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GP 04-80
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Date 23 November 2005
GP 04-80
BP GROUP
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PRACTICES
23 November 2005 GP 04-80
Guidance on Practice for UXO Risk Mitigation Strategy for Projects
Foreword
This document is the first of two of Group Engineering Technical Practices ETP GP 04-80 and
GP 04-81 on the development and implementation of an UXO RMS.
The aim of these Guidelines is to ensure that BP’s people, projects and reputations are protected from
the affects of encountering UXO contamination as part of the HSSE plan.
• GP 04-80 supports business development managers and projects to evaluate the potential
threat to their programme posed by UXO contamination in order to then develop the
appropriate RMS.
• GP 04-81 provides guidance on the implementation of the selected UXO RMS.
These guidelines show how UXO RMS is aligned to the CVP.
Copyright 2005, BP Group. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
document is subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract under which
the document was supplied to the recipient’s organization. None of the information
contained in this document shall be disclosed outside the recipient’s own organization
without the prior written permission of Director of Engineering, BP Group, unless the
terms of such agreement or contract expressly allow.
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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Scope...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Normative references.............................................................................................................. 5
3. Terms and definitions.............................................................................................................. 6
4. Symbols and abbreviations...................................................................................................10
5. Application............................................................................................................................. 11
5.1. General....................................................................................................................... 11
5.2. Principles.................................................................................................................... 11
5.3. Schematic................................................................................................................... 11
5.4. Alignment of UXO RMS to capital value process........................................................12
6. Strategic options................................................................................................................... 13
6.1. General...................................................................................................................... 13
6.2. Do nothing..................................................................................................................13
6.3. UXO risk education....................................................................................................13
6.4. Avoid contaminated sites............................................................................................13
6.5. Re-engineer the solution............................................................................................13
6.6. UXO clearance operations.........................................................................................13
7. UXO risk assessment............................................................................................................ 14
7.1. Conduct of assessments............................................................................................14
7.2. Land use.................................................................................................................... 14
7.3. General assessment..................................................................................................15
7.4. Environment assessment...........................................................................................16
7.5. ALERT........................................................................................................................ 16
7.6. Initial assessment.......................................................................................................16
7.7. Technical investigation...............................................................................................18
7.8. UXO risk workshops...................................................................................................20
8. UXO RMS development........................................................................................................22
8.1. General...................................................................................................................... 22
8.2. “Access” phase..........................................................................................................23
8.3. CVP appraise stage...................................................................................................24
8.4. CVP select & define stages........................................................................................24
8.5. CVP execute..............................................................................................................26
8.6. CVP operate...............................................................................................................27
9. UXO RMS management........................................................................................................27
9.1. GP maintenance.........................................................................................................27
9.2. GP implementation.....................................................................................................28
10. Training................................................................................................................................. 28
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1. Scope
This GP defines the process and detailed procedures for the production of an UXO RMS and is in line
with International Standards developed by the United Nations as the IMAS, ISO 9001, and ISO
Guides 51 and 2859.
The overall objective of the UXO RMS is to assure the client Business Unit that a systematic process
for identifying and assessing the potential risk posed by UXO to personnel and projects is in place in
order to determine and implement the most appropriate and proportionate means of risk mitigation. It
provides quantifiable assurance that land or seabed is fit for purpose. The assurance that the land or
seabed is fit for purpose is provided by the processes used and by reviewing the project at various key
stages in its development to ensure the right things are happening at the right time and being done to
the correct standard.
UXO RMS is an element of a project’s HSSE Plan; as such, it should look at not only the safety and
security issues surrounding UXO contamination but the environmental ones as well. This GP provides
guidance for Business Unit Leaders and Project Managers on the development of a UXO RMS and
indicates links with the CVP (Ref. 2). UXO RMS contributes to the HSSE element of the Decision
Support Package required at each gate of the CVP.
It should be noted that this GP is written around the development and implementation of a UXO RMS
in support of the main construction activity for a project. Business Unit Leaders need to consider their
duty of care to their Survey, Drilling, and Environmental assessment teams that deploy early to a site.
The process and options remain the same just the scale of activity is likely to differ.
