8.1D Plan and manage the safe and secure transportation by air of explosive substances and articles

Key Role
Transport
Unit
8
Reference
8.1D
Overview

This standard comprises the following elements:

1 Plan the safe and secure transportation by air of explosive substances and articles.
2 Manage the safe and secure transportation by air of explosive substances and articles.

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 procurement and transport supervisors.

Performance Criteria

1 Plan the safe and secure transportation by air of explosive substances and articles
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 identify correctly the quantity and type of explosive to be moved and the compatibility requirements
P3 carry out an appropriate risk assessment
P4 identify correctly the relevant points of origin, destinations and delivery dates
P5 identify correctly the resources needed to transport the explosive load
P6 inform relevant external authorities
P7 prepare a comprehensive briefing pack in line with organizational policies and procedures
P8 assemble the information to prepare consignment and transport documentation
P9 complete and issue consignment and transport documentation to approved carriers in line with legal and organizational policies and procedures
P10 maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality

Knowledge and Understanding

1 Plan the safe and secure transportation by air of explosive substances and articles
K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and 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 substance and/or article
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the quantity of the explosive load and any additional hazards associated with the transportation
K6 how to carry out a risk assessment
K7 factors affecting load planning
K8 which external authorities should be informed and why
K9 the information needed to compile a briefing pack
K10 the information needed to compile consignment and transport documentation
K11 any confidentiality requirements

Scope and Range

1 Resources (vehicles; equipment; facilities; people; time): full access; limited
access
2 Sources of information: electronic; publications
3 Managing transportation: in normal situations; when an emergency occurs;
in the case of delays