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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section II - ADMINISTRATIVE › Section 141-33-6 - APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES

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a. RCNCOES
				  courses are scheduled by the WVMA and published in the current TY WVARNG
				  Circular 350-1.
b. Each RCNCOES
				  course is announced by a Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) ninety (90) days prior
				  to the application suspense date. MOIs are forwarded thru the DCSOP, WVARNG,
				  for distribution to major organizations.
c. Applications are submitted on an NGB Form
				  64, Application for Training, and forwarded to: TAG-WV, ATTN:
				  WVAR-PO-O.
d. Orders to attend an
				  RCNCOES Course are published by TAG-WV for courses conducted in an ADT status
				  and by organizational elements for those courses conducted in an IDT
				  status.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section II - ADMINISTRATIVE › Section 141-33-7 - DISMISSAL/RELEASE OF STUDENTS

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Student dismissal or release from an RCNCOES course may
					 occur for the following reasons
a.
				  Disciplinary: Applies to students who fail to cooperate in routine requirements
				  or fail to adhere to the NCO standards of conduct. Students with identified
				  disciplinary problems will receive immediate counseling in an effort to revert
				  them into productive soldiers.
Documentation of counseling concerning violations of these
					 standards is used to establish a basis for dismissal.
b. Academic: Applies to students who fail to
				  meet the established academic standards of the course. Students who are
				  identified as academically deficient are counseled to determine the reason for
				  their difficulty with the course. Deficiencies on the part of the student are
				  grounds for dismissal, if adequate counseling fails to achieve the desired
				  results.
c. Medical: Applies to
				  students whose health prevents their satisfactory completion of the
				  course.
d. Weight Control Program:
				  Applies to students who report to an NCOES course exceeding the established
				  standards IAW AR 600-9.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section III - GENERAL › Section 141-33-8 - PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION

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The POI for each course is the TRADOC approved RCNCOES,
					 developed by the Sergeants Major Academy, and contains core subjects with
					 prescribed hours of instruction.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section III - GENERAL › Section 141-33-9 - SPECIFIC COURSES

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The courses taught in the WVMA RCNCOES are subject to
					 frequent change. Therefore, the different courses and their prerequisites are
					 appended to this regulation to facilitate these changes.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section III - GENERAL › Appendix A - Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)

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1. Purpose.
To train soldiers to the standard
					 expected of Corporals and Specialists with regard to leadership, NCO
					 responsibility, and training subjects.
2. Prerequisites.
a.
Recommended by his/her senior enlisted
					 supervisor and commanding officer.
b. Meet the established standards IAW AR 600-9.
c. Individuals at rank/grade level of CPL/SPC.
d. SGT/E5s who have not previously attended an NCOES
					 leadership course are also authorized to attend PLDC.
e. Physical profile compatible with requirements of
					 PMOS/DMOS.
f. Must successfully complete the Army Physical Fitness
					 Test prior to attendance (12 months prior to graduation date) or complete the
					 APFT at PLDC. Individuals on profile or not medically screened are
					 waived.
3. Scope of the Course.
Leadership,
					 communication skills, resource management, professional skills and military
					 studies conducted in a 24-hour-a-day NCO Academy environment.
4. Course Length.
Fifteen days AT/ADT.
5. Training Location.
West Virginia Military
					 Academy, Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section III - GENERAL › Appendix B - Basic Noncommissioned Officer Courses (BNCOC)

