Mine Site Safety Gear Checklist for Maintenance Crews
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Maintenance crews face some of the highest risks on a mine site: working on heavy machinery, stored energy, vehicles and tight spaces. Having the right mine site safety equipment ready before a job starts makes a real difference. Use this checklist alongside your site’s safety management system.
This checklist is general guidance only. Always follow your site procedures and the requirements of your state regulator, such as Resources Safety & Health Queensland or the NSW Resources Regulator.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection
- High-visibility clothing
- Safety boots and suitable gloves
- Respiratory protection where dust or fumes are present
Learn more about personal protective equipment.
Isolation and Stored Energy
- Personal danger tags and locks
- Isolation points identified for each machine
- Means of releasing hydraulic and pneumatic pressure
See lockout/tagout for background.
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Safety
Wheel chocks
Chock vehicles before working on them. See our guide to mining wheel chocks.
Barricading and signage
Mark out work areas so vehicles and people keep clear.
Guarding
Make sure machine guards are in place and undamaged before equipment is returned to service. Read about urethane guards for underground equipment.
Housekeeping
- Hoses and leads stored on reels, not across walkways. See choosing hose reels for mine sites
- Spill kits for oil and hydraulic fluid
- Tools and parts stored securely
Emergency Equipment
- First aid kit and trained first aider
- Fire extinguishers suitable for the hazards
- Communication equipment for remote or underground work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What safety equipment do mine maintenance crews need?
Typical essentials include PPE, isolation locks and tags, wheel chocks, barricading, guards, spill kits, fire extinguishers and first aid equipment.
Who regulates mine safety in Australia?
Mine safety is regulated by each state and territory, for example Resources Safety & Health Queensland and the NSW Resources Regulator. Safe Work Australia develops national WHS policy.
Why are wheel chocks important for maintenance work?
Chocks help prevent unintended vehicle movement while crews are working on or around mobile equipment.
Does Mining Parts Australia supply site safety products?
Yes. We supply wheel chocks, hose reels and custom urethane guards with Australia-wide delivery.
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