Technical_Exhibit _16-R-2024 _Post_Wide_Rigging _FJ _SC__2_Mar_16.docx

PWS. Post Wide Rigging

PRS #1 – Submittals PRS #2 – Safety Nets & Rigging PRS #3 – Cargo Nets PRS #4 – Ropes PRS #5 – Safety Net Code Requirements PRS #6 – Safety Net Test Procedure PRS #7 – Obstacle General Inspection Procedures PRS #8 – Instructions PRS #9 –Checklists, Diagrams, and Drawings; General Reference

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS #1

PRS #1: SUBMITTALS

1.1 SCOPE: This section of the specifications covers the submittals of samples, certificates of compliance, manufacturer's literature, and shop drawings for the materials and products to be used in the performance of the work under these specifications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall provide the information and items required as indicated in paragraph, "SUBMITTAL DATA," herein below in sufficient detail to show that products and materials meet the specifications. The Contractor shall submit also for approval any variation from specification requirement and provide an explanation for variation. Approval of variations does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of complying with the overall requirements of these specifications.

1.3 DEFINITIONS:

1.3.1 That the product meets the specified standards and requirements. These standards shall be so stated in the certificate which shall be signed and notarized. A standardized certification will be accepted provided it also states that the product(s) or material(s) conforms to the specified standards. A certificate shall be submitted showing an itemized listing of all submittals as stated in Paragraph 1.4 of this section.

1.3.2 Manufacturer's Literature is defined as catalogs, cuts, diagrams, drawings, and other descriptive data furnished by the manufacturer to demonstrate conformance to the specification requirements. Where more than one product is presented in the literature, the products to be used on the job shall be clearly indicated.

1.3.3 Test Reports are defined as the results of any specified testing requirements and shall clearly indicate the methods used and the quantitative results. All testing shall be performed by an independent NIST registered commercial testing laboratory and the results shall be signed by a responsible individual of the test laboratory certifying that the results are accurate.

1.3.4 Shop Drawings shall be prepared complete with details of all metal, concrete, and any other materials required in the installation. Complete details of assembling of the items shall be provided along with appropriate dimensions.

1.3.5 Samples of materials to be used on the job may be required to be submitted and if required they shall be representative of the materials to be used and shall conform with these specifications. The samples shall bear any qualifying stamping or marking as required by the material standard or by these specifications.

1.4 SUBMITTAL DATA: The required data listed below shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the paragraph, "MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS," found in the "SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS." Samples or Information submitted for approval shall be labeled with the Item Number(s), Contract Number, and the Contractor's Name, and the Transmittal Number as indicated on ENG FORM 4025, "SUBMITTAL TABULATION FORM." Any material(s) or data submitted without all aforementioned information will be returned with no action taken.

END OF SECTION

PRS #2: SAFETY NETS AND RIGGING

Part 1 General

1.1 References. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z359.1 (1999) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998) Safety Nets Used During Construction, Repair, and Demolition

AMERICAN SOCIETY TESTIM MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM G7 (2005) Standard Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure of Testing Nonmetallic Materials

INTERNATION STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (ISO)

ISO (1994) Plastic – Methods of exposure to direct weathering, to weathering using glass-filtered daylight, and to intensify weathering by daylight using Fresnel

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

29 CFR 1910 Safety and Health Regulation in General Industry

29 CFR 1926105 Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

29 CFR 1926.502 ir Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices

1.2 Unused.

1.3 Unused.

1.4 SUBMITTALS. Government approval is required for submittal with a "G" designation; a submittal not having a “G” designation is for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section PRS #-1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawing (Government Provided)

Safety Net; G, DPW

Detailed drawing showing the dimensions and arrangement of each net. Show attachment points and support rigging.

Support Brackets; G, DPW

Detailed drawing showing the dimensions and arrangement of each net. Show attachment points and support rigging.

SD-03 Product Literature (Government Provided)

Safety Net; G, DPW

Manufacturer's Literature

Rigging Accessories; G, DPW

Manufacturer's Literature

SD-04 Samples

Shackle; G, DPW

Eye bolt; G, DPW

Bracket; G, DPW

Screw; G, DPW

Safety Netting; G, DPW Provide 24”x24” section of each type of net.

