If a drum or container is found damaged in MPPEH storage, what should you do?

If a drum or container is found damaged in MPPEH storage, what should you do?

• A. Do not touch, cordon off, inspect from a distance, and request EOD assessment and potential disposal.
• B. Tag it for disposal and sit idle.
• C. Move the damaged drum to a safe corner and continue work.
• D. Open the drum to inspect contents.

Answer: (A)

Damaged MPPEH containers may indicate a compromised explosive hazard, so the safest course is to treat it as potentially dangerous. Do not touch the drum; cordon off the area to create a safe exclusion zone; observe from a distance for signs of damage or leakage; and immediately request an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) assessment to determine disposal options. Do not move, open, or attempt to dispose of the container yourself.

Damaged MPPEH containers may indicate a compromised explosive hazard, so the safest course is to treat it as potentially dangerous. Do not touch the drum; cordon off the area to create a safe exclusion zone; observe from a distance for signs of damage or leakage; and immediately request an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) assessment to determine disposal options. Do not move, open, or attempt to dispose of the container yourself.