The O&G industry’s experience of UXO shows that it can have a significant impact on projects.
2. Normative references
The following normative documents contain requirements that, through reference in this text,
constitute requirements of this technical practice. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this
technical practice are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of
the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
document referred to applies.
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BP
GP 48-50 Guidance on Practice for Major Accident Risk Process.
GP 48-1 Guidance on Practice for HSSE Review of Projects.
E&P risk management guidelines for major projects.
For the purposes of this GP, the following terms and definitions apply:
AAP6
AAP 6 is the document that defines NATO terms.
Alert (http://projects.bpweb.bp.com/alert/)
ALERT is a structured and facilitated session to discuss the risk and uncertainties of a project. It is
usually conducted in the Appraise stage of project development to enable early management
intervention and to promote development of effective risk management and opportunity capture plans.
Accreditation
The procedure by which an organisation is formally recognised as being competent and able to plan
and manage UXO risk mitigation activities safely, effectively and efficiently.
Cleared Area
An area that has been physically and systematically processed by a demining organisation to ensure
the removal and /or destruction of all mine and UXO hazards to a specified depth. [IMAS]
Disarm
The act of making a mine (munition) safe by removing the fuse or igniter. The procedure normally
removes one or more links from the firing train.
Disposal
The final acts that removes the hazards presented by a UXO. The final disposal of explosive ordnance
which may include demolition or burning in place, removal to a disposal area or other appropriate
means. [AAP-6]
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/ Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
A process to assess the potential impact and environmental (/ social) improvement opportunities of all
stages of the future development on the surrounding environment (and social conditions).
Explosive Ordnance
All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion material, and biological and chemical
agents. This includes bombs and warheads, guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and
small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes and depth charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers;
cartridge and propellant devices; electro-explosive devices; clandestine and improvised explosive
devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature [AAP-6].
Note: For the purpose of GP 04-80 & GP 04-81, the term EOD
should be considered to cover all the services provides by
an EOD authorities, agencies, and contractors in support of
a project’s UXO Risk Mitigation Strategy including the
delivery of Mine Risk.
Explosive Ordnance Safety and Awareness Briefing (or Training), (see Mine Risk Education).
Hazard
Potential source of harm from items of UXO or component parts.
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Note: For the purpose of GP 04-80 & GP 04-81 the term MRE
cover the training and education of Company and contractor
staff in the risks associated with operating in a UXO
contaminated area and the measures that they need to take
in order to mitigate the risk they face.
Munitions
(Also “Ammunition”) - A complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics,
initiating composition, or nuclear, biological or chemical material for use in military operations,
including demolitions [AAP-6].
Neutralise
The act of replacing safety devices such as pins or rods into an explosive item to prevent the fuse or
igniter from functioning.
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Random Sampling
The selection of samples by a process involving equal chances of selection of each item. Used as an
objective or impartial means of selecting areas for test purposes.
Risk Estimate
An appraisal of the UXO risk to a project or associated activity that identifies the hazards, assesses
their impact and proposes response options.
Sampling
A defined procedure whereby part or parts of an area of cleared land are taken, for testing, as a
representation of the whole area.
Submunition
Any munition that, to perform its task, separates from a parent munition. [AAP-6]
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understanding of the type, level and extent of the UXO contamination within a specified area to a
specified depth. Such areas may have been identified during the general mine action assessment or
have been otherwise reported.
Note: For the purpose of GP 04-80 & GP 04-81 the term includes
all explosive ordnance, munitions or parts thereof that might
be encountered, irrespective of whether it has been
prepared for use or not.
War Grave
Ship or aircraft containing human remains or individual bodies that are casualties of war.
For the purpose of this GP, the following symbols and abbreviations apply:
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5. Application
5.1. General
a. This GP shall be applied to projects in which BP has a majority interest or has the project
lead. This GP, or a demonstrably equivalent procedure, shall be applied to other projects in
which BP has an interest.
b. A project is defined as any development comprising:
1. A new process plant, manufacturing installation, pipeline, and associated facilities.
2. A new Research and Development installation.
3. A major modification that cannot be satisfactorily reviewed using the site review
procedures for plant modifications.
