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1 *Fort Rucker Regulation DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY GARRISON, FORT RUCKER FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA Fort Rucker Regulation 28 November 2003 No Safety SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SECTION 1. SECTION 2. SECTION 3. Paragraph Page GENERAL Purpose Policy Scope Responsibilities Reports of Unsafe or Unhealthful Conditions Safety Training and Education Safety Inspections Hazard Abatement Program Exposure Reports Emergency Action Plans Safety Awards Installation Childcare Safety Recreational Safety ACCIDENT REPORTING Purpose Responsibilities Investigation and Reporting of Accidents Instructions for Preparation of DA Form 285-AB-R (AGAR) Instructions for Preparation of DA Form 285, On-duty Class A and B Accidents GROUND PRE-ACCIDENT PLAN Purpose Plan Evaluation Initial Accident Report First Responders Secondary Responders Other Agencies Incident Commander Command Notification Procedures Termination of Emergencies Implementing Instructions Guard Force Accident Site Hazards and Countermeasures Ground Accident Alert Roster *This regulation supersedes U.S. Army Aviation Center (USAAVNC) Regulations 385-2, 30 June 1989; 385-3, 19 October 1990; 385-4, 30 September 1991; 385-5, 13 June 1992; 385-6, 6 July 1993; 385-7, 29 July 1994; and 385-8, 1 April Fort Rucker Reg November

2 SECTION 4. SECTION 5. SECTION 6. SECTION 7. SECTION 8. SECTION 9. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM Army Driver Improvement Program (ADIP) Preventing Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Accidents Seasonal Driver Training POV Inspections POV Task Force Motorcycle Safety HAZARD COMMUNICATION Purpose Responsibilities RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM Purpose General Responsibilities CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM Purpose Responsibilities Procedures Procedures, Permit Required, Controlled Hazard (PRCH) Spaces Procedures, Permit Required, Non-Controlled Hazard (PRNH) Spaces RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM Purpose General Responsibilities Control of Radiation Sources Requisitioning and Transfer Receipt and Transport Personal Safety Emergencies Lasers RISK MANAGEMENT Purpose General Responsibilities Procedures Risk Management Process Approval of Risk Management Worksheet SECTION 10. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROGRAM Purpose General Responsibilities Training Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

3 SECTION 11. PERSONAL PROTECIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Purpose Definitions Policy Responsibilities General Procedures Eye Protection Foot Protection Training SECTION 12. SPECIAL EMPHASIS AREAS General Motorpool Operations Precautions Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Bloodborne Pathogens Electrical Hazards Machine Safety Tripping Hazards/Railings Painting Stairs and Walkways Prevention of Seasonal Accidents SECTION 13. FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE SAFETY General Pre-Exercise Actions Convoy Operations Tactical Vehicle Safety Operational Phase After Actions Safety Review SECTION 14. EXPLOSIVES SAFETY General Responsibilities Ammunition Transport Routes Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Submissions Ammunition Storage and Unit Arms Rooms Inspections Waivers and Exceptions Field Storage SECTION 15. CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN (LABORATORY) Purpose Responsibilities Spills and Accidents Laboratory Emergency Procedures Emergency Warnings Fort Rucker Reg November

4 SECTION 16. ADDITIONAL DUTY SAFETY OFFICERS (ADSO) Purpose Scope Responsibilities Inspections and Surveys SECTION 17. SAFETY COUNCILS Aviation Safety Council Command Sergeant Major Safety Action Council POV Taskforce Fort Rucker Occupational Safety and Health and Advisory Council (FROSHAC) APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY 82 B. RESOURCES 86 C. SAFETY AWARDS MATRIX 87 D. RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET 88 4 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

5 SECTION 1 GENERAL 1-1. PURPOSE. This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for implementation and evaluation of the U.S Army Garrison and Fort Rucker Accident Prevention Program. An explanation of terms and abbreviations used in this regulation are contained in the glossary at appendix A POLICY. To implement an accident prevention program that will reduce manpower and materiel losses. Decision makers at all levels will employ risk management approaches to preclude unacceptable risks to the safety and health of personnel and property SCOPE. This regulation is applicable to all elements of this command and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (NG) units supported by Fort Rucker. Tenant Commands and Activities will establish host tenant agreements to cover specific issues necessary to implement their accident prevention programs in accordance with (IAW) requirements unique to their major command RESPONSIBILITIES. a. The Fort Rucker Commander is the Installation Safety Officer. b. The Garrison Commander exercises overall staff responsibility for the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Rucker, Safety Program. The Garrison Safety Manager will act on behalf of the Garrison Commander in discharging the duties associated with this responsibility. c. The Garrison Safety Manager will-- (1) Serve as the principal staff advisor, technical consultant and coordinator to the command and staff in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating all safety program elements within the command. (2) Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for conducting aggressive safety programs at all levels of command. (3) Provide the technical and professional assistance necessary to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors and conditions. (4) Ensure the safety program meets all Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), Headquarters and Southeast Regional Office (SERO), and/or Installation Management Agency (IMA), standards. (5) Monitor the Occupational Health Program and maintain a working relationship with the Chief, Preventive Medicine Service. (6) Establish and maintain close liaisons with other staff agencies to ensure maximum cooperation in the areas of fire protection, environmental protection, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and range control. (7) Provide technical assistance for selected, non-aviation related accident investigations and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. (8) Collect, analyze, and disseminate information concerning the accident experience of the Garrison, Fort Rucker and its subordinate elements, and recommend corrective measures where warranted by adverse accident rates or trends. Fort Rucker Reg November

