Title Page

  • Drilling Project:

  • Audit location:

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Add name:

  • Contractor:

  • Name of driller present at inspection:

  • RIG Type:

  • Type:

  • RIG ID:

  • Picture of RIG

INSPECTION:

  • What communication systems do the contractors have in place?

  • Drillers and/or Satellite Phone number:

  • Has an Emergency Response Card of contact numbers been distributed to the Contractors?

  • Has the drill rig and all ancillary vehicles been cleaned before arriving on site?

  • Will there be any drilling conducted along public roads?

  • Please ensure that all drill crews and exploration crews have been briefed on the risks and appropriate controls to be undertaken when working along public roads. Refer back to the Traffic management plan. If you are unsure cease work immediately and contact the program supervisor.

  • Will there be any drilling conducted on private land?

  • Please ensure that all drill crews and exploration crews have been briefed on the appropriate controls to be undertaken when working on private land. If you are unsure cease work immediately and contact the program supervisor.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Are hard hats issued and free from cracks/damage?

  • Is safety footwear worn? (Steel caps)

  • Are safety glasses available?

  • Is hearing protection available?

  • Are gloves available?

  • Are dust masks available?

  • Are adequate precautions against UV exposure provided?

  • Are safety harnesses available? Or what is the operators procedure for working at heights?

DRILL RIG

  • RIG TYPE:

  • Registration number:

  • Are warning signs concerning mandatory wearing of the above 4 PPE items clearly displayed on the rig or to be displayed on a sign near to the rig?

  • Are first aid kits available?

  • Locations and scope of first aid equipment explained to crew?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (green pressure)?

  • Is there a fire suppression unit?

  • Has it been serviced within the last 12 months?

  • Do all labels, gauges, and warnings on the operators console appear clean and legible?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Does any guarding appear to have jagged edges, protruding wire mesh (etc.) which may cause injury?

  • Are all high-pressure hoses fitted with whip checks / Hose Restraints?

  • Do any high-pressure hoses appear to be rubbing on sharp edges?

  • Is the rig fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many E-stops on drill rig?

  • Are dust suppression units fitted/working?

  • Are isolation area and no-access signs available and to be setup at each drillhole location?

  • Registration number:

  • Are warning signs concerning mandatory wearing of the above 4 PPE items clearly displayed on the rig or to be displayed on a sign near to the rig?

  • Are first aid kits available?

  • Locations and scope of first aid equipment explained to crew?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (green pressure)?

  • Is there a fire suppression unit?

  • Has it been serviced within the last 12 months?

  • Do all labels, gauges, and warnings on the operators console appear clean and legible?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Is the rig fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many E-stops on drill rig?

  • Do winch ropes / wire-lines appear to be free from visible knots, frays and broken wires?

  • Are isolation area and no-access signs available and to be setup at each drillhole location?

  • Does the drill pad appear to be appropriately laid out to provide a safe working area?

  • Registration number:

  • Are warning signs concerning mandatory wearing of the above 4 PPE items clearly displayed on the rig or to be displayed on a sign near to the rig?

  • Are first aid kits available?

  • Locations and scope of first aid equipment explained to crew?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (green pressure)?

  • Is there a fire suppression unit?

  • Has it been serviced within the last 12 months?

  • Do all labels, gauges, and warnings on the operators console appear clean and legible?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Are all high-pressure hoses fitted with whip checks / Hose Restraints?

  • Do any high-pressure hoses appear to be rubbing on sharp edges?

  • Is the rig fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many E-stops on drill rig?

  • Do winch ropes / wire-lines appear to be free from visible knots, frays and broken wires?

  • Are dust suppression units fitted/working?

  • Are isolation area and no-access signs available and to be setup at each drillhole location?

  • Registration number:

  • Are warning signs concerning mandatory wearing of the above 4 PPE items clearly displayed on the rig or to be displayed on a sign near to the rig?

  • Are first aid kits available?

  • Locations and scope of first aid equipment explained to crew?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (green pressure)?

  • Is there a fire suppression unit?

  • Has it been serviced within the last 12 months?

  • Do all labels, gauges, and warnings on the operators console appear clean and legible?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Are all high-pressure hoses fitted with whip checks / Hose Restraints?

  • Do any high-pressure hoses appear to be rubbing on sharp edges?

  • Is the rig fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many E-stops on drill rig?

  • Do winch ropes / wire-lines appear to be free from visible knots, frays and broken wires?

  • Are dust suppression units fitted/working?

  • Are isolation area and no-access signs available and to be setup at each drillhole location?

  • TYPE:

  • Registration number:

  • Are first aid kits available?

  • Locations and scope of first aid equipment explained to crew?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (green pressure)?

  • Do all labels, gauges, and warnings on the operators console appear clean and legible?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Is the rig fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many E-stops on drill rig?

  • Are isolation area and no-access signs available and to be setup at each drillhole location?

  • Are there any issues you think are a point of concern for the safety of personnel involved in / around drilling operations?

  • Cease work immediately and contact the program supervisor

Additional Heavy Vehicle(s)

    Additional Heavy Vehicle(s)
  • Type (Booster Truck / Support Truck etc)

  • Registration number:

  • Are warning signs concerning mandatory wearing of the above 4 PPE items clearly displayed on the rig or to be displayed on a sign near to the rig?

  • Are First Aid Kits available?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (Correct -green pressure)?

  • Do ALL belts, pulleys, rotating and / or moving parts appear appropriately guarded? (Note: guards should prevent persons from touching moving parts).

  • Are all high-pressure hoses fitted with whip checks / Hose Restraints?

  • Is the booster fitted with clearly labelled emergency stop buttons?

  • How many:

  • Registration number:

  • Are First Aid Kits available?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (Correct -green pressure)?

  • Does all equipment appear to be secured and tidy?

  • Is there a spill kit available?

  • Registration number:

  • Are First Aid Kits available?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (service must be within 12 months) and are they charged (Correct -green pressure)?

  • Does all equipment appear to be secured and tidy?

Light Vehicle(s)

    Light Vehicle(s)
  • Type (Support Vehicle/Tow vehicle etc)

  • Registration number:

  • Are seat belts fitted?

  • Are there first aid kits available?

  • Do fire extinguishers have a current tag (must be within 12 months) and are charged?

  • Is the reversing beeper operational?

  • Are brake lights and indicators functioning?

  • Does all equipment appear to be secured and tidy?

SIGN OFF:

  • Driller - Name & signature (confirming accuracy and authenticity of drill rig inspection):

  • Geologist - Name & signature:

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