A process should be in place for delivering and maintaining competency-based training.  

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The training management system:

1. Matches skills to roles e.g. through a training needs analysis 
2. Presents information that is appropriate for the audience
3. Confirms requirements for safe and productive operations
4. Assesses competency e.g. through written and practical test

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Appropriately qualified trainers deliver well-structured training.

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Comments could include: auditing (and OFI response) of the training management system; reports prepared on skills readiness for the site, and; update records of training in response to on and off-site incidents or changes

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All workers who operate mobile equipment at the mine are trained and assessed for competency.  This covers equipment operation, other worker/infrastructure protection and maintaining control in the prevailing road conditions. 

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All workers who operate mobile equipment at the mine (and other workers who interact with vehicles) are required to be trained and assessed for competency (as relevant) covering:  

• Wearing seatbelts  
• Ensuring that passengers wear seatbelts or other restraints  
• Not transporting passengers in buckets, trays etc. 
• Correct operating techniques (including identifying and honouring no-go zones around mobile equipment)  
• Equipment load limits - weight and dimensions  
• Site requirements for loading and unloading detailing: 

1. Load security and stability based on site conditions and requirements; 
2. Precautions to be taken when tipping loads (including identifying clays etc. which could cause vehicle instability when trays/tubs/buckets are raised). 

• Brake and retarder use during equipment operation
• Electrical isolation  
• Identification of electrical hazards  
• Completion of pre-start inspections  
• Preparation before servicing and maintenance  
• Use of refuelling equipment and refuelling procedures  
• Park-up procedures  
• Identification and reporting of poor road, delineation, windrows/bunds, road pavement conditions  
• Parking in the event of a flat tyre  
• Identifying and responding to mechanical/electrical faults whilst driving 
• Response to vehicle fires  
• Responding to obstructions/pedestrians in road/travel ways  
• Use of remote controlled equipment and responding to unintended operations/movements  
• Site emergency requirements 
• Prevention of and response to tyre fires including activating the fire suppression system 

Recognition of critical events that could impact on tyre/vehicle integrity (e.g. debris contact, spikes, etc.)

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Mobile equipment operator training is delivered to schedule. Where applicable training is supported by use of equipment simulators - to safely confirm competency in emergency/unwanted situations (mechanical/electrical faults, fire, emergency stop, over-speed, sticky loads, etc.).

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Comments could include referencing competency based training results, supervisor knowledge and interventions, and PTO requirements for equipment operators.

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Pre-employment and periodic medicals should ensure personnel are capable of fulfilling position requirements.

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Personnel who have or apply for mobile equipment operation roles have pre-commencement and then periodic medicals that confirm that they are to safely and productively carry mobile equipment operation tasks. All medicals are carried out by appropriately trained personnel with oversight from a physician. Medical assessments consider all regulatory requirements.

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Mobile equipment operators attend medical appointments.

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Comments could include: third party audits of the HR systems, health of workers trend reports, and formal requirements for intervention through a Health TARP

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Supervisor performance descriptions.

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Documented requirements for Supervisors to reinforce requirements. Appointments are also made for all other roles needed to achieve execution of required Effective Controls and Controlled Support Activities.

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Personnel are appointed and signed off to Supervisory positions.

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Comments could include regular performance reviews, audits of the HSMS and supervisor mentoring details

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Site fatigue management processes are comprehensive and designed to support employees.

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Site fatigue management processes include:

• Education and awareness packages for shift workers
• Optimum shift roster design
• Hours of work and rest requirements including travel time
• Additional work hours management
• Advice and support for supervisors to remove fatigued persons from the workplace e.g. prestart fitness for work judgments

Fatigue call ups during shift

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Post review - implement relevant Work Scheduling and Planning Fatigue Management controls.

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Comments should include HR input to fatigue monitoring reports and application of the Health TARP records

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All supervisors are supported so they can effectively apply site performance management processes.

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Site performance management processes are well defined and have with clear accountabilities for supporting supervisors. 

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There is a formal performance management process at site with oversight of the process by senior managers. 

Supervisors are trained and mentored. 

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Comments could include mentoring programs for Supervisors and records of oversight of performance management interventions.

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Operating sites have effective performance management processes, that are applied consistently. 

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There is a formal performance management process that includes advice and models for guidance. Training and assessment in Performance Management elements is part of supervisory development. As required, support and advice is provided for line managers by support staff. 

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Supervisors use the site performance management process to manage breaches and other non-conformances. The process includes escalation for serious breaches. The performance management process includes appeal and review processes. 

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Comments could include the oversight provided to the site performance management system and de-identified records of an equipment operator example.

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Site requirements that all employees, contractors and visitors are fit for duty (unimpaired) while in the workplace. 

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An effective site fitness for duty approach that:

• Applies equally to all, influences positive behaviours and helps people
• Emphasizes self-management, individuality accountability and shared responsibilities
• Includes "credible threat" AOD (alcohol and other drugs) impairment screening processes and consequential discipline
• Recognizes and responds to the multiple reasons why people may be impaired at work covering fatigue, stress, intoxication, workplace stressors e.g.hot working conditions 
• Supports supervisors to remove impaired persons from workplaces and then deals with the reason for impairment
• Minimizes inconvenience to the majority while delivering required outcomes

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Training and awareness for all personnel on site fitness for work process and their responsibilities. 

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Comments could include process for confirming AOD activities are occurring in line with site requirements, and escalation processes for a non-negative result.

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