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Shaft Sinking Inspection Act

Document daily safety and progress of shaft construction with this structured inspection act template. Record ventilation, ground support, lighting, emergency exits, depth excavated, lining installed, and any defects or observations. Open the template in our online editor to start.

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Shaft Sinking Inspection Act

No.SSI-2026-0714

1. General Information

Inspection date7/14/2026 Time7:00 AM — 7:45 AM
AddressVentilation Shaft 2, Thoresby Colliery, Mansfield NG21 0AB Basis for inspectionDaily safety and progress inspection per mining regulations
Expert Alan Foster , Inspector

2. Object of Inspection

Object nameVS-02 Technical conditionnot filled in

3. Safety Checklist

Ventilation AdequateNo Ground Support InstalledNo
Lighting AdequateNo Emergency Exits ClearNo

4. Progress Measurements

Depth Excavated: 2.5 Lining Installed: 2.0

5. Inspection Conditions

Inspection conditions are not selected.

6. Defects and Observations

No.Damage descriptionPhotos
1- 0.5not filled in

7. Additional Information

Identification was carried outShaft ID: VS-02
There are remarksAll safety items satisfactory. Progress: 2.5 m excavated, 2.0 m lining installed.

8. Inspection Participants

No.Full namePosition / statusComment
1Alan FosterInspectorPerformed inspection
2Brian CoxProject ManagerReviewed findings

Signatures

______________________________
Alan Foster, Inspector
______________________________
Alan Foster
______________________________
Brian Cox

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Purpose and Procedure for Drafting the Document

What Is a Shaft Sinking Inspection Act?

A shaft sinking inspection act is a formal document used to record the safety status and construction progress of a mine shaft during sinking operations. It includes checks on ventilation, ground support, lighting, and emergency exits, as well as measurements of depth excavated and lining installed. This template helps inspectors systematically capture all required data.

Key Sections of the Template

The template includes sections for inspection details, a safety checklist, progress measurements, defects and observations, and signatures. Each section contains fields for relevant data such as shift, ground conditions, defect types, and inspector and project manager signatures.

Who Uses This Document?

This document is typically used by mine inspectors, project managers, and safety officers during daily shaft sinking operations. It serves as a record for regulatory compliance and project monitoring.

Daily Shaft Sinking Operations

Inspectors use this act to document the condition and progress of shaft sinking each shift. It ensures that safety items are checked and progress is recorded systematically.

Regulatory Compliance

Mining regulations often require formal inspection records for shaft construction. This template helps meet those requirements by providing a structured format for data collection.

Project Management

Project managers review these acts to monitor construction progress, identify recurring issues, and plan corrective actions. The documented data supports decision-making.

Safety Audits

During safety audits, these inspection acts provide evidence that required checks were performed. They can be presented to auditors to demonstrate compliance.

Handover Documentation

When a shaft is completed or handed over to another team, the accumulated inspection acts serve as a record of the construction history and any defects encountered.

  1. 1

    Open the Template

    Open the shaft sinking inspection act template in the online editor. The template is pre-configured with all necessary sections and fields.

  2. 2

    Fill in Inspection Details

    Enter the inspection date, inspector name, shaft ID, and shift. Then proceed through the safety checklist, marking each item as adequate or not.

  3. 3

    Record Progress and Defects

    Measure and record depth excavated and lining installed. Note any defects or observations, attaching photos if needed. Finally, add signatures.

  4. 4

    Export and Share

    Once complete, export the document as a PDF or other format. Share it with the project manager and store it for regulatory records.

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Document Sections

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General Information

Record the inspection date, shift, shaft location, legal basis, and inspector details.

Object of Inspection

Identify the shaft by ID and note ground conditions.

Safety Checklist

Check safety items: ventilation, ground support, lighting, emergency exits.

Progress Measurements

Record progress measurements: depth excavated and lining installed.

Inspection Conditions

Describe ground conditions encountered during sinking.

Defects and Observations

List defects and observations such as cracks or instability.

Additional Information

Provide overall assessment and recommendations.

Inspection Participants

List the inspector and project manager involved.

Signatures

Capture signatures of the inspector and project manager.

Document Fields and Columns

General Information

Inspection date
Date of the inspection.
Time
Shift (day/night).
Address
Shaft location.
Basis for inspection
Regulatory basis for the inspection.
Expert
Name of the inspector.

Object of Inspection

Object name
Shaft ID.
Technical condition
Ground conditions encountered.

Defects and Observations

No.
Sequential number of the finding.
Element
Component or area affected.
Defect
Type of defect or observation.
Localization
Exact location of the finding.
Photos
Photographic evidence.
Damage description
Detailed description of the finding.

Inspection Participants

No.
Sequential number of the participant.
Full name
Full name of the participant.
Position / status
Role or job title.
Comment
Additional remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Photo Reports and Photo Tables

What is a shaft sinking inspection act?

A shaft sinking inspection act is a formal document used to record the safety status and construction progress of a mine shaft during sinking. It includes checks on ventilation, ground support, lighting, emergency exits, and measurements of depth excavated and lining installed. The template helps inspectors systematically capture all required data for compliance and project monitoring.

Who typically signs this inspection act?

The inspector who conducts the inspection and the project manager who reviews the findings typically sign the document. Their signatures confirm that the inspection was performed and the results are acknowledged.

Can I add photos to the shaft sinking inspection act?

Yes, the template supports attaching photos of the shaft overview, lining condition, and any defects. Using the photo report generator or mobile app, you can easily include visual evidence.

Is this template suitable for regulatory compliance?

The template provides a structured format that aligns with common regulatory requirements for shaft sinking inspections. However, exact compliance depends on your jurisdiction's specific rules. You can customize the template as needed.

How do I start using this template?

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