OME training
Explosive Learning Solutions has extensive experience in the design and delivery of training for those working with ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME). We can modify standard training courses to meet your requirements, or assess your specific learning needs and create bespoke packages, ensuring compliance in these areas amongst your workforce.
OME Awareness Course
1 day
An introductory level course for those new to the OME world. This is suitable for support staff or as a general introduction to a new project that will involve munitions or explosives.
The day covers:
- the vocabulary and jargon commonly used throughout the industry
- the key legal regulations
- identification of major hazards
- the principles of safe working within this specialist environment
OME Logistic Operator
5 days
For those responsible for the storage of OME.
Covering:
- The law covering the storage of OME within the UK
- How to package and mark OME for storage and transportation
- Risks associated with different types of ammunition
- The use of unique identifiers
- Hazard divisions
- Compatibility groups and mixing rules
- Explosives storage building and site design
- Site licensing and routine maintenance
- The receipt, store and issue of munitions and explosives
- The preparation of vehicles for OME transportation
Authorised Representative (Road)
3 days
For those responsible for preparing ammunition and explosives loads for safe road movement.
Covering:
- The law covering the transport of OME within the UK
- How to complete Dangerous Goods paperwork
Completion of the course may be regarded as a competence benchmark, to demonstrate understanding of OME transportation.
OME Management Course
5 days
For those managing OME logistics staff, or in charge of sites containing OME. Also suitable for staff who need to understanding safe OME operations as part of their role, i.e. Health and Safety, or who work under the regulation.
Designed to give an overview; it covers:
- The hazards presented by explosives and ammunition
- The principles of explosives and ammunition storage
- The legislation applying to the storage and movement of explosives and ammunition
- Publications and incident procedures
Please note that the JSP 482 regulation has been withdrawn on 18 June 2020, as well as it’s replacement – the DSA03 OME part 2: In-Service and Operational Safety Management of OME, was withdrawn on 16 August 2021.
The latest version can be obtained from the Defence Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Safety Regulator (DOSR) by emailing a request for a copy to DSA-DOSR-PRG@mod.gov.uk