SCL Safety: Mine Area Inspection

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

General

• Supervisor on Duty

• Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  Select Clear Sky Cloudy Raining Windy Hazy Snow / Hail Icy OTHER

  • Clear Sky
  • Cloudy
  • Raining
  • Windy
  • Hazy
  • Snow / Hail
  • Icy
  • OTHER

• Describe weather conditions on site today

• Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  Select General Work Scaling Mick-pile Clearing Drilling Charging / Explosives Handling Bolting Other

  • General Work
  • Scaling
  • Mick-pile Clearing
  • Drilling
  • Charging / Explosives Handling
  • Bolting
  • Other

• Describe 'Other' or Contractor activities being undertaken on site

Site Safety Inspection

General Site

• Is the Work Area appropriately secured?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is everyone on site supposed to be there?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are any visitors being escorted?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any contractors being suitably managed?<br>[i.e. Operating in intended areas; Clear line of reporting; Permits & RAMS]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Surface

Offices & Welfare

• Housekeeping in good order

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Fire Safety] Extinguishers in place

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Fire Safety] Heaters used appropriately

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Fire Safety] No other evident ignition sources

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Welfare facilities have running water

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Welfare Eating Areas in good order

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Surface Work Areas

• Are walkways clear of obstruction?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are cables / hoses neatly routed, secured, coiled, etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are tools & equipment laid down neatly / put away?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are parts, waste, pallets, and other material suitably sited?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there significant slip or trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workshop Area in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Yard & Equipment

• Is waste being managed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there significant slip or trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• [Ask Supervisor] Any Category 4 Machine Defects identified?

  Yes

  No

• Check Machine - Tagged out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Machine in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check defect register is updated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• [Ask Supervisor] Is Mechanic on site?

  Yes

  No

• Check current Mechanic work is detailed on Defect Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Oil / Diesel spill?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there evidence of cleanup procedures?<br>(i.e. Use of Spill Kit; Reporting of spillage to Supervisor)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Underground

General Conditions

• Has a Supervisor Pre-Entry Check been completed?<br>(Documented Evidence required)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the ventilation operating?<br>(Check from outside)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Weekly Roadway Conditions Check been undertaken?<br>(Documented Evidence required)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Quality of Roadway

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are all visible cables in good order & undamaged?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all fixed cables suspended off-floor?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• All fixed electrical equipment is Securely Fastened & Locked?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Any Electrical Work being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

• Is the LOTO Procedure being followed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the individual an approved Electrician?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Air Conditions

• Is ducting within 15m of the face?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is ducting in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has Supervisor checked Air Condition / Gas Check?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Operatives wearing Gas Monitors where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personnel Safety

Personnel - PPE & Equipment

• Eyewear (where required)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Safety Boots (Wellingtons)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Gloves (where required)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Helmet

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• High Vis / Overalls

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Ear Defenders

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Helmet Light

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Dust Mask (where required)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are RPE Monthly Checks Completed? [Sample Check Records]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Ask an Operative] Do you know how & where to get new PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• [All Operatives] Radio Carried?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Personnel - Safe Behaviours

• Is the Shift Supervisor in the Mine?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is any Manual Handling being undertaken safely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• [Ask an Operative] Where is your DRA Book? Check entries are recent.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have Contraband Checks been completed? [Check Records]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the Tally-Board used correctly to detail those underground?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Any other issues

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Operative Check

• [Random Sample Check] - Check a Task underway during Inspection. Note the task(s):

• Does the task appear to be being conducted safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• [Random Sample Check] - Ask the Operator to describe the Safe Working Procedure

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• [Random Sample Check] - Confirm Operative training to that Task

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Fire & Emergency

• Are routes to Exits clear & passable?<br>[Main Entrance & Emergency Escape Route]

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are extinguishers in place, per the Mine Fire plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extinguishers appear to be in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check Fire Inspection records<br>[Weekly Inspection Records Completed]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there a trained Fire Marshall on shift?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Escape Route: Harnesses Stored at Base? [Per Asset Register]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Escape Route: Harnesses LOLER inspected within 6 months?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Escape Route: Physical Check [Route Clear; Stairway in good condition]

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Escape Route: Check guide-line is complete

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Ask an Operative] What is the procedure to raise the alarm?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there a vehicle in the mine?

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have a Fire Extinguisher?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• [Ask the Operative]: Can the Operator detail the Fire Suppression system on the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permitted Activities

Hot Work

• Is Hot Work currently being undertaken on the site?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a signed Hot Work Permit?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are escape routes free of obstruction?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an Extinguisher sited by the Hot Works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all flammables been removed from the Hot Work area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a designated Fire Watch if required?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is Grinding being undertaken on the site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the grinder suitable for the task? <br>(Note: Battery units should be used where possible)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the operative suitably trained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are HAVS use limits being adhered to / understood by the Operative?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE (visor / goggles) being worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Grinder is good condition? (Cable; Socket; Unit)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Disc in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Work at Height

• Are there any portable ladders underground?<br>[Ladders are not permitted in the Mine]

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is Work at Height being undertaken during inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitably completed Work at Height Permit, with associated Risk Assessment (via DRA; RAMS; or SOP)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Work at Height following the requirements of the Permit and Risk Assessment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Telehandler man-basket in use?

  Yes

  No

• Is it being operated by Licenced Personnel?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are suitable harness / lanyards being used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the speed suitably slow & controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is equipment and material controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the equipment being used appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the tilt-control in the Telehandler enabled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Covid-19 Safety

• Are work groups split into clear ‘Bubbles’?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is distancing between ‘bubbles’ being followed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are masks being worn when working <2m?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there disinfectant available in areas with shared contact?<br>[Welfare; vehicles; control room]

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are vehicles being used safely?<br>[Masks worn; Limited numbers]

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are tools being disinfected after use, where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or issues arising from this inspection?

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