This standard covers the competences you need to conduct decommissioning tasks on explosives facility in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm that competent people are carrying out the decommissioning tasks, confirming that the appropriate tools and equipment needed to carry out the decommissioning tasks are used 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 manufacturing, maintenance and storage managers.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 confirm that you have the correct explosives decommissioning plan
P3 confirm that competent people are carrying out the decommissioning tasks
P4 confirm that the appropriate tools and equipment needed to carry out the decommissioning tasks are used
P5 ensure that all contaminants and hazards have been identified and removed
P6 ensure that the explosives decommissioning plan is implemented correctly
P7 report on the decommissioning tasks carried out and the findings
P8 recommend or take appropriate remedial action in the event of problems within the limits of your authority
P9 maintain appropriate records in accordance with your organization’s procedures
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 used in the facility
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the de-commissioning plan
K6 the purposes for which the explosives facility has been used
K7 the original specification to which the facility was designed, and any changes from this
K8 how the facility or site has been affected by explosives and their residues
K9 how to collect and dispose of residues and products
K10 the tools and equipment needed to carry out decommissioning tasks
K11 the competence of the people carrying out the decommissioning tasks
K12 your level of authority
K13 the importance of documenting your actions and your rationale
1. De-commissioning: explosive site; equipment
2. Level of responsibility: conducting tasks yourself; supervising others