Safety Toolkit
Practical tools and checklists to help small-scale miners prevent accidents, protect workers and build a strong safety culture.
Safety Starts Before Work Begins
A safe mine is planned, inspected and managed every day.
Daily Safety Checklist
- Check PPE before work
- Inspect tools and equipment
- Identify site hazards
- Confirm safe access routes
- Brief workers before starting
PPE Toolkit
- Safety helmet
- Safety boots
- Reflective clothing
- Gloves
- Eye and dust protection
Hazard Awareness
- Unstable ground
- Open pits and shafts
- Moving machinery
- Dust and noise exposure
- Unsafe electrical connections
Equipment Safety
- Use trained operators
- Inspect machines daily
- Keep people away from moving parts
- Report faults immediately
- Switch off before maintenance
Health Protection
- Control dust exposure
- Provide drinking water
- Manage fatigue
- Use hearing protection
- Keep first aid available
Incident Reporting
- Report all accidents
- Record near misses
- Investigate causes
- Correct unsafe conditions
- Share lessons learned
Pre-Shift Safety Checklist
Use this before daily mining activities begin.
✓ Workers have correct PPE
✓ Equipment has been inspected
✓ Site hazards have been identified
✓ Emergency contacts are available
✓ First aid kit is accessible
✓ Unsafe areas are marked
✓ Workers understand the day's task
✓ Supervisor has approved start of work
Emergency Preparedness
Every mine site should have a simple emergency plan understood by all workers.
- Keep emergency contact numbers visible.
- Identify safe assembly points.
- Train workers on what to do during an accident.
- Keep first aid supplies available and accessible.
- Report serious incidents to the appropriate authorities.
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