Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operations
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to operating in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
- Ensure fitness levels are suitable to operate breathing apparatus
- Carry out pre-operational equipment tests
- Record test outcomes
- Inspect apparatus for damage and missing components and readiness for operation before entering mine
- Don and adjust self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus for comfort and correct operation
- Select additional personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Operate in irrespirable atmosphere
- Navigate in breathing apparatus in adverse underground conditions, including irrespirable atmosphere
- Identify, monitor and control hazards
- Establish and maintain communication with team members and leader throughout the activity
- Apply breathing apparatus techniques and procedures by undertaking activities as a member of a team
- Monitor the operation of the breathing apparatus and the condition of the wearer
- Operate in breathing apparatus in emergency situations
- Follow entrapment procedures
- Maintain personal safety at all times
- Carry out post-operation activities
- Close down self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
- Remove self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
- Report operational activities to appropriate personnel
- Strip, clean, service, check, reassemble and test breathing apparatus in accordance with procedures, specification and the code of practice on transmittable diseases
- Store equipment ready for operational use