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S19 – Drill Rig Inspection Checklist H&SM&I10

Site ........................................................................................................... Machine ............................................................................................ Date .........................
Item inspected M Tu W Th F S Su Action required Date completed
Before start up ✓ = OK 7 = defect
Check oil and water levels (hydraulic oil after start up) O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Complete a walk round inspection O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Are all high pressure connections chained? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
After start up (before moving off)
Check instruments are reading correctly O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Check the lights are OK O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Check the operation of the air conditioning/filtration (where applicable) O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Prior to drilling
Is suitable crest protection or fall arrestment equipment available? O O O O O O O 7 = stop and seek advice ...............................
Are holes marked and have you a suitable drill log sheet? O O O O O O O 7 = stop and seek advice ...............................
Daily

During Operation
Inspect for oil, water, or fuel leaks and unusual smells or noises O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Grease – in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Are the holes properly sealed by the rubber skirt? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Is the dust extraction equipment fully operational? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
At end of shift
Drain the air tanks O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
General
Are there any obvious signs of cracks, overhangs on/behind the face? O O O O O O O 7 = stop and seek advice ...............................
Is the brake operational? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Is your shelter up wind of the rig? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Is the compressor on level ground? O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................
Weekly

Seat and seat belt condition (where applicable) O O O O O O O 7 = stop and seek advice ...............................

Clean the cab (vacuum etc) O O O O O O O ...................................... ...............................

Signature of person carrying out inspection ............................................................................... Countersignature of management ....................................................................................

S19 – Drill Rig & Compressor Inspection Checklist H&SM&I10 - 1 / 1 Produced in association with The Institute of Quarrying
Issue 1 : Revision 1 - September 2012 © QMJ Publishing Ltd