THE RRS GLOSSARY
Why it matters to a project
The term describes a potential hazard, not a risk rating. A project still needs evidence about the site and the proposed activity to understand whether an encounter is credible.
PROJECT EXAMPLE
A former developed site may need assessment before new foundations extend into different ground.
A useful distinction
UXO is not a synonym for every metal object or every geophysical anomaly.
Questions to ask when it appears in a scope
- What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
- What evidence or output will the project team receive?
- What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?