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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to extricate casualty from an underground mine
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required for extricating casualties from underground mines
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others
   • Navigate to incident site via the identified route or alternate route
   • Identify and assess the type and extent of injuries to entrapped personnel
   • Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating casualties
   • Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop action plan
2. Establish extrication system and extricate casualty
   • Identify, locate and set up required extrication equipment
   • Test extrication system and equipment are fit for use before commencement of extrication operations
   • Use equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties
   • Maintain communication with other team members and Incident Control on condition of casualties and status of extrication operations
   • Perform primary and secondary assessments and check casualty’s condition
   • Identify and apply life support requirements
   • Monitor casualty continually and record vital signs
   • Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel
3. Transport casualty to a place of safety
   • Evaluate need for, and equip casualties with, escape apparatus
   • Assess availability and adequacy of transport resources and obtain additional assistance and resources if required
   • Prepare stretcher patients and other casualties for transport to a place of safety
   • Monitor casualties continually and record vital signs during transport
   • Apply techniques and procedures to transport casualties to a place of safety
   • Hand over casualties to medical personnel
   • Communicate status of incident site, casualties, personnel and equipment to Incident Control
4. Restore and refurbish equipment
   • Inspect all equipment used for any damage and record details according to workplace policies and procedures
   • Repair or replace defective equipment
   • Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
   • Return the rescue system and equipment to operational readiness
   • Process required written records and reports

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

extricate casualties from underground incidents in a manner that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on at least two occasions, including:

developing and applying contingency plans

reading mine plans and navigating in mines

reading maps and interpreting symbols

locating extrication equipment on mine site

locating and using ladders and other devices

operating gas testing and monitoring instruments

wearing and using escape apparatus

operating extrication equipment locating and extricating casualties

assessing and reporting on incidents and injuries.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

work effectively with others to undertake and complete the extrication of casualties from underground incidents that meet all the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

operating emergency communications systems.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines

effects of hot and humid atmospheres

location and distribution of caches

trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms

location and purpose of a place of safety

guidance system and marker uses

key components and requirements of site emergency plans

types of adverse environmental conditions

location of escape routes and alternative escape routes

functions of mine ventilation systems

types and effects of mine gases

rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

standby/emergency procedures for incident control

ground support types and construction

search procedures and techniques

roles of key external agencies.

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