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