Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for storage, handling and transport of explosives
- Access, interpret and apply explosives documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions before proceeding
- Identify, manage and report all potential hazards risks and environmental issues
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Resolve coordination requirements with others prior to commencing and during work activities
- Identify the explosives and accessories used for different applications
- Classify explosives according to statutory criteria
- Apply safe handling procedures and precautions
- Access and manage explosives storage
- Gain access to magazine as authorised person
- Maintain compliance requirements for signage, construction, safety and security of magazines, storage limits
- Receive and despatch explosives and record transfers indicating type and quantity together with identity of recipient
- Segregate blasting agents and explosives according to type in magazines and to prevent deterioration, spoilage and spillage
- Ensure rotation of explosives in magazine
- Restrict access to store to authorised persons
- Maintain written stock records and report discrepancies
- Conduct housekeeping of magazine
- Complete all required written documentation and reports clearly, concisely and on time
- Pass on information regarding explosives stock and storage
- Prepare to transport explosives
- Receive orders and confirm authority of recipient to possess explosives
- Select sufficient quantities of explosives and associated materials according to blast plan, for safe transport
- Conduct and record results of pre-start check on explosive transport vehicle and confirm presence and operability of relevant safety equipment.
- Carry out vehicle start-up procedures
- Display and ensure legibility of relevant signs on vehicles
- Load vehicle in accordance with separation and segregation requirements
- Adhere to emergency procedures in case of fire and/or accident
- Transport explosives
- Communicate with other equipment operators and other persons using appropriate communication methods to advise of explosive movements
- Transport explosives and accessories separately in approved and secured containers
- Transport explosives and accessories to designated location using designated route
- Apply secure and safe driving conventions
- Check that delivery site is suited to explosives storage and that consignment is not left unattended
- Implement emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and site
- Return surplus explosives to magazine
- Complete required documentation and reports promptly