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Implement the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan

Implement the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRAI507D
State Code
WH628
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan in Coal mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in in management or technical specialist rolesNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground coal mine mechanical plant management documentation 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Access, interpret and clarify the underground mine mechanical plant management plan
  • 1.6 Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities, to all involved persons
  • 1.7 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation
  • 1.8 Identify training needs and prepare training plans
  • 1.9 Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to underground mine mechanical plant management procedures
2. Implement the hazards and risk control options and measures
  • 2.1 Implement procedures for the explosion protection of mechanical equipment
  • 2.2 Implement procedures to control flammable environment
  • 2.3 Implement procedures to control hazards caused by disruption to the mine ventilation system
  • 2.4 Implement fire protection and prevention procedures on mechanical equipment
  • 2.5 Implement procedures to control engine pollutants. initiated from or created by mechanical equipment
  • 2.6 Implement procedures for control of hazardous substances initiated from or used by mechanical equipment
  • 2.7 Implement procedures to maintain the integrity of safety critical functions of mechanical equipment
  • 2.8 Implement procedures to control hazards in lifting and towing systems for mechanical equipment
  • 2.9 Implement procedures to protect people in their interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the underground environment
  • 2.10 Implement procedures to control hazards for energy dissipation and isolation systems on mechanical equipment
  • 2.11 Implement procedures to prevent failure of winding and personnel transport equipment
3. Audit the management plan
  • 3.1 Review the effectiveness of the underground mine mechanical plant management systems in accordance with the requirement of the underground Mine Mechanical Plant Management Plan
  • 3.2 Audit the maintenance program and procedures in accordance with the underground Mine Mechanical Plant Management Plan and statutory requirements
  • 3.3 Audit recording and reporting systems in accordance with the underground Mine Mechanical Plant Management Plan
  • 3.4 Audit the mechanical plant management training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the underground Mine Mechanical Plant Management Plan
  • 3.5 Report audit findings and recommendations
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFH2 RII40420 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations Qualification