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Apply spontaneous combustion management measures

Apply spontaneous combustion management measures

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU402D
State Code
WH358
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply spontaneous combustion management measures in Coal mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist rolesLicensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to apply spontaneous combustion management measures
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management measures, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing
  • 1.5 Access, read, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
  • 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Identify and recognise hazards
  • 2.1 Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion
  • 2.2 dentify hazards related to mine gases and variations in barometric pressure
  • 2.3 Identify the effects of mine ventilation structures and the potential to bring about spontaneous combustion
  • 2.4 Identify and clarify physical spontaneous combustion indicators relevant to the work area
  • 2.5 Identify and clarify gaseous spontaneous combustion indicators relevant to the work area.
  • 2.6 Identify the range of causes of spontaneous combustion hazards related to the underground coal stowage and conveyor systems
3. Identify and clarify operational requirements and control measures
  • 3.1 Identify methods and purposes of the mine atmosphere monitoring systems
  • 3.2 Identify the methods and purposes of control measures for the elimination or minimisation of spontaneous combustion risks
4. Implement and contribute to spontaneous combustion management measures
  • 4.1 Monitor and report on the spontaneous combustion status of the local work area
  • 4.2 Minimise hazards associated with the stowage of coal through: inspections and monitoring; maintenance of high standards of housekeeping; timely reporting of situations requiring further actions
  • 4.3 Identify and report errors or omissions in spontaneous combustion procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX00 RIIMCU217 Apply spontaneous combustion management measures Unit of competency