Storage and Handling

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Calculation of Storage Space Requirements

Default distances from packages to walls and ceiling (or attachments on walls such as heaters):

500mm

If 500mm is impractical, absolute minimum is: 150mm

If less than 500mm, review periodically – aim to adjust stock to achieve a 500mm gap

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Calculation of Storage Space Requirements

100mm from the floor

Aisles wide enough for handling (Usually 2m for MHE, 1m for a palletiser)

20mm air gap around each pallet

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Calculation of Storage Space Requirements - Example

ESH DETAILS FIGURES COMMENT

ESH width 6m

ESH length 8m

ESH height 3.7m

ESH volume 177.6m3

Height of dunnage 0.1m From the floor

MHE gangway 2m Up the middle

Gap from walls 0.5m From each face

Gap from ceiling 0.5m From top package

Available ESH width 3m 6-(2x0.5)-2

Available ESH length 7m 7-(2x0.5)

Available ESH height 3m 3.7-0.1-0.5. Rounded down to nearest meter/pallet

Maximum theoretical UOS 63 UOS 3x7x3

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Calculation of Storage Space Requirements - Example

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Stacking

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Stacking Criteria Storage surfaces should be firm and level Packages dry, clean and serviceable Stacked by Lot or batch numbers Identification markings can be easily seen Constraints stock marked and segregated Spaces for easy extraction of single packages Space for rapid evacuation of personnel Wooden battens may be used to ensure

stability

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Stacking Criteria (cont) Stacks should be square or pyramidal in

shape The top of stacks should be easily reached by

MHE with the minimum of stock movement. The height of a stack should not prevent the

free air circulation from another stack Stacking requirements and heights may vary

to suit individual ammunition nature requirements, restrictions and local conditions

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Racking

Sufficient load bearing capacity Stable Not present a trip hazard Load from the bottom up Risk to people reaching up high Risk of dropping packages from a height Non-flammable or fire retardant material

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Stack Tally Cards

Ammunition Stack Tally Card

IATG Form 03.10

ESH ADAC

Ammunition Description Lot/Batch

Condition Code Remarks

Date Issue/Receipt Voucher Number

Received Issued Balance Signature Name Grid Locator Reference

ESH 3 12202-01

Rd 9mm Ball IMI 10-09 009

A1

1 May 2012 XY-1011 230,400 230,400 Bob

Smith K3, K4

15 May 12

XY-1056 30,400 200,000 John Brown

K3

K3Bob Smith

202,0002,000XY-110230 May 12

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Storage Temperatures

More than 1 temperature restriction: • Use the maximum restriction

Nitrate ester based propellants: • Do not store for over 1 month if temperature is likely

to remain below 5ºC

Coolest temperature ESH for:• Ammonium Nitrate/TNT or TNT• Incendiary, White Phosphorous or tear-producing

compositions• Propelling charges or items containing propellant

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Storage and Handling

Confirmatory Test

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Questions

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