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1. The values given in Table 1 can be used here Any person with storage as a lifecycle phase on their test certificate must have been assessed on their knowledge of segregation of explosives and on emergency procedures to follow in the event of unintended ignition of the stored explosives pe September 2012 EPA0188 14 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Table 1 Quantities of substance that activate requirements to list as a special condition for storage on an approved handler test certificate Explosives hazard classification Quantities 1 1B 1 2B and 1 4B 1 kg NEQ 1 1 other than 1 1B or 1 1C and gunpowder of 1 1D 1 2 and 1 5 5 kg NEQ 1 1C and 1 3 other than 1 3G and gunpowder of 1 1D 15 kg NEQ 1 3G and 1 4 other than 1 4S 100 kg NEQ 1 4S 200 kg NEQ Fireworks in hazard classifications 1 3G 1 4G and 1 4S that are controlled 1 000 kg gross weight under the Hazardous Substances Fireworks Regulations 2001 g 9 ght Note This table is taken from Table 5 Schedule 2 of the Hazardous Substance Classes 1 to 5 Controls Regulations Disposal Disposal of a Class 1 substance is a specialist activity and very few approved handlers should have this as a lifecycle phase Rendering a misfired explosive safe is not considered disposal in terms of a lifecycle phase to be included on an approved handler test certificate The lifecycle use includes rend
2. requires the following information to be included e hazardous substances or a combination of hazardous substances or e hazardous substances with one or more hazard classification The test certificate must record the name or type of explosives this can refer to the category e g Pyrotechnics and the hazard classification s of the substance s for which the approved handler has been assessed Examples include e Explosives Pyrotechnics Class 1 1G 1 2G 1 3G 1 4G 1 4S e Explosives Blasting Explosives Class 1 1B 1 1D 1 5D 1 4B 1 4D 1 4S e Explosives Propellant powders Class 1 1C 1 3C Lifecycle phase s One or more phases of the lifecycle must appear on the test certificate Only the following phases are to be used e use e manufacture e storage e disposal e transport The lifecycle phases are defined in the section headed Lifecycles defined Recording the name of the place of work is a requirement under s82A of the Act Whilst the requirement to record the street address and telephone number is not mandatory under HSNO legislation the inclusion of the street address and telephone number is considered best practice and therefore is a requirement of this performance standard gt September 2012 EPA0188 10 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Standard conditions The following standard conditions must appear on all approved handl
3. 2E D El T dup El qul O Item Document identifier and type Phrases identifying the section of the Act and regulations under which the certificate is issued Certificate number Contact details e Surname e Forename Christian name e Residential address and telephone number e Work address and telephone number e Date of birth optional Hazard substances and classifications e Hazardous substance and category of use e Hazard classifications Lifecycle phase s e Use e Manufacture e Storage e Disposal e Transport Standard conditions e This certificate must be produced at the request of an enforcement officer appointed under the HSNO Act 1996 e Unless surrendered or revoked beforehand this certificate shall remain in force until expiry date dd mm yyyy and may be renewed thereafter by an authorised test certifier Ji September 2012 EPA0188 28 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Special conditions limitations Free text but purpose is to provide clarity on any lifecycle phase Dates L1 Issue date L1 Expiry date 5 years from issue date Test certifier identification L e Test certifier name O e Test certifier EPA registration approval number E e Test certifier signature gt September 2012 EPA0188 Environmental Protection Authority Te Mana Rauh Taiao ee gt Level 10 215 Lambton Quay Wellington 6011 New Zealan
4. Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Part 1 Standard of the assessment for approved handlers Before issuing an approved handler test certificate the test certifier must be satisfied that the person has met the reguirements of regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations 2001 Regulation 5 requires that the person demonstrate e Knowledge of HSNO and related controls notably e Hazard classifications reg 5 1 a e Controls reg 5 1 c e Obligations amp liabilities reg 5 1 d e Regulations that apply reg 5 1 e e Conditions reg 5 1 f e Codes of practice reg 5 1 g e Knowledge of substances notably e Adverse effects reg 5 1 b e Precautions reg 5 1 h e Emergency procedures reg 5 1 i e Assessment of practical competence reg 5 2 Regulation 5 3 provides the test certifier with the criteria on how the above requirements must be assessed These include a written record that is signed by a provider of a course of instruction or work supervisor and describes the method used to assess a person s knowledge and practical skills and the results of that assessment Details on the level of competency standard of training or duration of previous practical experience required by a person before being issued with an approved handler test certificate are not specified in the regulations Because there are no
5. be used carefully when considered in relation to the lifecycle manufacture While clauses a to f would generally be considered to fit the lifecycle manufacture actions under g may or may not be part of this lifecycle Any test certificate with manufacture listed as a lifecycle phase must have a special condition which explains precisely what activity the holder is permitted to undertake under that lifecycle Examples of special conditions related to manufacture include e manufacture limited to blending of ammonium nitrate and diesel to make the explosive ANFO e manufacture limited to removing and replacing lift charges of category class 1 aerial shells Manufacture as a lifecycle phase does not include combining the necessary elements e g detonator booster bulk explosive of an explosive charge This is considered as use For a useful reference of activities that constitute manufacture of pyrotechnics refer to the below extract from clause A6 3 of Appendix 6 of the Code of Practice for Outdoor Pyrotechnic Displays HSNOCOP 30 1 A Test Certificate to manufacture pyrotechnics is required for any operation involving the following manufacturing pyrotechnics devices e a step or process for producing a pyrotechnic e g star composition mixing e remaking or reconditioning a pyrotechnic Ji September 2012 EPA0188 13 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives e
