The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Mine mechanical plant management plan establishes the procedures for maintaining a safe environment and may include: | hazard identification and quantificationrisk assessmentauthority and responsibilitycontrols established to manage identified risksreporting and communicationdocument controlaudit and reviewand may include procedures for:control of hazardous environmentsfire protection and preventioncontrol of noise, dust and other emissions initiated from or created by mechanical equipmentmine planworking at heightslifting and towing systemshazards associated with transport equipment and other plantinter relationship between people and mechanical equipmentcontrol of hazards for energy dissipation and isolationcontrol of hazardous substancesinteraction and/or failure of transport and production equipmenttraining and education |
Training applies to: | mine workers tradespeoplepermanent employeescontractorsmine officialsother special requirements |
Mechanical plant management system establishes procedures for maintaining safe equipment, including: | hazard identification and quantificationrisk managementconsultationauthority and responsibilitycontrols established to manage identified risksreporting and communicationdocument controlaudit and review |
Hazard is defined as: | a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss |
Hazardous environment may include: | coal storage binsreclaim tunnelsconfined spacesgasesrestricted work areaflammable environments are those related to heat sources, fuel sources and ignition sources, e.g. engine wiring, hydraulics in engine bays |
Hazards and risk control procedures identified in the mine mechanical plant management plan may include: | explosion initiate from mechanical equipmentfire initiate and/or supported by mechanical equipmenthazardous substances used for mechanical equipmenttoxic substances generated by mechanical equipmentthe release of uncontrolled kinetic energy (unplanned movements) on mechanical equipmentthe interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipmentthe use and storage of high pressure fluidsmoving and rotating parts on mechanical equipmentfluid injection incidentsdangerous goods, e.g. LPG, flammable liquids |
Hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant may include: | tyre and rim failureinteraction between light and heavy vehiclesoverhead power linesrestricted visionequipment working around draglines |
Interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the surface environment may include: | access systemsguardingremote and/or automatic controlrestricted working areassafe standings/operating zonesergonomics and vibrationsvisionmanual handlingworking at heightsemergency egress systems |
Audit is defined as: | a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation policy and objectives |
Maintenance is to restore or keep at the level at which it was originally designed, by: | inspecting and testing plant and equipmentmonitoring plant and equipmentservicing equipmentrepairing equipmentoverhauling equipment |