Attachment_4_Part_3-_SOP_385-2398_ _16_Jun_14_Range_Mowing_and_Maintenace_Operations-L_Hensley.pdf

US ARMY ABERDEEN TEST CENTER

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-5059

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR

RANGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

TEST CENTER SOP NUMBER: 385-2398 DATE: 16JUNE2014

TECHNICAL REVIEW: 16 JUNE 2016

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: 2 Years

RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL: Medium

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PREPARED BY: -----'"---+--1-l-----______,.o..__----+----- DATE: j4-6 t+ onstruction Branch, 278-5238

REVIEWED BY: ~~~~--------- DATE: }'l&Jt.c 11 OORE, Chief, Field Support Division , 278-6428

SUBMITTED BY: ~~l.L.JC~~------- DATE: 1'\fW(: /'1.

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CONCURRENCE:

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APPROVAL:

SOP 385-2398 16 June 2014

SUPERVISOR'S, TEST OFFICER’S AND EMPLOYEE’S

COMPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS

AND STATEMENTS

All personnel will comply with the procedures and requirements set forth in this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Failure to do so may result in death, personal injury, property damage, and/or damage to equipment entrusted to our care. Individuals who fail to follow this SOP may be subject to disciplinary action.

Any deviation(s) from the procedures set forth herein are not authorized. Changes to this SOP must be coordinated prior to the approval and implementation.

When procedures in this SOP do not adequately or specifically cover the requirements to perform the operation or task safely, the operation or task will not be started, or if in progress, will be halted until the SOP has been changed. The supervisor and/or employee in charge are responsible for notifying all personnel involved in the operation or task of any stoppages associated with this SOP.

Initial training on this SOP will be given to newly assigned workers by their first line supervisor. After this training, the worker must sign the Employee's Statement Form. In addition, prior to each operation/task the supervisor or Test Officer will brief workers on at least the following:

a. Specific task requirements and procedures.

b. Individual responsibilities and safety precautions.

c. Any approved changes to the SOP

SUPERVISOR'S, TEST OFFICER AND

EMPLOYEE STATEMENT

(MUST BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED QUARTERLY)

I have read (or have had read to me) and understand the safety and environmental requirements, personnel and explosive limits (if applicable), work description/methods and inspection requirements necessary to accomplish the operation. My supervisor and/or Test Officer has trained me, and I am familiar with my assignments for the operations covered by the SOP. I agree to abide by these instructions throughout my assignment to the operation.

If the SOP does not cover the methods or the procedures to conduct the operation safely, I will immediately stop the operation and inform my supervisor and/or the worker in charge of the situation.

EMPLOYEE DATE

SOP PREPARER’S

ANNUAL REVIEW

I have reviewed this Standing Operating Procedure. The SOP is technically accurate, work practices have not changed, and proper controls are in place to mitigate all identified hazards.

I have reviewed this Standing Operating Procedure. The SOP is not technically accurate and/or additional hazards have been identified. The following changes are recommended:

(Signature/Date)

1. PURPOSE: To establish a safe operating procedure to maintain ATC ranges in a serviceable condition and to assign responsibility for range sustainment operations (i.e., cutting grass, removing vegetation, etc.).

2. SCOPE: Range sustainment operations are defined as those operations necessary to maintain the range in a serviceable condition (i.e., cutting grass, removing brush, saplings, trees, removing old targets or other unwanted material.) If there are range sustainment operations, other than those that are covered in this SOP that must be performed, then a new risk assessment must be initiated. Operations within the range areas, particularly on recovery and impact positions of the ranges, present an inherent hazard to operations due to possible presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and ammunition components.

THESE CONDITIONS MUST BE RECOGNIZED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY ALL

PERSONNEL CONCERNED, AND EVERY PRECAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO FURNISH

PRACTICAL PROTECTION TO EMPLOYEES AND EQUIPMENT. ALL MOWING

EQUIPMENT WILL HAVE APPROVED ARMOR FOR THE USE OF MOWING OPERATIONS

WITHIN THE RANGE AREAS, UNLESS THE ATC SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

OFFICE DETERMINES OTHERWISE.

