7.11 Manage the storage of explosive substances and/or articles

Key Role
Storage
Unit
7
Reference
7.11
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to manage the storage 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, ensuring that systems are in place that result in the prompt notification of any discrepancies and delivery problems 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 maintenance, storage and disposal managers.

Performance Criteria

P1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 Ensure that the storage function complies with the organizational explosives safety and security management systems
P3 Identify the storage requirements for the nature and quantities of explosive substances and/or articles
P4 allocate storage in accordance with the storage strategy
P5 allocate appropriate resources to tasks
P6 ensure that systems are in place that result in the prompt notification of any discrepancies and delivery problems
P7 ensure that the duration of storage is managed, within agreed timescales
P8 carry out regular reviews of the storage plan to ensure continuing optimized use of the storage facility
P9 ensure the continuing optimum condition of the explosive substances and/or articles in storage
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, quantity and shelf-life of explosive stock
K15 any specific maintenance requirements for explosive stock in storage
K16 the importance of, and how to draw up a contingency plan
K17 resource planning methods and techniques
K18 how to implement and direct corrective actions from reported discrepancies
K19 the role of your unit, and where it fits into the wider organization
K20 documentation systems
K21 the limitations of the environment, facilities and available resources

Scope and Range

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