Safety Review Water Blast Review 3CS.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT

1 OVERCASH AVENUE

CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201

AMLD-SAF 25 June 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR: Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

ATTN: Erin Robinson, Contract Officer Representative (COR)

SUBJECT: Safety Office Review for Water Blast System Service

1. Purpose: Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) Safety Office review of a Water Blast System Service. The Safety Review shall apply to the annual service for the water blast/pressure washer systems at Letterkenny Army Depot. The service shall include service for the water blast systems, guns, pressure pots, and water recirculation systems. The specification calls for the contractor to visit the site annually, evaluate both systems, provide basic service and repairs as needed, and provide training to LEAD maintenance staff during the service. LEAD shall provide staff during the scheduled service for assistance in service and for training. The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, and labor needed to meet all requirements described in the performance work statement (PWS). The contractor shall test each system to indicate full operational capability and shall provide a brief written report to LEAD maintenance staff before leaving.

The Contractor will provide the service in the PWS section five, Water Blast System Service. 5.1.1 Evaluate, test, and service wastewater treatment and recirculation system.

Provide basic preventative maintenance. 5.1.2 Check wastewater treatment system for proper operation, paper feed and clay dispensing. 5.1.3 Check equipment for oil change and change if necessary. 5.1.4 Check belts for proper tension and wear and adjust or replace if necessary. 5.1.5 Check all filter banks for cleanliness, fitting, hoses. Make adjustments or change filters if necessary. 5.1.6 Check all air hoses, water hoses, and power cords for signs of wear and change as necessary. 5.1.7 Evaluate, test, and service water blast system components such as water blast unit, filtration, guns, hoses, pressure pots, controls, etc. 5.1.8 Check water blast guns for proper operation, setup, and wear and make adjustments and/or repairs as necessary. 5.1.9 Check all system components such as sump, sump pump, pumps, filters, valves, tanks, floats, belts, filter paper, etc. Repair or replace as necessary. 5.1.10 Check process and water blast equipment for position, proper alignment, tension, wear, and timing. 5.1.11 Check control system programming for timing, flow, calibration, etc. 5.1.12 Check equipment for vibration and balance and service if necessary. 5.1.13 Provide basic repairs if simple enough to do during time allotted and parts are available on Depot. 5.1.14 Provide training to LEAD maintenance tech who will be shadowing entire time of service. 5.1.15 Train all current staff on proper and timely maintenance of all equipment and certify new employees in safety, and operation. 5.2 Controls/Process Flow/ Programmable Test/Service 5.2.1 Check to ensure all parameters meet system specifications in system controls. During evaluation of all water treatment, recirculation system, water blast, pressure wash, and ventilation systems; programming

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SUBJECT: Safety Office Review Water Blast Service for Letterkenny Army Depot service may be required if system coordination needs adjustment. 5.2.2 Verify proper Integration with the existing control system and software.

Any adjustments or corrections to the control system shall require input / assistance from CESCO Inc:

CESCO, Inc.

Chris Fulmer Aquamiser VP chris.fulmer@aquamiser.com 843-760-3000 x 326 (main office)

5.3 General Requirements: 5.3.1 All welding design procedures shall conform to AWS D1.1/D1.1M. 5.3.2 All plumbing, regulators, plumbing lines, and plumbing hardware shall follow applicable codes for ASME B31.3 for process piping. 5.3.3 Labor and materials required for wall penetrations and concrete work (as necessary) shall be the responsibility of the contractor. All wall penetrations shall be sealed, flashed, and made watertight. All concrete work, sealing and / or flashing needs to be pre-approved by the technical POC before work starts. 5.3.4 All electric equipment and wiring in the booth shall be installed based on damp or wet environment as specified in the NFPA 70/National Electric Code.

5.3.5 All control panels should be rated for NEMA 4X. 5.3.6 Be prepared to provide pressure and flow calculations to support design for any system plumbing modifications.

