Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, within:
Coal mining
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the effects and symptoms associated with workplace health and hygiene | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to health and hygiene management systems 1.2. Identify the causal chain and focus of common diseases 1.3. Identify the effects and symptoms of stress on employee health and effectiveness 1.4. Identify the effects and symptoms of shift work on employee health and effectiveness 1.5. Identify the effects and symptoms of alcohol and other drug/substance abuse on employee health and effectiveness |
2. Identify and monitor health and hygiene standards and systems | 2.1. Identify and interpret legislative, industry and site standards for health and hygiene 2.2. Identify and monitor health and hygiene requirements within the mine operational planning and management systems 2.3. Identify and monitor health and hygiene requirements within the mine safety management plans 2.4. Monitor and review work injury recording systems as required by legislation and organisational guidelines 2.5. Monitor and review sanitation and hygiene systems as required by legislation and organisational guidelines 2.6. Monitor and review chemical and hazardous substances control systems as required by legislation and organisational guidelines 2.7. Implement and monitor atmosphere and dust control measures in accordance with the ventilation management plan |
3. Implement and monitor health and hygiene protection measures for individuals | 3.1. Implement, monitor and review health and hygiene training systems and programs 3.2. Implement and monitor personal protective equipment systems and measures and monitor the effectiveness of protection 3.3. Resource, implement and monitor systems and procedures for manual and assisted handling |
4. Identify, implement and monitor control measures for operational health and hygiene hazards | 4.1. Identify, implement and monitor control measures and standards related to mine lighting 4.2. Identify, implement and monitor control measures and standards related to vibration 4.3. Identify, implement and monitor control measure and standards related to noise 4.4. Identify, implement and monitor control measures and standards associated with exposure to extremes of heat/cold 4.5. Identify, implement and monitor control measures associated with equipment and materials 4.6. Identify, implement and monitor air quantity and quality control measures 4.7. Identify, implement and monitor control measures and standards related to the handling, storage and conveyance of explosives 4.8. Identify, implement and monitor control measures and standards related to radiation and radiation sources |
5. Audit and review systems in respect of health and hygiene measures | 5.1. Review the effectiveness of health and hygiene management, as part of both operational and safety hazard management systems, for compliance with legislation, industry practice and the appropriate mine management plan 5.2. Investigate and respond to circumstances which give rise to or threaten the health and hygiene of individuals, or refer to the appropriate authority for response 5.3. Audit and/or review the health and hygiene training program/content for currency, relevance and compliance 5.4. Review and/or audit recording and reporting systems for compliance with legislation, industry and mine requirements |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures access, interpret and apply technical information communicate ideas and information plan and organise activities prepare and document systems and procedures apply risk management processes and techniques conduct enquiries / investigations and prepare reports access, evaluate and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment / plant work with others and in teams validate training analysis results apply review and audit processes and techniques |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems: legislative and industry health and hygiene standards and compliance requirements health and hygiene systems development processes and techniques procedures and techniques for establishing health and hygiene objectives and criteria health and hygiene management systems information procedures risk management and control theory and processes fundamentals of human disease and injury causes, symptoms and impacts of stress on employees potential impacts of drug and substance abuse individual medical standards and examination systems rehabilitation processes and techniques personal protective equipment and measures manual handling codes and practices sanitation and hygiene systems and procedures mine hazards associated with hazardous substances chemical information management systems (MSDS or equivalent) health hazards associated with atmosphere and the likely impacts on personnel atmosphere and dust control and protection systems health hazards and controls associated with mining processes and the likely impacts on personnel health hazards and controls associated with exposure to heat / cold conditions health hazards associated with: explosives radiation and radiation sources equipment and plant lighting vibration noise health and hygiene training requirements and systems |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementation and monitoring of health and hygiene management systems implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of health and hygiene management systems working with others to plan, prepare, implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying health and hygiene management systems evidence of the consistent successful implementation and monitoring of health and hygiene management systems |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to plan, prepare, implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of health and hygiene management systems |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
