Egress Explosive Safety EOC Exam Questions and Answers

Who approves locally written instructions for explosive operations?

Squadron commander or equivalent

How many times, as a minimum, should waste material containers be emptied each workday or shift?

1

Flammable storage must be location _____ feet from explosive operations.

50

Which Hazard Class/Division HC/D is mass detonating?

1.1

Placards may be omitted for transportation of hazard class/division HC/D ____ material on base.

1.4

Which clothing material is recommended for personnel who handle or install unpackaged electrically initiated devices?

Cotton

What must you ensure before movement of explosives?

Stabilization and security of load

Replace temporary static bonding cables if more than ___ of the cable strands are broken.

1/3

What must be accomplished prior to unpackaging and handling any EED?

Post signs reminding personnel that periodic grounding is required

Personnel who handle or install unpackaged electrically initiated explosive devices must avoid wearing clothing that produces ____.

Static electricity

Which Hazard Class/Division HC/D is Non-mass Detonating, Fragment Producing?

1.2

How many feet is the minimum withdrawal distance for HC/D 1.3 explosives?

600

How many serviceable fire extinguishers must be available for immediate use at any location where explosives are being handled?

2

Who coordinates with base fire chief and security police to decide whether to approve a request for an explosives facility license?

Base weapons safety

What is the minimum withdrawal distance for HC/D 1.4 explosives?

300

Which Hazard Class/Division HC/D is Mass Fire?

1.3

Each explosive laden vehicle used for transport must have at least ____ portable 2A:10BC rated fire extinguishers.

2

What locally written procedures identify concerning hazardous waste generated during explosive operations?

control, storage and disposition

When can flammable liquids be used for cleaning purposes near explosives or within an explosives area?

When authorized by TO

What part of the lead vehicle must be placarded when towing an explosives laden trailer?

front

Which of the following items can be mixed with explosives?

Storage racks

Which of the following sources of energy may cause unintentional ignition of EED’s?

Radio frequency

Which Hazard Class/Division HC/D is Moderate Fire?

1.4

The hazard ___ as the fire symbol number ____.

Decreases, increases

What us required between towing vehicles and trailers when pintle fastenings are used?

Safety chains