6. conditions 1 Detonation of Class 1 in surface extraction quarry underground metalliferous and tunnelling operations only 2 Manufacture is restricted to assembly of ANFO explosives only Test certifier name Charlie Foxtrot Issues date 7 December 2006 Test certifier registration number TST123456 49 September 2012 EPA0188 23 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Example 2 The applicant John Adam Smith is self employed and works as a freelance pyrotechnician contracting to various companies and doing events The test certifier is satisfied that John is competent and satisfactorily meets the requirements for Level 3 approved handler for pyrotechnics John has a D endorsement on his driver s license and therefore does not need to have transport as a lifecycle as he never carries more than 50kg NEQ of 1 1G and 1 2G or 200kg NEQ of 1 3G and 1 4G or 1000kg NEQ of 1 4S at any one time gt September 2012 EPA0188 24 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Certificate Number 98765 105A APPROVED HANDLER TEST CERTIFICATE Issued pursuant to Section 82 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Name John Adam Smith Date of Birth 29 7 1990 Residential contact details Work contact details 555 Yellow Brick Road Smithie s Fireworks Ltd Epsom 888 Long Road Auckland P
7. have an approved handler test certificate issued in accordance with this standard 1 A list of Class 1 substances requiring a controlled substances licence CSL is available in the form of a link in the Useful links section of this document 9 September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives e to clarify that special conditions imposed on the approved handler test certificate are not recorded on the CSL card This means enforcement officers suppliers and others need to sight the approved handler test certificate when inquiring about the special conditions that may apply to the approved handler Approved handler test certificates must therefore be consistent clear and concise in relation to the conditions imposed e Toclarify that if the approved handler test certificate does not meet the requirements set out in this performance standard a CSL may not be granted to the applicant until the approved handler test certificate is amended to a standard that is in accordance with the requirements in this performance standard Delays and revisiting requirements will be disruptive for both the client and the test certifier involved This standard sets out the expectations of the EPA for both the level of competency for approved handlers of Class 1 explosives and the content and format of Class 1 approved handler test certificates gt September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier
8. redesigning rectifying or otherwise modifying a pyrotechnic e altering the chemical or physical properties of an explosive e g match fuse manufactureError Bookmark not defined granulation of meal black powder to make lifting or bursting charge rolling or pumping star compound priming starsError Bookmark not defined and aerial shell manufacture e breaking up or sorting out explosives e g dismantling pyrotechnics to recover starsError Bookmark not defined or powder e breaking down multishot cakes into smaller cakes e manufacturing any pyrotechnics for sale to others e removing modifying or replacing the lift chargeError Bookmark not defined from aerial shellsError Bookmark not defined unless specifically trained as an approved handlerError Bookmark not defined for this e using pyrotechnics to produce effects in a manner other than as intended or specified by the manufacturerError Bookmark not defined unless proven by tests Storage Storage includes temporary storage of minor quantities of explosives under lock and key and the storage of larger quantities in a certified explosives magazine Storage would also generally be an applicable lifecycle phase for anyone approved for use However applicants may be approved for storage without being approved for use Any test certificate with storage listed as a lifecycle phase should have a special condition that describes the type of explosives the handler is competent to store
9. requirements for the substances and lifecycles specified below Substances Classes Lifecycle Explosives Blasting Use Storage Transport 1 1B 1 4B 1 1D 1 5D 1 4S Standard Conditions 1 Unless surrendered or revoked beforehand this certificate shall remain in force until 9 July 2013 and may be renewed thereafter by an authorised test certifier 2 This certificate must be produced at the request of an enforcement officer appointed under the HSNO Act 1996 Special conditions 1 Limited to land operations blasting only Test certifier name Sheldon Cooper Test certifier registration no TST555555 Issue date 10 July 2008 pe September 2012 EPA0188 27 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Appendix 5 Checklist This checklist or an eguivalent version should be used whenever you issue a test certificate It will help ensure the completeness and accuracy of information you record on the test certificate Complete the checklist before you give the test certificate to the applicant You should sign and date the completed checklist and file it with the other information and documentation you have from the applicant for the test certificate being issued Further instructions on record keeping can be found in the Test Certifier Performance Standard for Record Keeping available on the test certifier secure page on the EPA website Check 0 0 Oo LI LI
