11.17 Dispose of explosive substances and/or articles by function as intended procedures

Key Role
Disposal
Unit
11
Reference
11.17
Overview

Dispose of explosive substances and/or articles by function as intended procedures in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can supervise the dispose of explosive substances and/or articles by function as intended procedures in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

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 disposal managers and supervisors.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 ensure that you and those under your control carry out the disposal procedure and the plan correctly
P3 carry out all preparatory work and safety precautions
P4 take suitable precautions to prevent damage to equipment during disposal
P5 segregate and dispose of the residues and products, in accordance with approved procedures
P6 maintain documentation in accordance with organizational procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations, safe working practices and procedures governing explosives and their implications for your area of work
K2 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K3 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substances and/or articles to be disposed, and its firing platform
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the disposal procedures and the plan
K6 procedures for the authorization and use of equipment and location
K7 special designated responsibilities
K8 environmental controls relating to disposal
K9 the reporting documentation to be used
K10 the customer’s objectives and needs
K11 the competences of the personnel involved
K12 reporting lines and procedures
K13 your own level of authority and of those with whom you work
K14 clearance and remedial actions on completion of the disposal
K15 how to consign residues and products for disposal

Scope and Range

1. Level and extent of responsibility: completing tasks yourself; supervising others completing tasks