Rio Tinto - Mine Operations Production Premises Inspection

• Document No.

• Site:

  Tom Price

  Western Turner Syncline

  B1

• Inspection conducted by:

  Team 1

  Team 2

  Team 3

  Team 4

• Area Supervisors:

  Select Peter Blackaby Cameron Perry Ben Olman Thomas Quinn Alan Gillett Team 3B Supervisor Dave Hildreth Brian Stobaus Acting Supervisor

  • Peter Blackaby
  • Cameron Perry
  • Ben Olman
  • Thomas Quinn
  • Alan Gillett
  • Team 3B Supervisor
  • Dave Hildreth
  • Brian Stobaus
  • Acting Supervisor

• Name of acting Supervisor:

• Health and Safety representative conducting inspection:

• Conducted on

  Date

• Premise Area inspected:

  Area A: North Dump Road - Narrows

  Area B: Head Pit - Link Road - East Dump Area

  Area C: Ridge Pit - Center Pit Area

  Area D: Mine Operations Center - BLS South Dump

  Other

• Please list other premise area/s inspected:

• Location
  Address

House Keeping and Good Storage

• Floors swept and hosed clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and access ways clear of trip hazards and all low head room areas clearly demarcated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash down hoses are coiled when not in use and turned off at supply point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ways and areas that must be left clear and marked with a coloured boarder 75mm wide? NA in office, switch room or control room with floor coverings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and egress points are stable, secure and readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roadways clearly demarcated and windrows minimum half the wheel height of the largest equipment operating in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and materials stored in their correct locations? Nothing must protrude beyond any locker, cabinet or cupboard and no items must be stored on top of these.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items that have the potential to be harmed by wind or heavy rain fall have been secured or relocated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Sufficient lighting (day and night) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights clean and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit lighting operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signs and Barricades

• Correct signage in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs clean and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Material

• Gas cylinders are upright, secured appropriately and set away from direct heat. Different gases stored separately. 'No naked light' signs near flammable gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) complete & up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All substances stored and labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals not being stored in bund with chemical cabinet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Oxy acetylene gas hoses, regulators and torches inspected quarterly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashback arrestors fitted to the torches and operators side of the regulator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Crib Facilities and Sanitation

• Crib facilities clean and free from vermin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crib facilities furniture, fridges, water coolers and ovens are at an acceptable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets in an operable and clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash basins clean and operable, detergents and washing agents available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• All electrical cabinets are locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances have in-date test tags in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment is not damaged or cords frayed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant and Equipment

• Machine guarding in place and secure around rotating/moving equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs displayed for the hazards in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed equipment labelled with the name by which it is known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipes appropriately identified? Including colour coding to AS1345 and direction of flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders fit for purpose? Ladders must be stored 500mm from the floor on horizontal racks in demarcated area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working load stamped on lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prestart inspections been completed on vehicles and vehicle specific assessments are kept in vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise control equipment in place and maintained (e.g. Noise enclosures)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding fume extraction equipment is available, working and in test date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Extinguishes charged and operable? Check extinguishers are in date and hose reels in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area around fire extinguishers and fire hoses clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire equipment (extinguishes and fire hoses) signs in place and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk flammable substances stored in flammables cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• First aid kit adequate for number of persons, location and possible injury types?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock adequate matches contents list? If kit is not locked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has monthly audit been completed on First Aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of First Aid Attendants in a visible place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency phone numbers known by all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash/safety shower stations working and flushed weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Medium impact safety glasses available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection appropriate and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate glove types (for different tasks) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory protection available and filters in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Headgear to Australian Standard requirements - no more than 2 years old and fitted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clothing in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• UV protection available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrestors stored correctly, cleaned and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hydrocarbon Management

• Hydrocarbon drums/bulkies stored correctly? Stored in bunded area or on a bunded pallet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage capacity in the facility adequate? 110% of the largest container or 25% of total volume.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bund integrity safe - Free of cracks, holes, chips, tears or rips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bund does not contain water?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Area us free from evidence of spills or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk containers, drums and other containers clearly labelled and have lids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of spill kits are present and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydrocarbon housekeeping-tanks and pipes clean (i.e. not leaking)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily water separators are operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Rubbish placed in correct bins provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation facilities adequate? Separate bins for metals, general waste, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins correctly colour coded and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sediment Control

• Sumps and drains are not blocked with sediment or litter and are free flowing? Check for evidence of sediment and litter washed down drains or in sumps.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sumps and drains free of hydrocarbons/chemicals. Is there any visible oil slick on surface water? Is there a hydrocarbon smell?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ponds are empty? Does the water quality look acceptable? Does it smell of diesel? Litter present?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Dust Management

• Visible dust levels satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust suppression effective - i.e. water sprays/water trucks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust suppression equipment operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ore spillage around fixed plant removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust lift-off from stockpiles minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust suppression equipment on maintenance schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Management

• Water leaks? Check hoses, taps, tanks, water stand pipes etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Drainage is adequate and maintained throughout the inspection area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access: Is there clear access to all working areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Bench and road conditions: Is drainage adequate? Are washouts the correct width? Any pot holes? Camber?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Open edges: Are there any open edges?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No go areas: Is the area restricted?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Access roads and ramps: Are they in good condition? Are they the correct width (30m)? Is the gradient correct (1m in 10m)? Correct camber (2%)? Ramp cambered towards high wall?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pit walls: No physical sign of movement or failure? No overhanging or loose material? Bunding in place where hazards exist above?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Intersections: Trucks crossing signage? Are intersections at 90 degrees with good visibility? Is LV line of sight adequate? Islands in place at intersections?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signage: Access to site adequately signposted? Hazards identified - warning signs in place? Speed limit signs adequate? Road signage visible and correctly located?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Active mining zones: Signage and demarcation in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tip-heads: No cracking, slumping or inclined? Dumps not in use closed off? Dump emergency access is clear, accessible and sign posted?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is black shale applicable for this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Black shale: No sign of smoking or burning? Warning signs in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is fibrous material applicable for this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fibrous material: Warning signage in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is land farm applicable for this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish placed in correct bins provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins empties regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins correctly color coded and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation facilities adequate? Separate bins provided for metal, general waste etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is rubber dump applicable for this area?<br>NOTE: Maximum x100 haul truck tyres uncovered.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish placed in correct bins provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins empties regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins correctly color coded and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste segregation facilities adequate? Separate bins provided for metal, general waste etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety Representative who performed inspection:

• Health and Safety Representative's signature:

  Sign

• Area Supervisor:

  Select Peter Blackaby Cameron Perry Ben Olman Thomas Quinn Alan Gillett Team 3B Supervisor Dave Hildreth Brian Stobaus Acting Supervisor

  • Peter Blackaby
  • Cameron Perry
  • Ben Olman
  • Thomas Quinn
  • Alan Gillett
  • Team 3B Supervisor
  • Dave Hildreth
  • Brian Stobaus
  • Acting Supervisor

• If you are unable to obtain your Supervisor's signature at the time of inspection, please request them to sign the PDF version of the completed audit. Alternatively, you can edit this report after completion to add the required signature.

• Area Supervisor Signature:

  Sign

• Accountable person for entering hazards and actions into Prospect:

• On completion of this inspection, please email a copy to the Area Supervisor.