ALMA Safety Manual ALMA-10.08.00.00-011-C-MAN Version: C Status: Released 2009-July-21
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ALMA Safety Manual ALMA-10.08.00.00-011-C-MAN Version: C Status: Released 2009-July-21 Prepared By: Organization Date Jacques Lassalle ALMA Safety Manager 2009-07-21 Reviewed by: R.Daniels National Radio Astronomy Observatory Safety Representative Michael Boecker European Executive Safety Representative Masahiko Ohta National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Executive Safety Representative Approval and Release Richard Kurz JAO Project Manager Thijs de Graauw ALMA Director Doc # : ALMA-10.08.00.00-011-C-MAN Date : 2009-07-20 ALMA Safety Manual Status : Released Page : 2 of 253 Change record VERSION DATE AFFECTED SECTION REASON/INITIATION /REMARKS A 2006/02/23 All First Issue Added definitions, clarify management role, B 2006/08/31 All Sec 6 - AST inspection requirement, Sec 19 - Executive and visitor exam requirements, Sec 21 - O2 use responsibilities, Sec 30/37 – Operation Safety Sec 27 and 51 - wind speed restrictions for cranes and scaffold, Sec 43 - restrictions for offsite access, Sec 44 - night conditions for AOS access Added Sections in Environmental Protection, High Altitude Medical, and Operations Safety B Section 33 P141 ; Chapter 33.3.3 added Revision 1 2007/09/05 Accident reporting flow chart Ch 3.4.4.1 modification Police/ Mutual link deleted Section 19 Physical exam requirement Section 21 Ch 21.3.1 : last point added Section 22 Ch 22.3.3 : added Ch 22.3.4 : added Section 48 Ch 48.3.2 :the 2 first points added Ch 48.3.9.Driving sanctions Section 5 Added All Sections numbers C 2009/03/18 ALMA Director statement P 6 Section 1-3 Emergency Procedures / Contacts Section 2-3 Wood and Solid Waste Management Section 4-2 Added Light pollution policy Section 5-1 high altitude policy – Sun exposure Section 5-3 Oxygen Use at the AOS Section 5-4 Tobacco, Drug and alcohol issue Section 6.2 Compressed Gas Safety Section 6-3 : new policy Nitrogen liquefied and Gas Safety Section 7-1 Cranes and Hoists Section 7-3 Material Storage and Handling (Manual) Section 8-2 Maintenance Safety (JHAs and SOPs) Section 8-3 Antenna Operations and access – E-stop operation Section 8-4 Communication Procedures Section 10-1 General Access Requirements Section 10-2 AOS Access Requirements Section 10-3 Offsite use of ALMA vehicles Section 10-4 Vehicle use at the ALMA Site – Driving sanction Section 14-1 ; 14.2 Electrical – Extension cords –LO/TO –Arc flash Section 15-2 Holography Tower Access Requirements Doc # : ALMA-10.08.00.00-011-C-MAN Date : 2009-07-20 ALMA Safety Manual Status : Released Page : 3 of 253 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. ALMA DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT ON ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND SECURITY.....................................................................................................................................6 II. SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................7 III. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS (RD) / APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (AD).................7 IV. ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, DEFINITIONS:.......................................................8 V. MISSION ..............................................................................................................................9 VI. VISION .................................................................................................................................9 VII. VALUES .............................................................................................................................10 VIII. SAFETY OFFICE ORGANIZATION ............................................................................10 1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY........................................................................17 1-1 Accident Investigation Procedures ..................................................................................17 1-2 Accident Reporting Requirements...................................................................................19 1-3 Emergency Procedures / Contacts ...................................................................................23 1-4 Inclement Weather Communication ................................................................................28 1-5 Weather and Natural Disaster ..........................................................................................30 2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...................................................................................38 2-1 Above and Underground Storage Tanks..........................................................................38 2-2 Hazardous Waste Management........................................................................................40 2-3 Wood and Solid Waste Management...............................................................................43 2-4 General Environmental Management and Light Pollution ..............................................46 2-5 Wildlife and Archaeological Sites ...................................................................................51 2-6 Wastewater Management.................................................................................................53 2-7 Groundwater Protection...................................................................................................57 3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY .....................................................................................................60 3-1 Fire Extinguishers ............................................................................................................60 3-2 Fire Prevention.................................................................................................................66 3-3 Flammable and Combustible Liquids ..............................................................................69 3-4 Exits .................................................................................................................................73 4. HAZARD COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................76 4-1 Piping and Utility Marking ..............................................................................................76 4-2 Signs and Placards ...........................................................................................................79 5. HEALTH AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS...................................................................84 5-1 Physical Exam Requirements and High Altitude Policy .................................................84 5-2 Symptoms and Treatment for AMS.................................................................................93 5-3 Oxygen Use at Very High Altitude (Chajnantor) ............................................................96 5-4 Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Issue....................................................................................98 5-5 Hyperbaric Chamber......................................................................................................101 5-6 Portable Oxygen Therapy ..............................................................................................104 6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS...............................................................................................108 6-1 Hot Work (Welding, Grinding and Cutting)..................................................................108 6-2 Compressed Gas Safety .................................................................................................114 6-3 Nitrogen Liquefied and Gas Safety................................................................................119 7. MATERIALS HANDLING ..................................................................................................124 7-1 Cranes and Hoists ..........................................................................................................124 Doc # : ALMA-10.08.00.00-011-C-MAN Date : 2009-07-20 ALMA Safety Manual Status : Released Page : 4 of 253 7-2 Rigging...........................................................................................................................133 7-3 Material Storage and Handling (Manual and Mechanical)............................................137 8. OPERATIONS SAFETY ......................................................................................................144 8-1 Food Handling Areas .....................................................................................................144 8-2 Maintenance Safety (Job Hazard Analysis and Standard Operating Procedures) .........150 8-3 Antenna and Transporter Operations and Access – E-Stop Operation..........................155 8-4 Communication Procedures...........................................................................................160 8-5 Housekeeping.................................................................................................................163 8-6 Excavation Safety ..........................................................................................................166 8-7 Outdoor Work (Protection from Elements) ...................................................................169 8-8 Optical Fiber Communication Systems (Lasers) ...........................................................172 9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.......................................................................180 9-1 PPE General Requirements............................................................................................180 9-2 Eye and Face Protection.................................................................................................183