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1. PURPOSE.
To provide the education and
					 training necessary for the Skill Level (SL) 2 noncommissioned officer to
					 professionally and effectively perform the duties required of the Sergeant
					 (E5).
2. SCOPE OF THE COURSE.
a. Phase I:
provides Common Leader Training
					 (CLT) instruction in common-core and leadership subjects. BNCOC students attend
					 three consecutive IDT periods in order to complete the Phase I training.
b. Phase II:
provides MOS-specific training
					 for the student. Emphasis is placed upon leadership, effective communications,
					 professional skills, resource management, military studies, assigned/inherent
					 duties, and responsibilities authority of the SL2 NCO. Subject matter focuses
					 on those things the RC squad/section Sergeants need to know to perform their
					 jobs in the event of mobilization.
3. Prerequisites.
a. Recommended by his/her First Sergeant and Unit
					 Commander.
b. Meet the established standards IAW AR 600-9.
c. Sergeant (E5).
4. Course Length.
a. Phase I is conducted on three consecutive weekends which
					 includes forty-seven (47) hours of classroom instruction.
b. Phase II is the MOS-specific portion and normally
					 14-days in duration. However, this phase may be longer depending on course
					 requirements.
5. Training Location. West Virginia Military Academy, Camp
					 Dawson, Kingwood, WV.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-33 - TRAINING - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section III - GENERAL › Appendix C - Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC)

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1. Purpose.
To develop leadership skills and
					 techniques of the SSG Reserve Component (RC) soldier who has potential for
					 advancement.
2. Prerequisites.
a.
Recommended by his/her senior enlisted
					 supervisor and Unit Commander.
b.
Meet the established standards IAW AR
					 600-9.
c.
Current physical profile compatible with
					 the requirement for current PMOS/DMOS.
d.
Staff Sergeant.
3. Scope of the Course.
Leadership, effective
					 communications, professional skills, resource management, military studies,
					 assigned and inherent duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Skill
					 Level 4 NCO.
a.
Phase I of this course provides training in
					 leadership skills which are common to all RC Skill Level 3 Noncommissioned
					 Officers. The course is designed to be conducted in a "stand-alone" manner with
					 all training conducted in an intensive manner. The instructional content is
					 built around a central theme: Learn the leader skills to fight, win, and
					 survive on the Airland Battlefield to counter the threat.
b.
Phase II provides SL3 MOS-specific
					 training. Course length depends upon the specific MOS.
4. Course Length.
a.
Phase I is conducted in an IDT status for
					 six consecutive months.
b.
Phase II course length is normally
					 conducted in a 15-day ADT mode.
5. Training Location.
West Virginia Military
					 Academy, Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-1 - Reference

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a. AR
				  385-40.
b. AR 385-10.
c. DA Pam 385-1.
d. NGR 385-10.
e. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
				  of 1970.
f. Executive Order 11807,
				  dated 28 September 1970.
g. Federal
				  Register July 1,1989, VOL I (Title 29, Chapter 17, Part 1910).
h. Federal Register July 1,1989, VOL II (Part
				  1960).
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-2 - Purpose

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This regulation establishes the West Virginia Army National
					 Guard Safety Program. It prescribes the policies, procedures and guidelines for
					 planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling the implementation and
					 conduct of the safety program. Safety officers appointed in the WVARNG, under
					 provision of this regulation , will "reply by endorsement" to the State Safety
					 Officer that they have read this regulation upon their
					 appointment.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-3 - Policy

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The safety policy of the WVARNG is to reduce and maintain
					 at a minimum level accidental manpower and monetary losses. This program is
					 designed to create safe conditions for operations and to promote safe practices
					 by military and technician personnel at all times. This will provide more
					 efficient utilization of resources and enhance the readiness of the
					 WVARNG.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-4 - Scope

