Explosives Safety Assistance Visit TABLE OF CONTENTS

Explosives Safety Assistance Visit TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary 1. Explosives Operations 1.1. Storage 1.2. Facilities 1.3. Ranges 1.4. Maintenance 1.5. Transportation 1.6. Demilitarization 2. Siting Documentation 2.1. Explosives Safety Site Plans Availability and Currency 2.2. Explosives Licenses 3. Explosives Safety Responsibility Assignment 3.1. Organizational Line to Commander 3.2. Clear Organizational Responsibilities 3.3. Close Coordination between Organizations 4. Explosives Safety Organizational Staffing 4.1. Technical Competency 4.2. Staffing Adequacy 5. Explosives Safety Training Availability and Currency 6. Explosives Safety Regulations Availability and Currency 7. Installation Master Plan 7.1. Availability and Currency 7.2. New Construction In/Near Explosives Area 7.3. MCA Projects 8. Deployment Safety 9. Standing Operating Procedures Availability and Accuracy 10. Lightning Protection 11. Contaminated Real Estate 11.1 UXO Procedures 11.2 Real Property Contaminated with Explosives 11.3 Real Property Cleaned of Explosives 12. Review Certificates of Risk Acceptance (CoRA)/Waivers, Exemptions/Certificates of Compelling Reasons (CCR) 13. Review Explosives Accidents/Process Blows 14. Review of Open Findings from Reviews & Inspections 15. Maintenance In/Near Explosives Areas 16. Amnesty

GLOSSARY A&E Ammunition and Explosives ACOM Army Command ACTEDS Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System AHA Ammunition Holding Area AMC U.S. Army Materiel Command AMC-R U.S. Army Materiel Command Regulation AR Army Regulation ASCC Army Service Component Command ASP Ammunition Supply Point ATP Ammunition Transfer Point CCR Certificate of Compelling Reason CDL Commercial Driver s License CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMU Concrete Masonry Unit CONUS Continental United States CoRA Certificate of Risk Acceptance CSA/VCSA Chief of Staff Army/Vice Chief of Staff Army DA Department of Army DA PAM Department of Army Pamphlet DDESB Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board DOD Department of Defense DODAC Department of Defense Ammunition Code DODI Department of Defense Instruction DOT Department of Transportation DRU Direct Reporting Unit ECM Earth-Covered Magazine EED Electro-Explosive Device ES Exposed Site ESSP Explosives Safety Site Plan HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HD Hazard Division HQDA Headquarters, Department of Army IAW In Accordance With IBD Inhabited Building Distance LPS Lightning Protection System MACOM Major Army Command MCA Military Construction, Army MILVAN Military demountable container, Military Van MOA Memorandum of Agreement NFPA National Fire Prevention Association OB/OD Open Burning/Open Detonation OCONUS Outside Continental United Satates OIC Officer in Charge OPM Office of Personnel Management PARA Paragraph 2

PES POC PPE PTR QASAS QD RCO RSO SCG SDZ SOP STD USATCES UXO Potential Explosion Site Point of Contact Personal Protective Equipment Public Traffic Route (distance) Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) Quantity-Distance Range Control Officer Range Safety Officer Storage Compatibility Group Surface Danger Zone Standing Operating Procedures Standard US Army Technical Center for Explosives Safety Unexploded Ordnance 3

1. Explosives Operations Does the installation minimize exposures consistent with safe and efficient operation? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-5 Are explosives and personnel limits clearly posted? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-5a. Are operators utilizing the required PPE? AR 385-10, para 18-11 and in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132 through 29 CFR 1910.138 Has the installation developed an SOP or written an emergency preparedness plan for accidents involving A&E? DA PAM 385-64, para 6-20 Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in monitoring operations involving A&E to ensure Army units understand and comply with explosive safety standards? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7 Are forklifts used in explosives operations or to handle ammunition and explosives of the proper type? (a) Forklift types E, EE, ES, and EX are satisfactory for all A&E in proper DOT packaging (b) Types EE and ES can be used as long as explosives dust is not present. (c) Type EX can be used when explosives dust is present DA PAM 385-64, paras 2-17 b(6) and 2-17b6(a) through (c) Do forklifts and other lifting devices such as cranes have a current inspection and load test? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-10i and Table 17-1 TB 43-0142 Have forklift discharge straps been tested? DA PAM 385-64, Table 17-1 See note 6. 1.1. Storage Does installation management of A&E storage and handling conform to DOD and Army standards? 4

