Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for underground load haul dump operations
- Access, interpret and apply underground load haul dump operations documentation
- Obtain, read, 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
- Select required load haul dump equipment and/or attachments and confirm suitability for work activities
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action according to workplace procedures
- Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
- Check work area is ventilated before entry in line with workplace procedures
- Apply signage and barricades according to workplace procedures
- Operate load haul dump plant within operating capacities of equipment
- 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 load haul dump using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work condition, and according to workplace procedures
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
- Load material according to work activity
- Wash down surrounding area and wet material to suppress dust
- Scale down loose material in a safe manner
- Identify and manage possible misfires in accordance with workplace procedures
- Identify any contaminants and remove in line with workplace procedures
- Bog to work plan removing required materials, checking the road is kept clear during the process
- Haul and dumps material to complete work activity
- Confirm material type and haul to designated location, lowering bucked to recommended position
- Identify and manage spillages on hauling surface in a safe manner incorporating safe work practices
- Slow equipment to crawl when approaching dump site
- Lift bucket to required height in readiness for dumping, maintaining stability of loader
- Dump material evenly distributing load or according to workplace procedures
- Scale down site ensuring loose materials are dislodged safely
- Leave site and surrounding area clear, safe and accessible
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Carry out housekeeping activities