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The West Virginia Army National Guard Safety Program
					 provides for a continuing and comprehensive accident prevention effort
					 compatible with the mission of the WVARNG throughout all echelons of command.
					 Accomplishment of the mission with minimum risk is the concept of this
					 regulation just as accident prevention is a paramount part of good operating
					 practice.
a. Proper supervision by
				  unit leaders, passed down through their subordinates, promotes the prevention
				  of accidents as well as efficient operation. Readiness is efficiency and
				  efficiency is safety. This is the professional approach to the mission
				  essential job at hand. The need for accident prevention is clear; economic
				  application is the preservation of resources, and its military application is
				  the preservation of combat potential.
b. The WVARNG safety program at each echelon
				  will involve all phases of safety. The program will be directed toward the
				  prevention of all types of accidents and injuries as defined in AR 385-40, NGR
				  385-10 and those indicated below.
(1) Injuries
				  to WVARNG military personnel on or off post, in a duty status.
(2) Injiuries to.......
(a) Technicians employed or used by the
				  WVARNG on duty.
(b) Contractor
				  employees when incident to an activity of, or on premises under the control of
				  the WVARNG.
(3) Injuries
				  to other military service personnel and non-military persons engaged in
				  training or other activities under the control of the WVARNG.
(4) Injuries to non-WVARNG persons or damage
				  to non-WVARNG property when incident to a WVARNG operation or activity or when
				  on premises under the control of the WVARNG.
(5) Injuries to dependents of WVARNG Personal
				  living on a military installation or at a location under the control of the
				  WVARNG.
(6) Damage to equipment,
				  materials, or property owned, used or leased by and under the control of the
				  WVARNG.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-5 - Responsibilities for the West Virginia Army National Guard Safety Program are as follows

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a.
The Adjutant General.
The Adjutant General, State of West Virginia is
				  responsible for:
(1) Establishing, supervising
				  and directing a safety program which encompasses all operations and activities
				  under his control.
(2) Establishing
				  a State Safety Office with staff responsibility vested in the Deputy Chief of
				  Staff for Personal Administration.
(3) Appointing a State Safety Officer, State
				  Army Aviation Safety Officer and Occupational Health Nurse.
(4) Appointing a State Army National Guard
				  Safety Council.
(5) Ensuring that
				  adequate provisions for safe practices and safe physical conditions are
				  incorporated in all regulations, directives, standing operating procedures,
				  special orders and training doctrine.
(6) Providing for funding requirements to
				  ensure an integrated comprehensive and continuous safety program at all levels
				  of command.
(7) Providing for
				  career development of safety personnel and ensuring authorized personnel spaces
				  are filled by personal who meet qualification standards.
(8) Periodically reviewing exposure, accident
				  experience trends and activity hazards of commands, installations and
				  activities or which each has accident prevention responsibility.
(9) Reporting accidents in accordance with
				  the provisions of AR 385-10, NCR 385-10 and this regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-6 - Safety Functions

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The various safety functions will be accomplished as
					 follows:
a.
The State Safety
				  Officer will:
(1) Serve as principal
				  staff officer, technical consultant and coordinator to the Adjutant General in
				  all matters concerning safety.
(2)
				  Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, supervise the overall State Safety
				  Program.
(3) Establish plans,
				  policies and procedures for conducting safety programs at all levels of command
				  within the State.
(4) Interpret
				  policies and procedures.
(5)
				  Provide technical assistance to all levels of command on safety
				  matters.
(6) Assist subordinate
				  commanders in determining requirements and qualification for safety
				  personnel.
(7) Establish
				  procurement channels for distribution of safety materials.
(8) Serve as member of an accident
				  investigation board as required.
(9) Interpret collected data to provide
				  information required on accident experience to subordinate and higher
				  commands.
(10) Initiate
				  recommendations to staff or higher command levels for corrective actions to
				  eliminate or reduce hazardous situations.
(11) Ensure incorporation of adequate safety
				  standards into operating procedures, regulations, manuals, directives or other
				  material.
(12) Establish
				  procurement channels to provide accident prevention and education materials for
				  safety training at all levels.
(13)
				  Ensure safety procedures are included in all plans for proposed demonstrations
				  or exhibits to ensure the safety of ARNG personnel and the public.
(14) Assist in the development and
				  maintenance of the safety segment of the technician career program.
(15) Coordinate with other agencies to ensure
				  maximum cooperation in all matters concerning ARNG safety.
(16) Coordinate with local DOD agencies to
				  ensure cooperation on all matters concerning ARNG safety.
(17) Coordinate with local federal and
				  non-federal agencies to ensure cooperation in all matters concerning ARNG
				  safety.
(18) Provide for analysis
				  of accidents to determine causative factors and promulgate appropriate
				  preventative measures.
(19) Receive
				  initial and periodic update training in safety program management, analysis,
				  reporting, awareness and prevention.
(20) Monitor training and establish training
				  programs for state safety professionals.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-7 - Safety Councils

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To facilitate staff supervision, commanders will appoint
					 safety councils down to battalion level.
a. Membership. As a minimum, membership
				  should consist of the commander or a designative representative, senior staff
				  officers, the command sergeant major and the Safety Officer from each
				  subordinate unit. Designated safety council will review:
(1) The accident experience and related
				  safety programs of the command or activity.
(2) Reports of fatal or other serious
				  accidents.
(3) Safety suggestions
				  to improve conditions and improve efficiency.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-8 - Safety Standards

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Safety for the West Virginia Army National Guard will be
					 established and implemented as follows:
a. The WVARNG will employ safety and health
				  standards established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of
				  1970 (para 1-9), or paralleled Department of the Army standards. These
				  standards will be applicable as they relate to recognized WVARNG
				  industrial-type operations, facilities and equipment comparable to those found
				  in the work environment in the private sector.
b. Each major command will review any safety
				  and health standards it may propose as supplements to higher level standards.
				  The purpose of this review is to determine consistency with OSHA standards
				  published in the Federal Register, July 1,1989, VOL I (title 29, Part 1910),
				  and with subsequently issued OSHA standards.
c. In cases where a possible inconsistency
				  exists, a justification for correction of the inconsistency will be forwarded
				  through the State Safety Office, Headquarters, WVARNG, to the ARNG Safety
				  Office (NGB-AVN-S), Bldg E 6810, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5420,
				  for review and decision.
d. A
				  determination to submit a justification for correction of an inconsistency will
				  be based on whether hazard to life, material, or property is less under the
				  proposed supplemental standard than it would be under the OSHA standard. In
				  justifying their recommendations, commanders will submit evidence that
				  conditions, practices, means, methods, operations or processes currently in use
				  are as safe and healthful as those that would prevail if OSHA standards were
				  followed.
e. In those cases where
				  there are unique military requirements for which no applicable OSHA standard
				  exists. Army and National Guard standards currently employed will continue to
				  apply.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 1 - GENERAL › Section 141-34-1-9 - Occupational Safety and Health Program for Federal

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Employees. Executive Order 11807, dated 28 September 1974
					 (App B), interprets and defines the safety responsibilities of federal agencies
					 set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Order
					 stipulates that the Federal government, which is one of the nations largest
					 employers, has a special obligation to set an example for safe and healthful
					 employment, and that its safety and health efforts must be strengthened. AR's
					 385-10,385-0, NGR 385-10 and Chapter 4 of this regulation contain specific
					 guidance on implementing the OSHA program and reporting procedure.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 2 - SAFETY TRAINING › Section 141-34-2-1 - General

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The training of all WVARNG military and technician
					 personnel in safe work practices is essential to efficient management. The goal
					 of maintaining maximum combat capability demandsa continuous, forceful safety
					 training program. The safety training program must be designed to bring about
					 the optimum awareness of the need for safe conditions and
					 practices.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 2 - SAFETY TRAINING › Section 141-34-2-2 - Responsibilities

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Responsibilities will be designated as follows:
a. Commanders are responsible for preparing
				  training plans and literature will ensure that information on safety practices
				  is integrated into such plans and literature.
b. The training of technician employees in
				  safety management will be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of
				  applicable Civil Service, Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau
				  directives.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 2 - SAFETY TRAINING › Section 141-34-2-3 - Specialized Safety Training

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It is recommended that, as a minimum, unit commanders and
					 safety officers participate in one of the following courses.
a.
Resident Safety Courses.
Resident safety courses for selected Army National Guard personnel are
				  conducted by various government agencies and civilian educational institutions.
				  These courses are designed to provide students with knowledge in safety
				  management, accident prevention and occupational safety and health.
b.
Non-Resident Safety Courses.
Non-resident safety-related courses are offered by government agencies and
				  civilian institutions. These courses are designed to furnish basic accident
				  prevention techniques and procedures for officers, safety officers and
				  supervisors. Subject courses are listed in appropriate catalogs and
				  publications.
c.
ARNG Annual
				  Safety Conference and Workshop.
The National Guard Bureau will conduct
				  an annual safety conference and workshop for the various states. The purpose of
				  this conference and workshop is to provide assistance and training in the
				  latest techniques and standards in safety. Attendance at the ARNG Annual Safety
				  Conference shall include, as a minimum, the State Safety Officer, Assistant
				  Adjutant General, Occupational Health Nurse, and State Aviation Safety Officer.
				  Adequate funds will be programmed for attendance by these personnel.
d.
WVARNG Annual Safety Conference and
				  Workshop.
The WVARNG Safety Office will conduct an annual safety
				  conference and workshop for selected supervisory and staff personnel. As a
				  minimum, the following personnel will attend: the State Safety Officer, State
				  Aviation Safety Officer, Unit Safety Officers and Armory and Facility Safety
				  Officers. Adequate funds will be programmed for conduct of the conference and
				  attendance by these personnel.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-1 - State Reports and Records Requirements

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Major commands will:
a. Supplement this regulation to the extent
				  necessary to implement the reporting requirements stated in this regulation.
				  Implementing instruction will define procedures that will ensure the
				  expeditious reporting of accidents, accuracy and completeness of reports and
				  the timely submission of all accident reports and related reports prescribed by
				  AR385-4O, NGR 385-10 and this regulation.
b. Assure that subordinate commanders
				  provides timely and accurate input to the office responsible for the Worker's
				  Compensation Program in accordance with Chapter 4 of NGR 385-10 and this
				  regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-2 - Notification of WVARNG Accidents

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Major commands will ensure that:
a. Commanders and supervisors who are
				  directly responsible for an operation, equipment or personnel receive prompt
				  notification of accidents and all circumstances surrounding it.
b. Personnel directly involved in, or
				  individuals having knowledge of, an accident promptly report the circumstances
				  surrounding the accident to responsible commanders and supervisors.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-3 - Investigating and Reporting of Army Accidents

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a.
Responsibilities.
The
				  commander of an organization or facility having experienced an accident will
				  ensure that:
(1) The accident is investigated
				  and the classification of the accident is determined (Class A, B, C or D as
				  stated in para 2-3, AR385-40). The investigation will be initiated immediately
				  to ensure expeditious completion and forwarding of the accident
				  report.
(2) The causes are
				  determined and corrective actions instituted.
(3) DA Form 285, Accident Report (AR 385-40
				  and appendix A, this regulation) is prepared as required. Particular attention
				  should be given to the analysis and stated corrective actions taken or
				  anticipated to prevent a similar accident.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-4 - Reporting of Special Cases

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a.
				  Accidents involving more than one command.
(1) WVARNG commander reporting an accident
				  involving his WVARNG unit/facility and another State/ Reserve or active Army
				  command, will investigate the accident, prepare a DA Form 285 (excluding
				  aircraft mishaps) and forward the report to the State Safety Office. A
				  forwarding letter should indicate the command considered responsible for
				  recording the accident and the command(s) responsible for recording other
				  losses or date (i.e., injuries, property damage or accrued mileage). The State
				  Safety Office will forward a courtesy copy of the accident report to the
				  commander of the other State, Reserve or active Army command
				  concerned.
(2) After concurrence is
				  reached as to responsibilities and command losses, the State Safety Office will
				  forward the DA Form 285 to the ARNG Safety Office.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-5 - Forms, Records and Reports