AR 385-10, para 5-1c Does the safety manager ensure procedures are developed and in place for: (a) Maintaining fire and chemical hazard symbols current with actual A&E stored at a particular location? (b) Ensuring that personnel responsible for managing A&E keep current information on the type and location of A&E storage and provide this information to safety and fire fighting personnel? (c) Maintenance of current maps, showing all A&E locations with fire/chemical hazard symbols, and current facility response cards/notebooks for A&E storage in fire station communication centers? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6 Does the installation store A&E in accordance with the authorized storage compatibility mixing chart? DA PAM 385-64, Chapter 7 and Table 7-2 Does the installation have written authorization for Z storage? DA PAM 385-64, Table 7-2 Note: See guidance in note Table 7-2 note 1 and Documentation of this approval must be kept on hand by the installation or garrison safety office. Is Z storage approved consistent with the risk acceptance authority criteria of DA Pam 385 30, table 4 2? DA PAM 385-64, Table 7-2, note 1 Also: a CoRA is not required. Does the installation have written approval from the ACOM, DRU, and ASCC to store up to 1,000 pounds (454kg) of mixed compatibility except SCGs A, K, and L? DA PAM 385-64, Table 7-2, note 6 Is Ammunition and explosives in substandard or damaged packaging, in a suspect condition, or with characteristics that increase the risk in storage will be stored separately? DA PAM 385-64, para 7-2f. Does the installation prohibit the opening of containers in storage locations for the purpose of issuing A&E? DA PAM 385-64, para 3-1c and except as detailed in paras 3 2i and 9 9e. Does the installation limit the opening of outer containers within the storage location to inventorying, removing munitions still inside an approved inner package in limited amounts, and for magazines storing only HD 1.4 items unpacking, inspecting, and repacking? 5

DA PAM 385-64, table 7-2, note 7 Are articles of SCGs B and F segregated from each other by an effective means (a sand bag wall at least one foot thick and high enough to prevent line of sight exposure will provide this protection) to prevent propagation? DA PAM 385-64, table 7-2, note 1 Are the correct fire and chemical hazard symbols applied to A&E storage facilities? DA PAM 385-64, para 6-14 1.2 Facilities Are personnel and equipment grounded in a manner that effectively discharges and prevents static electricity accumulations that may be capable of initiating exposed EEDs? DoDM 6055.09-M-V2, para V2.E3.4. Is permanent equipment in contact with conductive flooring and table tops properly bonded together? DoDM 6055.09-M-V2, para V2.E3.4. Are static grounds bonded to the facilities grounding system? DoDM 6055.09-M-V2, para V2.E3.4. Are electric, telephone, and similar service lines to explosives facilities run underground from a point at least 50 feet away from the facility? DoDM 6055.09-M-V2, para V2.E3.5.1. Are surge protection devices installed on all electric, telephone, and similar service lines entering explosives facilities? DoDM 6055.09-M-V2, V2.E3.6.1. Has the installation implemented proper lock out/tag out for each piece of equipment being used? AR 385-10, para 18-16 1.3 Ranges 6

Are approved ESSPs available for range support facilities (i.e. AHAs, storage pads, resupply points, ATPs, loading docks, burn pads, and handling areas) that are designed, constructed, and used for recurring ammunition operations that are located on/near ranges? DA PAM 385-64, para 4-1a.(9) Note: Range support facilities that are only used to store and handle HD 1.4 ammunition do not require an ESSP. Memorandum, Office of the Director of Army Safety (DACS-SF), 13 December 1999, subject: Requirements for Explosives Safety Site Plans for Ranges Has the installation commander developed an installation-level range regulation and/or SOP? AR 385-63, para 1-4r (3) (d) Does the installation establish and conduct an aggressive education program for all installation personnel, their families, and the general public on the dangers of dud ammunition and other UXO. AR 385-63, para 1-4u Does the command ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance through public news media, indicating the date and time before firing operations that may involve possible hazards to the general public? DA PAM 385-63, para 1-6a (3) Are procedures established for authorizing overhead fire (over the heads of unprotected troops) IAW approved safety procedures? DA PAM 385-63, paras 1-6b (11), c (13), and d (1) Are procedures established and functioning for controlling and coordinating the use of airspace? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-4 Is policy in place to stop all firing when aircraft traverse the controlled firing area? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-4f(7) Do the RCO, Installation Safety, and the QASAS review and provide oversight of range operations to ensure proper explosives practices? AR 385-63, para 1-4r(3)(a) DA PAM 385-63, para 1-6 (see various subparagraphs) Are ammunition malfunctions promptly reported and investigated? AR 75-1, para 2-1a(2)(b) DA PAM 385-63, para 3-4b(1) 7

