US Army Explosive Safety Familiarization Exam Questions and Answers 2023

Your installation is refurbishing an existing PES facility built in 1968. Do you need to complete an ESSP? - Answer- 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.... - Answer- 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? - Answer- Yes, and it requires DDESB approval. Intraline distance (ILD) is the minimum distance permitted between... - Answer- two operating buildings. The purpose of an ESSP is to ensure safety, provide specifications, and... - Answer- establish limits. You must submit an ESSP for DDESB approval if the installation is... - Answer- building an ES within an existing ESQD arc. Failing to submit a successful ESSP may result in... - Answer- reduced operational capacity. Which are the phases of the ESSP process in order? - Answer- Development and Evaluation, Submission, DDESB Review, and Implementation. The Expedited Approval Request must... - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- HSP Which is NOT a common mistake when submitting an ESSP? - Answer- Sending the ESSP to USATCES Your facility does not have a lightening protection system (LPS). Which of these will you have to submit? - Answer- Risk Assessment and command acceptance of the risk Who is authorized to sign an ESSP transmittal memorandum? - Answer- 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? - Answer- RBSB