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a.
				  Commanders will collect, maintain, analyze and report property damage, injury
				  and occupational illness data as set forth in this regulation to assess
				  accident losses and to assist the Adjutant General in evaluation the
				  occupational safety and health programs.
b. Sample DA Form 285 is provided in appendix
				  A to this regulation and instruction packet for DA Form 285 U.S. Army Accident
				  Report, dtd Oct 91.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-6 - Preparation and Processing of DA Form 285, Accident Report

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a. DA Form 285 will
				  be prepared following the instruction in AR 385-40 and appendix A of this
				  regulation.
b. Commanders of United
				  States Army medical department activities and treatment facilities are
				  responsible for the submission of a Correction Accident Report when an injured
				  individual is transferred to the medical activity and subsequent death
				  occurs.
c. DA Form 285 reports will
				  be forwarded through normal command channels to the State Safety Office for
				  review, the State Safety Office will complete the DA Form 285, Section G in
				  accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 3 - REPORTS AND RECORDS › Section 141-34-3-7 - Report of Applicable Workplace Accidents

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a. As stated in AR 385-40, USAAAVS will
				  forward, on a semi-annual basis, a matrix of ARNG workplace accidents
				  accompanied by an analysis of the five most significant problem areas. The
				  problem areas may be based on the number of accidents, significant adverse
				  trends, emergence of new and potentially significant problems; or the analysis
				  may site significant improvement trends. The analysis will also identify those
				  Department of Labor (OSHA) casual factors, both hardware and human, that may
				  have contributed to the problem. In addition, the analysis will include
				  information concerning the effectiveness of applicable occupational safety and
				  health standards.
b. USAAAVS will
				  forward the WVARNG report of workplace accidents to the National Guard Bureaus
				  (NGB) and to the State Safety Office not later than 10 days following the close
				  of the semi-annual calendar year (30 June and 31 December). The State Safety
				  Officer will accomplish a comparison review with on-record state workplace
				  accidents and forward recommendations/comments concerning the reduction of
				  identified significant WVARNG problem areas to the ARNG Safety Office not later
				  than 30 days following the close of the semi-annual reporting period.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 4 - THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) › Section 141-34-4-1 - Purpose

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This chapter prescribes the DOD, DA, ARNG and WVARNG
					 procedures to be followed and the forms to be used in accomplishing the
					 reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses required by this regulation,
					 the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, AR 385-40, E.O. 11807, NGR
					 385-10 and 29 CFR, part 1960, subpart B.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 4 - THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) › Section 141-34-4-2 - Application

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This chapter applies to occupational injuries and illnesses
					 incurred by WVARNG military personnel and WVARNG technician and civilian
					 employees.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 4 - THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) › Section 141-34-4-3 - Reporting and Record Keeping Procedures

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AR 385-40 and 29 CFR, part 1960, subpart B will be complied
					 with, including the following:
a. OSHA
				  Form 200, Log and summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. (Technicians)
(1) OSHA Form 200 for WVARNG technicians will
				  be maintained at the lowest office responsible for submitting reports to the
				  Office of Worker's Compensation Programs (OWCP) to ensure the recording of all
				  occupational injuries and illnesses. These logs will include both host and
				  tenant personnel.
(2) Separate OSHA
				  Forms 200 will be maintained for technician personnel at The State Safety
				  Office.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 4 - THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) › Section 141-34-4-4 - Annual Workplace Inspections

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Executive Order 11807 and 29 CFR, parts 1960.26 and 1969.27
					 require that all work places, including offices, be inspected at least once
					 annually. The State Safety Officer will certify the annual inspections to the
					 ARNG Safety Office not later than 15 days following the close of the calendar
					 year.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 5 - WVARNG AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION › Section 141-34-5-1 - General