Is the RCO exercising oversight of the unit range OIC and RSO training programs and serving as the authority on suspension or termination of OIC/RSO certifications? DA PAM 385-63, para 1-6c (12) - Management of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Are duds cleared from ranges prior to permitting personnel access? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-1e Note: Access for training purposes, such as maneuvers, is only permitted upon completion of a visual surface clearance operation. Has the installation commander established an aggressive education program for on- /off-post personnel to include school children (kindergarten through 12 th grade) on the dangers of trespassing on ranges/training areas and the handling of UXO? AR 385-63, para 1-4r (3) (u) DA PAM 385-63, paras 1-6a (1) and 1-6b (6) Are the regulatory requirements complied with prior to firing over navigable waters? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-5 - Range Records Does range control maintain current maps and/or other documentation showing current and former impact areas? DA PAM 385-63, para 1-6c (8) Note: SDZs and ground hazards are range operation functions, normally not a part of explosives safety. Also, SDZs are very specific and developed for each training event and considers the training scenario, weapon(s) system(s) involved, munition(s) to be fired, and training objectives to be met. Are files maintained and updated with current and historical usage data on the installation training complex to include known hazards, type of ammunition expended on each range, dud accumulation/disposal records, and clearance status? DA PAM 385-63, para 1-6c (4) - Range Access and Visibility Are warning signs posted around the installation training complex to warn and prohibit entry by unauthorized persons and to alert authorized personnel entering a hazard area? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-2 8

(a) Are impact areas properly posted with the correct UXO warning signs? (b) Are they located at the appropriate intervals (200 meters or less)? (c) Have other positive controls been implemented? DA PAM 385-63, paras 2-1b, 2-2b, and 2-2c (a) Are warning signs at the training complex entry points posted to prohibit trespassing and removal of items under penalty of law? (b) Do they emphasize the dangers of handling dud ammunition? (c) Are they in English, and if applicable, the appropriate foreign language? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-2d Is the digging of entrenchments, foxholes, slit trenches, etc. prevented inside of the impact areas? DA PAM 385-63, 2-1h Are vehicular and foot traffic approaches to ranges and impact areas controlled with range guards or posted barriers? DA PAM 385-63, para 2-1j - Warning Signs Are scarlet danger flags (range flags) displayed and supplemented by a blinking red light during hours of darkness at appropriate points to warn personnel approaching a firing area in use? DA PAM 385-63, para 4-2a 1.4 Maintenance (Temporary Construction or Maintenance Operations performed by construction personnel) (a) Has the installation provided PTR separation from the PES to such personnel? If not, has the Army risk management process been used and documented to allow such personnel at less than PTR? (b) Are control measures documented and implemented? DA PAM 385-64, para 5-6b (5) (h) 1.5 Transportation Does the installation adhere to regulations when utilizing interchange and holding yards, inspection stations, and secure-/non-secure holding areas? 9

DOD 6055.09-STD, para V4.E5.5. and V4.E5.8. DA PAM 385-64, para 20 7c and Table 8-5 Are personnel handling A&E cargo HAZMAT qualified? 49 CFR, section 172.704 Ammo-67-DL HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety in Transportation Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Are A&E loads adequately secured against movement? AR 385-10, para 14-4b DA PAM 385-64, para 10-6b Do operators of vehicles transporting/moving A&E on post have a CDL with applicable HAZMAT endorsement (United States only)? AR 600-55, paras 2-2c (3) and 4-9a Are periodic surveys of sample A&E transportation activities conducted to evaluate implementation of A&E transportation safety requirements including: (a) compatibility of A&E in transportation; (b) training and certification of personnel involved in A&E handling and transportation; (c) inspection of motor vehicles, MILVANS, and trailers; (d) A&E blocking and bracing; (e) A&E placarding and labeling; (f) Safety of material handling equipment. DA PAM 385-64, para 1-10 1.6 Demilitarization Is the demolition area searched for hazardous items after safe waiting periods as specified in the SOP (60 minutes for a misfire)? DA PAM 385-64, para 15-3b (6) Do the demolition and/or burning ground areas have a DDESB approved site plan? DA PAM 385-64, para 9-2a(6) and DA PAM 385-65 2-8a(8) If the demolition and/or burning ground areas do not have a site plan, do they meet the criteria in the Army s range siting policy? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-4a (9) thru (12) and 1-4b(1) thru (3) 10

