USFS 1H-SOR-R6.pdf

USFS 1H-SOR-R6

SHOP RULES

SAFETY RULES

NO DISTRACTIONS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN THE

FIRE AND AVIATION ENVIRONMENT

( FOD ) CONTROL

REV. 0 OCT 01, 2007

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

REDMOND AIR CENTER

HANGAR

STANDARD OPERATING RULES

Shop Rules

1. Personnel must have their USFS Redmond Air Center ID badges with them at all times while at work (in view on belt or pants pocket).

2. Personnel must be appropriately dressed for work performed i.e. minimum long pants, work shirt and shoes that completely cover the feet with appropriate traction.

3. No radios, personal radios or listening devices allowed in hangar. (This complies with the no distractions safety requirements.)

4. No unauthorized bags or packs.

5. No pets or animals.

6. No personal items are to be stored in hangar; only work related items may be brought in such as toolboxes for aircraft maintenance. Toolboxes must be stored in designated areas. If a locker is assigned to you, personal items may be retained in the locker.

NOTE : Unauthorized items will be discarded without notice.

7. All clean up will be completed as part of each item/discrepancy worked. The shop area will be cleaned fifteen minutes before the end of each shift.

NOTE : The hangar is used as needed for the Department of Defense and other agencies for receiving caskets. Twenty to thirty minutes is usually all the forewarning that is given due to security. The hanger must be clean and ready to receive casket-bearing aircraft and hearse with family .

8. All counter tops and cabinets are to be kept clean.

9. All cabinets are to remain closed except for removing and returning items after use.

10. All shop tools and equipment will be cleaned and put away at the end of each use.

11. All ladders will be stored in their designated area when not in use.

12. All hoses, cords, etc. will be properly coiled and stored.

13. Waste oil/fuel drums will be reported when 3/4 full.

14. When an aircraft is to be moved/towed, the assigned person moving the aircraft will ensure that the area is cleared, overhead heaters are off (three south wall, three north wall) and that the aircraft is ready to be moved. ( When available wing spotters are to be used.)

Safety Rules

1. Landing gear, thrust reversers, etc. will be pinned when in hangar.

NOTE: This pertains only to aircraft with pinning capabilities.

2. All work stands, ladders, etc. and all other maintenance equipment will be inspected for condition and operation before each use.

3. All personnel while standing on ladders must be standing or facing toward the ladder.

4. All cords, hoses, etc. will be routed in a safe manner when in use; this is to include removing any tripping hazards while in use. They will be put away when not in use.

5. When operating any equipment with a regulator such as a hydraulic mule nitroge cart, etc., lower the regulator pressure fully before each operation and when finished.

6. Safety Glasses will be worn when near high pressure gases or fluids, chemicals, loose debris, machinery, painting, etc.

7. Hearing protection shall also be worn at all times while working around aircraft with hydraulic pumps, APU, engines running and as an extra precaution to guard against noise from hydraulic mules, machinery.

8. Any damaged or inoperative tools and/or equipment will be repaired when detected, or tagged and reported your supervisor.

9. Vehicles are not permitted in the hangar except for loading and unloading.

NOTE: Mobile shop vans may be used in hangar to work out of with proper authorization. Mobile shop equipment must be kept with Mobile vans.

10. Cell phones are not to be used except during scheduled break periods. In case of an emergency the shop phone can be used for a point of contact. (541) 504-7261.

For Personnel required to carry a Cell phone by the USDA Forest Service, calls should be taken away from the work area.

NOTE: Cell phones, although good business tools, are a significant contributor to human factors related errors in maintenance.

11. No Loitering when maintenance is being preformed.

No Distractions Safety Requirements in the Fire and Aviation Environment

The following areas have been determined to be a significant contributor to human factors related accidents in maintenance but not limited to:

1. Loitering (see safety rules item 11)

2. Radios, personal radios or listening devices (see shop rules item 3)

3. Cell phones (see safety rules item 10)

(FOD) Control

1. All tools are to be accounted for after each task.

2. Do not leave tools in or on aircraft after end of shift.

3. All areas for work on an aircraft must be inspected for tools and FOD before final closing of access panels or systems operation.

4. Debris seen on floor must be picked up or swept up and thrown away during the shift.

5. Every Friday thirty minutes before shift ends the garbage cans are to be emptied in dumpster by smokejumpers loft west side.

6. A complete sweeping of the hangar floor must be accomplished at least once a month.

7. Hangar door should remain closed except for moving aircraft to minimize FOD in the hangar.