This standard covers the competences you need to supervise the unloading of explosive substances and articles from the vehicle by others in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can ensure that you have the correct transport and consignment documentation ensuring, that any special requirements for unloading are addressed in accordance with approved procedures.
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 storage and transport supervisors and transport operators.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 ensure that you have the correct transport and consignment documentation
P3 ensure that the vehicle is correctly prepared for unloading
P4 ensure that any special requirements for unloading are addressed
P5 ensure that the correct safety equipment is available, and that it is fit for purpose
P6 ensure that the unloading area is suitable and safe
P7 ensure that the vehicle is in a suitable position for unloading
P8 identify any problems with the unloading and take appropriate action
P9 report any infringements of compatibility, safety or security
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 requirements of transport and consignment documentation
K6 compatibility and segregation requirements
K7 mixing rules
K8 the quantity of the explosives load
K9 how to prepare different vehicles for unloading
K10 the potential special requirements for unloading
K11 the special safety equipment needed
K12 how vehicles should be positioned for unloading
K13 how to monitor the unloading of different types of load
K14 the importance of the security and stability of the explosive load
K15 the security risks associated with different loads
K16 typical problems that could occur with the unloading
K17 the action to take in the event of damaged or suspect loads
K18 how to confirm compliance with legal requirements
K19 your responsibilities as the competent person
1 Explosive loads: type of explosive; quantity
2 Unloading: complete; partial; sequential
3 Restraints for explosive loads: unitized; loose