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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for underground truck operations
   • Access, interpret and apply underground truck operations documentation
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to workplace procedures
   • Apply approved dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
2. Load material in line with established requirements
   • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
   • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
   • Drive and operate truck using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
   • Check work area for spillage prior to entering the loading area to prevent plant and tyre damage
   • Position truck for loading clear of services
   • Remain in truck when loading or at safe distance from loading operation
3. Haul material in line with established requirements
   • Confirm type of material and haul to designated location
   • Maintain hauling efficiency by managing working environment
   • Monitor and manage equipment performance using appropriate indicators to aid efficient operations
   • Identify, remove, and dispose of contaminants
   • Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface
   • Check tray position according to workplace procedures before equipment is in motion
4. Discharge material in line with established requirements
   • Check safety provisions are in place before entering and leaving tipping site
   • Position truck in safe area
   • Discharge load according to workplace procedures
   • Lower or retract tray fully according to manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures before driving off the tipping area
   • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean equipment to maintain condition of equipment and ensure safe and efficient operations
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
   • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices