EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
OB/OD CHECKLIST
AVAILABLE FACILITIES
PARAGRAPH
Ensure that SOP's are incorporated into the work plan and health and safety plan.
3-6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PARAGRAPH
4-1
Minimize the number of personnel engaged in OB/OD operations. In no case,
however, shall OB/OD operations be conducted by one individual. Plan for,
provide, and know the measures to be taken in the event of an accident.
Ensure that an approved SSHP has been read by all personnel and is available onsite.
4-1.b
Only UXO-qualified personnel shall be involved in conducting OB/OD operations.
4-1.d
Ensure that a first aid kit is available onsite and that arrangements have been made
4-1.g(4),
with local medical facilities in the event personnel are injured.
4-5.d
Ensure that all Explosives Storage Areas and temporary holding magazines are
4-1.h
equipped with lightning suppression systems.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - (OB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS)
PARAGRAPH
When conducting OB operations, ensure personnel are provided with flame resistant
4-1.i(2),
clothing.
4-9.j
PHYSICAL SECURITY
PARAGRAPH
Ensure that all Explosives Storage Areas and temporary holding magazines meet the
4-2.a
physical security requirements.
Conduct a physical security survey of the area before setting up the Explosive
4-2.b
Storage Area to determine the physical security requirements.
PHYSICAL SECURITY (CONT'D)
PARAGRAPH
The number of entrances and exits to the OB/OD area will be limited to the fewest
4-2.c
number practicable to limit access to the area.
The OB/OD area shall have guards posted around the fragmentation zone perimeter
4-2.d
and at all entrances and exits to the OB/OD area during the conduct of OB/OD
operations.
The OB/OD area will be placarded at each entrance to ensure that unauthorized
4-2.e
personnel do not enter the area.
C-2
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