assigned to operate any explosive ordnance handling equipment, you must receive a thorough indoctrination in general safety precautions applicable to explosive ordnance. You must also be indoctrinated in the specific precautions applicable to the equipment you will be operating. Additionally, you must be qualified and certified under OPNAVINST 8023.2 (series) and other appropriate command directives. To assure reliability, explosive handling equipment must be inspected and periodically tested. Equipment, such as slings, bands, beams, strongbacks, and spreader bars,  is  static  tested  at  200  percent  to  215  percent  of SWL. If the date and the results of the latest static test are  not  marked  on  the  equipment  or  the  test  is  out  of date, don't use the equipment. You must possess a valid explosives drivers license before operating industrial material handling equipment,   such   as   forklift   trucks,   pickup   trucks, platform trucks, crane trucks, and tractors and trailers. You must never exceed the SWL of the equipment being  used.  If  adapters  are  being  used,  you  cannot exceed   the   lowest   SWL   of   the   equipment-adapter configuration. For example, if an Aero 12C bomb skid (SWL of 1,250 pounds) is used with an Aero 9C bomb skid  adapter  (SWL  of  1,000  pounds),  the  maximum capacity of the skid-adapter configuration is limited to 1,000 pounds. REVIEW NUMBER 10 Q1. What is the primary cause of accidents involving handling equipment? Q2. To  operate  handling  equipment  that  carries explosives, you must be qualified and certified according to what instruction? Q3. Equipment, such as slings, bands, beams, and strongbacks, is weight tested at what percentage of its SWL? Q4. If the date and results of the latest static test are    not    current    or    not    marked    on    the equipment, what should you do? REVIEW NUMBER 9 ANSWERS A1. The A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS weapon loader is  used  to  load  externally  carried  munitions, weapons, and stores onto aircraft. A2. The   SWL   of   the   A/S   32K-1A/1B/1C   SATS weapon loaders is 4,500 pounds. REVIEW NUMBER 10 ANSWERS A1. The   primary   cause   of   accidents   involving handling equipment is carelessness or unfamiliarity  with  the  use  and  limitations  of handling equipment, failure to observe safety precautions,  orders,  and  regulations  about handling and stowing ammunition and explosives. A2. To  operate  handling  equipment  that  carries explosives, you must be qualified and certified  according  to  OPNAVINST  8023.2 (series). A3. Equipment, such as slings, bands, beams, and strongbacks,  is  weight  tested  at  200  to  215 percent of its SWL. A4. If the date and results of the latest static test are    not    current    or    not    marked    on    the equipment, don't use it. 9-36