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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL

1GABRESKI DRIVE

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC 29152-5202

USARCENT Policy Memorandum 2016-18

ACCG APR 0 3 2016

MEMORANDUM FOR United States Army Central (USARCENT) and Subordinate

Command Personnel

SUBJECT: Command Safety Policy

1. References.

a. AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program, 27 November 2013.

b. AR 623-3, Evaluation Reporting System, 4 November 2015.

c. AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 19 August 2014.

d. ATP 5-19, Risk Management, 14 April 2014.

e. TC 7-31, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family of Vehicles Drivers

Training, February 2011.

f. AR 600-55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, training, Testing, and Licensing), 18 June 2007.

g. AR 525-93, Army Deployment and Redeployment, 12 November 2014.

h. ATP 4-01.45, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Tactical

Convoy Operations, 18 April 2014.

i. DoDI 6055.4, Department of Defense Traffic Safety Program, 20 April 2009.

j. ATP 4-11, Army Motor Transport Operations, 5 July 2013.

k. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Memorandum, Subject: Motorcycle Mentorship -

Ride Smart, Ride Safe, Team Up, 21 January 2011.

I. AR 190-5, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, 22 May 2006.

m. AFI 91-207, The U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, 12 September 2013.

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n. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (2014 Edition).

o. AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, 12 February 2008 (Rapid Action

Revision (RAR) 24 August 2012).

p. OSHA 29 CFR-1910 (2012 Edition).

q. DA PAM 385-65, Explosive and Chemical Site Plan Development and

Submission, RAR 20 July 2009.

r. DA PAM 385-30, Risk Management, 2 December 2014.

s. DoDM 6055.09-M, Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosives Safety

Standards, 4 August 2010.

t. DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, 24 May 2011

(RAR 10 October 2013).

u. CJCSI 4360.01A, Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management for Joint

Operations Planning, Training, and Execution, 25 November 2014.

v. Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

w. DoDI 6055.1 , Department of Defense Safety and Occupational Health (SOH)

Program, 14 October 2014.

x. USARCENT 385-10, U. S. Army Central Safety Program, 15 June 2010.

2. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to provide direction and guidance for a safe climate within our command and to ensure leaders and supervisors foster an accident free environment.

3. Applicability. 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.

4. Justification. Iam totally committed to the safety and well-being of every Soldier, Civilian employee and Family member in this command. We all must share this major readiness. It is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week requirement and responsibility - on and off duty. Our philosophy must be overarching but simple; supervise, educate, reduce risk and maintain a constant vigilto eliminate conditions, practices and habits that threaten the safety of our formation.

5. Specific Guidance.

a. In accordance with (JAW) 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 policy 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. Appointment orders must be forwarded to higher headquarters and posted on Unit Safety Boards.

d. Commanders' Safety Course (CSC) requirements.

(1) Per AR 385-10, Company grade officers must complete the CSC prior to assuming command. Brigade commanders or the first 0-6 in the chain of command will certify their officers have successfully completed the CSC prior to assignment as company commanders. Brigade and battalion level command designees must complete the CSC prior to attending the Fort Leavenworth Pre-Command Course. The

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACR/SC) is the course proponent for the CSC. Go to https://safety.army. milfTRAININGCOURSES/OnlineTraining.aspx.

(2) A copy of training will be retained in the unit training file and a copy forwarded to each higher level command safety office.

e. Battalion Commanders must also complete the Army Readiness Assessment

Program (ARAP), by enrolling at https://arap.safety.army.mil within 90 days of assuming command.

f. Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) Course.

(1) Appointed Safety Officers and NCOs will complete the ADSO (or CSC) course within 30 days of appointment by going online to https://safety.army.mil/ training/DISTANCELEARNI NGONLINETRAINING/tabid/121O/Default.aspx .

(2) Unit Safety Officers will maintain a copy of the completion certificate with another copy stored in individual unit safety books (for inspection purposes).

(3) ADSOs must remain relevant by reviewing all pertinent safety publications and safety messages.

g. Army Accident Avoidance Course (AAAC). Anyone who will operate a motor vehicle must first complete the AAAC (https:/lwww.lms.army.mil ). Refresher training will be completed every four years as part of the license renewal procedure. All Soldiers less than 26 years of age will receive Intermediate Traffic Safety Training when newly assigned to an Army installation and Advanced Traffic Safety Training 12 to 18 months after receiving the intermediate course.

h. Risk Management (RM). Leaders and managers are responsible for integrating

RM into all Army processes and operations. All Soldiers and Army Civilian employees are required to complete the RM Basic Course online at https://www.lms.army.mi l within 60 days of arrival at their first duty station (per AR 350-1, G-17a).

i. Risk Assessment Worksheets.

(1) Leaders will produce a risk assessment worksheet for all significant operations.

