P.Keenan Corkey Quarry - QUARRY SAFETY INSPECTION Copy

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ACTIVE FACE INSPECTION INCLUDING CREST AND TOE Possible remedial action includes; Take action to stop water collecting and Ponding at top of face Divert water channels so that water is not issuing over the face Make arrangements to remove surcharging materials De-scale the face to remove loose material with suitable plant employing a safe system of work Consider changing the direction of the face

Crests

• Cracking behind the crest of the overall slope/bench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of back break at the top of the face ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of surcharging at the top of the face by excess overburden or other material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water running into tension cracks or over the face ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Face

• Is there any loose material on the face ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of any geological features such as wedge failures, toppling failures, planar failures, curved jointing or geological faults ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulging of the slope face

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Settlement of slope face

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Displacement across joints/bedding planes etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Irregular slope gradient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Irregularities in plan of the slope face

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water issuing from the face

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drainage blankets blocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toe

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water issuing from or in front of the toe of the overall slope/bench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operators Working at Face Site

• Who is operating the Excavator?

• Demonstrated Competence of the Operator

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Who is operating the Dumper?

• Demonstrated Competence of the Operator

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lagoon Inspection - Quarry Floor

• Is edge protection adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the height of the free board (m) ? 2 m

• Condition of draw off point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (Raised Lagoons) Condition of walls / sides of lagoon

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has emergency equipment for life saving been provided and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has adequate warning signage been provided and maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lagoon Inspection - Lower Yard

• Is edge protection adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the height of the free board (m) ? 2m

• Condition of draw off point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (Raised Lagoons) Condition of walls / sides of lagoon

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has emergency equipment for life saving been provided and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has adequate warning signage been provided and maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tip Inspection - Dust Pile lower yard

• What is the height of the tip ? 30m

• What type of material is in the tip ? Stone Dust

• What is the angle of repose ? 35 degrees

• What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 800m2

• Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of slides or collapses in the body of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water collecting at the top of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edge tipping rules in place, up to date and being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Grizzly pile middle shelf

• What is the height of the tip ? 30m

• What type of material is in the tip ? Quarry rubble / Grizzly

• What is the angle of repose ? 35 degrees

• What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 800m2

• Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of slides or collapses in the body of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water collecting at the top of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edge tipping rules in place, up to date and being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Grizzly pile at primary crusher

• What is the height of the tip ? 30m

• What type of material is in the tip ? Quarry rubble / grizzly

• What is the angle of repose ? 35 degrees

• What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 600m2

• Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of slides or collapses in the body of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water collecting at the top of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edge tipping rules in place, up to date and being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Type 3 pile quarry floor

• What is the height of the tip ? 15m

• What type of material is in the tip ? Type 3 / 2.5" crusher run

• What is the angle of repose ? 30 degrees

• What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 500m2

• Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of slides or collapses in the body of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water collecting at the top of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edge tipping rules in place, up to date and being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 4" crusher run pile quarry floor

• What is the height of the tip ? 15m

• What type of material is in the tip ? 4" crusher run

• What is the angle of repose ? 30 degrees

• What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 500m2

• Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of slides or collapses in the body of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of water collecting at the top of the tip ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edge tipping rules in place, up to date and being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Benches & Haul Roads

• Is the running surface in good condition ? I.e is there excessive potholes, ruts or bumps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is edge protection adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are haul roads of adequate width and safe gradient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surface run-off channels well maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the approved excavation procedure been followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are quarry loading areas of adequate size

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Description of Issues/Tasks/Category Category 3 - Immediate Category 2 - 3-7 days Category 1 - 1 month +

• Summary of Action Required

• Quarry Manager

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