2. Siting Documentation Does the Commander ensure competent and qualified personnel initiate and review site plans, safety submissions, and facility designs and that installation master plans consider A&E safety requirements? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c(3) Does the Safety Manager annually review (and document) the installation A&E location map to monitor encroachment within explosives safety arcs and ensure required licensing and/or site planning is accomplished? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c (14) Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in development of explosives licenses and explosives safety site plans/submissions? AR 385-10 5-6c(3)(b) and DA PAM 385-65, paras 2-10 and 2-11 2.1 Explosives Safety Site Plans Availability and Currency Does the Safety Manager ensure all PES and ES, both military and civilian, are indicated on approved explosives safety site plans/submissions? DA PAM 385-64, para DA PAM 1-6b(3) Does the Safety Manager ensure plans and designs for A&E manufacture, testing, storage, surveillance, maintenance, demilitarization, and disposal facilities are reviewed, by appropriately trained personnel, for compliance with safety standards? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(4) When construction not related to A&E operations is required within explosive safety arcs, does the Safety Manager ensure explosive safety site plans and explosive licenses are updated and approved at the appropriate level? DA PAM 385-64, para para 1-6b(12) Does the installation/activity maintain a list of explosives facilities built before January, 1958 that are exempt from requirements for a site plan, as grandfathered under AR 385-10? AR 385-10, para 5-6e (1) (4) Are approved ESSPs available for range support facilities (i.e. AHAs, storage pads, resupply points, ATPs, loading docks, burn pads, and handling areas) that are designed, constructed, and used for recurring ammunition operations that are located on/near ranges? DA PAM 385-65, para 2-8a (8) 11

Note: Range support facilities that are only used to store and handle HD 1.4 ammunition do not require an ESSP. Do the installation safety office and the using organization maintain approved ESSPs, including the approval correspondence from DDESB and USATCES? DA PAM 385-65, para 2-17 Is a copy of the complete site plan package, together with DDESB and USATCES approval correspondence must be retained as a permanent record at the installation of origin? DA PAM 385-65, para 2-16f Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in reviewing designs for A&E production, manufacture, testing, storage, surveillance, maintenance, demilitarization, and disposal facilities for compliance with explosive safety standards? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7c Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in reviewing QD compliance of existing and planned facilities, both prior to and after construction? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7f Does the installation/activity submit electronic site plans? AR 385-10, para 5-6c (1) 2.2 Explosives Licenses Does the safety office have a complete file of all explosives licenses for installation A&E facilities? DA PAM 385-64, para 5-2e Are the license limits IAW the DDESB approved limits in the site plan? DA PAM 385-64, para 5-2a Has the safety office completed an annual review of all explosives licenses within the past 12 months? DA PAM 385-64, paras 5-2a. and 5-2d. Does the Safety Manager initiate development of explosives licenses, explosives safety site plans, and explosives safety waivers, exemptions and certificates of compelling reasons and coordinate these with appropriate staff elements (e.g., S-3, S-4, Engineering, and Logistics) and with QASAS support personnel? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(2) 12

Does the installation have any arms rooms storing A&E? If so, are they licensed IAW the Army Arms Rooms Policy? Note: Memorandum, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installations, Energy and Environment, ATTN: SAIEE-ESOH, subject: Storage of Ammunition and Explosives in Arms Rooms, Aug 1 2011 Does storage of Ceremonial AE comply with guidance in DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, dated 24 May 2011? ( Requirement states: When an arms room is in the vicinity (30 minutes or less) of an approved AE storage area the amount of ceremonial AE that is HD 1.3 and/or HD 1.4 stored will not exceed one full outer pack. When the arms room is more than 30 minutes from the nearest approved AE storage area, the amount of ceremonial AE that is HD 1.3 and/or HD 1.4 stored will not exceed 100 pounds NEW. The NEW of any ceremonial AE stored will be included in the calculation of HD 1.3 quantities in paragraph c (1) above. Ceremonial AE that is HD 1.2.2, 1.3, and 1.4 may only be stored in the arms room of the unit having the ceremonial mission. Note: Guidance found in Memorandum, Office of the Assistant Secretary of The Army Installations, Energy and Environment, ATTN: SAIEE-ESOR, Subject: Storage of Explosives and Ammunition in Arms Rooms, dated Aug 1 2011. DA PAM 385-64 will include above quoted information in next update. 3. Explosives Safety Responsibility Assignment Does the Commander ensure that operating, training, and construction plans and budgets provide resources adequate to comply with explosives safety requirements and to abate explosives safety hazards? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-c(5) 3.1 Organizational Line to the Commander How is the safety office aligned organizationally? AR 385-10, para 2-6 Has the Commander appointed a Safety Manager in accordance with AR 385-10, qualified under OPM standards, as the single point of contact for all aspects of the safety program including management of the explosives safety program? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c(2) Does the Safety Manager serve as the command point of contact for all ESMP-related actions? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(1) AR 385-10, para 1-5d(1) 13