4. Decommissioning, restart after mothball, or turnaround of a process plant.
c. Each BU should appoint a person that has SPA for application of this GP. BUL should
identify a leadership position as the SPA for the application of the UXO GP and local UXO
related regulatory requirements. (For guidance, as HSSE leads on this subject, the role
should be fulfilled by the BU or Project HSSE Manager after receiving relevant training).
d. Each BU, with the guidance of the SPA, should define its strategy for application of this
GP. A part of that strategy should include a definition of the projects that fall outside of the
realm of this GP that should be reviewed in accordance with an equivalent Site Technical
Practice.
e. Projects should apply the principles in this GP to ensure full understanding of UXO hazard
potential so that the risks are effectively managed to deliver acceptable performance.
Projects can decide on how best to apply the UXO RMS process to account for unique
circumstances of the project. If the UXO RMS process is not to be fully applied, the
project shall develop and clearly document, in a variance request, its rationale and describe
how it will assure that the associated UXO risks are effectively managed.
5.2. Principles
The principles on which this GP is based can be found at Annex A. These principles should be
used as a guide when interpreting the action required under this GP.
5.3. Schematic
5.3.1. General
A schematic of the UXO RMS can be found at Annex B. It divides the process into four phases.
These phases are summarized as follows:
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Finally, the project needs to commission an Initial Assessment to define the threat in more
detail. The Initial Assessment needs to be developed as the Project’s options evolve. The work
should determine whether the UXO threat can only be resolved by EOD operations being
conducted.
6. Strategic options
6.1. General
In developing their UXO RMS, Business Unit or Project should consider their strategic options
within a Risk Management Framework. In many cases, the strategic options would only be open
to the Business Unit or Project if the issue was identified early enough in the project. This is
consistent with the practice of FEL. It should be noted that a project team needs to take a
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holistic view of their project; they might still adopt different options for different sites within
their project. The UXO RMS Strategic Options open are:
6.2. Do nothing
Often, there is no evidence to suggest that UXO is likely to become a relevant safety or
schedule issue for the project. If the Project Manager has confidence that this is the case, then
no further action needs to be taken. Before taking this option, a Project Manager needs to
consider what action he would need to take should UXO be subsequently found during the
construction or operation of the facility. For guidance on these actions see GP 04-81, clause 9.3.
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2. Should UXO still be found during construction, the cost of Schedule delays would
dwarf the costs of the extra QC effort.
e. Projects should therefore sub-categorise their site by the sensitivity of its use; the more
valuable the asset, the more hazardous the substances on that site or the larger the number
of people at risk, then the more sensitive is the Land Use. If there is a national mine action
authority, the project must determine whether a national policy has been established and
whether it applies to the project’s activities. If no level is specified, the highest confidence
level, LU1, should be the default setting. It would not be considered unreasonable
therefore if a project were to allocate a category of LU1 to all of its construction areas and
not attempt to differentiate between lands of differing sensitivity.
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life of the project under the auspice of the Environmental Stewardship Operating Practice, the
progress of which would be reviewed during the PHSSER.
7.5. ALERT
ALERT is the process by which a project’s business risks are captured in terms of their potential
financial impact on the project. The ALERT workshop is currently scheduled to take place ¼ to
1/3 of the way through the Appraise phase (it should be noted that this may be changed to 1/3 of
the way through the Select phase). It is the responsibility of the Business Unit Leader to initiate
the ALERT process. Any potential risk to the project from UXO should be captured within
category “C06 Safety & Security of Personnel incl. UXO”. This risk category covers “The plans
in place, together with the degree of associated costs, for the safety & security of our staff
working in countries where there is a perceived threat to their well being. This should include
separate consideration where the perceived threat is different at “working sites” to cities (e.g.,
Columbia). Specific consideration should be given to the threat posed by UXO. The aim, at this
stage, is to identify whether there is sufficient evidence of military related activity within the
geographical area of concern to warrant the production of an Initial Assessment. In order to
make this judgement, an Early Assessment needs to have been conducted. The Early
Assessment should also consult any group that may have already been on the ground in the
areas of concern; these might include Survey, Drilling, or Environmental teams. The Business
Unit HSSE manager’s advice should be sought on both the production of any Early Assessment
and the appropriate input to ALERT.
