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Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan

Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU501E
State Code
OBV82
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement spontaneous combustion management plans in coal mining, including implementing and reviewing mine atmosphere and monitoring measures and spontaneous combustion control measures.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles. They generally monitor 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. Identify and apply resources to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and implement spontaneous combustion management plan documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
  • 1.3 Identify situations where trigger levels are reached and implement response procedures according to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 1.4 Review spontaneous combustion procedures and implement identified improvements according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Implement identified spontaneous combustion management plan training requirements
2. Implement mine atmosphere monitoring measures
  • 2.1 Implement procedures for installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring systems according to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 2.2 Implement systems and procedures for collecting mine gas samples according to spontaneous combustion management plan
3. Monitor and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  • 3.1 Implement system for identification and inspection of spontaneous combustion indicators according to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 3.2 Monitor sensory spontaneous combustion indicators, analyse and investigate variations and implement corrective action according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
  • 3.3 Monitor gaseous spontaneous combustion indicators, analyse and investigate variations and implement corrective action according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
  • 3.4 Process records and reports according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
  • 3.5 Implement emergency and evacuation procedures according to safety management system and site requirements
4. Implement and audit spontaneous combustion control measures
  • 4.1 Implement ventilation control measures according to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 4.2 Implement ventilation monitoring systems and surveys for system status assessment according to combustion management plan
  • 4.3 Implement inertisation as required and according to spontaneous combustion management plan
  • 4.4 Implement response actions and review according to site requirements
  • 4.5 Implement systems to prevent and/or respond immediately to intersections of work groups according to site requirements
  • 4.6 Audit control measures according to spontaneous combustion management plan and amend procedures/measures as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH365 RIIMCU501D Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG9 RII50920 Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management Qualification