Unit 8 BOS 3640 Essay. Social Sciences Assignment.
Part A: You are the Environmental Coordinator for a demolition company that still prefers the use of dynamite sticks for demolition. You are tasked with the compliant and safe transport of dynamite to the demolition sites. Identify the proper placarding, labeling, and shipping documentation of the transport vehicle as required by the DOT.
Part B: The vehicle that was transporting the dynamite sticks in Part A has been struck by another vehicle. A small fire appears to be spreading from a tire on a vehicle at the scene of the accident. Identify the explosive material that could be involved, and describe the chemical interaction that could be occurring as a result of the collision between the two vehicles. What immediate action should the EHS and FS responders take to protect human health and the environment?
Your response should consist of at least 200 words.
Unit 8 BOS 3640
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Unit 8 BOS 3640
Part A
The GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) classifies dynamite explosives as a physical hazard. A label should display the name and telephone number of the manufacturer as well as a hazard pictogram. According to the Department of Transportation‘s requirements, a dynamite cargo should display a diamond-shaped orange placard with a picture of an explosive and the digit one. A vehicle transporting dynamite should be marked with the phrase ‘explosives’ in red letters on the front, back and sides , on a white background. The vehicle may also display a red flag with such a phrase on it, in a way that it is clearly visible from all directions.
Part B
Dynamite is made up of a chemical compound called Nitroglycerin that contains the ox...
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