RIIERR306E — Conduct underground searches

1 Plan and prepare for underground search

• 1.1Access and interpret underground search documentation
• 1.2Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
• 1.3Identify and assess potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.5Receive and analyse information and clarify factors to be considered in the search plan
• 1.6Identify, liaise and clarify roles with relevant personnel
• 1.7Identify and access required equipment
• 1.8Communicate and coordinate activities with others
• 1.9Document identified search strategy, and plot search patterns and routes on mine plan

2 Conduct search

• 2.1Define possible and probable search areas based on mine configuration and work activities
• 2.2Conduct risk assessment and identify the necessary controls measures
• 2.3Identify and ensure the search period/area does not exceed air/oxygen working duration and search personnel fitness
• 2.4Establish and maintain communication systems with relevant personnel during the search
• 2.5Apply search methodology using identified sequence/pattern and using appropriate techniques
• 2.6Manoeuvre hostile ground using required equipment, techniques and procedures
• 2.7Maintain physical contact with other search team members at all times
• 2.8Mark route to allow safe egress from mine and/or allow a back-up team to locate the search team

3 Manage unplanned event or change in circumstances

• 3.1Identify and evaluate unplanned events and changes/variances in conditions or circumstances
• 3.2Implement and monitor procedures to address the unplanned event
• 3.3Communicate details of the unplanned event or changes in circumstances to relevant personnel for advice on actions to be taken
• 3.4Communicate requests for further assistance or advice of withdrawal to required personnel

4 Finalise search

• 4.1Negotiate the conclusion of the search in consultation with relevant personnel
• 4.2Collect, document and store all relevant evidence or information
• 4.3Participate in incident debrief
• 4.4Complete required written reports according to workplace policies and procedures
• 4.5Review search operation and recommend improvements

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