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5.7.1. For Winds of 18-29 Knots as Measured on or Closest to Specific Facilities. No work shall be performed on the exterior surface of umbilical or mobile service towers or other tall structures unless spider staging or similar suspended work devices are safely secured to the structure.
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5.7.2. For Winds of 30 Knots or More as Measured on or Closest to Specific Facilities
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5.7.2.1. No work shall be performed on the exterior surfaces of umbilical or mobile service towers or other tall structures except for emergency tasks.
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5.7.2.2. Work performed during emergency conditions shall be approved by Pad Safety or Range Safety and all suspended work devices shall be secured to the structure.
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5.8.1. Facility Use General Requirements
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5.8.1.1. Facilities shall be used within the limits of their design. If facilities are leased from the USAF, the payload project shall coordinate with Range Safety and Civil Engineering for proper use within the limits of their design.
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5.8.1.2. Only those operations that are consistent with facility design, materials, equipment, and personnel shall be performed in the facility.
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5.8.2. Hazardous Facility Use General Requirements
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5.8.2.1. The use of facilities for hazardous storage or processing operations shall be approved by the appropriate local safety authority.
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5.8.2.2. The OSP shall be developed by the facility operator in coordination with the appropriate safety authorities. Payload projects will review and be familiar with the OSP as needed.
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5.8.2.3. Facilities used for hazardous activities shall have an FEOP and an Evacuation Plan developed by facility operators.
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5.8.2.4. Simultaneous hazardous operations within the same control area are prohibited.
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5.8.2.5. Non-hazardous operations within the same control area as an ongoing hazardous operation are prohibited unless a safe distance approved by the appropriate safety authority can be maintained.
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5.8.3. Hazardous Facility Inspection
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5.8.3.1. Facility Inspections
Note: These requirements are for the facility personnel and owners that potentially impact and involve the payload project.
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5.8.3.1.1. Facilities shall be inspected before first use, upon modification, before operations, and at least annually, as determined by the payload project and local safety authorities.
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5.8.3.1.2. Inspection reports shall be maintained in accordance with local safety requirements (NPR 8715.1 NASA Occupational Safety and Health Programs for NASA facilities or for Air Force facilities in accordance with AFMAN 91-201, AFI 91-202, and DoD 6055.9-STD).
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5.8.3.1.3. Actions shall be taken to correct discrepancies identified during inspections. Records of discrepancies and discrepancy corrections shall be maintained for three years.
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5.8.3.1.4. A verbal report shall be made to the appropriate local authority within the same day of the inspection if discrepancies are found that may delay a planned operation or endanger personnel or material handling equipment (MHE) used to handle critical hardware, or the critical hardware itself.
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5.8.3.1.5. Written reports describing actions taken to correct discrepancies identified during inspections shall be submitted to the local safety authority within 15 calendar days or less if deemed necessary by either group.
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5.8.3.2. Operations Safety Facility, Complex, and Area Inspections
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5.8.3.2.1. A systematic visual examination of facilities, related GSE, and any work in progress that could cause accidental damage to property or injury to people or affect the launch schedule shall be performed by the appropriate safety authority. This inspection deals primarily with aerospace ground equipment (AGE), launch critical associated equipment, maintenance, associated hardware, fire hazards, fall protection, and equipment on the complex.
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5.8.3.2.2. A safety inspection shall be performed on launch complexes, explosives storage and processing facilities and areas, and in hazardous processing and checkout facilities according to the following schedule:
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5.8.3.2.2.1. At least two weeks before a launch vehicle or payload being brought to the pad or facility.
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5.8.3.2.2.2. Within 48 hours of the pad erection day.
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5.8.3.2.2.3. Immediately before the start of any hazardous or safety critical operation.
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5.8.3.2.2.4. After any major or safety-related modification has been made to facilities or equipment.
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5.8.3.2.3. Explosives storage and operating areas and facilities shall be inspected by the appropriate authority at least annually to ensure compliance with explosives safety criteria. Area monthly records shall be reviewed during the annual inspection.
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5.8.3.3. Facility Operator Inspections. The facility operator shall inspect explosive storage and operating areas and facilities at least once a month.
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5.8.3.4. Facility Spot-Checks. Spot-checks of processing facilities shall be performed to ensure compliance with this publication.
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