Attachment 0017 - USARCENT 385-10 Safety Program.pdf

USARCENT/CFLCC Regulation 385-10

Safety

The USARCENT Safety Program

Headquarters U. S. Army Central Command Shaw AFB, SC 29 March 2019

UNCLASSIFIED

Department of the Army USARCENT/CFLCC Regulation 385-10

Headquarters, United States Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 29152

29 March 2019

Safety

U. S. ARMY CENTRAL SAFETY PROGRAM

FOR THE COMMANDER:

OFFICIAL:

Jeffrey P. Van Brigadier General, USA

Chief of Staff

History. This publication is a major revision.

Summary. This regulation prescribes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the U. S. ARMY CENTRAL (USARCENT) Safety Program. For those programs not covered in this regulation, commanders will use AR 385-10 to develop and implement other applicable and/or more stringent policy. The policies, responsibilities, and procedures prescribed here are published without necessity for implementing separate instructions, unless specified and unless additional guidance is considered necessary by the chain of command.

Applicability. This regulation applies to USARCENT, assigned and attached subordinate organizations, and contractors operating within USARCENT Area of Responsibility.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent for this regulation is the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, USARCENT. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling laws and regulations. The proponent may delegate this authority in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or to its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of Colonel or the civilian equivalent. To request an exception or waiver to this regulation, send a written request to Commander, USARCENT (ACCG), ATTN: Safety Director, 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 29152 or usarmy.shaw.usarcent.list.usarcent-safety prior to initiating deviation. Identify specific conflict(s) with this regulation and provide justification for the request and alternate measures. Include an assessment of the associated risk with the request.

Army management and control process. This regulation does not contain management control provisions.

Joint Task Force Inserts. It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for US military coordination with other US

Government departments and agencies during operations and for US military involvement in multinational operations.

a. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the Joint Staff, commanders of combatant commands, sub-unified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, the Services, and combat support agencies.

b. The guidance in this publication is authoritative; as such, this doctrine will be followed except when, in the judgment of the commander, exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise. If conflicts arise between the contents of this publication and the contents of Service publications, this publication will take precedence unless the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has provided more current and specific guidance. This information is relevant to joint task force operations and will be depicted in italics.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from Commander, USARCENT (ACCG), ATTN: Safety Director, 1 Gabreski

Drive, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 29152.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028

(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, USARCENT (ACCG), ATTN:

Safety Director, 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 29152.

Distribution. This regulation is available digitally on the USARCENT Safety Homepage at https://portal.arcent.swa.army.mil/special_staff/SS/safety/Documents1/Forms/Shawview.aspx.

https://portal.arcent.swa.army.mil/special_staff/SS/safety/Documents1/Forms/Shawview.aspx

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Army Safety Program, page 1-1

Purpose – 1-1, page 1-1

References – 1-2, page 1-2

Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms – 1-3, page 1-2

Responsibilities – 1-4, page 1-2

Risk Management Policy – 1-5, page 1-7

Joint Task Force Staff Organization – page 1-11

Chapter 2 Strategic Planning, page 2-1

USARCENT Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC) – 2-1, page 2-1

USARCENT Safety Action Team – 2-2, page 2-3

USARCENT Safety Forum – 2-3, page 2-4

Promoting Safety – 2-4, page 2-4

Safety Program Evaluation Program Indicators – 2-5, page 2-5

Safety Program Evaluation Metrics – 2-6, page 2-5

Safety Program Evaluation Program Audit – 2-7, page 2-5

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspections – 2-8, page 2-5

Safety Conferences – 2-9, page 2-6

Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting, page 3-1

General – 3-1, page 3-1

Accident and Incident Classes – 3-2, page 3-2

USARCENT Accident/Incident Reporting – 3-3, page 3-2

Accident Investigation – 3-4, page 3-4

Range, Weapons, Explosive, and Chemical Accident/Incident Reporting – 3-5, page 3-9

Accident Report Tracking and Analysis – 3-6, page 3-10

Sharing Privileged Safety Information with Foreign Military Safety Agencies – 3-7, page 3-11

Chapter 4 Contracting Safety, page 4-1 Introduction – 4-1, page 4-1

Contract Requirements – 4-2, page 4-1

Contractor Responsibilities – 4-3, page 4-3

Contractor Safety Brief – 4-4, page 4-5

Safety Compliance: USARCENT versus Contractor Responsibilities – 4-5, page 4-5

Consideration of Past History – 4-6, page 4-6

Evaluation of Safety Ability – 4-7, page 4-6

Chapter 5 Explosives Safety, page 5-1

General – 5-1, page 5-1

Policy – 5-2, page 5-1

Responsibilities – 5-3, page 5-1

Ammunition Operations Licenses – 5-4, page 5-4

Transportation of Ammunition – 5-5, page 5-5

Ammunition Storage in Unit Arms Rooms – 5-6, page 5-5

Waivers, Exemptions, and Certificates of Compelling Reasons – 5-7, page 5-6

Contents – Continued

Explosives Safety Site Plans for DDESB Approval – 5-8, page 5-7

Communication with Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board – 5-9, page 5-9

Unit Arms Room – 5-10, page 5-9

Amnesty Program – 5-11, page 5-9

Shipboard Handling/Stowage of Ammunition/Explosives – 5-12, page 5-10

Chapter 6 Public, Family, Off-Duty Recreation and Seasonal Safety, page 6-1

Introduction – 6-1, page 6-1

Policy – 6-2, page 6-1

Preparation for Leave or Temporary Duty and the Travel Risk Planning System (TRiPS) – 6-3, page 6-1

