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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

CSTE‐TEX‐OP SOP 97‐418

Operations Directorate

SAFETY PROGRAM

1 April 1997

1. PURPOSE. This Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribes policy, responsibility, and procedures for the execution of the Test and Experimentation Command (TEXCOM) Safety Program. It is designed to protect and preserve both personnel and property. This SOP establishes the minimum required standards for conduct of a Safety Program.

2. REFERENCES. See Appendix A.

3. SCOPE. This SOP applies to all personnel assigned, attached, or under the operational control of TEXCOM.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. Commanders and Directors:

(1) Are responsible for all aspects of safety within their organizations, and are the principal Safety Officers.

(2) Will appoint, in writing, a Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) (additional duty) to assist the Commander/Director with safety issues and manage the directorate safety program.

(3) Make sure that effective educational, motivational, and risk management programs are implemented and maintained to create safety awareness.

(4) Will protect personnel and property under their control and comply with established safety regulations, standards, and SOPs.

(5) Will brief all newly appointed CDSOs within 30 days of appointment concerning their responsibility in enforcing safety standards. Will ensure all other newly assigned personnel are briefed of their responsibility in enforcing safety standards within 30 days of assignment.

(6) Ensure each subordinate element that stores, transports, or uses hazardous material, implements the Hazard Communication Program and appoints a Hazard Material Officer, on orders, to manage the program in accordance with (IAW) paragraph 11, of this SOP.

b. Command Safety Officer:

(1) Report to the Division Chief, Operations Division, Operations Directorate, but has direct access to the Commanding General (CG). Has staff responsibility for the administration of the TEXCOM Safety Program.

(2) Serve as advisor/technical consultant to the CG, staff, and subordinate directorates in planning, organizing, and evaluating safety efforts within

TEXCOM.

(3) Serve as a member of the Command Inspection Program team. Responsible for conducting safety program evaluations of subordinate commands and directorates.

(4) Represents TEXCOM at higher level Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) meetings/conferences.

(5) Reviews test plans/operations and applies risk analysis to ensure safety of participants. Prepares risk assessments as directed, and reviews safety risk assessments of subordinate test directorates.

(6) Investigate selected accidents as determined by the TEXCOM Commander.

(7) Maintain command/directorate accident statistics and provide reports to CG quarterly.

(8) Ensure Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspections (SASOHI) of subordinate test directorates are performed in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 385‐10, The Army Safety Program.

(9) Serve as team member of the Operational Test and Evaluation Command (OPTEC) Aviation Resource Management Survey team, responsible for surveying aviation safety management of OPTEC aviation assets.

c. CDSO:

(1) Are familiar with Army safety regulations (AR 385 series), safety requirements for the command, and operating procedures published in SOPs. Attend the local installation safety officer's course, if course is available. Usually, an installation safety officer's course provides a good overview of the Army safety programs and risk management/force protection. Local CDSOs should coordinate with the TEXCOM Safety Officer for attendance. Remote CDSOs will coordinate with their installation safety office for attendance at local safety courses.

(2) Will conduct periodic (semi‐annual) safety inspections of directorate facilities and operations and maintain inspection records of findings and corrective actions.

(3) Will develop directives, policies, plans, and procedures on safety issues unique to directorate. Incorporate safety standards into the directorate safety SOP. Develop and maintain a current safety SOP tailored for directorate mission.

(4) Will promote safety awareness in the organization by conducting periodic safety briefings and seasonal safety campaigns to keep personnel constantly aware of their responsibilities for accident prevention and the need for continuing safe performance of duty.

(5) Will implement procedures for prompt reporting of accidents and timely submission of Department of the Army (DA) Form 285‐AB‐R, United States (U.S.)

Army Abbreviated Ground Accident Report (AGAR), for military injury and property damage, and Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) CA‐1 report for civilian injuries. Ensure forms are administratively correct prior to submission.

(6) Will establish and maintain liaison with the TEXCOM safety office and other offices that assist in promoting the safety program.

(7) Will ensure that all newly assigned personnel are provided a safety briefing.

A sample of subject matter topics for safety briefing is at Appendix B, Safety Orientation Outline For Newly Arrived Personnel. The new personnel safety inbriefing will be recorded on TEXCOM Safety Form #1 at Appendix C, or equivalent. TEXCOM Safety Form #1, or equivalent, will be maintained within the command/directorate and be available during the CIP annual safety program evaluation conducted by the TEXCOM Safety Officer.

