NAVOSH INTRO Flashcards
What agencies were created by the OSH Act?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
What is the purpose of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Ensure Safe and healthful working conditions for working men by SETTING AND ENFORCING STANDARDS and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. (Enforcing)
What is the purpose of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
The federal agency that engages in research to reduce on-the-job hazards and provides techincal assistance to OSHA. (Testing)
What instruction establishes the DON Safety program standards?
SECNAVINST 5100.10L
What Instruction covers occupational safety standards for shore commands?
OPNAV 5100.23H
What instruction covers occupational and safety standards for forces afloat?
OPNAV 5100.19F
What are the volumes that make up the OPNAV 5100.19?
- Volume I: SOH Program and Major hazard-specific Program
- Volume II: Surface Ship Safety Standards
- Volume III: Submarine Safety Standards
What volume of the OPNAV 5100.19 specfically adresses Submarines?
Volume III
Who within the NAVOSH Program is responsible to provide policy, direction, guidance and oversight for SOH matters throughout the fleet?
FLTCOM/TYCOM Commanders
Who serves as the DON’s designed Agency Safety and Health Official?
The Assistant Security of the Navy Energy, Installations & Environment
* Abbreviated as the ASN (EI&E)
Who assists afloat commands by ensuring that afloat workplace Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) discrepancies beyond shipboard capability are identified and prioritized in the workload availability package and conducts safety investigations?
Immediate Superiors in Commands (ISICs)
What is are some of the responsibilities of the MDR for as it pertains to NAVOSH?
- Direct access to the CO regarding MEDICAL aspects of the NAVOSH Program.
- Keep the safety officer and DHs informed.
- Schedule, conduct and record medical surveillance exams.
- Treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Provides training info on Occ health programs.
The Submarine Safety Council is made up of which individuals?
- The CO or XO (chairperson)
- Safety Officer (recorder)
- Training Officer
- Department Heads
- MDR
- COB/CMC
How often does the safety council meet up?
Quarterly or sooner.
How are often are workplace safety inspections conducted?
At least annually.