(2) Soldiers wilt complete the online TRiPS Risk assessment form (found on the

USACR/SC web site) prior to departure for leave, pass, extended TOY, holiday weekends, CONUS travel, and any travel more than 150 miles (unless the command directs otherwise). The automated risk assessments will be reviewed and approved by the Soldier's first-line supervisor. Personnel deemed as "high risk" will be counseled prior to departure.

j. Leaders at all levels will conduct safety briefings prior to holiday weekends, leaves, passes and unit deployments. These safety briefings will cover, at a minimum:

POV safety, alcohol use, drug use, motorcycle safety, personal conduct, mission specific safety hazards, off-duty family and recreational safety hazards, other seasonal and geographical risk factors, convoy safety, and weapons safety.

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k. Safety Bulletin Board: Units are responsible to maintain a Unit Safety Bulletin

Board in a high traffic location. Items displayed will include: safety policy letters,safety posters, appointment memos, safety messages, and other relevant safety communications. This board is for safety items only, and will be maintained by the appointed Safety Officer/NCO.

I. Leaders at all levels will inspect POVs and GSA vehicles prior to departure for leave, pass, extended TDY, and holiday weekends.

6. Motor Vehicle Safety (This applies to CONUS and throughout the USARCENT area of responsibility) Preventing motor vehicle accidents continues to present a significant challenge to all levels of command. The needless loss of lives and equipment , both tactical and non- tactical vehicles, degrades our combat effectiveness .The following measures will be implemented :

a. Unit Commanders will:

(1) Develop and implement an effective driver's training program that address the requirements of AR 600-55 and AR 385-10, Chapter 11, and the challenges and hazards associated with driving in other countries with differing laws and driving customs.

(2) Track the driver's training of all motor vehicle operators under 26 years of age. Provide counseling, mentorship, and remedial training as necessary.

(3) Identify and provide counseling to all motorcycle riders in the command .

Track completion of required rider training and demand responsible riding.

(4) Review circumstances relating to hazardous driving incidents involving

Soldiers and Civilians assigned to their units.

(5) After consultation with the servicing Judge Advocate , take appropriate administrative and/or disciplinary action for and/or against drivers who commit moving traffic violations or cause traffic accidents (i.e., counseling, additional driver training, license revocation, non-judicial punishment, collection of fine, etc.). Provide counseling, mentorship, and additional training, as necessary to these at-risk drivers.

b. Unit Safety Officers will monitor and assist with compliance and enforcement of this policy. Provide periodic updates of vehicle safety program status to the commander and higher headquarters Safety Offices (as necessary) .

c. Operators of motor vehicles will:

(1) Use approved occupant restraint devices (lap and shoulder belts) at all times, whether operating or riding in motor vehicles. The senior ranking occupant will ensure enforcement of this standard. For Civilian employees, if the senior occupant cannot be ascertained, the driver is responsible for enforcement. This requirement does not apply to passengers riding in buses not equipped with safety belts.

(2) Not use hand-held electronic devices while operating a vehicle. The only exceptions to this prohibition are emergency responders, such as Military Police, Fire

Emergency, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Hazardous Material responders. Cell phones may not be used unless equipped with a hands-free device.

(3) Ground guides are required when backing wheeled and tracked vehicles, when moving within an assembly area or motor pool, or whenever the use of a ground guide will overcome impairment to the driver's ability to safely move a vehicle.

d. Motor vehicle operators in Kuwait will:

(1) Complete the Total Auto Safety-Kuwait (TASK) training provided by Area

Support Group-Kuwait (ASG-KU) prior to operating any motor vehicle.

(2) All motor vehicles traveling outside of base camps will have a vehicle commander. The vehicle commander will be at a minimum the rank of E-5. The vehicle commander is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. This includes proper maintenance, dispatches, inspections and wear of Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE).

(3) Drivers of emergency vehicles (i.e., fire services or law enforcement) will complete the Emergency Operations Driver's Training Course. This is a two-hour driving simulator course. The training audience includes firefighters, policemen, Personal Security Detachment personnel, ambulance drivers and cargo tractor trailer truck drivers. The course consists of classroom and simulation training.

e. Motor vehicle operators in Qatar will:

(1) Attend the Drivers' Training Course given by the Area Support Group-Qatar

(ASG-QA) TMP prior to issuing of licenses.

(2) Personnel involved in an at-fault vehicle accident will have their license suspended for 30 days. Prior to reissuing their license and driving privilege, they will attend the ASG-QA remedial driver's course given by the TMP.

(3) Operators of Fire & Emergency Services vehicles will complete the Driver's

Operator Obstacle Course. This is a hands-on and classroom course.

f. Passenger Van Operator Training will:

(1) Provide training to operators of Government-owned, leased, rented or controlled passenger vans stressing the unique handling characteristics of these vehicles.

(2) All training will be coordinated with the installation motor operations and will include, at a minimum, training in:

(a) Proper vehicle loading, gross vehicle weight, weight balance, mismatched tires and tire pressures at variance with manufacturer's recommendation, tire blowouts, risk of rollover, tips for preventing rollover, and requirements for passengers to use safety belts at all times.

