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Explosives Safety 101: Remote Operations
Remote operations separate people from the point of ignition by using distance or shielding to mitigate exposure and risk.

Benjamin Bruce
Oct 303 min read


Big Impact, Small Team: The Case for Partnering with a Small Consulting Business
When proposed plans can lead to millions of dollars of investments, it is important that every part of the process is effective. Because they are relationship-driven, flexible, efficient, and mission-driven, a small consulting firm like The Schreifer Group can get the work done exactly the way you need it. Here are a few reasons why a small firm can be the right partner for your next effort: Trusted Partners As a small business, we must be adept at partnering with our cli
Abbey Ness, AICP, PMP and Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Oct 34 min read


A Decade of Explosives Storage Planning for the Navy
Explosives Safety SMEs from The Schreifer Group are completing a major worldwide project for the US Navy. We’ve worked at more than 30...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Sep 104 min read


Explosives Safety 101: All Your Burning Questions
Explosives come in various forms, most commonly referred to as Hazard Divisions (HD). What categories of explosives exist and how are...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Dec 24, 20247 min read


Explosives Safety 101: I’m Safe at IBD, Right? ...Right?
The intent of explosives safety site planning is to increase safety in all aspects of handling and storage of energetic items. But what...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Aug 5, 20247 min read


Explosives Safety 101 – What is a 7-Bar ECM?
Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) are a common feature at munitions storage locations. These facilities are often categorized as “7-Bar” or...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Explosives Safety 101: K-Factors - Oh, K… Oh, K… Oh, K
A common way of measuring required standoff from explosives is the use of “K-factors,” also known as scaled distances. You might be in a...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Sep 22, 20234 min read


Explosives Safety 101 – We’ve Got You (Earth) Covered
If you’ve been around DoD planning or commercial munitions production for very long, chances are that you’ve seen a series of earth...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Feb 8, 20235 min read


Explosives Safety 101 - It’s All About Relationships
When asked what I do for a living, I usually reply, “I draw circles, lots of circles.” But what are those circles? What do they mean? Why...

Matt Wilson
Jan 13, 20234 min read


What Should a Federal Planner Know about Explosives Safety?
Nearly every DoD installation stores, processes, and uses explosives and ammunitions (it’s kind of what we do 😊). Many forms of federal...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Sep 9, 20227 min read


An Introduction to Explosives Safety Standoff Distances
In the course of updating an Area Development Plan (ADP), participating in a design charrette, or completing other federal planning...

Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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