Attachment_6_-_Fort_Knox_Safety_Reg_385-10.pdf

FORT KNOX REGULATION 385-10

IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVISION.

SOME OF ITS CONTENT

IS OUTDATED.

PLEASE CONTACT

THE INSTALLATION SAFETY OFFICE

FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE.

Headquarters Fort Knox Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5720 20 July 2009

Safety

THE FORT KNOX SAFETY PROGRAM

*Fort Knox Reg 385-10

Summary. This regulation provides new policy on Army safety management procedures with special emphasis on responsibilities and organizational concepts. It implements requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 as implemented in Executive Order 12196; 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Part 1960, Title 29; and Department Of Defense Directive (DODD) 1000.3.

Applicability. This regulation applies to all US Army Armor Center (USAARMC) and Fort Knox major activities, directorates, staff offices/departments, Fort Knox Partners in Excellence, and US Army Reserve and National Guard units supported by the Installation Safety Office

(ISO).

Suggested Improvements. The proponent of this regulation is ISO. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Installation Safety Office (lMSE-KNX-SO), 197 6TH Avenue, Suite 229, Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5720.

Table of Contents

Chapter I Introduction Purpose References Policy Responsibilities

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Chapter 2 Reporting and Investigating Army Accidents General Non-reportable Occupational Illnesses and Injuries Fatality Review Board

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*This regulation supersedes Fort Knox Reg 385-10, dated 23 April 2004.

Fort Knox Reg 385-10 (20 Jul 09)

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Chapter 3 Centralized Accident Investigation, Ground (CAIG) Accidents General 3-1 3-1 Accident Investigation Boards 3-2 3-1 Responsibilities 3-3 3-3 Findings and Recommendations 3-4 3-6 Collateral Investigations under Provisions of AR 15-6 3-5 3-6 Privileged Information 3-6 3-6 Investigation Procedures 3-7 3-6 Board Procedures 3-8 3-7

Chapter 4 Prevention of Vehicle Accidents Driver Training DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator's Qualification Record) Documentation Military Vehicle Seat Belts Ground Guides Safe Transportation ofPersonnel Tire Chains Military Motor Vehicle Operation Tracked Vehicle Safety Privately Owned Vehicle Operation Bicycle Operations Motorcycle Operation Off-road Vehicles (ORVs) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Specialty Vehicles (M-gators and Like Vehicles) Skateboards, Rollerblades, and Like Conveyances Operation of 12- and 15-passenger Vans

ChapterS Personnel Movement on Roadways Marching Unit Formation Running Recreational Walking and Jogging Running Routes

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Chapter 6 Field Training Safety General Safety Management and Organization Vehicle Movement Training Areas Heaters Bivouac Areas

Chapter 7 Convoy Operations General Responsibil ities Convoy Control Factors

Chapter 8 Ammunition and Explosives Safety Program General Responsibilities Pyrotechnics Blank Small Arms Ammunition Smoke Ammunition/Weapons Malfunction Reporting Procedures Uniform Requirements for Crew During Live-fire Training Fire Extinguishers Weapons Clearing Barrels Close Combat Mission Capabilities Kit (CCMCK) and Paintball Use

Chapter 9 Rail Operations General Responsibilities Overhead Electrical Wires and Underground Conduits Ground Guides Cranes Briefing

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Chapter 10 Hazard Identification General Inspections Abatement Plans Reports of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions

Chapter 11 Procedures for InspectinglMaintaining Bleachers General Responsibilities Procedures

Chapter 12 Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE) General Maintenance and Use Policy Compliance

Chapter 13 Severe Weather General Snow and Ice Conditions Tornadoes Earthquakes Lightning

Chapter 14 Water Safety Responsibilities Recreational Swimming Off Limits

Chapter 15 Holiday Safety General Safety Measures Pre-holiday Training Long Distance Driving

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Chapter 16 Aviation Accident Prevention General Responsibilities Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Main Post Landing Areas Range Operations Refueling Operations Munitions

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Chapter 17 Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) General Responsibilities Procedures

Chapter 18 Safety Awards Program General Department of the Army Level Awards Army Headquarters and Organization-level Awards TRADOC Level Awards Fort Knox Safety Awards Documentation Award Presentation Special Awards

Chapter 19 Branch Proponency General Objectives Responsibilities

Chapter 20 Special Emphasis Areas General Motor Pool Operations and Maintenance Safety Precautions against CO Poisoning Electrical Hazards Machine Safety Slipping/Tripping Hazards Non-standard Training v

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Chapter 21 Composite Risk Management (CRM) General Risk Assessment Mission and Training Risk Assessment Lesson Plan Risk Assessment

Chapter 22 Hazard Communication General Responsibilities Procedures .

