Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
NATURE OF WORK
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What is the work plan/work method, and how is this communicated to all those involved in the excavator operations?
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Has a site-specific and current hazard identification/control been conducted?
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Have workers been trained on its content?
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Have the key causes of harm identified?
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Are the hazards identified?
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Are the hazard controls outlined?
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How are workers in the vicinity warned of machine operation?
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Have underground utilities (water, sewer, gas, telecommunications) been identified, located and marked prior to excavation?
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Have overhead utilities (power/phone lines) or obstacles been identified?
SITE SECURITY
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Is the site externally secure? (e.g. fencing, barriers)
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Is the site internally secure? (e.g. fencing, barriers)
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Are there exclusion zones and/or a spotter around the mobile plant?
OPERATOR COMPETENCY
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Operator competency?
- Unit Standards
- Evidence of company or manufacturers training
- Familiarity with machine
ONBOARD DOCUMENTATION
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Operator/manufacturer’s instructions
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Log books<br>
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Pre start checks in line with the above
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Proof of regular planned inspections
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Operator instruction decals legible
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Load lifting charts when used for load traversing
OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (OPS)
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ROPS - Roll Over Protective Structure
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TOPS - Tip Over Protective Structure
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FOPS - Falling Object Protective structure
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COPS - Cabin Operator Protective Structure
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Certified and fit for purpose (in the cab)
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Used with seatbelts?
SLEW SAFETY ZONE
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Is the continual movement of the machine increasing the danger of the slew zone managed?
BLIND SPOTS
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Restricted operator views necessitate use of mirrors (if fitted) or spotter.
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Are movement warning devices active? (Look for audible alarms, flashing lights.)
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If a spotter is assigned to assist the operator are they aware of control measures and in constant communication?
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
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Are quick hitches used correctly and locking pins used?
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Are lifting eyes/hooks rated and loads lifted within the manufacturers instructions for range and height?
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Are slings and lifting equipment rated and used correctly?
GENERAL CONDITION OF EXCAVATOR
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Are hoses and rams free from any excessive leaks?
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Controls return to neutral when released and operation ceases (can indicate incorrect hydraulic oil pressure)
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Boom parts and digger attachments show no signs of excessive wear or deformation
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Safe operator access and egress in and around excavator?
