Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or technical specialist role, within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the fundamentals of human disease and injury | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to health and hygiene management in coal mines 1.2. Identify the causal chainand focus of common diseases 1.3. Identify the causes, symptoms and impacts of stress on employee health and effectiveness 1.4. Identify the potential impacts of shift work on employee health and effectiveness 1.5. Identify the potential impacts of drug and substance abuse on employee health and effectiveness |
2. Incorporate health and hygiene factors into the work environment | 2.1. Identify, analyse and use legislative and industry standards as the basis for health and hygiene activities 2.2. Incorporate health and hygiene factors into mine operational planning and management systems |
3. Incorporate health and hygiene factors into mine safety management plans | 3.1. Establish and resource work injury recording systems 3.2. Establish sanitation and hygiene infrastructure and systems 3.3. Establish chemical and hazardous substances control systems 3.4. Establish atmospheric and dust control measures 3.5. Establish and maintain mine transport networks and rules |
4. Establish health and hygiene protection measures for individuals | 4.1. Establish, review and update individual medical recruitment and re-appraisal measures 4.2. Establish and resource health and hygiene training systems and programs. 4.3. Establish and resource personal protectiveequipment systems and measures. 4.4. Establish and resource systems and procedures for manual and assisted handling |
5. Establish control measures for operational health and hygiene hazards | 5.1. Analyse health hazards related to mine lighting and establish systems and procedures 5.2. Analyse health hazards associated with vibration and establish systems and procedures 5.3. Analyse health hazards associated with noise and establish systems and procedures 5.4. Analyse health hazards associated with exposure to extremes of heat/cold and establish systems and procedures 5.5. Analyse health hazards associated with equipment and materials and establish systems and procedures 5.6. Analyse health hazards associated with atmospheric conditions and incorporate control measures and systems into the ventilation/gas management plans 5.7. Analyse health hazards associated with the handling, storage and conveyance of explosives and establish systems and procedures 5.8. Analyse health hazards associated with radiation and radiation sources and establish systems and procedures |
Required Skills
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 incorporate health and hygiene factors into mine management: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures access, interpret and apply technical information communicate ideas and information apply procedures for planning and organising activities apply procedures for preparing and documenting policies, plans and procedures apply risk management processes and techniques apply procedures for conducting enquiries / investigations and preparing reports access, evaluate and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment / plant work with others and in teams 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 incorporate health and hygiene factors into mine management: legislative and industry health and hygiene standards and compliance requirements health and hygiene policy requirements procedures and techniques for establishing health and hygiene objectives, targets, performance indicators and criteria health and hygiene management systems information support requirements and options risk management and control theory and processes continuous improvement processes and techniques fundamentals of human disease and injury causes, symptoms and impacts of stress on employees potential impacts of drug and substance abuse individual medical standards and examination systems rehabilitation options, processes and techniques personal protective equipment and measures manual handling codes and practices sanitation and hygiene infrastructure and operational requirements mine hazards associated with hazardous substances and the likely impacts on personnel chemical information management systems mine hazards associated with atmosphere and the likely impacts on personnel atmosphere and dust control and protection systems mine hazards associated with mining processes and the likely impacts on personnel health hazards associated with exposure to heat/cold conditions hazards associated with explosives health hazards associated with radiation and radiation sources mine hazards associated with equipment and plant and the likely impacts on personnel equipment/plant safeguarding options and techniques equipment/plant isolation techniques health hazards associated with lighting health hazards associated with vibration health hazards associated with noise mine transport network design and planning requirements conventional signage techniques area isolation techniques health and hygiene training requirements and systems |
Evidence Required
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 the incorporation of health and hygiene requirements into mine management implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient incorporation of health and hygiene factors into mine management the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes working with others to incorporate health and hygiene requirements into mine management timely completion of the incorporation of health and hygiene requirements into mine management |
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 civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to 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 identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's: working with others to incorporate health and hygiene requirements into mine management consistent and timely gaining of approval of health and hygiene requirements in mine management provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the application of health and hygiene requirements in mine management |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 |
Health and hygiene factors for inclusion in safety systems and plans may include | policy accountability supervision workforce involvement physical environment risk assessment practices work planning external information medical / first-aid rehabilitation |
