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Aerial blaster in charge correct answers a person who
- Is fully qualified, by means of training and experience in explosives use
- Is adequately trained, experienced, and capable of recognizing conditions throughout the blast
area
- Is in charge of:
- The blast process
- All aspects of explosives and blasting agent storage, handling, and use as recommended by the
manufacturer and as required by this chapter.
- Is in a position of authority:
- To take prompt corrective action in all areas of the blast operation
- Over all other blasters at the blast sight
- Has a minimum of 5 missions under the supervision of a licensed aerial blaster in charge
- Successfully completes a written exam for aerial blaster in charge
Alien correct answers any person who isn't a citizen or national of the United States.
American Table of Distances correct answers American Table of Distances for Storage of
Explosives as revised and approved by Institute of the Makers of Explosives (IME).
Approved storage facility correct answers A facility for the storage of explosive materials which
is in compliance with the following chapter:
• Storage licensing (WAC 296-52-660)
• Storage of explosive materials (WAC 296-52-690)
• Magazine construction (WAC 296-52-700)
ATF correct answers Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Attended, as attending explosives correct answers The physical presence of an authorized person
within the field of vision of explosives. The said attendant shall be awake, alert, and not engage
in activities which may divert their attention so that in case of an emergency the attendant can
get to the explosives quickly and without interference, except for brief periods of necessary
absence, during which absence simple theft of explosives isn't ordinarily possible
Authorized, approved, or approval correct answers authorized, approved, or approval by:
• The department
• Any other approving agency
• An individual as specified in this chapter.
Authorized agent correct answers A person delegated by a licensed purchaser, who possesses a
basic knowledge of explosives handling safety, to order and receive explosives on the purchaser's
behalf.
, Authorized agent list correct answers a current list of agents the purchaser has authorized to
order or receive explosives on their behalf.
Authorized person correct answers a person approved or assigned by an employer, owner, or
licensee to perform a specific type of duty or be at a specific location at the job site.
Avalanche correct answers the sliding or falling of a large amount of snow down a steep slope
which has a destructive force due to its mass.
Avalanche control pack correct answers a specially designed and constructed pack for carrying
explosives.
Avalanche control route correct answers a route or specific path which is used by an authorized
person in order to control the occurrence of avalanches.
Avalauncher correct answers a device like a cannon which is used for avalanche control blasting.
It has a rotating base calibrated for pointing and the barrel is mounted on an elevating
mechanism. It uses a compressed gas to propel a projectile containing an explosive charge and
detonating means. The gas source is connected to the gun by high pressure hose with in-line
control valves and pressure gauges ahead of the trigger mechanism.
Barricade correct answers effectively screening a building containing explosives by means of a
natural or artificial barrier from a magazine, another building, a railway, or highway
Artificial barricade correct answers a barricade of such height that a straight line from the top of
any sidewall of the building containing explosives to the eave line of any magazine or other
building or to a point 12 feet above the center of a railway or highway shall pass through such
barrier, an artificial mound or properly revetted wall of earth with a minimum thickness of 3 feet.
Natural barricade correct answers natural hill, mound, wall, or barrier composed of earth, rock,
or other solid material at least 3 feet thick.
Blast area correct answers area of a blast that is effected by:
• Flying rock missiles
• Gases
• Concussion.
Blast pattern correct answers the plan of the drill holes laid out and a display of the burden
distance, spacing distance, and their relationship to each other.
Blast site correct answers the area where explosive material is handled during loading and 50
feet in all directions from loaded blast holes or holes to be loaded.
Blaster correct answers a person trained and experienced in the use of explosives and licensed by
the department
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Aerial blaster in charge correct answers a person who
- Is fully qualified, by means of training and experience in explosives use
- Is adequately trained, experienced, and capable of recognizing conditions throughout the blast
area
- Is in charge of:
- The blast process
- All aspects of explosives and blasting agent storage, handling, and use as recommended by the
manufacturer and as required by this chapter.
- Is in a position of authority:
- To take prompt corrective action in all areas of the blast operation
- Over all other blasters at the blast sight
- Has a minimum of 5 missions under the supervision of a licensed aerial blaster in charge
- Successfully completes a written exam for aerial blaster in charge
Alien correct answers any person who isn't a citizen or national of the United States.
American Table of Distances correct answers American Table of Distances for Storage of
Explosives as revised and approved by Institute of the Makers of Explosives (IME).
Approved storage facility correct answers A facility for the storage of explosive materials which
is in compliance with the following chapter:
• Storage licensing (WAC 296-52-660)
• Storage of explosive materials (WAC 296-52-690)
• Magazine construction (WAC 296-52-700)
ATF correct answers Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Attended, as attending explosives correct answers The physical presence of an authorized person
within the field of vision of explosives. The said attendant shall be awake, alert, and not engage
in activities which may divert their attention so that in case of an emergency the attendant can
get to the explosives quickly and without interference, except for brief periods of necessary
absence, during which absence simple theft of explosives isn't ordinarily possible
Authorized, approved, or approval correct answers authorized, approved, or approval by:
• The department
• Any other approving agency
• An individual as specified in this chapter.
Authorized agent correct answers A person delegated by a licensed purchaser, who possesses a
basic knowledge of explosives handling safety, to order and receive explosives on the purchaser's
behalf.
, Authorized agent list correct answers a current list of agents the purchaser has authorized to
order or receive explosives on their behalf.
Authorized person correct answers a person approved or assigned by an employer, owner, or
licensee to perform a specific type of duty or be at a specific location at the job site.
Avalanche correct answers the sliding or falling of a large amount of snow down a steep slope
which has a destructive force due to its mass.
Avalanche control pack correct answers a specially designed and constructed pack for carrying
explosives.
Avalanche control route correct answers a route or specific path which is used by an authorized
person in order to control the occurrence of avalanches.
Avalauncher correct answers a device like a cannon which is used for avalanche control blasting.
It has a rotating base calibrated for pointing and the barrel is mounted on an elevating
mechanism. It uses a compressed gas to propel a projectile containing an explosive charge and
detonating means. The gas source is connected to the gun by high pressure hose with in-line
control valves and pressure gauges ahead of the trigger mechanism.
Barricade correct answers effectively screening a building containing explosives by means of a
natural or artificial barrier from a magazine, another building, a railway, or highway
Artificial barricade correct answers a barricade of such height that a straight line from the top of
any sidewall of the building containing explosives to the eave line of any magazine or other
building or to a point 12 feet above the center of a railway or highway shall pass through such
barrier, an artificial mound or properly revetted wall of earth with a minimum thickness of 3 feet.
Natural barricade correct answers natural hill, mound, wall, or barrier composed of earth, rock,
or other solid material at least 3 feet thick.
Blast area correct answers area of a blast that is effected by:
• Flying rock missiles
• Gases
• Concussion.
Blast pattern correct answers the plan of the drill holes laid out and a display of the burden
distance, spacing distance, and their relationship to each other.
Blast site correct answers the area where explosive material is handled during loading and 50
feet in all directions from loaded blast holes or holes to be loaded.
Blaster correct answers a person trained and experienced in the use of explosives and licensed by
the department
