Observation Forms

Attachment G

Observation Forms

Self-Escape Emergency Project Observation Forms

This information shall be completed throughout the visit.

Equipment/Process	Notes
Evacuation Routes Signage Clearly signposted Lifelines (direction indicators, man doors, SCSR cache, refuge) Language/clarity Visibility (location, primary field of view) Suitable for conditions Use of symbols/graphics/visuals Location at key decision making points
Evacuation lighting/symbols Luminance (in likely conditions) Visibility (location, primary field of view) Use of symbols Meaning clarity Directional Helmets, other
Mine Maps Clear indication of own location Clarity of primary/secondary evacuation routes Cross overs SCSR caches marked Escape mechanisms marked (e.g., capsule, elevator) Refuge areas Mine phones and phone lines Colorur coding of areas/symbols Quantity /locations of mine maps Accuray/updated
Escape Mechanisms Transport (e.g., escape pod, elevator, refuge) Location signage Lighting Signage Reflectivity Colorur coding Visibility (location, primary field of view) Suitable for conditions Use of symbols/ graphics/visuals Instructional/clarity Serviceable Easy to use Instructions and practice during drill
SCSR Cache Storage area Signage Clearly signposted Clarity of instructions Visibility (location, primary field of view) Suitable for conditions Use of symbols/ graphics/visuals Serviceable Easy to use Instructions and practice during drill (see observations)
Team Related Linking mechanisms to keep together Sharing equipment Comms: hand signals, radio, etc Other
Miner Instructional/Training Displays Format Sound quality Clarity Location (visibility, primary field of view) Coverage (content) Emphasis (e.g. affecting perceptions) Suitable for conditions Use of symbols Quantity/spacing Areas of coverage (e.g. elevators, escape routes) Location at key escape/refuge points
Communications Sound quality, e.g. within: Elevators Escape routes Continuous mining areas Long wall mining areas Refuge Moving vehicles (e.g., rail or rubber) Content of message Clarity Relevance Communications between: Escape team members Team leader and team members With topside – who and what Emergency comm systems Backup comms/systems
Personnel Location Tracking Matrix tracking system Devices present on miner helmets Information recorded Where and how used Ease of use Backup system Sign in/out of mine?? Information recorded Where and how used Ease of use
Debrief/Review Conducted after drill Content Lead by: Attended by: