Unit Assessment Document R/601/9892 ©MPQC July 2010

Unit number / R/601/9892
Title: / Respond to Underground Mine Emergency
Level / 5
Credit value / 6
Learning Outcomes
The Learner will, or will be able to:- / Assessment Criteria
Learner can:-
1.Follow organisational procedures on receipt of call for assistance / 1.1.State the object and scope for rescue work
1.2.Explain the principal requirements of the mine emergency plan
1.3.Outline the management structure for dealing with an emergency at affected mine, include roles and responsibilities (duty cards)
1.4.Identify types of emergency situations which may arise at a mine
1.5.Outline how hazards arising from an emergency situation can be controlled
1.6.Explain the principal duties of a rescue officer during an emergency situation at a mine
1.7.Explain the legislative requirements relating to calling out the rescue service
1.8.Explain the organisational procedure for calling out the Mines Rescue Service
1.9.Explain the organisational procedure for turning out the emergency winder
1.10.Implement the organisational procedure for calling out the Mines Rescue Service
1.11.Implement the organisational procedure for calling out the emergency winder
2.Turn out rescue team(s) / 2.1.Identify affected mine
2.2.Ascertain level of emergency
2.3.Select appropriate group response to emergency situation
2.4.Implement correct call out procedure for groups identified (text message(s))
2.5.State who ‘other than’ the emergency response group(s) may need to be informed of emergency situation
2.6.Implement notification to those individuals / groups of the emergency situation
2.7.Document all actions taken in response to a call for assistance
3.Make arrangements for travelling to the mine / 3.1.Select the appropriate emergency response vehicle and equipment
3.2.Ensure that respondents are qualified, operational and fit to undertake rescue work
3.3.Identify any additional equipment to be loaded onto the vehicle (within legal limits)
3.4.Supervise the loading of additional equipment onto the vehicle
3.5.Confirm route maps to mines are available
3.6.Select appropriate route map for use
3.7.Confirm competency of vehicle driver
3.8.Confirm adequacy of vehicle communication devices
3.9.Establish and maintain communication with the rescue station
4.On arrival report to local management / 4.1.Direct crew and equipment to the designated assembly area on arrival at mine
4.2.Explain the role of a rescue officer on arrival at the affected mine
4.3.Explain to whom a rescue officer should report to on arrival at the affected mine
4.4.Explain the organisational procedure for dealing with media during rescue operations
5.Carry out reporting protocols for updating on the situation / 5.1.Explain the relevance of the internal reporting structures at the mine (command and control system)
5.2.Explain how to obtain updates from relevant ‘control centres’ on the current situation
5.3.Outline key information to be included in incident logs
5.4.Determine the initial action plan
5.5.Explain the organisational procedure for briefing and de-briefing rescue staff
5.6.Outline the procedure for accounting for staff in the mine at the time of the outbreak of the emergency
5.7.Outlinethe procedure for accounting for staff exiting the mine during an emergency
5.8.List the reports / records that may need to be kept to comply with statutory / organisational procedures
6.Agree an initial course of action with senior official on duty / 6.1.Explain how rescue officers should conduct themselves in Incident Control
6.2.Explain what advice a rescue officer may give to the senior mine official
6.3.Explain the term “Establisha fresh air base”
6.4.Explain the factors to be considered when selecting a fresh air base site (including advancing and retreating the fresh air base)
6.5.Confirm with mine management the suitability of a fresh air base site
6.6.Justify selection of the site for a fresh air base
6.7.Explain what factors would result in the expansion of the emergency response
6.8.Explain the purpose of succession planners or ‘work roster’
6.9.Explain how environmental conditions likely to be encountered may limit rescue operations
6.10.Explain the effect that an emergency situation may have on the mine ventilation
6.11.Interpret the ventilation arrangements at the affected mine
6.12.Confirm thecurrent status of ventilation at the affected mine
7.Confirm that the team and equipment are operational / 7.1.Explain legislative / organisational requirements for organising rescue teams
7.2.Organise rescue team(s) in accordance with legislative / organisational requirements
7.3.Explain the relevance of recording rescue workers attendance at an emergency
7.4.Explain what medical facilities should be available at a mine
7.5.Explain why and when rescue team members need to undertake a medical examination
7.6.Explain the relevance of control points to rescue operations
7.7.Identify the types of environmental monitoring equipment available to take into the mine
7.8.Confirm environmental monitoring equipment is operating normally
7.9.Identify breathing apparatus to take below ground
7.10.Confirm breathing apparatus is fit for the purpose / operational
7.11.Identify equipment required for dealing with casualties
7.12.Confirm equipment required for dealing with casualties is fit for the purpose
7.13.Identify equipment required to establish a fresh air base
7.14.Confirm equipment required to establish fresh air base is fit for the purpose
7.15.Identify personal protective equipment to be worn by rescuers
7.16.Confirm personal protective equipment is fit for the purpose
7.17.Explain legislative requirements for communication during an emergency
7.18.Explain the advantages / limitations of communication systems available for use in an emergency at a mine
7.19.Justify the selection of communication methods
7.20.Establish / maintaineffective communication with relevant control points
7.21.State what authorisations are needed to enter / exit mine during an emergency situation
7.22.Use authorisations to enter / exit mine
8.Obtain and interpret relevant mine plans / 8.1.Explain the relevance of mines plans for emergency use
8.2.Explain where rescue plans are kept and in what quantity
8.3.Justify selection of mine plan(s)
8.4.Read and interpret relevant mine plans
9.Establish travel arrangements to pre-agreed site for commencing rescue operations / 9.1.Identify entry point tothe mine
9.2.Identify personnel provided to assist in transporting rescue related equipment
9.3.Allocate rescue equipment to personnel
9.4.Comply with legislative / organisations requirements when travelling to pre-agreed site

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