7.3 Shipboard Safety Programs - 7.3 Shipboard Safety Programs

Question 1

Navy Safety Programs

Answer 1

Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Programs
Sight Conservation
Respiratory Health
Hearing Conservation
Heat Stress

Hazardous Materials

Electrical Safety Program

Question 2

Sight Conservation

Answer 2

Must be approved by ANSI “Z87” or “Z87+”
Safety glasses/spectacles
Chemical goggles
Welding goggles
Chipping goggles
Face shields
Eye wash stations

Question 3

Treating Eye Emergencies

Answer 3

Emergency Eyewash Stations
<10 s
<100 ft

Care:
First Aid
Deluge Shower

Question 4

Respiratory Health

Answer 4

Control exposures to contaminants

Question 5

Respiratory Health protections

Answer 5

Air-purifying Respirators
Atmosphere-supplying Respirators

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Factors:
Lack of Oxygen
Lethal Concentration of Toxic Gas

Question 6

Hearing Conservation Precautions

Answer 6

Hazardous Noise Area signs
Posted in areas of continuous noise above 85 dB
Impact noise exceeds 140 dB

Determined by an Industrial Health (IH) Survey

Question 7

Hearing Conservation Requirements

Answer 7

Single:
85dB(A) or greater but < 96 dB(A) or 140 dB(P) or greater but < 165 dB(P)
Plugs NRR is approx 29 dB
Muffs NRR is 20-27 dB

Double:
96 dB(A) or greater or 165 dB(P) or greater
Plugs and muffs
NRR about 30-35 dB

Question 8

Heat Illness

Answer 8

Dehydration
Heat Rash
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke

Question 9

Dehydration

Answer 9

Dry or sticky mouth
Lethargy or coma (with severe dehydration)
Low or no urine output; urine looks dark yellow
No tears
Sunken eyes

Question 10

Heat Rash

Answer 10

Caused by clogged sweat pores
Working in hot spaces or sleeping in hot berthing compartments
Lack of hygiene

Question 11

Heat Cramps

Answer 11

Spasms of larger muscles that occur in hot or humid environments
Profuse sweating
Symptom of heat exhaustion

Question 12

Heat Exhaustion

Answer 12

Remove patient to a cool space
Rest and plenty of fluids
For collapse, same treatment as for cramps and elevate the patient’s feet
Get the Medical Representative

Question 13

Heat Stroke

Answer 13

Lower the patient’s body temperature as rapidly as possible!!!
Immerse the patient in water if possible
Move the patient to a hospital immediately!

Question 14

Guidelines for HAZMAT

Answer 14

Surface ships and submarines shall implement the Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory Management Program (CHRIMP)

Centralized inventory management and tracking
Storage of HM
HM use and handling requirements
Managed by Ship’s HAZMINCEN in Supply Department

Question 15

DIVO responsibilites with HAZMAT

Answer 15

Ensure that only NAVSEA-approved, in-space storage lockers are used and labeled correctly
No more than 7-day supply is stored in spaces
Quarterly training for HAZMAT personnel
Turn-in of used or excess HAZMAT
Proper PPE and following of SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Schedule HAZMAT training
Mark PCB (Printed Circuit Board) electrical or electronic components

Question 16

Leading causes of Electrical Shock

Answer 16

Inattention
Failure to Recognize Hazard
Improper Maintenance
Haste
Overconfidence
Equipment Deficiencies
Inadequate Knowledge

Question 17

Effects of Electrical Shock

Answer 17

Thermal burns from contact with the electrical source
Muscle, nerve, and tissue destruction from a current passing through the body
Cardiac arrest due to the electrical effect on the heart

Question 18

Effects of different Ampereges on the body

Answer 18

1 ma (milli-amp)
May cause perceptible shock

10 ma
May cause a loss of muscle control

100 ma
May cause ventricular fibrillation
Can be fatal if applied to a vital organ for more than one second

Question 19

Electrical Safety Responsibility

Answer 19

EVERYONE is responsible for electrical safety, always

A minimum of 50% of all electric/electronic ratings shall be Basic Life Support certified (EM, IC, ET, FC, GSE, GM, CT, etc.)

CO authorizes all work on energized equipment greater than 30V (not to be delegated unless stated in CO’s Standing Orders)

Question 20

ELECTRO Responsibilities with Electrical safety

Answer 20

Maintains and updates the Electrical Safety Program
Establishes and maintains Tool Issue
Tracks CPR qualifications for required personnel (Electrical Ratings)
Authorizes equipment for shipboard use with the help of the division officers
Coordinates working on Energized/De-Energized Equipment

Question 21

Safety O Responsibilities with Electrical safety

Answer 21

Overall safety authority onboard
Works with Electrical Officer to ensure training and qualifications are being maintained onboard

Question 22

SUPPO Responsibilites with Electrical safety

Answer 22

Ensures all electrical equipment onboard is being sent to Electrical Officer for safety check

Question 23

DIVO responsibilites with Electrical safety

Answer 23

Ensures Divisional Training IAW Ships’ Electrical Safety Program
Ensures portable equipment used by Division is properly tracked by Electrical Officer, and approved for Shipboard use

Question 24

General Electrical Safety

Answer 24

Wear rubber gloves
Wear eye protection
Be cautious of frayed or damaged wires

Question 25

Conditions for doing Live Work

Answer 25

When working on equipment where the expected voltage is > 30 V
CO permission is required!!

Question 26

Rubber Gloves Specs

Answer 26

Rubber Gloves
Red - 1,000 VAC
White - 7,500 VAC
Yellow - 17,000 VAC
Green - 26,500 VAC

Question 27

Other Electrical Safety PPE

Answer 27

NSTM 300 Rev. 9 covers High Voltage Systems

40 cal suits and masks
High voltage (> 1000 Volts) requires 40 cal suits, gloves, and masks
12 cal suits and masks
Low voltage (>300 Volts to <1000 Volts) requires 12 cal suits, gloves, and masks