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Transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining

Transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU314
State Code
ODB91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
10/09/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining, including interpreting chemical labels, storing hazardous materials and recording storage details. The unit applies to those working in operational roles who are involved in loading, unloading and transporting polymeric chemicals both on the surface and to and from application sites in underground coal mines. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.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. Plan and prepare to transport and store polymeric chemicals
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and clarify work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Confirm intended polymeric chemical transport procedure meets legislative and site requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm first aid kit is accessible for transport of polymeric chemicals
  • 1.5 Identify potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, implement control measures within scope of own role, and escalate where required
  • 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
2. Transport polymeric chemicals
  • 2.1 Coordinate transport activities with others and within scope of own role
  • 2.2 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for transport and handling of polymeric chemicals
  • 2.3 Select and transport polymeric chemicals according to legislative and job and site requirements, including hazardous substances procedures and product safety data sheets (SDS)
  • 2.4 Interpret and apply chemical label and SDS requirements, and carry out emergency response procedures for spills and accidents where required
  • 2.5 Report transport incidents where required
  • 2.6 Access and apply underground transport procedures according to site requirements
3. Store and dispose of polymeric chemicals in the workplace
  • 3.1 Access and apply site requirements for polymeric chemicals storage
  • 3.2 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for storage of polymeric chemicals
  • 3.3 Implement storage method according to chemical label, SDS and work health and safety standards
  • 3.4 Store chemicals in original containers with labels intact
  • 3.5 Maintain storage area according to legislative and site requirements
  • 3.6 Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date polymeric chemicals according to legislative and site requirements
  • 3.7 Implement disposal procedures for used polymeric chemical storage containers according to label, legislative, regulatory and site requirements
4. Record storage details
  • 4.1 Maintain polymeric chemical storage inventory and records according to legislative and site requirements
  • 4.2 Report storage incidents according to legislative and site requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFH4 RII30220 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations Qualification