Storage and Handling

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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 Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card Ammunition Stack Tally Card
IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10 IATG Form 03.10
ESH ESH     ADAC ADAC    
Ammunition Description Ammunition Description     Lot/Batch Lot/Batch    
Condition Code Condition Code     Remarks 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
Bob Smith
230,400
230,400
XY-1011
K3, K4
15 May 12
John Brown
XY-1056
30,400
200,000
K3
30 May 12
Bob Smith
202,000
K3
2,000
XY-1102
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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