10.15 Contribute to the preparation and positioning of explosive effects

Key Role
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Unit
10
Reference
10.15
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to contribute to the preparation and positioning of safe and effective explosive effects. You are required to have the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to contribute to the preparation and positioning of safe and effective explosive effects, at the same time ensuring that your work complies with all legal, statutory, industrial and organizational requirements. You must be able to identify any potential hazards and risks to health and safety inherent in your work. You must also know what actions would need to be taken in case of an emergency at each effect in which you have a contributory role, as well as ensuring that your work takes account of the safety of all who attend or are present for these events. You will be required to work to the relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and organizational policy, and to follow applicable industry codes of practice and instructions.

Your responsibilities will require you to comply with health and safety requirements and organizational policy and procedures for the explosive effects work that you undertake. You must be able to recognize any limitations in your own competence in this work, and ask for appropriate help and advice in when it is needed. You may be required to work with or without supervision, therefore taking responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.

Your underpinning knowledge will provide an understanding of your explosive effects work, in order to apply safely the appropriate principles and practices. You will be competent in the safe use of the materials, equipment, consumables and instruments associated with your work and that of anyone assisting you, and with the procedures appropriate to your job. Your depth of knowledge will be sufficient to enable you to contribute to the preparation and positioning of safe and effective explosive effects that meet both customer requirements and the imperatives of health and safety.

You will understand the safety precautions required when mounting explosive effects and will apply these to your work at the appropriate level. You will also understand your responsibility to others for incorporating the necessary safeguards to protect them in the locations in which you have contributed to the preparation and positioning of an explosive effect.

This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes people working as explosives entertainment supervisors.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm the suitability of the area and resources to meet the design requirements
P3 prepare the area in accordance with the plan
P4 prepare and set up the equipment and explosive effects in accordance with the plan and confirm their serviceability
P5 ensure that safety arrangements are in place in accordance with the plan
P6 respond to developing events and priorities in accordance with procedures
P7 recommend amendments to the plan in the light of changing circumstances and/or information
P8 ensure the safety and security of the area and explosive effects in accordance with the plan
P9 report matters beyond your competence or authority to the right person
P10 communicate unambiguously to those who need to know that the explosive effects have been positioned and are ready to be initiated

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and safe working practices governing explosives in your area of work K2 the relevance of PPE K3 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event K5 the initiation of the explosive substances and/or articles being used K6 the importance of ensuring the safety and security of firing devices K7 how to implement your role in contingency plans K8 the requirements of any relevant manufacturers' instructions and industry codes of practice K9 the location and any associated constraints K10 who needs to be informed that your effect has been prepared K11 the importance of unambiguous communication K12 the roles, responsibilities and authorities of those involved

Scope and Range

1 Factors affecting the preparation and positioning; secondary hazards; electrostatic conditions; atmospheric conditions; radio frequency transceivers
2 Nature of display: single phase; single explosive device/delivery system
3 Resources: equipment; consumables