Description
The USPFO for Arkansas is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive industrial hygiene surveys at six maintenance facilities operated by the Arkansas Army National Guard. The contractor will be responsible for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling potential health hazards associated with operational and industrial processes performed at the facilities. The surveys will serve as a baseline of workplace conditions or provide an update for a previously conducted survey. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the surveys. The contractor will also develop a sample strategy plan, collect and analyze samples, and prepare a comprehensive report for each facility. The report will include descriptions of processes, evaluations of local exhaust ventilation systems, noise dosimetry, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Some of the key processes that may be evaluated include:
* Vehicle and equipment maintenance, inspection, and repair
* Battery charging and maintenance
* Brake pad replacement
* Solvent use and parts washing
* Welding, grinding, and cutting
* Metals machining
* Spray painting
* Canvas and vinyl repair
* Woodworking and crate construction
* Flammable and combustible materials storage
* Warehousing, storage, and materials handling
* Electronics repair and soldering
* Weapons storage, repair, and test firing
* Night vision device repair and nitrogen purging
* Spent shell casing sorting, deforming, and recycling
The contractor will be required to provide industrial hygiene equipment and supplies, including air velocity meters, indoor air quality meters, noise dosimeters, and smoke candles. The contractor will also be required to develop a quality control plan and provide training to its employees on the local iWATCH Army program.