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WVARNG aircraft accidents will be classified, investigated
					 and reported in accordance with Chapter 4, AR 385-40 unless other wise
					 indicated in this regulation. Appropriate commanders and supervisors are
					 responsible for ensuring that they comply with AR 385-40, NGR 385-10, AR 385-95
					 and this regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 5 - WVARNG AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION › Section 141-34-5-2 - Policy

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At the discretion of the Chief, National Guard Bureau and
					 the Adjutant General, senior officers responsible for the WVARNG aviation
					 program may requested to go to file National Guard Bureau (NGB) if the WVARNG
					 experiences an aircraft accident. The purpose of this action by the NGB or the
					 WVARNG is necessary to implement the recommendations of the Aircraft Accident
					 Investigation Board (AAIB). This information will also be furnished to other
					 states, as necessary, for aviation accident prevention
					 purposes.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 5 - WVARNG AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION › Section 141-34-5-3 - Regional Aircraft Accident Investigation Boards (RAAIB)

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a.
General.
All WVARNG aircraft accidents will be investigated by an
					 RAAIB. The purpose of establishing these boards is to provide a base of highly
					 qualified, experienced ARNG aircraft accident investigators knowledgeable in
					 the aircraft, missions, operational procedures, and environmental and
					 management areas unique to the ARNG.
b.
Responsibilities.
Responsibilities are established as follows:
(1) The ARNG Safety Director. The ARNG Safety
				  Director is responsible for estabhlishing RAAIB's and selection of qualified
				  ARNG personnel to serve as standing members of these boards. The Director will
				  secure the Adjutant General's approval, coordinate with the State, and provide
				  implementing and funding instructions.
(2) The Adjutant General. The Adjutant
				  General or his designated representative will be responsible for the following:
(a) Provide selected, qualified WVARNG
				  personnel nominated by the NGB to serve as a member of a RAAIB.
(b) Notify the NGB, by telephone, if a major
				  or minor aircraft accident occurs. During duty hours, telephone the ARNG Safety
				  Office, DSN: 584-1753; commercial (301) 671-1821. After duty hours, telephone
				  the NGB duty officer, DSN: 858-6001 commercial (301) 981-6001.
(c) Secure the crash site and
				  wreckage.
(d) Locate witnesses and
				  secure witness' statements if they will not be available after arrival of the
				  investigation board.
(e) Provide
				  local transportation and logistical support for board members during the
				  investigation.
(f) Prepare
				  Preliminary Report of Aircraft Mishap (PRAM) and transmit messages to
				  appropriate addresses.
(g) Act as
				  liaison between investigating board and WVARNG facilities agencies and local
				  agencies as required by the president of the investigation board.
(3) Regional Aircraft Accident
				  Investigation Board President, the RAAIB president will be responsible for:
(a) Immediately proceeding to the accident
				  scene when notified of his selection as board president.
(b) Conducting the aircraft accident
				  investigation in accordance with applicable regulations.
(c) Keeping the ARNG Safety Office and the
				  Adjutant General informed regarding the progress to the investigation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 6 - PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS › Section 141-34-6-1 - General

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The WVARNG will utilize safe posters, films, technical
					 publications and other safety promotional and educational materials and
					 services to create and maintain interest in the prevention of
					 accidents.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 6 - PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS › Section 141-34-6-2 - Procurement

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Procurement, funding and budgeting responsibilities are as
					 follows:
a. The Chief, National Guard
				  Bureau, through the Army Director of Safety and the Defense Supply Service,
				  will program for certain safety promotional and educational materials and
				  services required in the execution of the ARNG Safety Program on a rxation-wide
				  basis. The ARNG Safety Director will ensure that adequate requirements are
				  forwarded to the Army Safety Director for inclusion in Headquarters, Department
				  of the Army funds to meet the needs of the ARNG Safety Program. Headquarters,
				  Department of the Army funds will be utilized for procuring those supplies and
				  services outlined in Para 2-2e (3) AR 385-10.
b. The Adjutant General or his designated
				  representative and commanders and supervisors will supplement and augment the
				  supplies outlined in with safety promotional and educational types of
				  operations as appropriate to discharge their responsibilities under this
				  regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 6 - PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS › Section 141-34-6-3 - Budgeting and Funding

