Air Force Fire Emergency Services Technical Implementation Guide 1500-18
Technical Implementation Guide 1500-18
For
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and
Wellness Program
Date Published: 4 May 2018
Air Force Fire Emergency Services Technical Implementation Guide 1500-18
Preface
In accordance with established policies and procedures, AFCEC/CXF has conducted a
comprehensive line item review of NFPA 1500, Standard for Organization and Deployment
of Fire Suppression Operations, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety,
Health, and Wellness Program (2018 Edition). This Technical Implementation Guide (TIG)
provides clarification and deviation approvals authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, The
Air Force Civil Engineer. Line items not addressed in this TIG are implement as written.
The left hand column lists the NFPA line items which correspond to a deviation or clarification on
the right hand column.
All Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment Fire Emergency Services
representatives have coordinated on this TIG. Correspondence in this regard is on file at
AFCEC/CXF, Tyndall AFB FL.
This TIG includes five attachments:
1. Attachment 1 - NFPA 1500 TIG Correlation Document
2. Attachment 2 - NFPA 1071 Applicability
3. Attachment 3 - AF LOI 17-003 - Clarification on Fall Protection for Rolling Stock-
Motor Vehicles
4. Attachment 4 - OSHA Proximity PPE Ruling
JEFFREY A. WAGNER, Civ, DAFC Air Force Fire Chief
Air Force Fire Emergency Services Technical Implementation Guide 1500-18
NFPA 1500, 2018
Edition
Air Force Implementation Matrix
Chapter 1 – Administration Adopt as written with the following clarifications.
1.1 Scope This Technical Implementation Guide (TIG) provides Air Force
clarifications or deviations to National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 1500, Standard on Fire
Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness
Program (2018 Edition).
4.3, 4.3.1* and A.4.3.1 Clarification: Administer programs IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1960, DoDI 6055.06, AFI 32-2001, AFI 91-202 & 203, and NFPA 1500. The FES Flight occupational safety, health, and wellness program shall be integrated into the MAJCOM and installation Mishap Prevention Program as contained in AFI 91-202. FES Flights shall coordinate with the installation safety office to accumulate and provide statistical data on FES Flight injuries and mishaps. Statistical data can also be found in the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) located on the AF Portal. Consult with the local installation safety office for special access privileges and training.
4.4 and 4.4.1 Clarification: Additional roles and responsibilities of management, supervisors and members are provided in AFI 91-202, AFI 91-204 and AFI 91-207.
4.4.5.4* and A.4.4.5.4 Clarification: The Installation Fire Chief shall follow all Federal, DoD, AF and local safety requirements and guidelines before disseminating information to personnel so as to avoid compromising any on-going investigations.
4.5.3.1 Clarification: IAW OSHA 1960.37(e). Committees shall meet at least quarterly.
4.6.1*, 4.6.2, and 4.6.3 Clarification: Current data collection forms and/or automated systems will be used as for CA-1, CA-2, DD Form 518, SF-91, AF Form 978, etc. Record maintenance and disposition will be IAW DoDI 5015.02 Records Management maintained IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS)
4.6.5 Clarification: Vehicle inspection documentation and maintenance records shall be maintained IAW AFI 24-301.
5.1, 5.1.1* and A.5.1.1 Clarification: The Air Force adopted NFPA standards as they apply to training and certification through DoD 6055.06-M, AFI 32-2001, USAF Career Field Education and Training Plan, Fire Protection Specialty, AFSC 3E7X1 (CFETP) and the Fire Emergency Services Training Plan (FESTP).
5.3.5* and A.5.3.5 Clarification: IAW AFI 48-137.
5.3.13, 5.3.13.1* and A.5.13.1 Clarification: IAW AFI 91-202 and AFI 91-203.
6.2, 6.2.1* and A.6.2.1 Clarification: Firefighters may obtain vehicle licensing during certification training, but shall not operate vehicles under
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emergency response conditions until they are certified.
