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Examine and maintain mine safety

Examine and maintain mine safety

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWHS402D
State Code
WH758
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
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
50
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to examine and maintain mine safety in Coal mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles where risk needs to be managed.Licensing, 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.Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain familiarity with operational and safety activities
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine safety legislation and documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, analyse and confirm operational information in the form of handover reports, work instructions and verbal briefings
  • 1.3 Obtain and clarify operational forecast information and confirm with appropriate management authorities
  • 1.4 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data to complete all allocated tasks
  • 1.5 Obtain, interpret and apply to all work activities, legislative and site requirements
  • 1.6 Access and apply safety information and procedures
  • 1.7 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during the work activity
2 Examine operations
  • 2.1 Conduct inspections
  • 2.2 Respond to instances of non-compliance which endanger personnel
  • 2.3 Discuss inspection findings with responsible parties and initiate appropriate response
  • 2.4 Prepare written record of results for inspections and process records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB709 RIIOHS402A Examine and maintain mine safety Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW22 RIIWHS402E Examine and maintain mine safety Unit of competency