EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
4-8. Airspace Clearance. The proposed site for the OB/OD operation must not conflict with
any existing or proposed airways. Written clearance for the proposed OB/OD site will be
obtained from the appropriate local Federal Aviation Administration administrator.
4-9.
Personnel Protection.
a. Hazard Assessment. When setting up an OB/OD area, a hazard assessment will be
performed to determine the hazards that will be associated with performing OB/OD operations in
the area. Based on this assessment, engineering design criteria for the OB/OD area will be
developed for use in the selection of appropriate equipment, shielding, engineering controls, and
protective clothing for personnel. The hazard assessment will include the following factors, as
appropriate:
(1) initiation sensitivity;
(2) quantity of materials to be destroyed;
(3) heat output;
(4) rate of burning;
(5) potential ignition and initiation sources;
(6) protection capabilities of shields, the types of clothing to be worn, protection systems;
and
(7) the physiological effects of hot vapors and combustion products on exposed
personnel.
b. Personal Protective Equipment.
(1) PPE Plan. A PPE Plan will be developed as part of the SSHP. The PPE Plan will
address:
(a) PPE selection based on site-specific hazards;
(b) the use and limitations of PPE;
(c) OB/OD activity duration;
(d) the maintenance and storage of PPE;
(e) the decontamination and disposal of PPE;
(f) PPE training and fitting;
(g) equipment donning and doffing procedures;
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