Information

  • Document No.

  • Geo-Technical Assessment

  • Conducted on:

  • Date Last Inspected:

  • Location

  • Weather Conditions:

  • Assessment Conducted By:

  • Check the condition of the excavated face using the following checklist. If any area is assessed as 'At Risk' then record details of the condition and location.

CRESTS

  • Lowering of ground surface at or behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

  • Cracking behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

  • Water running over the crest of the overall slope/bench

  • Water entering cracks behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

  • New accumulations of water behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

  • Surcharging of ground behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

FACE

  • Bulging of the slope face

  • Settlement of slope face

  • Displacement across joints / bedding planes etc.

  • Open structural features inclined > 10 degree out of the face

  • Open structural features inclined steeply > 70 degrees out of the face<br>

  • Loose material on the face

  • Irregular slope gradient

  • Irregularities in plane of the slope face

  • Water issuing from the face

  • Drainage blankets blocked

TOE

  • Ground movements at or in front of the toe of the overall slope bench

  • Water issuing from or in front of the toe

  • New accumulation of water at the toe of the overall slope/bench

  • Excavations at or near toe of structure not as per design of quarry/tip

WATER COURSES / LAGOONS BEHIND CREST

  • Wave erosion of embankment / Bank erosion

  • Inflow, outflow or storm overflow impeded

  • Is freeboard less than specified in tipping rules

  • Signs of damage due to animals

  • Escape of material in suspension or solution

  • Indications of silting

  • Impending or partial blockages

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

  • Adverse drainage from access roads

  • Indications of recent ground movements

  • Construction varying from plan or tipping rules

  • Instruments damaged, recording movements, or rises in water level

  • Recent or active rockfall

  • Recent or active slope failure

  • Unexpected geological conditions appeared since last inspection

  • Other changes in slope condition or features of note

  • Indications of burning

  • Variations from design

BENCHES & HAUL ROADS

  • Are the benches and haul roads stable and without signs of failure

  • Any changes to the quarry geology or slope conditions that may affect stability

  • Are haul roads of adequate width and safe gradient

  • Are there excessive ruts, potholes or bumps

  • Is edge protection adequate

  • Has the approved excavation procedure been followed

  • Are quarry loading areas of adequate size

ANY OTHER OBSERVATIONS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

SIGN OFF

  • Name of person carrying out the assessment:

  • Signature

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