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: | legislative procedures including Acts and regulation dealing with:mining safety and healthmine inspectionOHSexplosivesorganisational and site requirements and procedures including:clean upemergency proceduresequipment shutdown and isolation proceduresevacuation proceduresFirst Aidnotification of authoritiespermit-to-work systemssafety equipmentuse of personal protective equipmentportable electric apparatus proceduresfall arrestor and harness proceduresconfined spacesmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Equipment utilised for skip operations may include: | winding enginebucketcageskippower supplies and equipment |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | blockages or obstructionscommunication failureoversized materialspillageunauthorised personnelunsafe groundpoor visibilityexplosionasphyxiation and drowning |
Start-up procedures may include: | external damage/defects/wearcleanliness of skip operating stationcomputer systemsdanger/out of service tagsdisplay instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)loose wheelslubricant/hydraulic/coolant levelsidle positioned and runninglight positioning and cleanlinessmissing/loose boltsoil leakspersonal proximityportable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)skip door (including locking arms)skip ropevisual and audio warning devices and lightsweigh machines |
Environmental issues may include: | dustfumesnoisewaterheatflammable and noxious gasesflammable dust |
Materials may include: | graveloreoverburdenoxidised wasterejectsroad basesandsulphide rock filltailings |
Factors which affect the capacity of skip may include: | duration of operationefficient and safe operating speedoperating limitationstype of activities performedweight and/or load limitations |
Site conditions may include: | air quality and quantitydryness of materialnoiseventilation characteristics (fumes, dust)visibilitywet material |
Indicators may include: | computer indicatorsskip indicators |
Contaminants may include: | consumablesdebrisexplosivesmetal bucket teethmetal or steel rodspipingplastictimberback-fill |
Blockage may include: | oversize materialscontaminants |
Safety provisions may include: | barricadessafety guardsvisible signage |
Remove blockages may include: | firingwater flushinghot work (including cutting, welding etc) |
Operator maintenance may include: | greasingreplacing broken or missing boltsrope adjustmentsskip door adjustmentstightening loose fittings |
Clean may include: | degreasingforced airsteam cleaningvacuumwater |