3. APPLICABILITY:

a. This SOP applies to all mowing and maintenance operations within Aberdeen and Edgewood area ranges specified in Appendix A so long as the maximum credible event (MCE) does not change (based on semi-annual review). For ranges not specified in Appendix A, or when the MCE changes for a specified range, the applicability of this SOP will be determined. If the assessed MCE is covered by procedures and armored equipment established in this SOP, a memo stating such will be provided to the Safety Office. If the MCE is not covered by procedures and armored equipment established in this SOP, a risk assessment will be prepared.

b. The MCE will dictate what equipment will be used. For areas where UXO is not believed to exist, unarmored mowers and weed whackers may be used. For 40mm projectiles and below, armored tractors, the track excavator with brush hog attached to the 40' boom, and D7/D8 bulldozers may be used. For 120mm mortar and HEAT, the M60 tank with trailing batwing may be used. For MCEs greater than 120mm, remote equipment will be used or controlled burns will be conducted.

c. This SOP will be used in conjunction with other documents to include ATC SOP 385-2048 for destruction of positively identified UXO, Chapter 11 (Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Operations) to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for handling of unidentified UXO, ATC SOP 385-2397 for use of the All Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS), and ATC SOP 385-2389 for processing range debris.

4. RESPONSIBILITY:

a. Chief, Field Support Division will:

(1) Enforce the requirements of this SOP.

(2) Instruct and furnish guidance to subordinates to achieve and maintain safe work practices.

(3) Provide the necessary equipment to sustain the ranges.

b. Chief, Engineering & Construction Branch or Supervisors of workers involved with range sustainment operations are responsible for:

(1) Enforcing the requirements of this SOP.

(2) Instructing and furnishing guidance to subordinates to achieve and maintain safe work practices.

(3) Reviewing the Facilities Service Request in conjunction with Appendix B to determine the applicability for armored mowing.

(4) Providing training on this SOP and ensuring that only qualified personnel are permitted to engage in this operation. Training will include: duties, responsibilities, hazards involved and any special precautions to be observed.

(5) Providing and documenting quarterly update training on this SOP for supervised personnel involved in these operations.

(6) Ensuring that adequate equipment, materials, and tools are provided to obtain maximum efficiency in accomplishing the work.

(7) Ensuring that operating personnel wear the proper protective clothing and equipment.

(8) Coordinating with Range Operations Division and the Safety and Occupational Health Office to determine the most current MCE for the range.

(9) Identifying the specific areas of the ranges that need demolition sweeps either by map or by flag.

c. Chief, High Explosives (HE) Operations Unit will:

(1) Provide personnel to perform routine visual sweeps of range areas that will be scheduled for mowing operations.

(2) Provide an explosive test operator (ETO) to assist the mowing operator during an UXO situation; or have on-site.

(3) Conduct special policing/ maintenance operations in order to clear an area so that other operations, including maintenance or clearing, can be accomplished by reasonable safety practices with specified equipment.

d. Chief, Facilities Team will coordinate/schedule range sustainment operations, to include mowing and trimming in range areas.

e. Range Operations Division is responsible for:

(1) Granting personnel clearances for all movement in range areas, to include the range danger areas.

(2) Determining surface danger zones and adequate protection for personnel.

(3) Establishing the MCE, in coordination with the Safety and Occupational Health Office and other subject matter experts, for ranges (Appendix A) and updating as necessary. Review of the firing records to include “UXOs reported” must be accomplished upon request.

f. Test Officers are responsible for:

(1) Contacting Facilities when range areas need some type of maintenance. Submit a Facilities Service Request to request mowing; provide details such as exact range area, timeframe needed, and a POC. If a REC is required it must be submitted with the Facilities Service Request.

(2) Coordinating the policing of the range (area) to identify any UXO or hazards and report to Range Operations Division.

(3) Ensure that all work conducted on ATC ranges is in compliance with environmental policies and regulations.

g. Facility/Range Managers are responsible for ensuring that all ranges are maintained in a serviceable condition and are capable of supporting testing as well as maintaining the line of sight to target positions on direct fire ranges. Develop risk assessments for range sustainment operations outside the scope of this SOP.

h. Operating and transient personnel are responsible for observing all the applicable requirements of this SOP.

5. LOCATION OF OPERATIONS: All range areas assigned to ATC.

6. PERSONNEL LIMITS:

a. No work crew will consist of less than two employees.

b. Only one person per mower will be permitted in the range area to perform the mowing function. A minimum of two mowers will always be within eye sight of each other while performing the mowing operation in range areas, unless specified otherwise by approved risk assessments to this SOP. If two mowers are not available, one mower can be used with one safety observer at a safe distance.

c. Work crews will be held to the minimum necessary to perform the operation safely and efficiently.

Transients will be limited to personnel having an official interest in the operation.

d. Unrelated operations will not be performed within a minimum of 300 feet or additional distance on the range as prescribed by Range Operations Division and the Safety and Occupational Health Office depending on the operation.

7. MATERIEL LIMITS: Not applicable.

8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

a. GENERAL:

(1) Personnel will wear appropriate hearing protection around mechanical equipment.

(2) Each crew will be furnished a first aid kit, and two members of the crew will be qualified to perform first aid and CPR.

