This standard covers the following:
1 Operate safely in the workplace.
2 Respond to emergencies.
3 Assist in the security of the workplace
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves explosives work activities. This includes blasting personnel.
1 Operate safely in the workplace
P1 work activities are carried out safely to avoid creating hazardous situations that may endanger operators of the work and other personnel.
P2 hazards and potential hazards identified in the workplace are dealt with appropriately within the responsibility and capability of the work operator and reported promptly to the appropriate person(s).
P3 communications are clear and information or instruction is confirmed as understood.
P4 all tools and equipment are used safely in accordance with organizational procedures, manufacturers’ instructions and relevant statutory regulations.
P5 work materials and components are handled and stored in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
P6 manual handling is carried out safely using appropriate handling techniques.
P7 accident(s) and incident(s) are reported promptly to an authorized person in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
P8 appropriate personal protective equipment is used in compliance with safe working practices.
P9 work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements.
1 Operate safely in the workplace
K1 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 hazards in the context of the working environment
K3 procedures for reporting and dealing with hazards
K4 types of tools and equipment to be used relevant to the work activity
K5 types of materials and substances associated with the work
K6 how to identify and report hazards to the working environment including restrictions to access and egress; mis-use of tools and equipment; faulty equipment; hazardous substances; interference with and from adjacent activities; obstructions; exposed apparatus; structures; services
2 Respond to emergencies
K7 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
K8 fire and emergency precautions and procedures
K9 classification of fires and the appropriate extinguishers for dealing with them
K10 common forms of personnel accidents or health emergencies and the actions to be taken.
K11 work operators’ scope and limitations for dealing with emergencies