HILLAFBI91-201 — Explosives Safety Standards

HILLAFBI91-201 governs the Hill Air Force Base weapons safety program and explosives safety standards.

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  • Publication number: HILLAFBI91-201
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2023-03-02

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It covers explosives operations, munitions transportation, fire symbols, risk assessments, training, nuclear surety, HERO, hunting, and task safety briefings. It establishes requirements for notifications, inspections, documentation, personnel training, emergency actions, and operational safety.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all units, including tenant units, assigned to Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), and tenant units (stationed or on temporary duty) at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) and Little Mountain Test Complex, Utah.

Topics covered

  • Explosives safety program management
  • Fire symbol procedures
  • Munitions transportation
  • Explosives risk assessments
  • Nuclear surety program management
  • Electromagnetic radiation hazards to ordnance
  • Munitions pre-task safety briefings
  • Emergency actions

Questions and answers

What position must ventilators on Earth Covered Magazines remain in?

Ventilators on Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) remain in the closed position regardless of serviceability; ECMs without closable ventilators are exempt from this requirement. (paragraph 1)

Who must be notified before a new munitions process begins?

Prior to conducting any new munitions process all organizations on Hill AFB, Oasis Annex to include the UTTR and Little Mountain Test Facility (to include tenant units), must notify the installation Weapons Safety Office (SEW), 75 ABW/SEW, at 777-7185. (paragraph 1)

When must FSTS be updated for fire symbols and NEW?

FSTS is updated each time the fire/chemical symbol(s) or NEW changes. (paragraph 1)

When are written and documented explosives risk assessments conducted?

Written and documented risk assessments are conducted when the risk cannot be mitigated and regulatory compliance cannot be met. (paragraph 4)

Who must attend Explosives Safety Awareness training?

The 75 ABW/SEW and OO-ALC/SEW provides Explosives Safety Awareness training (course# MHPSAF9801105BR or equivalent) for all AF employees or contractors whose duties require them temporary unescorted access to the MSA or Airfield. (paragraph 5)

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