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EOD Procedure SA. KOC.025 6.1 GENERAL • The Company faced a big challenge to clear a large amount of unexploded ordnances, which were found in all areas of Kuwait after liberation from the Iraqi invasion. Post liberation a program of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has been led by Kuwait Ministry Of Defense (KMOD) to clear areas from dangerous unexploded ordnance. • Although great progress has been achieved in respect of EOD clearances, however complete assurance for all operational areas within KOC premises not guaranteed due to various factors such as - type of clearance utilized, variety of problems encountered at different situations including sand shifting, excavation works and oil lakes formed. It is to realize that EOD problem may diminish ultimately but will remain a potential threat for foreseeable period of time.
EOD Procedure SA. KOC.025 • Keeping such considerations in view, protective measures and safety aspects have been formulated, which must be implemented by all employees belonging to company or contractors. The adherence to such measures will reduce the risk pertaining to explosive ordnances. 6.3 EOD CERTIFICATION • It is not permitted to visit or carry out any work in the area, which has not been declared free from explosive device and EOD certificate has been issued for the same. • EOD certification shall be issued on printed format detailing the extent of clearance duly marked in the map or site plan. The verbal clearance in this regard will not be acceptable. • The clearance certificate issued by EOD contractors shall be approved by Kuwait Ministry of Defense along with endorsement for quality assurance. These certificates shall be issued through Directorate / Asset HSE Team to the sponsoring department under a covering letter in this regard.
EOD Procedure SA. KOC.025 • If the proposed work area has been previously issued EOD clearance and the sponsoring department has its record, then the work may proceed without any further certification. • In case of any doubt regarding EOD certification for the proposed work site, it is strongly recommended to seek clearance from Directorate / Asset HSE Team by submitting standard request as per procedure. 4.2 Operations Team • Request for EOD awareness for personnel to be deployed at field areas from Directorate / Asset HSE Team and ensure that only those personnel who have attended familiarization program are posted at field. 4.5 HSE Team (Asset/Directorate) • Are accountable to conduct EOD clearance from the site where EOD found and/or present. • Issue EOD clearance certificate for any area within the company premises. • Provide EOD Awareness training session as per formal request received.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES • No work shall be carried out till the area has been declared free from explosive ordnances. The clearance certificate for any area within the company premises shall be issued by Directorate / Asset HSE Team. • It is mandatory for company & contractors employees to attend EOD awareness session. No employee shall be allowed to enter/deploy inside restricted area/KOC controlled operational areas un less EOD awareness session attended. • The workers prior to deployment in the field must be made aware of prevalent danger due to possible presence of explosive device. • It is advisable not to take any short cut while traveling in the oil field areas; rather only designated route should be followed.
ACTION ON FINDING SUSPECTED UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE • Do not touch the suspected ordnance. • Stop the work immediately, clear the area and inform all personnel of the prevalent danger. • Note down the location of unexploded ordnance or suspected object, and place visible markers at a safe distance. • Move to a safe distance away from the ordnance location prior to using radio or cell phone and inform respective area Fire Station immediately through Radio on KOC Fire Channel OR By Telephone on ‘160’ and Request EOD assistance.