Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for casting of a blast furnace
- Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
- Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly
- Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
- Access and prepare casting equipment
- Maintain tap hole
- Cast ore and slag
- Drain runners after cast
- Safely complete off blast activities
- Secure and plug the tap hole
- Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel
- Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast
- Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item
- Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately
- Separate ore and slag
- Plan and prepare for casting of a blast furnace
- Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
- Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Place and operate all runners, dams and skimmers correctly
- Ensure that tools are at the correct temperature for the work activity
- Access and prepare casting equipment
- Maintain tap hole
- Cast ore and slag
- Drain runners after cast
- Safely complete off blast activities
- Secure and plug the tap hole
- Ensure that only iron enters the iron receiving vessel
- Open and keep the tap hole clear during cast
- Apply appropriate warnings when instructed to activate item
- Ensure fume extraction and indicator lights are operating accurately
- Separate ore and slag