Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish rehabilitation requirements and plan
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the rehabilitation of small mine sites
- Identify rehabilitation and vegetation removal requirements from recognised rehabilitation standards, environmental requirements, applicable codes and instructions
- Inspect site to determine impact of mining or other operations and specific rehabilitation requirements
- Identify natural water flow/water courses around the site
- Ensure removal of all recoverable equipment no longer required
- Identify specific equipment, materials and operations required to rehabilitate the site
- Identify, address and report hazards associated with the rehabilitation operation
- Determine and plan sequence to minimise rehabilitation time and residual damage to meet environmental care principles, statutory body requirements and applicable OHS and fire safety regulations, policies and precautions
- Rehabilitate site
- Observe and follow OHS procedures, practices, policies, and precautions
- Adhere to site environmental concerns in accordance with relevant national, state, and local legislation and/or regulations
- Select and use equipment and materials for rehabilitation
- Remove abandoned materials and rubbish from site
- Restore surface in accordance with rehabilitation plan
- Remove residual mullock to designated location
- Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines in accordance with rehabilitation plan
- Maintain communication with other personnel and external authorities to ensure effective rehabilitation of the site