Audit
BOST Group Tracked Jaw Crusher Competency
Person being assessed:
- Jason MacDonald
- Darrell Porter
- Jeff Binder
Is this person competent at;
Clarifying work location, task and work instructions?
Traffic management plan ?
Restricted Areas
Ensuring that any required permits are completed / obtained ?
Identifying environmental hazards in the work area including;
Inclement weather
Dust
Fog
Poor Lighting / Reduced Visibility
Identifying other site hazards;
Powerlines
Underground services including power, gas, sewer, water
Trenches, Soft ground
Unexploded Ordinance
Benches
Dial before you Dig
Ensuring that correct refuelling and daily maintenance procedures are followed ?
Wearing and fitting all the necessary PPE ?
Hard hat, boots, safety glasses / goggles, hearing protection, gloves, isolation padlock, high visibility long sleeve clothing
Identifying the correct emergency response procedures ?
Channel 11, Emergency, Emergency, Emergency
State the nature of the incident
Location
Resources required
Do not attempt help if too dangerous
Finding MSDS / SDS (safety data sheets) and understanding their contents ?
Locating, identifying and using supplied spill kits if necessary ?
Complete and document a daily Pre-Start Inspection on an approved BOST Group Pre-Start Checklist Sheet.
Is this person competent at checking from ground level:
All Danger Tags, tools or rags have been removed from the machine ?
Condition of access ladders, walkways and platforms?
Condition of handrails?
Condition of emergency stops and labels?
Condition of fire extinguisher?
Condition of hydraulic hoses and telescopic rams?
Level of grease pot and condition of lines if autogrease module is fitted ?
Identifying the location of all nip points on machine ?
Identifying the location of all grease points on machine ?
Identifying the feed bin ?
Identifying the vibrating feeder / apron feeder ?
Identifying the main conveyor ?
Identifying the jaw crusher ?
Identifying the magnet belt (if fitted) ?
Identifying the tracks and chassis ?
Identifying the power train ?
Chassis, conveyor frame and bin for cracks and/or damage?
Condition of tracks, assemblies and track tension ?
Checking drive couplings for wear or misalignment ?
Condition of Feeder bin structure and vibrating / apron feeder ?
Condition of jaw liners and cheek plates ?
Condition of conveyor belting and skirting rubber ?
Condition of belts scrapers and plows ?
Condition of guards. Are they all fitted ?
Head and Tail Drum bearings ?
Condition of chutes ?
Is this person competent at:
Checking radiator level? (Only when engine is cold) and if a radiator is fitted.
Checking engine oil level?
Checking hydraulic oil level?
Checking fuel level?
Checking air cleaner(s)?
Checking battery & battery leads?
Checking engine for leaks?
Checking fan and alternator belts?
Checking radiator hoses and clamps?
This person is competent at performing a pre-start on this jaw crusher.
After Pre-Start, the jaw crusher is ready to start up.
Is this person competent at:
Checking that the area around jaw crusher is clear before startup ?
Starting the engine without revving?
Allowing the engine to idle for approximately 2-5 minutes to warm up.
Is this person competent at checking the following whilst engine is warming up
Lights
Gauges
Oil or fluid leaks ?
Checking for First Aid Kit ?
The jaw crusher is now ready for work.
Is this person competent at performing the following once the engine has warmed up
Adjusting engine speed from idle to full speed to move onsite and adjusting from full speed back to idle for tramming into or out of workshop and onto or off a float ?
Engaging track mode by selecting switch or moving levers ?
Locating the umbilical / doglead remote handset and ensuring that it is correctly attached ?
Maximus Dogleads
Portafill Dogleads - Old Style
Portafill Dogleads - New Style
Gasparin Dogleads
Rotating the handset so that the steering controls are correctly aligned with the walking direction of the plant ?
Ensuring that a competent, authorised spotter is available before moving the screen and that hand signals are agreed upon ?
Ensuring the path of travel is clear of obstructions and people ?
Ensuring that first gear forward or reverse is selected ?
All guards, conveyors and jack legs are raised ?
Conveyor belting is laid down in the machine travel path when entering and exiting the workshop or any other concreted area ?
Is this person competent at performing the following once the engine has warmed up
Adjusting engine speed from idle to full speed ?
Operating tail drum raising and lowering before and after tracking machine ?
Turning on magnet belt (if fitted) ?
Turning on scalping belt (if fitted) ?
Making sure main conveyor is running before starting jaw ?
Turning on jaw crusher before starting feeder ?
Turning on vibrating feeder / apron conveyor ?
Checking that all the Belts and rollers are all turning freely ?
Checking that all the belts are tracking correctly ?
Checking that all the pressures and settings are correct ?
Adjusting the jaw CSS setting to suit the application and feed source material ?
A HARD HAT and all appropriate PPE MUST BE WORN WHILST WORKING
NEAR ANY OF BOST GROUPS CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT
This person has been proven competent in the operations of the jaw crusher.
Is this person competent at:
Allowing the jaw to completely clear all product from the system ?
Stopping the vibrating feeder / apron feeder first ?
Stopping the jaw next ?
Stopping the main conveyor last ?
Allowing the engine to idle for 2-5 minutes before turning off?
Completing walk around the machine to check for any damage or repairs needed?
Completing walk around the machine to check for any spillage points ?
Turning off battery isolator ?
This person has been proven competent in the shut down of the jaw crusher ?
All competency outcomes achieved?
Assessor Comments
This person can positively identify the main components, perform pre-start checks, start, operate and shut down the jaw crusher.