(3) Each range sustainment operation shall be analyzed to determine the need for and type of personnel protective clothing and equipment (PPC&E). PPC&E appropriate for the operation will be worn to include but not be limited to such items as:

• Safety footwear/boots

• Hard hats or helmets

• Safety glasses

• Protective gloves

• Hearing protection

• Fire resistant coveralls, ballistic eyewear, gloves, and helmet when mowing with M60 tank

WARNING

EMPLOYEES WILL NOT TAMPER WITH ANY SAFETY DEVICES OR PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE MODIFIED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL

FROM THE ATC SAFETY MANAGER.

(4) All equipment used for the purpose of maintaining the ranges or firing positions will be operated by trained personnel in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating procedures and its intended purpose.

b. Must operate equipment at all times IAW manufacturers’ guidance. Particular attention will be given to areas with any slopes or inclines.

c. UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO):

(1) Report all unidentified items or potential UXO to the appropriate Range Control Operator.

Suspend all operations immediately upon approach of an electrical storm. Prohibit unnecessary personnel from visiting the operations site.

(2) If the ETO is required to monitor the mowing operation, he or she will be responsible to identify and mark the round. The mower operator will contact the ETO on-duty and relay the location of the suspect materials, i.e. UXO, range debris, etc.

NO ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO MOVE UXO. CONTACT RANGE CONTROL 278-2250.

UXO WILL BE HANDLED IAW SOP 385-2048.

(3) All heavy equipment working in areas that potentially contain UXO will be armored or remotely operated. In operations where more than one armored vehicle will be operating, full 360° protection will be installed on the equipment. The ATC Commander will approve all armored equipment prior to its use.

d. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

(1) A vehicle will be kept immediately available to each crew in a range area. Extreme care will be exercised when using vehicles with catalytic converters in areas of dry vegetation.

(2) No vehicle or items of mechanized equipment will be left unattended while the motor is running or with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Any vehicle or item of equipment which must be left unattended will have the motor turned off and will be parked at least 15 meters (50 ft) from any ammunition or explosive storage site or operation.

SMOKING, OR THE CARRYING OF FLAME-PRODUCING DEVICES AND SMOKING

MATERIALS IS PROHIBITED.

NO REFUELING OF EQUIPMENT WILL TAKE PLACE

WITHIN 100 FEET

OF AMMUNITION AND/OR EXPLOSIVES.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH BURNING EXPLOSIVES OR ANY FIRE WHICH

MIGHT INVOLVE EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS.

DO NOT FIGHT FUEL FIRES.

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE RANGE CONTROL OPERATOR.

9. RANGE REQUIREMENTS:

a. Personnel must obtain a clearance from the appropriate Range Control operator before entering range areas and cancel the clearance upon leaving.

b. Personnel will at no time touch or disturb any unidentified object or UXO. Personnel will notify the appropriate range control operator when UXO are found.

c. When determined by Range Operations Division, based on the type of operations, the location and/or UXO concerns, a Range Control operator will support the range mowing operation. Ready communication by telephone or radio between the range mowing operator and the Range Control operator will be maintained at all times while the mowing operation is active and the crew is still on the range.

Communication will be checked by the work crew upon entering the area and also during the noon hour period.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: In the event of a spill call Range Control Operator, “911,” and the ATC Environmental Division at 278-5294. If safe and feasible, perform spill containment. The user of this SOP is responsible for cleanup of any spill items.

a. Personnel assigned to operations in such an area will be cautioned by their supervisors to wear clothing snugly fastened at neck, wrists, and ankles. Ensure personnel tuck/tape clothing and apply insect repellant to body, in addition, spray clothing with permitherin. NOTE: DO NOT WEAR THE CLOTHING WHILE APPLYING PERMITHERIN. Spray clothing at least 2 hours (dry time) prior to wearing.

b. Frequent inspection should be made by each employee for presence of ticks on the body. Personnel finding a tick embedded in their body should remove the tick immediately and report to the nearest medical facility.

11. ACCIDENT REPORTING:

a. Control hazards to prevent further injury or damage.

b. Take care of personnel. Call “911” if there’s serious injury.

c. Notify Range Control, if applicable. Call A/B-Tower at 278-2250, C-Tower at 278-3553, or Range Central at 436-4471.

d. Notify the Safety and Occupational Health Office by calling the Incident Hotline at 278-3898.