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7.6.3. Reports
a. Business Units or Projects need to be able to assess the validity of any report on the UXO
contamination issue for their site. They should consider whether:
1. The information refers specifically to the Project site or just to the general region.
2. The assessment has covered the full history of the area or has concentrated only on
the main or most obvious events.
3. The full range of military activity that has taken place in the area has been revealed or
just the most obvious.
4. The assessment has included a good sample of sources and whether the sources have
been assessed for their credibility.
5. The report has clearly separated researched facts from assessment and assumption.
6. Facts have been properly referenced to enable them to be more readily verified.
b. The Initial Assessment should indicate whether UXO is likely to be an issue for the project
sites. This should not determine whether the area has had a problem, but whether, in the
future, each project site is likely to be affected by any UXO contamination. This
assessment should assign to future project work areas UXO risk categories depending on
the level of perceived risk. This might be indicated by using a scale of 1 to 10, or it could
be articulated as “will, may, might, unlikely, or will not” be affected. For ease of
communication, these categories could be colour-coded. The project manager needs to
agree the categories most appropriate to the project. An example of a coloured
categorisation is as follows:
1. GREEN – evidence suggests that UXO hazards are unlikely to be encountered on this
part of the project.
2. YELLOW – while evidence exists of a general UXO contamination problem in the
geographical area of the project this should not present a risk to a specific project
activity. The risk assessment needs to be kept under review.
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7.7.1. General
IMAS refers to this subject as Technical Survey. However, as the term “survey” is understood
within the Oil & Gas industry to have a specific meaning, this GP uses the term Technical
Investigation.
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7.8.1. General
a. UXO Risk Workshops may be held at a number of points during the CVP process once a
risk has been identified. Workshops may be considered as follows:
1. Prior to the deployment, any personnel on to the ground during Access, Appraise, and
Select. The aim of the workshop would be to ensure those deploying were aware of
the risk and that appropriate mitigation plans were in place.
2. Following the Early Assessment, conducted for ALERT, a workshop may be needed
to consider the scope of the Initial Assessment required and the modalities that need
to be adopted (Phase One).
3. Once the project has developed its options during Select, Workshop should be
conducted to determine whether any TI is required prior to the Project going firm on
its favoured option. The outcome would be to inform the Select process on any
relocation or reengineering options open to the project (Phase Two).
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4. Should earlier work determine that Clearance (Phase Three) is required during
preparatory work or during the main Execute phase, a workshop should be used to
confirm that the Project UXO risks have been fully identified and that the mitigation
planned is appropriate.
5. If EOD work has been conducted on site, a workshop shall be conducted, before the
Construction PHSSER. This workshop (Phase Four) is to determine whether the
quality of the EOD work is to a standard that the level of risk on site can be
considered to be ALARP.
b. The aim of the Workshops should be to help the Business Unit or Project to come to a
conclusion as to how the perceived UXO risk is likely to affect their project. These
Workshops should review the action taken so far and the up to date risk assessment data in
order to determine the appropriate next step.
c. The Workshop should be a facilitated session with representatives of all disciplines
concerned within the Project groups in attendance. The project team should define the
types of construction activity planned and their location and then consider which potential
types of UXO may be encountered by each activity.
7.8.2. Participation
Participation of the workshop should promote a single perspective within the project of the
UXO risk and the mitigation required. The workshop should be facilitated by an EOD
consultant and stakeholders should be invited to attend. Participation may therefore vary
through the life of a project. The following functions with the Project should be represented:
1. Representative from each site within the project.
2. Representatives of each discipline.
3. HSSE.
4. Survey/Exploration.
5. Drilling.
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7.8.6.1. General
In general, items of UXO may explode for two main reasons:
a. They may function as designed, or
b. They may malfunction.
