Demo Safety & Transportation Flashcards
the responsibility for loading, storing and transporting explosives________
should not be divided
charges less than _______, the _____ missile hazard distance is ________
27 lbs, minimum, 300 meters
for charges ________ but less than _____ refer to table 6-2, page 6-7 of FM 3-34.214
more than 27 lbs, 500 lbs
for charges ________, the safe distance is computed using
meters=
more than 500 lbs
meters= 100 x cube root net explosive weight
a ________ of personnel should be exposed for a _____ of time to the ________ of explosives during transportation
minimum number, minimum amount, smallest amount
premature detonation of electric blasting caps may be induced by
- radio
- radar
- tv signals
- lightning
- static electricty
keep electric blasting caps at least _____ from energized powerlines
155 meters
when placing electrical blasting caps in a metal container, how much overlap should be on the lid and what must be done
1/2”
use proper grounding procedures for static electricty
how many and what class of fire extinguishers must a vehicle transporting demo have
2, class b or c extinguishers
vehicle transporting explosives:
will be operated by a mature person who is physically fit, careful, reliable, able to read road signs, _______________
not under the influence of inotxicants or narcotics and aware of the destructive effects of explosives
when not able to transpo blasting caps in a seperate vehicle what must be done
carry the caps in the cab of the truck in an approved ammunition container
to ensure circulation of air, _____ of dunnage between the bottom of the stack and the earth flooring
no less than 3”
air space _____ between the top of the stack and the cover
no less than 18”
piles of explosives temporarily stored in the open
should weigh _____ than _______
should be placed _____ than ______
no more than 500 lbs
no less than 140 feet apart
magazines are placed according to
Safety
Accessibility
Dryness
Drainage
safety is the most important factor