Does the Safety Manager assist the Commander and staff with safety concerns associated with real property containing or suspected of containing A&E (UXO)? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6 b. (17) Does the Safety Manager brief the Command and staff, as necessary, to keep the leadership informed of explosive safety requirements and issues and the status of the Commander s explosives safety program? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b. (19) 3.2 Clear Organizational Responsibilities Does the installation have a written explosives safety management program? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5(a) Does the installation/activity have a program document that outlines installation/activityspecific policy and procedures for A&E safety and implementing AR 385-10 and DA PAM 385-64? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5b(2) Are the responsibilities of all organizations, including tenants with an explosives mission or support to the installations/tenants mission clearly documented in the written explosives safety program? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c(1) Does the ESMP include technical support requirements such as from the QASAS personnel? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5d(2) Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers Developing explosives safety site plans; submissions, and explosives licenses; preparing explosives safety certificates of risk acceptance and CCRs Reviewing protective construction designs for AE operational facilities; Conducting safety inspections of AE handling, storage, use, maintenance, and disposal areas at least annually; Monitoring AE uploads and other activities that involve the transportation, storage or conduct of other AE-related operations for which a certificate of risk acceptance or CCR has been approved or is awaiting approval to ensure that pertinent requirements are met; reviewing quantity - distance ( Q D ) compliance of existing and planned facilities, both prior to and after construction; reviewing SOPs and directives for compliance with explosives safety requirements; Assisting in the garrison or installation master planning process and reviewing, annually, the garrison or installation master plan to ensure construction is not planned within ESQD; Monitoring AE-related operations to assist Army units with 14

understanding and complying with ESMP; and monitoring and evaluating A-E related activities. DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7 a - j Does the safety office maximize distribution of explosives safety information and promotional material (e.g., safety alerts, messages, safety posters, safety of use messages, HQDA policy, CSA/VCSA Sends, etc.)? AR 385-10 para 8-8 Does the Safety Manager ensure periodic safety inspections are conducted for all A&E production, handling, storage, use, maintenance, demilitarization, and disposal areas at least annually and maintain a list of all such areas and records of inspections? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-9 Does the Safety Manager monitor selected ammunition uploads and other activities that involve the transportation and storage of A&E as necessary to ensure that pertinent requirements are met? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-10 Does the Safety Manager serve as the focal point for and coordinate explosives safety program requirements with tenant Unit Commanders and provide concurrence on explosives safety programs of tenant units? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(7) Does the Safety Manager monitor selected operations involving A&E to ensure Army units understand and comply with explosives safety standards? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(15) 15

Does the Safety Manager monitor, on a periodic basis, selected A&E activities to evaluate explosive safety and the integration of risk management, including: (a) A&E storage, handling, transportation, operations, disposal and demilitarization; (b) weapon systems modifications, special exercises, and test programs; (c) contingency planning; (d) combat load and reload operations; (e) unit personnel training? DA PAM 385-64, 1-6b(16) Do contracting officials: (1) Review contracts to ensure proper clauses are in place to meet Army, DOD, applicable local, state, and Federal regulations regarding safety and occupational health in accordance with applicable DA Pams. (2) Prepare written procedures for reviewing contractor capability to comply with and administer the safety and occupational health aspects of the contract requirements. (3) Ensure that periodic inspections are conducted by a qualified safety professional at contractor worksites to AR 385-10, para 1-4ac. Whenever the contracting officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with contract safety requirements or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, does the contracting officer: (1) notify the contractor orally, (2) follow up with written confirmation, (3) request immediate initiation of corrective action? AR 385-10, para 4-5b If, after receiving notice, the contractor fails or refuses to take prompt corrective action, does the contracting officer issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken? AR 385-10, para 4-5d 16

3.3 Close Coordination between Organizations (a) Was there evidence of close coordination between organizations with explosives safety responsibilities? (b) Was the Safety Manager and/or POC recognized by all organizations visited? (c) Is Safety an active participant on committees, councils, groups, etc. where explosives safety issues are discussed or could be important? (d) Does the Safety Manager ensure procedures are developed and in place for communications between safety, fire fighting, security, and ammunition surveillance and storage personnel? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6 b(1), (13) 4. Explosives Safety Organizational Staffing 4.1 Technical Competency Army safety offices and organizations will be established in accordance with the uniform criteria of this chapter and DA Pam 385 10 to ensure that each office or organization has trained and experienced personnel of sufficient grade and rank to accomplish the safety mission of each command, installation, organization or activity. AR 385-10, para 2-6b Are the members of the safety staff technically competent? AR 385-10, para 2-6b Have the employees listed in Table J-1 completed the training listed in Table J-1? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-8 Have safety professionals (Career Program 12 careerists) completed training as prescribed in the CP12 ACTEDS plan? AR 385-10, para 10-7a (2) and ACTEDS Plan 17