Unit Checklist for Hazard Communication Compliance

Chapter 23 LockoutlTagout of Hazardous Energy Sources Responsibilities Lockout Procedures Restoring Equipment to Service Procedure Involving More Than One Person Shift or Personnel Changes Removal of Isolating Devices Training

Chapter 24 Bloodborne Pathogens General Requirements Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Housekeeping Regulated Waste (Infectious Waste) Laundry Labeling Procedures Employee Health Components

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Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up Recordkeeping Information and Training Bloodbome Pathogen Terms Employee Declination Statement for Hepatitis B Vaccine

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Chapter 25 Ionizing Radiation Protection General Responsibilities Control of Ionizing Radiation Sources Transportation of Radioactive Materials Disposal of Radioactive Waste Emergencies Procedures for Control of Storage Areas Report of Safety Hazards

Chapter 26 Confined Space Entry General Responsibilities Entry and Rescue Permit System (Classes A, B, and C) Definitions Labeling and Posting (Classes A, B, and C) Procedures for Atmospheric Testing Training Duties of Authorized Entrants Duties of Attendants Duties of Entry Supervisors Rescue and Emergency Service

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Appendices A. Required and Related Publications A-I B. FK Form 5012-E (Bleacher Inspection Checklist) B-1 C. FK Form 4650-E (POV Inspection Checklist) C-I D. DA Form 7566 (Composite Risk Management Worksheet) D-l E. FK Form 3149-R-E (Respiratory Protection Request) E-l F. Confined Space Classification Table F-I G. Checklist of Considerations for Entry, Working In, and Exiting Confined Space G-I H. Sample Fall Protection Program H-l

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1. Purpose.

a. This regulation prescribes Fort Knox policy, responsibilities, and procedures to protect and preserve Army personnel and property against accidental loss. It provides for public safety incumbent to Army operations and activities and healthful workplaces, procedures, and equipment.

b. This regulation mandates Fort Knox Safety Program policies, procedures, and guidelines into one comprehensive safety program for all Fort Knox operations.

1-2. References. Required and related publications are listed at appendix A.

1-3. Policy.

a. Managers/supervisors at all levels must pursue a vigorous accident prevention program that will minimize accidental manpower and materiel losses, thus providing more efficient use of resources. Decision makers at all levels will employ the Army's Composite Risk Management process to effectively preclude unacceptable risk to the safety of personnel and property.

Accidental losses affect combat readiness. Positive action will be taken to control these losses through the Composite Risk Management process, training, education, and aggressive leadership.

Fort Knox Composite Risk Management Program requirements are in Chapter 21. Labor management relations' responsibilities regarding consultations; negotiations; union/management agreements; and applicable laws, rules, or government-wide regulations will be fulfilled and complied with.

b. The following principles will be effectively integrated into all Fort Knox plans, programs, decision processes, operations, and activities:

(1) Accidents are an unacceptable obstacle to Army missions, readiness, morale, and resources; hence, decision makers will exercise accident risk management.

(2) Decision makers at every level will employ the Composite Risk Management process specified in Chapter 21, this regulation, to avoid unnecessary residual risk to missions, personnel, equipment, and the environment.

(3) The acquisition ofmaterials, equipment, facilities, and systems will maximize the use of engineering design to preclude unnecessary residual risk and control residual risks.

(4) Life cycle safety. considerations will be considered in the acquisition, use, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials in order to prevent danger or compromise public health and safety.

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(5) Appropriate actions will be taken to expeditiously correct nonconformities with mandated standards, workplace deficiencies hazards, and accident causes.

(6) Performance standards for military and civilian managers and supervisors will include accident prevention and Occupational Health (OH) responsibilities as a rating element.

The success or shortcomings of managers or supervisory personnel in performing safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities will be considered in Army civilian employee performance appraisals, officer evaluation reports (OERs), and noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOERs) in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6055.1, (DOD Safety and Occupational Health Program).

1-4. Responsibilities.

a. The USAARMC, exercises overall staff responsibility for the USAARMC and Fort Knox Accident Prevention Program. The ISO Director acts for the Commanding General (CG) in discharging this responsibility.

b. The ISO is responsible for the following:

(1) Serve as principal staff element in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all safety program elements within the command.

(2) Provide establishment and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures for conducting safety programs at all levels of command and assist commanders in determining the numbers and qualifications of personnel necessary to ensure an effective Accident Prevention Program.

(3) Provide technical and professional assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and unsafe environments.

(4) Determine the need for, obtain, and distribute safety promotional and educational materials.

(5) Provide technical assistance In accident investigating and reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.

(6) Collect, analyze, and disseminate data concerning the accident experience of the command; prepare reports of safety activities; and conduct studies as required by higher authority.

(7) Review operating procedures, manuals, directives, and other instructions to ensure the incorporation of safe practices and physical standards.

(8) Review plans for proposed demonstrations and exhibits to ensure the safety of Army personnel and the public.

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(9) Maintain close liaison with other staff agencies and military services, along with Federal and civilian agencies in all relevant safety matters.