10. w Environmental e Protection Authority Te Mana Rauhi Taiao lt gt Performance Standard for issuing approved handler test certificates for Class 1 explosives for Test Certifiers August 2012 PERFORMANCE STANDARD NewZealand Government Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Preface This standard is one of a series published by the Environmental Protection Authority EPA to assist test certifiers in their certification work The EPA expects all test certifiers to adhere to the information given The performance of test certifiers will be audited against this standard as will any complaint made against a test certifier The purpose of this performance standard is to provide clarification on e the process a test certifier must follow when assessing a person s competency for approved handler test certification for Class 1 explosives e the content and format of Class 1 approved handler test certificates As a test certifier you must be knowledgeable on the HSNO regulations relevant codes of practice and guidance material published by the EPA agencies such as the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment formerly Department of Labour Civil Aviation Authority CAA Maritime New Zealand MNZ and others as it relates to approved handler test certification for explosives This document includes a checklist for test certifiers to use Th
11. For mining industry restricted to underground metalliferous mines e For transport industry restricted to transfer operations of explosives in a port facility from one mode of transport to another mode of transport e Restricted to appropriate level of pyrotechnic training e Fora Level 3 approved handler for pyrotechnics e Restriction within a lifecycle phase e For manufacture restricted to manufacture of ANFO explosives e For transport restricted to road transport A list of special conditions that test certifiers should use is provided in Appendix 3 Issue date The issue date of the test certificate must be recorded in date month year dd mm yyyy format Expiry date The expiry date of the test certificate must be recorded in date month year dd mm yyyy format The expiry date must be five years from the issue date pe September 2012 EPA0188 11 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Test certifier identification The test certifiers name and registration approval number given on the test certifiers Approval Certificate must be recorded on the approved handler test certificate Test certifier signature The test certifiers signature electronic or manual must appear on the test certificate This signature must be the standard signature used by the test certifier not an abbreviated form or their initials The test certificate is a legal document and the
12. O Box 33333 Auckland Telephone 09 111 2222 Telephone 021 444 555 This certificate is issued in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations 2001 This certifies that the handler has met the relevant requirements for the substances and lifecycles specified below Substances Classes Lifecycles Explosives Pyrotechnics Storage amp use Class 1 1G 1 2G 1 3G 1 4G 1 4S Conditions 1 Unless surrendered or revoked beforehand this certificate shall remain in force until 16 10 2015 and may be renewed thereafter by an authorised test certifier 2 This certificate must be produced at the request of an enforcement officer appointed under the HSNO Act 1996 Special conditions The certificate is limited to handlers in control of substances used in X Outdoor pyrotechnic displays Indoor pyrotechnic displays The certificate is limited to handlers in control of Level 1 Level 2 X Level 3 outdoor pyrotechnic displays only Criteria for display Levels 1 3 are provided on the reverse of this certificate The certificate is limited to handlers in control of the following display types X Hand fired X Floating vessels and floating platforms X Electrically fired X Moving platforms X General outdoor Aircraft X Elevated position X Stadiums Test certifier na
13. andler test certificates for class 1 explosives Appendix 2 Outdoor pyrotechnic display level criteria These criteria are taken from the outdoor pyrotechnic display approved handler assessment forms and vary slightly from those described in the Code of Practice for Outdoor Pyrotechnic Displays HSNOCOP 30 1 Level 1 Ground level and low level displays less than 60m in height This category excludes all aerial shells Limited to the following pyrotechnic products e multi shot cakes mines pre loaded chain fused shells in non reusable mortars with a maximum internal diameter of 30 mm e fountains with a maximum internal diameter of 75 mm e mines with a maximum internal diameter of 75 mm e single shot comets with a maximum internal diameter of 50 mm e roman candles with a maximum internal diameter of 30 mm e any set piece made with lances or sparklers e cracker chains e Catherine wheels e falls e streamers or confetti mines e flares e electrical igniters e limited to the above pyrotechnics with hazard classification 1 3G 1 4G 1 4S Level 2 Limited to the following pyrotechnic products e all pyrotechnics permissible at Level 1 plus e multi shot cakes mines greater than 30 mm internal diameter e fountains greater than 75 mm internal diameter e mines greater than 75 mm internal diameter e single shot comets greater than 50 mm internal diameter e roman candles with an internal diameter greater than 30 mm e other gro
14. assessing this type of approved handler available m No Yes Y Assess applicant against Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Chart 1 Decision path for assessing an approved handler application Is guidance material such as the Approved Handler Assessment Form for assessing this type of approved handler available m No Yes Y Assess applicant against Test certifier to use discretion and assess applicant against assessment standards formulated by the test certifier requirements of the code of requirements of the guidance Yes practice material v Applicant meets the requirements of the code of practice Issue test certificate Applicant meets requirements of the guidance material Yes test certificate and notify the applicant in writing of Decline to issue areas of deficiency Applicant meets requirements of the test certifiers formulated standard No Yes Issue test certificate gt September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Before issuing a test certificate the test certifier must sight documentary evidence such as the record of learning log books and other relevant material and be satisfied th
