This standard covers the competences you need to Supervise the preparation of the explosives processing operation in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm that the materials to be used are of the correct identity, quality and quantity, report any problems beyond your authority, to the appropriate person 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 those working as manufacturing managers and supervisors.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm that the correct operating instructions have been issued
P3 obtain the necessary authorization to proceed
P4 organize your own work and that of others effectively
P5 ensure that the specified operating parameters have been maintained
P6 confirm that the area and equipment to be used is in a safe and functional condition
P7 confirm that the materials to be used are of the correct identity, quality and quantity
P8 report any problems beyond your authority, to the appropriate person
P9 complete correctly the required documentation
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 work area hazards
K5 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K6 what constitutes an abnormal event
K7 the interaction between the materials and the equipment being used
K8 the compatibility mixing rules
K9 how to interpret and check operating parameters
K10 the functions and uses of the different types of equipment in the operation
K11 the importance of confirming the status of equipment
K12 the importance of checking the materials against specification
K13 how to deal with deviations
K14 the importance of communication
K15 the limits of your responsibility
K16 the competences of team members
K17 how to handle equipment safely in ways that protect yourself and others from risk
K18 problem solving techniques
K19 reporting lines
K20 the documentation requirements
1 Explosive environment: low negative consequence; high negative consequence
2 Tasks: single operations; multiple operations