Munitions Storage & Processing

training course

Munitions Storage & Processing

This course is aimed at students that have attended the Introduction to Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (WOME) Course.

They will be taking up a role within a munition storage facility where they will be expected to carry out the functions of storage and processing.

The course will expand on some of the topics covered in the WOME course and will add the specific details and activities operated in a Munitions Storage and Processing Facility. (MSPF)

01

The Concept of MSPF Operations

02

Quality Management

  • Documentation
  • Quality Review and Improvement
  • Audits
  • Training and Certificates of Competency
  • Control of Workmarks
  • Red Card Procedures

03

Health, Safety & the environment

  • Staff Responsibilities
  • Approval to Process
  • Explosive safety
  • Risk Assessments
  • Environmental Control
  • Control of Visitors
  • Personnel Protective Equipment
  • Thunderstorm Warnings
  • Fire Safety
  • Safety Precautions
  • Major Accidents and Emergencies
  • Checking and Corrective Action
  • Management Review

04

MSPF Operations

  • Munitions Processing
  • Security
  • Broken Seal Procedures
  • Calibration
  • Management of Tools, Equipment and Consumables
  • Sentencing Munitions
  • Inspection and Surveillance
  • State Identification Labels
  • Store Identification Status
  • Facility Management
  • Mechanical Handling Equipment
  • Recovery Planning
  • Opening and Closing of Explosive Process Buildings
  • Refuelling Points