UNDERGROUND MINE VENTILATION CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-SHIFT VENTILATION CHECKS ---
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Inspection Start Time
[ ] Ventilation Control Room Location
[ ] Main Fan Operational Status (Operational, Degraded, Not Operational)
[ ] Auxiliary Fan Operational Status (Operational, Degraded, Not Operational)
[ ] Main Fan Amperage (A)
[ ] Auxiliary Fan Amperage (A)
[ ] Notes/Observations
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- AIRFLOW MONITORING ---
[ ] Airflow Rate (m³/s)
[ ] Static Pressure (Pa)
[ ] Fan Status (Operating, Standby, Faulted)
[ ] Temperature (Celsius)
[ ] Monitoring Date
[ ] Monitoring Time
[ ] Monitoring Location (Ventilation Point)
[ ] Notes/Observations

--- VENTILATION CONTROLS INSPECTION ---
[ ] Fan 1 RPM
[ ] Fan 2 RPM
[ ] Damper 1 Position (Open/Closed/Partially Closed) (Open, Closed, Partially Closed)
[ ] Damper 2 Position (Open/Closed/Partially Closed) (Open, Closed, Partially Closed)
[ ] Air Pressure at Regulator A (kPa)
[ ] Notes on Control Operation or Issues
[ ] Last Calibration Date (Regulator A)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- DILUTION VENTILATION ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Methane Concentration (ppm)
[ ] Oxygen Concentration (%)
[ ] Carbon Dioxide Concentration (%)
[ ] Dust Concentration (mg/m³)
[ ] Ventilation Effectiveness (Qualitative) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Observations & Notes
[ ] Dilution Ventilation Control Status (Operational, Degraded, Non-Operational)

--- FIRE SUPPRESSION VENTILATION CHECKS ---
[ ] Fire Suppression Fan Status (Operational, Standby, Faulted)
[ ] Fire Suppression Fan RPM
[ ] Fire Water Spray Nozzle Condition (Clear, Partially Blocked, Blocked)
[ ] Last Fire Suppression System Test Date
[ ] Time of Fire Suppression System Activation (if applicable)
[ ] Notes on Fire Suppression Ventilation System Performance

--- EMERGENCY VENTILATION PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Emergency Ventilation System Activation Procedure Reviewed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Time to Activate Emergency Ventilation (minutes)
[ ] Brief Description of Actions Taken During Emergency Ventilation Activation
[ ] Date of Last Emergency Ventilation Drill
[ ] Time of Last Emergency Ventilation Drill Start
[ ] Emergency Ventilation Routes Verified Clear? (Main Route, Alternate Route 1, Alternate Route 2)
[ ] Signature of Person Verifying Emergency Ventilation Procedures

--- VENTILATION OBSTRUCTION CHECKS ---
[ ] Location of Obstruction Check (e.g., Face, Return Airway)
[ ] Potential Obstruction Types Observed (Rockfall, Equipment, Debris, Vegetation, Other)
[ ] Description of Obstruction (if any)
[ ] Estimated Obstruction Size (e.g., in meters/feet)
[ ] Obstruction Clearance Status (Cleared, Partially Cleared, Not Cleared)
[ ] Date of Clearance (if applicable)
[ ] Time of Clearance (if applicable)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- GAS MONITORING EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION ---
[ ] Calibration Date
[ ] Span Gas Concentration (ppm)
[ ] Zero Gas Concentration (ppm)
[ ] Reading at Zero Gas (ppm)
[ ] Reading at Span Gas (ppm)
[ ] Calibration Successful? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Calibration Notes (if applicable)
[ ] Calibrator Signature
[ ] Equipment ID

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Check Date
[ ] Check Time
[ ] Previous Incident Count (Last 12 Months)
[ ] Summary of Findings/Observations
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., airflow readings, gas monitoring reports)
[ ] Corrective Actions Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Description of Corrective Actions (If Yes)
[ ] Inspector Signature

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