undertaken and recorded.
SM Sasol Solvents
4 All oil spills must be reported to the ECO immediately. Throughout Project ECO
C
Hazardous and flammable substances must be stored and used Throughout Project SM Sasol Solvents
5 in compliance with applicable regulations and safety instructions. C

6 Any leaking containers shall be repaired or removed from site. Throughout Project SM Sasol Solvents
C
Used oil and lubricants will be stored in used oil containers as Throughout Project SM Sasol Solvents
supplied by a reputable supplier – these must be recycled. Oil ECO
7 contaminated rags and other equipment must be placed in C
sealable drums – with no ingress of rain and surface water
possible.

SURFACE WATER

Maintain all vehicles and machinery required for the demolition Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
process; ECO
C
1 Prevent and address all hydrocarbon spillages immediately;
SM Sasol Solvents
No scheduled servicing of vehicles/machinery to take place on ECO
site.

Ensure that all storm water from the Ethanol Tank Farm (Merisol) Throughout the project Throughout
2 and Minechem areas drain into storm water channels and is

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blended into Infrachem’s effluent reticulation network. Sasol Solvents
SM
Contain reticulated storm water within existing effluent holding Throughout the project Throughout ECO
dams.

3 Storm water to be discharged only when correct discharge
specifications/standards are met.

4 Monitor the effluent system on a regular basis. Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
ECO
GROUND WATER
SM Sasol Solvents
Ensure all machinery is serviced and adequately maintained Throughout the project Throughout ECO
before entering the site/s; C

1 Prevent and address all hydrocarbon spillages immediately;

No scheduled servicing of vehicles/machinery to take place on
site.

Conduct groundwater monitoring on a bi-annual basis in order to Throughout the project Bi-annual SM Sasol Solvents
detect any changes in the current levels of hydrocarbons (due to ECO
2 historic contamination) as well as any contamination associated C
with the demolition process.
N/A Sasol Solvents
The Minechem area is located within a primary containment N/A N/A
3 facility (concrete bunded area), which mitigates the risks

associated with future ground water pollution to a low level.

NOISE Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
Throughout ECO
In order to prevent noise impacts resulting from demolition Throughout the project C
1 activities, working hours are to be limited from Monday to
SM Sasol Solvents
Saturday between 06h00 to 18h00. ECO
C
Ensuring that all equipment and machinery are well maintained Throughout the project
2 and equipped with the correct silencers (where applicable).

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Workers must wear appropriate PPE in areas where high noise
3 levels are experienced.

ARCHAEOLOGY / HERITAGE

Report and evaluate any undocumented graves or archaeological Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
1 features and artefacts if found during the demolition work. ECO
C
Should a grave or any other historically significant feature be Throughout the project Throughout SM Sasol Solvents
identified, the feature may not be removed and a heritage ECO
2 specialist and the SAHRA APM Unit (Mr Phillip Hine, tel: 021 462 C
4502 must be contacted immediately.
SM Sasol Solvents
If a newly discovered heritage resource is found within the Throughout the project Throughout ECO
C
demolition footprint and it is found to be archaeologically

significant then a phase 2 rescue operation might be necessary at
3 the cost of Sasol Solvents.

SOCIAL SM Sasol Solvents
ECO
All workers are to undergo the required Sasol induction training Before demolition commences Once-off C Sasol Solvents
1 before being allowed to work on site. Demolition specific safety, Sasol Solvents
SM Sasol Solvents
health and environmental issues also need to be discussed. ECO
C
Entry and exit medicals should be performed on all people Before and upon completion Once-off
SM
2 working on the demolition project of demolition activities. ECO
C
All workers must wear the appropriate PPE at all times when Throughout the project Throughout
3 working on site. SM
ECO
The movement of workers on site should be closely managed and Throughout the project Throughout C
monitored by the contractor. In this regard the contractor should
4 be responsible for making the necessary arrangements for
transporting workers to and from site on a daily basis.

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9. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DURING DEMOLITION PROCESS

The following general requirements will apply during the decommissioning phase:
• Proper and continuous liaison between Sasol Solvents and the contractor/s to

ensure everyone is informed at all times.
• The Contractor must adhere to all conditions of contract, including the EMPr

and EA.
• All infrastructure shall be protected against damage at all times and any

damage shall be rectified immediately.
• Proper site management and regular monitoring of site works.
• Proper documentation and record keeping of all complaints and actions taken.
• Regular site inspections and good control over the demolition process

throughout the project.
• Appointment of relevant personnel to implement this EMPr.
• Environmental Audits to be carried out during and upon completion of

demolition.

