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Examine and maintain mine safety

Examine and maintain mine safety

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWHS402E
State Code
OBW22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to examine and maintain mine safety in coal and metalliferous mining. It includes conducting routine and non-routine examinations of site activity and investigation procedures for noncompliance issues identified.It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform a broad range of operational activities in their area of responsibility and are responsible for monitoring a safe work environment.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain familiarity with operational and safety activities
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply mine safety legislation and documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Obtain and clarify operational forecast information and confirm with appropriate management authorities according to site requirements
  • 1.4 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data according to job requirements
  • 1.5 Obtain, interpret and apply legislative and site requirements to all work activities
  • 1.6 Access and apply safety information and procedures according to legislative and site requirements
  • 1.7 Coordinate activities with others within scope of own role
2. Examine operations
  • 2.1 Conduct inspections according to legislative and site requirements
  • 2.2 Respond to instances of non-compliance according to legislative and site requirements
  • 2.3 Discuss inspection findings with responsible parties and initiate response according to legislative and site requirements
  • 2.4 Prepare and process records of inspections results according to legislative and site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH758 RIIWHS402D Examine and maintain mine safety Unit of competency