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PSWA1 Basic Safe Operation of Winders Checklist

by Jade Winterton, from the Community

This PSWA1 assessor direct observation checklist supports safe operation of mining winders and hoists. It guides assessors and operators through risk assessment and near miss reporting, UK Mines Regulations 2014 requirements, winder communications and signaling, speed, braking and safety circuits, setup and shutdown procedures, maintenance tasks and logging, and emergency procedures for shaft incidents, evacuation, and alternative winding systems. Use it to verify competency, document tests, and standardize safe practices around shafts and winding equipment.

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