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c. Restriction of Personnel from Exclusion Zone. Access to the exclusion zone will be
controlled during all UXO operations. UXO operations will cease prior to non-essential
personnel entering the exclusion zone.
d. Visits by Non-essential Personnel. When a non-essential person requests entrance to the
exclusion zone, he must receive a safety briefing before entry is allowed. Generally, UXOSO or
SUXOS will brief the visitor and have them sign the visitors log. Site visitors must be escorted at
all times. In addition to the visitor briefing requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, the following
topics will be included during the briefing:
(1) The measures to be taken in the event of an accident and the location and route to the
nearest hospital.
(2) The hazards associated with the site (e.g., UXO, safety, health, etc.).
(3) Authorized areas to eat, drink, or smoke.
e. OE Removal Operations within the Exclusion Zone. It is imperative that UXO
operations be conducted in accordance with safe, standard EOD practices as taught by one of the
following schools or courses: The U.S. Army Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground,
MD; U.S. Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Indian Head, MD; The EOD Assistant's
Course, Redstone Arsenal, AL; or the EOD Assistant's Course, at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
f. Safety Violations. If a contractor violates the recommended practices of any safety
provision required by the removal contract, a notice of violation will be issued by the OE Safety
Specialist. An example format of a notice of violation is available on the OE MCX website at
http://www.hnd.usace.army.mil/oew. Districts may modify this format as appropriate. Districts
should ensure appropriate distribution of the notice of violation to include: the Contracting
Officer; Resident Engineer; and OE Safety Manager located at the OE Design Center. The
nature and severity of the violations will be reviewed during the contractor selection process for
new contracts.
g. Safety Alerts. The USAESCH OE Safety Group will provide "Safety Alerts" on OE
issues notifying UXO Contractors and USACE OE Safety Specialists of problems or potential
problems concerning OE operations. These "Safety Alerts" require immediate attention and will
be distributed to all personnel involved in OE operations.
20-8. Emergency Response.
a. Before the start of OE response operations, an Emergency Response Plan which
complies with 29 CFR 1910.120(1) and 1926.65(1) will be developed and implemented. The
Emergency Response Plan is a component of the SSHP.
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