(b) For vans with a capacity of 15 or more passengers, hands-on familiarization with the handling of fully loaded vans is mandatory.

g. Motorcycle riders: All personnel who ride or intend to ride a motorcycle, regardless if the person intends to register his/her vehicle on the installation, will attend and complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic and the Advanced Rider

Safety Course and comply with all applicable USARCENT policies and regulations.

h. Gators, ATVs, specialty vehicles, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Operator's Training:

(1) Operators of government-owned, leased, rented, or controlled Gators, ATVs, specialty vehicles, and MHE will wear seat belts, eye protection and a Type- 2 safety helmet (with chin strap) or Advanced Combat Helmet at all times.

(2) All operators will complete vehicle specific training. Completion of training will be annotated on OF 346 and DA Form 348. Contact your Master Driver Trainer for further guidance.

i. Convoy operations:

(1) Leaders must ensure convoy commanders and Soldiers follow safety procedures to mitigate hazards during convoy operations. Ensure convoy operations are planned and executed IAW AR 385-10, AR 525-93, ATP 4-01.45, ATP 4-11, other applicable regulations, and local directives.

(2) Commanders must establish positive control measures and increase safety awareness for contracted vehicles in convoys traveling within the theater of operations.

(3) Apply risk management principles to assess hazards associated with work/rest cycles, driver's physical condition, driving conditions, and length of travel.

j. Specific convoy control procedures are found in ATP 4-11 , (Chapter 2, Convoy

Control). Properly implemented convoy control procedures mitigate/reduce risk of convoy operations. These procedures provide proper controls for use in risk mitigation when preparing risk assessment worksheets . The following are guidelines for reducing the risk of mishaps from fatigue:

(1) Rest: Provide operators the opportunity for 8 consecutive hours of rest during any 24-hour period.

(2) Pre-Travel: Preceding a prolonged work or duty period, provide operators a

12-hour period that is free of duties and ideally have them rest.

(3) Duty Period: Limit operators to driving no more than 10 hours in a duty period.

(4) Ensure proper precautions are taken when assigning drivers who have just returned from Rest and Recuperation leave . Allow at least 72 hours to acclimate prior to assigning any driving mission.

k. Tactical Vehicle Operations: The following safety requirements apply to tactical vehicles operating in a noncombat tactical environment:

(1) Before starting a vehicle in an assembly area, a crewmember will conduct the required Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services and walk completely around the vehicle to ensure that no one is in danger and that the area is free of obstructions or material that could impede the vehicle or cause injury or damage.

(2) Tactical vehicle operators shall keep service drive lights on at all times when on public roadways outside military installations except where a Status of Forces

Agreement (SOFA) or local laws prohibit use of headlights during daylight hours.

(3) All safety standards (including speed limits, passenger transportation, crew rest, and vehicle maintenance) apply during tactical operations. Any deviation from the standard requires proper assessment utilizing the risk management process. Only leadership at the appropriate risk acceptance level may grant subsequent approval for deviations and acceptance of residual risk.

(4) Tactical vehicles operating on public highways will not exceed posted speed limits, and will not exceed 45 mph/72 kph,or speed restrictions addressed in the vehicle's operator manual, whichever is most restrictive. Speed restrictions vary based on equipment modification of each family of vehicles. Tactical vehicles shall never exceed speeds inappropriate for the environmental conditions regardless of other restrictions/allowances.

(5) All convoy movements require detailed planning and safety briefings. Safety planning and briefings will include instructions for drivers and vehicle commanders to establish a designated convoy "slow-down" speed to assist the convoy in maintaining convoy integrity along with a maximum "catch-up" speed of 50 mph. During convoy operations the lead vehicle should always slow down to an acceptable safe speed in order to maintain convoy integrity versus vehicles attempting to "catch-up" past 50

MPH.

(6) Personnel shall not expose more than their head and shoulders (name tag defilade) while riding in tactical vehicles with hatches,except when actively engaging targets with the vehicle mounted weapons systems.

7. Motorcycle Safety. All Service members and on-duty DoD Civilians will comply with the safety constraints cited in this policy when operating motorcycles on and off an installation. This includes National Guard and Reserve Soldiers when on Title 10 status. All motorcycle riders and passengers must comply with the requirements of

DoDI 6055.4, AR 385-10, and AFI 91-207. Although adherence to the safety constraints cited in this policy is highly recommended for all riders on and off the installation, this policy is not directive to off-duty DoD Civilians, non-DoD Civilians, retirees, and dependents operating motorcycles off the installation.

a. Each staff Director and Sergeant Major (or NCOIC) will:

(1) Identify all motorcycle riders and owners in their respective directorates .

(2) Ensure all riders, owners, and subordinate leaders are counseled in writing on their responsibilities and requirements regarding motorcycle safety requirements.

The counseling will incorporate a copy of this policy.

(3) Evaluate their riders for qualifications and capacity to operate a motorcycle.

(4) Ensure compliance with, and maintain records, of all requirements.

(5) Ensure that each rider has a file maintained with the HHC training room containing:

(a) Perform DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form).

(b) Complete Motorcycle Safety Inspection Checklist (updated quarterly or prior to holiday weekends and leave).

(c) Provide copy of the issued MSF card.

b. Motorcycle Operators will:

(1) Obtain a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement on their driver's license.

