What does EHJ mean in UNCLASSIFIED

An Explosive Handling Jetty (EHJ) is a specialized type of jetty designed to handle import and export goods with a high explosive content. It usually consists of a concrete platform or quay wall that can accommodate large ships for loading and discharging goods. As explosives are highly flammable, the EHJ has to be designed with additional security and safety measures to ensure the safety of personnel involved in the handling activities.

The purpose of an Explosive Handling Jetty (EHJ) is to provide a secure platform for loading and unloading hazardous materials containing explosives safely. It also serves as a hub for storage, maintenance, testing, and repair operations related to explosives-laden materials.

Safety measures implemented in an Explosive Handling Jetty (EHJ) include fireproof barriers, dikes, berths, fire prevention systems, anti-collision systems, and emergency shut-down systems. Additionally, personnel must wear personal protective equipment at all times while working at the jetty.

Yes, there is usually a minimum distance requirement between explosive handling jetties and other structures or activities. In general these regulations vary depending on the location but typically require separation distances from residential areas of around 500 meters or more depending on local regulations.

An EHJ requires extra protection due to its specialised use for hazardous materials with explosive content whereas conventional jetties are built mainly for passengers and cargo transfer purposes using non-hazardous material such as oil or chemicals. Extensive safety measures need to be implemented at EHJs such as fireproof barriers, fire prevention systems etc., which are not necessarily required in conventional jetties.

Yes, personnel working within the vicinity of an EHJ must always wear personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, goggles etc., due to the high chance of explosions affected by outside elements like wind gusts or heat radiation generated by nearby machinery operated within the same area.

Maintenance should be conducted regularly on EHJs – yearly inspections are recommended at minimum – to ensure its structural integrity as well compliance with safety regulations intended to prevent potential accidents involving hazardous materials handled through this facility.

The responsibility for inspecting and maintaining explosive handling jetties lies upon whoever owns it – whether private companies or government entities – under whose authority regular inspections will then need to be conducted by trained personnel authorised by them with adequate knowledge on how this type of infrastructure works safely.

No access without written authorisation is permitted within any part of this facility due its dangerous contents so only those who have received proper training can enter it legally.