SD-06 Test Report

Safety Net Installation; G, DPW

Net Rope Weathering; G, DPW

SD-07 Certification

Safety Net; G, DPW

Manufacturer's certification that safety net meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.105 and 29 CFR 1926.502.

Safety Net Installation; G, DPW

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS. The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the installation of safety nets and general rigging.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Fall protection anchorage shall conform to ANSI Z359.1. (Government Provided)

2.2 All metal shall be hot dipped galvanized steel or stainless steel. (Government Provided)

2.2.1 Field welds shall be ground smooth, cleaned and coated. (Contractor Provided)

2.3 All rigging shall have a factor of safety of 5 or greater. (Contractor Design; Government Furnished Material)

2.4 Safety net shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.105 and 29 CFR 1926.502. (Government Provided)

a. Primary net shall have a maximum 6”x6” mesh.

b. Provide a barrier net, laying on top of the primary net, with a maximum 1 1/2” x 1 ½ mesh.

c. Net rope strands shall be constructed of polyester or polypropylene with UV stabilizers added. Also, polypropylene shall have carbon black added. When tested for weathering from exposure to daylight for the equivalent of one year in accordance with ASTM G7 or ISO 877 material shall retain 90% of its initial tensile strength.

2.5 Safety net shall have a minimum impact resistance of 18,750 foot-pounds and a label listing the minimum impact resistance placed on the net. Label shall also include manufacturer's name, net serial number, and date of manufacture. (Government Provided)

2.6 Safety net shall be fabricated to fill the opening shown on the drawing, and shall have the unloaded (dead load only, no live load) sag shown on the drawing. (Government Provided)

2.7 Safety net shall be fabricated and/or adjusted by the contractor to be supported at attachment points shown on the drawing. Each attachment point shall be rated to carry a minimum of 1,500 pounds. (Attachment Hardware, Government Provided)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Reinstall all rigging and anchorage for proper installation of the safety net. Test the installed safety net in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.502(c)(4)(i). Provide in report form format any additional or replacement rigging or anchorage requirements. Provide a report of the drop test with certification that the net meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.502.

a. Provide the test weight and all equipment required to perform the test.

b. Check net attachment points and supporting structure before conducting test.

c. Upon completion of the test and removal of the test load the safety net shall return to its original installed shape.

d. Reasons for rejection of net test shall include, but not limited to, damage to rigging, damage to net, loaded sag exceeding maximum shown on the drawing, or net impacting stationary objects below during test.

3.2 Install safety net in accordance with all applicable safety regulations.

3.3 When safety net replacement is required, install all rigging and anchorage for proper installation of the safety net.

PRS #3: CARGO NETS (Government Provided)

The Cargo Nets used must be made of non-stretch polypropylene rope with mesh openings of about 11 inches square. Net must be rugged, durable, easy to grip, and must be able to withstand different weather conditions. Also, the rope used must have a tensile strength of at least 8200 lbs. Cargo Nets are used at the Victory Tower, Fit-To-Win I, and Fit-To-Win II.

PRS #4: ROPES (Government Provided) These ropes have the same properties as the one described in PRS #3 above. They are used at the Confidence Course, Victory Tower, the Fit-To-Win courses and the Army Fitness School for different training events.

PRS #5: SAFETY NET CODE REQUIREMENTS

1. Installed distance beneath walk surface < 30'. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(1)]

2. Extend beyond walk surface (see reference for distances). [OSHA 1926.502(c)(2)]

3. Provide sufficient clearance under net to prevent contact with structure below.

[OSHA 1926.502(c)(3)]

4. Safety net to absorb impact force from drop test. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(4)]

5. Drop test specified. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(4)(i)]

a. 400# sand bag.

b. Test load diameter = 30" +/- 2"

c. Load dropped into net from highest walk/work surface, but not less than 42" above that level.

6. Maximum mesh size. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(7)]

a. Maximum 36 square inch opening.

b. Maximum 6 inches on any side.

c. Maximum opening measured center-to-center of mesh ropes or webbing to be 6".