(2) Complete a MSF Rider Course. This requirement cannot be waived or deferred.

(3) Present documentation of MSF Course completion to their leadership.

(4) Maintain their motorcycle safety card in their possession at all times while operating a motorcycle.

c. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory for the following: military personnel operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, moped, or ATV on or off a military installation: all Army Civilian personnel in a duty status, on or off a DoD installation. Military PPE includes:

(1) Department of Transportation (DoT) approved motorcycle helmet properly fastened under the chin.

(2) Full fingered gloves designed for use on a motorcycle.

(3) Impact or shatter resistant goggles, wraparound glasses, or full-face shield properly attached to the helmet that meets or exceeds ANSI Safety Code Z87. 1for impact and shatter resistance. A windshield alone is not proper eye protection.

(4) Sturdy, over-the-ankle leather shoes or boots.

(5) A long sleeved shirt or jacket and long trousers.

(6) All motorcycle operators and passengers must wear a brightly colored outer garment (vest, shirt or jacket) during daylight hours and a reflective outer garment (vest, shirt or jacket) at night. The Exchange Service offers vests that are both brightly colored and reflective, these vests meet all requirements, day and night. The brightly colored/reflective outer garment must be visible at all times and not covered by another garment. The wear of backpacks is authorized, provided that the backpack is covered by the required outer garment, or that the backpack has the brightly colored/reflective properties of the outer garment. Uncovered camouflage backpacks do not meet this standard.

(7) During off road operations, operators and riders must use additional PPE, such as knee and shin guards and padded full-fingered gloves.

d. Additional Instructions.

(1) All riders are required to successfully complete a MSF Basic Rider Course

(BRC) before operating a motorcycle. Training registration is located at https://imc.army.mil/airs/usg_discl aimer.aspx. The training is provided at no cost to military personnel. Do not charge leave to individuals or require individuals to pay for training required by this instruction. Other DoD Civilian personnel, military retirees, and military dependents may attend DoD-sponsored motorcycle operator training on a space-available basis at no additional cost to the Government.

(2) Mentorship Program.

(a) The HHBN Commander, in coordination with the Command Safety Director, will develop a formal Motorcycle Mentorship Program (MMP) that fosters an atmosphere of safety and reinforces positive training, mentoring, and riding. The MMP may host training, riding events, or other activities that foster motorcycle safety awareness. At a minimum, directorates will identify riders with more than five years of riding experience to serve as mentors to new riders. Every rider with less than five years riding experience will be assigned a mentor rider. Qualified DoD Civilians may voluntarily serve as mentor riders.

(b) Riders who have not ridden a motorcycle within six months due to deployment, injury, or any other reason, will partner with a mentor rider for a safety inspection and refresher ride before riding on their own again. The refresher ride may be during or after duty hours. Both riders will meet all applicable motorcycle safety standards, and will abstain from any alcohol on the day of the refresher ride.

(3) Mandatory Sustainment Training. Within 12 months after completing the

BRC, riders will complete either the Experienced Riders Course (ERC) or the Military

Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC), as appropriate. Course selection depends on the type of motorcycle owned, and students must provide their own motorcycle. These courses are available at no cost to the Soldier, and some insurance companies offer reduced rates for riders who complete these programs. Contact the Safety Office or a mentor rider for further information regarding no-cost rider's courses. Every three years following completion of the ERC or the MSRC, operators will complete motorcycle sustainment training. Commanders are not authorized to waive or defer sustainment training and Soldiers will not be charged leave for completing mandatory training during the duty day.

8. Electrical Safety. ASG Commanders will implement this policy.

a. Electrical Infrastructure (generator to outlet).

(1) At no time will any personnel tamper with, connect to, modify or otherwise adjust any items or equipment related to the generation or distribution of electricity.

This includes, but is not limited to, distribution hardware, prime-power generators, and transmission. Maintenance, installation and repair of these items are the sole domain of those personnel who are specifically tasked and certified to perform such operations by the facility commander and require oversight by the appropriately qualified Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Technician.

(2) All electrical development will be approved by the DPW for the installation on which the work is to be done. This includes all construction, permanent and temporary, which will utilize electricity regardless of the source of power.

(3) All electrical contracts will be reviewed and require the approval of the command contracting agency for the facility on which the contract will apply. All electrical contracts will be written such that they require that all work be compliant with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or Host Nation National Electrical Code, whichever is more stringent. DPW will determine which code will be applied and will approve all electrical work prior to work being accepted on behalf of the Government.

b. Consumer Electrical (from the receptacle forward).

(1) For the purpose of this document, the definition of an electrical device is a piece of equipment that utilizes alternating current electricity, regardless of the source of electricity.

(a) All devices will be approved by, and bear the mark of, Conformite

Europeenne (CE) or Underwriters Laboratories (UL). There are no exceptions to this requirement. Any device not conforming to one of these two standards and not bearing its mark is unauthorized. For some specific devices (most notably power strips), the marking on some models are known to be counterfeit. For CE devices, if the mark is not impressed into the plastic, it is likely counterfeit (legitimate CE markings are very rarely made with paint, silk-screens or stickers). For UL devices, the mark should be impressed into the plastic, or be a holographic sticker. USARCENT Safety will maintain a database of which devices are known to be counterfeit, and they will be treated as non-compliant devices.

