11.5 Plan the disposal of explosive substances and/or articles (complex)

Key Role
Disposal
Unit
11
Reference
11.5
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to plan the disposal of explosive substances and/or articles (complex) in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm the identity of the explosive substances and/or articles for disposal, and their condition, ensuring that any integration of different disposal procedures meets the requirements of a safe system of work 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 disposal managers.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm the identity of the explosive substances and/or articles for disposal, and their condition
P3 confirm that you have the appropriate procedure for the explosive substances and/or articles to be disposed of
P4 ensure that any integration of different disposal procedures meets the requirements of a safe system of work
P5 identify any other disposal or test-related tasks that could be incorporated into your plan
P6 identify resource requirements that are appropriate to the disposal
P7 ensure that the facilities are fit for purpose for the disposal task to be carried out
P8 develop contingencies to accommodate any anticipated difficulties
P9 produce a clear and accurate plan in the appropriate format
P10 obtain agreement to your plan

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
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the quantity and condition of the explosive substances and/or articles(s) for disposal
K6 the disposal procedure to be used
K7 the factors vital to the disposal
K8 the disposal objectives
K9 the resources needed to carry out the disposal and any constraints attached to them
K10 what might constitute value to your customer and/or your organization
K11 safe systems of work and supporting risk assessments
K12 your own level of authority
K13 when to refer to others for more information or a second opinion

Scope and Range

1. Resources: fully equipped; with limited resources
2. Complexity: single complex procedures; multiple non-complex procedures
3, Technical, legal and cost implications: safety; environmental impact; value
to the customer; value to your organization
4. Sources of information: databases; publications