Are initial and refresher courses completed? DA PAM 385-64, table 1-1 4.2 Staffing Adequacy Is the safety office adequately staffed with trained and experienced personnel to support the explosives safety mission? AR 385-10, para 2-6, 2-7, 16-4b. Note: Staffing could include other installation personnel who augment the Safety Office such as QASAS (para 2-7g). 5. Explosives Safety Training Availability and Adequacy This element is training for all installation personnel with A&E responsibilities, such as maintenance line workers, production workers, storage personnel, etc DA PAM 385-64 Table 1-1 Are workers involved with A&E provided required training? DA PAM 385-64 Para 1-8e Has the installation Safety Manager developed programs as required to ensure personnel are trained to conduct A&E operations in a safe manner? DA PAM 385-64 para 1-8e (a) Does the installation have a certification board to establish and review local training requirements? (b) Do they review an individual s training and certify each individual who works with A&E? (c) Is Safety a member of this board? (d) Is there a central repository for the A&E workers training records? (e) Does the installation Safety Manager review/monitor the training records for A&E workers? NGR 385-64 Para 4-3 Does the Safety Manager ensure procedures are developed and in place for training personnel responsible for A&E operations, operational personnel (including security personnel), and fire fighters in fire and chemical hazard symbols and in precautions and procedures for fighting fires when A&E are involved? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b (13)(c) 18

6. Explosives Safety Regulations Availability and Currency (a) Do all organizations/individuals with explosives safety responsibilities have the current DOD and Army explosives safety regulations? (b) Do they know how to obtain them online? Good safety business practice 7. Installation Master Plan 7.1 Availability and Currency Does the Safety Manager review the installation master plan and QD compliance for planned facilities on existing A&E sites prior to and after construction? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b. (8) Does the Safety Manager actively participate in the installation master planning process and annually review the installation master plan to ensure construction is not planned inside explosives safety arcs? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b. (12) Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in assisting in the installation master planning process and reviewing, annually, the installation master plan to ensure construction is not planned inside explosive safety arcs? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7h Does the installation have a consolidated explosives safety master plan? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c(1) (a) Is the master plan current? (b) Does the explosives safety manager s plan map show all explosives facilities and the associated QD arcs? DA PAM 385-65, para 1-6b. (12) 7.2 New Construction In/Near Explosives Area Is any new construction currently underway, planned in, or near current A&E facilities? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b. (14) Has the master plan been reconciled to assure there are no conflicts and/or impacts on explosives safety QD arcs? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b. (12) 19

Has the installation Safety Manager reviewed the installation master plan and QD compliance for planned facilities prior to and after construction? DA PAM 385-64, para 4-1a(1) 7.3 MCA Projects Are there any new MCA projects currently underway or planned in or near current A&E facilities? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(4) Has the master plan been reconciled to assure there are no conflicts and/or impacts on explosives safety QD arcs? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b(8) and (12) 8. Deployment Safety Does the installation have a mission to support deployments? Note: This could be applicable to actual deployment of troops, support in the form of mobilization training, or support in the form of shipping material to include A&E. If troops are deploying, are they deploying with their ammunition uploaded? Command must comply with Federal law and all other applicable DOD and Army regulations. Are mobilization/deployment training facilities sited and/or operated in compliance with Army regulations and policies? DA PAM 385-64, para 9-2b. (1) (4) Are deployment facilities such as railheads sited with an approved site plan? DA PAM 385-64, para 9-2 a.(2) 9. Standing Operating Procedures Availability and Accuracy Are all active SOPs reviewed periodically to assure the latest safety and operational requirements are incorporated? AR 385-10, paras 12-3b and 18-5 sub paras a. h. DA PAM 385-10, para 9-8 (not to exceed two years) Does the Safety Manager review policies, SOPs, and directives for compliance with explosive safety requirements? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b (9) 20

Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in reviewing SOPs and directives for compliance with explosives safety requirements? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7g Are employees aware that the can stop unsafe operations? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-1b Is an operational or complete composite risk analysis performed for A&E operations prior to writing a new SOP for an A&E operation or before the biannual review of an existing A&E operation? AR 385-10, para 18-5b Are SOPs developed and used for each A&E operation? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-4 Are SOPs readily available at the work site and applicable parts of SOPs clearly posted at all workstations in the operation, such as bays within a building (when posting within the work site is not practical, the SOP will be posted at the entrance to the site)? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-5a Does a review of sample SOPs for A&E operations indicate they provide workers the information necessary to perform their tasks safely? DA PAM 385-64, para 2-4 Do personnel with specialized knowledge (e.g., safety, logistics, and fire/emergency services) review each SOP for clarity, compliance with standards/regulations, and conformity with accepted practices? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-7a Does each SOP have a cover sheet containing the following information: (1) activity name; (2) name of process; (3) unique SOP number; (4) date of SOP; (5) name of preparer, title, and phone number; (6) signatures of individuals and their office titles responsible for reviewing and concurring with SOP (e.g., safety, logistics, fire and emergency services); (7) name and title of approving authority and date of approval? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-7b (1) (7) 21