(b) Devices that draw more than 250 watts will be plugged directly into the receptacle (not through extension cords, splitters or power strips). Additionally, the following devices must be plugged directly into the receptacle (regardless of wattage):

coffee pots, hot water pots, clothes irons, microwave ovens, refrigerators, hair dryers, curling irons, and transformers.

(c) These devices are all known to require significant power and generally require electricity in excess of 250 watts. For example: An X-Box 360 game console draws about 150 watts; a 50" plasma TV about 220 watts, an iPod battery charger about

15 watts; and an electric drip coffee pot about 1,500 watts. This also applies to power strips and extension cords. Extension cords and power strips will ALWAYS be plugged directly into a wall receptacle, and NEVER daisy-chained.

(2) When an 11OV device is plugged into a 220V-to-1 1OV transformer, the entire transformer will be treated as ONE receptacle, regardless of how many receptacles are available on the transformer. Transformers will ALWAYS be plugged directly into a receptacle.

(a) All devices that are not in use will be disconnected from their power source.

This serves to reduce the electrical draw, and also protects the device from power fluctuations.

(b) For convenience and other obvious reasons, cell phone and device chargers drawing less than .5 amps, refrigerators, lamps, and clocks may remain plugged in.

(3) The following devices are prohibited from all facilities without the permission of the USARCENT Commander: hot plates, crock pots, portable space heaters, plug-in type air fresheners, oiland candle heater plates.

(4) In general, any device that uses resistance to generate heat is prohibited.

Notable exceptions to this are hair dryers, curling irons, and soldering irons (where a hot work permit exists).

(5) The following devices are prohibited from living tents, precast concrete buildings used as living quarters, and all other living quarters except those hard buildings specifically constructed as barracks (i.e., building 507 at Camp Arifjan is not constructed as a barracks). All items listed under paragraph 8(b) (1)(b), including, but not limited to microwave ovens, full size refrigerators, and coffee pots.

(6) Hard structures that have been retro-fitted as living quarters such as the example in paragraph 8(b)(5), the items listed under paragraph 8(b)(1)(b) will be allowed in common rooms convenient and available to all residents, except for those listed in 8(b)(3).

(7) All electrical devices must be in good repair and in their original state as intended by the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will any electrical device be used if it has been modified (such as cutting the cord to splice a different type plug).

(8) When power strips are employed, the user will determine the rating of the device (all CE and UL devices express the rating of the device in amperes) and ensure that the total load of all devices plugged into the power strip do not exceed the rating of the power strip. Most CE power strips are rated for 13 amps while UL power strips are rated for 15 amps (Amps = wattage/voltage).

(9) Receptacles will not be used unless the proper certified adaptor is used.

German-European style plugs will not be inserted directly into the UK style plugs found in Kuwait and Qatar, and vice-versa.

(10) Wires will never be stripped and inserted directly into the receptacle.

(11) UK-style adapters with plastic "dummy" ground prongs are prohibited.

c. All sources and suppliers of electrical equipment on USARCENT facilities will ensure that their products meet the UL or CE standards. This includes the AAFES stores, AAFES vendors,Self Service Supply Centers, Unit Supplies and DPW Self Help

Center.

d All facilities and all organizations will appoint a Fire Prevention Officer and a Fire

Prevention NCO on additional duty appointment orders.

(1) Fire Prevention personnel must be qualified or attend qualification training prior to assuming responsibilities as Fire Prevention Officer/NCO.

(2) Fire Prevention Officers will establish a fire prevention and protection plan that includes procedures for inspecting and recharging fire extinguishers.

(3) The Fire Prevention Officer will serve as the commander's representative for electrical safety and fire prevention to ensure compliance with this policy.

9. Explosives Safety. Units will safely maintain explosives and minimize risk when operational conditions require deviation from standards. USARCENT and subordinate command personnel will adhere to the explosives safety tenet of minimizing exposure to the least number of personnel, of the least number of explosives, for the least amount of time.

a. Responsibilities.

(1) The USARCENT Safety Director will develop, implement, and manage a written Explosive Safety Management Program (ESMP); serve as the point of contact for all aspects of ESMP; conduct periodic evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of subordinate commands' ESMPs; and keep the commander and staff informed of requirements, issues, and the status of the ESMP.

(2) Commanders at all levels will establish and implement a written ESMP that at a minimum addresses the following:

(a) Appoint a qualified occupational safety and health manager as the point of contact for all aspects of the ESMP.

(b) Ensure compliance with references (a) through (g).

(c) Ensure that subordinate organizations maintain an effective ESMP.

(d) Designate, in writing, subordinate officials authorized to exercise the

Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Document (DARAD) approval authority per references (s) and (y).

(e) Integrate explosive safety into policy, procedures, and activities.

