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RIIERR307A - Extricate casualties from underground incidents

Description	This unit covers extricating casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines. It includes: preparing for extrication; establishing the extrication system; stabilising the casualty; transporting the casualty to a place of safety; and restoring and refurbishing equipment.
Pre/Co-Requisites	Nil
Application	This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, in underground mines within: Metalliferous mining
Performance Criteria	1. Prepare for extrication of casualties 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to extricating casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines 1.2 Interpret incident information to determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan 1.3 Fit appropriate safety equipment and navigate to incident site according to site and standard operating procedures 1.4 Identify, address and report potential hazards , and risks to rescue team members and entrapped personnel 1.5 Assess the possible type and extent of injuries to entrapped personnel 1.6 Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating casualties 1.7 Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan for extrication operations 2. Establish extrication system and extricate casualty 2.1 Identify and obtain required extrication equipment and check for operational ability 2.2 Set up equipment to extricate casualty according to manufacturer's specifications and site and safe operating procedures 2.3 Test the extrication system and equipment to manufacturer's specifications and safe operating procedures before extrication operations are undertaken 2.4 Employ equipment and techniques to extricate people according to manufacturer's specifications and site and safe operating procedures 2.5 Maintain communication with other team members and Incident Control on condition of casualties and status of extrication operations 3. Stabilise casualty 3.1 Perform Primary and Secondary assessments to check casualty's condition to recognised life support guidelines 3.2 Apply identified life support requirements 3.3 Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs 3.4 Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel 4. Transport casualty to a place of safety 4.1 Evaluate the need for, and equip casualties with escape apparatus 4.2 Assess the availability and adequacy of transport resources and obtain additional assistance and resources where required 4.3 Prepare stretcher patients and other casualties for safe transport to a place of safety according to site and safe operating procedures 4.4 Monitor casualties and check vital signs during transport 4.5 Employ techniques and procedures to transport casualties to a place of safety according to site and safe operating procedures 4.6 Ensure that casualties are handed over to medical professionals 4.7 Communicate status of incident site, casualties, personnel and equipment to Incident Control 5. Restore and refurbish equipment 5.1 Inspect all equipment used for any damage sustained in the extrication operation 5.2 Repair or replace defective equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications or Australian standards 5.3 Tag and quarantine unusable equipment 5.4 Return the rescue system and equipment to operational readiness according to manufacturer's specifications and/or Australian standards
Required Skills & Knowledge	Required Skills apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures locate extrication equipment on mine site navigate in underground mines read maps and interpret symbols apply call-out response procedures work as a member of a team locate and demonstrate the correct use of ladders and other devices operate emergency communications systems interpret and use signals access, interpret and apply technical and safety information apply diagnostic/faultfinding techniques apply environmental compliance requirements apply isolation procedures use hand and power tools Required Knowledge extrication equipment - types, construction and operation manufacturer's recommendations for safe use and care of extrication equipment basic life support primary assessment/secondary assessment hazard/risk management principles and practices (including assessment and control) types and availability of transport resources types and availability of medical facilities lashing techniques for stretchers systems and methods of extrication location of extrication equipment inspection and refurbishment of extrication equipment hazards of underground mine operations hazards associated with large mobile mine equipment mine traffic procedures and rules communication systems and protocols infectious disease and waste management
Range Statement	Relevant compliance documentation may include: legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation Incidents may include those associated with: heights depths plant and equipment entrapment light vehicles heavy vehicles mining equipment transport equipment shafts and winders toxic environment Safety equipment may include: breathing apparatus industrial clothing thermal suits face shields eye protection respiratory protection safety footwear Hazards may include: environmental electrical smoke chemicals toxic atmosphere/gases loss of visibility volatile substances heat heights/depths ground/wall collapse unstable ground engulfment bulk fuel storage fuel transportation unsafe working practices explosives Action plans may include: extrication equipment requirements personnel capability and numbers duties assigned to extrication and support personnel extrication strategy and procedures safety equipment requirements communications methods and protocols risk assessment requirements emergency procedures life support arrangements transport contingency plans Extrication equipment may include: hydraulic rescue equipment pneumatic lifting equipment crowbars hand tools hacksaws abrasive saws cutting equipment Tirfor oxygen therapy/resuscitation equipment rescue boards First Aid equipment roping equipment ladders Communications may include: reports 2-way radio telephone mobile phone hand signals runners light signals Incident Control: has overall planning, approval and control of an incident Medical personnel may include: doctors ambulance officers paramedics site medical officer Royal Flying Doctor Service Returning equipment to operational readiness may include: inspection cleaning repair replacement/re-fill
Evidence Guide	Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for extricating casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient extricating of casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines working with others to extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely extrication of casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes Context of and specific resources for assessment This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Method of assessment written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines Guidance information for assessment Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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