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 1. Start-of-Shift Activities 
 Self evaluation  
 Check in/Tag in 
 Change clothes 
 Get W-65 
 Get CSE SR-100 
 Obtain PPE 
 Get spotter 
 Obtain tools 
 Obtain supplies 
 Meet with foreman 
 Enter the mine 
 2. Arrive at workplace 
 Exit mantrip 
 Conduct work place examination 
 Conduct work place examination 
 3. Conduct dust parameter exam 
 Energize machine 
 Check dust boxes  
 Check water boxes 
 Check suction on drill head 
 Check cut ventilation 
 Report completion of exam to f...  
 4. Pre-op on Roof Bolter 
 Ensure everyone is clear of th...  
 Check fire suppression 
 Check panic strip 
 Check operational controls 
 Check Tram controls 
 Check lights 
 Check bolts/pins on canopies 
 Check slate bar 
 Check grease gun 
 Check for probe 
 Check for torque wrench 
 Check for pre-op sticker 
 Look for hydraulic fluid leaks 
 5. Untitled 
 Tramming 
 6. Drill test holes  
 Drill test hole at least 1 foo...  
 Watch for steel to jump 
 Look, listen, and feel for cha...  
 Measure test hole  
 Mark test hole 
 Determine the length of bolts 
 7. Drilling and installing roof b...  
 Advance bolter 4 foot from la...  
 Set ATRS  
 Swing booms out no more than 4...  
 Set foot jack 
 Set canopy 
 Examine roof 
 Place starter steel in drill p...  
 Raise boom, put steel against ...  
 Drop boom and add pusher to fi...  
 Get resin 
 Get bolt and plate 
 Insert resin into hole 
 Insert bolt with plate 
 Push bolt up with boom within ...  
 Rotate 3 to 8 seconds 
 Push bolt and plate against ro...  
 Hold until resin sets up 
 Drop boom  
 Swing boom in 4 to 5 feet 
 Repeat drilling process 
 Torque first and third bolt on...  
 Torque second and fourth bolt ...  
 Make gas test with probe  
 Advance line curtain as boltin...  
 Bolt as close to face as possi...  
 Place reflectors/streamers on ...  
 Clean dust box every second cu...  
 8. Service roof bolter 
 Grease pot 
 Grease leveling arm 
 Grease swing arm 
 9. End of shift activities 
 Report conditions to foreman o...  
 Hang reflectors  
 Properly dispose of damaged re...  
 Move the machine to the last o...  
 De-energize machine if necessa...  
 Go to mantrip, do a head count 
 Tag out 
 Place methane spotter on charg...  
 Place cap light on charger 
 Make notations on white board ...  
 Go home 
Roof Bolter Operator
Start-of-Shift Activities Arrive at workplace Conduct dust parameter exam Pre-op on Roof Bolter Untitled Drill test holes Drilling and installing roof bolts Service roof bolter End of shift activities
1. Start-of-Shift Activities
Self evaluation
Am I rested
Can I keep my mind on the work today Priority 2
Am I drug and alcohol free Priority 3
Check in/Tag in
Change clothes
Get W-65 Priority 3
Conduct visual examination Priority 3
Seal and dents Priority 3
Get CSE SR-100 Priority 3
Check indicators Priority 3
Conduct visual examination Priority 3
Seal and dents Priority 3
Obtain PPE Priority 2
Metacarpal Gloves
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Metatarsal safety shoes
Leather boots strongly recommended
Respirator
Reflective material on clothing
Hard hat
Get spotter Priority 3
Check battery Priority 3
Zero out Priority 3
Obtain tools
Hammer
Channel locks
Cresent wrench
6" flat screw driver
Obtain supplies Priority 2
Bits
Inserts
Bit clips
Drill steel
Drill wrenches
Reflectors
Dust filters
Rope hangers
Meet with foreman Priority 2
Discuss roof control plan Priority 3
Bolted/unbolted areas
Attend safety talk Priority 2
Talk with previous shift bolter operator or check white board
Supplies
Condition of roof
Condition of bolting machine
Maintenance needed on roof bolter
Test holes
Entry width
Enter the mine
Get on mantrip Priority 2
Put on safety glasses Priority 2
Ensure everyone is seated before mantrip moves Priority 2
Ensure mantrip had been pre-oped
Ensure clearance is granted Priority 3
2. Arrive at workplace
Exit mantrip
Conduct work place examination Priority 2
Observe for mobile equipment Priority 3
Check for bad top Priority 3
Check for cracks, loose rock, taking on weight, water
Check for loose ribs Priority 3
Start at corner of last open crosscut
Check for cracks
Check for brows
Check for sloughage
Look for uneven bottom
Undulation
Check for slip/trip hazards
Look for crib blocks, rock, banding material, cable, bolts
Check ventilation Priority 2
Check fly pads Priority 2
Check line curtains Priority 2
Check for damaged bolts and bolt spacing Priority 3
Visually inspect roof bolter cable Priority 3
Check for flat places Priority 2
Check for torn jacket Priority 2
Ensure cable is hung properly Priority 2
Insulated hangers
Insulated wire
Correct and/or report any unsafe conditions Priority 3
Conduct work place examination Priority 2
Repeat examination for each cut bolted
Observe for mobile equipment Priority 3
Check for unsupported and bad top Priority 3
Check for cracks, loose rock, taking on weight, water
Scale loose top with slate bar, if necessary Priority 3
Spot bolt any area that can't be scaled Priority 3
Check for loose ribs Priority 3
Start at corner of last open crosscut
Cracks
Brows
Sloughage
Support or scale any loose ribs
Look for uneven bottom
Check for slip/trip hazards
Check ventilation before tramming through Priority 2
Check fly pads and line curtains
Curtain must be maintained within two rows of bolts at all times until it is within 10' of the face
Avoid standing behind line curtain
Check for methane with spotter Priority 3
1' from face/roof/rib
If magnet on head of miner is not used you must use a probe
Check for damaged bolts and wide bolt spacing Priority 3
Correct and/or report any unsafe conditions Priority 3
Ensure reflectors are installed on second row of bolts from face Priority 3
3. Conduct dust parameter exam
Energize machine
Check dust boxes Priority 2
seals
filters
latches
Check water boxes
Check suction on drill head Priority 2
Check cut ventilation Priority 3
Report completion of exam to foreman
Foreman is required to record
4. Pre-op on Roof Bolter
Ensure everyone is clear of the red zone Priority 3
Check fire suppression Priority 2
Check panic strip Priority 3
Check operational controls Priority 3
Make sure levers don't overlap or stick and proper "C" clips
Check boom up/down/rotation, foot jack, swing control, canopy jack, fast feed, torque valve, and boom extend
Check Tram controls Priority 3
Deck
Make sure levers don't overlap or stick and proper "C" clips