Recently updated Accident Prevention PlanAPP) demanded by the governed regulations under 385-1-1 is far from a generalized, ambiguous document. This tool, marked by explicitness and precision, is obligatory for endorsement before any labor can begin on a government-sponsored building project. It sits at the forefront of bureaucratic paperwork that a contractor must supply. The APP must serve as a comprehensive, localized written blueprint that elucidates the administrative measures to deter accidents on a specific construction venture.
The freshest infusion of changes into the ENG FORM 6293, AUG 2023 Accident Prevention Plan triggers notable transformation in the structure and execution of future submissions.
The leading-edge edition of EM 385-1-1, in operation from March 15, 2024, has stripped away the previously validated attenuated Accident Prevention Plan used for Service-related, supply chain, and research and development contractual engagements. Regardless of the activity type, every contemporary APP must undergo a presentation.
Deciphering these modifications could lend a strategic edge in reducing the frequency of plan rejections.
The updated accident prevention strategy includes 13 key components to fulfill the newly adjusted EM 385-1-1 standards. The necessary components are:
PARTS 1-13: SIGNATURES, PROJECT INFORMATION, PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION, SOH COMMITMENT AND POLICY, TRAINING, SOH INSPECTIONS, ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION, SOH OVERSIGHT, SEVERE WEATHER PLAN, ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (RISK MANAGEMENT), REQUIRED PROJECT SITE-SPECIFIC PLANS AND PROCEDURES, PROJECT SITE COORDINATION, REQUIRED APPENDICES.
The segment of the EM 385-1-1 revision that deals with localized plans, titled PART 11: Required Project Site-Specific Plans and Procedures, has seen a significant overhaul and demands a heightened focus.
The renovated framework of EM 385-1-1 includes a mandatory plans checklist in section 7—Minimum Plan Requirements. Part 11 reveals the bare essentials for the plans to be included in the APP. The APP further offers invaluable guidance to the contractor by cross-referencing suitable paragraphs in EM 385-1-1.
Relevant and finalized plans from Part 11’s list should be affixed to Appendix 5 and presented in the sequence listed. If a plan is pertinent but incomplete, a justification stating why it’s incomplete and an anticipated completion date is required. Any discrepancies in the inclusivity of required plans must be supported by a rationale explaining their non-applicability for the specific project.
The necessary plans typically include:
Additional site-specific plans or procedures may need to be included in Appendix 6 of the APP. These include MEDICAL and FIRST AID, WELDING, CUTTING and BRACING, WORK PLANS and SHIPPING, Excavation and Trenching, and Temporary Facilities.
The APP isn’t a static document but one that evolves. It should be modified as safety customs or targets advance. The components of this plan contribute towards the overall safety of the Department of Defense operation, curtailing unfortunate mishaps.