8.6 Unload explosive substances and articles from the vehicle

Key Role
Transport
Unit
8
Reference
8.6
Overview

This standard comprises the following elements:

1 Comply with proof-of-delivery requirements
2 Assist in the unloading of the vehicle

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 operators

Performance Criteria

1 Comply with proof-of-delivery requirements
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 identify the person authorized to receive the load
P3 ensure that the load is delivered according to the documentation
P4 complete all proof-of-delivery documentation once unloading has been completed
P5 communicate in an appropriate manner with the relevant people
P6 identify any problems with obtaining the proof-of-delivery and take appropriate action

Knowledge and Understanding

1 Comply with proof-of-delivery requirements
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 substances and/or articles
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 how to ensure that the load is delivered according to the documentation
K6 what to do if no-one is available or no-one takes responsibility for receiving the load

Scope and Range

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