The EPI Group provide unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk management consulting services for the Renewable, Oil & Gas and Construction & Infrastructure sectors. EPI Group, using highly experienced ex-military bomb disposal personnel, will ensure the risks are safely reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) providing international best practise.
Whether requirements are marine or terrestrial based, the EPI Group is uniquely placed to integrate hydrographic, geophysical, environmental and HSSE expertise with UXO mitigation projects.
The UXO Mitigation Process
Phase 1 – Desktop Study
Phase 2 – Geophysical Survey
Phase 3 – MEC Discrimination
Phase 4 – Target Inspection
Phase 5 – ALARP Certificates
Phase 6 – Residual Risk Management
Services
UXO Pre-Bid Lease Reports
Desktop Studies
- Initial HAZID and detailed Risk Assessments
- Survey equipment verification
- Risk Mitigation Strategy
- Risk Mitigation implementation
- ALARP Certification
Survey Design and Contract Management:
- Scope of work for Contractors
- Manage the tender invitation and bidding process
- Technical review of proposals
Auditing and Quality Assessments:
- QA/QC of UXO/EOD and geophysical surveys
- QA/QC of UXO mitigation programme
- Assess incident and emergency plans