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Essential Safety Precautions for Handling Free From Explosives (FFE) and Ammunition

This guide outlines critical safety precautions for managing Free From Explosives (FFE) and phosphorous ammunition. It emphasizes proper risk assessment, isolated storage, and thorough inspection protocols to ensure the safety of personnel and surrounding areas. Health hazards associated with explosives are highlighted, including toxic effects and potential severe health outcomes. Mitigation strategies, such as controlled temperature, regular inspections, and safe handling practices for leaking munitions, are discussed to enhance operational safety. Proper training and adherence to regulations are crucial for minimizing risks.

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Essential Safety Precautions for Handling Free From Explosives (FFE) and Ammunition

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  1. Storage – Specific Safety Precautions

  2. Breakdown Operations

  3. Breakdown Operations: Mitigation Examples

  4. Breakdown Operations:Mitigation Examples

  5. Free From Explosives(FFE) Found in a pile of FFE packages – how was this missed?

  6. Free From Explosives(FFE) Process • Treat as an explosive process • Risk assessment • Licensed site/building • In an area away from main explosives process area • Separate different types of item/pack/etc Isolated storage • Inspect all articles and packages • Thorough examination • Can FFE be stated with certainty? • Remove all HCC markings • Certificate states details of inspection • Inspector signs it • Copy attached to item • 2nd copy kept for 3 years

  7. Electro-Explosive Devices

  8. Health Hazards • Examples: Health hazards posed by explosives: • Toxic effects • Dermatitis • Severe headaches • Heart failure • Death

  9. Health Hazards • Awareness of hazards • Harm is a function of: • Concentration • Toxicity • Duration • Hazard Data Sheets from suppliers • Occupational Exposure Levels

  10. Health Hazards

  11. Phosphorous Ammunition

  12. Phosphorous Ammunition: Some Mitigation Measures • Temperature as low as possible (certainly < 40ºC) • Do not expose to sunlight • Stacking < 1.5m high • Passages for inspection and removal of containers • Regular inspection regime (temperate <7 day interval) • Trained personnel to handle leaking munitions

  13. Phosphorous Ammunition: Some Mitigation Measures • Leaking munitions: isolate and keep under water • Suitable, large container full of clean water • First aid instructions, equipment and plan • Ventilation for red phosphorous munitions

  14. Permits to Work

  15. Questions

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