Explosives Flashcards
1
Q
Clothing protection
A
(1) Helmet
(2) Safety glasses
(3) Respirator or full BA
(4) Overalls
(5) Gloves
(6) Heavy duty footwear
2
Q
What happens to unprotected steel walls when the heat is low and when the heat is high?
A
Low heat - tend to be pushed out
High heat - tend to be drawn in
May remain intact only loosely
3
Q
What to look for:
A
(1) cratering
(2) spread of debris
(3) shredding of materials
(4) a smell peculiar to the exploded material; for example, the smell of almonds is often associated with explosive or exploded material
(5) an overlay of dust
(6) shrapnel marks.