Notify the area/facility manager. Notify the supervisor(s) of the person(s) involved.

e. Secure the scene. Personnel and equipment involved in the incident will remain on site until the government Safety Office Investigator has arrived, investigated, and released the scene. Do not remove anything from the scene.

f. Notify the ATC RSO if radioactive material or DU material is found on-site during sweep or any range sustainment operations.

g. Follow accident reporting procedures contained in ATC Reg 385-2, ATC Safety Program, Chapter

2. Submit a Commander’s Critical Incident Report (CCIR) immediately, but NLT than four hours after the incident.

12. TOOLS: Common hand tools as required.

13. ARMORED AND REMOTE EQUIPMENT: Tractors and/or mowers must have armored equipment as approved by the ATC Commander. Appendix A is a list of approved equipment.

14. FIRST AID EQUIPMENT:

a. First aid kit: 1 per crew, NSN 6545-00-922-1200.

b. Hand sanitizer.

c. One or more containers suitable for washing hands, arms, etc.

d. Insect/tick repellant.

e. Insect sting swabs (MSA or other suitable type).

15. FIRE EQUIPMENT: Fire extinguisher, chemical, 10BC.

16. OPERATING EQUIPMENT: Trucks, trailers, tractors, mowers, magnetometer, tractors, mowing decks, weed eaters and towing vehicles as required. Equipment/vehicle operators will have in their possession a valid operator’s permit for the particular piece of equipment to be operated.

17. PROCEDURE:

a. Range Mowing:

(1) Submit a Facilities Service Request to request mowing service; provide details such as exact range area and timeframe needed.

(2) Facilities will contact Scheduling and Range Sustainment Team.

(3) The Facility/Range Manager will coordinate with the Range Operations Division and HE Operations Unit to determine the necessity for range policing based on the most recent policing, firing activities, and the condition of the vegetation and range area (under water, fairly clear, etc.). If a determination is made that a UXO sweep is required based on firing activities, then the HE Operations Unit will conduct a visual sweep. If the area is overgrown such that a visual sweep is unsafe or would be ineffective, then the area will be cleared using the ARTS, remote excavator, or remote Kubota tractor.

(4) Once the area is cleared, Facilities will coordinate the operation in the following sequence:

(a) Coordinate with Plans & Operations Dir, Engineering & Construction Branch to mow the area.

(b) Contact Scheduling and Range Sustainment Team to schedule the area for mowing.

(5) When range areas are being mowed, the Chief, HE Operations Unit will determine when an ETO needs to remain on-site or be available on-call to respond when an ammunition item or unidentified object is unearthed or discovered. The mowing crew and the explosives test operator will maintain close liaison during the operation.

(6) Before entering a range area, the supervisor or worker-in-charge of range mowing operations will obtain personnel clearance from the range control operator. This clearance must be cancelled immediately upon vacating the area. Entrance to and exit from a work area will not be accomplished by any road or route other than that specified by the control tower operator, and no employee will leave the assigned work area without proper clearance.

(7) If any unidentified object or UXO is found, the supervisor/worker –in-charge will mark its location and contact Range Control.

(8) Remove and process range debris IAW ATC SOP 385-2389.

(9) Weed Whacking Operations Only: If areas need to be weed whacked, contact ATC Facilities.

Facilities will coordinate with Chief, Engineering & Construction Branch. Weed whacking will only occur in cleared areas and NOT in UXO contaminated areas. Areas can be cleared up to ten feet around buildings. The Chief, Engineering & Construction Branch is responsible for scheduling these operations when they are in range areas.

b. Maintenance Operations With:

(1) Tractors, Excavators, and M60 (Unarmored and Armored, Manned and Remote):

(a) Load equipment onto trailer for transport to work site (or to shop after operations are completed).

(b) Transport equipment to/from work site.

(c) Unload equipment at work site (or at shop after operations are completed).

(d) Mow or clear vegetation with equipment using the process identified in the Job Hazard Analysis presented in Appendix C.

(2) Tree Felling (Chain Saw):

(a) Carry the saw to the work zone.

(b) Select tree and assess hazards.

(c) Start saw, plan and cut escape route using the process identified in the Job Hazard Analysis presented in Appendix C.

(d) Insert felling cuts and wedges (if necessary).

(f) Fell tree.

(3) Dozer, Grading and Backhoe:

(a) Load equipment onto trailer for transport to work site (or to shop after operations are completed).

(b) Transport equipment to/from work site.

(c) Unload equipment at work site (or at shop after operations are completed).

(d) Range preparation and sweeps.

(e) Scrape area with shielded dozer using the process identified in the Job Hazard Analysis presented in Appendix C.

WARNING:

USE DILIGENCE WHEN REMOVING OR UPROOTING STUMPS AND LOGS. UXO MAY

BE BURIED UNDERNEATH OR EMBEDDED IN TO ROOTBALLS.

