Mine Site Safety Inspection

• Client / Site

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Prepared by

• Document No.

PART 46: TRAINING

• Training plan is filed onsite.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training records are up to date and filed onsite for each miner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site specific/hazard awareness training is completed and onsite.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PART 47: HAZCOM

• All containers of hazardous materials are properly labeled

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• SDS for each hazardous chemical produced or used is available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 50: REPORTING ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, ILLNESSES

• Quarterly employment & production reports (Form 7000-2) are onsite.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PART 56B: GROUND CONTROL

• Wall, bank, and slope stability in places where persons work or travel is maintained.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Must correct fall-of-material hazards at or near the perimeter of the pit wall; loose or unconsolidated material is sloped or stripped at least 10' from top of pit wall

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Persons do not work between machinery/equipment and the highwall or bank (where escape from falls/slides would be hindered)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56C: FIRE PREVENTION & CONTROL

• Abandoned electrical circuits are deenergized and isolated to prevent becoming inadvertently energized

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No smoking or use of flame is allowed where flammable or combustible liquids, greases, or gases are used, stored, or handled

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Visible warning signs prohibiting smoking and open flames are posted where fire or explosion hazard exists

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Until disposed, flammable waste & rags are placed in covered metal containers

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No combustible materials are stored within 25' of electric substations or other open ignition source

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The area within the 25' perimeter is kept free from dry vegetation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine site has onsite fire fighting equipment, strategically located, readily accessible, plainly marked, maintained in fire-ready condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are visually inspected at least once per month, and professionally maintained at least once per year

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Small quantities of flammable liquids are kept in safety cans labeled with its contents

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fuel lines are equipped with valves capable of stopping fuel flow at the source

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Oxygen cylinders are not be stored in areas designated for storage of flammable liquids

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gauges and regulators used with oxygen and acetylene cylinders are clean and free from oil and grease

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Valves on oxygen and acetylene cylinders are closed when: moved, torch/hoses left unattended, or task is completed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56D: AIR QUALITY

• Conduct dust, gas, mist, and fume surveys as frequently as necessary to determine adequacy of control measures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Control exposure of employees to airborne contaminants (prevention, control measures, respirators, etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56H: LOADING, HAULING, DUMPING

• Berms/guardrails are on roadways where a drop-off danger exists

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56J: TRAVELWAYS

• Walking surfaces are clean.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Handrails are maintained in good condition for all stairs, elevated walkways, and ramps

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders are of substantial construction and maintained in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Portable rigid ladders are securely placed and have suitable bases

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Openings above/below/near travelways are protected by railings, barriers or covers (or if impractical, adequate warning signals are required)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scaffolds and working platforms are of substantial construction and have handrails; floor boards are properly placed and not overloaded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56K: ELECTRICITY

• Circuits are protected against overload by fuses or circuit breakers of correct type and capacity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Distribution boxes are provided with a disconnect device for each branch circuit, designed so visual observation shows when circuit is denergized, and box labeled to show which circuit each device controls

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Permanent splices and repairs made to power cables are as near as possible to the original as to mechanical strength, insulated, and damage protection

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Power circuits and mechanical equipment shall be deenergized before maintenance work is done: power switches locked out, warning notices posted and signed, locks or preventative devices

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Principal power switches are labeled to show which units they control

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All metal enclosing or encasing electrical circuits are grounded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Metal fencing and metal buildings enclosing transformers and switchgear are grounded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Continuity and resistance of grounding systems are tested immediately after installation, repair, modification, and annually thereafter; make records available for the inspector upon request

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Inspection and cover plates on electrical equipment and junction boxes are in place at all times (except during testing or repairs)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operating controls are installed so they can be operated without danger of contact with energized conductors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Switches and starting boxes are of safe design and capacity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Powerlines and phone circuits are protected against short circuits and lightning

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Transformer are enclosed and are kept locked against unauthorized entry

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56M: MACHINERY

• ROPS and seat belts are installed on mobile equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Manually-operated horns or other audible warning devices on self-propelled equip are maintained in functional condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• When operator has rear obstructed view, equip has: 1) automatic reverse-activated signal alarm, 2) wheel-mounted bell alarm, 3) discriminating backup alarm, or 4) an observer to signal safe back up

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Before starting crushers or moving self-propelled mobile equip, operators sound a warning

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Before starting a conveyor, operator visually checks to make sure all persons are in the clear (if entire conveyor visible to operator) or make audible/visible warning and start conveyor within 30 seconds