(3) 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (1st TSC), ASG-KU, ASG-QA and any subordinate safety office will:

(a) Administer the ESMP for all unit operational missions IAW plans and orders for distribution and receipt of ammunitions .

(b) Establish written explosives safety policy to implement references (r) through

(v) that outlines the responsibilities of all organizations, including installation and tenant activities with an explosives mission.

(c) Create a Memorandum of Understanding or policy, as part of the ESMP, outlining the requirements and responsibilities of both ASG commanders and tenant organizations.

(d) Notify, as required by applicable laws, regulations or Host Nation agreements to ensure communication of Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) operational risks are addressed at the appropriate level of command.

(4) Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) personnel must be adequately trained and qualified in ammunition/explosives safety, as well as ammunition surveillance to support A&E operations, and shall be utilized to provide technical assistance to commanders and safety directors IAW DA PAM 385-64, paragraph 1-7. Safety directors and managers remain responsible for management of the Explosives Safety Program.

(a) Subordinate units not in compliance with current explosives and chemical agent safety standards will document the violation using the Deviation Approval and

Risk (DARAD), DA Form 7632, and signed at the appropriate level. Copies of certificates involving explosives or chemical agents for a period greater than 60 calendar days will be provided to the USARCENT Safety Office, who subsequently will forward it to the U.S.Army Technical Center for Explosive Safety.

(b) Site Inspections. Inspect explosives storage sites at least annually.

Inspections will use a team approach and include those elements with ESMP-related responsibilities in A&E Operations. The organization and installation with the A&E mission will maintain records of the inspections and forward to the USARCENT Safety

Office.

(c) Explosives Safety Inspections. Periodic (at least annual) inspections shall be conducted to evaluate the safety of explosives storage, packing, handling, surveillance, maintenance, demilitarization, and disposal activities. Inspections will use a team approach and include those elements with ESMP-related responsibilities in A&E operations . At a minimum, inspection teams will consist of USARCENT Safety Office, 1st TSC, ASG- KU/QA Safety Office, and QASASs. Findings shall be documented and monitored to ensure implementation and effectiveness of corrective measures. At the minimum, inspections shall address the following:

(1) Availability of approved explosives safety site plans, submissions and explosives licenses.

(2) Storage inventory, by facility, showing A&E (by DoDIC, National Stock

Number (NSN), nomenclature, quantity, and total Net Explosive Weight (NEW)) is in compliance with explosives safety standards.

(3) Comparison of actual storage versus that authorized by the approved explosives license or explosives safety site plan.

{4) Identification of storage compatibility violations.

{5) A&E stacking and arrangement in magazines and adequacy of A&E packaging comply with explosives safety standards and ammunition storage drawings.

(6) Operations conducted - versus those permitted - in and outside of magazines.

(7) Conditions under which A&E are stored.

(8) Verification of "Explosive-Safety Quantity-Distance" {ESQD) separation requirements stipulated in approved explosives licenses and explosives safety site plans.

b. Ammunition and Explosives Hazardous Work Group (A&EHWG). USARCENT will convene a quarterly explosives safety work group that will include representatives from the following offices: USARCENT Safety, 1st TSC Safety, ASG KU/QA Safety, QASAS, EOD, and USARCENT G-4 Ammunition Branch. The working group shall ensure that all possession, use and disposition of ammunition and explosive materials by USARCENT personnel complies with pertinent federal and host nation regulations and with the specific conditions of licenses, authorizations or permits issued to

USARCENT.

c. Explosive Safety Training.

{1) Allpersonnel (supervisory and non-supervisory) who conduct A&E-related activities shall complete explosives safety training appropriate for the activities that they perform. Such personnel shall receive periodic refresher training to help ensure the requisite level of knowledge of and competency in explosives safety.

(2) The USARCENT Safety Director is the approval authority for the ASG

KU/QA certification program and may approve alternative courses that are tailored to the organization's missions and functions provided the courses provide the same degree and level of training as those listed in Table 1-1, DA Pam 385-64.

d. Explosives Licensing

(1) ASG-KU/QA Commanders will license explosives storage for all locations where he/she authorizes storage of Class V items.

(2) The ASG-KU/QA safety manager will:

(a) Develop and manage the installation Explosives Storage License Program as part of the installation's ESMP.

(b) Review license requests when submitted by operating/using units.

(c) Request that operating/using units initiate the license process when it becomes aware of the presence of ammunition in an unlicensed location.

(d) Provide the final staff concurrence sign-off prior to forwarding to the

USARCENT Safety Office for approval.

(3) 1st TSC/mission commander or unit commander with A&E operations will:

(a) Develop a license based upon mission requirements.

(b) Coordinate with installation elements (physical security, fire protective services, ammunition surveillance) to determine appropriateness of proposed sites, operating procedures and limitations.

(c) Prepare a DARAD to support each license not supported by a DDESB approved explosives safety site plan. The DARAD will be submitted with the license for consideration by the installation commander. Documentation of the DARAD will be maintained in the mission/installation with the A&E operation's safety office.

Documentation of the DARAD will be part of the license and maintained with all copies of the license.