The causal chain and focus of common disease may include: | basic cell structure basic DNA sites where toxic substances can cause disease routes of entry routes of exit physic injuries routes of entry for disease, including: the mechanisms covering inhalation absorption ingestion |
Common disease may include the fundamental causes and effects of: | lung disease chronic bronchitis emphysema heart disease pulmonary oedema pulmonary fibrosis cancers hypersensitivity occupational asthma alveoli tis dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis skin cancer poisoning nervous system disease circulatory system disease |
Common disease related to routes of exit may include: | liver kidney bladder reproductive systems cover the latency potential |
Stressors (cause of stress) may include: | environmental factors bad workplace design work hazards job design job monotony contractual conditions esteem values relationship difficulties lack of control physical impairments |
Stress effects may include: | fatigue anxiety hypertension depression hostility and aggression psychosomatic complaints neuroses They may be associated/linked with: bronchial asthma nervous rashes diabetes some cancers |
Shift work responses are related to circadian rhythms (24 hour rhythms) and may result in: | disturbed or inadequate sleep fatigue depression and neuroses dependence on drugs susceptibility to sickness disturbed family and social life |
Drugs and substances may include: | alcohol nicotine drugs and prescription other medicinal drugs illicit drugs and substances |
Work injury recording systems may include: | definitions (occupational injury, fatal injury, work days lost, employees, time frames) data management reporting parameters reporting investigation |
Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure may include: | systems for water (potable) and waste water maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation toilets washing facilities hand basins crib rooms / dining areas shower / changing facilities vermin control and eradication drainage of stagnant water waste decaying wood refuse disposal sheltered reception areas regular checking processes |
Chemical and hazardous substances in mines may include: | industrial chemical diesel hydraulics oils liquefied petroleum gas polyurethane asbestos |
Chemical and hazardous substance control measures may include: | elimination substitution isolation and protection engineering controls (ventilation, containment etc) safe work practices personal protective equipment and new product management measures (need, assessment, controls, surveillance, induction and training) |
Dust control measures may include: | establishment of a dust control program monitoring and analysis of dust identification and responses to dust problems selection and application of appropriate methods to determine dust concentrations |
Mine transport networks and rules may include: | route speed limits controls signage mine and mine working planning, including: health and hygiene factors related to historical area region data mine plans (currency comprehensives, accuracy, surveys, reporting systems (dangerous occurrences, conditions, incidents) materials handling systems and capacities hung pass / chutes / bins systems confined spaces and trenches and similar hazardous constructions |
Medical recruitment and re-appraisal measures may include: | common medical examination requirements frequency of examinations and hot/cold work replacement assessment common medical examination coverage including: medical history physical characteristics (height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing) physical examination (central nervous system, digestive system, heart and lungs, muscular-skeletal system) biological measurement (urinalysis, blood tests) electrocardiograms stress tests |
Personal protection may include those for: | hearing eyes (industrial, radiation, ultra-violet, infra-red radiation) respiratory protective devices hand (gloves) head feet (boots) long hair protective clothing safety belts and harnesses |
Mine lighting requirements may include: | general work areas personal lighting for underground use machinery mounted lighting systems visual displays emergency lighting systems |
Vibration hazards may contribute to, or result in: | bone damage stomach and digestive problems heart problems varicose veins varicocle piles disruption to the nervous system resulting in: weakness fatigue loss of appetite irritability headache insomnia impotence |
Vibration hazard analysis may include: | extent of damage factors (time of exposure, vibration frequency rate, amplitude of vibration) types of vibration (whole body vibration, VLF whole body vibration, LF whole body vibration hand-arm vibration (vibration white fingers) vibration controls, including vibration surveys, establishment of vibration limits establishment of targets for vibration limits provision of training in vibration measurement establishment, implementation and monitoring of vehicle/equipment design criteria (operation, seating, mountings, portable machinery) |
Noise management controls may include: | establishment of noise limits regular measurement and recording of noise engineering/design of noise controls establishment of noise protection zones identification provision and testing of noise protection equipment adequate training of personnel appropriate audiometric testing regime |
Heat exposure protection may include: | adequate training of personnel measurements of heat stress index monitoring of index and employees establishment of cool rest areas provision of cool water provision of canopies, cabins and approaching clothing |
Equipment and materials safety strategies may include: | selection and acquisition procedures materials safety data sheets (MSDS) risk assessment health and safety audits work procedures training requirements for operation maintenance procedures |
Atmosphere and ventilation measures may include: | identification of air standards (oxygen, impurities, contaminants, dust) establishment of appropriate evaluation and air quality control systems assessment of protection needs authorisation for nominated activities maintenance of adequate records of air quality levels |
Explosive control systems may include: | legislative requirements selection and procurement storage conveyance handling handling of old / deteriorated stock misfires entry after blasting charging inspections initiation storms electronic risks |
Training may include: | induction on-the-job discussions safety meetings OHS committees circulars safety training sessions encouragement incentives input into developments health and hygiene inspections |
Sectors
Occupational Health and Safety
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.