Safe Quarry - Health and Safety Authority
Safe Quarry - Health and Safety Authority
Safe Quarry - Health and Safety Authority
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PART 3<br />
GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS<br />
Site Weather Last Inspected Date<br />
Condition of excavated face/tip/lagoon Feature observed Details of condition <strong>and</strong> location<br />
Other observations Yes No Details<br />
Adverse drainage from access roads<br />
Indication of recent ground movements<br />
Construction varying from plan or<br />
tipping rules<br />
Instruments damaged, recording<br />
movements or rises in water level<br />
Recent or active rockfall<br />
Recent or active slope failures<br />
Unexpected geological conditions<br />
appeared since last inspection.<br />
Other changes in slope condition<br />
or features of note.<br />
Indications of burning<br />
Variations from design<br />
Benches <strong>and</strong> haul roads Yes No Detail<br />
Are the benches <strong>and</strong> haul roads stable<br />
<strong>and</strong> without signs of failure.<br />
Any changes in the quarry geology or<br />
slope conditions affecting stability<br />
Are haul roads of adequate width<br />
<strong>and</strong> safe gradient?<br />
Are there excessive ruts, potholes or bumps?<br />
Is edge protection adequate?<br />
Has the approved excavation procedure<br />
been followed?<br />
Are quarry loading areas of adequate size<br />
Comments<br />
Action required<br />
<strong>Safe</strong>ty <strong>and</strong> stability of the excavated slopes/tips<br />
Recommendations for immediate action<br />
Signed………………………………………………………<br />
Recommendations agreed or varied<br />
Date………………………….<br />
Signed……………………………………………………….<br />
Action taken to remedy defects<br />
Date…………………………<br />
Signed……………………………………………………….<br />
<strong>Quarry</strong> Manager<br />
SAFE QUARRY GUIDELINES TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK (QUARRIES) REGULATIONS 2008 31
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