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HSE Procedure HSEP 9.5 1 of 3

Supersedes: Rev.
Unexploded Ordnance Clearance Rev. 2 3
Issuing Department: Approval: Previous Rev. Date: Current Revision Date:
Corporate HSE Vice President HSE 18-Sep-01 01-Sep-12

Table of Contents
1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................1
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES...........................................................................................................................................................1
2.1. Project Manager (PjM)..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. UXO Project Leader........................................................................................................................................ 1
3.0 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................................................................1
4.0 PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.1. Drilling Operations Will Require....................................................................................................................... 2
4.2. Other Site Activities......................................................................................................................................... 3
5.0 REFERENCES..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.0 figures..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This HSEP applies to all field activities where there is possible contact with ordnance. This
unexploded ordnance clearance procedure is a support procedure for well drilling, sampling and
remediation and actual ordnance clearance is not to be performed unless specifically directed by
the Contracting Officer. If the client facility UXO clearance procedure is at least as stringent as
this HSEP, their procedure may take precedence over this HSEP.
The Company and its UXO subcontractor do not clear UXO unless specifically required in the
scope of work.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific HSE Program implementation responsibilities are stated in HSEP 1.5. Additional
management, staff, employee, and subcontractor responsibilities are stated in individual
procedures that address responsibilities specific to the HSE topic.
2.1. Project Manager (PjM)
It is the responsibility of the Project Manager (PM) to assure full compliance with this HSEP. The
PM shall pre-approve the UXO subcontractor capabilities and procedures.
2.2. UXO Project Leader
The UXO Project Leader and Technicians (UPL), and Company subcontractors, must be trained
UXO personnel. The training must meet the requirements of a Master EOD Technician and be a
graduate of the EOD school at Indian Head, Maryland or equivalent. They will have the
responsibility for field implementation of this procedure. They have the authority and
responsibility to immediately stop work and take corrective action when an unsafe act or unsafe
condition is encountered.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
None

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4.0 PROCEDURE
Prior to any site access, a historical record search must be conducted to determine the location,
type and extent of unexploded ordnance in the areas to be accessed. If historical or visual
information indicates UXO may be on site, complete the following steps.
 The UXO clearance procedures below will be employed in the investigation and handling
of ordnance and other hazardous items until it is determined that no explosive hazard exists.
The Base Contract Official shall be notified and coordinate activities with Base's input.
 A command post will be established prior to conducting any field operations. All UXO
Technicians operating away from the command post will maintain communications
(consistent with the base safety plan) with the command post. The command post will
maintain communication with the local fire, ambulance and police departments, and the base
EOD team.
 A team consisting of two UXO Technicians will conduct a surface visual sweep of the
proposed sampling site. They will maintain a line of sight with each other at all times and
maintain communication with other field crewmembers and the command post.
 If unexploded ordnance is encountered, they will attempt to find safe routes around the
hazardous item. If this cannot be done, an alternate site free and suitable for sampling /
drilling and free of excess overgrowth will be located and identified on appropriate maps.
 When unexploded ordnance is encountered, the UXO project leader will mark the item's
location and contact the facility EOD to arrange for the item to be blown in place.
 UXO Technicians will mark or delineate access paths, and if required, perform brush
removal. Separation will be maintained between the UXO employees and other UXO
operations. Separation will be maintained between UXO operations and all non-UXO
activities. As a minimum, minimum explosive quantity / distance guidelines are to be
maintained for related and nonrelated operations. For DOD projects, reference the DOD
Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, DOD 6055.9-STD. For Corps of Engineer
projects, minimum explosive quantity / distance guidelines are calculated and approved by
the Corps of Engineers.
 Two UXO Technicians will then conduct a geophysical survey of this area using a
magnetometer Iocator to locate ferrous and nonferrous metallic objects to a minimum depth
of three feet. All metallic contact will be marked with stakes and an alternate clear path will
be used.
 If an alternate clear path cannot be found, the installation EOD employees, or if directed
by the Contracting Officer, the subcontractor will perform the excavation to comply with
approved standard operating procedures.
4.1. Drilling Operations Will Require
Verify that surface brush / overgrowth removal has been performed by UXO Technicians. The
clearance of at least 50 feet radius should include access routes and an area for vehicle turn
around, as well as an area at least 20 feet from the drill site for the rig and the support vehicle.
The UXO Technicians, using magnetometry, shall clear the subsurface to the depth intervals
specified in the Statement of Work. The clearance depth intervals will depend on the local soils,
the potential for other hazardous materials and specific facility HSEP directives. During
magnetometry, the drill rig and vehicles must be at least 20 feet away to avoid interference.
After the work site has been determined to be free of UXO, using the drill, advance the borehole
to the next cleared interval and repeat the downhole magnetometry. Each time a drilling interval is
reached, the drill rig and vehicles will be moved to a cleared area a minimum of 20 feet away.
If a positive reading is obtained, abandon the hole according to local regulations, inform the
project manager, and notify the client.

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4.2. Other Site Activities

UXO clearance procedures for other subsurface investigations or remediation require guidance
from the Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment Manager and the client.
When UXO are found during site activities, employees are not to disturb the items and are to
inform the PjM or SHSO.
5.0 REFERENCES
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual," 385-1-1
Department of Defense, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, July 1999, DOD 6055.9-
STD
6.0 FIGURES
None

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