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Explicit KnowledgeExplicit knowledge (also expressive knowledge) is knowledge that has been captured in some tangible form and can be readily articulated, codified, stored and accessed. It can be easily transmitted to others. Most forms of explicit knowledge can be stored in certain media. Examples of explicit knowledge include: - Procedures, work instructions, operating standards - Checklists and audit tools - Training and assessment material. | ||
Explosive StrengthThe strength of an explosive expressed against a standard reference, eg. ANFO. | |
Explosives IncidentMeans any of the following events involving an explosive - (a) an explosive is, or appears to have been, lost or stolen; (b) an accidental explosion, fire or spillage; (c) the death of or an injury to a person; (d) unexpected damage to property; (e) an event, including a misfire, with the potential to cause any of the events mentioned in | |
Explosives MagazineA specially constructed store which is used exclusively for keeping explosives. Generally must be licensed by the regulator.
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Exposed Gun SystemExposed gun systems, with the individual shaped charges sealed in pressure-tight protective capsules mounted on a carrier strip or links that are exposed to the well environment. Exposed Gun Assembley (DNES)
Detonator for Exposed Gun System
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Exposed Site (ES)A location that may be affected by an explosion somewhere else. | ||
Extraneous ElectricityAn unintended electrical current from a source other than the firing device which could initiate a detonator including stray currents, | |
EZ DetNonel EZ Dets are surface delays produced by Dyno Nobel using standard Ensign Bickford surface delay technology. EZ Dets are packed in both 1.1B and 1.4B configuration | |