15. asting layout within quarries and aggregate production areas e Unit Standard 8918 Carry out shotfiring operations e Unit Standard 17694 Demonstrate knowledge of explosives and their properties and Either e Unit Standard 20645 Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers or e Unit Standard 20333 Outline the legal and operational requirements of mining and blasting for approved handler The practical experience to be demonstrated is e a minimum of six 6 months experience in handling charging and or shot firing explosives used in surface shot firing e a minimum of twenty 20 shots to be fired over a consecutive twenty four 24 month period In the above scenario the role of the test certifier aligns with the requirement of regulation 5 3 which requires the test certifier to assess the written records from a provider of a course of instruction record of learning which lists unit standards completed and the work supervisor log book of practical shot firing undertaken A list of the codes of practice for assessing an approved handler for explosives is provided in Appendix 1 In the absence of codes of practice the test certifier should follow guidance material provided by the EPA or other regulatory agencies if this is available The guidance material for example the Approved Handler Assessment Forms provides for a standard level of competency to be demonstrated by the perso
16. at the person has met the requirements of the code of practice or guidance material where these are available In all cases documentary evidence of the assessment must be kept for record keeping purposes in accordance with the publication Performance Standard for Record Keeping EPA0019 Renewing outdoor pyrotechnic display approved handler test certificates When renewing an approved handler test certificate for outdoor pyrotechnic displays the test certifier must e assess the candidate against the regulatory matters described on the approved handler renewal page on the EPA website and complete the form Application for an Approved Handler Test Certificate Renewal EPA0009 March 2012 available on the EPA website e evaluate the candidate s previous experience and proficiency in conducting outdoor pyrotechnic displays while the holder of an approved handler test certificate Evaluation of previous display experience is necessary so that the test certifier can issue the renewal at the appropriate level Level 1 Level 2 or Level 3 All renewed approved handler test certificates for outdoor pyrotechnic displays must be issued at one of the three levels and the level must be clearly shown on the renewed test certificate The outdoor pyrotechnic display criteria for each level is attached in Appendix 2 Before renewing an approved handler test certificate the test certifier must require the candidate to provide evidence of his her experience in con
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18. ducting outdoor pyrotechnic displays in the previous five years Examples of acceptable evidence include copies of outdoor pyrotechnic display test certificates on which the candidate is named and or letters from clients or from work supervisors that attest to the types of displays the applicant has conducted If the test certifier has personal knowledge of the competency of the candidate the test certifier may write a letter on his her behalf as acceptable evidence The number of displays criteria for first time approved handler candidates should not be used when assessing candidates for renewal of a test certificate The test certifier must maintain adequate hard copy records of the evidence you used to assign a renewal candidate to Level 1 Level 2 or Level 3 Ji September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Part 2 Information reguirements for a test certificate The following information is to be recorded on a test certificate Document identifier and type The certificate must be identified as a test certificate and must include the type of certificate being issued e Approved handler test certificate Identifying the Act and regulations An approved handler test certificate is a legal document issued pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996 The certificate must identify the section of the Act and the regulations under which the certificate is issued The c
19. e the legislation is silent on certain matters due to the non prescriptive nature of the legislation codes of practice or guidance material should become the default requirement to follow Equally important is the consistency and comprehensibility of the actual approved handler test certificate Consistent and comprehensive test certificates simplify the task of explosives suppliers enforcement officers and others who have to validate that a person is an approved handler for the substances and lifecycle phases specified on the test certificate Test certificate format and content is discussed in Part 2 of this performance standard This performance standard has been developed for the test certifier e to clarify that it is the EPA s expectation that the test certifier assess a person and issue an approved handler test certificate according to a set standard e to set out what the standards are that the test certifier must follow e to clarify the content wording and format of approved handler test certificates to ensure uniformity and comprehensibility and to avoid uncertainty around the meaning of types of explosive lifecycle phases special conditions or limitations recorded on test certificates e to clarify that in addition to an approved handler test certificate there are certain Class 1 substances that trigger a requirement to have a Controlled Substance Licence CSL CSLs are issued by the EPA To be eligible for a CSL the applicant must
20. electric fuseheads e detonating a special effect Use also includes rendering safe a misfired explosive Rendering a misfired explosive safe is not considered disposal in terms of a lifecycle phase to be included on an approved handler test certificate Manufacture The lifecycle manufacture means to manufacture explosives by mixing blending or combining compounds or components to produce a resultant explosive substance This would usually result in a substance with a different hazard classification from the classification s of the component parts with the exception of preparing ANFO mixtures Very few approved handlers in New Zealand have the expertise knowledge and experience to manufacture explosives Manufacture is defined in the Hazardous Substance Classes 1 to 5 Controls Regulations as manufacture in relation to a class 1 substance or article includes the following processes a making an explosive substance or article b adapting an explosive substance or article to make any other explosive substance or article c dividing up an explosive article into component parts d breaking up or unmaking an explosive article e remaking or altering or repairing an explosive article f separating or picking out defective or damaged portions of an explosive article g assembling inspecting or packaging an explosive substance or article This definition was intended to be read in the context of Part 3 of those regulations and should