6 (9) Review operating plans, procedures, manuals, directives, and other instructions to ensure incorporation of risk management. (10) Review plans for proposed demonstrations, exhibits, exercises, and activities to ensure the safety of both DA personnel and the public. (11) Conduct Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspections (SASOHIs) of all Fort Rucker units to include tenant activities. d. Commanders/directors will-- (1) Act as Safety Officers for their organizations. (2) Appoint a Primary Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO), on orders, to assist them in discharging the duties associated with this responsibility. (3) Ensure ADSOs are designated on orders for each directorate, and each echelon of command down to company level. All designated personnel will receive training and develop the skills necessary to perform the duties associated with this position. Upon appointment, designated safety personnel will attend the first available ADSO Course. The Garrison Safety Office will offer the ADSO course each quarter, or as needed. (4) Publicize all channels for reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions. (5) Develop, in writing, and implement a comprehensive accident prevention program, which encompasses all operations and activities within the organization. An essential aspect of the program is the establishment of risk assessments of operations, and management of risks that cannot be practically eliminated. (6) Establish procedures to ensure those personnel at all levels that have safety-related tasks associated with their jobs are identified; and that their duty assignments and job descriptions clearly reflect these responsibilities. Based on clear identification and assignment of safety tasks, commanders and directors will monitor the degree of accomplishment of these responsibilities. Safety duties will be included in the Civilian Performance Plan, Officer Evaluation Report Support Form, and other appropriate performance standards for all military and civilian supervisory personnel and safety officers. (7) Fully investigate all accidents that result in injury, or damage to government property, (unless already investigated by the Garrison Safety Office) and take positive command action to preclude occurrence of similar accidents. Require timely reporting of accidents IAW Army Regulation (AR) , Accident Reporting and Records, and this regulation. (8) Ensure appropriate safety training is provided for all personnel. (9) Ensure safety inspections are performed. (10) Integrate risk management into all operations and training. (11) Chair organization safety committee meetings. Meetings should be conducted at least semiannually. (12) Ensure safety is adequately addressed in all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Memorandums of Instruction (MOIs). e. The ADSOs will -- (1) Attend the ADSO Course provided by the Garrison Safety Office. 6 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

7 (2) Become familiar with all applicable safety regulations, safety requirements for the command, the principles of risk management and accident prevention, and safety aspects included in SOP field manuals (FMs), technical manuals (TMs), etc. (3) Interpret safety policies for the commander, supervisors and subordinate safety personnel. (4) At a minimum, conduct and document quarterly safety inspections of low hazard administrative work areas, and will accompany a member of the Garrison Safety Office on one Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspection annually. (5) Provide technical assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and conditions. (6) Conduct thorough investigations of accidents that occur within their organizations, and ensure that submitted accident reports are timely, complete, accurate, and contain valid and appropriate recommended corrective actions. (7) Maintain appropriate safety records and analyze the organization s accident experience to determine accident patterns to ensure effective targeting of preventive efforts. (8) Supply the commander/director with periodic safety progress reports. (9) Conduct, or provide assistance for commanders/directors to conduct periodic briefings with supervisors, platoon leaders, and Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) regarding the objectives of the safety program, methods of obtaining these objectives, and the degree of success expected in achieving these objectives. (10) Monitor incorporation of safe practices in operating procedures, training publications, demonstrations and exercises. (11) Ensure effective risk assessment and risk management techniques are being utilized by personnel at all levels. (12) Determine the need for and obtain material for safety training. (13) Schedule, attend, and record periodic organization safety committee meetings. (14) Establish and maintain an organizational safety and occupational health bulletin board. (15) Provide safety training and safety briefings for employees. f. Supervisors will-- (1) Ensure work conditions and procedures within their area of responsibility conform to accepted safety standards. (2) Ensure all safety, fire, or occupational health-related work orders are submitted on a DA Form 4283, Facilities Engineering Work Request, and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office for assignment of a risk assessment code prior to submission to the Directorate of Engineering and Logistics (DEL). (3) Ensure the Garrison Safety Office is notified of all accidents and injuries and that required accident report forms are completed. In case of civilian injuries/illnesses, supervisors will complete worker s compensation Fort Rucker Reg November

