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Safety Manual
JAC Safety Manual - manmods 10 Here are the tenth round of modifications made to the JAC Safety Manual as per the JAC Safety Committee Meeting of 14 September 2000.
Note:  There were some modifications made since the 14-September meeting.  These appear in green.
Modifications to the front and back covers, and Addenda 3, 4, and 9 will appear in the hard copy versions only.
 
Chapter
Section
 
Table of contents
- update revision dates 
- remove sidebar from web version of Safety Manual
1
A2
A.2.last paragraph: 
- change six  to "eight controlled copies…"
- add: another copy for the Library and add to list 
1
C4
- add List of Safety Training: "TSS written and practical tests - every two years" 
3
A
- last sentence:
  • remove: ...covers "only" personal...
    add: ...equipment "specifically" applicable...
3
B1
- paragraph 2, 1st sentence change for clarification: "Safety shoes shall be worn by all ETS personnel above HP and other staff as dictated by the nature of the work and as determined by the supervisor(s)." 
3
B4e
- 1st sentence change/split for clarification:  "Safety shoes shall be worn by all ETS staff while working above HP.  Other staff must wear safety shoes as dictated by the nature of the work."
3
C2b1
- change-grammar:  replace correct with "proper"
3
D3b
- change sentence to: "The term applies to gases such as carbon monoxide; and carbon dioxide; the vapors of volatile substances such as benzene and carbon tetrachloride; toxic dusts and fumes; and radioactive material." (remove "nitrogen" as it does not contribute to atmospheric contamination.)
3
E3a
- correct equation: …LW = 10 log (W/Wo) where…

- correct table: should be "dBA"
4
E3b
- add after last sentence: "Clean up metal shavings, particularly where they may be tracked into general access areas."
4
E3x (new)
- add: "x. Wear appropriate footwear.
8
A2a4
- change "approved operator only: to "Authorized Personnel Only"
8
A3g
- correct spelling: each
8
B3b
- split last bullet to create another at: ...there are changes...
8
C2b
- correct: #5 should be item "v"
8
C4ax (new)
- add: Secure tools and equipment.
9
C3avi
- change summit weather report message phone number to: 974-4203
9
C3ai
- second bullet: correct link to Chapter 10 new section D2 
9
C3biv
- change IRTF summit phone number to: 974-4209
9
C3bv
- change MKSS Hilo Office phone number to: 974-4205 
9
G2c - change heading from "Other Visitors" to "Visitors"
9
H2
- remove the Special Medical Examination Prior to Work at Hight Altitude form (RO/EM) and revise text to read "You may obtain the form from the JAC Personnel Section." (no web version available to link to at this time) 
9
H3
- remove the Certificate of Fitness for Work at High Altitude form and revise text to read "You may obtain the form from the JAC Personnel Section." (no web version available to link to at this time) 
9
I
- add note next to Medical Alert Disclaimer form: "(linked to web version)"
9
K4axi
-remove bullet - installation procedure - tire chains (not relevant) 
10
new C
- add new heading "Summit Facility Safety"
- re-alphabetize sections sequence, i.e., "C." JCMT Safety becomes "D." JCMT Safety, etc.
10 new C1 - add new: "Operator Safety Certification" text
10
(was C1a) now
new C2
- change title to "Rules for Operation and Performance of Work at Summit Facilities Without a TSS", update text to incorporate guidelines for coordination of summit daywork for  JCMT and UKIRT, and move to new section C as item 2.
10 new C3 - add new text "Guidelines for Coordination of Summit Daywork" provided by the ETS group.
10 (was C1c) now D1c - replace first sentence with: "No visitor shall be allowed to work in a JAC summit facility without an officially assigned staff member who is responsible for his or her safety and training.  The responsible staff member for each such person shall be listed on the engineering daywork schedule." (for clarification)
10
 D1(new d)
- add new: "d. Work rules when a TSS is not present are covered in section C2 of this chapter."
10
(was C4) now D4
-  add new "a." and re-alphabetize: Add the following information to Chapter 10 C 4 as the new item a: 