(10) Conduct surveys and inspections of activities including review of Accident Prevention Programs.

(11) Conduct standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspections (SASOHI) of work sites.

(12) Implement and manage all aspects of the Army Safety Program for this installation as outlined in AR 385-10.

(13) Implement and manage the Installation Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Composite Risk Management, Radiation Protection, and Respiratory Program Protection.

(14) Develop recommendations for corrective measures warranted by adverse accident rates or trends, hazardous conditions or procedures, or other deficiencies.

(15) Provide accident prevention material and ensure high quality training for civilian and military safety personnel at all levels.

(16) Coordinate with Preventive Medicine Service (PMS) and US Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) to identify and abate existing or potential OH hazards in the workplace (i.e., Ergonomics, bloodborne pathogens).

(17) Publicize channels for reporting unsafe or unhealthful conditions.

(18) Convenes the Command Safety Council quarterly or as directed by the CG.

(19) Fulfill and comply with labor management relations responsibilities regarding consultation; negotiation; union/management agreements; and applicable laws, rules, and government-wide regulations.

(20) Provide safety support for range and training complex activities.

c. Directorate ofPublic Works (DPW) is responsible for the following:

(1) Coordinate DA Forms 4283 (Facilities Engineering Work Requests) with the ISO for identification of safety deficiencies.

(2) Consolidate deficiencies, where correction exceeds local capability, into projects for Department of the Army (DA) funding.

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(3) Establish internal procedures to assure work requests identified by ISO as irruninently dangerous are corrected immediately.

(4) Provide ISO a quarterly status report (installation OSHA Abatement Plan) of safety deficiency abatement status.

(5) Assure coordination with ISO in the design~ construction, and renovation of new or existing facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) life safety codes and other national consensus standards.

(6) Support the safety program within their respective areas and provide necessary assistance to enhance the overall safety effectiveness of the installation.

(7) Provide the ISO with estimated cost of damage (ECOD) reports on all equipment and vehicles involved in accidents.

(8) Ensure that DD Form 1348-6 (Single Line Item Requisition System Document~ DOD (Manual-Long Form» or DA Form 3953 (Purchase Request and Commitment) for all hazardous chemicals or materials include the required information per AR 700-141.

d. Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization~ and Security (DPTMS) will accomplish the following:

(1) Notify ISO within 1 hour of all accidents that occur in the training complex.

(2) Coordinate all range waivers (deviations) with the ISO.

(3) Ensure all ranges and training activities within the training complex are risk assessed and completed; approved assessments are maintained and reviewed annually.

(4) Coordinate all nonstandard training and risk assessments with the ISO.

(5) Ensure that a comprehensive range safety program is established.

(6) Monitor and provide heat stress (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) information to personnel in the training complex.

(7) Ensure the ISO is involved from the inception in all range construction, renovations~ modernizations, or modifications.

e. Directorate of Emergency Services is responsible for the below:

(1) Support ISO investigations to include providing necessary reports (see Chapter 3~ this regulation).

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(2) Assist in correcting potential traffic hazards.

(3) Provide ISO with a quarterly summary of traffic accident information collected through military police (MP) channels and daily MP blotters.

f. MEDDAC, Fort Knox will comply with the following:

(I) Upon request from the ISO, support accident investigations to include evaluations of human and environmental factors, which caused or contributed to the accident.

(2) Identify military patients treated for accidental injuries and occupational illnesses and provide telephonic notification to the ISO with information in accordance with (lAW) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

(3) Coordinate with ISO on applicable aspects of industrial hygiene surveys and provide copies of all samples concerning respiratory protection.

(4) Be responsible for local hazard information module.

g. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) will adhere to the below:

(I) Establish administrative penalties for civilian abuses of any of the required programs contained within this regulation.

(2) Coordinate with ISO on all aspects of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Program in order to reduce unwarranted and lengthy lost workday claims.

(3) Consult with ISO during the negotiation of all safety aspects of employee organization contracts.

(4) Ensure union notification of any change in policy, practice, or working conditions provided by ISO.

h. Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is responsible for the following:

(I) Require safety plans lAW USACE EM385-1-1, Appendix A, commercial contracts for review and approval by ISO, identify the ISO as a member of all source selection boards, and include requirement for submission of safety plans in all service contract solicitations.

(2) Ensure contractors are advised during pre-performance conferences that all accidents involving contractor employees must be reported promptly to the contracting officer.

(3) Assist in the enforcement of contract safety requirements through close coordination with the ISO, DPW inspectors, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and contract administrators.

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(4) Include in each contract or purchase order a requirement for the supplier to include with each shipment a copy of the applicable material safety data sheet (MSDS) and process through the hazardous material section.

(5) Inform the Installation Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO) at the ISO when contractor equipment containing radioactive material is brought on the installation.