(8) Manage the Hazard Communication Program for their directorate ensuring all personnel are trained as necessary.

d. Individuals. Safety and accident prevention are the responsibility of all personnel, on or off duty. Individuals must comply with safety policies and regulations, report and/or correct unsafe conditions, report all accidents to their leader/supervisor, use appropriate protective clothing and equipment when required, and warn others of known hazards or failure to follow prescribed safety policies and procedures.

5. POLICY. The following principles will be integrated into all plans, programs, decision processes, operations, and activities:

a. Accidents are an unacceptable impediment to mission, readiness, morale, and resources; hence, their prevention will be aggressively pursued.

b. Decision‐makers at each level will employ risk assessment/management approaches to effectively preclude unacceptable risk to the safety of personnel and property. This includes performing risk assessments prior to, and during all tests and experiments.

c. Appropriate actions will be taken to expeditiously correct nonconformities with mandated standards.

d. The success or shortcoming of commanders/directors and other leaders in performing safety responsibilities will be considered in evaluation reports and performance appraisals.

6. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.

a. Appointment Orders. The CDSO must be appointed in writing. A copy of the appointment order will be forwarded to the command safety office and maintained on file. CDSOs will receive a briefing regarding their duties from their commander or director within 30 days of appointment.

b. SOPs. Commanders/Directors will establish and enforce an SOP that fosters safe practices in all areas of operations, especially for test operations.

c. Motorcycle Safety. Commanders/Directors will maintain a list of motorcycle operators. All motorcyclists will attend and complete the Motorcycle Safety Course offered by local installation safety offices. Motorcyclists will wear an approved helmet, reflective vest, gloves, goggles, and boots. Additionally, possession of a valid state operator's license and appropriate insurance is mandatory.

d. Unit/Directorate Safety Book. CDSOs will ensure that an organizational safety book is maintained. The safety book enhances continuity of the safety program and allows for continued progress. The following publications and records will be maintained in the safety book:

(1) DA Pamphlet 385‐1, Small Unit Safety Officer/ Noncommissioned Officer Guide.

(2) AR 385‐10, The Army Safety Program.

(3) AR 385‐40, Accident Reporting and Procedures.

(4) AR 385‐55, Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents.

(5) TEXCOM Safety SOP, 97‐418.

(6) TEXCOM SOP 97‐428, Risk Management

(7) TEXCOM SOP 97‐419, Safety Awards Program.

(8) Organizational Safety SOP.

(9) CDSO Appointment Orders.

(10) Copy of last two directorate/organizational level safety inspections.

7. HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY.

a. Heat Injury Prevention. Commanders/Directors will ensure annual heat injury prevention training classes are conducted IAW with local training regulations.

Local regulations should contain guidance on prevention, acclimatization, uniform modification, and application of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). Fort Hood Regulation 350‐16, Prevention of Heat and Cold Injury, provides guidance for local, Fort Hood, personnel. Remote locations must check with their local installation for appropriate reference. Commanders/Directors should obtain a WBGT kit early in the year (March/April) and train sufficient personnel on its proper use.

b. Cold Weather Injury Prevention. Commanders/Directors will ensure annual cold weather injury prevention classes are conducted IAW local requirements. Local regulations and training manuals should contain guidance on prevention, recognition, and treatment of cold weather injuries. Fort Hood Regulation 350‐16, Prevention of Heat and Cold Injury, provides guidance for local, Fort Hood, personnel. Remote locations must check with their local installation for appropriate reference.

c. Hearing Conservation. Commanders/Directors will ensure an aggressive hearing conservation program is in effect. Annual hearing tests for required personnel will be completed and annual educational briefings presented IAW TB Med 501, Hearing Conservation.

d. Job‐Related Periodic Medical Examinations. IAW AR 40‐5, Health and Environment, job related periodic medical examinations include initial, periodic, and final worker medical evaluations when the working environment poses substantial risk that can result in occupational illness or injury. Primary occupations requiring at least an annual evaluation are welders, painters, and battery shop personnel. Appointments for medical evaluations, and other occupational health issues, should be coordinated with local Preventive Medicine Activity.

e. Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE). Commanders/Directors will provide and enforce the proper wearing of PCE when required. Examples of PCE are approved safety shoes, safety glasses/goggles, face shields, ear plugs/muffs, respirators, masks, and gloves, etc.