8 forms and submit them to the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) Administrator, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. (4) Provide light duty work for those individuals placed in, or recommended for, restricted work activity by competent medical authority. (5) Conduct safety meetings to stimulate employee interest in safety and keep records of the meetings. (6) Conduct informal walk-through of work area within your departments to identify hazards. Correct deficiencies, and maintain property and equipment in safe operating condition at all times. (7) Ensure workers use and maintain all personal protective clothing and equipment specified for safe performance of duty. (8) Conduct and document all safety and occupational health training, to include personal protective equipment training, provided to employees. (9) Complete a job safety analysis for all repetitive hazardous work and maintain on file for periodic review and modification as necessary. Analyses will be completed with the participation and input of employees. g. Military and civilian personnel will-- (1) Follow all instructions and, when required, use and maintain all personal protective equipment and protective devices provided. (2) Develop safe working habits by adhering to established safe practices, procedures, and directives which are designed to prevent workplace accidents and injuries, and to protect material, equipment and facilities. (3) Contribute suggestions to supervisors, which may assist in accident prevention and, in general, take an active part in the organization accident prevention program. (4) Report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions to supervisory personnel as soon as they are observed. (5) Use authorized official time to participate in the activities provided for in Section 19 of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Program and Related Matters. h. Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical Center (USAAMC), will-- (1) Provide evaluation and treatment for personnel sustaining on-the-job injuries. (2) Establish an Occupational Health Program to include medical surveillance. (3) Coordinate occupational health functions with the Garrison Safety Manager. (4) Provide an Industrial Hygiene Program IAW AR 40-5, Preventive Medicine Service, and DA Pamphlet , Industrial Hygiene Program, to include: hazards. (a) Surveying operations, reviewing designs, and making recommendations for controlling health 8 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

9 (b) Assigning risk assessment codes (RACs) to the health hazards identified IAW AR , The Army Safety Program, and providing the information to the Garrison Safety Office for inclusion into abatement plans. (c) Conducting a health education program. (5) Conduct pre-placement, periodic, and termination medical evaluations of employees. The type of examination and monitoring conducted is based upon potential exposures to hazards. duty. (6) Advise supervisors on any medical restrictions placed upon employees to include light or limited (7) Advise the Garrison Safety Manager, and respective organization of any changes in the health of an employee that may be caused by workplace exposures. i. The DEL will-- (1) Provide the Garrison Safety Office with all plans for new construction; modifications to existing buildings, ranges, and training areas; and changes in vehicular roadway design and traffic flow patterns. (2) Review all DA Forms 4283s, in which a risk assessment code is assigned for safety, occupational health, or fire hazards. (3) Ensure an adequate system is established to monitor the prioritization, scheduling, and completion of DA Forms 4283 that have safety, health, or fire hazard implications REPORTS OF UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHFUL CONDITIONS. a. Personnel have the right to report unsafe and unhealthful conditions directly to installation safety and health officials. However, they are highly encouraged to use the normal chain-of-command by initially notifying first-line supervisors. b. Personnel desiring to report such conditions directly to the Garrison Safety Office may do so either orally, or by written report using DA Form 4755, Employee Report of Alleged Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions. c. Procedures for using DA Form 4755 are as follows: (1) Submit reports to the Garrison Safety Office. (2) Personnel submitting the reports may request anonymity if they desire. report. (3) The originator, if known, will be provided a response within 10 workdays following receipt of the (4) If the originator is dissatisfied with the response, he/she may appeal to the Garrison Commander. (5) Other appeals are available through procedures described in AR , and 29 CFR Part SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION. a. The OSHA required training will be: Fort Rucker Reg November

10 (1) Nonsupervisory personnel training. Training will be appropriate to the work being performed. It also includes informing employees of complaint procedures and their rights and obligations under this regulation. This training is conducted and documented by the supervisor. (2) Additional Duty/Assistant Safety Officer orientation. The training is provided by the Garrison Safety Office and will consist of training necessary for preparing designated personnel to meet the obligations of the position to include: Army Safety Policy, ADSO Responsibilities, Hazard Identification, Risk Management, Hazard Abatement, Accident Reporting, and Safety Inspections. The Garrison Safety Office will conduct this orientation training and provide attendees with documentation of attendance. (3) Supervisory training. Newly assigned supervisors will enroll in the Supervisor Development Correspondence Course administered through the Army Correspondence Course Website. This course consists of training necessary to aid supervisors in implementing a safety plan, conducting job hazard analyses, and reporting workman s compensation injuries. (4) New Employee orientations. General safety instruction in U.S. Army Aviation Center and Garrison, Fort Rucker safety regulations and specific work practices for jobs, including accident reporting, is required for each new employee prior to being assigned to duty. Supervisors will conduct and document these orientations SAFETY INSPECTIONS. a. The following types of inspections will be conducted: (1) The SASOHIs will consist of inspections of both the workplace and organizational safety programs of all Fort Rucker units to include host/tenant activities at Fort Rucker. (a) All workplaces on Fort Rucker will be inspected annually using the SASOHI procedures. A safety specialist from the Garrison Safety Office, accompanied by the unit safety officer, will perform the inspections. Special hazard areas will be inspected more frequently than annually. Special hazard areas are swimming pools, lake swimming areas, and all small arms ranges to include Mollinelli Range. (b) The SASOHIs may be conducted with or without prior notice IAW AR , but will be conducted in a manner as to prevent unreasonable disruption of operations. (c) Employees have the right to notify safety and health personnel of any alleged unsafe or unhealthful conditions during the inspection. (d) The organization safety officer accompanying the inspector will be notified of any hazards found prior to the inspector leaving the work area. (e) A written record of the findings, along with recommended corrective actions, will be furnished, through the appropriate command, to the unit commanders/directors for corrective action. The functional unit will have at least 30 days to provide the Garrison Safety Office with a written response regarding corrective actions taken or planned. (2) Unit safety officers will conduct and document quarterly safety and occupational health inspections of unit low hazard areas, (i.e., administrative work areas, barracks common areas). The unit safety officer will furnish a copy of the inspection results to the Garrison Safety Office. (3) Supervisors will inspect all work daily to ensure working conditions and procedures conform to accepted safety standards and practices. 10 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