21. er test certificates e This certificate must be produced at the request of an enforcement officer appointed under the HSNO Act 1996 e Unless surrendered or revoked beforehand this certificate shall remain in force until expiry date dd mm yyyy and may be renewed thereafter by an authorised test certifier Special conditions A test certifier must include conditions on an approved handler test certificate to reflect the person s knowledge and competency in using the specific explosives for which the test certificate is being issued Special conditions remove doubt and ensure that an approved handler test certificate reflects the substances and the level of skill the handler has been assessed to Conditions can be placed on industry types explosives type e g size of aerial shell that a pyrotechnics approved handler can fire activities within a lifecycle phase etc In the case of an approved handler test certificate for pyrotechnics there should be a special condition that reflects the person s skill and competency The test certifier must use the outdoor pyrotechnic display level criteria listed in Appendix 2 A person s skill and competence in the lifecycle phase manufacture must also be reflected as a special condition see manufacture in the Lifecycles defined section Examples of special conditions that may be placed on approved handler test certificates are e Restricted to types areas of work within an industry e
22. ering safe a misfired explosive Transport Before issuing an approved handler test certificate with the lifecycle phase transport the test certifier must assess the candidate s knowledge of e packaging labelling and marking of explosives e the required transport documents for road transport of explosives e segregation of incompatible explosives and dangerous goods e placarding a vehicle or a load containing explosives e general procedures for road transport of explosives under the Dangerous Goods Rule and the Hazardous Substances Classes 1 to 5 Controls Regulations 2001 e the responsibilities of an approved handler in relation to the transport of explosives The ERMA approved code of practice 35 1 Code of Practice for the Transport and Transfer of Explosives is a useful reference when assessing the transport of explosives You should require anyone seeking an 5 The EPA recommends that the test certifier assesses the candidate s knowledge of these matters even if the candidate holds a D endorsement Available from HazKnow Ltd Email HazKnow clear net nz Ji September 2012 EPA0188 15 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives approved handler test certificate with transport as a lifecycle phase to have knowledge of the applicable sections of this code of practice The lifecycle transport should also be issued for persons involved in transfer operati
23. ertificate must state e Issued pursuant to Section 82 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and e This certificate is issued in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations 2001 This certifies that the handler has met the relevant requirements for the substances and lifecycles specified below Certificate number A certificate number must be recorded The certificate number must consist of the test certifiers approval number prefix plus a unique identifier suffix For example 100999 001 where 100999 is the test certifier s approval number and 001 is the unique identifier When renewing a test certificate the certificate number must still be unique This can be achieved by changing the suffix on a renewed certificate for example 100999 002 Certifiers must have a system for assigning certificate numbers Contact details The following contact details relating to the person being issued the test certificate must be recorded on a certificate e surname e forename Christian name or the name by which the person may commonly be known by e residential contact information provide the street address and telephone number as a minimum e work contact information provide the company organisation name street address and telephone number as a minimum The unique identifier may be alpha numeric and have a maximum of 5 digits 3 Whilst the requ
24. for explosives Ji September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Introduction When issuing an approved handler test certificate for Class 1 explosives the test certifier is verifying that the test certificate holder is competent to handle explosives of the type and in the lifecycle phases reflected on the test certificate The test certifiers role is to make a formal assessment of a person s knowledge and practical experience handling explosives The criteria for this assessment are stipulated in regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Gualifications Regulations 2001 Only when a person has been assessed as meeting the reguirements of regulation 5 may an approved handler test certificate be issued Part 1 of this performance standard advises test certifiers that they must carry out approved handler test certificate assessments to a high standard and in a consistent manner Wherever possible test certifiers should assess persons against set standards These standards may be codes of practice or guidance material provided by the EPA and or other regulatory agencies An example of such guidance material is the assessment forms developed for approved handler test certification available on the EPA website Test certifiers must in the first instance follow legislative requirements the Acts regulations when issuing test certificates Wher
25. gainst set standards Standards may be set in regulation codes of practice or in guidance material provided by the EPA and or other regulatory agencies Test certifiers must in the first instance follow legislative requirements the Act regulations Where the legislation is silent codes of practice should be followed or where these are not available guidance material Consistency and comprehensibility of the actual approved handler test certificate is an equally important aspect of test certification Uniform and comprehensive test certificates simplify the task of explosives suppliers enforcement officers and others who have to validate that a person is an approved handler for the substances and lifecycle phases specified on the test certificate This performance standard sets out the EPA s expectation of test certifiers in relation to the assessment of approved handlers for 1 explosives the standard of assessment and the format and content of the approved handler test certificate It provides test certifiers with a standard for issuing approved handler test certificates for Class 1 explosives and is the standard against which test certifier audits will be conducted and or complaints investigated in relation to approved handler test certificates for explosives Test certifiers must familiarise themselves with the requirements of this performance standard and follow it at all times when issuing approved handler test certificates
