A day in the life of an OCE

A day in the life of an OCE

Overview

This guide walks through a typical shift for an Open Cut Examiner using HazView. It shows how each part of the workflow fits together from pre-start to final report submission. The goal is to give new OCEs a clear picture of how HazView supports statutory requirements and daily operational work.


Start of Shift

Log in and open the map

Open HazView on your device and ensure the map loads correctly.
Confirm you can see active hazards, layers and your site imagery.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Screenshot of HazView map at shift start]

Review outstanding hazards

Select each active hazard in your inspection area.
Check TARP levels, controls, comments and any outstanding actions.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Hazard details panel open with controls and comments visible]

Check alerts

Open the alerts panel to see what changed during the previous shift.
Take note of escalated hazards or updated conditions.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Screenshot of alerts list]


During Inspection

Begin the inspection route

Select the Record Inspection button.
Walk your statutory inspection route while monitoring conditions.
Your inspection path turns green as you progress.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Map showing a green inspection line]

Review hazards on the ground

Select hazards as you encounter them.
Swipe up for full details.
Update status or TARP levels if conditions have changed.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Hazard open with Edit pencil icon highlighted]

Add new hazards

If you identify new hazards, log them immediately.
Accurate placement and photos help supervisors and incoming shifts.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Add Hazard form with map placement screen]

Complete checklists

If gas checks or other site checklists are required, submit them through the checklist tool.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Screenshot of the checklist interface]


After Inspection

Finalise updates

Once inspections are complete, make any final adjustments to hazard details.
Ensure your route is fully recorded on the map.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Full map view showing completed inspection coverage]

Move to the OCE Report Generator

Open oce.hazview.com on your device.
Incoming and outgoing examiners populate automatically based on inspection activity.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: OCE Report Examiner list screen]


Completing the OCE Report

Update keypoints

Add important operational notes for the incoming shift.
Include any changes in ground conditions, active controls or new hazards.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Keypoints section with editing pencil highlighted]

Review inspection coverage

Ensure all required areas are marked as inspected.
Green areas indicate successful coverage.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Inspection coverage map within OCE report]

Generate the report

Select Generate Report.
Review the summary, confirm details and prepare for printing.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: OCE Report preview page]

Submit and print

Submit the report to save it in the cloud.
Print a hard copy for signing if required by your site.

[PLACEHOLDER IMAGE: Submitted report confirmation screen]


End of Shift

Handover

Discuss critical updates with the incoming examiner.
Refer to keypoints, hazard changes and alerts raised throughout the shift.

Logout and sync

Ensure the app has synced before leaving site.
If offline during the shift, allow time for syncing once back in coverage.


Tips for OCEs

• Add hazards as soon as they are seen
• Use clear descriptions to avoid confusion for the next shift
• Check alerts daily to remain aware of site changes
• The more information you include, the smoother the handover
• Weekly review past hazards for trend awareness


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