8. ACCIDENT REPORTING AND PROCEDURES.

a. General. All Army accidents and incidents, including occupational illnesses and injuries, regardless of how minor, are reportable to the TEXCOM Safety Office.

b. Definitions.

(1) Recordable accident.

(a) IAW AR 385‐40, Accident Reporting and Records, recordable accidents are those that result in lost time military injury of one or more work days, or Army property damage of (estimated) $2,000.00 or more, and must be reported on DA Form 285‐AB‐R, U.S. AGAR. Reports will arrive at the TEXCOM Safety Office within 10 work days of the occurrence.

(b) Accidents resulting in occupational illness, injuries, or fatalities to civilian employees while on‐duty (compensable status) are recordable and will be submitted through the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), FECA Claims Office, to the Department of Labor (DOL) on appropriate DOL Forms CA‐1, CA‐2.

(2) Lost time injury.

(a) A military personnel injury resulting in hospitalization, quarters, or convalescent leave for one or more full days. (Light duty or restricted duty is not considered lost time.)

(b) Civilian employee injured on‐duty, and requiring medical treatment, regardless of the amount of time lost.

c. Telephonic Reports.

(1) Accidents resulting in damage to government property (including all types of fires) or injuries, will be reported by the most expeditious means through command channels to the TEXCOM Safety Office at DSN 738‐1079 or electronic mail at TXH2926. As a minimum, reports should contain: type of accident/injury, location, names of injured, organization, equipment involved, extent of injury and/or damages, and a short narrative of events.

(2) IAW Fort Hood Regulation 190‐5, paragraph 11b, all privately owned vehicle (POV) accidents occurring on Fort Hood will be reported to the Fort Hood Provost Marshal's Office (PMO). The PMO will investigate those POV accidents where the total dollar damage is $1,000.00 or more, personnel injury or a fatality, or damage to Government property.

d. Accident Investigations, Reports and Boards.

(1) Investigations. The Commander/Director responsible for the operation, material, or personnel involved in a recordable accident will ensure the accident is properly investigated. Commanders/Directors will ensure:

(a) All facts surrounding the accident are obtained.

(b) Accident cause factors are determined.

(c) Timely corrective actions and/or personnel actions are initiated.

(d) Lessons learned are disseminated to all assigned personnel.

(e) The first‐line supervisor briefs the Commander/ Director within 24 hours after the accident.

(f) DA Form 285‐AB‐R (for military), or appropriate DOL Form CA‐1 (for civilians) is completed and forwarded to the appropriate office.

(2) Reports.

(a) DA Form 285‐AB‐R (Appendix D) is a general use accident investigation report and is intended only for accident prevention purposes. DA Form 285‐AB‐R will not be used for administrative or disciplinary actions.

(b) Following a recordable accident, a properly prepared DA Form 285‐AB‐R will be submitted through command channels to arrive at the TEXCOM Safety Office within 10 work days after the accident. DA Form 285‐AB‐R may be hand written, or typed.

(3) DOL Forms.

(a) DOL CA‐1 Form will be completed by any DA Army Civilian (DAC) employee experiencing an on‐the‐job injury. The CA‐1 Form will be forwarded to the CPAC, ATTN: FECA Office, within three work days following the accident. A copy will be sent to the TEXCOM Safety Officer.

(b) Civilian employees injured on‐the‐job, and requiring medical treatment, will obtain a CA‐16 form from the CPAC, FECA office, and present the form to the medical treatment facility.

(4) Collateral Investigation Reports.

(a) Collateral investigation reports are a means to obtain and preserve all available evidence for use in litigation, claims, disciplinary actions, or adverse administrative actions.

(b) Collateral investigation reports will be prepared on all Class A accidents, (see AR 385‐40), accidents where there is a potential for claim or litigation for or against the U.S. Government, and accidents with a high degree of public interest or anticipated disciplinary or adverse administrative action.

(5) Accident Investigation Boards.

