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Explosives Safety
Overview
Department of Energy (DOE) policy requires that all DOE activities be conducted
in a manner that protects the safety of the public and provides a safe and
healthful workplace for employees. DOE has also prescribed that all personnel
be protected in any explosives operation undertaken. The level of safety
provided shall be at least equivalent to that of the best industrial practice.
The risk of death or serious injury shall be limited to the lowest practicable
minimum.
In
this course the student will learn about the DOE requirements for handling
explosive materials and the requirements for building and operating explosive
storage facilities.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the DOE
Explosives Safety Manual – UCRO-AM-208565 - DOE M 440.1-1 -- December 7, 2004
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of
forty (40) questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
- Operational Safety
- Explosives and Personnel
Limits and Control
- Personal Protective
Clothing and Equipment
- Training
- Level-of-Protection
Criteria For Explosives Activities
- Operating Procedures
- Electrical Storms and
Lightning Protection
Course
Click on the following
PDF attachment and review the document prior to taking a quiz for credit.
DOE Explosives Safety Manual (915 KB)
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To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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