AND ANSWERS, SCORED A+
What is Dyno AP Plus made of? Answer - Ammonium Nitrate (60-80%)
Sodium Nitrate (10-18%)
Aluminium (0-10%)
Mineral Oil (0-3%)
What is notable about a Class V magazine? Answer - It is not fire resistant
for blasting agents only
What are the 4 leading causes of explosives accidents? Answer - 1.) Failure to
clear and safeguard the blast site
2.) Drilling or digging into explosives
3.) Improper fuse lighting techniques
4.) Premature blasts due to extraneous electrical current
Is Det Cord considered a detonator? Answer - Not Normally...
Det Cord itself requires a detonator to be initiated
Grass, Brush and Combustible rubbish shall be kept cleared away what distance
from the explosives magaizine? Answer - 50 feet
T or F
, Det Cord should NOT be plastic coated if there are to be many knots in the
cord. Answer - True
Should you attempt to fight a dynamite fire? Answer - No
What CalOSHA class is Dyno AP Plus? Answer - Type A as it is Cap Sensitive
Is Dyno AP Plus considered a "High Explosive" by the BATF? Answer - Yes,
because it is cap sensitive
How can explosives be disposed of? Answer - Burning at an isolated location or
exploded in a safe place
What is a Type IV mag used for? Answer - Storage of low explosives, blasting
agents and electrical blasting caps
What are some DOT requirements for transporting explosives across highways?
Answer - 1.) Vehicle is in good working order
2.) Placard on all four sides of vehicle with "Explosives" 8 inches high
3.) Bill of loading and MSDS sheet
4.) 2 (10-BC) rated fire extinguishers
Example of a low velocity explosive Answer - Black Powder
Which blasting cap should be used to properly detonate explosive projectiles
delivered to inaccessible location by compressed gas delivery systems Answer -
#8 Blasting Cap