11 (4) Contractors are responsible for safety and health of his or her employees and protection of the public. In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) , DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program, the Garrison Safety Office will conduct annual inspections of Fort Rucker facilities occupied by contractors, as well as, Army equipment being used by the contractor. (5) Aviation Safety Officers will conduct inspections of Stagefields. A safety specialist from the Garrison Safety Office, accompanied by an Aviation Training Brigade (ATB) aviation safety officer, will inspect all basefield facilities during the annual ATB SASOHI, excluding the aircraft hangers. ATB aviation safety officers will inspect basefield aircraft hanger facilities HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM. a. Deficiencies noted during safety inspections, or employee reports of unsafe or unhealthful conditions, will be entered on DA Form 4754, Violation Inventory Log, or equivalent document. Unit safety officers will submit a DA Form 4283, work request, for all hazards that are identified as a safety, occupational health, or fire related. The DA Form 4283 will be sent to the Garrison Safety Office so that a RAC can be assigned to the work order. The RAC will make DEL aware that a hazard exists and will identify the severity of the hazard. Unit safety officers will maintain a record of all work requests that are safety, occupational health, or fire related. Unit safety officers will track the progress of such work requests and institute any necessary interim safety measures to protect unit personnel from the hazard until such time that the hazard is abated. Telephonic service requests should not be used for abatement of safety, occupational health, or fire hazards, except where emergency service is needed. Aviation Safety Officers (ASO) are authorized to assign risk assessment codes for RACs 3 through 5 to facility work requests. Serious hazards should be reported immediately to the Garrison Safety Office. A safety specialist from the Garrison Safety Office will evaluate the reported hazards, and assign a RAC 1 or 2 if needed. A Hazard Abatement Log will be maintained in the Garrison Safety Office to track all work requests that have assigned risk assessment codes. b. For RAC 1 and 2 hazards which cannot be corrected within 30 calendar days of discovery, the Garrison Safety Office will develop an abatement plan for the deficiency. This will consist of the following: (1) Completion of DA Form 4756, Installation Hazard Abatement Plan. This document will be forwarded to the DEL for assignment of a project number, estimated cost of correction, and timeline for abatement. (2) Maintaining an open suspense for the abatement project until corrected. (3) Providing notification to the Southeast Regional Installation Management Agency, of the existence of a RAC 1 or 2 hazard. (4) Completion of DA Form 4753, Notice of Unsafe or Unhealthy Working Condition. This document will be posted at the site where the deficiency exists. The form will be posted in a high visibility area. (5) Upon completion of the abatement, DEL will notify the Garrison Safety Office in writing that the project has been completed, and the suspense for the project may be closed. (6) Risk assessment codes 1 and 2 hazards will be discussed during the quarterly Fort Rucker Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council (FROSHAC). c. The Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Directorate of Public Safety (DPS), will report serious hazards to the Garrison Safety Office, to be entered in the appropriate abatement plan EXPOSURE REPORTS. a. General. Fort Rucker accident data is compiled on a quarterly basis for the purpose of determining accident rates for Army motor vehicles (AMVs), POVs, military disabling injuries, and FECA claims. Fort Rucker Reg November

