PAM 385-10 — Army Safety And Occupational Health Program Procedures
PAM 385-10 governs Army safety and occupational health programs, mishap prevention, hazard controls, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Publication number: PAM 385-10
- Title: ARMY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROCEDURES
- Date: 07/24/2023
- Proponent: DAS
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 385-10 covers the Army Safety and Occupational Health Management System, hazard identification, hazardous-operation SOPs, radionuclide security, and contract safety. It requires investigations, inspections, risk controls, written procedures, and safety provisions in certain contracts.
Applies to: This chapter applies to all Army hazardous operations, except for administrative tasks, involved in execution of missions and processes.
Topics covered
- Army Safety and Occupational Health Management System
- Hazard identification
- Hazardous-operation SOPs
- Radionuclide security
- Radiation safety
- Contract safety
Questions and answers
What does PAM 385-10 require for hazardous-operation SOPs?
An SOP is required when tasks are complex or involve hazardous materials. (paragraph 8-1)
What must safety procedures in an SOP protect?
The safety procedures must protect the worker and the environment throughout the process. (paragraph 8-4)
How must hazards be handled during workplace inspections?
Prioritize hazards identified during the survey by mishap probability and severity, recommend controls or corrective action, track hazards on a hazards control log, track abatement of the identified hazards, and advise the commander and unit leaders as appropriate. (paragraph 4-2)
What safety plan should construction contractors have?
Construction contracts should include the requirement for the contractor to have a site-specific safety plan. (paragraph 15-4)