USAMRICD AHA Underground Utilities

Accident Prevention Plan
USAMRICD Replacement Facility

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, Maryland
ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

LOCATION: CONTRACT NUMBER: PROJECT TITLE:
Edgewood, MD W912DR-09-C-0030 USAMRICD Replacement Facility, Aberdeen
Proving Ground
ACTIVITY: Installation of Underground PRIME CONTRACTOR: SUBCONTRACTOR:
Utilities Total Engineering, Inc. N/A
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS ACTIVITY: RISK ASSESSMENT:
Installation of Sewage Collection System, Water Lines, and Storm Lines. Moderate
Date of Preparatory Inspection:
PRINCIPAL STEPS POTENTIAL SAFETY/HEALTH HAZARDS RECOMMENDED CONTROLS
1. Discuss the scope of work to be A. Items to be discussed include A. Supervisors and employees involved in
performed during Daily Safety Huddle. individual injury and damage to the this scope of work must be clear in
environment. Shock, electrocution, their task, aware of the potential
strain / sprain, pinch points, oxygen hazards, and necessary measures to be
deficient atmosphere, toxic or taken to prevent injury and loss events
explosive atmosphere, contusions, from occurring. A pre-job briefing of
abrasion are potentials. the work to be performed will be
conducted, including a thorough review
and understanding of the AHA with the
FSM and craftsman will help ensure an
understanding of the work, its hazards
and mitigation steps, required personal
protective equipment and tools
associated with the work. Make note of
Site Emergency Services 911 and
location on base in case of problems.
2. Conduct Physical Site Assessment A. Changed conditions / hazards, A. Conduct a documented Pre-Task
after completion of the Safety Huddle. directly / indirectly, may have occurred Analysis at the work location and where
/ developed since the last work area the work is to be performed. The Field
review or initial development of this Site Manager (FSM) and Craftsman
AHA. involved in conducting this work “must
be present” during the initial pre-task
analysis performed. A daily
documented pre-task analysis is
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required to ensure surrounding
conditions / hazards created by others
or by the work being conducted are
identified and mitigated prior to
conducting work.
3. Mobilize/set-up tools, equipment, and A. Strain/sprains, slips/trips, chemicals, and A. Expectations of safe lifting practices to
materials. lacerations be given at pre-job briefing. Review all
B. Employee general safety equipment/materials that would require
C. Unsafe Damaged Equipment mechanical assistance for lifting.
Maintain housekeeping with designated
staging areas. Ensure designated
access paths Maintain current
applicable MSDS for all products and
use proper PPE in association with
guidance instructions provided by
MSDS. Verify any necessary insurance
or inspection documentation required.
Designate appropriate staging area
with super silt fencing to include
shallow pit for temporary concrete
washout area. Insect all tools on
jobsite for proper ergonomic utilization,
proper insulation, and safe usage for
purposes as expected, with all
personnel utilizing proper PPE.
B. Minimal PPE requirements are hard
hats, ANSI approved safety glasses,
work boots, and safety vests. Hearing
protection shall be required for
activities with a high noise exposure In
accordance with company policy, OSHA
regulations and EM385.1.1 US Army
Corps of Engineering.
C. Immediately remove and replace any
tools inspected that do not meet these
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standards. All equipment shall be
inspected by FSM upon arrival on the
site. Damaged equipment shall be
tagged and removed from service in
accordance with company policy and
with section 18 of the EM 385.1.1.
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
4. Equipment shall include but not be A. Competent person briefing prior to the
