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The imesafr program is an analytical tool to map and visualize facility layouts to assess risk. Dac leads implementation of explosives safety siting system. Technical paper 26 provides department of defense explosives safety board ddesb guidance for explosives safety site plans. Ms2 has provided these services for the jmc safety office, which provides safety program management and oversight for eight army depots and six army ammunition plants. Explosives manufacturers companies in the united states. Detection and releasing system solutions for the munitions industry presentation, paper. It details the information necessary for explosivesrelated risk decisions to be made by the appropriate decision maker. Over 12000 government, contractor, and commercial personnel have taken our certification, refresher, and custom courses to meet employer and employee responsibilities and regulatory requirements found in publications such as dod 4145.
An overview of riskbased explosives safety siting presentation, paper. May 01, 20 conclusively, it can be said that for a whole variety of reasons there is in most cases a lack of attention to basic explosive safety, or so called bos basis of safety in the explosives industry. It is the responsibility of army leadership and safety personnel to ensure that safety is a. Automation of explosives safety site plans article the. Explosives safety siting ess explosives safety siting. 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. Search or browse our list of explosives manufacturers companies by category or location. Hazxs explosion, consequence and risk modules were incorporated into the dod explosives safety boards ddesbs approved explosives safety siting ess quantitydistance qd software. Conclusively, it can be said that for a whole variety of reasons there is in most cases a lack of attention to basic explosive safety, or so called bos basis of safety in the explosives industry. Our staff evaluates explosives operations for compliance with the us department of defense dod explosive safety standards and industry best practices. Now explosives risk managers can look at the site location and model for explosive siting. 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. Explosives safety and munitions risk management esmrm.
Installations conducting explosives safety siting using any of these software programs. Army explosives and chemical agent safety programs. Prevention and control of ignition sources in the explosives. Navy, marine corps, army, air force and dod business practice compliant. Explosives safety and quantity distance siting abs group. The goal of an explosives safety program is to provide safety guidance, resources, and assistance for leaders to meet the needs of their mission or operation without unnecessary loss of personnel and equipment. The naval facilities engineering and expeditionary warfare center navfac exwc manages the explosives safety siting ess software program and serves.
The explosives safety and security branch essb aims to ensure the safety of the public and of workers in canadas explosives industry by. Site location software for explosive ordnance techlink. Explosives safety siting ess software trained staff. Ess ess consists of two software tools ess tool kit. Explosion assessments, including air blast and fragmentation, can be performed using, simplified, medium fidelity, or advanced consequence and risk models. Randy turner business systems and information office. Ammunition and explosive safety for defense contractors abstract.
Explosives safety siting software overview and status authors. Commercial explosives safety video convergence training. The following key questions are answered in this module. Keith anderson weapons safety specialist sierra lobo. Research and markets has announced the addition of the explosives global strategic business report report to their offering the report provides separate. Sellers of explosives precursor chemicals, or restricted components, are required.
Vapo software program and its applicability to the explosives safety. Abs group specializes in explosives safety quantity distance. This course provides instruction for using the explosives safety siting ess toolkit and site planner software, and the army site submission electronic tool asset. Explosives safety and munitions risk management compelling past, active present, uncertain future 7 1. Abs group refers to various subsidiaries of abs group of companies, inc. Titles, property and surveying, building and construction, explosives safety and security, urban design and architecture transport and logistics topics. Duties included inspectingmonitoring daily explosives operations and their support functions, developing and submitting explosives. Apply to director of operations, safety professional, law enforcement officer and more. Offering you a wide spectrum of safety, technology and risk management training provided by wellrenowned, international trainers with a wealth of industry experience. 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. 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. Army technical center for explosives safety, savanna, il. Explosives safety siting ess ess ess is a software tool developed.
Federal explosives law and regulations provide requirements and standards for the secure storage of explosives materials. Site plans will follow the requirements outlined in the doestd12122019 and the site explosives. The ddesb authors defense explosives safety regulation desr 6055. Department of defense explosives safety board seminar 34th held in portland, oregon on 15 july 2010, the original document contains color images.
This is an official united states government system for authorized, unclassified use only. Additionally, senex also conducts drilling and blasting operations for the mining and construction industries. To maximize the effects of regulatory compliance, the following voluntary suggestions, developed in partnership with the international makers of explosives ime and the international society of explosives engineers, may serve as a helpful guide for securing explosive. 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 explosive safety siting ess enhancement prior information notice. 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. Classroom, onsite, virtual and online training so you can protect your stakeholder value, reduce episodic incidents, and comply with safety regulations and company standards. The explosives safety siting ess software is a geographic information system gis application that automates the calculation and display of explosives safety quantify distance esqd arcs for explosives storage and handling sites. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover keiths connections and jobs at similar companies. Sms is prepared to assist you in protecting both your personal and business investments with a wide array of resources and services. Explosives safety siting software overview and status. Process safety management for explosives and pyrotechnics. Heavy vehicles in queensland, transporting dangerous goods in queensland, trialling an automated vehicle in queensland, supply transport and infrastructure services to queensland. Pdf the future of safer science and integration of ddesbs.
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Member companies the institute of makers of explosives. After a mitigation option is selected and completed, the explosive safety siting method proceeds to determine the required potential explosive site explosive site separation distance. Do not discuss, enter, transfer, process, or transmit classifiedsensitive national security information of greater sensitivity than this system is authorized. On january 7, 1998, four employees were about to begin work in the production room at sierra chemicals kean canyon explosives manufacturing facility when two large blasts. The imesafr software could become the standard for future global commercial explosives operations. Research and markets has announced the addition of the explosives global strategic business report report to. Performing organization names and addresses us army technical center for explosives safety usatces 8. All dod ammunition and explosives facilities around the world must be approved by the ddesb to. Mar 03, 2008 explosives safety site plans are required by department of defense 6055. We quantify and develop measures to manage risks associated with ammunition and explosives by providing protection criteria and design solutions to minimize serious injury, loss of life, damage. The department of defense dod has mandated the use of automated site planning asp by the mili tary services for siting all facilities that store and handle explosives i. Global explosives strategic business report 20172022. Ammunition and explosive safety for defense contractors.
Risk management experience sms is internationally recognized for providing a variety of risk management services to a wide range of commercial clients and government agencies. Explosives safety fundamentals safety management services, inc. Dac leads implementation of explosives safety siting. Senex explosives, inc 710 millers run road, cuddy, pa 15031, tel. 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. Ammunition and explosive safety for defense contractors page 1 ammunition and explosive safety for defense contractors abstract this inclusive course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technical safety standards, procedures, and safety practices required for all aspects of handling ammunition and explosives. To ensure the success of that mission, the department of defense explosives safety board and the military services are developing software the explosives safety siting system. Apply to director of operations, propulsion engineer, test technician and more. Explosives safety and quantity distance siting services abs group specializes in explosives safety quantity distance esqd siting and structural design to provide the maximum possible protection to people and property from the potential damaging effects of u. Explosives safety and security bureau of alcohol, tobacco. Overview explosives safety and munitions risk management compelling past, active present, uncertain future examines explosives safety challenges experienced during hightempo operational environments in afghanistan.
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