Are all SOPs periodically (not to exceed two years) reviewed and revised as necessary? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-8 Have all SOPs been signed by supervisors or persons-in-charge indicating that they have read the SOP, understand operations involved in the task, have verified that the operators are trained in and understand the SOP, and that the task can be executed in a safe and efficient manner when: (a) First assigned to supervise the task. (b) Beginning an operation that is intermittent and has not been performed for 90 days. (c) A change is made to the SOP. (d) At least annually when an operation is performed on a continuous basis. DA PAM 385-10, paras 9-9 (a) (d) Has each worker read applicable SOPs (or has the SOP been read aloud) and signed a statement attesting to this and that they understand the SOP when: (a) First assigned to the task. (b) Prior to beginning an operation that is intermittent and has not been performed for 90 days. (c) When a change is made to the SOP. (d) At least annually during continuous operation. DA PAM 385-10, paras 9-10 (a) (d) Is an index that contains the following maintained for all approved SOPs: (a) SOP number and title, (b) Name of office submitting SOP, (c) Date of approval, (d) Next review date. DA PAM 385-10, para 9-12 Are the SOPs developed for all explosives safety operations to provide supervisors and operators the level of detail necessary to execute tasks or operations in an efficient, effective, and safe manner? AR 385-10, para 18-5a DA PAM 385-10, para 9-6 DA PAM 385-64, para 2-4 Does the installation have a SOP index (central repository) of all approved SOPs? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-12 Are SOPs and revisions based on the results of a complete composite risk assessment of all phases of the tasks or operations and resulting recommended controls? AR 385-10, para 18-5b 22

Are SOPs for explosives operations readily accessible to the supervisors and operators in the work area? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-11 Were all approved SOPs sufficiently staffed for review and concurrence? DA PAM 385-10, para 9-7 10. Lightning Protection Are LPS inspections and test records available for the past 12 years? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-13c(1)(a) Is LPS installed on all required facilities? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-17 Is the LPS electrically tested (bonding resistance and resistance to earth tests) every two years, or after facility modification that may affect bonding? DA PAM 385-64, table 17-1 Is the safety office completing a trend analysis after each testing cycle? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-29 Is the LPS visually inspected every twelve months for earth electrode subsystem ground rods, ground loop, grid, radial, plate, cones, railroad track, water pipes? DA PAM 385-64, table 17-1 (a) Is the safety office notified of any deficient LPS inspections and tests that cannot meet required values? (b) If the storage structure contains ammunition, is the custodian notified? (c) Are interim control measures and a CoRA established when an ammunition storage structures LPS cannot meet required LPS values? DA PAM 385-64, para D-1 a., b., and c. 23

Are personnel responsible for maintenance, inspection, and testing familiar with the fundamentals described in NFPA 780 and DA PAM 385-64? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-13b(1)(b) (a) Does installed LPS meet specification requirements in NFPA 780, Annex K and paragraph DOD 6055.09-STD V2.E4.1., and DA PAM 385-64 to include air terminals, down conductors, and side flash protection? (b) Was the100 foot zone of protection included? DOD 6055.09-STD, para V2.E4.1. DA PAM 385-64, para 17-16c(1) (2) and (3) Are fences, railroad tracks, large metal masses, etc. that come within six (6) feet of an explosives structure bonded to that structure s LPS? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-22 e. and f. Are surge protection devices installed on all incoming electrical or electronic systems conductors where they enter or exit an A&E facility? DOD 6055.09-STD, para V2.E4.2.3. DA PAM 385-64, para 17-26a Are steam, water, and air conditioning lines running aboveground into A&E facilities bonded to the structures LPS? DA PAM 385-64, para 17-26d 11. Contaminated Real Estate This involves areas currently or previously used by the installation and potentially or known to be contaminated with A&E or their residue. 11.1 UXO Procedures Has the installation commander established an aggressive education program for on- /off-post personnel to include school children (kindergarten through 12 th grade) on the dangers of trespassing on ranges/training areas and the handling of UXO? AR 385-63, para 1-4r (3) (u) DA PAM 385-63, paras 1-6a (1) and 1-6b (6) 24