A standard commercial warranty shall be furnished for any major system repairs required.

Parts for repair work would be provided by LEAD from stocked parts prior to service. The warranty period begins when the LEAD Contracting Officer provides official confirmation that the system has satisfied all operational provisions of the contract.

The unit and ancillary equipment shall be new and regularly advertised products in order to provide a constant source of replacement parts and technical assistance.

Inspection and acceptance: The water blast systems and associated equipment service shall be reviewed for materials, components, and workmanship to determine compliance with the contract and this specification. Any deviation from these requirements shall be cause for rejection.

The contractor shall be responsible for developing test procedures to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this specification. All test procedures shall be submitted to and approved be Depot Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) prior to the start of testing. To support the testing procedures, LEAD will provide a supply of material for use during the performance tests and training.

The requestor is responsible for ensuring the adequacy of the item(s) for the intended use or purpose of the request prior to submittal for safety review.

2. The following information is recommended to be added to the Purchase Description (PD) and contract.

a. The contractor is reminded that LEAD maintains a Safety Management System (SMS) and is ISO 45001 certified, AS9100 and AS9110 certified.

b. The Contractor will meet or exceed all of the LEAD safety and Occupational Health Program LEAD-R 385-1, LEAD Safety Bulletins, Army Safety Program and Occupational Health Program AR-385-10, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, DoD, UFC, DOT, 29 CFR Title 1910 and 29 CFR Title 1926, Federal, State, and other consensus standards for the industry covered by the subject contract. In the case of a conflict among these laws, regulations, and standards contact the COR for clarification.

c. Contractor will meet or exceed ASME B30.5 (Mobile and locomotive Cranes). The checklist of all work to be performed under this contract during inspection shall include a minimum of all the relatable sections of ASME B30.2-1(General Construction and Installation).

d. The Contractor shall maintain an effective site safety plan that meets or exceeds the requirements of OSHA, DoD, Army Requirements, and LEAD-Regulation 385-1.

e. Safety Reports shall be provided to COR, LEAD Safety Office, and database.

f. LEAD Safety Program and Occupational Health Program (LEAD-R 385-1) can be found at https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/Info/Visitors-Information under Installation Resources\LEAD Safety and Occupational Health Program. The Army Safety Program and Occupational Health Program is AR-385-10.

g. As part of the applicability of engineering controls, all equipment with rotating and moving parts at the point of operation shall meet or exceed the LEAD 385-1 Chapter 17-3 machine guarding requirements.

h. The Contractor shall meet or exceed LEAD lockout/tagout (LOTO) action and procedures for addressing and controlling hazardous energy during service and maintenance of machines and equipment in accordance with LEAD-R 385-1, Chapter 12. See LEAD Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the safe servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, in which unexpected, energized equipment, damage to equipment or start-up of machine or equipment, or release of stored energy, could cause injury to employees.

i. Use of Portable Gas or ARC Equipment: The Contractor will be required to obtain, from the Letterkenny Fire Department, a permit to use portable gas or arc equipment for cutting, welding, or open flame operations. The Fire Department will require one day advance notice to permit necessary inspection, notification before starting work, and notification when work is completed to allow for re-inspection. The Letterkenny Fire Department shall be contacted for the proper type and number of fire extinguishers needed prior to beginning the contracted work. Letterkenny will not provide any fire extinguishers to the contractor.

j. Equipment installation/set-up, service, maintenance, and testing shall be conducted accordance with the equipment manufacturer specifications, and according to the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.

k. The Contractor shall ensure all employees and all associated sub-contractor’s employees possess all required licenses for operating any equipment used in the performance of this contract. The Contractor must ensure that any personnel https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/Info/Visitors-Information performing under the contract are fully trained, licensed, certified, competent, and qualified for the position in which they shall be serving.

l. The contractor shall have full responsibility for keeping contractor employees trained in the LEAD Safety and Occupational Health program, LEAD-R 385-1. The contracted workforce employees shall meet and or exceed the LEAD-R 385-1 and OSHA Standards.

m. Contractors will comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and LEAD R-385-1, and AR 385-10, safety rules, regulations.

