8.5 Supervise the loading of the vehicle with explosive substances and articles by others

Key Role
Transport
Unit
8
Reference
8.5
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to supervise the loading of the vehicle with explosive substances and articles by others in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can ensure that you have the correct transport and consignment documentation, ensuring that any special requirements for loading are addressed 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 transport supervisors and transport operators.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 ensure that you have the correct transport and consignment documentation
P3 establish whether the vehicle is compatible with the load
P4 ensure that the vehicle is ready to receive the load
P5 ensure that any special requirements for loading are addressed
P6 ensure that the correct safety equipment is available, and that it is fit for purpose
P7 ensure that the loading area is suitable and safe
P8 ensure that the vehicle is in a suitable position for loading
P9 identify any problems with the loading and take appropriate action
P10 ensure that compatibility group and segregation requirements are met, in loading the vehicle
P11 ensure that the load is secured with the correct restraints
P12 ensure that any loose materials and restraints have been secured
P13 ensure that the relevant security procedures and guidelines are followed for protecting the load
P14 confirm that the loaded vehicle complies with legal requirements

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, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the requirements of transport and consignment documentation
K6 compatibility and segregation requirements
K7 mixing rules
K8 the quantity of the explosives load
K9 how to prepare different vehicles for different types of load
K10 the potential special requirements for loading
K11 the special safety equipment needed
K12 how vehicles should be positioned for loading
K13 how to monitor the loading of different types of load
K14 the importance of the security and stability of the explosive load
K15 the security risks associated with different loads
K16 typical problems that could occur with the loading
K17 how to confirm compliance with legal requirements
K18 your responsibilities as the competent person

Scope and Range

1 Explosive loads: type of explosive; quantity
2 Loading: complete; partial; sequential
3 Restraints for explosive loads: unitized; loose