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Surface Mine Haul Road & Mobile Equipment Safety Checklist

Verify haul road design, berms, traffic controls, and mobile haulage equipment safety features for a surface mine to prevent runaway, over-edge, and collision incidents.

30 CFR 56/57 Subpart H30 CFR 56.9MSHA Berms/GuardrailsSAE J1116

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Road Design & Berms

  • Are berms or guardrails provided on elevated roadways where a drop-off exists that could cause injury? *
  • Is berm mid-axle height at least the height of the largest vehicle's tire using the roadway? *
  • Are road width, grade, and curve design suitable for the largest haulage equipment in use? *
  • Are road surfaces maintained to control dust, water, and traction hazards? *

Traffic Controls & Right-of-Way

  • Are traffic rules, right-of-way, and speed limits established and communicated to operators? *
  • Are intersections, dump points, and blind areas controlled with signs, signals, or spotters? *
  • Are light and heavy vehicle interactions managed with buffer zones or separation? *

Mobile Equipment Condition

  • Are pre-operational (pre-shift) inspections of mobile equipment performed and defects reported? *
  • Are service brakes and parking brakes tested and capable of holding the equipment on grade? *
  • Are ROPS/FOPS, seat belts, backup alarms, and horns present and functional? *
  • Are windshields, mirrors, cameras, and lighting adequate for operator visibility? *

Dump Points & Parking

  • Are dump-point berms or bumper blocks provided and of adequate size? *
  • Are procedures in place for chocking, blocking, or lowering equipment when parked or left unattended? *
  • Are edge conditions at dump points inspected before dumping? *

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