Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for monitoring the application of the mining system
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to mining systemsand methods of surface coal mining
- Access and interpret site risk management, OHS, environment, other appropriate systems and standard operating procedures
- Identify and assess the risks associated with unstable mining structures
- Monitor and report mine development operation
- Monitor the application and communication of the approved mining system
- Identify and assess mining constraints impacting on the maintenance of stable mining structure
- Monitor, assess, rectify and report the method of mining
- Assess and report strata spoil and dump failures and implement appropriate control measures
- Identify and monitor the application of the mining sequences
- Identify, assess and record failure mechanisms , including virgin and induced stress control methods and implement appropriate control measures
- Identify and apply emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures and report
- Monitor and report standard operating procedures
- Contribute to systems audit and review requirements
- Monitor waste management procedures
- Monitor stockpile formation and reclaiming systems
- Identify and communicate hazards related to engineering maintenance procedures