1. Commanders and directors are responsible for the below requirements:

(1) Act as safety officers for their unit, directorate, or activity.

(2) Appoint additional duty safety personnel to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. Individuals must have at least I-year retainability in the unit/organization. In troop units, the safety officer will be a commissioned officer at battalion/squadron or higher unit level and a staff sergeant or higher at company/troop level. The ISO will grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

(3) Publicize in all channels available for reporting unsafe and unhealthful working conditions, emphasizing personnel responsible for making such reports.

(4) Assure employee job descriptions accurately identify hazards, which the employee may be exposed to, the requirement for wearing specific items of personal protective clothing and equipment (PCE), and other unique safety requirements. Complete and have on record a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all DA civilian employees.

(5) Establish procedures for ensuring personnel at all management and supervisory levels, who have safety-related tasks associated with their jobs, are identified and their duty assignments and job descriptions clearly reflect these responsibilities.

(6) Include safe practices and physical standards in all directives, standing operating procedures (SOPs), and training doctrine. Ensure a comprehensive SOP is prepared and readily available for each hazardous operation, e.g., range operations; severe weather plan; vehicle operations; welding; tire changing; use of simulators; field training exercise (FTX) operations;

battery charging and storage; bivouac areas; fuel storage or refueling operations; storage and handling of ammunition and explosives; loading, storage, and handling of chemicals;

communications and electronics; spray painting; radioactive equipment; etc. The SOPs will contain detailed operating procedures, emergency procedures, training required, and required inspections, as well as other applicable information.

(7) Develop and implement an accident prevention program encompassing all operations and activities under their control and establish specific written safety goals for their organization.

(8) Include safety objectives in all civilian supervisor performance plans, NCOERs, and OERs.

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(9) Arrange to receive a safety orientation from the ISO within 30 days of assignment to a unit or directorate.

(10) Submit copies of publications implementing and supporting the safety program to the ISO (IMSE-KNX-SO). Examples are as follows:

(a) Standing operating procedures signed by current commander or director.

(b) Memorandum appointing safety officer, safety NCO, and unit safety council members.

(11) Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions, establish safe practices and procedures consistent with the mission, and motivate and instruct personnel in safe performance on and off duty.

(12) Ensure compliance with all appropriate provisions of this document and referenced safety regulations.

(13) Require all military and civilian supervisors to actively supervise performance of subordinates to ensure compliance with safety requirements. Require rigorous enforcement of the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

(14) Ensure safety officers and NCOs receive training and develop skills necessary to ensure competence.

(15) Require timely reporting ofaccidents as required in AR 385-10 and this document.

(16) Determine causes for each accident and take positive corrective action to preclude recurrence of a similar accident.

(17) Appoint a safety council at major subordinate units and directorate level. Safety councils will meet at least quarterly.

(18) Ensure safety briefings are presented to all persOJU1el before holidays.

(19) Commanders, directors, command sergeants major, and first sergeants will complete the commander's safety course prior to assuming command/responsibilities.

j. Directors and commanders of organizations that are primarily administrative in nature with no extremely high, high, or moderate risk activities (e.g., Inspector General (IG), Directorate of Training, Doctrine, Combat Development, and Experimentation (DTDCD-E), etc.,) will comply with the following:

(1) Use this regulation as their safety SOP.

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(2) Appoint a safety officerlNCO in writing per para 1-4i(2), this regulation.

(3) Not required to comply with HAZCOM requirements (e.g., SOP, posting of MSDSs, etc.). Office workers who only encounter hazardous chemicals in isolated instances are considered exempt from HAZCOM standard. OSHA has found most office products to be exempt (www.osha.gov).

(4) Not required to have a quarterly directorate safety council. However, they are required to participate in the installation Command Safety Council.

(5) Meet with the unit safety officer at least annually.

(6) Inspect work areas on an annual basis. Since these are low-risk work areas, quarterly inspections are not required. Inspection results will be maintained for 1 year. Unsafe conditions will be handled per requirements in Chapter 10, this regulation.

(7) Not required to have a radiation SOP.

(8) Not required to have tactical water safety plans.

(9) Provide safety training at least semi-annually: summer safety and winter safety training. Provide command safety briefings before all 3- and 4-day weekends. Training records will be maintained for 1 year.

(10) Inspect privately owned vehicles (POVs) belonging to military personnel before all holiday weekends, temporary duty (TDY) travel, permanent change of station (PCS) moves, and vacation trips; use Fort Knox Form 4650-E or comparable POV Inspection Checklist. Ensure that POV inspections are made available to all civilian DOD employees. The last record of inspection should be kept on file.

k. Supervisors are responsible for the following:

(1) Perform composite risk assessment/job hazard analysis to ensure the work environment complies with applicable safety standards and regulations, and those personnel under their supervision perform all operations in the safest possible manner consistent with the mission. Ensure employees under their supervision observe and comply with appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations, including the use of PPE provided for their protection. Supervisors will set the example in using PPE.

