Fisher industries industrial hygiene qualitative survey & audit - aggregates

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