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Machinery, equip, and tools are not used beyond the design capacity intended by mfr where such use may create a hazard to persons

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• When mobile equip is unattended or not in use, dippers/buckets/scraper blades are lowered to the ground; other movable parts (i.e. booms) shall be mechanically secured or positioned to prevent movement

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mobile equip is not left unattended unless controls are placed in park and parking brake is set; when parked on a grade, wheels or tracks shall be either chocked or turned into a bank

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Welding operations are well-ventilated and shielded from arc flash

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operator conducts pre-shift inspection prior to using mobile equipment; note any safety defects; report and record defects and if any hazards, take out of service

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Visually check at least one mobile equipment inspection.

• Moving machine parts are guarded to protect persons from contacting gears, sprockets, chains, pulleys, flywheels, couplings, shafts, fan blades, and similar moving parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Overhead drive belts are guarded to contain the whipping action of a broken belt

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guards, shields, or other devices are provided to protect persons from flying or falling materials from operations of screens/crushers/conveyors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guards are constructed/maintained to withstand vibration/shock/wear during normal operation, not create a hazard, be securely in place when operated (except when testing/adjusting)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Backstops or brakes are installed on inclined conveyors to prevent the conveyor from running in reverse and creating a hazard to persons

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stationary grinding machines are equipped with: peripheral hoods, adjustable tool rests not farther than 1/8" from the grinding surface, and a safety washer on each side of the wheel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hand held power tools (drills, sanders, grinders, etc.) have controls that require constant hand or finger pressure, and not be equipped with lock-on operating controls

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Seat belts are worn by the equipment operator

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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PART 56N: PERSONAL PROTECTION

• Adequate first-aid materials, including stretchers and blankets, are provided at places convenient to all working areas; water or neutralizing agents are available where chemicals are stored/handled/used

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All persons wear suitable hard hats when in or around a mine or plant

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All persons wear suitable protective footwear when in or around a mine

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All persons wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields when in or around a mine

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety belts and lines are worn when persons work where there is danger of falling; a second person tends the lifeline when bins/tanks/other dangerous areas are entered

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Special protective equip and clothing are provided & maintained in sanitary & reliable condition and used whenever chemical/environmental/radiological/mechanical irritants are encountered

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Protective clothing or equip and face shields or goggles are worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Face shields or goggles in good condition are worn when operating a grinding wheel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Life jackets or belts are worn where there is a danger from falling into water

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56O: MATERIALS STORAGE & HANDLING

• Supplies are not stacked or stored in a manner which creates tripping or fall-of-material hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Suitable walkways or passageways are provided where persons are required to move around or over bins, hoppers, silos, tanks, or surge piles.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Compressed and liquid gas cylinders are secured in a safe manner

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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• Valves on compressed gas cylinders are protected by covers when being transported or stored, and by a safe location when the cylinders are in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56Q: SAFETY PROGRAMS

• A competent person designated by operator examines each working place at least once each shift for unsafe or hazardous conditions; operator promptly initiates action to correct such conditions.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Look at 1 week's worth of workplace inspections

• An individual capable of providing first aid is available on all shifts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency phone numbers are posted at appropriate telephones

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A suitable communication system is provided at the mine to obtain assistance in the event of an emergency

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Arrangements is made in advance for obtaining emergency medical assistance and transportation for injured persons

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No employee is assigned/allowed/required to perform work alone in an area where hazardous conditions exist unless he can communicate with others, can be heard, or can be seen

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PART 56S: MISCELLANEOUS

• Adequate supply of potable water is provided at all active working areas

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All workplaces, passageways, storerooms and service rooms are kept clean and orderly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Toilet facilities are provided at locations that are compatible with the mine operations and that are readily accessible to mine personnel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Areas where safety or health hazards are not immediately obvious are barricaded or warning signs shall be posted at all approaches

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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• Receptacles with covers are provided at suitable locations and used for the disposal of waste food & associated materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The floor of every workplace is maintained in a clean and dry condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Part 62 - Noise

• Dual hearing protection level TWA8 of 105dba.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permissible exposure level TWA8 of 90dba.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action level - TWA8 of 85dba. Greater then 85dba, must enroll in Hearing Conservative Program.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permissible exposure level, No miner will be exposed to sound over 115dba.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Conservation Program onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protectors, 2 kinds of plug and 2 kinds of muff available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audiometric testing within 6 months of date of hire.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overall summary of the job site.

• General site conditions

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• Signature

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