Heavy vehicles in queensland, transporting dangerous goods in queensland, trialling an automated vehicle in queensland, supply transport and infrastructure services to queensland. Integration of the software into the installations geographical information system is the responsibility of the. T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s r a p i d a c t i o n r e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e summary of change. Certificate of fitness for explosives safety control ethis study material 25. Explosives safety and security business queensland. Explosive storage capacity calculator user manual important. Automation of explosives safety site plans article the. Explosives safety siting army preference and assessment system for hazard surveys ashs.
Explosives safety siting ess explosives safety siting. This paper elaborates on the site plan requirements outlined in department of defense instruction 6055. Senior explosives safety analyst with strong mathematical and technical skills, he has supported and led many explosive test programs and modeling efforts, as well as developing numerous algorithms to be used in explosive riskbased analysis models. Army technical center for explosives safety, savanna, il. Johnathan stacy has worked for the navy or dod since 1982 and currently works for the department of defense explosives safety board as program manager for dods automated site planning tool, explosives safety siting ess. Explosives safety inspection how is explosives safety inspection abbreviated. Usatces personnel serve as the armys approval authority for explosives. Safety explosive and chemical site plan development and submission department of the army pamphlet 38565 history. Expose the minimum number of people for the minimum time to the minimum amount of explosives required to safely and effectively execute the mission. The ess software contains planning and analytical tools for assisting with the development of site plan packages. Senior safety engineer, office of the director of army safety. The most serious occurred at picatinny arsenal ammunition storage depot, new jersey, in july, 1926 when an electrical storm led to fires that caused explosions and widespread destruction. Nasa is rolling out an explosives safety course to replace centerspecific courses and provide consistent training throughout the agency.
Johnathan stacy, facilities certification branch n547naval ordnance safety and security activityfarragut hall, 3817 strauss ave, suite 108indian head, md. Participated in rewriting two windows applications for the dod explosives safety board that analyzed explosive safety siting for military bases. Ess ess is a software tool developed by dod that uses existing gis and other data to automate the process of explosives safety site planning. The use of explosives safety site planning tools during the development of. Es s is an automated site planning tool developed by the naval facilities engineering and expeditionary warfare center navfac exwc and funded by the department of defense. Paper for the 2010 ddesb seminarexplosives safety planner community development and sustainmentpresenter. Canceled directives incorporated by reference in a contract. Dave southern greater nashville area, tn professional. General schedule gs0803, safety engineering series.
It must identify the location of the explosives and how the public is safeguarded. Technical paper 26 provides department of defense explosives safety board ddesb guidance for explosives safety site plans. Explosives safety and quantity distance siting abs group. Reference c divides the explosives safety site planning process into four integrated phases. The explosives safety and security branch essb aims to ensure the safety of the public and of workers in canadas explosives industry by. Explosion assessments, including air blast and fragmentation, can be performed using, simplified, medium fidelity, or advanced consequence and risk models. United states air force explosives site plan report and explosives safety program support initiatives albert webb explosives site planning team chief headquarters air force safety center, kirtland air force base, new mexico 7 june 2010 introduction during the past two years headquarters air force safety center hq afsc eliminated a long. Commercial explosives safety video convergence training. Ddesb guidance for explosives safety site plans denix.
Abs group specializes in explosives safety quantity distance. Army explosives and chemical agent safety programs. In 2008, three explosives safety planning software applications were in significant use in the dod. Provides technical assistance during investigations of ammunitionexplosives accidents, and malfunctions. Explosives safety siting ess software was developed to automate the process, said lyn little, logistics management specialist with the united. Hazxs explosion, consequence and risk modules were incorporated into the dod explosives safety board s ddesbs approved explosives safety siting ess quantitydistance qd software. Information available through this page will provide leaders, ammunition and explosives personnel, and safety managers with explosives safety resources to develop and manage your explosives safety program. Explosives safety originated as a formal program in the united states in the aftermath of world war i when several ammunition storage areas were destroyed in a series of mishaps. The explosive safety resources provided come from dod sources, other public sector sources, and the private sector. The storage capacity tool is an excel spreadsheet that will assist in calculating allowable munitions storage capacities for a selected potential explosion site pes, given the available distances to surrounding exposed sites es. Titles, property and surveying, building and construction, explosives safety and security, urban design and architecture transport and logistics topics. Explosives safety siting ess partnerships department of defense explosives safety board ddesb software development naval facilities engineering support center navfac esc collect data, create installation database, provide training, ess help desk commands provide data and maintain data submit site plans army mapper. Students will learn how to use the ess software to determine explosives limits and separation distances for a potential explosion site pes or exposed site es.
