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GENERIC INDUCTION : 

INTRODUCTION AND MINING OVERVIEW GENERIC INDUCTION

INTRODUCTION : 

INTRODUCTION Introduction & Mining Overview Legislation, Acts & Regulations General Safety Potential Hazards Tagging, Isolation, Permits & Defect Reports Traffic Procedures Emergency Procedures

WORK SKILLS : 

WORK SKILLS Specialist training Approved qualifications Vehicle & mobile equipment operations Explosives storage, transport,handling, usage, and disposal Electrical work Maintenance tasks Lifting, rigging, and slinging tasks Erection/dismantling of scaffolding

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT STRATEGY : 

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT STRATEGY Ensure you are familiar with mining industry terminology. A single assessment will be undertaken on completion of the program. Monitor your progress with self-assessment questions & answers.

SAFETY & INFORMATIONAL PROMPTS : 

SAFETY & INFORMATIONAL PROMPTS DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTE REMEMBER

THE COAL INDUSTRY : 

THE COAL INDUSTRY Ensure a basic understanding of the coal industry, including: formation of coal, methods of mining coal, preparation of coal, coal marketing.

FORMATION OF COAL : 

FORMATION OF COAL Coal is a product of: decaying plant matter, chemical process, compression, formation of “seams”.

RANKS OF COAL : 

RANKS OF COAL The main ranks of coal are: peat lignite (brown coal) bitumenous coal anthracite

LOCATIONS OF COAL FIELDS : 

LOCATIONS OF COAL FIELDS Queensland’s Bowen Basinhas the largest deposits.

MINING TECHNIQUES : 

MINING TECHNIQUES The techniques depend on: geological factors intrinsic safety coal depth seam size

MINING THE COAL : 

MINING THE COAL Surface Mining depths of 60 metres or less simple strip ratio strip ratio

STRIP MINING : 

STRIP MINING Trench or “boxcut” Overburden or “spoil” Extraction Backfilling Rehabilitation

OPEN CUT MINING : 

OPEN CUT MINING Involves: large area exposure coal may be 250 metres deep The process includes: drainage drilling blasting extraction

AUGER MINING & HIGHWALL MINING : 

AUGER MINING & HIGHWALL MINING Auger Mining involves: augering seams from existing boxcuts loading & transport Highwall Mining involves: continuous mining from open cuts loading & transport

UNDERGROUND MINING : 

Deep coal seams (150-300 metres) Inclined shafts or “drifts” Extensive mechanisation Vertical shafts UNDERGROUND MINING

CONTINUOUS MINING : 

CONTINUOUS MINING Machinery Self Propelled (Electric) Machinery Shuttle Cars Conveyors, Rail Terminology Headings Cut-throughs Pillars Board & Pillar

LONGWALL MINING : 

LONGWALL MINING 2 headings, 100-150 metres apart Longwalls Chocks Shearers Conveyors

PROCESSING COAL : 

PROCESSING COAL The coal process consists of: cleaning classification/grading drying To produce: steaming coal coking coal blends

SUCCESSFUL MARKETING : 

SUCCESSFUL MARKETING The quality of the product must be maintained. Your input is important. Teamwork maintains high standards. Be an effective team player.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/OBLIGATIONS : 

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/OBLIGATIONS Coal Mining Safety & Health Act, 1999 Personal health & hygiene Prohibited actions or possessions Horseplay or fighting Drugs, alcohol & contraband Sleeping Smoking Disregard for procedures Wilful damage or destruction

FITNESS FOR WORK : 

FITNESS FOR WORK Physical or psychological impairment Alcohol & drugs Shared responsibilities Management Employees, contractors Drug & alcohol testing Medical examinations Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

FITNESS FOR WORK : 

FITNESS FOR WORK Shiftwork Heat stress Potable water Prescribed medicines Nutrition/personal fitness S. & H.M.S. System & Plans Awareness of procedures (SOP)