This standard comprises the following elements:
1 Obtain information on the destination and schedule.
2 Identify a route to the destination.
3 Estimate driving distances and times for the route.
4 Plan driving stages.
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 supervisors
1 Obtain information on the destination and schedule
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 identify where information on the destination and schedule can be obtained
P3 identify any problems with obtaining the information on the destination and schedule and take appropriate action
P4 identify any special requirements for reaching the destination
P5 identify any special requirements for timing the delivery or collection
P6 assess any recent information that could affect the achievement of the destination and schedule
P7 communicate in an appropriate manner with the relevant people
1 Obtain information on the destination and schedule
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 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the required information on the destination and schedule
K6 the special requirements that could be requested
K7 typical problems that could occur with the destination and schedule and articles by road
2 Identify a route to the destination
K8 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
K9 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K10 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article
K11 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K12 the quantity of the explosive load and any additional hazards associated with the transportation
K13 how to carry out a risk assessment
K14 any special requirements for staging points
K15 why a particular route might be required, preferred or prohibited
K16 factors affecting route planning
K17 how to obtain relevant maps and information
K18 the possible effect a load might have on the selection of a route
K19 the height and weight of the laden vehicle
K20 how to identify low bridges and other restrictions
K21 how to work out routes
K22 any confidentiality requirements and articles by road
1 Destination: delivery point; collection point
2 Schedule: collection time; delivery time, stops
3 Destination: single delivery and/or collection; multiple delivery and/or
collection
4 Explosive loads: type of explosive; quantity
5 Schedule: collection time; delivery time; stops
6 Destination: single delivery and/or collection; multiple delivery and/or
collection
7 Explosive loads: type of explosive; quantity
8 Stops: where stops are required; where stops are not required