This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, within:
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and interpret the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to mine occupational health and safety management plans 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 1.3. Identify and clarify roles and responsibilities, as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Plan and communicate and clarify individual responsibilities and tasks to relevant personnel 1.4. Identify, obtain and allocate resources and equipment required for the application of the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 1.5. Identify individual training needs 1.6. Identify, report and review the major hazards at the mine site in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan and review established procedures 1.7. Determine appropriate controls for hazards in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan and develop risk control measures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 1.8. Identify potential safety, health or hygiene risks in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan |
2. Apply Occupational Health and Safety Plan | 2.1. Determine requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Plan as applied to the mine site 2.2. Assess and communicate the nature and scope of the incidents in accordance with the emergency plan 2.3. Prepare an action plan in consultation with relevant work team members to maintain health and safety in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 2.4. Apply and monitor occupational health and safety plans and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 2.5. Apply procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on hazards in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan |
3. Monitor effectiveness of OHS control measures | 3.1. Monitor the application of health and safety procedures and control measures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Plan 3.2. Monitor the activities of the work group in relation to any major hazards identified at the mine site 3.3. Monitor the use, effectiveness and appropriateness of safety procedures including adequate personal protective equipment, systems and measures 3.4. Monitor systems and procedures for manual and assisted handling 3.5. Monitor the health aspects relevant to work activities and requirements 3.6. Monitor adequacy of control measures and revise where necessary 3.7. Action or recommend changes to improve the health and safety aspects of the job 3.8. Investigate and report any accident or near miss 3.9. Maintain OHS records of work injury, incidents, health and hygiene issues in accordance with OHS System and Plan and relevant legislation 3.10. Report OHS issues which need resolving by others |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply the mine occupational health and safety management plan: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures access, interpret and apply technical information communicate ideas and information plan and organise activities prepare and document procedures in a system apply and monitor mine site procedures and systems apply risk management processes and techniques conduct enquiries/investigations and prepare reports access, evaluate and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment / plant work with others and in teams identify health & hygiene training needs apply review and audit processes and techniques |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply the mine occupational health and safety management plan: legislative and industry OHS standards and compliance requirements appropriate work processes appropriate health and hygiene standards hazard identification and risk management observation and inspection methods potential impacts of drug and substance abuse on fitness for work personal protective equipment and measures manual handling codes and practices mine hazards associated with : hazardous substances, dusts, noise, vibration the mining processes explosives (where used) high-wall/low-wall failure and water ingress mining equipment and haul roads emergency procedures plant isolation techniques conventional signage techniques |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for applying mine occupational health and safety management plan implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of mine occupational health and safety management plans working with others to plan, prepare and apply mine occupational health and safety management plans provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying mine occupational health and safety management plans evidence of the consistent successful application of the mine occupational health and safety management plan |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to plan, prepare and apply mine occupational health and safety management plans provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of the mine occupational health and safety management plan |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Occupational Health & Safety Plan and system: | Should be available for each mine. This would outline he system of managing the mine to ensure it can be operated safely and specific plans to control any established hazards. |
Resources and materials may include: | selection and purchasing procedures materials safety data sheets (MSDS) risk assessment leading to standard operating procedures or plant mods health and safety audits training requirements for competency to operate maintenance procedures |
Hazard is defined as: | a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss |
Training may include: | induction competency training for work activities safety meetings involvement in defining work procedures tool box talks and circular updating safety information safety training sessions input into work procedures or mine development plans safety, health and hygiene inspections |
Major hazards in mines may include: | explosives and blasting potential for slope instability potential for fire or flooding potential for major machinery collapse health concerns, e.g. relating to specific materials being mined safety concerns, e.g. relating to the method of mining, material properties |
Controls for hazards may include: | elimination remove activity, engineering out hazards substitution use less hazardous materials, substances or processes separation isolate hazards from person by guarding, space or time separation administration adjusting the time or conditions of risk exposures training improving competency making tasks less hazardous to perform personal protective equipment (used as last resort) appropriately designed and properly fitted equipment to allow safety and health to be maintained in carrying out duties where there is some risk from exposure |
Risk is defined as: | The chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood |
Safety, health and hygiene risks may include those resulting from: | shift work and lack of sleep resulting in fatigue sanitation and hygiene requirements, including: potable water cleanliness and sanitation vermin control and eradication chemical and hazardous materials, including: industrial chemicals diesel, oils, hydraulic oils asbestos explosives dust, including: asthma, silicosis, asbestosis and other diseases of the lung failure of monitoring and analysis of dust, failure of dust control systems include filters, isolation, personal protective equipment failure to apply mine transport networks and rules, including: route traffic rules signage and barriers failure to apply personal protection, including those for: hearing eyes (industrial, radiation, ultra-violet, infra-red radiation, dust) respiratory protective devices hand, head, hair, feet protective clothing safety belts and harnesses failure to apply safety signs stress and stressors, including: drugs may, including: alcohol, nicotine prescription drugs illicit drugs and substances impact of drugs on fitness for work vibration hazards resulting from: hand operated equipment drilling equipment corrugated roads springs and seating noise management controls heat/cold exposure protection |
Incident is: | any unplanned event resulting in, or having a potential for injury, ill health, damage or other loss |
Records of injury, incidents, health and hygiene issues may include: | classification (injury, fatal injury, work days lost, employees, time frames etc) reporting parameters statutory reporting requirements investigation outcomes employee rehabilitation programs |
Occupational Health and Safety
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This unit contains employability skills.
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