Prepare explosives process materials
Overview
This standard takes place within the manufacture of explosives, substances and / or articles and covers the competences you need to prepare explosives process materials in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can verify the materials against the process instructions, dealing promptly with problems, reporting to the appropriate person any that are beyond your control in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives (OME) work activities. This includes those working in manufacture, supervisors and general explosives workers.
This standard replaces COGESA 4.06 and COGESA 4.07.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm that you have the required process instruction
P3 ensure that the necessary equipment is correctly prepared and is ready for use
P4 verify the materials against the process instructions
P5 use the correct process method for the materials
P6 control material preparation so that the environmental process conditions are met
P7 ensure that all the correct environmental conditions are maintained
P8 ensure that appropriate action is taken to minimize waste
P9 deal promptly with problems, reporting to the appropriate person any that are beyond your control
P10 report accurately and promptly any damage, spillage or contamination to materials within your responsibility and prevent the materials from being used until the problem has been dealt with
P11 clean the area and equipment correctly
P12reconcile materials and make accurate records, using the correct documentation
P13 obtain the necessary authorisation to proceed
P14 organise your own work. and that of others, effectively
P15 ensure that the specified operating parameters have been maintained
P16 confirm that the area and equipment to be used is in a safe and functional condition
P17confirm that the materials to be used are of the correct identity, quality and quantity
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
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 work area hazards
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned or abnormal event
K5 the nature of the materials being processed
K6 the hazards to people and the environment arising from mishandling and mis-processing of materials
K7 the process instructions
K8 the precautions and procedures that should be applied when handling materials, at each stage of the process and in storage
K9 the importance of checking materials against the process instructions
K10 methods of dispensing materials and the equipment to be used
K11 the importance of segregating conforming and non-conforming components and waste
K12 the compatibility mixing rules
K13 the types of containment and storage
K14 the documentation requirements
K15 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and or article
K16 the interaction between the materials and the equipment being used
K17 how to interpret and check operating parameters
K18 the functions and uses of the different types of equipment in the operation
K19 the importance of confirming the status of equipment
K20 how to deal with deviations
K21 the importance of communication
K22 the limits of your responsibility
K23 the competences of team members
K24 how to handle equipment safely, in ways that protect yourself and others from risk
K25 problem solving techniques
K26 reporting lines and procedures
Scope/range
- Explosive environments: low negative consequence; high negative consequence
2. Dispensing: by weight; by volume; by unit
3. Condition of materials: in good condition; in poor condition