Safety Promotion – 6-4, page 6-1

Headphones – 6-5, page 6-1

Water Safety – 6-6, page 6-2

Recreational Boating – 6-7, page 6-2

Installation Recreation Areas – 6-8, page 6-2

Public Activities on Military Installations – 6-9, page 6-2

Volunteer Safety – 6-10, page 6-2

Sporting Events – 6-11, page 6-2

Child, Youth and School Services Program and Facilities – 6-12, page 6-3

Chapter 7 Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, page 7-1

Introduction – 7-1, page 7-1

Policy – 7-2, page 7-1

Applicability – 7-3, page 7-1

Application of Radiation Programs at U.S. Garrison Level – 7-4, page 7-1

Radiation Safety Key Components – 7-5, page 7-2

Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) – 7-6, page 7-3

Army Radiation Permits – 7-7, page 7-4

Medical X-Ray Safety – 7-8, page 7-4

LASER Safety – 7-9, page 7-5

Army Electromagnetic Frequency Radiation Safety Program – 7-10, page 7-6

Radiation Protection Actions – 7-11, page 7-6

Responsibilities – 7-12, page 7-7

Radiation Safety Committee – 7-13, page 7-12

Emergency Reaction Plan – 7-14, page 7-13

Chapter 8 Safety Awards Program, page 8-1

Introduction – 8-1, page 8-1

Promoting Safety – 8-2, page 8-1

USARCENT Legal Guidance and Regulatory Limitations – 8-3, page 8-1

Department of the Army and Equivalent USARCENT Level Awards – 8-4, page 8-1

Army Headquarters and Equivalent USARCENT Organization-Level Award – 8-5, page 8-2

Unit Safety Certification – 8-6, page 8-3

Educational Materials – 8-7, page 8-3

Promotion of the Accident Prevention Awards Program – 8-8, page 8-3

Chapter 9 System Safety Management, page 9-1

Intent – 9-1, page 9-1

Policy – 9-2, page 9-1

Objectives – 9-3, page 9-1

System Safety Standards – 9-4, page 9-1

System Safety and Manpower and Personnel Integration Program (MANPRINT) – 9-5, page 9-1

Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Non-Developmental Items, and Local Purchases – 9-6, page 9-1

Radio Frequency Identification-Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance Certification – 9-7, page 9-2

Integrating System Safety Program Requirements into Acquisition Programs – 9-8, page 9-2

Facilities System Safety (FASS) – 9-9, page 9-2

FASS Objectives – 9-10, page 9-2

Training Requirements – 9-11, page 9-2

Chapter 10 Training Requirements, page 10-1

Introduction – 10-1, page 10-1

Required Safety Training – 10-2, page 10-1

Risk Management in Training – 10-3, page 10-1

Safety and Occupational Health Training – 10-4, page 10-1

Commanders – 10-5, page 10-2

Career Program 12 Careerist – 10-6, page 10-2

Additional Duty Safety Personnel – 10-7, page 10-2

Educational Material – 10-8, page 10-3

Specialized Training Requirements – 10-9, page 10-3

U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) and Training Resources – 10-10, page 10-3

Chapter 11 Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Program, page 11-1

General – 11-1, page 11-1

Responsibilities – 11-2, page 11-1

Driver Education and Training – 11-3, page 11-2

Motorcycle Safety – 11-4, page 11-3

Cell Phone Usage – 11-5, page 11-3

Specialty Vehicles – 11-6, page 11-4

Chapter 12 Force Mobilization, page 12-1

Intent – 12-1, page 12-1

Application of Risk Management – 12-2, page 12-1

Standards, 12-3, page 12-1

Operational Deployment Areas of Consideration – 12-4, page 12-1

Health Issues – 12-5, page 12-1

Post-Mobilization – 12-6, page 12-1

Reintegration – 12-7, page 12-1

Risk Refamiliarization, Post Deployment, and Reconstitution – 12-8, page 12-1

Chapter 13 Tactical and Operational Safety, page 13-1

General – 13-1, page 13-1

Commanders/Directors/Supervisors Responsibilities – 13-2, page 13-1

Tactical Order – 13-3, page 13-1

Army Civilian Safety Personnel Deployment – 13-4, page

Safety Personnel Planning – 13-5, page

Safety Training – 13-6, page

Range Operations – 13-7, page

Use of Portable Space Heaters – 13-8, page

First Aid / Medical Evacuation – 13-9, page

Communications – 13-10, page

Severe Weather Protection – 13-11, page

Safety Procedures for Tactical Water Operations – 13-12, page

Environmental Hazards – 13-13, page

After Action Reports – 13-14, page

Chapter 14 Safe Cargo Operations, page 14-1 General – 14-1, page 14-1

Maximizing Safety in Cargo Transport Operations – 14-2, page 14-1

Railhead, Port, Supercargo, and Escort Operations – 14-3, page

Ammunition and Explosives Transport Requirement Excerpts for Continental United State Transport – 14-4, page

Biological Agents and Toxins Transport Requirement Excerpts for Continental United States Transport – 14-5, page

