EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
(h) procedures for inspecting equipment before, during, and after use;
(i) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the PPE program; and
(j) medical considerations, including work limitations due to temperature extremes.
(2) PPE selected to be used on a site will be based on the performance characteristics of
the equipment relative to:
(a) the requirements and limitations of the site;
(b) the task specific conditions and duration of the operation; and
(c) the hazards and potential hazards identified at the site.
c. Personnel working in an OB/OD area will have ample time to exit the exclusion zone
prior to detonation.
d. OB/OD operations will be discontinued and personnel moved to a safe area during the
approach or progress of a thunderstorm or dust storm. Controls will be established to prevent the
accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from extraneous electricity.
e. Personnel working with OE will only wear outer and undergarments made of 100
percent cotton material in order to minimize the static that can be generated by other fabrics.
Materials of 100 percent polyester, nylon, silk, or wool are highly static-producing and are
therefore prohibited when performing OB/OD operations. Any person handling a UXO suspected
of containing EEDs will ground himself/herself prior to touching the UXO. See DA PAM 385-
64, Paragraph 6-10.a.(4) for additional information on non-static producing attire.
f. When working with munitions, personnel are required to observe the following
precautions:
(1) do not carry fire or spark-producing devices into ammunition or explosives work
areas unless authorized in writing;
(2) do not smoke, except in authorized area. After smoking, ensure that burning tobacco
is completely extinguished;
(3) do not have fires for heating or cooking, except in authorized areas;
(4) do not allow accumulation of litter, packing material, dunnage, dry leaves, grass, etc.
within fire-break areas;
(5) pick up any debris within storage area;
(6) do not accumulate oily rags or other material subject to spontaneous ignition, except
in a covered metal box. Have such material collected daily and removed from the area;
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