Introduction to Explosives Safety for Safety Professionals
26. Which two load transportation violations are shown in the photo?: It is completely
exposed.
It is not secured.
27. Indicate whether each characteristic identifies A&E as standard or non-standard.:
Assigned HC - Standard
Not Assigned HC - Non-standard
Evaluated for safety, health, quality standards - Standard Quality and reliability have not been
assessed - Non-standard Packaged, protected from long term storage or environment - Standard
No training for handling or use has been developed - Non-standard
28. The Yellow Book is an unofficial source for determining which of follow- ing? Select all
that apply.: Hazard division (HD)
Net explosives weight (NEW) Storage compatibility group (SCG)
29. A soldier fires a 40mm high explosive grenade on a training range. The grenade fails to
detonate. This incident is: a malfunction
30. A Humvee rolls over while transporting a number of boxes of small ammunition. This
incident is: an accident
31. A soldier receives a burn while attempting to operate an illumination grenade. This
incident is: an accident that could also be a malfunction
32. Select the malfunction class for non-performance incidents.: X
33. Select the malfunction class for major damage to materiel, equipment, or property.: B
34. Select the malfunction class that applies when there has been a death or severe personnel
injury.: A
35. Select the malfunction class for ammunition performance incidents.: C
36. Which type of small arms ammunition (SAA) is blue?: Practice
37. According to color coding, which term applies to the image?: Low explo- sive
38. In which two circumstances does empty or inert ammo not require holes drilled in it?:
When it is on permanent display in museums and the holes reduce its historic value
When the holes impair the use of ammo in training
39. What information is found in the highlighted area of the ammo package?-
: National Stock Number (NSN)
40. What information is found in the highlighted area of the ammo package?-
: Ability of the leads and circuit to capture RF energy
Amount of current required to fire an EED
Type, characteristics, and intensity of RF energy
41. What are the two key safety concerns with EEDs?: Stray electric current from
electromagnetic radiation accidentally initiating an EED
Stray electric current from static electricity accidentally initiating an EED
42. An ammunition malfunction occurs at the live firing range. Who is imme- diately
responsible for actions taken at the site?: Senior person at the incident site
43. An ammunition malfunction occurs at the shooting range. What is the ASP required to
do?: Notify any units or organizations with the ammunition lot in question to immediately stop
using it.
44. When the malfunction occurred at the live fire range at Camp Swale, the ammo
representative or the Occupational Health and Safety Office commu- nicated the preliminary
malfunction reports via: the fastest means immediately available
45. When the malfunction occurred at the live firing range at Camp Swale, who was
responsible for initiating the reporting process in the absence of ammunition personnel?:
Occupational Health and Safety Office
46. An ammunition malfunction occurs at the live firing range. Which three actions must be
taken immediately?: Cease fire
Notify range control
Secure the malfunction site
47. You need to perform operations between magazines in the open. How far from the AGM
do you have to be to perform this task?: 100 feet of ILD (whichever is greater)
48. You are inspecting an AGM and the ammo is stacked close to the ceiling. What is the
minimum required distance it can be stacked from the ceiling?-
: 18 inches
49. The Occupational Health and Safety Management Office is conducting random
inspections of magazines. Which two ammunition storage guide- lines apply?: Ammunition
may not touch the sides or top of a magazine.
Exits need to remain unblocked for workers.
50. Which item violates ammo storage rules in ECMs?: Storing damaged con- tainers with
serviceable containers
51. Which three storage rules apply to all types of magazines?: Any box not filled to capacity
must be stenciled with the words "LITE BOX" or "LIGHT BOX" and stored in a designated
location.
A&E must be stored away from the sides and top of the magazine.
When ammunition is stored in the magazine, the magazine cannot be used for any other purpose.
52. How often do you need to inspect conductive flooring?: Daily
53. When do you need to test your conductive footwear? Select all that apply.: Daily
At issue
54. You will be working in the ammo operations area today. Which clothing material should
you wear to prevent static?: Cotton
55. Which three items are common sources of static electricity?: Materials passing through
chutes and pneumatic conveyors
Moving machine parts
Steam, air, or gas flowing through pipes
56. You need to ensure there are firebreaks around your AGMs. What is the minimum
distance the firebreak must be from each AGM?: 50 feet
57. How many hazard-specific fire extinguishers must be readily accessible when
ammunition is being handled?: 2
58. You are scheduling a controlled burn to prevent fires. This activity must be located at
least how many feet away from an open storage area or building handling ammunition?: 100
feet
59. You need to prepare for your controlled burn. Which three precautions must you take at
an ECM during a controlled burn?: Close doors when within
100 feet
Cover or close all rear and roof vents
Have fire department on standby
60. You are inspecting a magazine and it has no fire symbols. You know the DODIC has the
abbreviation BBC beside it. Which Chemical Hazard Symbols should be on the magazine?:
Symbol 1 Set 2
61. You must inspect several operations buildings. Which of these is a re- quirement for exits
in operations buildings?: Self-closing doors that swing outward in the direction of exit travel
62. You are working on a protective construction design. You must consider all of these for
A&E operating buildings EXCEPT: container lockers
63. Your installation has a mission change that requires major modification of existing
structures. These modifications will violate explosive safety stan- dards. Which of these
deviations do you need?: CCR
64. You are planning an amnesty day at your installation. Which two state- ments about
amnesty turn-ins are true?: ASP will accept turn-ins without doc- uments.
Turn-ins are exempt from AR_190 series investigations.
65. Which two statements about amnesty boxes are true?: Boxes must provide protection from
the weather.
Only designated personnel are allowed to check the contents.
66. You are assisting your installation commander in preparing a real prop- erty master
plan (RPMP). Which three components do you include in the plan?: Capital Investment
Strategy
Installation Design Guide
Short-Range Component
67. What are two real property management plan (RPMP) responsibilities of the
installation commander?: Convene and chair the RPPB
Establish a GIS working group
68. Which three descriptions of the components of an RPMP are correct?: - The RPMPD is
the commander's vision for the current and future development and operation of the installation.
The IDG promotes visual order and improves the functional aspects of the instal- lation.
The CIS is the commander's strategy to use and invest in real property to support installation
missions and DA objectives.
69. Which three individuals need to be on the Real Property Planning Board
(RPPB) at an installation?: Environmental Coordinator, Installation commander,
Staff engineer