A TBS PRODUCT

O V E R V I E WThe Collar Keeper™ is a product designed to be inserted into the blasthole immediately after drilling and remains in the blasthole through until stemming.

Its primary aim is to protect the hole from potential collapse of the pre-conditioned material, vehicle damage and fall back into the holes. Our patented design allows for easy handling and insertion into the blasthole. The product range is colour coded for quick recognition and correct selection for blast hole diameters.

LO A D I N G P R O C E D U R E

351mm 311mm 270mm 251mm 229mm 200mm 165mm 140mm13 3/4 ” 12 1/4 ” 10 5/8” 9 7/8 ” 9 ” 7 7/8 ” 6 1/2 ” 5 1 /2 ”

89-127mm

A P P L I C AT I O N G U I D E

The Collar Keeper™ is to be applied into the blasthole immediately after the drill has moved safely away from the collar. Hole ID numbering and information can be written directly onto the top of the panel and then repeat-ed with every rotational use.

After hole loading, the Collar Keeper™ can then be pulled up into a funnel shape as an aid prior to stemming. An offsider can support the product and locate the initiation lead behind to protect it from the harsh stemming material.

STEP 1Roll one side of the

Collar Keeper™ over to meet the

other

STEP 2Join the central and lower handles and

grasp

STEP 3Position yourself

over the Blasthole for insertion

STEP 4Maintain grip and slide into the open hole retaining the

central grasp

STEP 5After placing into the hole, slide the

Collar Keeper™ into desired location

ASSESSED RISK LEVEL DESCRIPTION OF RISK LEVEL ACTIONS

LOW If an incident were to occur, there would be little likelihood that an injury would result. Undertake the activity with the existing controls in place.

MEDIUM If an incident were to occur, there would be some chance that an injury requiring First Aid would result. Additional controls may be needed.

HIGH If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that an injury requiring medical treatment would result. Controls will need to be in place before activity is undertaken.

EXTREME If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that a permanent, debilitating injury or death would result.

Consider alternatives to doing the activity. Significant control measures will need to be implemented to ensure safety.

C O R R E C T U S E

R I S K A S S E S S M E N T – C o l l a r K e e p e r ™

R I S K L E V E L A S S E S S M E N T

INCORRECT APPLICATION CORRECT APPLICATION CORRECT APPLICATION

KEY STEPS HAZARDS IDENTIFIEDINITIAL

RISK RATING

MITIGATION MEASURESFINAL RISK

RATING

Remove Collar Keeper (CK) from Drill Rig

Remove Collar Keeper (CK) from Drill Rig 3 / 3

Ensure Drill is not operationalEnsure Driller has visual contact & aware

of movement2 / 3

Place CK on the ground to

commence scrolling

Rough / uneven surfacesBending back to reach CK 3 / 2 Survey ground for correct path

Bending knees to reduce load on back 2 / 2

Scroll CK using grab handles

Pinch points on grab handlesCK springing back to flat shape 3 / 2 Gloves

PPE 2 / 2

Place CK into the blasthole

Walking over rough groundLosing balance on ground with CK in hand

Back strain when loading into blasthole

3 / 2

Keep eyes on pathway / select pathEnsure adequate feet stance for

balance Bend knees for reduced risk

2 / 2

Release handles Pinch points when releasing handles 2 / 2 Keep eyes on hands and release carefully 2 / 2

Move up or down to preferred position Back strain when lowering / lifting CK 3 / 2 Maintain straight back

Bend knees and move carefully 2 / 2

LIKELIHOODCONSEQUENCE

INSIGNIFICANT MINOR MODERATE MAJOR CRITICAL

ALMOST CERTAIN MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH EXTREME EXTREME

LIKELY LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH EXTREME

POSSIBLE LOW MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH

UNLIKELY LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH

RARE LOW LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM

CONSEQUENCES DESCRIPTION OF CONSEQUENCES

1. INSIGNIFICANT No treatment required.

2. MINOR Minor injury requiring First Aid Treatment (e.g. minor cuts, bruises, bumps.

3. MODERATE Injury requiring medical treatment or lost time.

4. MAJOR Serious injury (injuries) requiring specialist medical treatment or hospitalisation.

5. CRITICAL Loss of life, permanent disability or multiple serious injuries.

LIKELIHOOD DESCRIPTION OF LIKELIHOOD

1. RARE Will only occur in exceptional circumstances.

2. UNLIKELY Not likely to occur within the foreseeable future, or within the project life cycle.

3. POSSIBLE May occur within the foreseeable future, or within the project life cycle.

4. LIKELY Likely to occur within the foreseeable future, or within the project life cycle.

5. ALMOST CERTAIN Almost certain to occur within the foreseeable future or within the project life cycle.