26. irement to record the street address and telephone number is not mandatory under HSNO legislation the inclusion of the street address and telephone number is considered best practice and therefore is a requirement of this performance standard gt September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives The person s date of birth should also be recorded on the test certificate as it is considered a means by which the person holding the test certificate may be authenticated Omission of certain information on a test certificate There is a legal requirement to provide personal details of the approved handler on the approved handler test certificate Regulation 4 2 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations states A test certificate as an approved handler must state the name of the approved handler and his or her residential and work contact information such as a street address and telephone number Test certifiers must record all information required by the legislation on the test certificate Test certifiers have no discretion to omit information from a test certificate Hazardous substance name type and classifications The requirement to record certain information on an approved handler test certificate is given in regulation 4 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations Regulation 4 1
27. is checklist or equivalent must be completed and kept for future reference and audit pe September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Table of Contents I2CcurEuur 1 Liltgero i Loi o o PEDE Pt 2 Part 1 Standard of the assessment for approved handlers eee 4 Assessment standards that must be followed ssssssssssseeeeeneeeenen nnne 4 Renewing outdoor pyrotechnic display approved handler test certificates 7 Part 2 Information requirements for a test certificate eesseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneneenn nnn 8 The following information is to be recorded on a test certificate 8 eicere COT MCD m 11 MS DECEDERE 11 Ma uracire sa ad se Pd a A II KS 12 jm 13 Dispo l PCI 14 lranspofsss san A sd KS 14 Approved handler and controlled substance licence reguirements for transporting explosives 15 Recording of information for the EPA test certificate register 16 hdi 16 piguuu psa 17 Links to approved handler assessment codes of practice and guidelines 17 e
28. me James Bond Test certifier approval number TST98765 Test certifier signature Mond Issue date 17 10 2010 g ee 49 September 2012 EPA0188 25 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Example 3 The applicant John Wayne works in the fencing industry and needs to use explosives to develop land to erect fences The test certifier is satisfied that John is competent John does not have a D endorsement in his driver s license and was given transport as a lifecycle after checking that John has the appropriate training in Class 1 requirements for transporting explosives John will not be transporting more than 50kg gross weight of explosives at any one time gt September 2012 EPA0188 26 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Certificate No 555555 014 B TEST CERTIFICATE Approved Handler Issued pursuant to Section 82 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Name John Wayne Date of Birth 2 01 1984 Residential contact details Work contact details 123 Alpha Road Bigg Bang Ltd Katikati 457 Pluto Street Katikati Telephone 06 123 4567 Telephone 0800 111 456 This certificate is issued in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations 2001 This certifies that the handler has met the relevant
29. minimum entry requirements this tends to cause variability in the standard of approved handlers To mitigate this codes of practice and guidance material are developed to provide clarification on acceptable standards and best practice Test certifiers should follow codes of practice or guidance material wherever these are available Assessment standards that must be followed Before assessing a person for an approved handler test certificate the test certifier must establish whether codes of practice or guidance material relating to the approved handler process are available and if so they should follow these To illustrate this a test certifier should only issue an approved handler test certificate for Explosives Blasting Explosives Class 1 1B 1 1D 1 5D 1 4B 1 4D 1 4S for surface shot firing if the person has met the requirements of the approved Code of Practice for Approved Handler Certificates Explosives HSNOCOP 5 In this code of practice to qualify for approved handler test certification the 49 September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives person must demonstrate competency by completing the following unit standards and undertaking practical experience handling charging and or shot firing explosives e Unit Standard 21152 Demonstrate knowledge of storing explosives for use in extractive industries e Unit Standard 8907 Design bl
30. n before being eligible for approved handler status A working example of the Assessment Forms is in the area of outdoor pyrotechnics In this case the test certifier should only issue an approved handler test certificate for Explosives Pyrotechnics Class 1 1G 1 2G 1 3G 1 4G 1 4S if the person has met all the requirements set out in Outdoor Pyrotechnic Display Approved Handler Assessment Forms Again in the above scenario the role of the test certifier aligns with the requirements of regulation 5 3 and the assessment is undertaken at a set standard A list of the guidance material for assessing an approved handler for explosives is provided in Appendix 1 In cases where neither codes of practice nor guidance material are available the test certifier should use their discretion when assessing the person In these cases the test certifier should set their own assessment standard based on their previous experience industry standards national and international best practice The test certifier should formalise their assessment standards to ensure consistency in application Chart 1 illustrates the decision path test certifiers should follow when assessing an applicant s approved handler application 49 September 2012 EPA0188 Application for approved handler test certificate involving class 1 explosive Confirm types of class 1 explosives to be handled and in which industries Is a code of practice for