Chapter 15 Aviation Safety, page 15-1

Introduction – 15-1, page 15-1

Responsibilities – 15-2, page 15-1

Airfield Operations – 15-3, page 15-4

Safety Meetings – 15-4, page 15-4

Foreign Object Damage Prevention Program – 15-5, page 15-4

Fire Prevention – 15-6, page 15-5

Unimproved Landing Areas – 15-7, page 15-5

Aviation Shipboard Operations – 15-8, page 15-6

Aircrew Orientation Program – 15-9, page 15-7

Aviation Safety Awards – 15-10, page 15-8

Crew Endurance/Fighter Management – 15-11, page 15-8

Operational Hazards – 15-12, page 15-9

Chapter 16 Occupational Safety and Health Program, page 16-1

Introduction – 16-1, page 16-1

Policy – 16-2, page 16-2

Uniquely Military Equipment, Systems, and Operations – 16-3, page 16-2

Installation (Garrison and Mission) Level Processes – 16-4, page 16-2

Army Commands (ACOM), Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Direct Reporting Units (DRU), National

Guard Bureau (NGB), and Field Operating Level Processes – 16-5, page 16-2

Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) – 16-6, page 16-2

Chapter 17 Workplace Inspection, page 17-1 Intent – 17-1, page 17-1

Policy – 17-2, page 17-1

Application of Mishap Risk Management Component – 17-3, page 17-1

Safety Inspections – 17-4, page 17-1

Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspections Requirements – 17-5, page 17-2

Notices of Violations – 17-6, page 17-2

Written Reports of Violations – 17-7, page 17-2

Employee Hazard Reporting – 17-8, page 17-2

Occupational Safety and Health Inspections – 17-9, page 17-2

Chapter 18 Industrial Operational Safety, page 18-1

Introduction – 18-1, page 18-1

Policy – 18-2, page 18-1

Acquisition of Materials, Equipment, Facilities, and Systems – 18-3, page 18-1

Preoperational Planning – 18-4, page 18-1

Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) – 18-5, page 18-1

Accident Prevention and Response Plans – 18-6, page 18-1

Training, Licensing, and Qualification – 18-7, page 18-1

Approved/Testing Equipment and Systems – 18-8, page 18-1

Preoperational Walk-Through – 18-9, page 18-1

Hazardous Material – 18-10, page 18-2

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 18-11, page 18-2

Fire Protection – 18-12, page 18-2

Material Handling and Storage – 18-13, page 18-2

Machine Safeguarding – 18-14, page 18-2

Exits and Egress – 18-15, page 18-2

Lockout/Tagout – 18-16, page 18-2

After Action Reports – 18-17, page 18-2

Chapter 19 Emergency Planning and Response, page 19-1 Introduction – 19-1, page 19-1

Policy – 19-2, page 19-1

Recovered Chemical Warfare Material Response – 19-3, page 19-1

Biological Warfare Material Response – 19-4, page 19-1

Munitions Incidents and Munitions of Concern – 19-5, page 19-1

Concept of Operations – 19-6, page 19-1

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response – 19-7, page 19-1

Aviation Emergency Planning – 19-8, page 19-2

Chapter 20 Infectious Agents and Toxins, page 20-1

Introduction – 20-1, page 20-1

Application of Risk Management – 20-2, page 20-1

Risk Assessment – 20-3, page 20-1

Training and Information – 20-4, page 20-1

Inspections and Maintenance Controls – 20-5, page 20-1

Biological Safety Program – 20-6, page 20-2

Biological Safety Committee – 20-7, page 20-2

Biological Safety Officer – 20-8, page 20-2

Contract Activities – 20-9, page 20-3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – 20-10, page 20-4

Transportation and Transfer of IAT – 20-11, page 20-4

Disposal – 20-12, page 20-5

Chapter 21 Chemical Agent Safety Management, page 21-1

Introduction – 21-1, page 21-1

Applicability – 21-2, page 21-1

General – 21-3, page 21-2

Application of Risk Management – 21-4, page 21-2

Chemical Demilitarization Program – 21-5, page 21-3

Chemical Agent Function – 21-6, page 21-3

Chemical Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE) – 21-7, page 21-3

Chapter 22 Marine Activities, page 22-1

Introduction – 22-1, page 22-1

Water Operations – 22-2, page 22-1

Civil work Marine Activities – 22-3, page 22-1

Operator Qualification – 22-4, page 22-1

Protective Equipment – 22-5, page 22-1

Inspections – 22-6, page 22-1

Pre-Accident or Pre-Emergency Planning – 22-7, page 22-1

Chapter 23 Medical Safety, page 23-1 Introduction – 23-1, page 23-1

Policy – 23-2, page 23-1

Army Medical Safety Program Management – 23-3, page 23-1

Hospital Safety – 23-4, page 23-2

Medical Systems Safety and Health – 23-5, page 23-3

Safety Director Functions – 23-6, page 23-3

Chapter 24 Facility Reuse and Closure, page 24-1 Introduction – 24-1, page 24-1

Policy – 24-2, page 24-1

Closure Requirements – 24-3, page 24-1

Munitions and Explosives of Concern – 24-4, page 24-1

Recovered Chemical Warfare Material – 24-5, page 24-1

Contaminated Structures – 24-6, page 24-1

Chapter 25 Range Safety, page 25-1

General – 25-1, page 25-1

Responsibilities – 25-2, page 25-1

Range Safety Deviations – 25-3, page

Chapter 26 Fire and Electrical Safety, page 26-1 General – 26-1, page 26-1

Policy – 26-2, page 26-1

Responsibilities – 26-3, page 26-1

Electrical Safety in Contingency Base Operations – 26-4, page

Tactical Electrical Safety – 26-5, page

Electrical Incident Near Misses and Hazard Reporting – 26-6, page

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Chapter 1 Army Safety Program

