Entry Examination and Making Safe (EEMS)

The Entry Examination and Making Safe (EEMS) leading practice focuses on a structured, crew-based approach to improving underground safety by ensuring all working areas are thoroughly inspected and made safe before mining begins.

Early entry examination and making safe enhances safety culture, reduces risk exposure and supports the mining industry’s commitment to Zero Harm. The leading practice creates a disciplined approach to workplace examination, hazard identification and risk reduction before production activities commence.

Key features

  • Full crew participation in daily workplace inspections
  • Standardised procedures for identifying and addressing hazards
  • Sign-off by all crew members to confirm that hazards were identified and mitigating actions have been put in place to reduce risk
  • Integration of behavioural communication and leadership strategies