NAVOSH Flashcards
What Instruction governs the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat program?
OPNAVINST 5100.19F
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
- Directed the head of each federal department and agency to establish a Occupational Safety and Health Program
- Provide safe and healthful places and conditions of employment
- Acquire, maintain, and required the use of safety equipment, personal protective equipment, and devices reasonably necessary to procect employees
When did the Dept of Labor create th Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
April 28, 1971
Which Federal Agency was created by the OSHACT of 1970?`
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
What is the purpose of NIOSH?
- Principle Federal Agency engaged in research to eliminate on-the-job hazards
- Technical assistance to OSHA
What instructions guide the NAVOSH programs?
- SECNAVINST 5100.10
- OPNAVINST 5100.23
- OPNAVINST 5100.19F
- NAVMED P-5010
What is the instruction for the Dept of the Navy Policy for Safety, Mishap Prevention, Occupational Health and Fire Protection Programs?
- SECNAVINST 5100.10
What is the instruction number for the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual?
OPNAVINST 5100.23
What is the instruction number for the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat?
OPNAVINST 5100.19F
What is the instruction for the Prevention of Heat and Cold Stress Injuries?
- NAVMED P-5010, Chapter 3
How many sections are there in the OPNAVINST 5100.19F?
4 Sections
- SOH Program Admin
- Major Hazard Specific Chapters
- Surface Ship Standards
- Submarine Safety Standards
How many sections are in the NAVMED P-5010, Chapter 3?
- Ashore
- Afloat
- Ground Forces
What instructions guides the Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health Program?
- COMDTINST M 5100.47
What is the defintion of Occupational Health?
- Mutil-Disciplinary field of general preventive medicine which is concerned with prevention and/or treatment of illness induced by factors in the workplace environment
What is the defintion of industrial hygiene?
- The science that deals with the recognition, evaluation and control of potential health hazards in the work environment
Who is responsible for Navy Energy Installations aned Environmental?
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Who is responsible for implementation and management of the NAVOSH program?
Chief of Naval Operations
Who is responsible for ensuring subordinate commands conduct an agressive NAVOSH program and has program oversight on subordinate commands at least once every 3 years?
Fleet Commanders (TYCOMS)
Who is responsible for assisting afloat commands to ensure that afloat workplace Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) discrepancies beyond shipboard capability are identified and prioritized in the workload availability package?
Immediate Superiors in Command (ISICs)