7. Border rope minimum breaking strength = 5000#. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(8)]

8. Connections between safety net panels. [OSHA 1926.502(c)(9)]

a. Connections as strong as integral net components.

b. Connections spaced not more than 6" apart.

9. Extend beyond walk surface (see reference for distances). [OSHA 1926.105(c)(1)]

10. Minimum impact resistance = 17,500 foot-pounds. [OSHA 1926.105(d)]

a. Minimum impact resistance certified by manufacturer.

b. Label of proof test placed on net.

c. Edge ropes shall have minimum breaking strength of 5,000#.

11. Fasten net to supports with forged steel safety hooks or shackles. [OSHA 1926.105 (e)]

12. Connections between net panels shall develop the full strength of the net. [OSHA 1926.105(f)]

13. Forged steel hooks used to fasten nets to supports. [TRADOC pamphlet 385-1, Section II, Item No. 6(c)]

13. Perform load test every 6 months; 500#, 5 cf load dropped 25'. [TRADOC pamphlet 385-1, Section II, Item No. 6(d)]

14. Safety nets below high obstacles (height > 10') shall have padding or small mesh material. [TRADOC pamphlet 385-1, Section II, Item No. 6(e)

PRS #6: SAFETY NET TEST PROCEDURE

1. General Instructions.

(a) Testing of safety nets shall comply with the requirements of OSHA paragraph 1926.502(c).

(1) The test load shall be a 400 pound sand bag with a diameter of 30 inches +/- 2 inches.

(2) The test load shall be dropped from a distance of 42 inches, or greater, above the highest walk/work surface to the underside of the test load, at the locations indicated below for each safety net.

(b) The position of the test load, over the net to be tested, will be adjusted slightly to insure there is no interference during the drop with existing ropes and structures.

(c) The test shall be witnessed by a representative of DPTMS/Range Operations, a representative of the Installation Safety Office, and by a representative from the unit with responsibility for the training course.

(d) A test report shall be prepared by the person supervising the test. The test report shall include the date of the test, the location of the net tested, the net’s serial number, or a description of the net if the serial number isn’t available, description of the test performed, a list of the equipment used, and the results of the test.

(1) The person supervising the test shall sign as the person conducting the test.

real or suspected damage.

PRS # 7 OBSTACLE GENERAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES

1. Each obstacle will be inspected as per FM 21-20, and TRADOC Regulation 350-6 which serves as a minimum standard for safety standards. Each obstacle inspection which will cover the minimum requires:

b. There are no protruding nails or splinters to cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

c. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints.

b. All boards free of protruding nails, splinters, rot, or damage.

c. Edges of boards rounded/smooth where used to support individual’s weight.

b. All anchors are made of 3-strand galvanized guy wire or larger.

c. Take-up galvanized turnbuckles are used at anchor points of each cable to allow for adjustment.

d. Anchor cables are not used to support obstacles not properly constructed or improperly emplaced in the ground.

e. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable.

b. All ropes designed for surmounting are 1.5 inches in diameter.

c. Ropes are securely mounted to supporting timbers with ends tied/taped.

d. Ends of ropes are tied in a knot or wrapped to prevent fraying.

e. Condition/service logs are maintained on all ropes used for surmounting and suspension.

2. In addition to the general requirements as noted in PRS #6, SAFETY NET TEST PROCEDURE, the following information is provided in reference to FALL PROTECTION.

Fall protection

a. All nets meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) load bearing standard for personnel (ANSI 10.11/OSHA 1926.105) 3.5-inch nylon mesh, 17,500 lb impact resistant.

b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from point of potential fall.

c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten nets to its supports.

d. Nets are weight tested every 6 months by dropping a 400 lb, 5 cubic feet weight onto it from a height of 25 feet.

e. All nets are suspended below high obstacles (in excess of 10 feet) have padding or small mesh material to prevent limbs from penetrating net.

f. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material which can trip personnel when dismounting.

g. All pole-vaulting pads are placed properly at base of designated high obstacles.

h. All tie in anchor point load tested to 500 lb static test

PRS # 8 INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for the inspection, repair, replacement, and/or service of each individual obstacle and/or structure.