31. nformation on the Code of Practice for Approved Handler Certificates Explosives http www epa govt nz publications resources publications codes of practice Pages COP 5 AH explosives aspx Code of Practice for Approved Handler Gualifications for Land Blasting http www epa govt nz Publications COP26 pdf Guidelines Outdoor Pyrotechnic Display Approved Handler Assessment Forms for first time candidates not for renewal candidates http www epa govt nz Publications Approved Handle 9620Assessment pyrotechnics form pdf Other useful links Approved handler test certificate renewal page http www epa govt nz hazardous substances certifications people approved handlers Pages renew ah tc aspx Test Certificates Register Test Certifiers manual TBC wait for new TC secure area http testcertifiers ermanz govt nz testcert User 20Guide ERMA 20Manual 20 20Test 20Certificates pdf Code of Practice for Outdoor Pyrotechnic Displays http www epa govt nz Publications COP30 pdf Controlled substance licence CSL information http Awww epa govt nz hazardous substances certifications csl Pages What is csl aspx Class 1 Substances Requiring a Controlled Substances Licence http www epa govt nz Publications explosives decision pdf Test Certifier Performance Standard for Record Keeping http Awww epa govt nz Publications Record Keeping for Test Certifiers pdf gt September 2012 EPA0188 18 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved h
32. olo Kolgi olde oile e izt vied um i a a a d us E 17 Guideline S snaa anaa EE A A A EEE E 17 Other uselul INKs issand anaana aie ua aati ancada aaae dea dns dead as 17 App ndix 2 2 rs ienu dniami iienaa aeniea iaaa iiaa iaa das ir iaa as a aaa asai 18 Outdoor pyrotechnic display level criteria sssesssssssseseses esee 18 Picus Esa 20 Phrases for special conditions on approved handler test certificates of Class 1 explosives 20 App ndik4 121 3 E M 21 Examples of test certificates iced ted i var ia a HL EX LUE ex sag d 21 APP ndi 5 3 des CH 27 CHS CRIS Be race So cetera sce act dare nes eects S S S 27 gt September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives This page has been left blank intentionally S September 2012 EPA0188 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Executive summary Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms HSNO legislation a test certifier may issue an approved handler test certificate for Class 1 explosives to a person who they have assessed as having appropriate knowledge and practical experience in handling explosives Test certifiers must carry out these assessments to a high standard and in a consistent manner and wherever possible a
33. ons where explosives are transferred from one mode of transport to another e g at a port Approved handler and controlled substance licence reguirements for transporting explosives A person wishing to transport by road guantities of explosives egual to or less than those shown in Table 2 needs an approved handler test certificate if they do not have a D endorsement If they have a D endorsement they do not need transport as a lifecycle phase on their approved handler test certificate In either case however a person would require a CSL to authorise possession of the explosive s Table 2 Quantities of substance that activate requirements for transport as a lifecycle on an approved handlers test certificate Explosives hazard classification Quantities 1 1B 1 2B and 1 4B 5 kg NEQ 1 1 other than 1 1B or 1 1C 1 2 and 1 5 50 kg NEQ 1 1C and 1 3 other than 1 3G 100 kg NEQ 1 3G and 1 4 other than 1 4S 200 kg NEQ 1 48 1 000 kg NEO Fireworks in hazard classifications 1 3G 1 4G and 1 4S that are controlled 10 000 kg gross weight under the Hazardous Substances Fireworks Regulations 2001 9 9 ght Safety ammunition including pre primed cartridges and primers of class 14S 25 000 kg gross weight Note This table is taken from Table 6 Schedule 2 of the Hazardous Substance Classes 1 to 5 Controls Regulations If a person transports by road quantities of explosives greater than those shown in Table 2 the person mu
34. re will be times when its authenticity needs to be validated The test certifiers signature is an important means of doing this Optional The test certifier may record additional information on a test certificate such as their company logo and contact details IMPORTANT Under no circumstances may the EPA logo be included on a test certificate or any reference made to the EPA that implies we endorse the test certificate Examples Three examples of approved handler test certificates for Class 1 explosives are provided in Appendix 4 to illustrate the approved handler test certificate format and content for various scenarios Lifecycles defined A lifecycle phase may only be added to a test certificate after the test certifier has thoroughly assessed the person s skill knowledge and competency in that phase of the lifecycle Only lifecycle phase s listed below may be added on an approved handler test certificate e use e manufacture e storage e disposal e transport These permitted lifecycles are described below Use Use of explosives means setting up and firing explosives including e setting charges e attaching fusing and detonation cord e adding blasting caps detonating a charge e setting up rigging and firing an outdoor pyrotechnic display gt September 2012 EPA0188 12 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives e removing and replacing fusing with
