EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
(1) first aid equipment and supplies approved by the consulting physician;
(2) fire extinguishers; and
(3) emergency eyewashes/showers (as necessary).
d. First Aid Kits. Unless otherwise specified, first aid kits will be 16-unit first aid kits.
First aid kits will comply with 29 CFR 1910.151 and 1926.50, be constructed of weatherproof
containers, and be easily accessible to all workers with each item maintained in a sterile condition.
The contents of the first aid kits will be checked by the employer prior to their use and at least
weekly when work is in progress to ensure that expended items are replaced.
e. During OB/OD operations, a designated emergency vehicle will be provided in the area
in case of an accident or other emergency.
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Communications.
a. The OB/OD area will be serviced with telephones or two-way radio communications.
If available, a permanent structure serviced with electricity and hard-wire communications will be
used.
b. The use of electro-explosive devices (EED) susceptible to electromagnetic radiation
(EMR) devices in the radio frequency (RF) range, that is, radio, radar, and television transmitters,
has become almost universal. Some ordnance is particularly susceptible to EMR/RF emission. A
knowledge of ordnance that is normally unsafe in the presence of EMR/RF is important so that
preventive steps can be taken if the ordnance item is encountered in a suspected EMR/RF
environment. The presence of antennas, communication, and RADAR devices should be noted
during the initial site visit or during the preliminary assessment. When potential EMR hazards
exist, the site will be electronically surveyed for EMR/RF emissions and the appropriate actions
taken. Minimum safe distances from EMR/RF sources are listed in Tables 3-2, 3-3, and 3-4 of
this EP.
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Fire Prevention Planning.
a. Fire Prevention Plan. A fire prevention plan will be prepared as part of the SSHP.
This plan will, at a minimum, include the following items.
(1) The fire prevention plan will specifically cover the explosives storage area and any
temporary storage magazine used on site and will be coordinated with the local fire department.
Placarding of the explosives storage area and any temporary magazines will be IAW Federal,
state, and local regulations.
(2) The fire prevention plan will show the fire lanes providing access to all critical areas.
These fire lanes will be maintained free of obstruction.
(3) The fire prevention plan will state that all vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies
will not be placed so that access to fire hydrants or other fire fighting equipment is obstructed.
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