(a) Centralized Accident Investigation. Class A, and Class B, on‐duty, non‐POV, and other selected accidents are subject to investigation by the United States Army Safety Center (USASC) Fort Rucker, Alabama.

(b) TEXCOM Accident Investigation Board (TAIB). Class A and class B accidents not investigated by the USASC will be investigated by a TAIB. The board appointing authority, the Commanding General, TEXCOM, will appoint on orders a board consisting of three or more members to investigate all Class A accidents. Class B accidents will be investigated by a board consisting of at least one member. The TEXCOM Safety Officer will serve as an advisor to board presidents.

9. SAFETY BRIEFINGS, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION.

a. Safety Briefings for Long Weekends and Holidays. Commanders/Directors will ensure appropriate briefings are presented prior to dismissal of personnel on long weekends, leave, and holiday periods. Applicable sections of Appendix B, can be used. As a minimum, these briefings will address POV safety (speed, fatigue, seat belts, and alcohol), motorcycle safety (vests, helmets, eye protection), and appropriate seasonal safety (swimming, boating, hunting, carbon monoxide, etc).

b. Pre‐Test Safety Briefings. Commanders/Directors will ensure each test officer or test NCO conduct test‐specific safety briefings to all personnel prior to the beginning of a test. The content of safety briefings will vary depending on type and location of tests being conducted.

c. Newly Assigned Personnel Briefing. Commanders/ Directors will ensure that newly assigned personnel are briefed within 30 days of arrival on the commonly‐ found local installation hazards. Local (Fort Hood) hazards are outlined in Appendix B. Remote locations should coordinate with their installation safety office for safety hazards unique to their location.

d. Driver's Training. Commanders/Directors will ensure all personnel who operate Army Motor Vehicles (AMV) and/or Army Combat Vehicles are selected, trained, and properly licensed IAW AR 600‐55, Motor Vehicle/Equipment Driver/Operator Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing.

e. Defensive Driving Course and Motorcycle Safety Course. Commander/Directors will ensure selected personnel attend the Defensive Drivers Course at their local installation. Additionally, personnel owning a motorcycle will attend the installation Motorcycle Safety Course prior to operating a motorcycle on the installation.

f. Safety Bulletin Boards. Maintaining a safety bulletin board provides a central location for all personnel to read safety information such as: SOPs, appointment orders, seasonal safety issues, and where and whom to turn to for safety related matters.

10. INSPECTIONS. SASOHI.

a. All work facilities and operations will be inspected at least annually using SASOHI procedures as outlined in AR 385‐10. All SASOHI will be conducted by a qualified civilian Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS‐018), a Safety Engineer (GS‐803), or military safety and health professional.

b. Commanders/Directors at remote locations should contact their local installation safety office and coordinate for annual SASOHI as part of the Installation Safety Support Agreement.

11. HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HAZCOM) PROGRAM.

a. Training. Personnel (military and civilian) occupationally exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal conditions will be trained on the HAZCOM Program. An approved Federal, state, or local HAZCOM Program may be used for this training.

b. Inventory. A current hazardous material inventory will be maintained at each workplace. The inventory will be updated monthly. The inventory will contain the following information:

(1) National Stock Number (NSN). If NSN is not available, include name and address of manufacturer.

(2) Name of product as it appears on the label.

(3) Exact location site.

(4) Quantity on hand such as five, one gallon cans.

c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MSDS for each hazardous chemical will be maintained at the workplace and will be accessible to all employees. MSDS should accompany new products as they arrive. In the event a chemical is discovered that does not have an MSDS, contact your local safety office and provide NSN, chemical name, and manufacturer. The safety office should be able to obtain an MSDS through the Hazard Material Information System.

d. Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals. Hazardous chemicals are required to be labeled with the identity of the product and any appropriate hazard warnings.

Manufacturers are required by OSHA to adequately label containers. Chemical labels will not be altered, provided they contain required information.

Relabeling becomes necessary should labels be lost or become illegible. The Department of Defense (DoD) Hazardous Chemical Warning Labeling System, DoD 6050.5‐H, requires the use of DD Form 2521 or DD Form 2522 (Hazard Chemical Warning Label), December 1988, when relabeling chemical containers.