Goddard space flight center explosives safety officer eso gordon marsh taught the updated course, basics explosive safety training, at wallops flight facility wff on feb. Software program and its applicability to the explosives safety. Few people today give much thought to the role that explosives play in their lives each day and how they are inextricably linked to our standard of living and our very way of life. Cancellation of a directive does not modify or otherwise affect any contractual obligation to comply with the directive. Applicants must make an appointment with the explosive unit at 718999 1595 prior to arriving at 9 metrotech, brooklyn. Identifying explosives in your acquisition and disposition records ensures that law enforcement officials can trace explosives in the event that they are lost, stolen, or recovered in a crime. To assist with this mission, the department of defense explosives safety board and the military services are developing software called the explosives safety siting system to automate the. Explosive safety specialist explosives countermeasures instructor, gs001712 the specialist serves as an instructor for explosives and improvised explosive device ied recognition and avoidance techniques with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting andor managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for.
The following key questions are answered in this module. Automation the department of defense and the services have developed software that will automate the development of conventional essps. Dac leads implementation of explosives safety siting. The developer contracted jet research corporation to perform clearance activities.
Examination for the certificate of fitness for explosives safety control e25. Course content includes instructions and practice exercises for using the ess software and asset online tool. Approximately 3,000 mk 23 practice bombs were reportedly removed. Our qualified team has experience in the following areas of explosive safety. Explosives safety siting ess partnerships department of defense explosives safety board ddesb software development naval facilities engineering support center navfac esc collect data, create installation database, provide training, ess help desk commands provide data and maintain data submit site plans.
Safety explosive and chemical site plan development and. Explosives safety implementation in projects require team members with specialized expertise in the disciplines of safety, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. Essbs explosives regulatory division supports manufacturers, transporters, importers, sellers and users of explosives. It will also develop qd tables and a memo that can be used to submit the site plan through command channels. Process safety management for explosives and pyrotechnics. Explosives safety professionals must provide oversight to operations and activities where ammunition and explosives are stored and handled. The explosive siting requirements of part 420 mandate how far apart a launch site operator should site its explosive hazard facilities based on the quantities of energetic materials housed in each facility. Explosives safety siting ess ess ess is a software tool developed by dod that uses existing gis and other data to automate the process of explosives safety site planning.
It is critical that you read and understand this booklet to help increase your chance of passing this exam. Sms manufactures energetic testing equipment for clients who desire the inhouse capability to conduct explosives sensitivity testing, inprocess simulation, or dot classification testing. Accurate identification of explosive materials is critical to the safety and security of the public. Apply to instructor, rns needed for 3pm11pm and 11pm7am pay based on experience, safety professional and more. Department of defense explosives safety board seminar 34th held in portland, oregon on 15 july 2010, the original document contains color images. They analyze and resolve diverse critical safety hazards that involve inherently dangerous. Safety of all explosive operations associated with nasa programs is an ongoing, primary concern for the agency and continually must be given high priority in all program direction and management. Dod ammunition and explosives safety standards, volumes 1 8, date varies by volume. At the time it promulgated the original requirements, the faa anticipated that any new launch sites would have similar siting issues as launch sites devoted to expendable launch vehicles, and, therefore, relied on the siting requirements of the ddesb dod ammunition and explosive safety standard, 6055. Apply to safety specialist, environmental technician, occupancy specialist and more. Seminar explosives safety planner community development.
