Attachment_2_-_Project_Test_and_Safety_Plan_Contents.docx

ATTACHMENT 2

Project Test and Safety Plan

· The Contractor shall develop and submit a project test and safety plan (PTSP) to the COR and PM that describes the experimental setups and procedures for each test series identified in this TO. The PTSP shall include the following:

· The explosives to be tested and all of the tests that each explosive will undergo, including a flow chart demonstrating the interdependency of the tests, the sequence of tests, and corresponding decision points.

· A detailed description of the tests to be performed, including the reasons for applying specific testing methodologies.

· Copies of all applicable, standard methods (e.g., ASTM, MIL-STD methods) to be utilized in the tests.

· A description of which entity will be conducting the tests.

· A detailed safety plan that thoroughly outlines the hazards associated with the performance of the tasks in the TO and how those hazards shall be mitigated to prevent personnel injury or property damage. The safety plan shall include the following sections:

· Purpose

· Definitions

· A description of the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s approach to safety matters regarding chemical precursors, explosives, and testing, including the composition of their safety committee and procedures for review and approval of Standard Operating Procedures.

· Applicable Documents (i.e., all appropriate synthesis, manufacturing, preparation, testing, and analysis standard operating procedures)

· Material Ingredients and Formulations (including Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazard Classifications for each listed ingredient)

· Hazard Tests (i.e., the specific hazard tests to be conducted and why)

· Hazard Tests Procedure (including a flowchart detailing the order of testing and appropriate decision points)

· Program Risks and Mitigation Plan (including a thorough description of extremely unusual or hazardous risks concerning the manufacturing and/or testing of certain explosives).

· Chemical Storage and Disposal