Eagle Environmental can provide you with customised cyanide and ICMI (International Cyanide Management Institute) Cyanide Code training. The training is provided by Arend Hoogervorst, an experienced ICM Lead Auditor, Mining Technical Auditor and Production Technical Auditor. Arend has been carrying out Cyanide Code certification and recertification and Gap and Health Check audits since 2007 and is one of the most prolific Cyanide Code Auditors, globally.

Our training is designed to be adapted to individual company requirements and where it is for clients who have been audited by Arend, we can incorporate site-specific examples, case studies and photographs in the presentations and discussions. Arend’s training style combines verbal presentations, group discussions, case study presentation and discussion, and encourages two-way dialogue and questioning. On major courses, reference booklets are provided to delegates so that they can refer back to the course content afterwards and remain a useful source of detailed information on cyanide and the Cyanide Code.

Outlines and summary descriptions are available to provide more information on the format of the courses.

These courses[1] are designed to provide basic information and key indicators to set delegates on a path to develop and improve their existing systems and initiatives. They are not “certified” courses but are “enrichment” courses based upon the knowledge and experience of the presenter, Arend Hoogervorst[2], a long-time ICMI-certified Lead Auditor, Mining Auditor and Production Auditor.

• Cyanide Change Management

An introduction to what is needed for a Cyanide Code cyanide change management procedure or system. This will contrast to existing traditional change management thinking.

• Cyanide Emergency Response Plans

This course discusses what the Cyanide Code needs in Cyanide Emergency Response Plans and provides a series of alternatives, as well as “Best Practice” options to consider for these Plans.

• Cyanide Mock Drills

This packed course considers different types of cyanide mock drills, in addition to the Cyanide Code required drills. The following are included:

• Full cycle drills
• Partial Drills (“to the gate”)
• “Stop/Start” drills
• Equipment Practice Drills (donning and doffing, using trailer equipment, stretcher carrying, vertical and horizontal cyanide victim decontamination, etc.)

• Timing Drills

Placement, use and quantity of cyanide emergency equipment is based upon timing. The “3-5 minute survival window” dictates where, how, and how many equipment items. Used in conjunction with the baseline risk assessment, it will assist in the provision, placement and use of the equipment. The course helps plan timing drills for optimising quantities of cyanide emergency equipment.

• Planning and Operation of Cyanide Evacuations

This course provides food for thought in developing plans and procedures for cyanide evacuations. It includes planning assembly locations (wind direction), who does and does not evacuate, who takes charge of the evacuation, attendance registers, search and rescue decisions, and all clear announcements.

• Ideas and Options for PTOs (Planned Task Observations)

It is well-known that everyone hates PTOs, observers and those being observed alike. However, these valuable exercises can often identify improvements for procedures, and, in some cases, give advanced or “near miss” warnings of potential accidents and incidents. This course motivates for the better use of PTOs and gives hints and tips on PTO training and motivation.

• Basics of Cyanide Chemistry

This introduction to the basics of cyanide chemistry is designed to provide more of the “how’s and why’s” of cyanide management and its associated cyanide chemistry. This is not a detailed cyanide chemistry course, but an introduction with insights for the “non-expert”.

• Cyanide Decommissioning

This mini-course unpacks cyanide decommissioning as required in Standards of Practice 5.1 and 5.2 and clarifies requirements, contrasts Closure Plan requirements and Cyanide Code requirements and demystifies exactly what is required to comply.

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[1] The presenter is open to considering other topics that could be added to this list.

[2] See www.eagleenv.co.za for further information and the downloads page for CVs.