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  1. Which of the following persons is PROHIBITED from possessing explosive materials under 18 U.S.C. § 842(i)?

    Answer: A licensed contractor with a felony conviction

    Federal law prohibits any person convicted of a felony punishable by imprisonment for more than one year from possessing explosive materials.

  2. What does the term 'Quantity-Distance' (Q-D) refer to in explosives regulations?

    Answer: The minimum distances required between explosive storage and inhabited buildings

    Quantity-Distance (Q-D) tables establish minimum separation distances between explosive storage magazines and inhabited structures to reduce blast hazard risk.

  3. Under 27 CFR Part 555, which type of magazine is approved for the permanent storage of high explosives above ground?

    Answer: Type 1

    Type 1 magazines are permanent structures designed and approved for above-ground storage of high explosives under ATF regulations.

  4. IME Safety Library Publication 20 primarily addresses which aspect of explosives use?

    Answer: Surface blasting operations safety

    IME Publication 20 provides safety guidance for surface blasting operations, covering pre-blast, blast, and post-blast procedures.

  5. Under MSHA regulations, who must be present during all blasting operations in underground mines?

    Answer: A certified blaster

    MSHA regulations require that all underground mine blasting be conducted by or under the direct supervision of a certified blaster.

  6. What minimum security measure is required for all explosive storage magazines under 27 CFR 555?

    Answer: Steel construction with hardened locks

    ATF regulations require that all storage magazines be constructed of steel or wood with steel lining and secured with hardened steel padlocks.

  7. Which UN number is assigned to blasting agents not otherwise specified?

    Answer: UN 1942

    UN 1942 is assigned to Ammonium Nitrate, which is the primary component of most blasting agents and is classified as a Division 5.1 oxidizer in transport.