Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for ground control provision
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Plan and prepare work
- Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details including relevant geo technical details
- Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Ensure work area ventilation is adequate
- Inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements and starting point
- Select appropriate type of safety equipment and scaling equipment according to job type, work plan and site conditions
- Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe and ready for use
- Arrange for delivery of scaling equipment to site if necessary
- Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
- Inspect and assess appropriateness of conducting mechanical scaling
- Erect barricades to prevent unauthorised access if necessary
- Perform mechanical scaling operations
- Ensure equipment is stabilised and in the correct position.
- Identify and manage misfires according to site procedures
- Ensure services (air, water) are connected according to site procedures
- Perform scaling according to site procedures
- Continually inspect and assess site conditions to determine scaling requirements
- Extend services as required
- Use dust suppression methods as scaling operations advance
- Adhere to emergency procedure in accordance with site requirements
- Ensure maintenance of safe egress
- Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
- Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
- Shutdown equipment
- Conduct housekeeping activities