UXO On Call & Rapid Response
Specialist UXO Support When You Need It
For lower-risk sites, having a specialist EOD team permanently on site may not be necessary or proportionate. RMS UXO provides an On Call & Rapid Response Service, giving project teams access to experienced EOD specialists when potential UXO is discovered during groundworks.
What is UXO On Call & Rapid Response
The service can be combined with an Emergency Response Plan, allowing senior EOD experts to provide immediate remote advice and, where required, deploy to site to assess a suspected item.
This provides a practical way of managing UXO risk while avoiding the cost of having full-time specialist personnel on site where the assessed risk does not justify it.
Why It Matters
RMS UXO can provide specialist advice following the discovery of a potential UXO item, giving access to senior EOD expertise when it is needed rather than requiring a specialist team to remain on site continuously. Our experienced EOD personnel can assist with:
Item confirmation and identification
Confirming and identifying the suspected item and assessing the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Immediate actions
Advising on the appropriate immediate actions to take.
Next steps
Determining whether further specialist investigation is required and advising on the appropriate next steps.
Deployment to site
Deploying qualified personnel to site where required.
Our Approach
The service is designed to provide a clear response process should a potential UXO item be encountered.
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Discover, Stop & Make Safe
A potential UXO item is encountered, the site's agreed UXO procedures are followed and the area is made safe.
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Contact RMS UXO
The site team contacts the RMS UXO response team for specialist advice.
3
Remote EOD Assessment
Our senior EOD experts provide advice to help determine the appropriate next steps.
4
Rapid Deployment If Required
Where remote advice is not sufficient, RMS UXO arranges for qualified personnel to deploy to site.
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Appropriate Action
The suspected item is assessed and the appropriate course of action determined.
What You'll Receive
An On Call EOD Service can be combined with an Emergency Response Plan developed around the requirements of your project. Having a clear response process in place before works begin helps ensure personnel know what to do, who to contact and how the situation should be managed. The plan can establish:
- The agreed procedure for responding to a suspected UXO discovery
- How the site team should raise an alert
- How specialist assistance can be requested
RMS UXO Expertise
Why Choose RMS UXO?
An On Call Service gives your project access to experienced EOD specialists without necessarily requiring a permanent specialist presence on site.
Our senior EOD experts can provide remote assistance following the discovery of a potential UXO item and, where required, arrange deployment to site. This can provide a practical and cost-effective approach to managing lower-level UXO risk, while ensuring specialist support is available when it matters.
When is UXO On Call & Rapid Response needed?
RMS UXO can advise on whether an On Call Service is appropriate based on the project's UXO risk assessment and requirements.
An On Call & Rapid Response Service may be considered for projects where:
- A lower level of UXO risk has been identified
- Full-time EOD personnel are not considered proportionate
- Groundworks are being undertaken in areas of potential UXO risk
- The project requires access to specialist advice
- A clear emergency response procedure is required
- The client wants access to EOD expertise without maintaining a permanent site presence
Expert advice when you need it. Rapid response when you don't have the answers.
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A Cost-Effective Mitigation Option
Not every project requires a full-time UXO presence. Where the assessed risk is lower and the likelihood of encountering UXO is limited, an On Call & Rapid Response Service can provide a proportionate alternative to proactive on-site mitigation.
The service gives clients access to specialist EOD expertise when required, while potentially reducing the cost associated with maintaining full-time UXO personnel on site. The appropriate approach should always be determined by the assessed UXO risk and the nature of the proposed works.
UXO On Call & Rapid Response FAQs
What is a UXO On Call Service?
A UXO On Call Service provides access to specialist EOD advice following the discovery of a potential UXO item during groundworks or other project activities.
What happens if we find a suspected UXO item?
The site's agreed UXO procedures should be followed, including stopping relevant works and making the area safe. RMS UXO can then provide specialist advice and, where required, arrange for qualified EOD personnel to attend site.
Do you have to be on site?
No. For appropriate projects, RMS UXO can provide remote specialist advice and only deploy personnel to site if required.
Is an On Call Service suitable for every project?
No. It is primarily intended as a potential mitigation option for lower-risk sites where full-time or proactive UXO measures may not be proportionate.
Can you provide an Emergency Response Plan?
Yes. The On Call EOD Service can be combined with an Emergency Response Plan to establish the appropriate response process before works begin.
Can RMS UXO identify a suspected item remotely?
RMS UXO can provide specialist advice regarding a potential item based on the information available. Where remote assessment is insufficient, appropriately qualified personnel can be deployed to site.
Is an On Call Service cheaper than having an EOD Engineer on site?
It can be a cost-effective option for lower-risk projects, where maintaining a full-time specialist presence would not be proportionate. The appropriate approach will depend on the assessed risk and project requirements.
Start Your UXO Risk Assessment
Understanding potential UXO risk early can help you protect your workforce, plan your project and avoid unnecessary mitigation costs. If you are planning construction, site investigation, excavation, piling, drilling or other intrusive works, speak to RMS UXO about your site.