(2) Be responsible for accident prevention to the same extent as for production, services, mission, and training.

(3) Control unsafe acts or conditions that may be conducive to accidents; procure, maintain in sanitary working condition, and require use of PPE and devices necessary to protect employees from injury.

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(4) Report unsafe workplace conditions to DPW for assistance in correction. Where DPW support will correct deficiencies, prepare DA Form 4283 (Facilities Engineering Work Request) and forward through ISO to DPW.

(5) Promptly evaluate and take action, as required, to correct hazards reported by employees or identified through accident investigation. Reprisal action will not be initiated or supported against employees who identify hazards, raise safety concerns, or engage in authorized SOH activities.

(6) Orient all newly assigned personnel concerning the hazards inherent in their job and work environment. Conduct regulatory training concerning specialized and general hazards in the workplace and methods for avoiding accidents.

(7) Report all accidents promptly. Conduct comprehensive factual investigations when on-duty injuries result in lost time.

(8) Ensure facts on civilian compensation forms are fully documented and accurately reported.

(9) Provide light duty for employees injured on the job when indicated by a medical treatment facility (MTF). When light duty is not available, the next higher employing echelon will attempt to find such duty.

l. Additional duty safety officers and NCOs will accomplish the below:

(1) Complete the Additional Duty Safety Course within 60 days of appointment. The course is available at USACRC Combat Readiness University - II.

(2) Become familiar with Army safety regulations; safety requirements for the unit;

principles of accidents prevention; and safety aspects included in SOPs, field manuals, technical manuals, etc.

(3) Interpret safety policies and procedures for the commander, supervisors, and subordinate safety personnel.

(4) Supervise and conduct quarterly safety inspections of buildings and training sites, giving particular attention to recurring and serious hazards and new or varied operations. Keep all records of inspections on file for 5 years.

(5) Coordinate with supervisors to provide technical assistance for eliminating unsafe work practices.

(6) Provide prompt assistance with accident investigation and reporting. Review reports for completeness and accuracy and evaluate adequacy of corrective actions. Follow up to ensure corrective actions are taken.

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(7) Maintain safety records on all near misses/injuries and analyze the unit's accident experience to determine accident patterns and then develop and implement countermeasures.

(8) Provide the commander or director with periodic safety progress reports and information concerning accidents.

(9) Provide assistance for commanders in conducting periodic briefings with supervisors, platoon leaders, and NCOs regarding the objectives of the safety program, methods ofattaining these objectives, and the degree of success expected.

(10) Arrange for incorporation of safety practices in operating procedures, training publications, demonstrations, and exercises to ensure the safety of Army personnel and the public.

(11) Determine the need for and obtain material for safety training, safety promotions, and safety awards.

(12) Report directly to the commander/director concerning all safety and health issues.

m. Responsibilities listed above are for the overall general safety program. Responsibilities for specific areas or activities are provided in subsequent respective chapters addressing that subject.

Chapter 2 Reporting and Investigating Army Accidents

2-1. General. Accident reporting and investigating will be performed per the requirements of AR 385-10, DA Pam 385-40, and this regulation. The commander or supervisor directly responsible for the operation, material, or person(s) involved in an accident will ensure the following:

a. All accidents and near misses are investigated to obtain the facts and circumstances.

b. The appropriate report is prepared on each accident per instructions in this regulation, DA Form 285 (Technical Report US Army Ground Accident), DA Form 285-AB-R (US Army Abbreviated Ground Accident Report (AGAR)), AR 385-10, and DA Pam 385-40. These reports may include DA Form 285, DA Form 285-AB-R, and FK Form 5070-E (Fort Knox DA Civilian Safety Incident Report). The DA Form 285, DA Form 285-AB-R, and FK Form 5070-£ will be forwarded to the ISO no later than 10 working days following the date of the accident. Reports will be reviewed at each level of the unit, directorate, and activity chain ofcommand.

c. The following are minimum requirements for reporting military on-duty injuries:

(1) The DA Form 285 will be used only for reporting Class A and B, on-duty ground accidents. The DA Form 285-AB-R will be used to report all off-duty accidents and all class C and D, on-duty accidents.

(2) For an occupational illness or injury that requires more than first aid treatment or results in lost time from work beyond the day or shift on which it occurred, the unit a Soldier is assigned to will submit a completed DA Form 285-AB-R to the ISO.

d. Reporting of military off-duty injuries. When the injury requires more than first aid treatment or results in 1 or more lost workdays, the unit will submit a DA Form 285-AB-R.

e. For each on-duty fatality, a fully completed, typed, DA Form 285 will be sent through command channels to the ISO. The brigade/regimental commander or director will sign in block 68b. For each off-duty fatality, a fully completed, typed, DA Form 285-AB-R will be sent through command channels to the ISO. These will be signed by the brigade/regimental commander in block 42b.

f. The following criteria will be used in determining duty status. This criterion is for accident reporting purpose only and is not related to compensation or line of duty (LD) determination.