11.2 Real Property Contaminated with Explosives Does the installation have a document or map for all known or suspected contaminated areas? DOD 6055.09-STD, para V7.E4.2.2. Does the installation prohibit unnecessary access and take appropriate action to deter unauthorized access to areas that are known or suspected to contain UXO? DOD 6055.09-STD, para V7.E4.2.3. DA PAM 385-63, para s 2-1b, 2-2b, 2-2c, and 2-2d (a) Are all current and former OB/OD, impact areas, or contaminated areas identified/marked? (b) Are they fenced or access otherwise controlled? DOD 6055.09-STD, paras V7.E3.5 and V7.E3.5.1.2. 12. Review Waivers/Certificates of Risk Acceptance (CoRA)/Exemptions/Certificates of Compelling Reason (CCR) Does the Commander ensure competent and qualified personnel initiate and review explosive safety Certificates of Risk Acceptance and provide the Commander guidance on risk assessment/acceptance? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-5c.(4) Does the Safety Manager review CoRAs and CCRs for completeness and accuracy prior to forwarding for approval? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b (10) Does the Safety Manager advise the incoming commander of existing waivers, exemptions, deviations and plans for correction? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b (11) Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Managers in explosives safety CoRAs (waiver and exemption) requests and CCRs? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7b. When an existing facility or activity violates the provisions of AR 385-10 or DA PAM 385 64, are CoRAs developed and the risk accepted at the appropriate level of command (DA PAM 385-30 Table 4-2) in accordance with DA PAM 385-30? AR 385-10, para 5-5 DA PAM 385-30, para 4-11c 25

Is DA Form 7632 (Certificate of Risk Acceptance) used to document and accept risks associated with violations of explosives safety standards? DA PAM 385-30, para 1-5d Are copies of CoRAs: (1) for greater than sixty-calendar days provided to the organization s ACOM, ASCC, or DRU safety office, (2) for a period greater than sixty-calendar days provided to USATCES? DA PAM 385-30, para 4-11g(4) When building or performing a major modification on a structure (greater than 15 percent of current value) that violates or will violate the provisions of AR 385-10 or DA PAM 385 64, does the commander certify such projects as essential due to operational necessity or other compelling reasons and obtain written authority by a CCR from the appropriate level of command (DA PAM 385-30 Table 4-2)? AR 385-10, para 5-5a DA PAM 385-30, para 4-11c Are CCRs processed in accordance with requirements of DA PAM 385-30 para 4-12? DA PAM 385-30, para 4-12 Are there situations requiring an explosives safety CoRA/CCR for which one has not been prepared? AR 385-10, para 5-5 DA PAM 385-64, para 1-4a DA PAM 385-65, para 2-7c DA PAM 385-30, para 1-7b(4) Are all explosives safety CoRAs/CCRs approved by the appropriate level of command? DA PAM 385-65, para 2-7a DA PAM 385-30, table 4-2 Risk Acceptance Authority Are CoRAs and the supporting risk analysis reviewed annually for changes, i.e. encroachment, increase in hazard, and mission requirements? DA PAM 385-65, para 2-7c (2) Has a CoRA been used to alter or bypass regulatory (DOD, Army, Federal, State, or other authority) requirements or policies for convenience rather than a documented compelling or strategic reason? DA PAM 385-30, para 1-7a 26

14. Review Explosives Accidents Does the Safety Manager investigate and report A&E accidents IAW AR 385-10 and document and disseminate explosives safety lessons learned? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-6b (18) Do QASAS personnel provide technical assistance to Safety Directors and Managers in investigating A&E accidents? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-7k Were accidents reported IAW Army policy? AR 385-10, para 3-2 DA PAM 385-10, para 11-3 DA PAM 385-64, paras 6-12d. Do Commercial carriers of ammunition have the phone number for the Army Operations Center for use in the event of an accident during transportation of ammunition? DA PAM 385-10, para 11-5 and paras, 11-5 c. and g. 15. Review Open Findings from Reviews & Inspections Review the finding(s) from the previous DDESB Explosives Safety Surveys. (a) Review each DDESB finding(s) and comment whether corrective action(s) have been initiated and/or completed. (b) Review the corrective action(s) and determine if it adequately addresses the finding(s). AR 385-10, para 5-8 After receipt of survey findings, has a report been prepared that includes corrective actions taken or planed in response to DDESB findings, and has the report been provided to USATCES for further transmittal to DDESB within 90 days for a CONUS installation, or 120 days for an OCONUS installation? AR 385-10, para 5-8d. 27

Are inspection findings documented and followed-up to ensure implementation and effectiveness of corrective measures? DA PAM 385-64, para 1-9 SEE DA PAM 385-64, PARAGRAPH 1-9 FOR GUIDANCE ON ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS. Has the safety office been audited for its execution and integration of the Army explosives safety program into its organization s mission by its higher commands on a periodic basis? AR 385-10, para 2-11a Has the safety office conducted and documented an annual programmatic audit of their explosives safety program execution? AR 385-10, para 2-11c 16. Amnesty Does the installation have an established A&E amnesty program? AR 710-2, para 1-4n DA PAM 710-2-1, para 11-19 28