7.1, 7.1.1* and A.7.1.1 Clarification: References: AFI 48-127, Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation Program, AFI 48-137, Respiratory Protection Program, AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. OSHA - CFR 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment; 1910.133, Eye and Face Protection; 1910.135, Head Protection; CFR 1926.101, Hearing Protection; ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998) and ANSI/ISEA Z136.6.
7.1.6.1 Clarification: If on-site cleaning capability is not available, approved AF FES Inspection, Cleaning and Repair contract cleaning services shall be used unless a waiver has been approved.
7.4* and A.7.4 Clarification: References: AFI 44-108; Infection Prevention and Control Program, AFI 48-117; Public Facility Sanitation, AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens.
7.10 and 7.10.1 Clarification: IAW OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and AFI 48-137.
7.11 Clarification: IAW AFI 48-137, 29 CFR 1910.134(i); TO 42B-1-22.
7.18.3 Clarification: Helmet goggles are synonymous with the helmet facepiece. The intent of the standard is when in a hazardous area, if you have an SCBA mask on with a front mounted regulator, the regulator must be mounted to provide face protection. If not wearing an SCBA facepiece, your helmet shield or helmet shield/goggle must be down. If you are performing a specific task where primary eye protection is of concern, in addition to the face shield, goggles (or ANSI approved safety glasses) must also be worn.
7.20.5 Clarification: Fire departments shall develop management plans, standard operating procedures and lesson plans.
8.4, 8.4.1* and A.8.4.1 Clarification: IAW AFI 90-802; Risk Management, AFPAM 90-803 – Risk Management Guide and Tools and NFPA 1250 Recommended Practice for Emergency Service Organization Risk Management.
8.6.8* and A.8.6.8 Clarification: The Incident Commander (IC) will determine the appropriate actions to be taken depending upon their initial evaluation of the situation. For example: suspected hot brake and hydrazine incidents will require a greater IDLH designation.
8.6.13.1 Clarification: A supplied-air respirator is the minimum level of respiratory protection required for members performing overhaul operations.
10.1 and 10.1.1* Clarification: Include guidance in 29 CFR 1910, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), and AFI 91-203. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart
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D, General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1), enforced by Air Force Occupational Safety Letter of Interpretation (AFLOI) #17-003 (Attachment 3) and AFI 91-203, para 13.2. When firefighters are performing work/maintenance on top of vehicles in a fire station, fall protection if available, must be used. A fall restraint system should be addressed during new construction.
10.1.5* and A.10.1.5 Clarification: Include guidance in UFC 4-730-10. Incorporate transition zones (yellow) to allow movement of personnel between the facility’s hot (red) and cold zones (green). Hot zones are spaces in the facility that are exposed to carcinogens and green zones are living/working spaces intended for extended occupancy.
11.1 and 11.1.1 Clarification: IAW AFI 48-123 and NFPA 1582.
11.2, 11.2.1* and A.11.2.1 Clarification: The military requirements are outlined in AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program.
12.2, 12.2.1* and A.12.2.1 Clarification: IAW AFI 32-2001 and AFI 44-153.
13.1* A.13.1 and 13.1.1 Clarification: IAW AFI 44-153, Disaster Mental Health Response & Combat and Operational Stress Control. Fire Departments shall develop standard operating procedures outlining how the program is conducted.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA
19 March 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR MAJCOM AND AF FIRE CHIEFS
FROM: AFCEC/CXF 139 Barnes Drive Suite 1 Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5319
Subject: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1071, Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications, Equivalency
1. As part of our annual review of newly published NFPA standards for applicability andadoption, we conducted a review of NFPA Standard 1071, Emergency Vehicle TechnicianProfessional Qualifications (Current Edition). We validated that personnel assigned to Air Force(AF) Specialty Code 2T3X1A, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle Maintenance receive certifiedtraining at their respective technical training school, Det 1, 344th Training Squadron, PortHueneme, CA which we determine to be equivalent to NFPA Standard 1071 criteria.