18. ELECTRICAL STORMS:

a. During normal duty hours, the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Atmospheric Effects Branch will notify B Tower and the ATC Safety and Occupational Health Office of approaching lightning storms. The Atmospheric Effects Branch will identify whether the storm affects Aberdeen Area, Edgewood Area, or both areas and will also specify the time frame that the storm is threatening. The Atmospheric Effects Branch will not call back unless the specified time frame is changed.

b. Upon notification, the B Tower operator will notify all the other tower operators and the towers will halt all firing/explosive operations under their control during the period of lightning threat. The B Tower operator will also ensure that the lightning advisory is broadcast over the radio on the ALL ranges announcement channel to ensure other operations, as needed, are notified.

c. The Safety and Occupational Health Office will notify the Chief, Ammunition Test Division, Simulated Environments Branch, Experimental Ammunition Branch , High Explosives Operations Unit, and Weapons Facilities Division to suspend operations. All personnel will retire to an approved shelter/building when notified.

19. REFERENCES: ATC SOP 385-2048; ATC SOP 385-2384, ATC SOP 385-2389, ATC SOP 385- 2397, ATC Reg 385-2, APG-R 385-1.

APPENDIX A

ARMORED AND REMOTE EQUIPMENT

The MCE (see Appendix B) will dictate what equipment will be used. The following is a list of approved equipment for various MCEs:

a. For 40mm projectiles, 120mm (fragments only), and below:

(1) Armored Kubota TMP-7383

(2) Armored Kubota TMP-7384

(3) Armored John Deere TMP-4208

(4) Armored Ford TMP-4261 tractors

(5) Track Excavator with Attachments to the 40' Boom

(6) D7/D8 bulldozer

b. For 120mm mortar or HEAT (fragments and blast): the M60 Tank with trailing batwing will be used.

c. For MCEs greater than 120mm:

(1) Remote Controlled Excavator

(2) Remote Controlled Kubota Tractor, or ARTS will be used. Otherwise, controlled burns will be conducted.

Maximum Credible Event Determination Only for ATC Range Areas Mowed with Armored Equipment, Remotely, Controlled burns, and tank with pull behind batwing mower.

(Note: These determinations are based on limited historical knowledge of range history and subject to change based on testing, UXO clearance operations, etc. and should be verified with Range Operations, Safety, HE Team prior to other operations.)

Controlled Range Fire Management will also be another tool for clearing and revitalizing range areas. Ten feet around facilities does not require armored mowing.

ABERDEEN AREA:

RANGE MAXIMUM

CREDIBLE

EVENT (MCE)

RISK

ASSESSMENT

CODE

(RAC)

MOWED AREA

REMARKS

RESIDUAL

RAC

Old Bombing Field 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored tractors from Old Baltimore Rd to Mahan’s Bombproof. OBF continues to be vitalized by visual inspections, disking operations (unarmored) around demo area, burn pans and fire breaks.

IE

Old Drop Tower 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored tractors along road shoulders, down the lane to tower and around firing pad.

IE

Chilbury Grenades ID Armored tractors along shoulders/pads/cemetery. No Active Impacts.

IIE

New Bombing Field 155mm HE ID Restricted to controlled range burn or remote operations.

Impact Range Area.

IIIE

Briar Point Pond, Position 2, Position 3 and GRS

120mm/HE ID Armored tractors. After HE Unit has performed a visual sweep an unarmored mower may be used around bldgs.

No Active Impacts.

IE

Abbey Point 155mm HE ID Restricted to controlled range burn or remote operations.

Impact Range Area.

IIIE

Underwater Test Facility (UTF)

N/A N/A Un-armored mowing operations are restricted to Berm/Bank areas only (clean dirt fill surrounds the entire complex).

N/A

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RISK

ASSESSMENT

CODE

(RAC)

MOWED AREA

REMARKS

RESIDUAL

RAC

Littoral Warfare N/A N/A Un-armored mowing operations are restricted to areas around LWE and surrounding buildings (clean-dirt fill surrounds the entire complex).

NA

Romney Creek Range 120mm/Mortar HE IIC For areas above Firing House: Armored mowing operations from edge of road to wood line For areas at and below Firing House: Armored mowing in front of Firing House, 40’ arm mower along road shoulders only.

IID

AA5 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored mowing restricted to road shoulders, building areas, and field behind 500 meter pad. Static detonation range.

IE

Poverty Island 40mm HE IIC Un-armored mowing around building areas only. Center of field and beyond test area requires armored tractors.

Static detonation range.

IIID

Michaelsville Ranges 40mm HE IIC Armored tractors in down range positions. Un-Armored tractors around building areas.

IIID

Light Rifle Range 40mm HE IIC Armored tractors in down range areas. Un-armored mowers behind firing line toward road.