The causal chain and focus of disease may include: | basic cell structure sites where toxic substances can cause disease routes of entry, including: mechanisms covering inhalation absorption ingestion routes of exit physic injuries |
Common diseases may include the fundamental causes and effects of: | lung disease chronic bronchitis emphysema heart disease pulmonary oedema pulmonary fibrosis cancers hypersensitivity occupational asthma alveoli tis dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis skin cancer poisoning nervous system disease circulatory system disease |
Common disease related to routes of exit may include those involving: | liver kidney bladder reproductive systems cover the latency potential |
Causes of stress (stressors) may include: | environmental factors bad workplace design work hazards job design job monotony contractual conditions esteem values relationship difficulties lack of control physical impairments |
Stress effects may include: | fatigue anxiety hypertension depression hostility and aggression psychosomatic complaints neuroses They may also be associated/linked with: bronchial asthma nervous rashes diabetes some cancers |
Shift work responses are related to circadian rhythms (24 hour rhythms) and may result in: | disturbed or inadequate sleep fatigue depression and neuroses dependence on drugs susceptibility to sickness disturbed family and social life |
Alcohol and other drug/substances may include: | alcohol nicotine prescription drugs other medicinal drugs illicit drugs and substances |
Health and hygiene legislative, industry and site, standards may include: | policy accountability supervision workforce involvement physical environment risk assessment practices work planning external information medical/first-aid rehabilitation |
Work injury recording systems may include: | definitions (occupational injury, fatal injury, work days lost, employees, time frames) data management reporting parameters reporting investigation |
Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure may include: | systems for water (potable) and waste water maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation toilets washing facilities hand basins crib rooms / dining areas shower / changing facilities vermin control and eradication drainage of stagnant water waste decaying wood refuse disposal sheltered reception areas regular checking processes |
Chemical and hazardous substances in mines may include: | industrial chemical diesel hydraulics oils liquefied petroleum gas polyurethane asbestos |
Chemical and hazardous substance control systems may include: | elimination substitution isolation and protection engineering controls (ventilation, containment etc) safe work practices personal protective equipment new product management measures (need, assessment, controls, surveillance, induction and training) |
Atmosphere and ventilation measures may include: | identification of air standards (oxygen, impurities, contaminants, dust) establishment of appropriate evaluation and air quality control systems assessment of protection needs authorisation for nominated activities maintenance of adequate records of air quality levels |
Dust control measures may include: | establishment of a dust control program monitoring and analysis of dust identification and responses to dust problems selection and application of appropriate methods to determine dust concentrations |
Training and re-training may include: | induction on-the-job discussions safety meetings OHS committees circulars safety training sessions encouragement incentives input into developments health and hygiene inspections |
Personal protection may include those for: | hearing eyes (industrial, radiation, ultra-violet, infra-red radiation) respiratory protective devices hand (gloves) head feet (boots) long hair protective clothing safety belts and harnesses safety signs |
Mine lighting requirements may include: | general work areas personal lighting for underground use machinery mounted lighting systems visual displays emergency lighting systems |
Vibration may contribute to, or result in: | bone damage stomach and digestive problems heart problems varicose veins varicocle piles disruption to the nervous system resulting in: weakness fatigue loss of appetite irritability headache insomnia impotence |
Vibration hazard analysis may include: | extent of damage factors (time of exposure, vibration frequency rate, amplitude of vibration) types of vibration (whole body vibration, VLF whole body vibration, LF whole body vibration hand-arm vibration (vibration white fingers) |
Vibration controls may include: | vibration surveys establishment of vibration limits establishment of targets for vibration limits provision of training in vibration measurement establishment, implementation and monitoring of vehicle / equipment design criteria (operation, seating, mountings, portable machinery) |
Noise management controls may include: | establishment of noise limits regular measurement and recording of noise engineering / design of noise controls establishment of noise protection zones identification provision and testing of noise protection equipment adequate training of personnel an appropriate audiometric testing regime |
Heat/cold exposure protection may include: | adequate training of personnel measurements of heat stress index monitoring of index and employees establishment of cool rest areas provision of cool water provision of canopies, cabins and appropriate clothing |
Equipment and materials control measures may include: | selection and acquisition procedures materials safety data sheets (MSDS) risk assessment health and safety audits work procedures training requirements for operation maintenance procedures |
Explosive control systems may include: | legislative requirements selection and procurement storage conveyance handling handling of old / deteriorated stock misfires entry after blasting charging inspections initiation storms electronic risks |
Sectors
Occupational Health and Safety
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.