This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to load and mix explosives using mobile processing units at blast holes. It applies for both above ground and underground mobile processing units.

This unit applies to those working in site-based roles on mine sites and quarries in the coal mining, metalliferous mining, drilling, extractive, and civil infrastructure environments.

Licensing, legislation, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the unit.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply explosives documentation and ensure work activity is compliant
Locate, select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity
Inspect work area and establish, barricade, and signpost loading area
Identify and address potential health, safety and environmental hazards and implement control measures in line with workplace procedures
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures in preparation for emergencies and incidents
Confirm safe and secure access to explosives precursors in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Segregate incompatible goods prior to loading the mobile processing unit according to legislation and codes of practice
Inspect mobile processing unit for faults, and record faults in line with workplace procedures
Ensure attachments comply with standards and licensing requirements
Placard mobile processing unit and attachments to show the goods carried, hazardous chemicals identification, and emergency information in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Check that safety equipment is fitted and ready for use in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Carry out pre-start checks of vehicle or unit in line with workplace procedures
Identify faults and defects, and rectify or report them within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
Check availability of and calculate batch quantities for precursors to manufacture explosives
Inspect vehicle or unit and confirm that it is safe for loading explosives and free from unnecessary products and items
Position vehicle for loading and apply parking brake throughout precursor loading operation
Operate loading equipment to load specified amounts of precursors in line with workplace procedures
Load precursors in a safe manner to prevent spillage and injury to personnel, and use emergency procedures when required
Record details of loaded precursors
Confirm and follow pre-planned transport route
Drive vehicle or unit according to road conditions, established mine traffic rules, and public traffic rules
Operate vehicle or unit in line with licences and regulations in the relevant jurisdiction, and workplace procedures
Identify and report potential emergency situations
Assess ground conditions and confirm their suitability prior to commencing delivery of explosives
Select most appropriate hole discharge point and locate delivery point over blast hole
Confirm identity of blast hole and explosive loading requirements with relevant personnel
Regulate discharge of explosives to blast hole to achieve specified weight or stemming height
Complete loading hole and prepare vehicle or unit for next blast hole
Check area is clear and safe to move vehicle
Complete delivery of required product
Flush delivery system according to workplace procedures
Safely exit blast site
Store vehicle or unit safely and securely in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Complete and file documentation, and distribute according to workplace requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

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