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Handle, store and use cyanide

Handle, store and use cyanide

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIPGP205D
State Code
WH575
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to handle, store and use cyanide in Metalliferous mining (Gold).This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles where risk needs to be managed.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to access and apply site Cyanide safety procedures
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply cyanide storage, handling and usage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2. Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and shift changeover details before proceeding
  • 1.3. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
  • 1.4. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • 1.5. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the safe handling, storage and use of cyanide
  • 1.6. Apply mine site safety reporting procedures
2. Apply personal safety measures
  • 2.1. Maintain a clean and tidy workplace
  • 2.2. Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 2.3. Apply correct hazardous substance safety procedures
  • 2.4. Obtain permits and clearance before specialised work is carried out, according to site procedures
3. Identify and report incidents/hazards
  • 3.1. Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and emergencies
  • 3.2. Report incidents to approved personnel
  • 3.3. Record in writing clearly and concisely the details of any incident, hazards and/or injury
4. Protect workers and the environment during cyanide handling and storage
  • 4.1. Identify quality control and quality assurance procedures, spill prevention and spill containment measures
  • 4.2. Maintain and control unloading, storage and mixing facilities using routine inspections, preventive maintenance and contingency plans to prevent or contain releases and control and respond to worker exposures
5. Manage cyanide process solutions and HCN gas emissions to protect human health and the environment
  • 5.1. Identify and apply operating systems and procedures designed to protect human health and the environment
  • 5.2. Identify and apply management and operating systems designed to monitor and minimise cyanide use
  • 5.3. Identify and apply measures to protect birds, other wildlife and livestock from adverse effects of cyanide process solutions
  • 5.4. Identify and apply measures designed to manage seepage from cyanide facilities to protect the beneficial uses of ground water
  • 5.5. Identify and apply spill prevention or containment measures for process tanks and pipelines
6. Protect workers’ health and safety from exposure to cyanide solutions and HCN gas
  • 6.1. Identify potential cyanide exposure scenarios and measures necessary for their elimination, reduction and control
  • 6.2. Operate and monitor cyanide facilities to protect worker health and safety and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety measures
  • 6.3. Identify and apply emergency response plans or procedures regarding worker exposure to cyanide
7. Apply emergency procedures
  • 7.1. Recognise and respond to alarms and warning devices
  • 7.2. Identify and correctly use self-rescue equipment in
  • 7.3. Apply basic fire fighting techniques
  • 7.4. Maintain familiarity with site established emergency escape route(s)
  • 7.5. Apply mine site emergency response plans and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB373 RIIPGP205A Handle, store and use cyanide Unit of competency
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