This standard covers the competences you need to carry out post-disposal tasks for explosive substances and/or articles in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can allocate the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the post-disposal task ensuring that residues and products have been disposed of correctly in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
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 and supervisors.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health & safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guideline
P2 confirm that your disposal objectives have been met
P3 allocate tasks appropriately
P4 allocate the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the post-disposal tasks
P5 ensure that the equipment is maintained, in accordance with your organization’s procedures
P6 ensure that the work environment has been appropriately remediated
P7 ensure that residues and products have been disposed of correctly
P8 ensure that the logistic arrangements for recovery have been carried out in accordance with your organization’s procedures and the disposal plan
P9 write the post-disposal report according to your organization’s procedures, highlighting your recommendations
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 disposal plan and procedure(s)
K6 how to confirm that the disposal objectives have been met
K7 the actions you should take if the disposal objectives have not been met
K8 the roles and responsibilities of team members
K9 the importance of completing post-disposal tasks
K10 the purpose and format of the disposal report
K11 the procedures for disposing of residues and products, and any associated restrictions
K12 the condition in which the site must be left
K13 the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete post disposal tasks
K14 reporting lines and procedures
K15 your level of authority and of those with whom you work
1. Resources: people; equipment; consumables; services
2. Disposal plan: where no changes are needed; where significant changes are needed (i.e. where referral to management is needed); where minor
changes are needed (i.e. where changes may be made within the agreed level of authority)