1-1. Purpose

This regulation prescribes U.S. Army Central Command (USARCENT) policy, responsibilities, and procedures to safeguard and preserve Army resources worldwide (to include Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Army property) against accidental loss. In addition, this regulation ensures protection of the force and protects the public from USARCENT operations or USARCENT sponsored operations. It establishes risk management (RM) as the Army’s principal risk reduction methodology and ensures regulatory and statutory compliance. This regulation establishes the foundation for the USARCENT Safety Program, as well as the Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC) Safety Program.

a. USARCENT publications covering specific program and operational areas are published as necessary to supplement this regulation.

b. This regulation supplements Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Host Nation (HN), local, and Army requirements in all non-military unique DOD operations and workplaces. It is applicable to USARCENT Headquarters, USARCENT assigned organizations, and all organizations, units, teams, and individuals supporting USARCENT operations. It applies equally to Military, DoD Civilian, and DoD Contractor personnel.

c. When Federal, host nation, local, or individual service regulations conflict with this regulation or Army regulation, the more stringent requirement applies. If an Army safety requirements are equal to or exceed such requirements in providing workplace safety, the Army requirements will apply.

JP 3-33, Preface

This publication provides joint doctrine for the formation and employment of a joint task force (JTF) headquarters to command and control joint operations. It provides guidance on the JTF headquarters’ role in planning, preparing, executing, and assessing JTF operations.

Annex K to Appendix C(1):

The JTF safety officer assists the CJTF and subordinate component commands in executing their responsibility to protect government personnel, property, and prevent unintended impact on civilians by ensuring safe operations in support of their mission.

The safety officer supports the CJTF’s safety programs to enhance mission success by developing proactive mishap/accident prevention programs; providing effective cross-flow of safety information between components; collecting and disseminating joint safety lessons identified; and tracking mishap/accident investigations. The safety officer tracks corrective actions applicable to JTF operations and reports the results to the commander.

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1-2. References

Required and related publications and referenced forms are listed in Appendix A.

1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms

Abbreviations and terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1-4. Responsibilities

A successful Army Safety Program depends upon everyone fulfilling his or her safety responsibilities. Army Safety Program responsibilities fall into two categories-specific and general.

a. Specific Safety Program Responsibilities: See AR 385-10 for specific Army staff, ACOM, commander, and deploying unit safety program support responsibilities, and AR 385-10 Table 1-1 for required and mission dictated safety program management functions. In addition, ARCENT commanders are required to:

(1) Establish and publish risk approval authority levels for decision making. See ATP 5-19 and/or DA PAM 385-30 for more information.

(2) Utilize the U.S. Army Soldier and Leader Risk Reduction Tool (USA SLRRT) to help identify and provide assistance to at-risk Soldiers. The current utilization policy and access to the tool may be found at http://www.armyg1.army.mil .

b. General Safety Program Responsibilities: See AR 385-10 for general Soldier, Army Civilian, supervisor, leader, safety director, and safety staff program support requirements and responsibilities.

c. The safety and well-being of Soldiers and civilians is a prime objective in the management of this command. The application of safety, risk mitigation, discipline and enforcement of standards is paramount to mission success and care of our Soldiers, Civilians and Family members. Accidents typically occur because of a failure to assess and mitigate risks. Commanders must personalize organizational safety programs which effectively establish and enforce clear standards.

d. USARCENT Safety Director General responsibilities -

(1) Reports directly to the Commanding General (CG), USARCENT for all safety related matters. The Safety Director is administratively assigned to the Command Group.

(2) Serves as principal advisor to the CG, USARCENT and USARCENT staff for all safety and occupational health issues pertaining to the execution of the command's mission.

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(3) Coordinates directly with Department of the Army (DA), USCENTCOM, USCENTCOM Component Commands, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, other Army commands (ACOMs), direct reporting units (DRUs), Army service component commands (ASCCs), the National Guard Bureau (NGB), field operating agencies, other services, state/federal agencies, other institutions, associations, and Nations, as necessary.

(4) Coordinates, as appropriate, with the Director of Army Safety (DASAF) on those issues that have significant command wide safety and occupational health implications.

(5) Develops command safety and occupational health policy.

(6) Develops and publishes command Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Objectives that support Army annual objectives. Updates SOH Objectives annually.

(7) Participates in DA level special reviews, studies, and working groups, as required to represent the command and command interests.

(8) Schedules, coordinates, and serves as the principal advisor and recorder to the USARCENT Safety and Occupational Health Council (SOHAC). Establishes, coordinates, and publishes safety program metrics for commander’s safety program self-assessment. Assessments are briefed during the SOHAC.

(9) Annually reviews and evaluates all USARCENT safety programs that support the command's mission.

(10) Serves as the USARCENT Career Program Manager for Career Program 12 in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 385-10, paragraph 10-7 and AR 690-950, paragraph 6-15.

(11) Maintains staff oversight for safety issues relating to risk management (RM) integration into all operations, training execution, and injury reduction.

(12) Establishes and implements a USARCENT Safety Awards Program that recognizes USARCENT personnel and activities for safe performance.

(13) Publishes annual end of year safety report for the command.

(14) Represents USARCENT on all safety issues not listed affecting or involving the command.

(15) Provides technical RM expertise to the Commander and staff. Provides technical advice and assistance to the staff as they complete their individual function’s risk assessments.

