Answer to Question #184776 in General Chemistry for BANU PRAKASH

Question

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?

 

Answer 1

A lot of protocol has to be followed whenever any vehicle containing explosive met with an accident. An instant notification must be given to the concerned department so that immediate and necessary actions could be taken. Fire department should also be informed so that fire could not take place. The shipping paper must be available so that communication can be done. It contains the hazard class, shipping name, packaging group and identification number. The person carrying the materials must have gone through proper training to handle the situation to a certain extent. The EHS and FS responders must be ready with the inert filers in order to safeguard the environment and the people from the explosion of dynamite.