bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
E. IPECE Safety Brief
1. Eligibility to Participate. Personnel with the following specific
physical conditions shall be referred to medical providers for determination
of eligibility to participate in an IPECE (findings and recommendations will
be recorded in the individual’s health record).
a. Personnel with respiratory conditions to include histories of
asthma.
b. Cardiac conditions.
c. Severe facial acne or any active dermatitis.
d. Open wounds.
e. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
2. Excluded Medical Conditions. The following medical conditions, if
applicable, shall exclude personnel from participating in an IPECE. The
OIC/on-site corpsmen shall verify the medical condition of all participants.
a. Upper respiratory infection in the last fourteen (14) days that still
requires medication.
b. Dental surgery in the past seventy-two (72) hours.
c. Pregnancy.
d. Any unexplained rashes, scrapes, scratches, cuts, or respiratory
disorder; or medical condition not covered.
3. Non-Medical Precautions
a. Wearing contact lenses while training with CS or tearing agents is
prohibited. Individuals who normally wear contact lenses must remove them
and use properly fitted optical inserts.
b. Due to the additional heat stress of an IPECE, ensure an adequate
water supply is available and personnel are encouraged to drink plenty of
water.
c. Make heads calls prior to entering the chamber.
d. Due to CS causing involuntary eye closure, no person may ride in the
cab of a government vehicle, or operate a government vehicle after exposure.
Additionally, personnel shall not drive any vehicle (government or personal)
for two (2) hours after exposure, or until they take a thorough shower.
e. Personal vehicles shall not be driven to and from an IPECE.
F. IPECE Facility Requirements
1. General. IPECE training is conducted in a chamber, a field tent, or an
open area. An enclosure is preferable to an open area, because the desired
vapor concentration can be controlled and maintained.
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