RIINHB330 — Conduct down-hole hammer drilling

1 Plan and prepare for down-hole hammer drilling

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Obtain, confirm, clarify, confirm and apply work instructions
• 1.3Identify, manage and report verbally or in writing all potential hazards and risks
• 1.4Resolve coordination requirements with others prior to commencing and during work activities
• 1.5Select and wear correct personal protective equipment, tools and equipment to carry out tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
• 1.6Check restraining devices on all pressure hoses
• 1.7Fit/replace restraining devices on pressure hoses
• 1.8Raise alarm/report as required

2 Operate down hole hammer drill

• 2.1Select appropriate rod type, thread form and drill string components for job
• 2.2Measure and select appropriate bit for the job
• 2.3Correctly collar hole
• 2.4Use rod handling equipment safely and correctly
• 2.5Add/break out and remove drill rods/pipes and down hole equipment
• 2.6Weight/feed/rotate drill at right rate for optimum penetration
• 2.7Adjust air pressure to achieve required hole clearance
• 2.8Measure line string and calculate depth of hole

3 Use drilling fluids

• 3.1Identify hole conditions, assess requirements of dust control fluids
• 3.2Select suitable ingredients/fluids
• 3.3Prepare/monitor the preparation of required fluids
• 3.4Use dust control fluids to achieve required result

4 Maintain equipment

• 4.1Monitor equipment wear
• 4.2Check all equipment and hoses
• 4.3Disassemble, inspect and reassemble down hole hammers
• 4.4Replace/adjust and report damaged/worn parts
• 4.5Undertake bit sharpening

5 Respond to problems

• 5.1Monitor operation and chips/sample/air return
• 5.2Identify possible problems in equipment or process
• 5.3Clear blockages safely
• 5.4Determine other problems and maintenance tasks needing action
• 5.5Determine possible fault causes
• 5.6Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
• 5.7Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
• 5.8Verbally or in writing report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

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