Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 15–9. Aviation life-support systems a. A unit aviation life-support systems program that ensures aircrews are provided with adequate aviation life- support systems (as prescribed by AR 95–1) will be developed and implemented. A qualified officer/NCO will be designated to manage the unit aviation life-support systems program. b. Each aircrew member will have all required items of individual aviation life-support equipment. Each aircraft will be equipped with crew life-support equipment (kits or sets) required for the mission and environment. All life-support equipment will be maintained, inspected, and replaced in accordance with DA Pam 385–90. 15–10.
Preaccident or preemergency planning a. A unit emergency plan will be prepared and maintained in accordance with DA Pam 385–90 and DA Pam 385–10. b. The unit preaccident or preemergency plan will be rehearsed, reviewed, and its adequacy documented. The degree of response by elements in the emergency plan for a rehearsal can vary; however, an exercise requiring all elements to respond physically must be conducted at least annually. c.
The unit preaccident or preemergency plan should include procedures for response to and investigation of accidents where contractor maintenance supporting unit operations is involved in the accident and the Government has assumed all or some of the risk of loss in the contract. d. In the event of an Army aircraft accident (Class A through Class C), all crewmembers and any other personnel who may have contributed to the accident will be quickly evacuated to medical facilities by aeromedical or ground ambulance for physical examinations and blood and urine testing in accordance with AR 40–8, AR 40–21, AR 40–501, AR 600–105, and DA Pam 385–40.
Part Three Supporting the Garrison and Industrial Base Part Three addresses those special Army Safety Program management functions that are appropriate to sustaining the Soldier and the Army civilian in garrison and industrial operations. The principles and concepts stated in this part apply to the Soldiers and Army civilians performing their noncombat role during training, contingency operations, and in field operations. Chapter 16 Occupational Safety and Health Program (Workplace Safety) 16–1.
Introduction This chapter prescribes policy and responsibilities for implementing the OSHA program mandated by Federal or State regulations and to reduce risk of accidental losses, injuries, and occupational illness to the military and Army civilian workforce as required by EO 12196, 29 CFR 1960, and DODI 6055.1. The OSHA programs will be implemented in all Army operations (CONUS and OCONUS) with the exception of military-unique operations as defined below. Proce- dures for occupational or workplace safety are in DA Pam 385–10. 16–2. Policy a.
OSHA programs and national consensus standards shall be applicable to and integrated into all Army equipment, systems, operations, and workplaces (CONUS and OCONUS). b. Military design, specifications, and deployment requirements will comply with OSHA standards where feasible. When no standard exists for military application or the application is not feasible, the Army component will apply mishap risk management component of CRM. c. Military and Army civilian officials at each management level shall promote strong safety programs, safe working conditions, and safe performance to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses. d.
All Army leaders at each echelon will develop and implement functions and written procedures as part of the A r m y S a f e t y P r o g r a m a n d t h e A r m y O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h P r o g r a m t o f u l f i l l t h e f o l l o w i n g A r m y a n d O S H A requirements: (1) Ergonomics. (2) Hazard communications. (3) Respiratory protection. (4) Personal protective equipment. (5) Materials handling training. (6) Bloodborne pathogens. (7) Confined space program. (8) Emergency action plans and fire prevention plans. (9) Fall protection. 68 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007