limited to Backhoe, Trackhoe, A. Prior to use, inspect daily and test and beginning of work. Toolbox safety
33,000lb dump truck with air brakes, determine tools/equipment are in safe meetings. Personnel authorized to
Utility pick-up trucks, tractor and low operating condition. If operators operate the specific piece of equipment
bed trailer, Tampers Gas operated, change, each new operator will also are the only persons who will be
skid loader aggregates, excavator, inspect tools. FSM will make spot allowed to use it and the associated
Stihl Cutqik Saw, rollers, tampers, checks of tool condition and practices equipment and tools.
rebar, shore boxes, suction vacuum, of workers.
and trailers. Additional requirements will be a CDL
and a DOT physical during the
transportation of equipment. It is also
the responsibility of the operator to
perform the daily inspection and
maintain the equipment log book.
5. A. UXO operations A. Emergency Procedures A. TEI will have Tetratech as the
"competent person" on site during all
excavations. This is to include
inspections, removing and/or handling
of MEC/UXO. If at any time during
excavations the competent person
suspects the presence MEC/UXO all
operations will stop and TEI will
evacuate the area until the competent
person has cleared the area to resume
excavation operations.
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6. Excavate per the drawing detail and A. Traffic / Pedestrian Safety A. All traffic control devices shall conform
for the type of soil. B. Contact with known/ unknown utility to the latest edition of the MUTCD and
during excavation/ fill work causing Maryland’s supplements, all flaggers
hazardous energy release. must be ATSSA certified and adhere to
C. Excavation/ trench safety Maryland’s standards for flagging,
follow the traffic control plan in
accordance with TEI company policy
and section 18 of the EM 385.1.1. Do
not operate vehicles or equipment
adjacent or in the vicinity of the cutting
area unless to do so, operations have
been coordinated with the FSM. Wear
proper PPE to perform the work.
B. Identify all utilities utilizing Miss Utility
and potholing to verify locations. Work
shall be stopped FSM or Safety Supt.
shall be contacted immediately if an
unknown utility is encountered. An
excavation checklist shall be utilized. All
employees involved in the excavation
shall be briefed of utility locations.
Existing vehicle and pedestrian traffic
unaffiliated with the project shall be re-
directed away from work area, using
“caution” tape, cones, barricades and
signage to demark these areas
C. A competent person shall inspect the
excavation/ trench prior to each day’s
activities or any change in conditions in
accordance with company policy, OSHA
regulation, and section 25 of the EM
385.1.1. During trenching operations, a
certified trench box, sloping, or
engineered shoring shall be used.
Access/ egress (ladders) shall be
provided within 25 feet of all
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employees. Air monitoring shall be
done on a daily basis. If a hoe ram is
utilized hearing protection and flying
object protection shall be provided.
Protective fencing shall be installed for
protection of employees near the
excavation and prevent unauthorized
entry into the area. Employees shall be
aware of the slip/ trip hazards present
during wet/ icy/ or snowy conditions.
Dewatering shall occur as necessary
and the excavation/ trench inspected
by the competent person prior work
beginning. All spoils shall be at least
two feet from the edge of the
excavation.
7. Layout lay down area for materials, A. Slips/trips/falls, contusions, abrasions, A. Develop a plan for the organization
tools and equipment associated with lacerations, punctures, strains/sprains, and staging of materials, tools,
the installation of RCP/PVC pipe. overhead hazards. equipment and installation of RCP/PVC
pipe.
8. Entering Confined Spaces. A. Emergency Procedures A. Contact FSM supervisor immediately.