12 b. Responsibilities. (1) The Garrison Safety Manager, Garrison Safety Office will-- (a) Collect and compile exposure data from post population profiles, accident reports, FECA logs, and AMV mileage reports. (b) synopses. Prepare accident data charts for the commander, which reflect accident rates, costs, duty status, and (c) Provide quarterly accident data for host military and civilian activities to the Southeast Regional Installation Management Agency. (2) Commanders, 1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment; 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment; 1 st Battalion, Air Traffic Services Command (ATSCOM); 1st Battalion 210th Aviation Regiment; and U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) will provide the quarterly AMV mileage to the Garrison Safety Office no later than the first Friday of the month following the end of each quarter. (3) Directors, DEL, and Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) will provide quarterly AMV mileage to the Garrison Safety Office no later than the first Friday of the month following the end of each quarter. (4) Director, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), will provide the quarterly FECA log to the Garrison Safety Office. (5) Director, Directorate of Resource Management (DRM), will provide the monthly Post Population Profile to the Garrison Safety Office EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS. a. General. In accordance with OSHA Standard , Emergency Action Plans (EAP) will be written to provide personnel with the information on procedures to be followed in the event of fires or other emergency conditions. These may include tornadoes and other severe weather conditions; bomb threats; and accidental release of hazardous or toxic materials b. Commanders and directors are required to develop EAPs for all facilities. An EAP is developed for a specific facility, but certain elements are required for all EAPs. The following elements, as a minimum, will be included in the plan: (1) Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape routes. The use of floor plans or workplace maps that clearly indicate the emergency escape route shall be included in the EAP. (2) Procedures to be followed by personnel who remain to perform critical procedures before they evacuate. (3) Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed. (4) The methods for reporting fires and other emergencies. (5) Rescue and/or medical duties for personnel who are required to perform them. (6) Names or job titles of personnel who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan. 12 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

13 c. After personnel have been trained on the EAPs, a copy of the plan will be posted on the permanent bulletin board where it can be accessible for review during any given work shift SAFETY AWARDS. a. Safety awards programs recognize organizations and individuals, which significantly contribute to accident prevention, thereby improving safe, unit operations. Safety awards are recognized as an essential part of an effective safety program. b. Commanders at all levels will establish an awards program IAW AR , Army Accident Prevention Awards Program, and IMA safety Regulations. c. This awards section lists awards under three general categories based on who approves the award. They are IMA or Higher Unit Safety, IMA or Higher Individual Safety, and Unit. See appendix C for eligibility requirements. d. Organizations, battalion size, or equivalent will establish procedures to implement this program. Organizations will recognize and reward subordinate elements and individuals for noteworthy contributions in accident prevention, safety and risk management. e. Approval for Army safety awards are based on overall safety records and presented IAW with the criteria established in AR Submit safety awards through the Garrison Safety Office for review. f. The Garrison Safety Office provides safety related incentive items IAW AR INSTALLATION CHILDCARE SAFETY. a. Childcare Programs. Childcare at Fort Rucker is provided primarily at the Child Development Center (CDC) or in Family Childcare (FCC) homes located on the installation. Additional care programs available at Fort Rucker include School Age Services (SAS) and Short-Term Alternative Childcare (STACC). Each of these care programs and the facilities in which they are conducted, will be surveyed by the Garrison Safety Office IAW criteria established in AR , Child Development Services, and AR b. Garrison and Headquarters, IMA Childcare Evaluation Teams. The Garrison Safety Manager, Garrison Safety Office, will designate a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to serve as a member of the Installation Childcare Evaluation Team (ICCET). This individual will be responsible for attending pre- and-post-iccet inspection meetings, conducting the ICCET surveys, and completing the ICCET checklists and tally sheets. The appointed Safety Specialist will also serve as the Garrison Safety Office point of contact (POC) during IMA Childcare Evaluation Team (MCCET) inspections RECREATIONAL SAFETY. a. The Garrison Safety Manager, Garrison Safety Office, will provide support to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Programs at Fort Rucker through the inclusion of swimming, hunting, crafts, and sports facilities, into the installation SASOHI program. b. For guidance on the following recreational activities refer to the following Fort Rucker regulations for further guidance: (1) For hunting, fishing, water safety and trapping. Fort Rucker Regulation 215-1, Hunting, Fishing, Water Safety, and Trapping. (2) Running, jogging, and bicycle safety, Fort Rucker Regulation Fort Rucker Motor Vehicle Regulation. Fort Rucker Reg November