IIID

Ford's Farm 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored tractors from Old Baltimore Rd to Ford’s Farm entrance gate. Un-armored inside Superbox compound.

IE

9600 Recovery Field 155mm HE ID Restricted to controlled range burn only. Impact Range Area.

IE

Main Front 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored mowers from behind firing position to 1000 meters. Beyond 1000 meters will require remote mowing or controlled burns or Tank with batwing.

IE

Trench Warfare 120mm/Mortar HE ID Armored mowers from behind firing position to 1000 meters. Beyond 1000 meters will require remote mowing, controlled burns or tank with batwing.

IE

EVENT (MCE)

RISK

ASSESSMENT

CODE

(RAC)

MOWED AREA

REMARKS

RESIDUAL

RAC

MOUT - Building Area N/A N/A Un-armored mowing restricted to around building areas only up range.

N/A

MOUT -Outdoor Range Area

40mm IIC Armored mowing operations towards 500 meters and below on shoulders and pad areas. Any other down range must be remote mowing, controlled burned or tank with pull behind batwing mower.

IIID

High Velocity Range/Barricade C

120mm/HE ID Armored mowing operations from barricade to 500 meters. Mowing operations below 500 meters will require remote mowing, controlled range burns or tank with pull behind batwing mower.

IE

Ballistic Range to Light Armor Range

40mm IIC Armored mowers required. IIID

R-18 Spesutie Island 40mm IIC Armored mowers required. IIID BTD/Recoilless Range

A/AA3/NRHF

120mm/HE ID Armored mowers required down range areas. (AA3 no mowing beyond the sand berm and wood line to wood line.)

IE

Recoilless Range B 120mm/HE ID Remote mowing required until the area is swept. From the firing house down range to 500 meters armored mowers required.

IE

Airbases 3,5 40mm IIC Armored mowers required. IIID Airbase 8,9 40mm Unarmored mowers required in designated area.

Ballistic Range – Around Firing Position and Control Room

N/A N/A Demo to visually sweep before first and after last mowing of the season or as requested. Unarmored mowing around control room, firing positions, between separation berm (between Ballistic Range and New Barricade) and waterfront to the East.

Un-armored mowing In front of firing position no further downrange than duded area signs (ditch) currently in place. See map.

N/A

1. The annotated Red area can be mowed with un-armored mowers.

2. The Blue Hatched approach area just before the access circle will initially be mowed with armored mowers and then swept for surface UXO before being mowed with un-armored mowers.

3. A Surface UXO Sweep will be conducted yearly, in the Blue Hatched approach area, prior to resuming un-armored mowing.

EDGEWOOD AREA

EVENT (MCE)

RISK

ASSESSMENT

CODE

(RAC)

MOWED AREA

REMARKS

RESIDUAL

RAC

C Field, to include Bunkers

84mm ID Armored mowing operation at shoulders and pad area. IE

L Field Rocket motors IIID Armored mowing operations required. IVD H Field 120mm/HE ID Armored mowers for turning circle to 1000 meters.

Beyond 1000 meters remote controlled mowing or controlled burn or tank with pull behind batwing.

Unarmored mowers for building areas.

IE

I Field 120mm/mortar ID Armored mowers required along shoulders and road ways to include the vertical firing positions.

IE

D Field 120mm/HE ID Only mow along the shoulders and roadways. Armored mowers required.

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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE/OPERATION: 385-2398 - RANGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

1. Review this JHA during daily safety meeting

2. Ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are available and serviceable. Including but not limited to:

� Excavator w/ 40 feet boom and attachments � Remote Excavator/Control Station � Unarmored tractors w/attachments � Armored tractors w/attachments � Remote Kubota tractor w/ attachments

� ARTS

� M60 w/ batwing � D7/D8 Dozer � Grader � Backhoe � Dump trucks � Hydro seeder

� Chainsaw � Weed-whacker � Trencher � Roller � Red Flashing Light (as required) � Digging Permit � Range Work Request � Radios � Road blocks (as required) � Rope/Straps

� ANSI approved eye/foot protection � ANSI approved hearing protection (as required) � Hardhat (with face-shield as required) � Gloves � Fire resistant coveralls, helmet, ballistic eyewear, and gloves (M60) � Insect repellant � Sunscreen � First aid kit

A. UXO SWEEPS

BASIC JOB STEPS EXISTING POTENTIAL HAZARD RISK CORRECTIVE MEASURES RISK

1. Explosive Operations Unit conduct visual UXO sweeps.

1. Encountering UXO and unplanned detonation resulting in death or serious injury.

ID 1a. Only personnel trained and certified in accordance with ATC Reg 350-8 will conduct UXO sweeps. Review SOP 385-2384 for visual surface sweeps.