A. VICTORY TOWER

1. NETS

a. Victory Tower, Swing Across net.

(1) During the test the secondary net, hung under the primary net, shall be removed. The secondary net will be reinstalled once the test has been completed.

(2) The highest walk/work surface shall be considered the top step of the swing across take-off. The bottom of the test load shall be positioned a minimum of 42 inches above this top step.

(3) The test load shall be dropped, as near as possible, over the center of the safety net.

(4) The existing tripod structure, above the safety net, may be used to support the test load.

(5) Failure of the net will result in the nets replacement. The net will be provided by the government. The contractor will remove the old net, and install the new net.

b. Victory Tower, Rope Bridge net

(1) Test load shall be dropped at three locations, at the center of the net, and at the quarter points of the net along the longitudinal axis of the net.

(2) The highest walk/work surface shall be considered the top of the unloaded single rope bridge. The bottom of the test load shall be positioned a minimum of 42 inches above the top of the single rope bridge adjacent the test load location.

(3) A crane, or other lifting device, with sufficient reach shall be used to place the test load in the proper location.

(4) Inspect all rope bridges, including ropes, cables, and pulleys, for wear and damage. Their condition will be included in the test report for the safety net.

(5) Failure of the net will result in the nets replacement. The net will be provided by the government. The contractor will remove the old net, and install the new net.

2. VICTORY TOWER STRUCTURE: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND

REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

a. Is the tower structurally sound? Do structural support members appear serviceable, free from deterioration, breaks, damage, and excessive rust? Identify and note structural problems. Repair, and replace areas of deterioration and damage. Remove excessively rusted components and/or spot paint.

b. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation

c. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

d. Are stairs or ladders firmly attached to the tower? Tighten loose connections. Replace damaged/rusted connections as required.

e. Are all areas marked in yellow that pose a potential trip hazard or head hazard? [29 CFR 1910.144(a)(3)] Paint unmarked hazards; Touchup faded marked hazards.

f. Is the tower deck free of slip/trip hazards such as water, protruding nails/bolts/splinters, loose equipment, etc? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii) and 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(iii)] Repair and replace protruding nails/bolts/splinters.

g. Are all anchor points in serviceable condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, or grooves that could cut or damage ropes? Are they free of excessive rust? Repair and replace unserviceable anchor points.

h. Have all anchor points been load tested to insure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each? [29 CFR 1910.66, appendix C (I)(c)(10)] (CONFLICT Go w 500LB Test? Load test all anchor points. Mark anchor points with the DATE of the Test. Repair and replace anchor points that fail the test. Complete the test as required by anchor point configuration.

i. Is the rappel wall face area free of protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

j. Is the rappel wall face area free of broken, loose, decayed, or missing boards? Remove and replace broken, decayed, or missing boards. Tighten loose boards as required.

k. Is padding material in place on all edges that ropes and/or personnel cross? Install/replace padding material.

l. Is the edge padding in good condition and securely fastened? Replace and/or secure unserviceable loose padding.

m. Is the edge padding free from protruding nails, bolts, or other fasteners that could fray or cut ropes or injure rappelers? Remove and reinstall as required.

3. VICTORY TOWER ROPE BRIDGE

All attached ropes are free of rips, tears, frays, cuts, rot, or unraveled sections.

Remove and replace unserviceable ropes with government supplied replacements.

4. VICTORY TOWER: OTHER ROPES

All attached other ropes are free from (Same as 3 Above)

5. VICTORY TOWER CARGO NET

Attached cargo net is free from (Same as 3 Above)

B. TOUGH ONE/SLIDE TO VICTORY-CONFIDENCE COURSE

1. NETS

a. Walk across net

(5) Failure of the net will result in the nets replacement. The net will be provided by the government. The contractor will remove the old net, and install the new net.

b. Ladder net (TO BE DETERMINED)

