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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

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

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

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

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

Face

  • Is there any loose material on the face ?

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

  • 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?

  • Irregular slope gradient?

  • Irregularities in plan of the slope face?

  • Water issuing from the face ?

  • Drainage blankets blocked?

  • Are Rock Traps in position and adequate at all faces?

Toe

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

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

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

Solid Tips (Southern Tip)

  • Is the Southern Tip stable? (If no, contact Geotechnical Specialist immediately)

Operators Working at Face Site

  • Who is operating the Excavator?

  • Demonstrated Competence of the Operator

  • Who is operating the Dumper?

  • Demonstrated Competence of the Operator

  • Who is operating the Primary Crusher? (Mobile & Static)

  • Demonstrated Competence of operator ?

  • Who is operating the Shovel ?

  • Demonstrated Competence of operator ?

  • Who is operating the Primary Crusher?

  • Demonstrated Competence of operator?

  • Who is operating the Asphalt Plant?

  • Demonstrated Competence of operator ?

Emergency Arrangements

  • Are first aid staff identified? (List Names)

  • Is fire Alarm Operational ?

  • Record time and date of inspection

  • Is Emergency Plan in Place?

  • Is Assembly point in place ?

  • Has emergency evacuation been carried out?

  • Is Emergency Shower operational?

  • Record time and date of inspection

Acetylene Bottles

  • Are staff trained on the safe use?

  • Are Flash Back Arrestors Fitted?

  • Are bottles in upright position and secure

  • Record time and date of inspection

Compressors

  • Are staff trained on the safe use?

  • Are Pressure Gauges functional?

  • Are Safety Valves operational?

  • Has a THOROUGH EXAMINATION been completed?

  • Has a VISUAL EXAMINATION been completed?

  • Has a Written Scheme of work been completed?

  • Have all fuel lines been identified?

  • Are all fuel lines in good condition?

Lagoon Inspection - Level 2 (Bungalow Level)

  • Is edge protection adequate ?

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

  • Is water discharge point clean?

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

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

  • Has adequate warning signage been provided and maintained ?

Lagoon Inspection - Lower Yard (Office)

  • Is edge protection adequate ?

  • Condition of draw off point

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

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

  • Is contained ponds clean (2 number)

  • Has adequate warning signage been provided and maintained ?

  • Does sample point look clean?

  • Has Sample Been Taken ( Record Date )

Tip Inspection - Dust Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 9m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>Stone Dust - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 200m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 14mm Clean Stone Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 12

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>Quarry rubble / Grizzly - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 400m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Grizzly Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 6m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>4" down to dust - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ?<br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 100m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Grizzly pile Level 4 (Primary Crusher)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 7m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>20mm clean stone -ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 250m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 1” Graded Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 4m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>28mm clean stone - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 80m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 2.5” Crusher Run Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 4m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>28mm clean stone - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 80m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 4” Crusher Run Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 12m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>Type 3 - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

  • What is the approximate plan area of the tip (m2) ? 250m2

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - 8” Crusher Run Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 12m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>14mm clean - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

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

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

  • Tip Inspection - Dust Pile Level 2 (Bungalow)
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  • What is the height of the tip ? 12m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>10mm - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

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

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Tip Inspection - Recycled Material Level 2 (Bungalow)

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  • What is the height of the tip ? 12m

  • What type of material is in the tip ? <br>10mm - ensure no cross contamination with other materials

  • What is the angle of repose ? <br>35 degrees

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

  • Is there evidence of rucking at the toe ?

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

  • Is there evidence of water issuing over the tip ?

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

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

  • Any other observations ?

Benches & Haul Roads

  • Is the running surface in good condition ensuring there are no excessive potholes, ruts or bumps?

  • Is edge protection adequate ?

  • Are haul roads of adequate width and safe gradient ?

  • Are surface run-off channels well maintained ?

  • 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?

  • Has the approved excavation procedure been followed?

  • Are quarry loading areas of adequate size?

  • Is dump chute area safe (bund in place)

  • Is traffic light system operational

  • Is the Main Entrance and Corkey Road Clean

  • Is there adequate information displayed at the entrance?

Description of Issues/Tasks/Category Category 5 - Urgent (WORK MUST STOP) Category 4 - High (1-3 days) Category 3 - Medium (1-2 weeks) Category 2 - Low (2-6 weeks) Category 1 - None (ongoing action)

  • Summary of Action Required

  • Quarry Manager

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