"The telescope roof and doors shall be closed when the sustained wind speed is 40 mph or greater. They shall also be closed if peak gusts of 50 mph or greater occur regardless of the sustained wind speed." 
10
(was C6bvi) now D6bvi
- Summary table for access to the roof:
  • add ">" symbol to 50 mph-Prohibited and 40 mph-Prohibited
10
(was C6civ) now D6civ
- correct Summary table for access to the catwalk to reflect text in c.i.:
  • change from: "<40-OK on walking surfaces, otherwise use fall arrestors" to: "<30-OK on walking surfaces.
  • add new : No (Ice/Snow), 30-50 (Wind), Use fall arrestor (Access)
  • add:">" symbol to 50 mph-Prohibited & 40 mph -Prohibited 
10
(was C12a) now D12a
- correct:  11 carousel azimuth… to "10" and correct last bullet to read: "2 carousel kick switches at the foot of the carousel stairs.  The green light on the stairs next to the light switch will go out when either switch has been activated." 
10
(was C12b) now D12b
-revise second sentence to read: "The carousel kick switches are reset through clearly marked panels located at either side of the switch." 
10
 (was C12d) now D12d
NOTE: change stop to "emergency" button…
10
(was C14) now D14
- correct arithmetic: from five to "six" emergency stop buttons...
10
(was C14a) now D14a
- last bullet: change Nasmyth Platform to "Mezzanine" Platform
10
(was D1) now E1
- update "daywork procedures" with reference to TSS responsibilities only - (work rules when a TSS is not present are covered in new section  C2 of Chapter 10.)
10
(was D1e) now E1e - replace first sentence with: "No visitor shall be allowed to work in a JAC summit facility without an officially assigned staff member who is responsible for his or her safety and training.  The responsible staff member for each such person shall be listed on the engineering daywork schedule." (for clarification)
10
E1f
- add new: "d. Work rules when a TSS is not present are covered in section C2 of this chapter."
10
E5b
- change first sentence to reflect new TSS/WL guidelines:
"During engineering work the TSS/WL may decide to stay in higher winds..."
10
E5c
- change sentence to reflect new TSS/WL guidelines:
"In either case, the TSS/WL should exercise their judgement..."
10
(was D9) now E9
- change sentence (for clarification): "Do not go into the dome during an observing run without clearance from the TSS.  The telescope must be locked out prior to work"
10
new E12
- add new heading "Access to the Top of the Mirror Covers" and text; and re-number.(OSHA requirement for publishing new procedure)
- re-number
11
B4d
- change JCMT Scheduler and phone number from Graeme Watt to Gerald Moriarty-Schieven, 966-5421
11
E2a
UKIRT's new fire alarm system & procedures- modified and replaced 7/27/00. (new fire alarm system had been installed)
13
complete chapter
- change TSS to "TSS/WL" (WL = Work Leader)
13
Fgii
 - change Chairman of the Safety Committee to "Chief Engineer" (future chairman may not be the Chief Engineer)
13
Appendix 3
- change in procedures for locking out the JCMT's antenna (done 07/28/00 - installation of the new castell key systems warranted the change in procedures)

-B.7.(new) add: "Louvers compressed air:  The valve is in the air line near the tank.

13
Appendix 4
(following changes reflect new requirement to inform TSS/WL) 

- A.1. add: "…you should always inform the TSS/WL and double check…"

- A.2.c. change Chairman of the Safety Committee to "Chief Engineer" (future chairman may not be the chief engineer)

- D.2  & E.2. replace sentence with: "Inform the TSS/WL of your plans and make an entry in the log book."

- D.4 replace 2nd bullet & E.5. replace 4th bullet  with: "inform TSS/WL that you have finished,"

- G.2 (new) add and re-number: "2. Inform the TSS/WL of your plans and make an entry in the log book." 

