RIIERR305E — Control underground fires

1 Plan and prepare to control underground fires

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply control of underground fires documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Identify and assess potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
• 1.3Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity
• 1.4Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan
• 1.5Assess type, size and spread of fire and determine risk level
• 1.6Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires, determine control measures, and record on the site plan
• 1.7Assess secondary risks and recommend actions for control

2 Determine fire-fighting resources and procedures

• 2.1Assess fire-fighting personnel’s exposure to fire and identify methods and equipment to control risks
• 2.2Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements
• 2.3Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures
• 2.4Assess fire control equipment and fire-fighting media capability and quantity, and decide on the appropriate course of action
• 2.5Communicate and assign activities to personnel
• 2.6Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures
• 2.7Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action
• 2.8Prepare action plan according to workplace procedures

3 Control the fire

• 3.1Isolate and barricade fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel
• 3.2Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan
• 3.3Apply fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan
• 3.4Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and emergency control personnel on condition of fire and status of fire control operations
• 3.5Monitor fire continually and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire
• 3.6Reassess and apply ventilation control measures continually
• 3.7Monitor fire-fighting activities continually to determine ability to continue to handle situation and take action
• 3.8Minimise damage and disruption to site working during the fire control operation
• 3.9Assess fire intensity and magnitude, withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable
• 3.10Bring fire safely under control and extinguish according to situational requirements
• 3.11Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition
• 3.12Report to emergency control personnel
• 3.13Monitor for structural and ground support integrity

4 Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition

• 4.1Inspect equipment for any damage
• 4.2Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment
• 4.3Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
• 4.4Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness
• 4.5Process required written records and reports according to workplace policies and procedures

What does an assessment tool for RIIERR305E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIERR305E needs to address all 72 unit components: 4 elements with 33 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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