1b. Perform visual surface sweep:

• Notify Range Control/obtain clearance.

• Establish clear zones

• Sweep area to include buffer zones

• UXO will be handled IAW SOP 385-

2048.

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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE/OPERATION: 385-2398 - RANGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

BASIC JOB STEPS EXISTING/POTENTIAL HAZARD RISK CORRECTIVE MEASURES RISK

B. MOWING OPERATIONS WITH TRACTORS, EXCAVATORS, AND M60 (UNARMORED AND ARMORED, MANNED AND REMOTE AS

PRESCRIBED IN APPENDIX A

1. Load equipment onto trailer for transport to work site (or to shop after operations are completed).

1. Slip, trip, fall from, caught between, struck by, strains and sprains.

IIIC 1a. Personnel will follow appropriate SOPs and industry standards to include ground guides when backing equipment on/off transport vehicle.

1b. Use proper lifting techniques.

1c. Use proper PPE

• Safety footwear/boots

• Hard hats or helmets

• Safety glasses

• Protective gloves

• Hearing protection

• Fire resistant coveralls, ballistic eyewear, gloves, and helmet when mowing with M60 tank

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2. Transport equipment to/from work site.

2a. Equipment falls off the transport vehicle during transportation to/from work site.

2b. Crew enters a restricted test area resulting in death and/or serious injury.

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2a. Equipment will be secured IAW DOT standards.

2b. Obtain clearance from range control prior to entering the work area.

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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE/OPERATION: 385-2398 - Range MOWING and MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

3. Unload equipment at work site (or at shop after operations are completed).

3. Slip, trip, fall from, caught between, struck by, strains and sprains.

IIIC 3a. Personnel will follow appropriate SOPs and industry standards to include ground guides when backing equipment on/off transport vehicle.

3b. Use proper lifting techniques.

3c. Use proper PPE

• Safety footwear/boots

• Hard hats or helmets

• Safety glasses

• Protective gloves

• Hearing protection

• Fire resistant coveralls, ballistic eyewear, gloves, and helmet when mowing with M60 tank

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4. Mow or clear vegetation with equipment.

4. Striking or disturbing UXO resulting in death and/or serious injury.

ID 4a. Select appropriate equipment for terrain and MCE IAW Appendix A.

4b. Perform PMCS on all equipment.

4c. Utilize trained and properly licensed equipment operators.

4d. All other personnel will be at least 300 feet away when operating in a UXO area.

4e. Only the minimum number of personnel necessary to conduct the operation will be in the immediate operational area

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE/OPERATION: 385-2398 - Range MOWING and MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

BASIC JOB STEPS EXISTING/POTENTIAL HAZARD RISK CORRECTIVE MEASURES

4. Mow or clear vegetation with equipment (cont’d).

4. Striking or disturbing UXO resulting in death and/or serious injury (cont’d).

FOR UXO AREA, THE TRACTOR

WILL MOW WITH THE DECK NO

LOWER THAN 6” ABOVE THE

GROUND ONLY IN AREAS VISUALLY

SWEPT FOR UXO.

4f. Equipment operator will be vigilant in ensuring blades do not gouge the ground surface if mowing over uneven terrain.

4g. Use proper PPE (i.e. gloves, helmet, eye protection, double hearing protection, long pants, long sleeve shirts, tick spray). In UXO areas wear, fire resistant coveralls, ballistic eyewear, gloves, and helmet when mowing with M60 tank

4h. Operators will do a visual inspection and use caution when mowing around poles or other obstacles in the work area.

4i. If equipment is excessively sinking into the surface of a UXO area, the equipment operator must consult with the High Explosives Operations Unit personnel to determine if mowing can safely resume.

4j. No operation will be performed when an electrical storm is in the immediate vicinity.

Personnel should seek shelter in the nearest building/vehicle. A 30 minute waiting period from the last of the lightning seen to the resumption of operation.

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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS JOB TITLE/OPERATION: SOP 385-2398 - Range MOWING and MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

4. Mow or clear vegetation with equipment (cont’d).

4. Striking or disturbing UXO resulting in death and/or serious injury (cont’d).

4k. High Explosives Operations Unit personnel will be on-site in the event of a breakdown or discovery of UXO.

Immediately cease mowing operations if UXO or unidentified debris is found. High Explosives Operations Unit personnel will remain on-site or be on-call when working in an UXO area.

C. TREE FELLING (CHAIN SAW)

1. Carry the saw to the work zone. 1. Tripping hazards resulting in sprain/strains or contusions.

IIIC 1. Engage chain brake when walking with saw.