2. We have coordinated this determination with HQ AF/A4LR. NFPA Standard 1071 does notapply to members of the AF FES organization therefore a Technical Implementation Guide for thisstandard will not be developed.
3. This is an AFCEC/CXF, AF/A4LR and 441 VSCOS coordinated position. Should you haveany questions please contact my AFCEC/CXF POC Mr. Fred Terryn at DSN 523-6460 and/or 441VSCOS, Mr. Timothy M. Patterson at DSN 574-4408.
TIMOTHY W. RICKARD Jr., CMSgt, USAF Air Force Fire Chief
cc: AFLCMC/WNZDB AF/A4LR 441 VSCOS
Attachment 2
Air Force Occupational Safety Letter of Interpretation
AF LOI # 17-003
Subject: Clarification on Fall Protection for Rolling Stock/Motor Vehicles (Replaces AF LOI #
12-001 and 16-002)
Air Force Publications: AFI 91-203, paragraph 13.3
Question: What are the requirements for fall protection for rolling stock/motor vehicles when an
operator is on top of the vehicle performing daily vehicle check point operations?
Response: Federal Register 81:82494-83006 Final Rule 11/24/2016 - Walking-Working Surfaces and
Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems) preamble states, under section IV. Summary
and Explanation of the Final Rule, “Since the Agency did not propose any specific fall protection
requirements for rolling stock or motor vehicles, OSHA has not included any in this final rule. This is,
obviously and correctly, meant to exclude work surfaces that are on rolling stock/motor vehicles, i.e.
railroad cars, truck trailers, and barges.
In all situations, if fall protection is available, it shall be used. With OSHA’s intent to exclude rolling
stock/motor vehicles from the final rule on Subpart D Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal
Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems), it is AFSEC interpretation that AFI 91-203, paragraph
13.3 requirements do not apply to rolling stock/motor vehicles when conducting inspections/check
point operations and fall protection is unavailable.
Question 2: What are the requirements for fall protection for rolling stock/motor vehicles
maintenance?
When a vehicle is sitting out in the open it is really neither Construction nor General Industry…it is
just a vehicle out in the open, presumably ready to perform whatever task is required of it. In the
"normal operation" of the system one may have to perform a quick inspection, turn a knob, or check a
gauge, these mundane tasks associated with making the system function are permitted without fall
protection.
In contrast, once maintenance must be performed on that same system at height, the elevated surface is
then considered to be a "walking-working" surface. It is at this point that the AFI 91-203, Chapter 13
come into play. AFSEC’s position is when personnel are working on rolling stock/motor vehicles
inside of, or next to, a building/structure where the installation of fall protection is feasible they shall be
protected. For vehicles out in the open, if fall prevention devices, e.g. ladder stands, aerialifts,
scaffolding, etc., are available, they shall be used to the fullest extent possible.
Air Force safety requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters
explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create
additional obligations. This letter constitutes AFSEC's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note
that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA, DoD and/or Air Force rules. To keep
apprised of such developments, you can consult the Air Force Occupational Safety SharePoint site at
https://cs.eis.af.mil/sites/10178.
Attachment 3
Air Force Occupational Safety Letter of Interpretation
Work/Maintenance is considered to be any task that goes beyond inspection/point check, e.g., the status
of a gauge/equipment or condition of the vehicle, and requires fall protection. An example of a task
beyond a check/inspection is filling/topping off tanks.
Even though AFI 91-203, paragraph 13.3 requirements do not apply to rolling stock, each situation
dealing with working from heights should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Each time
inspection/check point operation is conducted at heights all hazards, e.g. wet surfaces, damaged
ladders, wind, etc., must be evaluated to make the operation as safe as possible. Other points to
consider in any fall protection situation are developing training and factoring in fall protection during
new facility design/construction and remodeling projects.
Our point of contact for this issue is Mr. Robert Foster, DSN 246-0826.
BILL PARSONS, GS-15, DAF
Chief, Air Force Occupational Safety
Attachment 4