(d) Forward the license to the Installation Safety Office for review and staffing for approval.

(4) Explosive licenses will be reviewed at 12 month intervals for compliance and encroachment issues. This review will include an on-site inspection of the area by a competent individual. Documentation of the reviews will be maintained at the safety office and forwarded to the USARCENT Safety Office.

(5) The explosive license, and maps of the explosives locations and surrounding area will be available at both the using unit safety office and the installation safety office.

(6) Arms room licenses will be posted in the arms room.

(7) Copies of explosives licenses will be maintained at the A&E operations controlling office.

(8) Tenants will comply with host installation requirements.

10. Radiation Safety. All Radiation Safety Programs will comply with the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations governing radioactive materials and all applicable federal, state, Army, and host nation laws (including any SOFA), regulations, and policies regarding radioactive materials and equipment. Deviation from the referenced requirements will be forwarded through the USARCENT Safety Office for approval.

a. USARCENT Safety Office will:

(1) Assign a trained Radiation Safety Staff Officer (RSSO).

(2) Maintain Radiation Safety Program (RSP) oversight.

(3) Coordinate all USARCENT radiation safety issues.

sites.

(4) Conduct periodic inspections of subordinate RSPs and radiation storage

(5) Manage the Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) program.

b. Commanders of units with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation materials will:

(1) Designate, in writing, a trained Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

(2) Establish written radiation safety policy and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.

(3) Conduct and maintain an annual physical inventory of radioactive sources

IAW with DA PAM 385-24.

(4) Conduct an annual audit and provide a copy to the installation RSO.

(5) Ensure all occupationally exposed workers receive required safety training commensurate with workplace hazards.

(6) Report radiation accident/incidents IAW DA Pam 385-24 to the chain of command, license holder and installation RSO.

(7) Designate, in writing, a Radiofrequency Safety Officer (RFSO) whenever there are radio frequency sources that exceed exposure limits of DoDI 6055.11.

c. ASG Commander will:

(1) Designate, in writing, a trained RSO.

(2) Establish a Radiation Safety Committee.

(3) Maintain a dosimetry program for occupationally exposed workers .

(4) Ensure training is conducted for occupationally exposed workers.

(5) Establish written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with radiation safety requirements.

(6) Ensure compliance with ARA and regulations.

(7) Maintain accountability of all radioactive materials, equipment and their locations . Update as required, but at least annually, ARA conditions or local procedures.

(8) Maintain historical record of radioactive material and the responsible activity for that use or storage on the installation.

(9) Notify the affected mission commander when a building or area that currently or formerly contained radioactive commodities is scheduled for demolition or will no longer contain radioactive commodities. This is to provide all stakeholders appropriate notice so that they can take decommissioning actions as necessary.

(10) Maintain documentation listing locations categorized as "RF controlled" and

"RF uncontrolled."

(11) Issue Army radiation permits.

d. ASG Radiation Safety Officer will:

(1) Publish a written program for safe use of radioactive materials and equipment.

(2) Maintain an inventory of all radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.

(3) Provide units with radiation safety refresher training support.

(4) Review operations to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and licenses, and ensure signs and postings are IAW Federal and State guidelines to designate ionizing radiation areas.

(5) Report accidents or incidents involving ASG activities or units to the

USARCENT RSSO.

(6) Administer the ASG Army Radiation Permit (ARP) program (to include maintaining records of ARP applications and approved ARPs issued by the ASG commander).

(7) Establish measures to control contractor use of radioactive material and ionizing radiation-producing devices within facilities and installations. Use subpart

52.223-7 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (Reference (r)), when applicable.

(8) Coordinate with mission RSOs, medical officials, and emergency response personnel (both Military and Civilian if appropriate) to establish plans and procedures for responding to credible radiation emergencies.

(9) Provide training, guidance, and technical support to installation security forces with fixed or portable radiation detection systems, or mobile imaging systems used for force protection purposes.

e. Each unit RSO will:

(1) Complete formal radiation safety training commensurate with the level of inventory they manage.

(2) Provide user-level training in the radiation safety aspects of radioactive commodity use or ensure users receive required training.

(3) Manage the inventory of radioactive commodities for the unit.

(4) Store and secure radioactive commodities in locked and properly posted locations when not in use. At deployed sites, the unit RSO stores and secures radioactive commodities consistent with Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time available, and Civilian Considerations (METI-TC).

(5) Perform (or have performed by direct support units) periodic leak tests, as to maintain "ACTIVE" (health and safety calibrated) RADIAC instruments required to perform mandated surveys.

(6) Report radiological accidents/incidents to the installation RSO, ASCC and the Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) RSSO.

f. All RSOs, Laser Safety Officers (LSOs), or RFSOs, including the installation

RSOs will:

(1) Complete formal radiation safety training commensurate with the level of inventory they manage. Complete annual refresher training and attend retaining course after significant regulatory change or every five years, whichever occurs first.

(2) Ensure the Radiation Safety Program guidance is in compliance with applicable Federal, DoD, and Army Regulations, NRC licenses, ARP, and ARA conditions.