Suggested improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms, to Commander, TEXCOM, ATTN:

CSTE‐TOP‐O, Fort Hood, TX 76544‐5065.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

OFFICIAL:

HARVEY R. CARTER

COL, SC

Dep Cdr/CofS

4 Encl

BOBBY G. HARNAGE

Assistant Adjutant

DISTRIBUTION:

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APPENDIX A

SAFETY REFERENCES

AR 40‐5 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

AR 385‐10 THE ARMY SAFETY PROGRAM

AR 385‐15 WATER SAFETY

AR 385‐30 SAFETY COLOR CODE MARKINGS AND SIGNS

AR 385‐40 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND RECORDS

AR 385‐55 PREVENTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

AR 385‐63 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR FIRING AMMUNITION FOR

TRAINING, TARGET PRACTICE, AND COMBAT

AR 385‐95 ARMY AVIATION ACCIDENT PREVENTION

AR 600‐55 MOTOR VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT DRIVER/OPERATOR SELECTION,

TRAINING, TESTING, AND LICENSING

AR 672‐74 ARMY ACCIDENT PREVENTION AWARDS

DA Pam 385‐1 SMALL UNIT SAFETY OFFICER/NCO GUIDE

DA Pam 385‐3 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

DA Pam 385‐40 ARMY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING

TB 385‐4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC AND

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

TB Med 501 HEARING CONSERVATION

TB Med 502 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

FH Reg 190‐5 FORT HOOD TRAFFIC CODE

FH Reg 420‐1 FORT HOOD FIRE REGULATION

29 CFR 1910 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

ADMINISTRATION(OSHA) REGULATIONS RELATING TO LABOR

APPENDIX B

SAFETY ORIENTATION OUTLINE FOR NEWLY ARRIVED PERSONNEL

1. The following orientation outline identifies minimum accident prevention information for newly assigned personnel:

a. Introduction. Advise personnel that their safety, both on and off duty, is of utmost importance and that accidents adversely affect mission accomplishment.

Emphasize that accident prevention procedures are for everyone's protection and everyone must follow them. Stress the use of good common sense and judgement.

b. Required Topics. The hazards outlined below are general hazards and must be briefed on a continual basis. The hazards outlined in paragraphs j through l are seasonal in nature and should be emphasized during appropriate season.

c. Traffic Safety. This includes safe operation of automobiles, motorcycles, and AMVs.

(1) POVs. POV accidents are the leading killer of Fort Hood soldiers:

(a) POV accident victims also include pedestrians and motorcyclists.

(b) Most fatalities are soldiers in the ranks of sergeant and below, and 25 years of age or younger.

(c) Most Fort Hood soldiers killed in POV accidents who had safety belts available failed to wear them. Army and Texas state law requires the use of seat belts, when available.

(d) Primary causes of accidents are speed, fatigue, alcohol, inattention, and reckless driving.

(2) Motorcycles. Soldiers, family members, DoD civilian employees, and contractor employees who operate or ride motorcycles on Fort Hood will comply with the following requirements. Soldiers who do not comply with the requirements listed below will not operate or ride a motorcycle on Fort Hood. They must:

(a) Possess a valid state operator's permit.

(b) Have proof of financial responsibility required by the state in which stationed, as well as meet the requirements of the local installation and traffic regulations.

(c) Wear a commercially produced, high visibility vest or jacket when operating or riding a motorcycle. The vest or jacket will be made of high visibility material for daytime operation and have reflective material (minimum of one inch by 18 inches) on the front and rear of the vest or jacket for nighttime. The wearing of homemade vests or jackets with reflective material, or the wearing of reflective bands will not satisfy this requirement.

(d) Wear properly fastened and approved motorcycle safety helmet and eye protection devices whenever operating or riding a motorcycle. Eye protection devices will be an approved face shield attached to the helmet or approved clear safety goggles.

(e) Operate the motorcycle with headlights on at all times.

(f) Successfully complete the Fort Hood motorcycle safety course, including the hands‐on evaluation. Only completion of an Army‐approved motorcycle safety course will meet this requirement. Persons who have completed an approved motorcycle safety course at another installation within the last 5 years do not have to complete the Fort Hood course. Persons subject to this requirement who are newly assigned to Fort Hood or who have recently acquired a motorcycle will be given a seven calendar day grace period to comply.

