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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYDEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMSTOBACCO AND FIREARMS

Office of Training & Professional DevelopmentOffice of Training & Professional DevelopmentArson & Explosives Training BranchArson & Explosives Training Branch

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Introduction to Explosive Recognition and

Safety for On-Scene Coordinators

GENERAL SAFE HANDLING & HAZARD RECOGNITION

OF EXPLOSIVES

Introduction to Introduction to Explosive Recognition and Explosive Recognition and

Safety for OnSafety for On--Scene CoordinatorsScene Coordinators

GENERAL SAFE HANDLING GENERAL SAFE HANDLING & HAZARD RECOGNITION & HAZARD RECOGNITION

OF EXPLOSIVESOF EXPLOSIVES

Objectives

Recognize the safe handling of explosive materialsIdentify situations requiring handling of explosivesRecognize potential anti-personnel hazards

TYPES OF EXPLOSIVES & EXPLOSIVE EFFECTSTYPES OF EXPLOSIVES & EXPLOSIVE EFFECTS 5

OverviewSafetyClothingGeneral Safety ProceduresExplosive Materials Safety


Hazardous ConditionsElectricalStructural General Housekeeping Storage

OverviewRecognition of Explosive ProductsExplosive MaterialsFireworks


Continued

Handling GuidelinesGeneral Provisions

ClothingALWAYS wear clean, non-static producing clothing.ALWAYS wear non-static producing soled boots.DO NOT wear or carry sparking objects.DO NOT carry cellular phones, pagers, etc.


General Safety ProceduresDo NOT . . .


Enter during electrical storms or firesSmoke or allow open flame within 50 feetOperate radio equipment, cell phones, pagers, etc. in or near explosivesUse a camera with a flash in an explosive atmosphere


General Safety Procedures

Enter areas where explosive atmospheres may existManufacturing or in-process buildingsStorage magazines that are not ventedPark vehicles a safe distance from the operational area.Leave vehicles unlocked, key within easy reach, facing exit.

Do NOT . . .

Continued

DO . . . .


General Safety ProceduresContinued

Communicate your activity.

Watch what others are doing.

Have a “plan”.

Explosive Materials Safety


Handle damaged/leaking/deteriorated explosive materials.Drop, drag, or throw explosive materials.Put explosive materials in pockets.Tamper with or disassemble explosive materials.

Do NOT . . .


Explosive Materials SafetyContinued

Do NOT . . .

Get explosive materials on food, skin, or eyesEnter any areas where explosives are stored that have spilled sand, grit, or explosives on floorTouch metal fasteners with metal cutting tools

Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Ground yourself to dissipate any static electricity which may be present


Explosive Materials SafetyContinued

DO . . .

ALL explosives are sensitive to heat, friction, shock and static electricity.

Explosive materials should always be handled carefully.


Explosive Materials Hazards


Electrical Outlet


Floor NOT Covered with Non-Sparking Material


Spilled Powder


Thermostat Switch

Do NOTHandle any illegal explosive materials or devices


General Provisions

DOHandle explosive materials only when necessaryOpen boxes as needed to verify contents


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M-80 &Fireworks Factories

M-80 &Fireworks Factories


M-80 Type Devices(Illegal Explosive Devices)• M-80 type devices

are NOT fireworks

• Extremely sensitive to spark, heat, shock and friction


M-80 s


Illegal Explosive Devices (IEDs)


Clandestine


Commercial Fireworks Factory


Fireworks Shell


Never mix chemicals

Handling GuidelinesDisposal Operations

Never destroy chemicals in combination with M-80 type IEDsNever use the same hole for subsequent shots


Counter charge by electrical detonation onlyUse new or known explosiveNever remove flash powder or chemicals (fuel or oxidizer) from containerDetonate packages & containers intact

Handling GuidelinesDisposal Operations



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Types & Functioning of Common Anti-Personnel (AP) Devices

Sources of Information


ImpalingVenus Fly TrapSideways ClosingTrapTiger TrapPunji-Pit

Types of Anti-Personnel Devices


Punji Stakes

Animal Traps

Manufactured and Improvised Traps


Fish Hooks Strung at Neck Level on a Path


Tiger Trap


Punji Stakes in the Grass


ExplosiveRat Trap Striking ShotgunShellElectrically-FiredDynamiteFoot BreakerGrenade

Types of Anti-Personnel Traps



Trap Striking Shotgun Shell

Shotgun Shell

Rat Trap

Trip Wire

Fence Post or Tree

Improvised explosive device, with a 60-minute kitchen timer, 9-volt battery, electric detonator and four sticks of dynamite –concealed ina cardboard box.


Concealed on a trail or path. Designed to shoot the bullet through your foot as you walk.

Incapacitating


Manufactured or Improvised Explosive Grenades


Pressure Action Firing Device As Anti-Personnel Mine Fuze


Improvised Pressure Action Firing Device


Pull Action Firing DeviceBooby Trap Fuze


Improvised Pull Action Firing Device


Hypergolic

Types of Anti-Personnel Traps


LuggageRefrigeratorsDrawersPackagesStairs and under floorsDoors or windowsGatesElectrical appliances

Common Locations


Roads or TrailsEscape RoutesChanneled AreasSides of RoadBlocksNormally MovedObjectsObjects that Arouse Curiosity

Places Most Likely to Contain Devices


IntelligenceSurveillanceInterviews

Anti-Personnel Device Detection


Discovery of suspected AP device(s)EPA protocols (clandestine lab)

Discovery of a Suspected Anti-Personnel Device


Investigators Explosive Ordnance PersonnelEvidentiary Issues

Explosive Enforcement Issues


If you have any questions regarding explosives or the handling of explosive materials, please contact:

Public Safety Branch 202-927-7930Explosives Technology Branch 202-927-8030

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