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This publication provides guidance on selecting and installing retrofit systems to harden existing structures against unauthorized entry and ballistic penetration of small arms fire. Sufficient information is presented in this publication to enable personnel to select and install retrofit systems to harden existing structures.

This military handbook shall not be used as a reference document for procurement purposes. Further, it shall not be referenced in military or federal specifications or other procurement documents.

This handbook supersedes no other publication.

Warnings and notes appearing throughout this publication are of paramount importance to personnel and system safety. The following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings appearing in this publication. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during installation of hardening structures covered herein. Should a situation arise that is not covered in the general or specific safety precautions, the Commanding Officer or other authority will issue orders as deemed necessary to cover the situation.

Do not install alone. Under no circumstances shall movement or installation of hardening stock be attempted without the immediate presence of an individual capable of rendering aid.

An injury, no matter how slight, should never go unattended. Always get first aid or medical attention immediately. Should an individual stop breathing, initiate resuscitation immediately. A delay could cost the victim's life.

(a) All signs and markings that pertain to safety measures shall be displayed.

(b) Personnel shall always wear protective eyeshields, clothing, and safety shoes during installation of sheet stock. Loose clothing that could catch on sharp corners shall not be worn.

(c) Manhandling heavy panels shall be avoided.

(d) All swinging loads shall be controlled by at least two taglines.

(e) A safety/fire watch shall be posted during movement of equipment or flame cutting operations. The safety watch shall take full precautionary measures to have immediate access to and be in full view of all moving equipment or flame-cutting operations for the safety of personnel.

(f) All fabrication, installation, and maintenance actions shall comply with appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines provided in the Command Safety and Health Program, Naval Facilites Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Instruction 5100.11, as well as all other pertinent NAVFAC 5100 series instructions.

Warnings applying to the installation of hardening materials for existing structures, as covered in this publication, are summarized below. These warnings are repeated throughout the publication following paragraph headings and preceding text where they apply.

WARNINGS

Post KEEP AWAY placards along laminate delivery forklift route to installation site. (Page 23)

Always have sheet stock steadied by at least one man during transit via forklift and crane attachment. (Page 23)

Safety goggles must be worn by all personnel within direct line of sight of power actuator fastener drivers. (Page 23)

Safety goggles must be worn when cutting or drilling polycarbonate. (Page 23)

Do not attempt to manually lift or move sheets of stock without assistance. Serious injury may result from strains or dropped sheets. (Page 24)

Post KEEP OUT placard at each entrance to room being hardened. (Page 24)

Do not install panels alone. Under no circumstances shall movement or installation of stock be attempted without immediate presence of someone capable of rendering aid. (Page 24)

Personnel must remain clear of moving equipment. Whenever equipment is in motion, a safety watch having immediate access to and full view of operations being performed shall be posted. (Page 24)

Injuries, no matter how slight, should never go unattended. Always get first aid or medical attention immediately. If someone is injured and stops breathing, begin resuscitation immediately. Any delay could cost the life of the victim. (Page 24)

The following drawing should be obtained to use with this document:

Physical Security; Steel-Ply System, Typical Sections and Details; NCEL Drawing Number 82-20-1F.

This drawing can be obtained from:

Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory

Physical Security Division (Code L56)

Port Hueneme, California 93043-5003