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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for extrication and transport
   • Access, interpret and apply extrication and transport documentation
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and assess potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan
   • Fit appropriate safety equipment and navigate to incident site
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to the work activity
2. Select extrication method
   • Identify and assess type and extent of injuries to personnel
   • Assess incident and determine appropriate method of extricating persons and casualties
   • Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan
3. Contact, communicate and cooperate with emergency services
   • Assess the incident and determine emergency service assistance required
   • Contact emergency services and call in to mine
   • Establish the roles and responsibilities of the emergency service and communicate to rescue team members
   • Establish the roles and responsibilities of rescue team members in relation to emergency service people and communicate to both parties
4. Establish extrication system
   • Identify and obtain personal protective equipment and test for fit for service
   • Identify, locate and set up equipment for extrication
   • Test the extrication system
5. Extricate and stabilise casualty
   • Select and use extrication equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties
   • Perform primary and secondary assessments to check casualty’s condition
   • Identify and apply the life support requirements
   • Monitor casualty continually and record vital signs
6. Hand over casualty to emergency services
   • Communicate casualty information and vital signs to Incident Control and/or medical personnel
   • Hand over casualty to medical personnel
   • Communicate with medical personnel and provide assistance with casualty life support as instructed
7. Restore and refurbish equipment
   • Inspect all equipment used for any damage and record details according to workplace policies and procedures
   • Identify and dispose of contaminated medical waste
   • Repair or replace all defective equipment
   • Clean and sterilise equipment
   • Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
   • Return the rescue equipment to operational readiness
   • Process required written records and reports

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:

extricate and transport people involved in incidents in a manner that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on at least two occasions, including:

developing and applying contingency plans

reading mine plans and navigating in mines

reading maps and interpreting symbols

locating extrication equipment on mine site

locating and using ladders and other devices

operating gas testing and monitoring instruments

wearing and using escape apparatus

operating extrication equipment

locating and obtaining transport resources

locating and extricating casualties

assessing and reporting on incident and injuries.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

work effectively with others to undertake and complete the extrication and transporting of people involved in incidents that meet all the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

operate and communicate with radio equipment.

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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:

types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines

effects of hot and humid atmospheres

location and distribution of caches

trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms

location and purpose of a place of safety

guidance system and marker uses

key components and requirements of site emergency plans

implications of types of adverse environmental conditions

location of escape routes and alternative escape routes

functions of mine ventilation systems

types and effects of mine gases

rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

standby/emergency procedures for incident control

search procedures and techniques

roles of key external agencies

observation techniques

cross-infection precautions

types and availability of medical facilities

stretcher lashing techniques

accident investigation techniques.

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