Template Information
Evaluation tool for identifying ih hazards in aggregates mining and the effectiveness of controls and supporting programs
Category: mining
Template Questions
- Overview of site production activities (annual tonnage, products, shipping methods, etc...)
- Number of employees, typical job tasks, mining method (stone quarry, excavated S&G, dredge, etc...)
- Add media
- Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
- If yes, what are the primary sources of visible dust?
- What are the primary controls the site uses to control dust (water truck, spray bars, enclosed transfer points, etc...)?
- What are the primary housekeeping practices at the site (water hose, dry shoveling, compressed air blow down, vacuum, other)?
- If so, what type(s) of respiratory protection are available for employee use?
- What are the typical welding methods and applications at the site (basic plant maintenance, mobile equipment wear parts, etc...)
- Other Air Contaminants & Respiratory Hazards
- What are the primary noise sources at the site? (plant - screens, crushers, mobile equipment, etc...)
- What are the secondary noise sources at the site? (customer trucks, tools/maintenance, etc...)
- Noise and Physical Hazards
- What type primarily (plugs or muffs) and noise reduction rating (NRR)?
- If yes, was appropriate follow up and retraining provided in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR Part 62?
- Group Standard - Respirable Crystalline Silica and Total Dust
- Group Standard - Workplace Noise
- Any ergonomic or other risks identified during survey? (QC sample collection & processing, maintenance, mobile equipment operation, etc...)
- Other Group Standards - Ergonomics, Whole Body Vibration, Hand-Arm Vibration
- Summary of Observations
- Summary and Perception of Overall IH Risk
- Any significant safety-related issues or compliance deficiencies?
- Any best practices or other notable accomplishments the site has made with respect to H&S?
- Signature of H&S Professional Who Lead Survey/Audit