BE ATTENTIVE TO TERRAIN

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2. Select tree and assess hazards 2. Failure to adequately assess felling conditions can result in severe injury or death from failing “widow makers:, snags, or dead limbs.

ID 2. Plan and cut escape route. IE

3. Start saw, plan and cut escape route.

3a. Overexertion, sprains and strains to the back.

3b. Lacerations due to chain engaging when saw starts.

3c. Limbs can be under pressure and release when cut, striking operator.

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3a. Stretch prior to starting saw. Make a smooth even pull on the starter rope.

3b. Always start the saw on the ground with the chain brake engaged.

3c. Free all limb and debris that is caught up before trimming.

4. Insert felling cuts and wedges (if necessary).

4. Chainsaw kickback, possible laceration or amputation. Possible foreign body in eye from debris being thrown by chainsaw.

IIC 4a. Ensure each saw is equipped with a functional anti-kickback device and chain brakes.

4b. Maintain a firm grip on saw at all times.

4c. Avoid sawing with the bar tip.

4d. Keep saw sharp and run at high speed when entering and leaving the cut.

4e. Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and face shield.

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5. Fell tree. 5. Severe injuries or death to operation/helper from tree falling and/or being struck by falling debris.

ID 5a. Maintain correct body position in relation to direction of tree being felled.

5b. Operation should not take his/her eyes off the tree until it is on the ground.

5c. Helper must maintain correct distance from the operator when cutting and when tree is being felled.

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D. WEED WACKING

1, Start weed whacker. 1. Overexertion, sprains and strains to the back. IIIC 1. Stretch prior to starting equipment. Make a smooth even pull on the starter rope

2. Cut grass. 2a. Insect bites and minor cuts.

2b. Lacerations from string/blade. Tripping hazards resulting in sprain/strains or contusions. Foreign body in eye from debris being thrown.

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2a. Use proper PPE (tape, tuck) pant legs, wear , safety glasses, tyvek, long sleeves, gloves, insect repellant, spray clothing with permitherin. Use buddy system to check for ticks.

2b. Avoid gouging the ground surface or striking rocks and debris that may be thrown.

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BASIC JOB STEPS EXISTING/POTENTIAL HAZARD RISK CORRECTIVE MEASURES RISK

E. DOZER, GRADING AND BACKHOE

1. Load equipment onto trailer for transport to work site (or to shop after operations are completed).

1. Slip, trip, fall from, caught between, struck by, strain and sprains.

IIIC 1a. Personnel will follow appropriate SOPs and industry standards to include ground guides when backing equipment on/off transport vehicle.

1b. Use proper lifting techniques.

1c. Use proper PPE (i.e. gloves, hardhats).

IIID

2. Transport equipment to/from work site.

2a. Equipment falls off the transport vehicle during transportation to/from work site.

IID 2a. Equipment will be secured IAW DOT standards.

E. DOZER, GRADING, BACKHOE, AND TRENCHING OPERATIONS

2b. Crew enters a restricted test area resulting in death and/or serious injury.

IID 2b. Obtain clearance from Range Control prior to entering the work area.

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3. Unload equipment at work site (or at shop after operations are completed).

3. Slip, trip, fall from, caught between, struck by, strains and sprains.

IIIC 3a. Personnel will follow appropriate SOPs and industry standards to include ground guides when backing equipment on/off transport vehicle.

3b. Use proper lifting techniques.

3c. Use proper PPE (i.e. gloves, hardhats)

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4. Range preparation and sweeps. 4. High Explosives Operations Unit constantly on-site.

Dig permit required.

5. Scrape area with shielded dozer (cont’d).

WARNING: USE DILIGENCE

WHEN REMOVING OR UP

ROOTING STUMPS AND

LOGS. UXO MAY BE BURIED

UNDERNEATH OR

EMBEDDED IN THE

ROOTBALLS.

5. Encountering UXO while scraping unplanned detonation resulting in death and or serious injury to operator from fragmentation blast effect (cont’d).

ID 5a. ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL WILL

VACATE THE AREA.

5b. Dozer operation will don approved hardhat, eye and foot protection.

5c. Dozer operator will maintain radio contact with on site EOD team.

5d. Blade depth shall not exceed 3”. Avoid sharp pivots that may gouge earth greater than 3”.

5f. Scan area for unearthed UXO:

• Scan tracks for lodged UXO.

• Cease movement, dismount opposite site under discovery. Notify EOC support/tower operator.

• Push spoils into cleared buffer areas

• Scan spoils

• Cease movement, dismount opposite site under discovery. Notify EOC support/tower operator.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH UXO FROM

AREA.

• Hydro-seed areas as directed by Environmental

Division.

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