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8.1. General
a. For the purpose of this GP, the UXO RMS model is geared around UXO clearance
operations taking place just before the start of construction work. Business Units or
Projects need to note that this may not always be the case. Localised UXO clearance may
be required at any stage of a new venture or project starting with Exploration and Drilling
operations.
b. The potential impact of UXO may vary greatly from project to project. The strategy
adopted for a particular project should acknowledge the specific issues that are faced by
the project team. In these cases, the responsible person needs to adapt the UXO RMS
model accordingly. While this GP links a particular UXO RMS activity to a stage of the
CVP, this is not to suggest that the activity cannot be done at a different stage for a specific
project, provided that the full scope of UXO RMS is addressed and the project has the
approval of the appropriate engineering authority and positive agreement by the Business
Unit, Project Manager, and CVP Gatekeeper.
c. If UXO is determined to be an issue for the Project, the developing UXO RMS should be
formally reviewed to ensure it is in line with the central needs of the Project. As a Health
and Safety issue, the timings of these reviews should be related to the HSSE planning
process within the CVP (see GP 48-1). It would, therefore, be expected that, if appropriate,
the UXO RMS would be reviewed as part of the PHSSER. In outline, the UXO RMS
should be developed as follows:
1. During the Access Phase, the objective of the UXO RMS would be to ensure that
individuals conducting exploration or drilling operations are not injured by UXO.
This would be the responsibility of the local Business Unit.
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8.2.1. Objective
To ensure that no BP personnel or contractors are put at unnecessary risk by entering areas of
UXO contamination without being aware of the risks and having the appropriate mitigation in
place.
8.2.2. Actions
a. During the Access Phase, the major UXO RMS consideration should be the safety of
personnel on the ground. An initial assessment should be conducted and, in extreme cases,
EOD support may be needed. This responsibility of managing this risk, therefore, falls to
the relevant Business Unit.
b. The Business Unit should collate any UXO risk assessments done by or on behalf of their
survey, drilling, or environmental teams, or any other activity that has taken place on the
proposed project site.
8.3.1. Objective
a. To confirm that any UXO risk that could affect the viability of the potential project has
been identified and that the information required to assess risks, liabilities, regulatory
compliance, and adverse impacts have been correctly specified.
b. To confirm that an adequate risk management plan is in place for development in sensitive
areas.
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8.3.2. Actions
During the Appraise Stage, the UXO RMS should be focused on determining whether the level
and type of potential UXO contamination is such that it could threaten the strategic business
option under consideration. The following should be considered:
a. Determine whether any UXO related activity took place during the Access Phase. If so,
review that activity for lessons learnt.
b. Conduct an Early Assessment for the Project to support the ALERT workshop, building on
any work done during the Access Phase.
c. Conduct a UXO RMS Workshop to assess the likely impact of UXO on the project. If no
evidence of UXO has been found, this may be done in-house; if evidence of UXO is found,
the Business Unit Leader should consider using a Subject Matter Expert to facilitate the
workshop.
8.3.3. Review
The UXO RMS should be reviewed as part of the Appraise PHSSER.
8.4.1. Objective
a. To confirm with the Host Nation where responsibilities and authority lie for EOD
operations. This should include any permits needed and whether the Nation Authority has
an EOD contractor Accreditation scheme. The detail may need to determine that
appropriate arrangements are in place for the temporary storage and final disposal of UXO
that has been cleared from the project site.
b. To confirm the modality and standards for safety and quality management that is expected
of EOD contractors supporting the project.
c. To confirm that any UXO risks relating to the characteristics of the full lifecycle of the
project and the nature of the location have been identified.
d. To confirm that an adequate UXO RMS (including the objective evaluation of the site
through Technical Investigation) has been established.
e. To verify that UXO studies, including specialist reviews have been satisfactorily addressed
and followed up.
f. To verify that resources and training for UXO RMS management have been established for
identified individuals.
g. To confirm UXO RMS (including any UXO Clearance operation necessary prior to the
start of construction) is in place prior to the commencement of construction.
h. To confirm that the on-site workforce receives appropriate MRE training.