14 SECTION 2 ACCIDENT REPORTING 2-1. PURPOSE. To establish notification procedures and provide information for reporting Army nonaviation ground accidents and work injuries at Fort Rucker RESPONSIBILITIES. a. The Garrison Safety Manager manages garrison accident data for Fort Rucker and will ensure that Army accidents are investigated and reported as required. b. Army Regulation requires an appropriate investigation and report be made of all Army accidents. To effectively accomplish this, commanders and directors will establish notification procedures to ensure that: (1) Commanders and supervisors who are directly responsible for any operation, equipment or personnel involved in an accident receive prompt notification of the circumstances. (2) Personnel involved in and/or having knowledge of an accident will report the circumstances to the responsible commander/supervisor. (3) The Garrison Safety Manager, is notified immediately of accidents which result in fatal or serious injuries to personnel or extensive damage to Army property. Notification of serious accidents and (Class A or B) accidents occurring on a weekend, holiday, or during administrative non-duty hours ( hours) will be made to the Fort Rucker Staff Duty Officer (SDO). The SDO will notify the on-call Safety Specialist. c. Procedures for reporting accidents are as follows: (1) The U.S. Army Aeromedical Center (USAAMC) will-- (a) Complete the medical portions of DD Form 689, Individual Sick Slip, and Department of Labor (DOL) Forms CA-16, Authorization for Examination and/or Treatment, CA-17, Duty Status Report, and LS-1, Request for Examination and/or Treatment, that accompany personnel to Lyster Army Community Hospital for treatment of work-related injuries. (b) Provide the safety office with a copy of the Admissions and Disposition Report on a daily basis. (2) The DPS will provide the Garrison Safety Office with daily Military Police (MP) blotters and traffic accident reports. (3) The Chief, Fire Protection Division, DPS, will provide copies of DD Forms 2324, DoD Fire Incident Report for Army fires, to the Garrison Safety Office. (4) The Chief, Project Management and Systems Office, DEL, will provide support for accident investigations as required. This support will include technical investigations (TI) of materiel. The TI will determine the type and cause of failures or malfunctions. Identified hazardous conditions involving Army equipment will be reported on Standard Form (SF) 368, Quality Deficiency Report, IAW DA Pamphlet , Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management. In addition, the Chief, Project Management and Systems Office, will furnish Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) reports initiated as a result of an accident to the Garrison Safety Office. 14 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

15 (5) The Transportation Officer, DEL will-- (a) Ensure that the Garrison Safety Office is notified of all accidents involving Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) fleet vehicles on dispatch to using units/activities. (b) Ensure that officials of using units/activities that experience accidents with TMP fleet vehicles are made aware of their responsibility for investigating the accident and preparing the DA Form 285-AB-R, Abbreviated Ground Accident Report (AGAR). Office. (c) Provide a quarterly report of the total miles driven by TMP fleet vehicles to the Garrison Safety (6) The Director, CPAC will -- (a) Assist commanders/supervisors as necessary to ensure proper reporting of Army civilian workrelated injuries/illnesses on appropriate DOL CA series forms. (b) (OWCP). (c) (d) Validate data on DOL CA forms prior to submission to Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Maintain a log of occupational injuries/illnesses from data submitted on DOL CA forms. Coordinate actions of the installation FECA Review Board as necessary. (7) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Activity Managers will ensure that: (a) Form LS-1, Request for Examination and/or Treatment, is completed to authorize prompt medical treatment of NAF employee work injuries and illnesses. (b) Form LS-202, Employer s First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness Notice of Employee s Injury or Death, is completed and forwarded to Financial Management Division, Directorate of Community and Family Activities (DCFA), for each NAF employee work-related injury/illness. (c) Forms LS-201, Notice of Employee s Injury or Death, LS-204, Attending Physician s Supplementary Report, and LS-210, Employer s Supplementary Report of Accident or Occupational Illness, are completed and processed as required by AR 215-1, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities. (8) Financial Management Division, DCFA will -- (a) Coordinate with NAF Activity Managers to ensure reporting of NAF employee injuries on proper LS series forms. forms. (b) (c) Review all LS series forms for technical accuracy and make proper distribution. Maintain a log of NAF employee work-related injuries/illnesses from data submitted on LS series (9) Commanders, directors, activity chiefs, and supervisors of units/activities which have experienced an Army accident will ensure that the accident is promptly investigated and reported IAW AR and this regulation. Fort Rucker Reg November

16 (10) The Garrison Safety Office will review the reports listed in paragraphs 1 through 8 above. Accidents identified through these reports will be compared to AGARs submitted by units/activities. Accidents detected but not reported on AGAR will be referred to the responsible commanders/supervisors for required action INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS. a. All classes of Army accidents, as defined herein, are reportable to the unit safety officer/staff at the unit and/or installation level. For reporting purposes, an Army accident is defined as an unplanned event or series of events that result in one or more of the following: (1) Damage to Army property (including government-furnished materiel, government-furnished property or government-furnished equipment provided to a contractor). (2) Injury to Army military personnel in either on- or off-duty status. (3) Work-related injuries incurred by on-duty Department of the Army civilian personnel (DAC), including NAF employees. (4) Occupational illness to Army military personnel, DAC, and NAF employees. (5) Injury or illness to non-army personnel or damage to non-army property as a result of Army operations. NOTE: Certain classes of accidents are recordable and require investigation and formal reporting on forms as prescribed by AR and this regulation. b. All accidents that result in any of the consequences listed below will be recorded and forwarded as indicated. (1) Disabling injury (including death) to Army military personnel. One or more lost workdays constitute a disabling injury. Included are both on-duty and off-duty operations/activities, regardless of time or place of the accident. These cases will be recorded as follows: (a) On-duty Class A and B accidents will be recorded on DA Form 285, U.S. Army Accident Report and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office. (b) Safety Office. (c) Safety Office. On-duty Class C and D accidents will be recorded on an AGAR and forwarded to the Garrison Off-duty Class A through D accidents will be recorded on an AGAR and forwarded to the Garrison (2) All occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities incurred by DAC personnel will be reported on appropriate DOL forms. Cases involving DAC employees will be reported on appropriate CA series forms and forwarded to CPAC for validation. NAF employee cases will be reported on appropriate LS series forms and processed IAW Paragraphs 2-2(c)(7) above. (3) Disabling injury (including death) to non-army personnel or damage to non-army property as a direct result of Army operations. These cases will be reported on DA Form 285 and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office. (4) All accidents resulting in $2,000 or more damage to Army property will be recorded on an AGAR and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office. 16 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

