RIICFW302E — Install temporary and permanent rock anchors

1 Plan and prepare to install rock anchor

• 1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install rock anchors and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.3Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
• 1.5Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
• 1.6Identify potential hazards and environmental issues, implement control measures within scope of own role and escalate where required
• 1.7Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
• 1.8Identify, confirm, and locate materials required for work application

2 Set up and prepare anchor holes

• 2.1Drill holes to depth and diameter according to job requirements
• 2.2Clean holes
• 2.3Confirm bond length of holes for permanent anchors are tested for leakage, grouted, re-drilled and retested according to job requirements
• 2.4Cover holes temporarily to prevent entry of foreign material

3 Install anchors to anchor holes

• 3.1Confirm components align with job requirements
• 3.2Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors according to job requirements
• 3.3Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes according to job requirements
• 3.4Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath according to job requirements
• 3.5Install anchors and sheaths to full depth according to job requirements
• 3.6Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus according to job requirements
• 3.7Mix and pump grout into hole according to job requirements

4 Set up anchorage assembly and stress anchors

• 4.1Position anchorage using packing materials
• 4.2Stress anchors to loads specified by job requirements
• 4.3Lock off anchors to loads specified by job requirements
• 4.4Install mesh according to job requirements
• 4.5Apply shotcrete according to job requirements
• 4.6Monitor permanent anchors at scheduled intervals, and record anchor’s residual load
• 4.7Cut anchors according to job requirements and seal

5 Conduct clean-up activities

• 5.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
• 5.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

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