7.12 Manage the despatch of explosive substances and/or articles

Key Role
Storage
Unit
7
Reference
7.12
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to manage the despatch of explosive substances and/or articles in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can ensure that systems are in place that result in the prompt notification of any discrepancies and delivery problems, ensuring that the despatch is completed within agreed timescales 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 includesthose working as storage managers.

Performance Criteria

P1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 ensure that the despatch function complies with the organizational management systems for explosives safety and security
P3 confirm that the destination organization can receive the explosive substances and/or articles being despatched
P4 allocate appropriate resources to tasks
P5 ensure that systems are in place that result in the prompt notification of any discrepancies and delivery problems
P6 ensure that the despatch is completed within agreed timescales
P7 carry out regular reviews of the storage plan to ensure continuing optimized use of the storage facility
P8 respond to developing events and priorities in accordance with procedures
P9 develop and communicate an appropriate storage contingency plan
P10 maintain accurate records in accordance with organizational procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

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, risks and hazards of the explosive substance and/or article
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the organization’s safety management system for explosives
K6 your organization’s security management system
K7 the rules governing mixing hazard divisions, compatibility groups and explosive licence limitations
K8 your organization’s procedures for despatching explosive substances and/or articles
K9 the schedule of despatches
K10 the resources available and the tasks required
K11 with which organizations you need to liaise and why
K12 the roles and responsibilities of staff
K13 reporting lines and procedures the types and quantity of stock
K14 the importance of and how to draw up a contingency plan
K15 resource planning methods and techniques
K16 how to implement and direct corrective actions resulting from reported discrepancies
K17 the role of your unit and where it fits into the wider organization
K18 documentation systems
K19 the limitations of the environment, facilities and available resources

Scope and Range

1. Despatches: single; mixed
2. Storage considerations: capacity (duration and volume); compatibility;
environmental; explosive limit criteria; security
3. Resources: full; limited