Operational Controls Flashcards

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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 28

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Movement of Mobile Plant

  • Design, latyout and construction of roads incl drainage
  • Terrain adjacent to roads
  • Interactions between -
    • Large and small mobile plant
    • Mobile plant and fixed structures
    • Mobile plant and pedestrians
  • Operation of remote or autonomous plant
  • Maintenance and testing of brakes, steering, lights & other safety features
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WHS MPS Regulation Cl 27

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Communication Between Outgoin and Incoming Shifts

Operator of a mine wher more than one shift is worked each day must implement a system that ensures -

  • The supervisor of the outgoing shift -
    • Provides a written report on the state of the workings & any relevent WHS matters
    • Acknowledegs the accuracy by signing it
  • The supervisor of the oncoming shift -
    • Communicates content of report to oncoming crew
    • Acknowledges communication of report by signing it
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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 31

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Explosives and Explosive Precursors

In complying with Cl 9 the operator must manage risks to explosives and precursors by -

  • Ensuring that explosives and precursors are -
    • safe to handle
    • fit for intended use
    • insensitive as raesonably practical to shock,sparks,friction and teh envirnment they are stored, transported and used
    • SFARP simple to store, use, transport and control
  • Ensure any dealing with explosives or precursors in in accordance with the Explosives Act 2003 and AS 2187
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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 37

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Inspections

Operator must ensure arrangements are in place for the regular inspection of the work environment

Must ensure the following ar etaken into account -

  • Procedure for conducting inspections
  • When they are to be carried out
  • Competent persons
  • Number of competent persons required

Operator must ensure a risk asssessment is conducted on all areas of the mine

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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 32

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Electrical Safety

In managing risk in accordance with Cl 9 the operator must manage risks associated with electricity

Operator must ensure -

  • electrical work is carried out in accordance with the wiring rules
  • Circuits are tested and the electrical engineer is notified prior to testing
  • Rated switch gear is provided
  • Safe isolation of electricity is provided
  • Plans of electrical installations are available
  • Trailing cables have realiable earth protection
  • Effective earthing system in place to minimise risk from touch, transfer and step potential and the effects of lightening
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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 33

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Notification of High Risk Activities

Operator must ensure that a high risk activity identified in SCH 3 is not carried out unless -

  • Operator has given notice to the regulator
  • Waiting period has elapsed
  • The activity is carried out in the manner specified

Notice must include -

  • Nature of the activity & how it will be carried out
  • Location
  • Information requierd in Sch 3
  • Hazrds identified
  • Risk assessment
  • Relevant parts o fthe SMS that will be used to manage risks

ISHR must also be notified

Regulator may waive or reduce waiting period

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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 34

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Prohibited Items

Operator must atke all resonable steps to ensure an item specified in Sch 4 is not used for a purpose that is prohibited or restricted

  • Ignition sources, no source of ignition (lighters, matches) must not be used while a person is carrying or handling explosives
  • within 8m of an initiation system
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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 35

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Closure, Suspension or Abandonemnt of Mine

  • If an operator closes or suspends operations they must ensure SFARP that it is safe and secure from unauthorised entry
  • Th eoperator of teh mine must not abandon the mine
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WHS MPS Regulations Cl 36

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Minimum Age to Work at a Mine

  • A person under teh age of 16 is not permitted to carry out any work in realtion to mining operations
  • A person under the age of 18 is not permitted to carry out work underground unless they are over 16 & and apprentice or trainee under direct supervision
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