17 (5) Any accident involving the operation of an Army motor vehicle, including General Services Administration (GSA)/TMP fleet vehicles, which results in a disabling injury and/or property damage to the extent of $2,000 or more will be recorded on an AGAR and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office. (6) Any occupational illness to Army military personnel, resulting from repeated exposures to chemical, biological, or physical agents in the work environment, will be reported on an AGAR and forwarded to the Garrison Safety Office regardless of time lost by the soldier. Examples of these cumulative exposure-type illnesses are: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Noise-induced hearing loss. Asbestosis. Radiation poisoning. Organic solvent exposure. Acute Dermatitis. Silicosis. c. Occupational (on-duty) injuries to military personnel, that do not meet the criteria in 2-2b for reporting as "Recordable Accidents" on an AGAR, will be recorded by the unit safety officer and retained on file. The information will be used for identification of accident trends, and will be reviewed by the Garrison Safety Office during the unit s annual SASOHI INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF DA FORM 285-AB-R (AGAR). These instructions amplify the instructions contained in the AGAR instruction guide. a. All information on the AGAR will be typewritten or printed in a manner to assure that the report is legible. Care will be taken to assure correct spelling, correct sentence structure and grammar, and preparation of a meaningful accident description. b. Responsibility for investigation and reporting of an accident rests with the appropriate commander or director who is directly responsible for the operation, material, or people involved. These persons will sign the AGAR in Block 42b. c. Responsibility for command review, approval and signature in Block 42 rests with the appropriate commander or director. d. The accident report will be prepared and forwarded to reach the Garrison Safety Office no later than 15 calendar days after the accident. e. Reports of accidents involving disabling injury to Army military personnel will be prepared to show "Days Lost," "Days Hospitalized," and "Days of Restricted Work Activity" in Blocks 21 and 22a and b. Total days lost from work would include "Days Lost" noted in Block 22a, plus "Days Hospitalized" noted in Block 21. (Example: An Army accident results in a disabling injury involving a total of 5 days away from work.) The injured person spends 3 workdays lost in the hospital and 2 workdays lost disabled in quarters. Upon returning to duty, the injured person could not perform all the duties normally connected with the job (restricted work activity) for a period of 4 days. In this case, Block 21 would reflect 3, Block 22a would reflect 2, and Block 22b would reflect 4 (for a total of 5 days away from work and 4 days of restricted work activity). Fort Rucker Reg November

18 f. A narrative of the events and circumstances leading up to and causing the accident will be entered in Block 39, Provide Brief Synopsis of Accident on all reports. Specific items of information that must be included in the narrative are: (1) A synopsis of the accident, with an explanation of the sequence of events. Tell how and why the accident happened. (2) For all accidents involving operation of AMVs and/or POVs, describe the specific type of accident avoidance training received (such as the Army Driver Improvement Program (ADIP), NSC DDC, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Street Skills (RSS) or Experienced Rider Course) as part of the narrative in Block 39. (3) If the accident investigation finds that alcohol and/or drugs caused or contributed to the accident, this will be annotated in Block INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF DA FORM 285, ON-DUTY CLASS A AND B ACCIDENTS. These instructions amplify the instructions contained on the DA Form 285 instruction sheet. a. All information on the DA Form 285 will be typewritten or printed in a manner to assure that all copies are legible. Care will be taken to ensure correct spelling, correct sentence structure and grammar, and preparation of a meaningful accident description. b. Responsibility for investigation and reporting of an accident rests with the appropriate commander or supervisor who is directly responsible for the operation, material, or people involved. These persons will sign the DA Form 285 in Block 64d. c. Responsibility for command review, approval and signature in Blocks 66, 67, and 68 rests with the appropriate commander or director. Block 69 will always be reserved for signature of the Commanding General. d. The accident report will be prepared and forwarded to reach Aviation Branch Safety Office (ABSO) no later than 15 calendar days after the accident. e. Reports of accidents involving a disabling injury to Army military personnel will indicate "Days Lost," "Days Hospitalized," and "Days of Restricted Work. For example, an individual who is injured spends three lost workdays in the hospital and two lost workdays disabled in quarters. Upon returning to duty, the injured person could not perform all the duties normally connected with the job (restricted work activity) for a period of four days. In this case, Blocks 23, 24, and 25 would reflect 2, 3, and 4, respectively (for a total of five days away from work and 4 days of restricted work activity). f. A fully descriptive narrative of the events and circumstances leading up to and causing the accident will be entered in Block 63 on all reports. Specific items of information that must be included in the narrative are: (1) A full explanation of pertinent items of information related to Blocks 10 and 47 will be provided as applicable. (2) For all accidents involving operation of AMV and/or POV, indicate the specific type of accident avoidance training received in relation to Block 37 (such as the Army Driver Improvement Program (ADIP), National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (NSC DDC), Army-Approved Motorcycle Safety Course or similar courses). (3) If the accident investigation finds that alcohol and/or drugs caused or contributed to the accident (Blocks 40 and 41), a brief statement relating to involvement will be provided. 18 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003