B. Employee general safety B. Minimal PPE requirements are hard
C. Unsafe/ damaged equipment/ power hats, ANSI approved safety glasses,
tools work boots, and safety vests. Hearing
D. Flying object protection protection shall be required for
E. Cuts/ scratch/ scrapes/ burns/ falls activities with a high noise exposure.
Run a continuous atmospheric test and
use complete Confined Space
equipment provided by the company.
Follow company procedures, OSHA
regulation and section 34 of the EM
385.1.1 and complete the entry permit
when entering a confined space area.
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When in doubt call your immediate
supervisor or FSM. Before entry into a
confined space, an assessment shall be
performed to determine if the space
shall be identified as a Permit Required
confined space. All employees must
have received training on confined
space as well as understand their
individual responsibilities. Verify all
aspects of confined space permit are in
place if applicable. Air monitoring will
be provided prior to entry and then
continuous. 4-Gas Monitor will be
verified for proper calibration dates.
Acceptable atmosphere:
 Oxygen content >19.5% & <23.5 O2

 Flammable gases & vapors < 10% LEL
 Toxic gases and vapors < the PEL for
known containments
Assemble PPE, Tools and Rescue

Equipment to be used at the work
location.
Guard opening by erecting a hard

barricade around manhole. Signage
should read “Danger Permit Required
Confined Space, Do Not Enter” if
required
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Examine water for oily sheen, if
present contact FSM and
environmental personnel in accordance
with EM 385.1.1.
Pump manhole of water (if necessary)
Verify communication means is

operable.
C. All equipment shall be inspected by

FSM upon arrival on the site. Damaged
equipment shall be tagged and
removed from service. All hand/ power
tools shall be inspected prior to use.
Any damaged/ unsafe tools shall be
tagged and removed from service and
it shall comply with the manufactures
recommendations and with section 13
of the EM 385.1.1.
D. All guards shall be in place and
serviceable.
E. All cords/ power tools shall have GFCI
protection. Face shields and safety
glasses shall be used when using chop
saws or grinders. Work area shall
barricade or shields utilized if other
workers are exposed to hazard. Gloves
shall be used when using chop saws or
grinders. Utilize step ladders to gain
access safely.
A. Damaged/ unsafe hand/ power tools A. All hand/ power tools shall be inspected
9. Anchor and secure RCP/PVC pipe.
B. Flying object protection prior to use. Any damaged/ unsafe
C. Cuts/ scratch/ scrapes tools shall be tagged and removed from
D. Fire hazard when refueling equipment service and it shall comply with the
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E. Damaged/ unsafe rigging/ hoisting manufactures recommendations and
F. Metatarsal protection with section 13 of the EM 385.1.1.
G. Excavation/ trench safety B. All guards shall be in place and
H. Caught in between/ struck by serviceable.
equipment/ materials C. All cords/ power tools shall have GFCI
protection. Face shields and safety
grinders.
D. A fire extinguisher shall be provided
within 25’ of any refueling operations.
Equipment shall shut off during
refueling. Mechanical bonding shall be
used. Portable fuel cans shall be
properly labeled, metal, have a spark
arrestor screen, and have a self closing
lid. No plastic gas cans.
E. All rigging shall be inspected prior to
use. Damaged rigging shall be tagged
and removed from service immediately.
A qualified rigger shall be used. A lift
meeting shall occur prior to operation.
All rigging/ hoisting equipment shall
have engineered data for capacity
(tags, etc.). Employees shall not be
allowed under hoisted loads. The
equipment swing radius shall be
guarded.
F. Employees using powered compaction
equipment (jumping jacks, tampers,
etc.) shall utilize metatarsal guards.
G. A competent person shall inspect the
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activities or any change in conditions.
During trenching operations, a certified
trench box, sloping, or engineered
shoring shall be used. Access/ egress
(ladders) shall be provided within 25
feet of all employees. Air monitoring
shall be done on a daily basis. If a hoe
ram is utilized hearing protection and
flying object protection shall be
provided. Protective fencing shall be
installed for protection of employees
near the excavation and prevent
unauthorized entry into the area.
Employees shall be aware of the slip/
trip hazards present during wet/ icy/ or
snowy conditions. Excavations of earth
material to a level not greater than 2
feet (.61 m) below the bottom of a
shield shall be permitted, but only if the
shield is designed to resist the forces
calculated for the full depth of the
trench, and there are no indications
while the trench is open of a possible
loss of soil from behind or below the
bottom of the shield. Dewatering shall
occur as necessary and the excavation/
trench inspected by the competent
person prior work beginning. All spoils
shall be at least two feet from the edge
of the excavation.
H. Employees shall wear high visibility
vests. All back up alarms on equipment
must be in place and serviceable.
Spotters shall be used as necessary for
equipment positioning. A flagman shall
be used as necessary at the access/
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egress point for equipment/ vehicles.
Employees shall avoid pinch points. All
ROPS shall be in place and seat belts
worn.
A. Damaged/ unsafe hand/ power tools A. All hand/ power tools shall be inspected
10. Unloading the anchor supports and set
B. Flying object protection prior to use. Any damaged/ unsafe
the RCP/PVC pipe.
C. Cuts/ scratch/ scrapes tools shall be tagged and removed from
D. Silica exposure service and it shall comply with the
E. Fire hazard when refueling equipment manufactures recommendations and
F. Damaged/ unsafe rigging/ hoisting with section13 of the EM 385.1.1.
G. Metatarsal protection B. All guards shall be in place and
H. Excavation/ trench safety serviceable.
I. Caught in between/ struck by C. All cords/ power tools shall have GFCI
equipment/ materials protection. Face shields and safety
grinders.
D. The primary means of protecting
workers will be through the use of less
toxic materials, enclosed systems, local
exhaust ventilation, wet methods, and
good work practices.
The following measures will be used to

