UK MOD Explosive Storage Principles,

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Abstract:

MOD must control the storage and processing of explosives in such a way that the chance of a fire or an explosion is minimised if a fire or explosion should occur whether it results from accident, enemy attack or sabotage, then the adjacent explosive stocks and facilities including personnel in the vicinity of the explosion site must be protected, to a predetermined, practical standard.

Author(s):
Rees, N. J.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH INFORMATION CENTRE ORPINGTON (ENGLAND)
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Minutes of the Explosives Safety Seminar (22nd) Held in Anaheim, California on 26-28 August 1986. Volume 2,' AD-A181 275, p1437-1454.
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
*EXPLOSIVES, *STORAGE, *SAFETY, FIRE PREVENTION, EXPLOSIONS, PROTECTION, STANDARDS, STOCKPILES, SYMPOSIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
Component Reports
Report Date:
1986 Aug 01