(1) On-duty status applies to Army personnel as listed below:

(a) Physically present at any location where they perform their officially assigned work (includes those activities incident to normal work activities that occur on Army installations, e.g., lunch or coffee break).

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(b) Being transported by government, privately owned, or commercial conveyance for the purpose of perfonning officially assigned work (includes reimbursable travel in private motor vehicles for temporary duty but not routine travel to and from work).

(c) Participation in compulsory sports or physical training activities.

(2) Off-duty status applies to Anny personnel who are not in an on-duty status, whether on or off Army installations.

g. Civilian Injuries. All duty related civilian injuries will be reported, using FK Form 5070 E, within 10 days of an incident/accident. You must consider any injury or illness to be recordable if it results in any of the following: death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. You must also consider a case to meet the general recording criteria if it involves a significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional even if it does not result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. For the purposes of 29 CFR 1904.7 "first aid" means the following:

(1) Using a nonprescnption medication at nonprescription strength (for medications available in both prescription and nonprescription fonn, a recommendation by a physician or other licensed care professional to use a nonprescription medication at prescription strength is considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes).

(2) Administering tetanus immunizations (other immunizations, such as Hepatitis B vaccine or rabies vaccine, are considered medical treatment).

(3) Cleaning, flushing, or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin.

(4) Using wound coverings such as bandages, band-aids, gauze pads, etc., or using butterfly bandages or steri-strips (other wound-closing devices such as sutures, staples, etc., are considered medical treatment).

(5) Using hot or cold therapy.

(6) Using any non-rigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, non-rigid back belts, etc. (devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to immobilize parts of the body are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes).

(7) Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim (e.g., splints, slings, neck collars, back boards, etc.).

(8) Drilling of a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure or draining fluid from a blister.

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(9) Using eye patches.

(10) Removing foreign material from the eye using only irrigation or cotton swab.

(11) Removing splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye by irrigation, tweezers, cotton swabs, or other simple means.

(12) Using finger guards.

(13) Using massages (physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes).

(14) Drinking for the 'reliefofheat stress.

h. Property or Vehicle Damage Accidents. The owning unit will submit a fully completed DA Form 285-AB-R, through channels, to the ISO for all GSA vehicle accidents and other accidents involving tactical vehicles resulting in $2,000 or more property damage.

2-2. Non-reportable Occupational Illnesses and Injuries.

a. Non-occupational Diseases. Injuries associated with non-occupational diseases where the disease itself, not the injury, is the cause of lost time (for example, a minor cut suffered by a hemophiliac, which results in time away from work).

b. Self-inflicted Injuries. Suicides, suicide attempts, or voluntary self-inflicted injuries (for example, Russian roulette).

c. Criminal Assault. Injuries that result from criminal activity where the intent was to inflict injury. These include cases of assault, rape, murder, offenses under Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (but not negligent homicide), voluntary manslaughter, and attempts to commit any of these offenses.

d. Prior-service Injuries. Injuries sustained before entry into service or employment unless they are specifically aggravated by current tenure of service.

e. Strains that result from pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders or minimal stress or strain (for example, simple, natural, nonviolent body positions or actions such as coughing or sneezing).

f. Hospitalization of a person solely for observation/administration purpose and subsequent release.

g. Adverse bodily reactions resulting directly from the use of alcohol or other drugs not administered by or under the direction ofa competent medical authority are not reportable.

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2-3. Fatality Review Board (FRB). An FRB will meet within 14 calendar days of an event to review accidental deaths of all Fort Knox Soldiers, both on and off duty, and on-duty DA civilians. The FRB will address personal data on the victims and individuals involved; pre accident phase (chronological sequence of events occurring within 48 hours before the accident);

synopsis of the accident; causative and contributing factors; an assessment of the unit's safety and accident prevention programs and initiatives; and corrective actions along with recommendations.

a. The FRB will be chaired by the CG, USAARMC and Fort Knox, or in his absence, the deputy commanding general (DCG), chief of staff (Cot'S), or garrison commander (GC).

Membership is comprised of the following and will be supplemented as required:

(1) Chain of command from the first-line supervisor to the brigade commander or equivalent of the unit experiencing the fatality.

(2) Installation safety director.

(3) The MEDDAC commander.

(4) Provost Marshal.

b. In addition to the above members, all colonel-level commanders and directors from across the installation will attend the FRB.

