Appendix_C_OHV_policy_PERI.pdf

TITLE SUBJECT: EFFECTIVE DATE:

REVIEWED:

Matt Fry Safety Officer

APPROVED:

Gregory K. Eads Superintendent

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Policies & Procedures

1 | P a g e Off Highway Vehicle Use

Purpose:

Directors Order and Reference Manual 50B address the use of Off Highway Vehicle to include All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) use within park and operating units of the National Park Service. As every unit of the National Park Service is different local polices should be established to address park specific elements of use. This document is to address park specific requirements for use of OHVs within Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Training:

• “Currently, certified training for UTV operators does not exist. Each park and operating unit should assure that UTV operators are trained by an experienced UTV operator in the safe use of the UTV under the conditions it will be used at the local park or operating unit and in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual, the park’s JHA, and this policy.”

(RM50B)

Experienced UTV operator

• Will hold an ATV/UTV instructor certification from a reputable organization such as the All- Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (ASI) or Equipment manufacture.

or

• Have greater than 5 years of experience in operating UTVs within terrain and conditions trainees will be operating in and designated by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

Superintendent/Supervisors

• “will ensure that the Risk Assessment Tool in Appendix A and the ATV/UTV selection guide (below) are used as guidance to select the appropriate type of OHV for the operation to be conducted.” (RM50B)

UTV Operators

• Will adhere to all requirements of RM50B this document and related JHAs.

2 | P a g e Off Highway Vehicle Use

Policy:

• The use of All Terrain Vehicles is prohibited;

o with the exception of Arkansas Park’s Fire Group personnel during prescribe or wildland fire operations.

“A policy addressing the management of ATV use will be established prior to any use within Pea Ridge NMP.. The Park Prescribed Fire Coordinator, working in coordination with the Fire Management Officer, will communicate to, and receive approval from, the Superintendent prior to any ATV use in the park.”

(PERI Documented Loss Control Management 2018)

• Employees under the age of 18 are not authorized to operate an OHV

• Prior to operating an OHV for a specific task a GAR and OHV Risk Assessment should be completed

• OHV’s will not be used in red operations (GAR and/or OHV Risk Assessment tool

• OHV’s are permitted for use on paved NPS maintained road within Pea Ridge NMP. Any UTV used on a public roadway shall have flashing amber warning lights activated.

• While operating on roadways OHV’s are treated as any other motorized vehicle and must operate as such.

• Speed Limits o Paved Roadways – Posted Speed Limit / Less than 30MPH o Gravel Roadways – 15 MPH o Trails, Fields, etc. – 10 MPH

• Water crossings – refer to JHA but at a minimum, only cross water if no other alternative exists.

Use extreme caution. Cross streams at designated crossings but do not cross streams during storm event flows. Do not cross swift or deep water (standing water deep enough to enter the floor of the vehicle is too deep).

• Check In- Check Out Procedures o Check Out – Notify: supervisor, dispatch or coworker

Work location Approximate time of return Activity being conducted Requests for timed safety checks or not o Check In – Notify: supervisor, dispatch or coworker you checked out with of your completion of operating in Amber.

References:

Directors Order 50B

Reference Manual 50B Section 6 (Motor Vehicle Safety)