Explosives Flashcards
1
Q
Primary blast injuries
A
from blast wave, unique to high explosives:
blast lung,
eye rupture
concussion
tympanic membrane rupture and middle ear damage
2
Q
secondary blast injuries
A
fragments
penetrating injuries
3
Q
Tertiary injuries
A
body being thrown by the blast
traumatic amputation
fractures
brain injury
4
Q
Quaternary injuries
A
anything else
burns,
crush injuries
smoke/particle inhalation
angina etc
5
Q
3 types of explosive
A
military
commercial
homemade
6
Q
Legal carriage of explosives?
A
300 detonators
50kg explosive
Unmarked
with safety file with H&S certificates
7
Q
Characteristics of explosives
A
Performance mechanical sensitivity stability compatibility
8
Q
Blast assessment
A
crater manhole covers window breakage street furniture damage debris throw chemical analysis
9
Q
Detonation evidence
A
small fragments
blue colouring
evidence of high temperatures
