7.10 Manage the receipt of explosive substances and/or articles

Key Role
Storage
Unit
7
Reference
7.10
Overview

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

You will be required to demonstrate that you can identify the storage requirements for the nature and quantities of explosive substances and/or articles to be received, carrying out regular reviews of the storage plan to ensure continuing optimized use of the storage facility 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 those working as storage managers.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with Health & Safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 ensure that the receipt function complies with the organizational explosive safety and security management systems
P3 confirm that your organization can receive the incoming explosive substances and/or articles
P4 identify the storage requirements for the nature and quantities of explosive substances and/or articles to be received
P5 allocate storage in accordance with the storage strategy
P6 allocate appropriate resources to tasks
P7 ensure that systems are in place that result in the prompt notification of any discrepancies and delivery problems
P8 ensure that the receipt is completed within agreed timescales
P9 carry out regular reviews of the storage plan to ensure continuing optimized use of the storage facility
P10 respond to developing events and priorities in accordance with procedures
P11 develop and communicate an appropriate storage contingency plan
P12 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 receiving and accepting explosive substances and/or articles
K9 the schedule of receipts and despatches and the overall storage capacity
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
K14 the types and quantity of stock
K15 the importance of and how to draw up, a contingency plan
K16 resource planning methods and techniques
K17 how to implement and direct corrective actions resulting from reported discrepancies
K18 the role of your unit and where it fits into the wider organization
K19 documentation systems
K20 the limitations of the environment, facilities and available resources

Scope and Range

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