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(16) Consolidates and maintains a USARCENT Safety Staff Action Plan (Hazard Log). As a minimum, the staff action plan will include a description of the shortfall, deficiency, and corrective action(s) identified, the proponent or office responsible for the action, an estimated date for completion of the subject action, estimated cost of repair, and the expected end state or desired outcome. The staff action plan will address shortfalls, deficiencies, and/or corrective action/actions identified through:

(a) The USARCENT Status Report process.

(b) Annual safety program evaluations, assessments, and reviews.

(c) Self-assessments presented during the USARCENT SOHAC.

(d) Accident investigation report findings and recommendations.

(e) Other assessments, evaluations, and studies by non-USARCENT organizations and or agencies.

(17) Provides updates on safety staff action plan during the USARCENT

SOHAC.

(18) Addresses the applicability of HN safety and occupational health standards to Army operations in regulations and policies.

(19) Establishes theater unique policy and procedures for safety and occupational health requirements to address theater unique hazards. Ensures compliance with applicable Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), supplements and undersigned protocols.

(20) Advocates establishment of safety and occupational health requirements in SOFAs that are common for United States and HN personnel.

(21) Complies with Army safety standards applicable to operations and missions within the United States and its territories unless compliance is impracticable or would violate applicable SOFAs, supplements, and undersigned protocols thereto.

(22) Travels throughout the area of responsibility (AOR). Ensures that safety staff attains and maintains a cultural awareness that supports safety success throughout the AOR.

(23) Develops standardized geographical area and country specific safety training material for the command and units/individuals supporting the command’s mission.

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JP 3-33, (Executive Summary, xxii & XIV-23):

a. The JTF safety officer assists the CJTF and subordinate component commands in executing their responsibility to protect government personnel, property, and prevent unintended impact on civilians by ensuring safe operations in support of their mission.

(1) Provide commanders an unbiased perspective of the safety climate and preclude conflicts of interest with other staff sections. Subordinate unit safety officers, safety managers, and safety specialists provide mishap/accident data, trend analysis, process accident reports, and submit safety recommendations to the JTF safety officer.

(2) Provide timely reports of Classes A through D mishaps/accidents and other potential high-interest safety incidents (near miss) to the CCMD safety office.

(3) Provide timely summaries, trends, and analysis of Classes A through D mishaps/accidents for the commander and key staff review.

(4) Notify CCMD safety office of all critical safety issues that might impact other components or operations. Disseminate safety information, issues, and recommendations to the JTF and all components.

b. Effective safety programs require leadership involvement in risk management at all levels, enforcement of discipline, and compliance with applicable standards.

Subordinate commands should establish specific procedures to ensure all personnel and activities comply with those standards. Commanders should ensure risk management is integrated at each functional level and is effectively applied throughout the command.

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e. USARCENT Commanders, Directors, and Supervisors - IAW AR 10-87, para 6-3, The Commander, USARCENT is responsible to the Secretary of the Army (SA) for execution of assigned responsibilities contained in 10 USC 3013(b). The Commander, USARCENT exercises ADCON authority and responsibility on behalf of the SA and in this regard is primarily responsible for the administration and support of Army forces assigned or attached to USCENTCOM.

(1) Are responsible for the protection of all personnel, equipment, and materials under their charge.

(2) Report all accidents and injuries including occupational illness and injuries and investigate accidents and injuries IAW AR 385-10, chapter 3 and this regulation.

(3) Establish motorcycle mentorship programs using the guidelines and by-laws outlined in the U.S. Army Motorcycle Mentorship Program, as appropriate. A copy of the program guidelines, by-laws, and sample charter are found on the U.S.

Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACR/SC) homepage at https://safety.army.mil/povmotorcyclesafety/.

(4) Review all accident reports for Soldiers cited, or identified as "at fault", or who have repeated moving violations, to determine if counseling, attending an approved remedial driver's training program, or suspending installation and country driving privileges are appropriate. Commanders/Supervisors do not have to wait until a Soldier has an accident or a citation to direct the Soldier to attend remedial training.

(5) Exercise oversight for the integration of safety and RM procedures into operations, training, and products to ensure RM is a fully integrated part of mission planning and execution and not an add-on to the decision-making process.

(6) Incorporate privately owned vehicle (POV) accident prevention tools found at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACR/SC) homepage (https://safety.army.mil) into motor vehicle accident prevention programs as appropriate.

(7) Ensure all supervisors (officers, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and DA civilians) include safety programs and tasks in their evaluation support forms and counseling sessions and that all senior raters pass their support form with safety objectives down two levels. Ensure all personnel are fully aware of their obligations and personal responsibilities to the safety program.

https://safety.army.mil/povmotorcyclesafety/ https://safety.army.mil/

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(8) Promote mission safety and ensure RM integration by:

a. Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating lessons learned.

b. Systematically reviewing after action reports, accident investigation reports, and near miss data to develop solution sets for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) to ensure safe mission accomplishment.

c. Implementing effective heat and cold injury prevention programs.

d. All organizations, units, teams, and individuals supporting the USARCENT mission will:

(1) Comply with USARCENT’s safety and RM requirements when assign to or supporting USARCENT. Submit final planning risk assessments to USARCENT Safety for review not later than 30 days prior to an exercise or operation which will be either the initial movement of personnel and/or equipment. During operations, review and update RM plans prior to all operations to ensure the assessment reflects current conditions. Individuals traveling to the USARCENT AOR will complete and submit to their supervisor a personal RM plan as part of their Statement of Preparedness.

(2) Ensure subordinate commanders, managers, and supervisors are informed about their USARCENT and applicable SOFA and HN safety requirements.