2. CABLE SLIDE (TO BE DETERMINED)

3. STRUCTURES

a. SLIDE START PLATFORM

a. Is the platform structurally sound? Do structural support members appear serviceable, free from deterioration, breaks, damage, and excessive rust? Identify and note structural problems. Repair, and replace areas of deterioration and damage. Remove excessively rusted components and/or spot paint.

b. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

c. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

d. Are stairs or ladders firmly attached to the platform? Tighten loose connections. Replace damaged/rusted connections as required.

e. Is the structure free from protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

f. Is the structure free from broken, loose, decayed, or missing boards? Remove and replace broken, decayed, or missing boards. Tighten loose boards as required.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

b. SLIDE END PLATFORM

a. Is the platform structurally sound? Do structural support members appear serviceable, free from deterioration, breaks, damage, and excessive rust? Identify and note structural problems. Repair, and replace areas of deterioration and damage. Remove excessively rusted components and/or spot paint.

b. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

c. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

d. Are stairs or ladders firmly attached to the platform? Tighten loose connections. Replace damaged/rusted connections as required.

e. Is the structure free from protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

f. Is the structure free from broken, loose, decayed, or missing boards? Remove and replace broken, decayed, or missing boards. Tighten loose boards as required.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

4. CARGO NET

Cargo net is free of rips, tears, frays, cuts, rot, or unraveled sections. Remove and replace unserviceable net with government supplied replacements.

C. INVERTED ROPE (CRAWL) DESCENT-CONFIDENCE COURSE

1. NETS

(1) During the test the secondary net, hung under the primary net, shall be removed. The secondary net will be reinstalled once the test has been completed.

(2) The highest walk/work surface shall be considered the top step of the swing across take-off. The bottom of the test load shall be positioned a minimum of 42 inches above this top step.

(5) Failure of the net will result in the nets replacement. The net will be provided by the government. The contractor will remove the old net, and install the new net.

2. STRUCTURE: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

a. Is the platform structurally sound? Do structural support members appear serviceable, free from deterioration, breaks, damage, and excessive rust? Identify and note structural problems. Repair, and replace areas of deterioration and damage. Remove excessively rusted components and/or spot paint.

b. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

c. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

d. Are stairs or ladders firmly attached to the platform? Tighten loose connections. Replace damaged/rusted connections as required.

e. Is the structure free from protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

f. Is the structure free from broken, loose, decayed, or missing boards? Remove and replace broken, decayed, or missing boards. Tighten loose boards as required.

g. Are all anchor points in serviceable condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, or grooves that could cut or damage ropes? Are they free of excessive rust? Repair and replace unserviceable anchor points.

h. Have all anchor points been load tested to insure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each? [29 CFR 1910.66, appendix C (I)(c)(10)] (CONFLICT Go w 500LB Test? Load test all anchor points. Mark anchor points with the DATE of the Test. Repair and replace anchor points that fail the test. Complete the test as required by anchor point configuration.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

D. CONFIDENCE CLIMB-CONFIDENCE COURSE

STRUCTURE: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL OBSTACLES OVER THE PWS LENGTH OF PWS and ALL CRITERIA

a. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

b. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

c. Are all anchor points in serviceable condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, or grooves that could cut or damage ropes? Are they free of excessive rust? Repair and replace unserviceable anchor points.

d. Have all anchor points been load tested to insure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each? [29 CFR 1910.66, appendix C (I)(c)(10)] (CONFLICT Go w 500LB Test? Load test all anchor points. Mark anchor points with the DATE of the Test. Repair and replace anchor points that fail the test. Complete the test as required by anchor point configuration.

e. Is the structure face area free of protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

FIT TO WIN

1. CARGO NETS

(1) During the test the secondary net, hung under the primary net, shall be removed. The secondary net will be reinstalled once the test has 2) The highest walk/work surface shall be considered the top step of the swing across take-off. The bottom of the test load shall be positioned a minimum of 42 inches above this to(3) The test load shall be dropped, as near as possible, over the center of the safet(4) The existing tripod structure, above the safety net, may be used to support the test load. (5) Failure of the net will result in the nets replacement. The net will be provided by the government. The contractor will remove the old net, and install the new net.

