The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislation which may include Acts and regulation dealing with: mining safety and health mine inspection OHS explosives organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Equipment is: | any piece of equipment with remote capabilities and may include: drill rig integrated tool carrier LHD rock breaker bogger (mucking) recommended/required PPE laser camera proximity device load-shifting equipment shot-creting sprays dozer |
Remote may include: | hard wire (cable) radio signal |
Pre-start checks may include: | approved remote testing areas computer systems display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels) remote controls visual and audio warning devices and lights |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | communication failure remote failure spillage unauthorised personnel unsafe ground visibility |
Environmental issues may include: | dust fumes heat noise visibility water |
Start-up, park and shutdown procedures may include: | manual remote operations |
Barricades may include: | barricade tape, lasers cables across drive (e.g. wire, chain) witches hats |
Signage may include: | flashing lights worded signs |
Emergency procedures may include: | clean up equipment shutdown procedures evacuation procedures First Aid notification of authorities safety equipment use of personal protective equipment |
Dust suppression and extraction methods may include: | mobile/fixed sprays screens (vent doors, vent blinds) use of water trucks ventilation bags operational watering down site fans |
Safe location may include: | approved operating area cuddie operating distance from unit |
Appropriate operating distance may include: | distance of person to and from brow proximity of equipment to operator |
Ground conditions may include: | broken ground dry location of water table noise slope of working surface stability of ground stable ground (compaction) amount of scale ventilation characteristics (fumes, dust) visibility wet |
Secured location may include: | remote stored under lock and key |
Operator maintenance may include: | cleaning greasing inspect battery charges service cables tightening loose fittings |
Clean may include: | degreasing forced air steam cleaning water |