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damage to equipment. They assist the safety officer in
keeping the NAVOSH Program visible to all hands.
They attempt to have any observed deficiency or hazard
corrected “on the spot. ” If that is not possible, they will
report the deficiency to the safety officer or their
supervisor. Although submarines do not have an MAA
force, roving watch standers can still be on the lookout
for hazards.
NAVSAFECEN SAFETY SURVEYS
Ships should request a Shipboard Safety Survey
from the Naval Safety Center once every 3 years (2 years
for submarines). The NAVSAFECEN conducts the
Shipboard Safety Survey, which takes 1 or 2 days.
During the survey, NAVSAFECEN looks at
representative operations throughout the ship. It
identifies safety hazards, trains safety officers and safety
petty officers, and provides the commanding officer
with an evaluation of the safety status of the command.
Since the intent of the survey is to promote hazard
awareness, the survey report is made only to the ship.
No grade or relative standing is assigned, and follow-up
reports are not required.
FORMAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Many formal inspections conducted afloat and
ashore review safety procedures and conditions. The
Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), under the
administration of the CNO, conducts a material
inspection of ships. This inspection, taking 3 to 5 days
(part of which is under way), takes place 4 to 6 months
before a regular overhaul, or about every 3 years.
INSURV also inspects ships before their de-
commissioning and inspects (through sea trials,
acceptance trials, or final contract trials) newly
constructed ships. One area the Board inspects is
NAVOSH. This area of the inspection includes a
thorough examination of the ship’s programs, training,
administration, and material condition. The following
are examples of other formal inspections conducted
aboard ships, which cover elements of the NAVOSH
Program:
Operational propulsion plant examination
(OPPE)
Light-off examination (LOE)
Logistics management assessment (LMA)
Medical readiness inspection (MRI)
Command inspection by the immediate superior
in command (ISIC) or type commander
(TYCOM)
Various weapons and radiological controls
inspections
Intermediate maintenance activity (IMA)
audit/maintenance material inspection (MMI)
(tenders only)
Preparation for any of these formal inspections is
extensive and time consuming, especially if you don’t
keep the programs up to date. A routine self-inspection
and survey program can help you stay ahead of hazard
correction and keep your command ready for inspection.
Volume I of OPNAVINST 5100.19B provides check-
lists at the end of every chapter. These checklists help
you evaluate your program and determine your course
of action for inspection preparations.
SURFACE SHIP SAFETY
STANDARDS
As stated earlier, shipboard life is one of the most
hazardous working and living environments in
existence. The existence of hazardous materials and
equipment contributes to the creation of a mishap-prone
environment. A ship is a constantly moving platform
subject to conditions such as weather, collision, and
grounding. These conditions help to create a
mishap-prone environment. Therefore, you can see how
dangerous a ship’s environment can be. Any chain of
events could lead to a major catastrophe. Because of
that, personnel must follow both PRACTICAL
SAFETY and prescribed SAFETY REGULATIONS
to prevent personal injury and illness.
Every time a mishap occurs involving a violation of
an afloat safety standard, you should once again bring
the standard to the attention of all personnel. You can
do that by using Plan of the Day (POD) notes or division
training at quarters. Most sailors receive instruction on
safety standards at recruit training and at advanced
training schools. However, don’t forget the new
crewmember reporting on board! Give him or her a
copy of the afloat safety standards found in chapter C1
(for surface ships) and chapter D1 (for submarines) of
OPNAVINST 5100.19B. Briefing the new crew-
member on the intent and importance of the standards
is important.
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