Title Page

  • Name of Interviewee

  • Role of Interviewee

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Work task/s being undertaken:

Training

  • What model of equipment is being used?

  • What is the experience level of the operator?

  • How was the operator trained?

  • Did training include reading and understanding the SOP’s, SWMS, Risk Assessments related to the equipment?

  • Has the documentation been made available to the operator/do they know where to locate this information?

  • When did the training take place?

  • Who trained the operator?

  • Did the trainer deem the operator as competent?

  • Why did they deem the operator as competent? Was there a practical test, and comprehension test or is it done by hours of experience (ie 100hrs) and if so how is this tracked and documented (is there a competency sign off form (verification))? Attach if available.

  • Who trained the trainer?

  • Did the operator feel competent to operate the equipment at the end of training?

Safe Operation

  • Did the operator undertake a hazard walk/assessment/checklist of the site prior to operating equipment?

  • Did the equipment pass the pre-start check?

  • Attach pre-start if available

  • Why not?

  • Is a seatbelt being worn?

  • Is the ROPs in the correct position?

  • Can the operator communicate the circumstances for the use of ROPs?

  • Can the operator communicate the circumstances for the use of ROPs?

  • Is there an established safe zone (distance between any body of water, drop-off, or retaining wall (of 2 metres) during operation?

  • Can the operator communicate the safety requirement of a safe zone and identify hazards on site?

  • Can the operator communicate the safety requirement of a safe zone and identify hazards on site?

  • Is the equipment being operated on a slope?

  • Can the operator communicate the slope rating for the model of equipment?

  • What is the slope rating?

  • What is the slope of the embankment

  • What direction is the operator across the slope in?

  • Can the worker communication why this was selected?

  • Correct unsafe operation immediately and report to Operations Manager.

  • What is the condition of the ground?

  • What is the speed the operator was working at?

  • What gear was the operator working in?

  • Can the operator communicate the reason for gear choice?

  • What PPE is being worn at the time of operation?

  • Is a fire extinguisher present on/near/with the equipment?

  • If an extinguisher is required report to HSEQ for corrective action.

  • Additional Notes/Comments:

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