Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for underwater demolitions
- Analyse work task and worksite data to determine the specific requirements for the explosive demolition.
- Develop a work plan consistent with the dive plan.
- Select, inspect and prepare explosives, associated equipment and protective equipment.
- Secure explosives and associated equipment to/from the dive site.
- Assess access obstructions and other hazards and take action to remove/reduce the risk.
- Conduct underwater demolition
- Secure explosives and associated equipment on self.
- Establish work-safe area at the demolition site and confirm location of divers prior to commencing demolition task/s.
- Identify and manage hazards relevant to the application of explosives and associated equipment.
- Fix and place demolition charges, lay line, set timing devices, establish firing point and connect and test circuit.
- Confirm location and safety of personnel prior to firing the demolition charge.
- Fire demolition charge.
- Conduct post-demolition procedures
- Prepare for underwater demolitions
- Develop a work plan consistent with the dive plan
- Select, inspect and prepare explosives, associated equipment and protective equipment
- Secure explosives and associated equipment to/from the dive site
- Assess access obstructions and other hazards and take action to remove/reduce the risk
- Conduct underwater demolition
- Establish work-safe area at the demolition site and confirm location of divers prior to commencing demolition task/s
- Identify and manage hazards relevant to the application of explosives and associated equipment
- Fix and place demolition charges, lay line, set timing devices, establish firing point and connect and test circuit
- Confirm location and safety of personnel prior to firing the demolition charge
- Fire demolition charge
- Conduct post-demolition procedures
- Disassemble demolition circuit
- Recover, de-service and store for re-use explosives and associated equipment, or dispose
- Record usage of explosives and associated equipment