reduce exposure to crystalline silica in
the workplace:
Wet down the dust at the point of

generation.
Install local exhaust ventilation to

prevent dust from being released into
the air.
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During rock drilling, flows water
through the drill stem.
Install dust collection systems onto

machines or equipment that generated
dust.
Use concrete/masonry saws that

provide water to the blade.
Silica sand or other substances

containing more than 1% crystalline
silica will not be used for abrasive
blasting.
Good personal hygiene will be

practiced to avoid unnecessary
exposure. Eating, drinking, use of
tobacco products or applying cosmetics
will not be done in areas where there
is dust containing crystalline silica.
If possible, employees will shower and

change into clean clothes before
leaving the worksite to prevent
contamination of cars, homes, and
other work areas.
E. A fire extinguisher shall be provided
within 25’ of any refueling operations.
Equipment shall shut off during
refueling. Mechanical bonding shall be
used. Portable fuel cans shall be
properly labeled, metal, have a spark
arrestor screen, and have a self closing
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lid. No plastic gas cans.
F. All rigging shall be inspected prior to
use. Damaged rigging shall be tagged
and removed from service immediately.
A qualified rigger shall be used. A lift
meeting shall occur prior to operation.
All rigging/ hoisting equipment shall
have engineered data for capacity
(tags, etc.). Employees shall not be
allowed under hoisted loads. The
equipment swing radius shall be
guarded.
G. Employees using powered compaction
equipment (jumping jacks, tampers,
etc.) shall utilize metatarsal guards.
H. A competent person shall inspect the
activities or any change in conditions.
During trenching operations, a certified
trench box, sloping, or engineered
shoring shall be used. Access/ egress
(ladders) shall be provided within 25
feet of all employees. Air monitoring
shall be done on a daily basis. If a hoe
ram is utilized hearing protection and
flying object protection shall be
provided. Protective fencing shall be
installed for protection of employees
near the excavation and prevent
unauthorized entry into the area.
Employees shall be aware of the slip/
trip hazards present during wet/ icy/ or
snowy conditions. Excavations of earth
material to a level not greater than 2
feet (.61 m) below the bottom of a
shield shall be permitted, but only if the
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shield is designed to resist the forces
calculated for the full depth of the
trench, and there are no indications
while the trench is open of a possible
loss of soil from behind or below the
bottom of the shield. Dewatering shall
occur as necessary and the excavation/
trench inspected by the competent
person prior work beginning. All spoils
shall be at least two feet from the edge
of the excavation.
I. Employees shall wear high visibility
vests. All back up alarms on equipment
worn.
A. Caught in between/ struck by A. Employees shall wear high visibility
11. Backfill of underground pipe.
equipment/ material. vests. All back up alarms on equipment
worn.
12. Final inspection of work area and A. Slips/trips/falls and lacerations. A. Maintain housekeeping with designated
housekeeping shall be performed prior areas. Ensure designated access paths.
to departure of work area. Verify proper utilization of PPE
especially on hands.
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REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Safety Officer (signature)
Subcontractor (signature)
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USAMRICD Replacement Facility

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8. Entering Confined Spaces. A. Emergency Procedures A. Contact FSM supervisor immediately.

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 Oxygen content >19.5% & <23.5 O2

Assemble PPE, Tools and Rescue

Guard opening by erecting a hard

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Pump manhole of water (if necessary)

Verify communication means is

C. All equipment shall be inspected by

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The following measures will be used to

Wet down the dust at the point of

Install local exhaust ventilation to

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Install dust collection systems onto

Use concrete/masonry saws that

Silica sand or other substances

Good personal hygiene will be

If possible, employees will shower and

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Safety Officer (signature)

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