What are the hazards of explosives?

Explosive hazards

• Impact/friction.
• Fire/heat.
• Fragment attack/overpressure.
• Electrostatic discharge.
• Electromagnetic radiation such as mobile phones, pagers etc (in the case of electro-explosive devices)
• Chemical reaction.

What type of clothing should be worn when working around explosives?

Always wear lab coat, safety glasses and full face shield when working with explosive materials or performing any reactions that may lead to explosion. A blast shield should be used. Consider blast protective clothing, depending on amounts and stability of compounds used.

How do you handle explosive substances?

Keep explosive chemicals away from all ignition sources such as open flames, hot surfaces, spark sources, and direct sunlight. Consider designating a special area for explosive chemical use. Store explosive chemicals in an explosive magazine, and inspect areas weekly to comply with the California Fire Code.

What does an explosive engineer do?

Development and characterization of new explosive materials in various forms. Analysis of the physical process of detonation. Explosive generated shock waves and their effects on materials. Safety testing of explosives.

What is explosion safety?

When a combustible material, an ignition source and atmospheric oxygen collide in a confined space, the result is an explosion. Preventative explosion safety measures aim to stop this potentially lethal mixture from occurring.

What is an explosion hazardous environment?

Explosives hazardous areas occur where flammable liquids, vapors, gases or combustible dusts are likely to occur in quantities sufficient to cause a fire or explosion. Often, these atmospheres are created where gas, vapors, dusts and liquids are in contact with oxygen.

What is the cardinal rule of explosives safety?

The cardinal rule for the explosives areas: Limit exposure to a minimum number of persons, for a minimum time, to the minimum amount of ammunition and explosives consistent with safe and efficient operations.

What is the difference between high explosives and low explosives?

Materials that detonate (the front of the chemical reaction moves faster through the material than the speed of sound) are said to be “high explosives” and materials that deflagrate are said to be “low explosives”.

Where must flammable chemicals be stored?

Larger volumes of highly flammable chemicals should be stored outside your main building in appropriate Flammables Stores or Bunded chemical stores. These chemical storage systems should be positioned in a safe location, away from sources of ignition, boundaries etc.

What care is to be taken while using flammable chemicals?

Answer: Eliminate ignition sources (sparks, smoking, flames, hot surfaces) when working with flammable and combustible liquids. Use the smallest amount of flammable liquid necessary in the work area. Keep storage areas cool and dry.

How much do Explosive workers make?

The average salary for an explosives worker in the United States is around $49,860 per year.