(3) Follow safety rules and regulations established by the Army, other Services, USARCENT and USCENTCOM unique rules and regulations.

(4) Develop an Emergency Action Plan (Pre-Accident Plan). Submit the plan to USARCENT G3 Operations and the USARCENT Safety Office.

Review/rehearse/ validate the plan prior to operations.

(5) When Federal, host nation, local, or individual service regulations conflict with this regulation or Army regulation, the more stringent requirement applies.

The USARCENT Safety Director coordinates with other services and federal departments to de-conflict regulations and procedures.

(6) Ensure that all personnel deploying in support of USARCENT operations are provided specific safety instruction and risk management information prior to departure.

e. Commanders of units and organizations supporting USARCENT operations without professional safety staff will appoint Additional Duty Safety Officers (ADSO). Ensure names and contact information is forwarded to USARCENT safety not later than 90 days prior to commencing operations.

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f. ADSOs assigned to USARCENT or participating in USARCENT events and operations will perform ADSO duties as outlined in DA PAM 385-10, this regulation, and as supplemented for specified operations and exercises. Additionally they will:

(1) If assigned to USARCENT, complete the online Additional Duty Safety Course NLT 30 days after assuming duties as an ADSO/CDSO. This course is available at https://www.lms.army.mil , course # 2G-F95_DL, Additional Duty Safety Course.

(2) If assigned as an ADSO in support of USARCENT mission and operations, complete the online Additional Duty Safety Course NLT 30 days prior to performing duties in support of USARCENTs mission in theater. This course is available at https://www.lms.army.mil , course # 2G-F95_DL, Additional Duty Safety Course.

(3) Serve as principal advisor to their respective commander/director on all safety and occupational health issues pertaining to the execution of the assigned mission.

(4) Develop and maintain safety standard operating procedure(s) (SOP) for their organization.

(5) Review, validate, and monitor integration of RM into all aspects of military training and operations IAW ATP 5-19.

(6) Identify, analyze, and take action (for example, develop countermeasures) on mission safety issues and accident experience. Develop and disseminate safety essential elements of information.

(7) Assist with the development of an Emergency Action Plan. Participate in rehearsals to validate the plan.

g. The USARCENT Safety Director, in conjunction with the Area Support Group-Kuwait (ASG-KU) and Area Support Group-Qatar (ASG-QA) Safety Office, provides initial, additional, and continuation training for additional duty safety personnel as specified in AR 385-10.

1-5. Risk Management (RM) Policy

a. RM and accident prevention are command functions. The Risk Management process is the foundation for the USARCENT Safety Program. As such, RM is the principle risk reduction methodology used by the command. RM must be integrated in all decision-making processes. Protection of the force through RM enhances the Army's ability to train, fight, and win with minimum cost to the nation.

b. The safety director ensures RM is integrated into all USARCENT operations.

Other staff sections integrate RM to address hazards within their functional areas. This function is performed by the S-3 in organizations without a protection cell.

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c. USARCENT’s RM policy is based on the four principles of RM as outlined in ATP 5-19, para 1-4 . Those principles are:

(1) Integrate RM into all phases of missions and operations. USARCENT forces must integrate RM throughout planning, preparation, execution, and assessment activities

(2) Make risk decisions at the appropriate level. RM is only effective when the specific information about hazards is passed to the appropriate level of command for a risk decision.

(3) Accept no unnecessary risk. Accept no level of risk unless the potential gain or benefit outweighs the potential loss.

(4) Apply RM cyclically and continuously. RM is a cyclical process that is used to continuously identify and assess hazards, develop and implement controls, and evaluate outcomes.

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Effective safety programs require leadership involvement in risk management at all levels, enforcement of discipline, and compliance with applicable standards.

Subordinate commands should establish specific procedures (inspections and risk assessments) to ensure all personnel and activities comply with those standards.

Commanders must ensure risk management is integrated at each functional level and is effectively applied throughout the command.

d. Commanders, directors, and supervisors will ensure RM is integrated in operations at every echelon in their area of responsibility. RM will be integrated into all orders, programs of instruction, lesson plans, mission training plans, and SOPs. This applies to off duty as well as on duty activities. Risk assessments shall be conducted at every stage and level of operations and training.

e. Commanders/ Directors will ensure-

(1) All applicable documents are reviewed by their designated safety and occupational health official.

(2) A RM plan is developed, published, and integrated into training and operations.

(3) Risk decisions are made at the appropriate level IAW this regulation.

(4) During operations or training, a DD Form 2977 (Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet) or local equivalent will be updated daily to reflect current conditions and will be readily available to the senior official at the site. Locally produced forms must include all items addressed on the DD Form 2977. All phases of an

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The residual risk identified on this worksheet will be accepted IAW the risk decision authority listed in paragraph 1-5h. The daily risk assessment will not change the accepted residual risk without coordination with the applicable approving authority. All daily risk assessments will include updated assessment of severity and probability.

Administrative and classroom training, designated as low risk during planning or in training support package/lesson plans, do not require completion of a daily RM worksheet.

(5) Battalion Commanders must complete the Army Readiness Assessment Program (ARAP), by enrolling at https://arap.safety.army.mil within 90 days of assuming command.

f. The USARCENT Safety Director will-

(1) Exercise technical authority to review RM documents and plans to validate

RM is integrated in all mission planning.

(2) Train leaders, supervisors, Soldiers, and civilian employees about RM processes, principles, and procedures.

(3) Provide RM training and information as necessary and as requested to partner nation personnel.