1. FIT TO WIN STRUCTURE: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND

REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

a. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

b. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

c. Are all anchor points in serviceable condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, or grooves that could cut or damage ropes? Are they free of excessive rust? Repair and replace unserviceable anchor points.

d. Have all anchor points been load tested to insure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each? [29 CFR 1910.66, appendix C (I)(c)(10)] (CONFLICT Go w 500LB Test? Load test all anchor points. Mark anchor points with the DATE of the Test. Repair and replace anchor points that fail the test. Complete the test as required by anchor point configuration.

e. Is the structure face area free of protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

TEAMWORK DEVELOPMENT COURSE

CABLES (TO BE DETERMINED)

STRUCTURES: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT

CRITERIA

a. Are there any signs of insect infestation? [29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5)] Note place and type of infestation. If so, remove infestation.

b. Are bolts that connect structural members or support cables serviceable and properly connected/tightened? If not replace/tighten as necessary. Replace unserviceable components; tighten and adjust loose components as needed.

c. Are all anchor points in serviceable condition and free of corrosion, sharp edges, burrs, or grooves that could cut or damage ropes? Are they free of excessive rust? Repair and replace unserviceable anchor points.

d. Have all anchor points been load tested to insure that they will accommodate a dead load weight of at least 400 pounds each? [29 CFR 1910.66, appendix C (I)(c)(10)] (CONFLICT Go w 500LB Test? Load test all anchor points. Mark anchor points with the DATE of the Test. Repair and replace anchor points that fail the test. Complete the test as required by anchor point configuration.

e. Is the structure face area free of protruding nails, bolts, or splinters? Repair and replace nails, bolts; remove and sand down splinters.

b. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints. Tighten, replace and correct.

b. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable, and are free from excessive rust. Replace and reposition as required.

PRS # 9: CHECKLISTS, DIAGRAMS, AND DRAWINGS; GENERAL REFERENCE

Appendix C

C-3. IMT obstacle course checklist Figure C-9 provides an obstacle course inspection and standardization criteria.

a. See table C-3 for the IMT obstacle course administrative general inspection criteria.

b. See table C-4 for the IMT obstacle course general inspection criteria.

IMT Obstacle Course Evaluator Information

Obstacle Course: _____________________________________________________________

Location: ____________________________________ Date of Inspection: ______________

Inspector:

Name: _______________________________ Organization: ________________________

POC:

Name: _______________________________ Organization: _________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________________________

1. Courses will be evaluated to identify any safety hazards/concerns. Deficiencies found during the inspection will be annotated and corrective actions initiated by the responsible organization.

2. This evaluation will also assist in standardizing courses used at TRADOC activities.

3. Obstacle categories: standard, nonstandard, and other.

Note: Where indicated on checklist, “fall protection” refers to devices or systems emplaced beneath obstacles to prevent injury during falls; “fall arrest systems” are devices attached to personnel to limit the distance of falls; and “surface” refers to the area beneath and around obstacles, to include travel lanes. Impact absorbing material depth under obstacles is 18 inches for sand, 12 inches of shredded rubber, and 24 inches for saw dust.

4. Standards for Conditioning/Endurance Courses are a combination of those found in FM 21-20; Engineer Drawing DEF 028-13-95, Obstacle Course Layout Plan; and TRADOC Regulation 350-6.

Figure C-9. IMT obstacle course evaluator information

Table C-3 IMT obstacle course administrative general inspection criteria

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b. SOPs are published and on hand at each course.

b. Weight testing logs are maintained for nets.

b. Daily risk assessment is completed and onsite during training, identifying hazards associated with personnel, equipment, and environment.

b. Copy of daily inspection is maintained at training site.

c. A list of all current deficiencies is maintained by the responsible organization.

d. Copies of current work orders are maintained by the responsible organization.

