This standard comprises the following elements:
1 Announce the requirement to potential suppliers of explosive substances and/or articles.
2 Shortlist potential suppliers of explosive substances and/or 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 manager.
1 Announce the requirement to potential suppliers of explosive substances and/or articles
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 obtain information about potential suppliers from valid and reliable sources according to your organization’s policies and legal requirements
P3 use the most appropriate medium to promote the requirement
P4 consult appropriate colleagues to ensure that the requirement is promoted to the right audience
P5 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times
1 Announce the requirement to potential suppliers of explosive substances and/or 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 your organization’s explosives procurement policies and procedures
K6 the current and likely future requirements of your customers and stakeholders
K7 the advantages and disadvantages of the different sources of information on potential new suppliers
K8 the requirements of security and confidentiality
K9 the requirements of your organization’s codes of conduct
K10 the requirements for packaging, handling, transport and storage
1 Suppliers: new; existing
2 Medium: newsletters/letters; website; advertisements
3 Information:
samples; product information; supplier information; references