Explosive safety resources the tactical safety network. Mar 03, 2008 automation of explosives safety site plans. Explosives safety fundamentals safety management services, inc. Dod sponsored software developed for use by all dod services. Explosives safety management and the dod explosives safety board references. Plan and conducts special studies relating to explosiveschemical safety in hazard classification and test management. Bakerrisks safesite3g software is used for industrial siting studies and was originally developed as an initiative for the explosion research cooperative, a joint industry program sponsored by bakerrisk. The plan must identify the location of the explosives and how the public is safeguarded. Ess is a software tool developed by dod that uses existing gis and other data to automate the process of explosives safety site planning. Working with explosives puts miners and others onsite at risk of injury from ejected material and blast concussion as a result of poor blast area security, premature blasts, misfires, and dangers related to the disposal of explosive material. Sellers of explosives precursor chemicals, or restricted components, are required. Nasas safety and mission assurance technical program for explosives and pyrotechnics safety focuses on explosivesrelated development and manufacturing activities. The naval facilities engineering and expeditionary warfare center navfac exwc manages the explosives safety siting ess software program and serves. Dod contractors safety manual for ammunition and explosives.
These software applications were developed by the air force, dod and army, respectively, to meet specific needs of their target customers. Explosive safety fundamentals success in the aerospace, air bag component industry, or any other industry involving explosives requires integration of the cardinal rule of explosives safety, which consists of. Reviews ammunition and explosives standard operating procedures sops from the standpoint of explosives safety to recommend changes andor corrections to the sop developer. An overview of riskbased explosives safety siting presentation, paper. Johnathan stacy, facilities certification branch n547naval ordnance safety and security activityfarragut hall, 3817 strauss ave, suite 108indian head, md 206405151 744. Safety, for professionals handling explosives and for the public around blasting projects, has improved over time to what it is today for reasons such as. Evaluates explosives safety instructions, regulations, procedures, guidelines, manuals, and standards for information and for local implementation. This publication is a rapid action r e v i s i o n. Explosives safety siting ess explosives safety siting ess. This course provides instruction for using the explosives safety siting ess toolkit and site planner software, and the army site submission electronic tool asset.
United states air force explosives site plan report and. Explosives safety management and the dod explosives safety. The early initiation and planning stages inclusion of the explosives safety team is. This software will reduce the time that safety professionals spend on developing and. Army esqd principles, for students who are not familiar with quantity distance.
Seminar explosives safety planner community development and. The military is not the only industry to use explosives safety specialist but are by far the largest employer. The ess software is a geographic information system gis software application that automates the calculation and display of. In addition, it is essential that applicable criteria and requirements for implementing this policy be readily. Aug 22, 2011 seminar explosives safety planner community development and sustainment paper for the 2010 ddesb 1. Seminar explosives safety planner community development and sustainment paper for the 2010 ddesb 1. This site provides interactive tools, templates, documents, explosives safety, siting criteria and techniques, and other helpful information to better improve the overall explosives safety posture and unit readiness. Dac leads implementation of explosives safety siting system. Art kaminski, director of policy development, dod explosives safety board. A commitment to training and continuous improvement. What are the main hazards associated with working with explosives.
Explosives safety siting software overview and status authors. Mining and construction also use explosives safety specialist to evaluate hazard and risk from explosives and blasting operations. Explosives safety siting software overview and status. Harvey is a remote staff member of the process safety group and is responsible for management of software development at bakerrisk. For a full compliance guide to psm, please refer to osha 32. Safety concerns, followed by lawsuits, arose with the finding of several mk23 practice. Explosives provide the means to free up the vast resources.
Explosives safety and security bureau of alcohol, tobacco. Ess ess consists of two software tools ess tool kit. A recent effort has been completed to incorporate hazard consequence analysis tools into the explosives safety siting ess software as risk based ess rbess. Ammunition and explosives manufactures also use these professionals. Researches and applies test management and explosiveschemical safety data to satisfy hqda requirements. Limiting exposure to a minimum number of personnel, for a minimum amount of time, to the minimum amount of explosives consistent with safe and efficient operations. Although all elements of the psm standard apply to a psm. Explosives provide the means to free up the vast resources of the earth for the advancement of civilization. The explosives safety requirements included in this manual are consistent with reference c so that ae safety standards for dod components and dod contractors are equivalent. They assess these operations and the associated processes, and develop procedures to minimize and control risks.
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