Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for shaft and structures inspection and maintenance
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to shaft and structures inspection and maintenance
- Receive, interpret and clarify inspection and maintenance schedules and hazard reports
- Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Perform equipment and work area pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for inspection and maintenance
- Check records for outstanding maintenance/ inspections and recorded defects to assess scope of work
- Identify replacement parts and service tools from the servicing schedule and obtain them from the appropriate stores area
- Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
- Coordinate and liaise with appropriate persons to arrange details of preparatory activities, timing and location of inspection and maintenance
- Obtain clearance from winder driver, or establish that start-up procedures have been completed, and the area is clear for operations
- Establish emergency contingency plans with winder driver should an underground emergency arise, and adhere to site emergency procedures
- Manage maintenance environmental issues
- Ensure area is properly ventilated before entry into work area
- Install overhead protection and guard rails in accordance with site procedures
- Check and prepare appropriate tools, measuring equipment, materials and services
- Conduct shaft maintenance
- Conduct work safely and efficiently and according to site procedures
- Perform all necessary isolations and tagging
- Establish communication system and perform checks
- Communicate with winder driver and others involved in maintenance of shafts and structures to ensure clear and safe maintenance operations
- Ensure person in charge of winder has placed winder in inspection/maintenance mode, including "inching"
- Perform inspection and maintenance work from top of conveyance
- Carry out maintenance in accordance with site procedures and/or maintenance instructions
- Complete inspection/maintenance and record any follow-up action in accordance with maintenance system requirements
- Ensure all safety devices are in place and any tags placed removed before shaft is returned to service
- Remove overhead protection and guard rails
- Ensure area is clear of foreign materials, communication equipment and tools, and meets an acceptable standard of cleanliness
- Conduct post-maintenance activities