Disposal Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

When should deteriorated dynamite be moved by hand?

A

When the area cannot accept a detonation, protective measures cannot be utilized, and some form of life threatening situation exists

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2
Q

Why should gasoline never be used to enhance a fire?

A

Gasoline is too volatile. The possibility of premature ignition exists and gasoline vapors trapped in the pile could explode

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3
Q

What is the maximum amount of dynamite that can be burned at one time?

A

50 pounds

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4
Q

What is the minimum requirement for a countercharge of pipe bombs?

A

Countercharge with a minimum of 1.5 pounds of explosives and a detonating velocity of 4000 m/sec (13,200 fps)

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5
Q

What is the preferred method of disposal for most high explosives?

A

Disposal by detonation

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6
Q

What is a safe distance for locating a demo area away from an inhabited building?

A

2400 feet

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7
Q

Which disposal option is reasonable for desensitized product?

A

Open Burn

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8
Q

What measure ensures safer, more efficient disposal operations?

A

Mandatory Safety Briefing

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9
Q

When should non-emergency disposal operations be accomplished?

A

Daylight hours

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10
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What are the four factors of consideration for disposal operations?

A

Safety, Environment, Logistics, Security

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11
Q

What is the minimum separation for a personnel shelter during demolition operations?

A

300 feet

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12
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What considerations are taken into account for setting range limits?

A

Noise, Ground Shock, and Air Shock Waves

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13
Q

What are the distances to keep explosive material away from disposal work in progress?

A

Excess of >25lb not less than 150 feet, 50lb see CFR29

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14
Q

To re-use a burn hole what must you do?

A

Wait 24 hours or soak with water and wait 12 hours

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15
Q

What are the Disposal Methods?

A

Detonate in place, TRANSPORT AND DETONATE, buried detonation, burn in place, TRANSPORT AND BURN, transfer, neutralize

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16
Q

What are the methods for destroying Good explosives?

A

Detonation, Function as designed, Burning

17
Q

What does the EPA recommend for burning dynamite?

A

Burn Pans

18
Q

What dangerous product forms on copper caps?

A

Copper Azide (do not open boxes)

19
Q

What are the classes of fireworks?

A

Class “C” 1.4g (Common Fireworks), Class “B” 1.3g (Special Fireworks)

20
Q

What size of an area should be cleared of combustible materials around the demo pit?

A

An area 200 feet in radius