Mexico Mining Safety Checklist

Comprehensive Mexico mining safety checklist covering underground operations, ventilation, and Secretaría de Economía mining regulations.

Industry: Mining
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
Role: Supervisor de Mina/Ingeniero de Seguridad
Total Items: 46
Compliance: NOM-023-STPS-2012, Ley Minera, Reglamento de la Ley Minera

Ventilación

Ventilation

¿Ventiladores principales funcionando?
¿Calidad del aire monitoreada?
¿Oxígeno ≥19.5%?

Fortificación

Ground support

¿Ademes instalados donde se requiere?
¿Anclas y pernos revisados?
¿Condiciones de techo verificadas?

Manejo de Explosivos

Explosives handling

¿Polvorín con seguridad?
¿Solo personal autorizado maneja explosivos?
¿Registros de uso al día?

Equipos y Maquinaria

Equipment and machinery

¿Equipos inspeccionados antes de uso?
¿Sistemas de seguridad funcionales?
¿Mantenimiento al día?

Preparación para Emergencias

Emergency preparedness

¿Refugios mineros equipados?
¿Autorescatadores disponibles?
¿Sistema de comunicación funcional?

Personal

Personnel

¿Personal capacitado?
¿Lámparas mineras funcionales?
¿EPP completo usado?

Pre-Inspection Setup & Documentation

Initial documentation and site preparation verification

Inspector Name
Inspection Date
Project Name / Job Number
Current Weather Conditions
Previous inspection findings reviewed?

Safety & Compliance Verification

Verify compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and site safety plan

Site safety plan posted and accessible?
All required permits current and displayed?
SDS/MSDS sheets available for all chemicals on site?
First aid supplies accessible and stocked?
Emergency contact information posted?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Verify all personnel have and are using appropriate PPE

Hard hats worn by all personnel?
Safety glasses/eye protection in use?
High-visibility vests worn where required?
Steel-toe/safety footwear worn?
PPE in good condition (no damage)?

Site Conditions & Housekeeping

General site conditions and housekeeping standards

Walkways and access routes clear of debris?
Adequate lighting in all work areas?
Trip hazards identified and addressed?
Waste properly contained and removed?

Equipment & Tools Condition

Verify all equipment and tools are in safe working condition

All equipment pre-use inspected today?
Machine guards in place and functional?
Electrical cords and connections in good condition?
Any defective tools removed from service?

Documentation & Sign-Off

Complete inspection documentation and corrective actions

All deficiencies documented with photos?
Corrective actions assigned with deadlines?
Supervisor notified of critical findings?
Inspector Signature
Additional Notes / Observations