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The Adjutant General will budget for funds to procure
					 safety promotional and educational materials and services determined to be
					 required locally. The State Safety Officer will request funding for such safety
					 promotional and educational materials and services to provide a basis for the
					 Adjutant General's budgeting figure.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-1 - General

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DA, ARNG and WVARNG policy is to recognize outstanding
					 effort and achievement in the prevention of accidents. Major commands and
					 separate facilities and activities will take cognizance of their subordinate
					 commands, activities and individuals when significant contributions are made to
					 the efficiency, economy and improvement of WVARNG operations through accident
					 prevention. Awards will be made to individuals and units on the basis of their
					 total safety record. Commanders should use the checklist provided in CHAP 9 NGR
					 385-10 as a guide in determining award qualifications.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-2 - Awards presented by Headquarters. Department of the Army

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The WVARNG is eligible for Department of the Army awards.
					 The provisions of AR 672-74 are applicable. For award purpose, the ARNG is
					 equated with a major Army command, and the WVARNG is equated with an Army
					 division. The Adjutant General may nominate the WVARNG for the Department of
					 the Army awards. Nominations will be submitted to the ARNG Safety Office for
					 review and forwarding.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-3 - Awards presented by the Chief National Guard Bureau

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To recognize outstanding performance in safety awareness,
					 the Chief, NGB has established the following awards:
a. The Army National Guard Safety Award of
				  Merit Honor.
(1) The Army National Guard
				  Safety Award of Merit will be an annual award presented to any state that has
				  accomplished the following criteria to general safety within a given year
				  beginning 1 October 1976.
(a) No Class A or B
				  accidents
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-4 - Awards authorized to be presented by the WVARNG and its subordinate elements

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a.
				  Eligibility. The Adjutant General will determine subordinate unit eligibility
				  for nomination to the NGB for a safety award. The Adjutant General may also
				  provide state recognition for significant achievement in the prevention of
				  accidents within all WVARNG limits. The WVARNG may use locally procured awards
				  in lieu of or in addition to, those prescribed in b and c below.
b. Certificate of Merit for Safety.
				  Commanders and supervisors at all levels are authorized to present the
				  Certificate of Merit for Safety (DA Form 1118) to elements within their
				  organizations or facilities. Eligibility for this certificate will be based on
				  the completion of periods of outstanding accident prevention
				  achievement.
c. Safety awards for
				  individuals. Commanders and supervisors at all levels are authorized to present
				  a United States Army Safety Award (DA Form 1119 and DA Form 1119-1) annually or
				  upon completion of periods of accident-free experience. This award may be
				  presented to unit commanders, military or civilian supervisors, military or
				  civilian operators of other mechanical equipment, and other deserving
				  personnel.
d. The procurement of
				  awards may be effected in any of the following ways:
(1) DA Forms 1118,1119, and 1119-1 will be
				  obtained through normal AG publications supply channels. All other awards for
				  safety will be programmed for and procured locally.
(2) In addition to the Army and ARNG safety
				  awards described in this regulation, individuals may be nominated for honorary
				  awards for outstanding safety performance or they may receive a monetary award
				  for a safety suggestion as described in appropriate regulations or
				  publications. The use of locally procured items, such as lapel pins, cups,
				  plaques, or lighters, is authorized.
(3) The Adjutant General will ensure that
				  adequate funds are programmed for locally procured safety awards.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-5 - The National Safety Council makes awards for various types of outstanding performance in the area of accident prevention

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a. Following is a
				  list of awards presented by the National Safety Council:
(1) Award of Honor.
(2) Award of Merit.
(3) Certificate of Commendation.
(4) Safe Driver Award.