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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop strategies to control effects of blasting on the environment
   • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
   • Identify and evaluate environmental hazards and controls, resulting from blasting, according to site requirements
   • Identify and analyse objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring
   • Evaluate and select monitoring device options according to site requirements
   • Prepare procedures for installing, establishing and operating monitoring systems
   • Formulate monitoring system maintenance program and procedures according to site requirements
   • Determine procedures for auditing, reviewing and updating of monitoring system according to site requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies
2. Implement environment monitoring systems
   • Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls according to site requirements
   • Implement procedures for installing and operating monitoring systems and equipment according to site requirements
   • Implement procedures for collecting and analysing environmental data according to site requirements
   • Process, record and report monitoring system data according to site requirements
   • Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions
   • Audit effectiveness of environmental control system in order and confirm blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements
   • Audit effectiveness of environmental control system in order and confirm that monitoring systems comply with statutory requirements
   • Audit effectiveness of environmental control system and confirm that recording systems are maintained according to site requirements and data is processed according to environmental management plan requirements
   • Review monitoring system and confirm that standards comply with legislative and site requirements

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment on at least two occasions, including:

planning and coordinating work

controlling the effects of blasting

identifying and evaluating environmental hazards and controls resulting from blasting and assessing their impact on blast design, including:

noise, vibration and airblast overpressure

flyrock

airborne contaminants, including dust and fumes

water pollution

auditing data and applying data to blasting strategies.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply legislation, documentation and procedures

work effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting, including:

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

providing clear and timely instruction and supervision of those involved in monitoring and controlling the effects of blasting.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment, including explosives and safety and health legislation

key procedures and documentation required to monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment, including maintenance surveys and procedures

effects of differing geological features and conditions on environmental conditions, including:

noise, vibration and airblast overpressure

flyrock

airborne contaminants, including dust and fumes

water pollution

effects of blasting on local communities and techniques for implementing and monitoring appropriate controls

principles and techniques for auditing data and applying data to blasting strategies

portable monitoring equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

principles and techniques for auditing and reviewing environmental control and monitoring systems

techniques for coordinating job activities with others.

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