Safety Evaluation Tests of Personal Protective Equipment for Ordnance Operations

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Abstract:

This report presents and summarizes the results of tests conducted at the Naval Weapons Center to study the Effectiveness of personal protective equipment used in operations involving propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, and other high-energy materials. Criteria used to evaluate the equipment and the limitations of each type of equipment are discussed. Variables to be controlled or included in future tests are also discussed.

Author(s):
Pritchard, Glenn C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
Descriptive Note:
Test summary rept.
Supplementary Note:
GIDEP-E1262577. DOI: 10.21236/ADA058987
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NWC-TP-6008
Monitor Series:
NWC/CL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*PROPELLANTS, *EXPLOSIVES, *SAFETY EQUIPMENT, *PYROTECHNICS, *PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, ORLON, COTTON, REGULATIONS, SOCKS, GOGGLES, NYLON, TEST AND EVALUATION, HANDLING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Pyrotechnics
Report Date:
1978 Aug 01