(g) Register and display a state license plate according to the law of the state in which stationed, or from their home state.

(h) Display a valid state inspection sticker from the state in which stationed or from their home state.

(i) Be equipped with two rear view mirrors, one on each side of the motorcycle.

(3) AMV accidents normally result from:

(a) Excessive speed, following too closely, failure to yield the right of way, fatigue, and inattention.

(b) Failure to operate a vehicle as prescribed in the vehicle operator's manual.

(c) Failure to accomplish before and after operational checks/required maintenance.

d. Fire Prevention.

(1) Never smoke in bed.

(2) Never throw matches, cigarettes, or ashes into wastebaskets or out of vehicles, particularly when in training areas.

(3) Never use gasoline or fuel to clean floors, latrines, engines, or equipment.

(4) Follow the procedures identified in Technical Manual 10‐4500‐200‐13 when operating fuel burning equipment, such as, space heaters or M2 burner units.

e. Firearms Safety. Stress proper inspection and clearing of weapons before and after use and avoidance of horseplay, e.g., "quickdraw" contests, or other foolish acts. Always consider weapons to be loaded.

f. Range Safety.

(1) Access to live fire training areas will be coordinated with and cleared through Range Division.

(2) The primary hazard when live firing ranges are inactive is the presence of unexploded shells (duds), grenades, fuses, boosters, and other ammunition and training devices. Do not touch or handle duds. If you discover a dud, mark its location and notify the Range Safety Office immediately.

g. Hearing Conservation. For personnel who work in noise hazardous areas or operate noise hazardous equipment.

(1) Many personnel suffer hearing loss from failure to wear hearing protection (ear plugs, muffs, etc.).

(2) Wear of hearing protection will be enforced. Disciplinary action may be taken against personnel who fail to wear required hearing protection.

h. Flooded Low Water Crossings.

(1) During periods of sudden heavy rainfall or steady rainfall, numerous low water crossings become flooded. Soldiers have drowned while attempting to drive vehicles across flooded low water crossings.

(2) Comply with signs posted at low water crossings.

i. Antenna Safety.

(1) Personnel have been electrocuted erecting and taking down antennas. Antennas have contacted nearby energized electrical power lines. Personnel living on‐post who wish to erect an antenna must receive approval from the Directorate of Public Works.

(2) Vehicle operators with antennas must take every precaution to ensure radio antennas come no closer than 10 feet from power lines. Whip radio antennas will be tied down in the cantonment area. Antenna tips will be covered with caps or suitable substitutes to prevent eye/head piercing hazards.

j. Poisonous Snakes.

(1) Rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins, and coral snakes inhabit Fort Hood and other installations.

(2) Each year, soldiers are bitten while attempting to capture snakes, or simply from inattention.

(3) Look for snakes in wooded areas, tall grass, shrubs, under rocks, and by streams or rivers.

(4) If bitten, remain calm and obtain first aid immediately. If possible, kill the snake and bring it to the medical facility to aid in identification and proper treatment.

k. Water Safety.

(1) Water‐related accidents are the second leading killer of soldiers. Most of these accidents involve recreational water activities.

(2) Most victims drown while swimming; others die from boating accidents, scuba diving, falling off air mattresses, and attempting to swim beyond their capabilities. Alcohol is a factor in many deaths.

(3) Streams, lakes, and ponds exist on many installations, and are off limits for swimming except in designated areas.

(4) Most installations have numerous swimming pools and encourage personnel to use them and stay away from unauthorized swimming areas.

l. Wearing Headphones. Operators of motor vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, trail bikes, motor‐assisted bicycles, bicycles and motor boats will not wear radio or stereo headphones while in motion. Pedestrians may wear headphones only when running/jogging indoors, on a closed running track, or on a course that is completely separated from a roadway.

m. Miscellaneous. Remind people of seasonal hazards such as swimming, boating, hunting, cold weather, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.

n. Hazards associated with assigned duties. This portion of the SOP will be developed by Commanders/Directors and address specific hazards relating to daily duties.

2. Conclusion. Remind personnel that accident prevention is everyone's responsibility and will be practiced at all times. Stress that unsafe acts and conditions noted should be immediately reported to the commander/director/supervisor.