19 SECTION 3 GROUND PRE-ACCIDENT PLAN 3-1. PURPOSE. This chapter prescribes actions to be taken when an accident occurs on the Fort Rucker military reservation. This plan applies to all Fort Rucker units and to ground accidents severe enough to be classified as an emergency requiring the dispatch of first responders. DA Pamphlet 385-1, Small Unit Safety Officer and NCO Guide, requires each unit to develop a pre-accident plan and to practice the plan at least once a year. For reference to the Fort Rucker Aviation Pre-Accident Plan, see Fort Rucker Mobilization, Operational and Planning System (FRMOPS) PLAN EVALUATION. The Garrison Safety Manager will evaluate the plan annually, either during an actual ground accident or mock drill. During the mock drill evaluations, all first responders will participate. The Garrison Safety Manager will notify secondary responders to participate as deemed necessary to ensure that the plan is fully exercised INITIAL ACCIDENT REPORT. The first person observing or receiving a report of a severe ground accident on Fort Rucker will call 911 or radio range control for emergency assistance and provide the following information: a. Location of the accident. b. Type of equipment or weapon system (if available). c. Description of the damage or accident. d. Number of personnel injured and severity of injuries (if known). e. Whether or not fire is involved. f. Whether or not hazardous cargo is on board. g. Accessibility to the location by ground vehicles. h. Name, rank, organization, location, and telephone number of individual reporting the accident FIRST RESPONDERS. The DPS emergency 911 section will dispatch the First Responders to the accident scene. The first agency to arrive will verify the legitimacy of the accident. The MP will also notify the Installation Operations Center (IOC). The following agencies will normally respond: a. F&ES. b. MPs. c. Ambulance Section, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC). NOTE: MEDEVAC may be placed on standby if not a primary responder SECONDARY RESPONDERS. a. Garrison Safety Manager. b. Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Fort Rucker Reg November

20 c. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). d. Public Affairs Office (PAO). e. DEL OTHER AGENCIES. a. Some accidents (e.g., those involving serious injuries or fatalities) may require action by agencies and/or personnel not listed on the first or secondary responders. The Garrison Safety Manager will notify these sections, as required, using normal telephonic channels. Agencies that have potential involvement are listed below and are listed under other. (1) Accident Investigation Board. (2) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA). (3) Post Chaplain. (4) DEL (Environmental Office) and Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS). (5) Directorate of Information Management. (6) Military Personnel Division/Adjutant General (MPD/AG) Casualty Section. EOD. (7) Directorate of Plans, Training, and Mobilization, and Security (DPTMSEC), Range Control, and b. Organizations must update Accident Alert Roster semiannually INCIDENT COMMANDER. The Chief, F&ES, or his designated representative, is the Incident Commander and is the overall site coordinator until all hazards are under control, rescue operations are complete, and the area has been declared safe. If the accident involves a fatality, CID will determine if the site is a crime scene or an accident scene. If it is deemed to be an accident scene, CID will release the site to the Garrison Safety Manager. The Garrison Safety Manager will act as the site coordinator pending arrival of the accident investigation board. The MP will provide crowd control security for the accident site until the unit s guards arrive COMMAND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES. The IOC will inform the Command Group IAW instructions contained in 3-11(e) below TERMINATION OF EMERGENCIES. The Fire Chief-Incident Commander, which responds to an emergency, will notify the IOC when all phases of the firefighting and rescue operations are completed and turn the accident scene over to the Garrison Safety Manager IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS. a. The Fort Rucker Ground Pre-accident Plan is the direct responsibility of the Garrison Commander, Fort Rucker. All commanders and directors are responsible for implementation of this plan. b. All units, organizations, and individuals will maintain close coordination with all organizations having similar or related functions in order to obtain maximum effectiveness. This refers particularly to accidents which may require outside assistance to accomplish rescue, medical attention, extinguish fires, adequate safeguarding of property, or investigation. 20 Fort Rucker Reg November 2003