Table C-4 IMT obstacle course general inspection criteria

b. There are no protruding nails or splinters to cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

c. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints.

b. All boards free of protruding nails, splinters, rot, or damage.

c. Edges of boards rounded/smooth where used to support individual’s weight.

b. All anchors are made of 3-strand galvanized guy wire or larger.

c. Take-up galvanized turnbuckles are used at anchor points of each cable to allow for adjustment.

d. Anchor cables are not used to support obstacles not properly constructed or improperly emplaced in the ground.

e. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable.

b. All ropes designed for surmounting are 1.5 inches in diameter.

c. Ropes are securely mounted to supporting timbers with ends tied/taped.

d. Ends of ropes are tied in a knot or wrapped to prevent fraying.

e. Condition/service logs are maintained on all ropes used for surmounting and suspension.

Table C-4 IMT obstacle course general inspection criteria, continued

a. All nets meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) load bearing standard for personnel (ANSI 10.11/OSHA 1926.105) 3.5-inch nylon mesh, 17,500 lb impact resistant.

b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from point of potential fall.

c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten nets to its supports.

d. Nets are weight tested every 6 months by dropping a 400 lb, 5 cubic feet weight onto it from a height of 25 feet.

e. All nets are suspended below high obstacles (in excess of 10 feet) have padding or small mesh material to prevent limbs from penetrating net.

f. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material which can trip personnel when dismounting.

g. All pole-vaulting pads are placed properly at base of designated high obstacles.

a. All padding on timbers is in good condition without signs of damage.

b. Pads are securely attached to the timber supports to prevent movement when impacted.

a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material located at base of obstacle.

b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability.

c. Containment box is large enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.

d. Containment box is filled with either 18 inches of sand, 12 inches of shredded rubber, or 24 inches of sawdust.

All surfaces beneath low obstacles are free of hazards with the potential to cause injury.

b. Course surface is well maintained to prevent injury in case of falls.

c. Course surface is raked and policed prior to each use.

d. Course surface is free of large rocks, stones, or concrete materials that may cause injury in the case of a fall.

C-4. Obstacle course specific inspection criteria

a. The accompanying checklists and sketches supplement FM 21-20, chapter 8, DA Corps of Engineer Drawings DEF 028-13-95, Obstacle Course Layout Plan, and TRADOC Regulation 350-6. They serve as minimum construction/safety standards for obstacle courses used by IMT facilities.

Table C-5 The tough one checklist

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b. All timbers meet specified dimensions as stated in engineer drawings and TRADOC Regulation 350-6.

c. There are no protruding nails or splinters that may cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

d. All timbers are connected securely together without excess separation between joints.

b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from point of potential fall.

c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten net to its supports.

d. Nets are weight tested every 6 months by dropping a 400 lb, 5 cubic feet weight onto it from a height of 25 feet.

e. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material which can trip personnel when dismounting.

f. Pole-vaulting pads are placed properly at base of designated obstacles.

a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material located at base of obstacle.

b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability.

c. Containment box is large enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.

Remarks:

NOTE: THIS IS A NONSTANDARD OBSTACLE: A “SLIDE FOR LIFE” CABLE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED AND REQUIRES ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT:

Figure C-10. The tough one

NOTE: An additional event has been added to this obstacle. Two additional towers and a cable is used for soldiers to slide down on using a pully.

Platform added to tough one. End cable support tower. Cable looking towards tough one.

Table C-6 Inverted rope descent/the slide for life

b. All timbers meet specified dimensions as stated in engineer drawings and TRADOC Regulation 350-6.

c. There are no protruding nails or splinters that may cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

d. All timbers are connected securely together without excess separation between joints.

b. All anchors are made of 3-strand galvanized guy wire or larger.

c. Take-up galvanized turnbuckles are used at anchor points of each cable to allow for adjustment.

d. Anchor cables are not used to support obstacles not properly constructed or improperly emplaced in the ground.

e. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable.

b. All ropes designed for surmounting are 1.5 inches in diameter.

c. Ropes are securely mounted to supporting timbers with ends tied and taped.

b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from edge of obstacle.

c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten net to its supports.

d. Nets are weight tested every 6 months by dropping a 400 lb, 5 cubic feet weight onto it from a height of 25 feet.

e. All nets suspended below high obstacles (excess of 10 feet) have padding or small mesh material to prevent limbs from penetrating mesh.

f. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material which can trip personnel when dismounting.

g. Pole-vaulting pads are properly placed at base of designated obstacles.

a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material located at base of obstacle.

b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability.

c. Containment box is large enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.

