Attachment 8_Safety Assessment.doc

M67854-09-R-1002 Attachment 8

9 Apr 09 Safety Assessment Report

Multi-shot Grenade Launcher

Safety Assessment Report Format

1. Provide a brief description of the system and its components.

2. Discuss the safety design features and controls incorporated into the system as they relate to the operating procedures. Discuss the margins of safety for each MSGL feature that is routinely inspected with gauges.

3. Describe any special safety procedures needed to assure safe operations, test and maintenance, including emergency procedures.

4. Give a description of or reference to the analyses and tests performed to identify hazardous conditions inherent in the system.

5. Discuss or reference the results of tests conducted to validate safety criteria requirements and analyses.

6. List all significant hazards along with specific safety recommendations or precautions required to ensure the safety of personnel and property.

7. Identify any hazardous materials used in the system. Provide for all hazardous materials generated by or used in the system:

(a) Materiel identification as to type, quantity, and potential hazards.

(b) Safety precautions and procedures necessary during use, storage, transportation, and disposal.

(c) A copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (OSHA Form 20 or DD Form 1813) as required.

8. If the system does not contain or generate hazardous materials, provide a statement that the system does not contain or generate hazardous materials (i.e., explosive, toxic, radioactive, carcinogenic, etc.)

9. Provide a statement signed by the contractor system safety manager and the program manager stating that all identified hazards have been eliminated or controlled and that the system is safe and ready to be operated and tested by the Government.

10. Provide a list of all pertinent references, such as test reports, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals.