Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer’s guidelines and specifications Australian standardscodes of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: | nature and scope of tasksachievement targetsoperational conditionsobtaining permits requiredsite layout and out of bounds areasworksite inspection requirementslighting conditionsplant or equipment defectshazards and potential hazardscoordination requirements or issuessignage and barricade requirementskeeping floor clean and level |
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | rock type and characteristicsfaults and jointswater tables or other water sources |
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to: | floor heightsbench widthsgrades |
Inspect and prepare work area may include: | identification of hazardsselection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identifiedsafeguarding site and non-site personnel by:erection of barricades and posting of signsselection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protectiondetermination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehiclesfloor, pad, roads, ramps and bench clean up to specified levels and grade requirements |
Coordination with others may include with: | yard personslaboratory personnelmobile plant operatorsprocessing plant operatorshaulage unit operatorsmaintenance personnel |
Potential risks and hazards may include: | abandoned equipmentadjoining pit wallsadverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)chemicalscontaminantsequipmentfencesholesmaterialsover-hanging rockspersonnelpot holesunsafe groundunstable facesvehiclesoverhead and underground servicestreesfiresvehiclesstored energy which may include:engine componentsradiators and cooling systemshydraulic tanks and reservoirsair tanks and reservoirshydraulic hosesair hosestiresair conditioning componentselectrical componentsbraking systemscentrifugal forces |
Equipment and/or attachments may include: | rock breakergrapplescompactorsmagnetspost-hole drills or augersripper tynesbuckets |
Pre-start and start-up procedures include: | external check of the machinechecking and toping up fluid levels (including fuel)lubricationinspection of attachments to ensure security and defectsinstrument and control lever checksmachine function checks, including:implementsattachmentsother attachmentsbrakesmanoeuvrabilityreporting defects and damage |
Park-up and shutdown procedures include ensuring that: | vehicle/equipment is secured as required by site proceduresattachments are rendered safeaccess ways are clear |
Operating techniques may include: | bucket loadingequipment positioningload dischargeobserving site speed limitsworking safely around:overhead power linesother machines and personnellive stockpiles |
Changing work conditions may include variations in: | gradesheight of facesmaterialshaulage unitsmaterials handling facilitiesweather conditionsday and night |
Equipment limitations may include: | duration of operationefficient and safe operating speedoperating limitationstype of activities performedweight and/or load limitations |
Monitoring systems and alarms may include: | brake air pressurebrake oil temperaturecomputer indicatorsengine oil pressurefuel filterparking brakeretarderservice meterspeedometer/odometersteering filterstachometertorque converteroil temperaturetransmission filtervoltmeterwater temperature |
Materials may include: | graveloreoverburdenoxidised wasterejectsroad baserubbishsandsulphide rock filltailingstopsoilwater |
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Materials handling equipment may include: | feed hoppersfeeders and crushersoff-highway and on-highway vehiclesbarges |
Hazardous and emergency situations may include: | power linesdustnoiseconveyorsoverhead services |
Emergency responses may include: | clean upequipment shutdown proceduresevacuation proceduresFirst Aidisolation proceduresnotification of authoritiesuse of personal protective equipment |
Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: | lubricationrefuellingcleaningauthorised servicingmonitoring, recording and reporting of faultsit may also include:the conduct of authorised minor replacements andthe provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |
Records and reports may include: | fuel usagecomputer readingsend of shift documentationsupplies logs work logs stockpile informationquality informationdespatch details |