(3) RSOs with laser safety responsibilities will assume the responsibilities of an

LSO as listed in section 1.3.2, ANSI Z136.1, except for occupational health responsibilities.

(4) RFSOs assume the duties of a RFSO as listed in section 4.1.2.1, Duties of the RFSO, IEEE C95.7.

(5) Assist the occupational health physician as necessary in meeting occupational health responsibilities.

g. Employees that may be exposed to radiation or radioactive materials will:

(1) Attend training and obey instructions as provided from the RSO.

(2) Obtain and wear dosimeters, if required.

(3) Use as Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques to minimize exposures.

h. Training has two basic requirements, initial and refresher. The training requirements are spelled out in the license applicable to the device; it is not a time requirement but a subject requirement. Use of the subject requirements allows for maximized flexibility.

(1) Initial training requirements vary by job titles or duties. Acceptable training for unit and installation RSOs are offered by the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School, Medical Command, National Guard Bureaus and

Army Material Command licensees (CECOM).

(a) RSSOs acceptable training is the 120 hour Radiation Safety training offered by the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRNE) School or

Army Public Health Command. Alternately, academic education training as a Chemical

Officer, GS-1306, Health Physicist, or other appropriate Civilian training.

(b) RSO acceptable training is the 40 hour Operational Radiation Safety Course offered by the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School, the 40 hour RSO training offered by CECOM (Update to NRG license), the CECOM 24 hour

Operational Local Radiation Safety Officer (OLRSO) satisfies the initial training for the

RSOs, managing the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator Set.

(c) Employees, or anyone who may work around areas where radiation or radioactive materials are used, must be trained, irrespective of dosimetry requirements.

The training must be commensurate with the hazards in the workplace.

(2) Refresher training. RSOs will be provided annual refresher training to ensure adequate training commensurate with duties. Also, retraining will occur after a significant regulatory change or every five years, whichever occurs sooner. There are no time requirements for annual training. The basic requirement is that training should be commensurate with the hazards.

i. Additional Requirements

(1) All RSOs will be trained and appointed in writing by the commander. At the unit level, CBRNE personnel are considered to have received proper training to complete the duties of an RSO.

(2) Risk shall be managed to keep exposures to ionizing radiation and radioactive material to ALARA. Hazard identification is the primary focus of risk management and every military and civilian member shall be encouraged to mitigate hazards.

11. Tactical and Operational Safety. Preparation for tactical operations must be completed as far ahead of time as possible before deployment to ensure complete, accurate, efficient and safe procedures and policies are in place. RM will be integrated into all tactical and contingency operations in accordance with ATP 5-19. Analyze all expected tactical threat-based and accidental hazard-based vulnerabilities to determine associated risk. Implement, enforce and review appropriate control measures.

Eliminate all hazards on a greatest risk first basis.

a. All units are responsible for three-tier risk assessments (Soldier, unit and mission).

b. Ensure the unit risk reduction program addresses safety precautions during pre deployment, redeployment, movement, convoy operations, and base operations as related to tactical operations.

c. Units will conduct a risk assessment to identify and mitigate risks to the lowest level.

d. Remember that the objective of RM is not to remove all risk, but to eliminate unnecessary risk. Hazards and resulting risks may vary as circumstances change and experience ls gained.

e. During tactical operations, ensure that all participants are aware that in the event of an accident the senior officer/NCO present will:

(1) Take charge.

(2) Conduct evacuation of the injured.

(3) Secure the accident site.

(4) Report to the appropriate command.

12. Safety Awareness and Control Measures.

a. All USARCENT DRUs will conduct semi-annual Safety Councils. Typically, the agenda will be as follows:

(1) Address Army Safety Campaign issues.

(2) Review Hazard Abatement Program.

(3) Review accident trends from the previous quarter.

(4) Review mitigation measure/lessons learned from previous accidents.

(5) Events coming up during the next quarter.

(6) Risk Management process for next quarter's events.

(7) Lessons learned from previous accidents, safety concerns, and mitigation measures.

b. Unit Safety Training.

(1) As appropriate, all personnel will know the safety standards of their leaders, supervisors, and commanders.

(2) Commanders will provide every opportunity for their personnel to receive specialized safety training as related to their mission or additional duty appointment.

(3) Units are responsible for maintaining comprehensive safety records. These records are subject to safety inspections. Examples of records are certificates of training, minutes of Safety Council meetings, and risk assessments. For significant events, approved risk assessments will be kept on file for one year.

c. Protective equipment. PPE will be worn while conducting organized athletics or maintenance activities. Reflective belts are required to be worn at all times during hours of darkness, regardless of uniform, either around the waist or diagonally over the right shoulder. This includes the requirement to wear the reflective belt as part of the

Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU).

d. Use of ground guides is mandatory when backing up any military vehicle. There is no excuse for an accident to occur when backing up a vehicle.

13. Accident Investigation and Reporting Procedures.

a. USARCENT policy is to investigate and report accidents to prevent like occurrences. All USARCENT accidents will be investigated, reported (to include immediate notification as specified in AR 385- 10), and…