A. Mission or Task: Risk Assessment B. Date/Time Group C. Date prepared:

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A. Mission or Task Risk Assessment
B. Date/Time Group
C. Date
prepared Annex E Begin 2 January 2005

28 December 2004 End 2 January
2005 Combat Pistol D. Prepared By Mr.
Gregory Swallows, Range Facility Manager E.
Task F. Identify
G. Assess H. Develop Controls
I. Determine J.
Implement Controls
Hazards
Hazards
Residual
(How To)


Risk 1. Move on to
Slips, Trips/Falls Moderate
Proper footgear and Low
(IIIE) Wear proper foot Range
(IIIC) maintain trail
surfaces gear and
maintenance (holes, pits,
police) of trail
surfaces Environmental High
(IIC) Using Unit OIC/RSO
Low (IIE) Use sand or ice melt
snow/ice RSO
evaluate before winter
prior to winter use use 2.
Live Fire Ammunition High (ID)
Minimize persons handling
Low (IIIE) Prohibit removal from
Operations Improper handling
ammo and emphasize careful
package until time to use.
handling control
and accountability
Ensure personnel receive
correct training for weapon.
Fire Moderate (IE)
Prohibit flammable materials Low (IIIE)
Have a designated smoking area
near ammo
area
Tracers Moderate (IIIC) Ensure
fire extinguishers are Low (IIIE)
During summer months,
present and personnel are
recommend having fire trained
fighting equipment on
site.
2
Malfunction Moderate (IID)
Stress misfire and clearing Low (IIIE)
Train personnel on
procedures proper
misfire/clearing
procedures. Loaded
Weapons High (IIC) Keep weapons
pointed up and Moderate (IID)
Establish misfire down
range at all times
procedure and rehearse
immediate action drill
No horseplay. Weapon
cleared on and off range
by OIC/RSO. Noise hazards
High (IIC) Wear proper hearing
protection Low (IIID)
Ensure hearing protection is
available and worn 3. Exiting Uncleared
Weapon High (ID) Weapons must be
cleared off the Low (IIE)
Require RSO or OIC to clear Range
range by the RSO or OIC
all weapons
NOTE Control measures will be briefed and
incorporated into the SOP. Supervision and
training to standard are key to mission success.
The Range Safety Officer, OIC and any other
safety personnel will ensure that these control
measures are implemented, the SOP is adhered to,
and high standards of safety are maintained at
all times to ensure risks are minimized.
All personnel will be briefed on the
control measures, emergency procedures and review
lessons learned from previous accidents prior to
training. Emergency procedures will be
rehearsed, to include, simulating calling,
contacting Range Control, directing immediate
cease fire, etc. RISK ASSESSMENT RATING The
overall rating given to the Combat Pistol is
(HIGH). Implementing the suggested control
measures will reduce the rating. The residual
risk given the Newton Rang is (LOW).