REMARKS: THE FORT JACKSON OBSTACLE HAS TWO ROPES FROM THE TOWER

Figure C-11. Inverted rope descent/the slide for life

Note: Two Table C-7 Confidence climb checklist

b. All timbers meet specified dimensions as stated in engineer drawings and TRADOC Regulation 350-6.

c. There are no protruding nails or splinters that may cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

d. All timbers are securely connected together without excess separation between joints.

b. All anchors are made of 3-strand galvanized guy wire or larger.

c. Take-up galvanized turnbuckles are used at anchor points of each cable to allow for adjustment.

d. Anchor cables are not used to support obstacles not properly constructed or improperly emplaced in the ground.

e. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable.

b. All pole-vaulting pads are properly placed at base of designated obstacles.

a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material located at base of obstacle.

b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability.

c. Containment box is large enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.

Remarks:

Figure C-12. Confidence climb Table C-26

VICTORY TOWER / FITNESS TOWER CHECKLIST

FIRST CHECKLIST Fitness tower checklist

b. All timbers meet specified dimensions as stated in engineer drawings and TRADOC Regulation 350-6.

c. There are no protruding nails or splinters that may cause injury when obstacle is negotiated.

d. All timbers are connected securely together without excess separation between joints.

e. All timbers are free of chemical coatings or substances that affect Soldier’s ability to negotiate obstacle.

b. All anchors are made of 3-strand galvanized guy wire.

c. Take-up galvanized turnbuckles are used at anchor points of each cable to allow for adjustment.

d. Anchor cables are not used to support obstacles not properly constructed or improperly emplaced in the ground.

e. All cable clamps are positioned with U-bolt placed on the dead or short end of cable.

f. All attachment points are tested to ensure each will support 1.5 times usage weight.

g. Certified rappel masters inspect all ropes used for rappelling prior to each use.

h. Ropes used for surmounting are all 1.5 inches in diameter.

b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from point of potential fall.

c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten net to its supports.

d. Nets are weight tested every 6 months by dropping a 400 lb, 5 cubic feet weight onto it from a height of 25 feet.

e. Nets with padding are placed beneath all suspended bridges.

Table C-26 Fitness tower checklist, continued

a. Instructors working at the top of tower are secured to tower with fall arrest system/attached harness.

b. Only certified and current rappel masters conduct rappel operations.

c. All anchor point have been tested to support loads in excess of 500 lbs.

d. All anchor points are secure and free of damage.

e. Top edge of rappel wall is padded to protect rope from cuts or abrasion.

f. Protective padding at top of rappel wall is tightly secured on all edges.

g. Rappel wallboards are free of damage, rot, protruding nails, and secured to tower with proper hardware.

h. Rappel landing area is free of obstructions and hazards.

i. Landing areas extends an uninterrupted distance of 15 feet from base of tower.

j. Landing area is cushioned with 24 inches of non-compressed wood chips, mulch, sawdust, 18 inches of sand, or 12 inches of shredded tire rubber.

k. Landing area cushioning material held in place by a containment barrier (timbers/sand bags).

b. Rungs spacing on ladders do not exceed 36 inches.

c. Nets are placed under all rope bridges.

d. Nets used for fall protection have padding installed to prevent limbs from passing through webbing.

Appendix D TRADOC Pam 385-1

Rappel Tower Site Inspection Criteria

2ND CHECKLIST

D-1. Rappel tower site inspection criteria The minimum inspection criteria for towers and other facilities utilized for military rappelling training is shown in figure D-1 and table D-1.

Name, title, organization, and phone number of inspector(s):

Date of inspection:

Name and location of tower:

Date of tower construction:

Built by:

Owned by:

Last date of any MAJOR modifications:

(If applicable, list modification, and by who performed, in addition to date; otherwise state not applicable.)

Date of previous inspection:

Name, title, and organization of previous inspector:

Is a copy of previous inspection available?

Name, title, organization, and phone number of local point of contact:

Date of last…