Ground Failure

Exposure to failure of natural slopes and temporary or permanent slopes which are excavated or constructed in relation to mining activities or associated supporting infrastructure.                

Geotechnical Inspection and Monitoring Systems

Have I inspected the work area for geotechnical hazards?

Are there visible field controls that indicate design limits?

Is the work being performed within the design limits?

Slope Plan Execution

Did I receive a detailed handover for the bench/wall hazards?

Do I understand the geotechnical requirements that need to be implemented for the plan?

Awareness and Reporting

Have I communicated updates in conditions to the appropriate individuals?

Have I received the latest geotechnical update and do I understand it?

Do I understand how to look for cracking or potential ground failures?

Do I know what to do if I identify cracking or potential ground failures?

Do I know what signage and alerts are in place to identify 'hazard zones'?

Excavation/Trenching Execution

Is signage in place around excavation?

Does segregation/barricading limit access to the entire excavation or trenching?

Is swing radius protection in place around excavation equipment to keep people out of swing zones?

Are collapse protections/safeguards in place? (Slope, shore, rolling object protection, vehicle chocks, etc.)

Is access/exit safe and easily accessible?

Have all visible and concealed utilities been identified using utility location procedures?