(4) Coordinate with Joint partners and other departments/agencies to de-conflict agency specific risk management processes. Provide RM training as required to ensure standardized operations.

(5) Assist in implementation of RM integration plans to identify command policy, procedures, and responsibilities for integration of RM in the commander’s/director’s area of responsibility.

g. USARCENT units or organizations supporting USARCENT, requiring the conduct of training or operations with a residual risk of EXTREMELY HIGH, will request approval from the first General Officer in the chain of command. Upon approval, a copy of the acceptance letter will be forwarded to Commander, USARCENT (ACCG), ATTN:

Safety Director, 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 29150 or usarmy.shaw.usarcent.list.usarcent-safety@mail.mil. The correspondence will include a risk assessment and the justification for the acceptance of an extremely high residual risk.

h. Risk decision authority is based upon the residual risk of an activity after application of control measures. It assumes that controls are in place, implemented, and effective. Accepting risk is a serious matter; therefore, the appropriate level of USARCENT leadership must weigh the increased danger to the mission, personnel, equipment, public, property, and environment against the operational requirement that necessitated acceptance of a significant level of risk. Risk or potential loss is balanced https://arap.safety.army.mil/ mailto:%20usarmy.shaw.usarcent.list.usarcent-safety@mail.mil mailto:%20usarmy.shaw.usarcent.list.usarcent-safety@mail.mil

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Chapter 2 Strategic Planning, USARCENT Safety Program Structure, Evaluations, Councils, and Committees

2-1. Strategic Planning

a. Commanders at every level are responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective safety program IAW DODI 6055.1, AR 385-10 (Ref A) and USARCENT Command Safety policy memorandum 2016-18 (Ref E) in order to preserve combat power and prevent unnecessary mishaps. The USARCENT Safety Directorate provides annual safety tasks and strategic efforts, ICW the current USARCENT Safety Strategic Plan FY 19-24, in order to focus the command on risk management and accident prevention and greatly reduce the likelihood of incurring preventable injuries, fatalities, and property loss.

b. The USARCENT Safety Directorate develops a Safety Strategic Plan (located in Appendix 2 (Safety) to Annex E (Protection) to USARCENT/CFLCC OPORD 1 (Operations) that supports USARCENT, USCENTCOM, and U.S. Army goals and objectives. It will be reviewed quarterly and updated annually to ensure it supports current objectives.

c. The safety strategic plan will be staffed across the USARCENT staff.

2-2. Safety Program Structure

USARCENT/CFLCC Safety manages, evaluates, and provides oversight to the safety program in accordance with U.S. Army regulations, Department of Defense instructions and directives, public law and host nation (HN) requirements. USARCENT/CFLCC Safety coordinates Title 10 safety responsibilities for the headquarters in accordance with DoD and U.S. Army regulatory guidance. Provides safety technical expertise to the headquarters, staff and subordinate units and assists with the integration of risk management into all phases of mission planning, preparation and execution.

a. In accordance with (IAW) AR 623-3, All officers and NCOs will have a safety-related objective or task developed as part of their counseling requirements. Comments related to safety will be included on all OER and NCOER support forms.

b. Commanders will establish an internal safety policy and SOP to ensure that at a minimum, the provisions of this regulation are properly addressed. It will include procedures to mitigate the hazards from any unit or mission specific hazards.

c. Written appointment orders are required for all primary and alternate safety officers and NCOs. Safety Officers must be commissioned or Warrant Officers at battalion level or higher. Safety NCOs must be in the grade of E-6 or above and be at the company level or higher. Appointments orders must be forwarded to higher headquarters and posted on unit safety boards.

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2-3. Safety Program Evaluation Program Indicators

Indicators will be developed by USARCENT based upon strategic objectives to measure how effectively the safety program is performing. It is not the intent of this regulation to mandate performance indicators for general use but to require the development of specific measures tailored to the needs of each organization’s safety program in accordance with guidance provided in DA PAM 385-10.

2-4. Safety Program Evaluation Metrics

Metrics will be developed for each safety program in accordance with guidance provided in DA PAM 385-10.

a. Each safety organization will determine the metrics most appropriate to measuring the effectiveness of their safety program.

b. Data for each metric must be recorded and reviewed with the commander as part of the commander’s regular oversight process.

c. Statistical methods are used, such as Six Sigma when possible to measure effectiveness.

2-5. Safety Program Evaluation Program Audit

USARCENT safety office will be audited for its execution and integration of the Army Safety Program into its organization’s mission, both internally and by its higher commands on a periodic basis in accordance with guidance in DA PAM 385-10.

2-6 Safety and Occupational Health Council

The USARCENT Safety and Occupational Health Council (SOHC) is a forum to discuss and share current accident trends and future risk mitigation as well as safety related best practices and lessons learned from across the command to the commanding general.

a. The SOHC is conducted semi-annually and chaired by the CG or his designated representative. The USARCENT Safety director serves as the facilitator during the

SOHC.

(1) Members include.