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Chapter 3 Centralized Accident Investigation, Ground (CAIG) Accidents

3w l. General.

a. Class A on-duty accidents, class B on-duty training accidents, and special case accidents as detennined by the Director, Command Safety Office, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), will be investigated by a CAIG investigation board appointed locally or from the US Anny Combat Readiness Center (USACRC).

b A Class A accident is an Army accident in which the total cost of property damage is $1,000,000 or more, or an injury or occupational illness that results in a fatality or pennanent total disability.

c. A Class B accident is an Anny accident in which the total cost of property damage is $200,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000, when an injury or occupational illness results in pennanent partial disability or when three or more personnel are hospitalized as inpatients as the result of a single occurrence.

3w 2. Accident Investigation Boards.

a. The installation commander will appoint the local CAIG board (figure 3-1, this regulation) except when an accident is investigated by the USACRC. The accident investigation board will consist of three members. Additional persons may be appointed as needed for technical expertise. Members of the board will be selected from organizations other than the unit where the accident occurred. The president of the board will be a field grade officer or civilian equivalent. Board members will be relieved ofall duties until the investigation is completed.

b. All CAIG investigation boards will employ general use accident investigation procedures lAW AR 385-10 and DA Pam 385-40 unless directed to do a limited use accident investigation by TRADOC. Investigation reports will include accident causes, contributing factors, actions recommended, and corrective actions taken. An equipment improvement report (EIR) or quality deficiency report (QDR) is required when material failure is a cause or contributing factor.

Reports will be submitted to the ISO no later than 30 days from the date of the accident. A fonnat for appointment orders of CAIG boards is at figure 3w l, this regulation. The board's written report will be kept confidential.

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(Office Symbol)

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Duty Appointment

1. Effective (date), the following personnel are appointed as members of the Accident Investigation Board (Ground):

a. President - (Name, Rank/Grade, and Organization).

b. Recorder - (Name, Rank/Grade, and Organization).

c. Technical Advisors - (if applicable) (Names, Ranks/Grades, and Organizations).

2. Authority. AR 385-10.

3. Purpose. Investigate Army Accident: (Date, Unit, Equipment/Activity).

4. Period. From (Date) until investigation complete.

(Date)

5. Procedures. Board will be conducted following the procedures for a general use or limited use accident investigation if so directed by HQ TRADOC.

(signature) (signature block)

DISTRIBUTION:

Figure 3-1 Appointment Orders of CAIG Boards

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3-3. Responsibilities.

a. Commanders will initiate the following actions upon learning of a Class A or Class B accident:

(1) Immediately notify the installation operations center (IOC). As a minImum, notification should include the information below; however, notification will not be delayed because certain elements are unknown.

(a) Date and time of accident.

(b) Name, social security number, and unit.

(c) Extent of injuries or damage.

(d) Type and location of accident and disposition of injured persons and damaged property.

(e) Hazardous or sensitive materials involved.

(f) Weather conditions at time of the accident.

(g) Brief synopsis of the event. Include alcohol/drug use, if applicable. For motor vehicle accidents, indicate if individual was wearing seat belt and had received accident avoidance training.

(2) Appoint a point of contact (POC) for the investigation and advise the ISO of the name and phone number of the POCo

(3) Ensure the accident site is secured immediately in coordination with MP/Criminal Investigation Detachment (CID) personnel and remains are secured until released by MP and ISO personnel.

(4) Obtain copies of military personnel, medical, and training records for all personnel directly involved in the accident. Civilian records will be obtained on request to CPAC.

(5) Provide witness information (names, ranks, telephone numbers, and summaries of any statements made) to the accident board.

(6) Obtain oil and fuel samples, as requested, from vehicles involved in the accident.

(7) Provide the accident board with a list of military personnel from whom blood and urine samples were taken.

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(8) Coordinate all actions with appropriate authorities for accidents occurring in areas not under Army control.

(9) Secure operational, maintenance, and historical records of equipment involved.

b. The IOC will immediately notify the on-call ISO representative when notified of an accident after regular duty hours.

c. The Directorate of Emergency Services/Law Enforcement Command/MPs is responsible for the below:

(I) Dispatch emergency medical services (EMS).

(2) Provide initial accident site security.

(3) Ensure the accident site is not disturbed until photographs are taken and the accident investigation team arrives and releases the site.

d. The MEDDAC will provide the following:

(l) Evacuation and treatment of injured personnel.

(2) Medical records of personnel involved per provisions of AR 40-66.

(3) As requested, results of blood and urine samples obtained in those cases where a commander directs specimens to be obtained in order to determine whether a Soldier is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or where those specimens are routinely obtained per an autopsy protocol.

e. The DPW is responsible for the following:

(1) Minimize environmental damage. Cleanup of oil, fuel, and other hazardous material spills will be accomplished after coordination with ISO.

(2) Provide, as required, a suitable and secure area for storage of wreckage and perform technical inspection of wreckage.

f. Directorate of Logistics will complete the following:

(1) Test oil and fuel samples and perform technical inspection as requested by the investigation board.

(2) Provide, as required, transportation for USACRC board members for duration of the investigation.

