RIINHB328 — Conduct rotary air drilling

1 Plan and prepare for rotary air drilling

• 1.1Obtain, clarify and apply work instructions
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply drilling documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.3Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
• 1.5Select and wear required personal protective equipment, tools and equipment to carry out tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
• 1.6Check restraining devices on all pressure hoses
• 1.7Fit and replace restraining devices on pressure hoses as required
• 1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures identify steps required in case of fires, accidents and other emergencies

2 Operate rotary air drill

• 2.1Select required rod type, thread form and drill string components for job
• 2.2Measure and select appropriate bit for the job
• 2.3Conduct pre-start equipment checks and rectify or report identified faults as required
• 2.4Correctly collar hole
• 2.5Use rod handling equipment safely and correctly
• 2.6Add/break out and remove drill rod and down hole tooling/bottom hole assemblies
• 2.7Weight/feed/rotate drill at right rate for optimum penetration
• 2.8Adjust air pressure to achieve required hole clearance
• 2.9Measure line string and calculate depth of hole

3 Use drilling fluids

• 3.1Identify hole conditions, assess requirements of dust control fluids
• 3.2Select suitable ingredients/fluids
• 3.3Prepare/monitor the preparation of required fluids
• 3.4Use dust control fluids to achieve required result

4 Maintain equipment

• 4.1Monitor equipment wear
• 4.2Check all equipment and hoses
• 4.3Disassemble, inspect components, replace unserviceable parts and reassemble bottom hole assembly
• 4.4Replace and adjust and report damaged and worn parts as required

5 Respond to problems

• 5.1Monitor operation and chips/sample/air return
• 5.2Identify possible problems in equipment or process
• 5.3Clear blockages safely
• 5.4Determine other problems and maintenance tasks needing action
• 5.5Determine possible fault causes
• 5.6Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
• 5.7Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
• 5.8Verbally or in writing report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

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