(a) Chief of Staff, HQ USARCENT (chairs in absence of CG)

(b) Safety Director, HQ USARCENT Safety Division (Facilitator / Recorder)

(c) Surgeon, HQ USARCENT

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(d) Command Sergeant Major, HQ USARCENT

(e) Subordinate Commanders and Command Sergeant Major

(f) Safety Directors/Managers of subordinate units

(2) Non-voting members:

(a) Inspector General, HQ USARCENT

(b) Other non-voting members serve as council advisors and may be invited, as subject matter experts, to attend the SOHC based on their prepotency for agenda items.

b. The SOHC facilitator is responsible for conducting the council in accordance with this regulation and meeting the established task objectives. All members are responsible for taking an active part in this process. Attendance by members or designated representatives, either in person, via VTC, teleconference, or Defense Connect Online (DCO), is mandatory. Other members may attend at their discretion. Guests may be invited or directed by CG, USARCENT or the COS.

c. The SOHC will address safety and occupational health related issues that affect USARCENT. Issues that cannot be resolved at this level of command will be forwarded up to USCENTCOM and/or other agencies deemed to have involvement in the issue.

d. The council will meet semiannually or as directed by the Chair.

e. The meeting agenda will be distributed to voting members, non-voting, and invited guests 21 calendar days before the SOHAC meeting.

f. Other members may request to add topics for discussion to the meeting agenda in writing or by e-mail, no later than 14 calendar days before the SOHC meeting.

The SOHC Facilitator / Recorder will redistribute the updated agenda not later than 7 calendar days before the SOHAC meeting.

g. Non-voting or Other members who submit topics for discussion must attend the meeting to discuss the topic.

h. The council will strive to resolve safety and occupational health issues submitted to the council for discussion. Issues will be accepted for discussion only if they cannot be resolved at lower operational levels. Potential SOHC agenda items may include the following:

(1) Review of accident trends.

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(2) Review of U. S. Army Central Safety Strategic Plan.

(3) Review of U. S. Army Central Safety Strategic Goals.

(4) Review of Safety support nested within USARCENT Lines of Effort (LOE).

(5) Guidance on safety requirements.

(6) Guidance on occupational health issues and requirements.

(7) Developing accident prevention initiatives and programs.

(8) Establishing corrective actions and defining measurable objectives.

(9) Review of past performance, lessons learned, near misses, and an assessment of risks associated with future training or operations.

i. The SOHC Facilitator will prepare official minutes after each meeting. Tasks and milestones developed by the council will be included in the minutes. A copy of the minutes will be distributed to all members and invited guests.

j. The SOHC Facilitator will coordinate SOHC decisions, tasks, and requirements with all directorates and agencies, both internal and external, that will be affected by recommended courses of action.

k. The USARCENT Safety Director provides the SOHC minutes to the CG, USARCENT for approval. Minutes will be prepared NLT 21 days following the meeting.

DoDI 6055-01, page 16, 5-c:

SOH Councils. The DoD Components will establish procedures to form SOH councils at each management level.

DoDI 6055-01, page 17, 6-a:

(1) Provide education to executive-level leaders on SOH policies, procedures, and initiatives in their organization and parent organizations; the history and trends of SOH performance within their organization; the impact of SOH performance on mission readiness and execution, personnel, and resources; opportunities and methods for improvement; and the impact of leadership actions on organizational culture.

(2) Train commanders and supervisors at all levels to apply risk management principles, tools, and techniques to inform decision making in DoD operations, activities, and workplaces.

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2-7. Health and Promotion Council

a. The Safety Director/Program manager participate in a forum to discuss threats to sustain personal readiness and develop tangible systems and procedures to increase the readiness and resilience of the USARCENT force. The USARCENT Safety staff prepares a brief emphasizing injury prevention and status on safety and occupational health programs.

b. The USARCENT Safety Health Promotion Council occurs quarterly.

2-8. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspections

Inspections will be in accordance with the provisions of EO 12196, DoDI 6055.1, and within the scope of the OSH Act.

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a. Annual Inspections. Evaluations of workplaces must, at a minimum, meet the work place inspection requirements in accordance with section 1960.25 of Reference (f). Evaluations must be conducted more frequently for operations or workplaces with higher risks or elevated mishap experience, for special emphasis programs, for changing operations or organizations, or for other events that indicate increased risk.

b. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Inspections and Investigations of DoD Working conditions. In accordance with sections 1960.31 and 1960.35 of Reference (f), OSHA and NIOSH officials, acting as representatives of the Secretary of Labor, are authorized to conduct announced or unannounced inspections of DoD workplaces except for uniquely military workplaces and operations, and nonmilitary-unique workplaces staffed exclusively by military personnel.

2-9. Safety Conferences

The ODASAF will host Army wide safety conferences to promote professional development and address safety issues facing the Army.

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Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting

3-1. General

a. Commanders of USARCENT organizations will ensure all accidents and injuries are reported, investigated, and analyzed IAW the requirements of AR 385-10, chapter 3-2; DA Pam 385-40, and this regulation.

b. The Safety Director provides technical advice and assistance to commanders in support of the USARCENT Civilian Personnel Division’s (CPD) efforts to reduce civilian injuries/illnesses, and will represent the command at the garrison Federal Employees’ Compensation Act working group.

c. The Commanding General, USARCENT will be briefed on all on-duty and off-duty fatal accidents involving Soldiers, on-duty fatal accidents involving DA civilian employees, and on-duty fatal accidents involving DA contractors directly supervised by DA civilians or military. Additionally, the Commanding General will be briefed on all on-duty Class A, B, and Class C Aviation accidents.

d. Injuries to USARCENT military or civilian personnel in a temporary duty (TDY) status at an Army school will be recorded by, and charged to the school activity, if the TDY orders state the individual will be TDY for 30 days or more. For injuries to USARCENT personnel TDY for less than 30 days, the Army school, Center, or activity investigates the accident and forwards a complete report to the USARCENT Command Safety Office. The injury will be charged to USARCENT IAW AR 385-10, paragraph 3-9b (3) (a).