10. SITE DOCUMENTATION / MONITORING / REPORTING

The standard Sasol site documentation shall be used to keep records on site and
all non-compliances to the EA will be reported within 48 hours. All documents shall
be kept on site and be available for monitoring and auditing purposes. Regular
monitoring of all site works by the Site Manager, Environmental Control Officer and
Contractor is imperative to ensure that all problems encountered are solved
punctually and amicably. When the Site Manager is not available, the Project
Manager/Environmental Control Officer shall keep abreast of all works to ensure no
problems arise.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

1.1 Introduction

Sasol Solvents shows its commitment to the Sasol Group Safety, Health and
Environmental policy by:
• Implementing, maintaining and continually improving an integrated Safety,

Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) management system;
• Subjecting themselves to an internationally recognised third party auditing

authority;
• Practising the principles of responsible care;
• Complying with applicable legislation and other requirements;
• Complying with Sasol Corporate Governance requirements;

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• Ensuring that suppliers are adhering to the Sasol Solvents code of practise;
• Sharing information with interested and affected parties in an open and

transparent manner;
• Minimising risks and preventing incidents associated with their activities which

may impact adversely on the health and safety of their employees, potential
damage to equipment, the environment, their business and the community;
• Establishing a culture of quality in everything they do;
• Consistently providing products that conform to product specifications.

The Sasol Group Safety, Health and Environmental policy is displayed throughout
Sasol Solvents and captured in the Sasol Solvents policy manual and the integrated
SHERQ management system. The Sasol Safety, Health and Environmental policy
and the Sasol Solvents policy declaration is available on request.
In addition to the above, Sasol Solvents has also implemented and maintains an
Environmental Management System which fulfils the requirements of the following
standard - ISO 14001: 2004 + Cor1: 2009.

10.1 Legal Requirements

The following legislation forms the basis for an Environmental Awareness Plan:
• Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998).
• National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008); and
• National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998), as

amended.

10.2 Objectives of Environmental Awareness

The objectives of Environmental Awareness at Sasol Solvents are to inform
employees and contractors of:
• Any environmental risks which may result from their work;
• The manner in which the identified possible risks must be dealt with in order to

prevent degradation of the environment.
In general, the purpose of implementing Environmental Awareness is to optimise
the awareness of those partaking in activities which may have the potential to
impact negatively on the environment, and in doing so, promote the global goal of
sustainable development.

1.2 Implementation of Environmental Awareness and other Training Programmes

All relevant environmental principles, policies as well as the EMPr must be
communicated effectively to the appointed contractor (Jet Demolition) at and during
the project initiation. This will be done as part of the standard induction procedure.
Furthermore, the contractor needs to establish a Demolition Works Procedure as
well as an Environmental Awareness document for approval by the ECO and
Project Manager before any demolition activities can be undertaken.

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Sasol Solvents also provides various Environmental and Legal Awareness
Programs as well as Quality System Awareness Training in the form of criterium
tests as part of their Environmental Awareness policy to all employees.
11. CONTACT DETAILS
11.1 Environmental Contact Persons
• Mr Hein Van Der Merwe (Project Manager)
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Tel: 016 960 2794
Fax: 011 219 1169
• Ms Adele Meyer (Environmental Control Officer)
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Tel: 016 960 4707
Fax: 011 522 4118

11.2 Emergency Contact Numbers
• Sasol One Industrial Complex Emergency Control
016 960 3111
• Police
10111
• Sasolburg Emergency Services:

11.3 Oil Spill Contact Numbers
• Drizit
082 455 7832

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Gerhard Cronje Marius van Zyl
Project Manager Project Director

for Jones & Wagener

29 August 2013

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APPENDIX A

SASOL SOLVENTS SHERQ POLICY AND
DECLARATION

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safety, health and environment (SHE) policy

We, the people of Sasol, striving for excellence in all we do, recognise the impact that our activities can have on
people and the environment. Safety, health and protection of the environment form an integral part of our planning
and decision making. We manage our company, wherever we do business, in an ethical way that strikes an
appropriate and well-reasoned balance between economic, social and environmental needs. We expect our
employees and service providers globally, to take personal responsibility to embrace this ambition in all of our
day-to-day activities

Our goal is to: We will achieve these commitments by:

Eliminate incidents, minimise risk, responsibly manage environmental • Identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing effective controls to
impacts and enable excellence in operations and business performance prevent causes and mitigate possible consequences
while providing a workplace that takes into account the safety and
wellbeing of our people and service providers • Setting and periodically reviewing SHE objectives and targets, and
communicating progress
We are committed to:
• Using internationally recognised management systems, ensuring they are
• Conducting our business with respect and care for people audited and identifying improvement opportunities to drive better SHE
and the environment performance

• Responsible utilisation of natural resources • Developing and implementing inherently safer and cleaner technologies
• Consistently demonstrating visible and active leadership with • Holistically managing health and wellness of our people
• Implementing a life-cycle approach for all products we buy, make and sell
employees and service providers • Responding effectively to emergencies involving our people, operations and
• Promoting dialogue with stakeholders about SHE matters
products
and performance • Benchmarking best SHE practices internationally
• Complying with agreed corporate requirements that embrace • Learning from incidents to prevent reoccurrence
• Informing and training all employees and service providers on SHE best
the duty of care, including compliance with applicable laws
• Taking decisions that add sustainable value in the short, practices

medium and long term

“The safety and health of our Sasol people and service providers, and the protection of the
environment, are business imperatives which require our consistent and unrelenting focus.
Safety remains our top priority and a core value of everyone at Sasol. In all that we do, our goal

remains zero harm to all.”

Revision number: 5, Revision date: November 2012 David E Constable
A copy of the SHE policy can be obtained at www.sasol.com Chief Executive Officer

SSC-GEN-POL-00001 Sasol Limited