(For information purposes)
All inspections should include but should not be limited to the following to help reduce fire risk:
(a) | Compliance with explosives transport and storage procedures. |
(b) | The presence of No smoking or No naked flame signs in designated areas. |
(c) | Checks for flammable materials on equipment or in engine bays. |
(d) | Use of the hot work procedure and compliance with hot work permit requirements. |
(e) | Compliance with site housekeeping standards. |
(f) | Correct vehicle or parking requirements (e.g. only in designated areas). |
(g) | Compliance with combustible storage standards (e.g. in workshops and fuel storage areas). |
(h) | Competencies should be provided through competency-based training delivered through the site's training system. This system should include the proper recording of all training and competency assessments. |
(i) | The level of (adequate) fire-fighting competencies required to help reduce fire risk should include: |
• | All employees who work at the mine; |
• | Operators of mobile equipment and fixed plant; |
• | Employees involved in the transport or handling of explosives in magazines; |
• | Employees maintaining mobile equipment and fixed plant; and |
• | Electrical maintenance personnel. |