EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 20
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
20-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter describes the safety considerations for personnel during OE response
projects. This chapter also discusses health and safety documents that will be submitted prior to
executing an OE response project.
b. Detailed safety and health practices and procedures must be developed and
implemented at each site to provide proper control of and protection against the unique safety
hazards associated with specific on-site activities. All OE response activities will be planned and
conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section, will be thoroughly coordinated
with the OE MCX, and will include participation of explosives safety technical personnel.
20-2. Policy. All USACE and contractor elements will conduct OE response projects in
compliance with regulations and guidance publications referenced below. Additionally, safety
and occupational health documentation will comply with all other applicable Federal, state, and
local safety and occupational health requirements.
a. EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. This document, which
is the primary safety reference, prescribes the safety and health standards for OE activities, and
provides guidance on the roles, responsibilities, and documents required for OE response
activities.
b. ER 385-1-92, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements for HTRW and OE
Activities. This regulation identifies the safety and health documents and procedures required to
be implemented by USACE elements and their contractors responsible for executing HTRW and
OE activities. This document also discusses the execution, review, and approval responsibilities
within USACE for the required safety and health documents.
c. OSHA Standards - 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926. These standards identify
OSHA's hazardous operations and emergency response procedures.
20-3. Personnel Safety Considerations. The most important consideration throughout all
aspects of OE response activities performed by USACE and its contractors is the safety and
health of on-site personnel.
a. Safety of Government Personnel. All government personnel assigned as OE Safety
Specialists will meet the prerequisites identified in ER 385-1-92 as well as OSHA requirements.
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