35. sives from one form of transport to another permitted form Valid for indoor pyrotechnics displays Restricted to manufacture of explosives for avalanche control only Restricted to propellant powders and safety fuses Manufacture for category 1G explosives Repair and replacement of lift charges on aerial shells permitted Manufacture restricted to model rocket motors Restricted to manufacture of ANFO and emulsion explosives Valid for the transfer of explosives in the hours of darkness Restricted to canine training Restricted to the manufacture of small arms ammunition and processes gt September 2012 EPA0188 21 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Appendix 4 Examples of test certificates To illustrate the information that must be produced on an approved handler test certificate three scenarios and their corresponding test certificates are given in Examples 1 to 3 The approved handler test certificates are for persons handling explosives in various industries and environments These are hypothetical situations The format or layout of each test certificate is slightly different but this is not important as these examples are meant to illustrate the various certificate templates that different test certifiers use What is important however is the content of each test certificate Example 1 The applicant Joe Bloggs works in the mining industry where they carry out blas
36. st hold an approved handler test certificate with transport as a lifecycle phase and they must also hold a controlled substance license A commercial transport operator i e for hire or reward also needs a D endorsement in addition to having an approved handler test certificate with transport as a lifecycle phase If a person transports explosives as tools of trade and has transport as a lifecycle phase on the approved handler test certificate they do not need to hold a D endorsement if the person wishes to transport less than 50 kg gross weight of explosives other than cartridges for weapons inert projectiles or cartridges small Ji September 2012 EPA0188 16 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives arms UN 0012 or less than 250 kg gross weight cartridges for weapons inert projectiles or cartridges small arms UN 0012 A test certificate with the lifecycle transport cannot be used in lieu of a D endorsement if a tools of trade operator wishes to transport by road quantities greater than 50 kg gross weight of explosives other than cartridges for weapons inert projectiles or cartridges small arms UN 0012 or more than 250 kg gross weight of cartridges for weapons inert projectiles or cartridges small arms UN 0012 This is because the Dangerous Goods Rule imposes requirements for a transport course that is delivered and assessed by a person who has been appro
37. ting for tunnel development and mining for ore extraction and also blasting for guarries Joe needs to make ANFO as part of their blasting work The test certifier is satisfied that Joe is competent o September 2012 EPA0188 22 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Certificate No 123456 001 TEST CERTIFICATE Approved Handler Issued pursuant to Section 82 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Name Joe Bloggs Date of Birth 10 06 1965 Residential contact details Work contact details 123 Alpha Road Explosions R Us Ltd Te Kuiti 457 Bravo Street Te Kuiti Telephone 04 123 4567 Telephone 0800 123 456 This certificate is issued in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Personnel Qualifications Regulations 2001 This certifies that the handler has met the relevant requirements for the substances and lifecycles specified below Substances Classes Lifecycles Explosives Blasting 1 1B 1 4B 1 4D 1 5D 1 4S Use Storage Transport Explosives Blasting 1 1D Use Storage Transport Manufacture Conditions 1 Unless surrendered or revoked beforehand this certificate shall remain in force until 6 December 2011 and may be renewed thereafter by an authorised test certifier 2 This certificate must be produced at the request of an enforcement officer appointed under the HSNO Act 1996 Special
38. und effect products e star or aerial shells not exceeding 125 mm diameter e limited to the above pyrotechnics with hazard classification 1 3G 1 4G 1 4S Ji September 2012 EPA0188 19 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Level 3 Includes the following Class 1 1G 1 2G 1 3G 1 4G and 1 4S pyrotechnic products e all pyrotechnics permissible at Level 2 plus e aerial shells up to 300 mm diameter e specialist localities gt September 2012 EPA0188 20 Appendix 3 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Phrases for special conditions on approved handler test certificates of Class 1 explosives Restricted to Level 1 outdoor display pyrotechnics Restricted to Level 2 outdoor display pyrotechnics Level 3 outdoor display pyrotechnics Restricted to snow avalanche control Restricted to manufacture of ANFO explosives Restricted to electrical transmission line work Restricted to use of pyrotechnics for special effects in the movie industry Restricted to road transport of explosives Restricted to surface mines and guarries Restricted to underground coal mines Restricted to underground metalliferous mines Restricted to construction blasting Restricted to surface shot firing Restricted to land blasting Restricted to metalliferous or tunnel shot firing Restricted to rail transport Transfer of explo
39. ved by the New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA However no one has been approved by NZTA to deliver or assess a transport course as part of the approved handler training as no such course currently exists You may issue an approved handler test certificate with transport as a lifecycle phase if a person does not hold a D endorsement as long as you assess the candidate s knowledge as specified under Transport in Lifecycles defined section Recording of information for the EPA test certificate register All certificates issued must be recorded in the EPA test certificate register This must be done within 30 days of a certificate being issued The Test Certifier Register User Manual available on the test certifier secure page provides instructions on entering information into the register Checklist A checklist is provided in this document Appendix 5 to help you ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information that you record on a test certificate This checklist is also available on the test certifier secure area of the EPA website The use of a checklist whether the one provided or an equivalent version is an important quality assurance step when issuing a test certificate Ji September 2012 EPA0188 17 Test Certifier Performance Standard Approved handler test certificates for class 1 explosives Appendix 1 Links to approved handler assessment codes of practice and guidelines Code of practice I

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