US Army Explosive Safety Familiarization questions and answers

US Army Explosive Safety Familiarization questions and answers56Your installation is refurbishing an existing PES facility built in 1968. Do you need to complete an ESSP? Yes, and it requires DDESB approval. As distance from the potential explosion site decreases, the potential for damage to an exposed site from an explosion.... increases. Your installation is increasing the NEW for a storage site built in 1969 and storing a hazard division that was not previously approved for that location. Do you need to complete an ESSP? Yes, and it requires DDESB approval. Intraline distance (ILD) is the minimum distance permitted between... two operating buildings. The purpose of an ESSP is to ensure safety, provide specifications, and... establish limits. You must submit an ESSP for DDESB approval if the installation is... building an ES within an existing ESQD arc. Failing to submit a successful ESSP may result in... reduced operational capacity. Which are the phases of the ESSP process in order? Development and Evaluation, Submission, DDESB Review, and Implementation. The Expedited Approval Request must... explain why an expedited approval is required. Which part of the ESSP package contains background information, site location, and the reason for the ESSP submission? ESSP narrative Which ESSP category addresses facilities and operations that do not completely conform to deterministic QD criteria or meet the risk-based criteria in DESR 6055.09 Edition 1? HSP Which is NOT a common mistake when submitting an ESSP? Sending the ESSP to USATCES Your facility does not have a lightening protection system (LPS). Which of these will you have to submit? Risk Assessment and command acceptance of the risk Who is authorized to sign an ESSP transmittal memorandum? Installation Commander or designated representative Which ESSP category addresses PES and ES that do not meet the deterministic QD criteria, but do meet DDESB-approved, risk-based siting acceptance criteria? RBSB