8.4.2. Actions
a. During the Select and Defines stages, the UXO RMS should be focused on refining the
UXO General Assessment. This may consist of producing more detailed work to elaborate
on the Initial Assessment and Technical Investigation. The aim of the Technical
Investigation would be to determine the boundaries of the UXO contamination and then to
conduct more detailed ground work to determine the type and level of contamination and,
in the case of large munitions, their possible location. The aim of this work would be to
enable the project team to develop a clear understanding of the EOD support that they
require.
b. In putting together their RMS, the Project Team needs to consider the following issues:
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1. To enable the project manager to exploit all the options open to him, a key component
of any UXO RMS is the Contracting Strategy. As the EOD contractor base is small
and the industry is immature, the Contracting Strategy needs to be developed ahead
of the perceived need for contractor support to ensure that contractors of the right
quality are available if required.
2. Development of Media strategy and plan.
3. Consider insurance issues.
4. Environmental Impact planning (EIA, ESIA).
5. Guidelines on the selection of Contractors and contracts.
6. Projects often begin their enabling activities before Sanction. This activity may
require EOD support operations up to and including Clearance. If Clearance is not
required for enabling work, its timing may span Sanction depending on whether the
clearance is required to be completed prior to any construction work or whether the
Project Manager is content for it to be completed just before the scheduled start of
construction. The first option may have “up-front” cost implications; whereas, the
later may risk schedule delay should the clearance fall behind schedule.
7. If the project may be delayed by the discovery of UXO, where the responsibility for
the resulting costs lie.
8. If UXO is deemed to be a potential risk, ensure all concerned are made aware of the
risk to themselves and understand the appropriate measure to mitigate the risk.
9. In the planning of EOD Clearance operations, the project team needs to consider local
laws and the national authorities who may prescribe who is to conduct this task. In
these circumstances, the project team should focus on the quality systems that ensure
the EOD work is completed to the prescribed standard.
10. If an EOD Clearance operation is required, this should include both the clearance and
disposal of all items of UXO. The areas undergoing clearance and depth need to be
defined to meet the Project engineering requirement.
11. Ensure that best practice is adopted for work done within the UXO programme.
Guidelines for running a UXO programme can be found in GP 04-81. International
Standards require that the quality of EOD work is validated (QA & QC) both
internally within the EOD contractor and by an external independent third party
representing BP. It is through this mechanism that the Project Team gains assurance
that the work is done to the required standard and that the land is fit for purpose.
12. Should Disposal not run concurrent with the location and removal of UXO, the
Project Manager needs to consider the temporary safe storage of UXO items. The
policy for the Safe Storage of UXO needs to articulate the rules for storage. The
Project Manager needs to make clear which standards (national or international best
practice) are to be used and in what specific circumstances it is an acceptable risk to
store fused UXO. The project team needs to review constantly the safety and security
of these storage sites. This should consider the responsibilities, probability, and
consequence of there being an accident involving the storage site.
13. Wherever there is UXO, there is also the possibility of finding unmarked War Graves.
Issues arise involving the competing nationalities and cultural practices for dealing
with War Graves. Planning needs to take into account the sensitivities and national
considerations of all parties when dealing with these matters.
14. How Lessons Learnt during the process are captured and used to continually improve
the UXO RMS.
15. HSSE recording and reporting mechanisms.
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8.5.1. Objective
a. To confirm that UXO General Assessment is up to date and the lessons leant in the
previous stage have been fully incorporated.
b. To confirm that the on-site workforce is receiving appropriate MRE training.
c. To confirm that the UXO RMS is being implemented effectively.
d. To confirm that the residual risk from UXO to the project (including stored UXO) and
individuals is understood, and is managed appropriately, including promulgation of
instructions on the action to be taken should UXO be discovered unexpectedly are in place
and understood.
e. To confirm EOD support is available in a timely and cost effective manner when required.
f. To ensure that non-EOD contractors are given advice on mitigating any possible UXO risk
to their personnel and activities.
8.5.2. Actions
a. During the Execute stage, the UXO RMS focus should be on:
1. Personnel Safety.
2. The execution of continuing Clearance operations.
3. The reaction to the discovery of, or incidents involving, UXO.
4. The timely and cost effective availability of EOD contractor support.
5. The safe and secure storage and disposal of UXO found during Clearance operations.
b. The guidance that may be made available to non-EOD contractors involved in the project
concerning risk mitigation measures taken by BP and their own recommended actions and
responsibilities can be found in GP 04-81. This includes guidance on the action to be taken
in the event of encountering UXO anywhere in the project site or locality.
