Quarry mining inspection checklist
Quarry mining and construction
What does this form include?
This form contains 19 sections:
1. Layout
- Area is clean, tidy and well kept.
- Adequate storage area provided.
- Floor is free of obstructions and slip resistant.
- There is adequate ventilation.
2. Environment
- Temperature is comfortable.
- Lighting is adequate.
- Lighting is on unnecessarily?
- Area is free from odors?
- No litter on site and rubbish being separated and recycled where possible?
3. Emergency Procedures
- Written evacuation procedures and exits displayed
- Are spill kits available?
- Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained.
- Escape routes and emergency doors are clear.
- Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards or fixed into sockets. (It should be clearly marked on socket).
- Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visable.
4. First Aid Facilities
- There are appropriate first aid and emergency facilities in the near vicinity and workers' are aware of them.
- Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.
- Names and contacts of first aiders displayed and up to date.
5. General Facilities
- Washing facilities are clean and functional.
- Are stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit?
- Warning and Safety signage in good condition.
6. Manual Handling
- Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in manual handling.
- trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads.
- Step ladders or safe steps available to access light items stored on high shelves.
- All manual task-related incidents have been adequately investigated and control measures implemented and reviewed.
7. Storage
- Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible are not above shoulder height.
- Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks.
- Racking securely fixed to the floor or wall.
- Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organized.
8. Slips and Trips
- Walkways are free of hazards, such as electrical leads.
9. Electrical
- all portable equipment has current test tags.
- Manufacturer's manuals and operator instructions are readily available.
- Flexable cord, plugs ad extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.
- Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.
- Power boards are used. (not double adapters).
- Faulty equipment is tagged out. (Tag and tags is available).
- All equipment not in use is turned off to conserve electricity?
10. Chemical Aspects
- MSDS (not older older than 5 years) are available for workers reference and included in the hazardous substances register.
- there is an up to date easy to find and read list/register summary of all chemicals used.
- Actions have been take to control risks.
- decanted containers are labeled with name, risk and safety instructions.
- Original containers have the manufacturer's label.
- Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled i.e. in flammable or corrosive cabinets.
- Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet?
- Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).
11. Personal Protective Equipment
- Instruction and information of PPE are available.
- Signage of PPE requirements displayed.
- Required PPE available
12. Noise
- Hearing protection is being worn where required.
- workers have received information and training in relation to noise at the workplace.
13. Machinery and Plant
- Records are kept of maintenance, alterations and inspections.
- Keys are not left behind in unattended mobile plant.
- Are safe work method statements/warning signs clearly visible?
- Work area is organized for the safety of the mobile plant operator and pedestrians. (Safe walkways on floor?)
- Forklift operators hold a high risk work license for forklift operation and have reached 18 years of age.
- Pre-start safety check of mobile plant is carried out in accordance to Manufactures instructions
- Mobile plant is in good working order. (Seat, lights, steering, controls, horn, tyres, gas cylinder, warning signs, brakes, mast, chains, hoses, counterweight, control labels).
- Seatbelt and rollover protection is provided wherer required.
- Are records of training held for appropriately trained people?
- Emergency stops tested and are working.
- Welding screens available, maintained and in good condition.
14. Guarding
- Where fixed guards are provided, they prevent operation of the machinery when open, the guards are prevented from opening while the machinery is in operation.
- Guards protect against hazards to the rear and sides of machinery.
- Pre-operational checks are conducted to ensure safety features are in working order.
- Warning signs and decals clearly visible.
- Where it is not practical to provide guarding and people are required to operate or pass close to dangerous moving parts, a safe system of work in place to reduce risk.
- Manufacturer's manuals are available for operators.
15. Welding Safety
- Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?
- are welding operators provided with the appropriate PPE?
- Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?
- Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas?
- Are welding screens used when performing welding tasks?
- Are ventilation systems working adequately?
16. Compressed Gas
- Cylinders contents are identified and appropriately secured.
- cylinders are stored according to dangerous goods class and empty cylinders are separated from full ones.
- Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear.
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