Australia Site Safety

The following information is provided to meet The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s (TMICC) commitment to Process Safety Stakeholder Outreach, community awareness, and applicable Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental protection requirements.

Our Commitment

Globally, The Magnum Ice Cream Company is committed to providing healthy, safe and environmentally responsible operations. We are committed to preventing major incidents, protecting our employees, contractors, visitors, neighbours and the wider community, and complying with all applicable Australian legislation, regulations, codes of practice and recognised industry standards.

Our approach is based on systematic identification, assessment and management of process safety hazards, supported by robust engineering controls, operational procedures, emergency preparedness and continual improvement programs.

Managers at all levels are responsible and accountable for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and others who may be affected by our operations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Minto Site

The Magnum Ice Cream Company Minto manufacturing facility operates a comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM) system that is aligned with our global standards and recognised industry good practice. The system is designed to identify, assess and control hazards that could result in a serious process safety event affecting people, property, the environment or the surrounding community.

The site routinely undertakes hazard identification, consequence modelling, risk assessments, engineering reviews and emergency preparedness exercises to ensure major hazards remain effectively controlled. Risk assessments are reviewed periodically and whenever significant changes occur to processes, equipment or operations.

In the unlikely event of a major incident, The Magnum Ice Cream Company has systems, procedures and trained personnel in place to minimise potential impacts and support a coordinated emergency response.

Download Minto Process Safety Policy (0.32MB)

Major Hazards Managed on Site

Ammonia Refrigeration System

Ammonia is used as the primary refrigerant within the site's refrigeration systems. Refrigeration is essential for the manufacture and storage of ice cream products and ammonia is widely used throughout industry due to its excellent refrigeration efficiency and zero global warming potential.

Ammonia is classified as a toxic gas and corrosive substance. Exposure may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Exposure to high concentrations may result in serious injury or fatality. The Magnum Ice Cream Company maintains engineered safeguards, monitoring systems, inspections, preventative maintenance programs and emergency response arrangements to manage these risks.

Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is used in food manufacturing processes for rapid freezing applications. The primary hazard associated with liquid nitrogen is oxygen displacement, which can create an oxygen-deficient atmosphere and present an asphyxiation risk in confined or poorly ventilated areas.

Liquid Oxygen

Liquid oxygen is used within certain environmental and treatment systems. As a strong oxidising agent, liquid oxygen can accelerate combustion and increase the intensity of fires.

Acids and Alkalis

Various acidic and alkaline substances are used for cleaning, sanitation and water treatment processes. These materials may be corrosive and can cause injury if not handled appropriately.

Combustible Dust

Some food ingredients used within the mix plant and dry ingredient handling processes have the potential to generate combustible dust.

When dispersed in air at sufficient concentration and exposed to an effective ignition source, combustible dust can ignite rapidly and, under certain conditions, may result in a flash fire or dust explosion.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company manages combustible dust risks through a combination of:

Equipment and process design controls.
Dust extraction and ventilation systems.
Housekeeping and cleaning programs.
Ignition source control.
Preventative maintenance and inspection programs.
Process hazard assessments and risk reviews.
Employee training and awareness programs.

These controls are designed to reduce the likelihood of dust accumulation and minimise the potential consequences of a combustible dust event.

Environmental Protection

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is committed to preventing environmental harm and maintaining effective pollution prevention and response arrangements.

The site maintains a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) in accordance with NSW environmental legislation and the site EPA License. The plan details procedures for incident notification, emergency response, communication and environmental protection measures.

Download Minto Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (2.67MB)

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

The Magnum Ice Cream Company actively engages with emergency services, regulatory authorities, neighbouring businesses and other relevant stakeholders regarding process safety hazards, emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

We are committed to providing appropriate information to our neighbours and local community regarding significant site hazards and the actions that may be required in the unlikely event of a major incident.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding process safety, environmental management or emergency preparedness at The Magnum Ice Cream Company Minto site, please contact:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company Minto Security Phone: (02) 9820 0201

Security personnel will ensure your enquiry is directed to the appropriate site representative.