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8.6.1. Objective
Besides managing the residual risk, the operations manager should be aware of how the
potential UXO risk may change during the life of the project due to environmental changes and
when modification or demolition of the facility is considered.
8.6.2. Actions
During the Operate Stage the UXO RMS main focus is likely to be managing the residual risk:
see GP 04-81. This may include the security and disposal of stored UXO previously cleared
from the site or offshore and maintenance activity to monitor their status and condition.
9.1. GP maintenance
The Functional SPA responsibility for developing and maintaining this GP is the Team Leader
HSE, EPTG Sunbury. His responsibilities are to ensure:
a. The GP is reviewed (quarterly), is kept up-to-date and reflects commercial EOD Best
Practice.
b. The website is reviewed (quarterly) and is kept up-to-date.
c. Those projects receive advice on commercial EOD Best Practice.
d. If project deviates from Best Practice, that the reasoning is sound.
e. The EOD contractor accreditation is conducted to a uniformly high standard throughout
BP.
f. Subject Matter Experts are available to PHSSER team leaders as required.
9.2. GP implementation
The Operational SPA for implementing this GP is with the Business Unit until a Project
Manager/Director is nominated; the responsibility finally would be passed to the Operations
Manager. The Business Unit is responsible for initiating the UXO RMS during Access or
Appraise, whichever is deemed to be appropriate. The responsibility would normally be
delegated to the HSSE manager who requires the following competencies:
a. Be able to perform a leadership role.
b. Have received a HSSE UXO Management Awareness Briefing.
c. Know the UXO network of contacts within BP.
10. Training
a. The training available to enable managers and HSSE staff to develop a viable UXO RMS
can be found on the UXO RMS Website.
b. Lessons learnt should be entered into the Projects and Engineering Shared Learning
System.
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c. For instant notifications for new validated shared learnings individuals should fill an
interest Profile in the Projects and Engineering Shared Learning System.
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Annex A
(Informative)
UXO RMS Principles
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Annex B
(Normative)
Schematic of the UXO RMS
Prep are h and ov er Do cu men tation D o cu men tat io n sen t to ag r eed d ep o sito r y
C ond u ct Po st-Pro ject R ev iew
22 M a r 05
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Annex C
(Normative)
Alignment of UXO RMS to CVP
A gr e e the
B udge t
(“c onfir m the
pr e s umption”)
Sit e
H SE M a nge r
Inc e ption M a jor Proje c t Le a de r Agr e e the a ppointe d R e store d
a ppointe d Pr oje c t (w ith Sa nc tion
r e s e r vations )
?
ACCES S AP P RAISE SELECT DEF INE EXECUTE O P ERATE
D e te rmine the pote ntia l va lue & de live ry D e te rmine proje c t fe a s ibility a nd a lignme nt Se le c t the pre fe rre d proje c t option Fina liz e proje c t Sc ope , c os t a nd s c he dule a nd ge t Produc e a n ope ra ting a s s e tc ons is te nt w ith Eva lua te a s s e t to e ns ure pe rforma nc e to
s c he dule for ne w bus ines s opportunitie s a fte r w ith bus ine s s s tra te gy the proje c t funde d s c ope , c os t a nd a sc he dule s pe c ific a tions a nd ma ximum re turn to the
a c c ounting for a c c e ss c os t & as s oc ia te d ris ks [A gre e funda me nta l via bility a nd options ] s ha re holde rs .
EO D Op e ra t io n s
H SS E P lan s
A LER T
Environme nt Soc ia l
Impa c t As s es s me nt
7 Mar 0
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Annex D
(Informative)
Typical Risk Analysis – Hazard Identification
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Annex E
(Informative)
Project UXO Hazard Analysis Risk Matrix
PROBABILITY
Project
Harm to
Business
people 1 2 3 4 5
Risk
Greater
than $10m
1 fatility B r h e c
Greater Serious
than $5m Injury C abo fi
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Project UXO Risk Mitigation Recommendations
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Bibliography
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