RIIRAI611D — Establish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system

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114 assessable components: 5 elements (43 performance criteria), 50 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1. Plan and prepare surface mine mechanical plant management system

1.1Access, interpret and apply surface mine mechanical plant management system documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
1.4Identify design/selection specifications and critical aspects of the surface mine mechanical plant management system from a comprehensive analysis of operating requirements
1.5Identify systems options from an analysis of all relevant technical, operational and financial information
1.6Select the preferred systems options on the basis of performance against specification requirements
1.7Develop, in consultation, document and have approved policies and system procedures
1.8Define, document and have approved, roles and responsibilities of all relevant personnel
1.9Identify, source and provide the resources for the operation of the system

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks associated with the use of mechanical equipment in a surface coal mine

2.1Identify, evaluate and clarify mine conditions which contribute to hazardous environments
2.2Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to mechanical plant
2.3Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to fire initiate and/or supported by mechanical equipment
2.4Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to storage of dangerous goods

3. Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risk control options and measures

3.1Identify, analyse and evaluate hazardous environment control techniques
3.2Identify, analyse and evaluate fire protection and prevention methods and systems on mechanical equipment
3.3Identify, analyse and evaluate methods and systems to control noise, dust, and other emissions initiated from or created by mechanical equipment
3.4Identify, analyse and evaluate methods for working at heights
3.5Develop systems to maintain the integrity of safety critical functions of mechanical equipment
3.6Develop systems to control hazards in lifting and towing systems for mechanical equipment
3.7Develop systems to control hazards associated with transport equipment and other plant
3.8Develop systems to protect people in their interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the surface environment
3.9Evaluate the uses of mine monitoring and information systems to control hazards and risks on mechanical equipment
3.10Develop systems to control hazards for energy dissipation and isolation systems on mechanical equipment
3.11Identify, analyse and evaluate methods and systems to control hazardous substances initiated from or used by mechanical equipment
3.12Develop systems for the interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment

4. Establish the mine mechanical plant management system

4.1Establish mechanical plant objectives, systems, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the mine mechanical plant management system
4.2Consult with relevant stakeholders in the development of the mine mechanical plant management system
4.3Design mechanical plant management systems to satisfy the operational systems and conditions of the mine
4.4Incorporate maintenance and inspections systems to ensure the equipment is safe to operate
4.5Incorporate systems to monitor and test the performance of safety critical functions on mechanical plant and equipment
4.6Incorporate systems to control noise, dust, other emissions and other hazardous substances
4.7Incorporate systems to develop safe work procedure
4.8Incorporate systems for the management of mechanical contractors
4.9Develop and establish mechanical engineering standards
4.10Develop and establish mechanical equipment information recording and reporting procedures, including defect reporting and rectification
4.11Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy mechanical equipment training requirements
4.12Incorporate audit and review requirements and update procedures into the mine mechanical plant management system

5. Audit and review the mechanical plant management system

5.1Audit mine mechanical engineering standards for compliance with statutory and mine site requirements
5.2Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance with the mine mechanical plant management system and statutory requirements
5.3Audit recording and reporting systems for compliance with the mine mechanical plant management system
5.4Audit mechanical plant management training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the mine mechanical plant management system
5.5Establish procedures for non-compliances revealed by audit and modify the management plan where appropriate
5.6Review the mine mechanical plant management system

Performance evidence

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintaining of a surface mine mechanical plant management system including:
accessing, reading, interpreting and applying procedures for;
managing technical information
managing site/legislative requirements
establishing recording and reporting systems
conducting briefings and handover details
applying the principles of mine design
hazard identification and risk management
work planning and coordination
training needs analysis
using manufacturers’ instructions
using effective communication
works effectively with others to establish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system including:
establishing training to support, maintain and improve activity
managing people and processes
resolving conflict
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
interpreting and applying operational performance data
engaging internal and external stakeholders
demonstrates completion of establishing and maintaining a surface mine mechanical plant management system that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying the relevant information and scope of the work
identifying the full range of specification requirements
identifying all aspects of the surface mine mechanical plant
selecting the preferred management system options
establishing and implementing the mine mechanical plant management system which establishes procedures for maintaining safe equipment including:
hazard identification and quantification
risk management
consultation
authority and responsibility
controls established to manage identified risks
reporting and communication
document control
audit and review
identifying options to control hazards and risks relating to mine mechanical plant and equipment which are analysed and clarified in the mechanical plan management system including:
explosion initiate from mechanical equipment
fire initiate and/or supported by mechanical equipment
hazardous substances used for mechanical equipment
toxic substances generated by mechanical equipment
the release of uncontrolled kinetic energy (unplanned movements) on mechanical equipment
the interaction and/or failure of transport and production equipment
the use and storage of high pressure fluids
moving and rotating parts on mechanical equipment
fluid injection incidents
dangerous goods, e.g. LPG, flammable liquids
lifting and towing systems
hazards associated with transport of equipment and other plant
interrelationship between people and mechanical equipment
auditing and reviewing the mechanical plant management system

Knowledge evidence

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;
mine operation
environmental monitoring
risk management
emergency response and evacuation
mine plans
firefighting systems
transport rules
maintenance operations
standard operating procedures
training
mine design relating to production and transport systems and equipment
production and transport systems and equipment management requirements
production and transport equipment and systems (types, uses, characteristics and limitations appropriate for safe operation at the mine site)
energy sources, including protection and reticulation systems for electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, diesel
information on mine fires; the types, sources of ignition and possible impacts on plant and equipment
accessing, reading, interpreting and applying safety design features of production and transport systems
using stores system
specification design criteria, including noise, dust, lighting, ergonomics, remote control, physical clearance, confined space, visibility, seating vibration and machine equipment and personal protection
training programs
computer based systems relating to production and transport systems

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