510 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 1-8

Sections

5-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Developing AHAs

Create AHAs based on paragraphs 1-6 or 2-6, including all required PPE and safety equipment details.
Choose PPE and safety equipment according to the protection guidelines in paragraph 8 or as specified in the manual.

5-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)

Implement an HCP when exposed to hazardous noise and/or toxic chemicals, following ER 385-1-89.
Develop a site-specific HCP according to 29 CFR 1910.95, ACGIH TLVs, and this manual, including:
- Identification and documentation of engineering controls, PPE, and hearing testing for all employees.
- Employee training on noise hazards and protection methods.
- Labeling of noise hazardous equipment and areas.
- Hearing testing for individuals working in noisy environments for over 30 days a year (pre-employment, annual, position change, and end-of-employment).

Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)

Implement an RPP when respirators are required, following this manual, 29 CFR 1910.134 (contractors), and ER 385-1-90 (USACE).
Develop a site-specific RPP including:
- Methods to identify and evaluate workplace respiratory hazards.
- Procedures for selecting appropriate respirators.
- Medical evaluations for respirator users.
- Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators.
- Procedures for proper respirator use in routine and emergency situations.
- Maintenance procedures for respirators.
- Ensuring air quality, quantity, and flow for atmosphere-supplying respirators.
- Employee training on respiratory hazards, proper use, limitations, testing, and maintenance.
- Evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Project-specific voluntary use guidelines and education for voluntary users.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-5. How often must individuals working in hazardous noise environments undergo pre-employment and end-of-employment hearing testing?

Initially and annually thereafter

If employees work more than 30 days a year

Whenever requested by employees

Prior to being hired and quarterly

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 5-6.

5-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 5-7

5-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

a.  Hearing Conservation Program (HCP).  An HCP is required when employees are exposed to hazardous noise and/or toxic chemicals.  USACE employees will follow ER 385-1-89. When required, contractors must develop and implement a written, site- specific HCP according to 29 CFR 1910.95, ACGIH TLVs, and this manual, to include the following: (5-7.a)

(1)  The identification and documentation of the engineering controls, PPE, and hearing testing for all employees.

(2)  Employee training on the hazards of noise and the methods of protection provided (see para 5-3.b).

(3)  Labeling of all noise hazardous equipment and areas as required above.

(4)  Pre-employment, annual, position change, and end-of-employment hearing testing of individuals working in noise hazardous environments greater than 30 days a year.

b.  Respiratory Protection Program (RPP).  A RPP is required when employees are required to use respirators.  A written site-specific RPP must be developed and implemented according to this manual, 29 CFR 1910.134 (contractors), and ER 385-1-
90 (USACE), to include the following:  (5-7.b)

(1)  Methods used to identify and evaluate workplace respiratory hazards.

(2)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.

(3)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.

(4)  Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators.

(5)  Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations.

(6)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, canister/cartridge change-out, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators.

(7)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.

(8)  Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations (see para 5-3.c).

(9)  Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing (donning and doffing) the respirator, any limitations on their use of the respirator, pre-use testing procedures, and respirator maintenance (see para 5-3.c).

(10)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

(11)  Project/facility-specific voluntary use guidelines and a requirement for voluntary users to learn and understand the contents of 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix D, (Mandatory) Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required under the Standard.