- L.2 (new) add and re-number: "2. Inform the TSS/WL of your plans and make an entry in the log book."

- L.4 (was 3): delete first sentence (not applicable)

- L.5 (was 4): replace "…ensure that other staff are familiar with your plans.." with "inform TSS/WL"

14
B2a
- remove list of "heads of groups", i.e., 
i.   Head of the Engineering & Technical Support Group
ii.  Head of JCMT Instrument Development
iii. Head of UKIRT Development
iv. Head of JAC Software and Computing Services
(agreed not to specify, as groups change)
14
D1.2a.v
- change italics (Note that markings in "ton(ne)s in any form should be avoided) to normal print, remove second italicized sentence (not relevant); and align with open bullets
14
Appendix 2
Table 1
- correct  garbled symbols
 
Addendum 1
- Add to list of Named Post Holders:
  • - All Jib Hoist: Scott Mikkelson, Remo Tilanus, Jonathan Kemp
  • - JCMT Starlift: Mark Horita, Neal Masuda, Neal Oliveira
  • - JCMT Starlift - Lift and Park Only:  Jim Hoge Nick Jessop, Scott Mikkelson, Gerald Moriarty-Schieven, Robin Phillips, Remo Tilanus
  • - JCMT Emergency Roof and Door Winch: Jim Hoge, Mark Horita, Nick Jessop, Jonathan Kemp, Thomas Lowe, Ed Lundin, Scott Mikkelson, Gerald Moriarty-Schieven, Neal Oliveira, Robin Phillips, Ed Sison, Remo Tilanus, Jay Tsutsumi
  • - Remove from list of Named Post Holders: Jeff Cox, 
       Brad Gom, Rusty Lughe, Graeme Watt
    - Correct number sequence
    - List of Post Holders:
  • add: Chief Engineer, D.J. Shutt
  • change: JCMT Scheduler from G.D. Watt to G. Moriarty-Schieven
  • remove: J.H. Tsutsumi from Approved Snow Crew Leaders
  • add: JCMT Associate Director, P.G.Friberg
  • remove: Head of JCMT Instrument Development, P.G. Friberg 
  •  
    Addendum 3
    - replace Mauna Kea Observatories Emergency Phone Numbers with updated version (MKD to obtain from MKSS and replace upon receipt)
     
    Addendum 7
    - 1st paragraph: correct transposition of Terminal Display to "Display Terminal" and VTD to VDT 

    - 2nd paragraph: replace with the following: "In addition to the above, the JAC has agreed to reimburse the entire cost of eyeglasses that have been prescribed specifically for VDT use.  An estimate of the cost of any prescribed eyeglasses, for which reimbursements will be sought from the JAC, must be submitted for prior approval to the Head of Personnel." (change in reimbursement coverage)

    - delete item #4: "Copy of insurance explanation of benefits showing amount covered by policy..." (not relevant)

    Addendum 10
    - add "daywork procedures" to Visiting Instrument Personnel: Safety Guidelines: BESTV checklist: 
    • TSS/WL coordinates all work at summit facilities
    • Check in with TSS/WL immediately upon entering the telescope
    • Sign daywork book
     - remove "BESTV" from document title
     
    Front Cover
    re: UKIRT's new fire alarm system & procedures - modified and replaced 7/27/00. (new fire alarm system had been installed)
     
    Back Cover
    Change:
    • Honda 5 to "Contour 5"
    • Explorer 9 to "Trooper 9"
    • MKSS phone number to: 974-4205
    • IRTF Hilo phone number to: 933-0891
    • IRTF Summit phone number to: 974-4209
    • UH88 Hilo phone number to:  933-0891
    • Road Condition message to: 974-4203

     
     
     
    Contact: JAC webmasters. Updated: Mon Oct 30 12:14:12 HST 2000

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