Contractor shall have available copies of certifications, training certificates, required permits, and the Contractor’s safety plan or hazard analysis for the jobs to be performed at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) and Directorate of Missile Aerospace Readiness (DMAR). Each contractor/subcontractor will be familiar with the types of work they are expected to perform and each phase of the operation and associated hazards.

n. Ground equipment (Meters) in accordance with NFPA, OSHA, Equipment Manufacturer, and LEAD 385-1.

o. Contractor’s authorized Inspector shall be as defined by ASME B00070, Section VII, Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers, Para C6.100. Individuals who are not authorized Inspectors may not be used for any boiler inspections at US Army Installations. Proof of certification will be required before any individuals are permitted to perform any boiler inspections. Proof of certification shall be provided to the KO and COR.

p. The contractor shall assess each worksite for hazards prior to the start of work.

q. Use of Hazardous Materials: The COR will provide an AMLD Form 4783 Contractor

Chemical Checklist for the Contractor as part of the contract. No later than 30 days prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a completed AMLD Form 4783 Contractor Chemical Checklist, to include a hazardous material inventory and Safety Data Sheets for all materials to be used during the performance of the contracted work. The inventory list shall contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be used and stored on-site. The Contractor shall not bring into a government installation any non-approved hazardous materials for use in the performance of their work. No expired hazardous materials shall be used or stored at the installation. The Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an AMC installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from Chief of the EMD and the Safety Office. The hazardous materials shall be properly stored and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, LEAD-R 385-1, and National Fire Protection Association standards. Where liquid materials are to be stored, the Contractor shall provide appropriate secondary containment. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining an appropriate spill control kit at all times. All spills are considered reportable and shall be coordinated with the COR and the Chief of the EMD. The Contractor shall ensure all hazardous materials are kept under his or her control at all times. The Contractor shall remain aware of processes in the area which may adversely interact with the hazardous materials in use and coordinate with the COR when necessary to safely proceed. The Contractor is responsible for cleanup, removal, and disposal of any residual hazardous materials and/or waste at the completion of each day’s work.

r. A list of all approved hazardous materials and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be maintained at all worksites.

s. All contractor personnel shall wear the appropriate LEAD approved PPE when in the following work areas: industrial buildings, construction sites, test sites and test facilities as directed by LEAD-R 385-1.

t. Performance Requirement: All contractor personnel shall wear the appropriate LEAD approved PPE 100% as required by LEAD-R385-1.

u. Performance Requirement. Meet or exceed LEAD-R 385-1, the LEAD safety and Occupational Health Program.

v. If contractor personnel determine a procedure is unsafe, they shall discontinue work immediately and contact their Program Manager who shall notify safety personnel and the COR. As soon as LEAD Safety Office personnel determine that the unsafe conditions have been corrected, the COR will notify the contractor Program Manager that personnel may resume work.

w. Contractors who are managed under a different Safety Management System (SMS) must report injuries, accidents, and near misses to the Safety Office through their COR representative. THE COR shall notify the Safety Office within 24 hours of a contractor (Labor workforce) reporting an injury, accident, or near miss.

x. All safety messages or recalls related to the safe use of products provided by the contractor will be provided to the LEAD POC for the Contract within 5 days of contractor’s awareness of the message or notice.

3. If the requirements for this contract change, the proponent of the contract must submit all changes to the LEAD Safety Office for review.

4. The POC for this memo is Terrie L. Doom, LEAD Safety Office AMLD-SAF, (717) 267- 5253, Email: Terrie.L.Doom.civ@army.mil.

Terrie L. Doom Safety Engineer Letterkenny Army Depot mailto:Email:%20Terrie.L.Doom.civ@army.mil