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officer aids subordinate commands in conducting safety
mishap investigations for all other reportable and special
case mishaps. Assuring distribution of safety informa-
tion and lessons learned resulting from mishap
investigations is an additional responsibility of the
group or squadron safety officer.
The group or squadron safety officer schedules and
coordinates mishap prevention and hazard awareness
training with the group or squadron training officer. The
safety officer helps subordinate commands in rating
their compliance with suitable instructions and in rating
the effectiveness of their safety and QA programs. The
group or squadron safety officer also coordinates with
the staff material officer to ensure that the Current
Ship’s Maintenance Projects (CSMPs) identify hazards
beyond ships’ force capability to correct.
SHIPBOARD SAFETY ORGANIZATION
Chapter 1 discusses the shipboard safety
organization in detail. OPNAVINST 5100.21B outlines
some of the specific duties of the shipboard safety
organization dealing primarily with mishap
investigation and reporting.
COMMANDING OFFICERS, MASTERS,
AND CRAFTMASTERS
Commanding officers, masters, and craftmasters
must conduct an aggressive, positive Afloat Safety
Program based on OPNAVINSTs 5100.19B and
5100.21B. They ensure all mishaps are investigated and
assist mishap investigation boards in their
investigations. The safety officer acts as the principal
advisor to the commanding officer for the Afloat Safety
Program.
AFLOAT SAFETY OFFICERS
The afloat safety officer reports directly to the
commanding officer in matters about hazardous or
unsafe conditions or operations. The safety officer
reports through the executive officer for matters on
program administration, program deficiencies, and
corrective action status. The safety officer helps the
commanding officer conduct mishap investigations for
all reportable mishaps not investigated by mishap
investigation boards.
In case of a mishap, the safety officer aids the
commanding officer in the following responsibilities:
Making an accurate plot of the scene
Taking photographs or making videotapes of the
wreckage, its distribution, and the surrounding
area
Diagraming any underwater damage
Submitting the appropriate report (fig. 7-1)
DEPARTMENT HEADS, DIVISION
OFFICERS, AND WORK CENTER
SUPERVISORS
Department heads, division officers, and work
center supervisors include information on mishap
prevention and investigations in general military
training (GMT). They must emphasize the positive,
all-hands approach to safety awareness and hazard
identification. They must report hazards as outlined by
OPNAVINST 5100.19B. They also must inspect all
work and make sure all repair actions under their
responsibility conform with QA procedures.
ALL HANDS
All hands must know and obey all safety
precautions and standards. They must report suspected
unsafe or unhealthful work procedures or conditions to
their immediate supervisor. In addition, personnel must
report any injuries, occupational illnesses, or property
damage resulting from a mishap to their supervisors.
Finally, they should help all safety investigators by
voluntarily providing mishap information.
AFLOAT SAFETY TRAINING
The key to a successful safety program is quality
training. CNET provides safety training at all levels in
the chain of command. The Navy Occupational Safety
and Health (NAVOSH)/Hazardous Material Control
and Management (HMC&M) Navy Training Plan, NTP
S-40-8603, requires that all U.S. Navy courses, from
recruit through commanding officer training, include
safety topics. The plan also requires the periodic review
and revision of safety courses to ensure they reflect
current safety standards.
SHIPBOARD SAFETY TRAINING
Building and expanding upon NAVOSH formal
training requires an effective, onboard training effort.
The safety officer and the organization of division safety
petty officers provide a cadre to execute onboard
training. All shipboard personnel will receive Afloat
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