Hargreaves surface mining safety checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Photos / video

  Media

• Signature

  Sign

PPE

• Is protective equipment worn and appropriate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are safety helmets being worn <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is eye protection of the correct type used where appropriate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are gloves used where appropriate and suitable for the task<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ear defenders used where appropriate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are dust masks used where appropriate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is wet weather clothing available and adequate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavation faces

• Any signs of instability (e.g. Bulging,cracking or spillage of material )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any sinking or cracking of ground surface at or behind the face

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any movement at the base of the excavation or underlying materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any water seepage from the face or accumulation of water at the base

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Overburden mound and spoil heaps

• Any lowering of the height of the spoil heaps ( I.e. slumping ) or evidence of cracks appearing on the face or along the crests

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any bulging of the side slopes or movement at the base

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any continuous flow of water or erosion at the toe of the spoil heap

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any accumulation of water on the tip or the base

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the edge protection adequate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Water treatment and settlement lagoons

• Any general signs of instability

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any evidence of cracking at sides or tops of banks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any flow of water from the toe of the embankment or evidence of any seepage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the outlet channel free from any blockages

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage displayed;"danger deep water" and life saving equipment available (rings and rope)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Water courses and drainage channels

• Any serious blockages of channels and culverts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there any sign of bank erosion

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fencing

• Is the perimeter fence in a satisfactory condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage displayed ( danger deep excavation etc )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the lagoon fencing satisfactory

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is any other fencing required (e.g. Old mine shafts etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile plant and equipment

• Are operatives trained and competent

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have they got any licence / competency id on their person

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are daily plant inspections undertaken

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there evidence of oil/diesel leakage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Haul roads

• Are haul roads generally in good condition (free from boulders and deep rutting )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is edge protection adequate and at least the required height

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are hold point signs displayed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe systems of work

• Are there method statements and risk assessments for non generic tasks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all staff been briefed on the risk assessment and method statement

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are lifting plans in place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is lifting equipment available for the task

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment certified and tested

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the safe working load known

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare

• Are welfare facilities available, clean and tidy

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities or industrial wet wipes provided ( non alcoholic )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Awe emergency arrangements /contact details displayed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there appointed first aiders

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit available, in a satisfactory and replenished condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is barrier cream available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are COSHH assessments available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Conveyors

• Are all rollers on the conveyor ruining freely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there firefighting equipment situated near the drives

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any areas where there is a build up of coal ( I.e. near drives and return ends )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the conveyor running freely on rollers and not rubbing against any structure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are lock outs and other safety devices working

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other

• Are hand tools in good order and free from visible defects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are power tools powered by battery or 110 volts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all electrical tools / equipment PAT tested

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are equipment,wires and cables free from signs of damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment / extinguishers available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the work environment safe

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all working areas adequately illuminated during times of poor light or darkness

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are noisy areas identified and appropriate signage in place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A