Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to load and unload vehicle
- Explosives/dangerous goods are identified and their characteristics are taken into account in accordance with relevant emergency procedures when determining appropriate handling, loading and storage procedures
- Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- Compatibility of explosives/dangerous goods is taken into account when assembling and segregating cargo for loading
- Vehicle/loading equipment is checked to ensure it is suitable to handle/carry load
- Load/unload vehicle
- Vehicle is loaded/unloaded in accordance with workplace procedures and current ADG/AE Code as required
- Load is segregated according to class and subsidiary risk, and load distribution is checked in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant mass and loading regulations, and current ADG/AE Code as required
- Personal protective equipment is used during loading/unloading operations as required for type of explosives/dangerous goods concerned
- Emergency procedures are followed in an incident or accident when loading or unloading explosives and/or dangerous goods
- Secure and protect vehicle load
- Vehicle load is secured using correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, vehicles and carriage conditions concerned
- Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
- Load distribution is checked to ensure it is even, legal and within safe working capacity of vehicle
- Vehicle is clearly marked/placarded to indicate carriage of explosives and/or dangerous goods, in accordance with government regulations and workplace procedures
- Check vehicle
- Loaded vehicle is inspected and checked to ensure it is suitable to carry explosives/dangerous goods, and load weight and dimensions are within vehicle safe carrying capacity and equipment capability
- Loaded vehicle is checked to ensure it can be safely parked and secured
- Dangerous goods declaration and required transportation documentation for cargo is completed in accordance with workplace requirements