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g. The ISO is responsible for the following:

(1) First notify the CotS, USAARMC, and then the following organizations as required of a Class A or B accident:

(a) USACRC.

(b) TRADOC.

(c) US Anny Forces Command.

(d) OSHA.

(e) Southeast Regional Office.

(f) Other concerned agencies.

(2) Serve as safety POC for the CAIG board.

(3) Ensure preliminary actions required by these instructions are initiated.

(4) Provide information concerning the accident and progress of the investigation to TRADOC Command Safety Office.

(5) Coordinate the activities and reports prepared and submitted by all agencies concerned with the accident and send reports to TRADOC Command Safety Office.

(6) Provide office space for the board.

(7) Provide the board with 1:50,000 maps that include the accident site.

(8) Obtain directives that pertain to the operation being conducted, which resulted in the accident.

(9) Obtain weather statements for the accident board.

(10) Coordinate billeting ofUSACRC team members.

(11) Telephonically notify DPTMS of requirements and qualifications for local board members.

(12) Obtain any special clearances necessary for access to the accident scene by board members.

(13) Arrange for special transportation, if required, to reach the accident scene (i.e., aircraft).

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h. Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security will comply with the below:

(1) Provide a photographer, as required, to assist the board in photographing the accident scene.

(2) Ensure photo lab support to develop, print, and mount color photographs and slides is provided, as required, by the investigation board.

(3) Assist ISO in arranging for accident board special transportation requirements (i.e., aircraft).

i. The Adjutant General (AG) will ensure that personnel records of all military personnel involved in the accident are readily available for review by the accident board. Provide copies, upon request, of specific portions of the records.

j. Commanders and directors of personnel appointed to serve as CAIG board members will ensure that priority is given to accident investigation duties to ensure prompt completion of the investigation.

3-4. Findings and Recommendations. Responsible commanders will be briefed on tentative findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the investigation.

3-5. Collateral Investigations under Provisions of AR 15-6.

a. The USACRC or local safety accident investigation does not relieve commanders of the requirements to conduct a LD investigation or collateral board investigation per AR 15-6 and AR 385-10. However, the LD investigation or collateral board will not interview witnesses or disturb the accident site until authorized to do so by the President, USACRC Accident Investigation Board, or local investigation board president.

b. The CAIG program is not intended to interfere with, impede, or delay law enforcement agencies in the execution of regulatory responsibilities as they apply to the investigation of accidents for a determination of criminal intent or criminal acts. Neither investigation should hamper the other since accompltshment of both investigations is in the best interest of the Army.

Per AR 195-2, Criminal Investigation Activities, law enforcement agencies have priority to witness and access accident sites. The prudent exercise of this priority will permit accomplishment of the CAIG mission, without conflict, with law enforcement requirements.

3-6. Privileged Information. Accident reports and associated documents are privileged information and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain evidence in any disciplinary action.

3-7. Investigation Procedures. An investigation is a systematic examination to disclose all relevant facts. The accident investigation board has two functions as listed below:

a. Determine all established, probable, or suspected factors that caused or contributed to the accident.

b. Evaluate and analyze the acquired information and develop recommendations for actions that will prevent recurrence of similar accidents.

3-8. Board Procedures. The president will take action to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted. They should avoid the tendency to investigate the most readily apparent cause. An inclination to first determine the cause and then investigate to prove the initial conclusion must be avoided. The findings of the board must be based upon a complete and impartial evaluation of all available facts.

a. Basic Phases. The basic criteria for the detailed procedures of investigation may vary with the type of accident. The investigation must be well organized to ensure continuity of effort from the preliminary examination to the submission of the final report. This is most readily accomplished by dividing the investigation into phases.

b. Orientation and Examination Phase. This phase provides the opportunity for a thorough examination of all aspects of the accident.

c. Data Collection Phase. The collection of data is the consolidation of all information acquired and substantiated to include notes, statements, charts, diagrams, and photographs. As information is collected, it should be assembled and consolidated to provide data for analysis.

d. Analysis of Data Phase. If consolidation of data is not accomplished, accurate analysis is difficult or impossible. In addition to assisting in the analysis, consolidation of data will reduce the possibility of error, omission, or lack of attention to a particular area of interest. Only when these deficiencies are known can action be taken to obtain the necessary information before it is lost in salvage of the wreckage, destruction of the accident scene, or unavailability of witnesses.

A careful and complete analysis of data compiled is required to establish the cause of an accident. If this analysis does not clearly establish the cause, all available information will be used to establish probable causes and possible contributing factors.

e. Conclusions Phase. The results of the analysis phase are reflected in the conclusions of the board. Each conclusion must be based on facts that were established during the investigation.

f. Recommendations. The investigation board's recommendations must be the result of mature deliberation based upon factual causes and findings.

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Chapter 4 Prevention of Vehicle Accidents

4-1. Driver Training. All Army motor vehicle (AMV) drivers will be trained and tested per AR 600-55.