Overview of NAVOSH Programs Flashcards
What is the purpose of OSHACT?
Directed the head of each federal department and agency to establish a Occupational Safety and Health Program
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Who created OSHA?
The Department of Labor
When was OSHA created?
April 28, 1971
What’s OSHA’s purpose?
Ensure safe and healthful working conditions by enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance
In what order were these federal agencies implemented for Occupational Safety?
- Department of Labor created
- OSHACT created
- OSHA created
- NIOSH
What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
What is the purpose NIOSH?
Technical support
Principal Federal Agency engaged in research to eliminate on-the-job hazards
What is SECNAVINST 5100.10?
DON Policy for Safety, Mishap Prevention, Occupational Health and Fire Protection Programs Ashore & Afloat
What is OPNAVINST 5100.23?
Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Shore Facilities
How many topics are covered in the NAVOSH Manual OPNAVINST 5100.23?
Manual covering 30 topics/programs and applies to shore facilities
How many programs are in the NAVOSH Manual?
30
What is OPNAVINST 5100.19?
Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat
What are the 4 Sections of the Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat?
- Section A: SOH Program Administration
- Section B: Major Hazard Specific Chapters
- Section C: Surface Ships Safety Standards
- Section D: Submarines Safety Standards
Which sections of the NAVOSH Program Manual for Forces Afloat pertain to a ship IDC?
Sections A, B, C
What does NAVMED P-5010-3 Chapter 3 deal with?
Prevention of Heat and Cold Stress Injuries:
- Ashore
- Afloat
- Ground Forces
What is the COMDTINST M5100.47?
Safety and Environmental Health for Coast Guard
What is Industrial Hygiene?
(the science)
that deals with the recognition, evaluation, and control of potential health hazards in the work environment
What is Occupational Health?
A multi-disciplinary field of general preventive medicine which is concerned with prevention and/or treatment of illness induced by factors in the workplace environment
What are the 6 major disciplines of Occupational Health?
- Health Physics
- Occupational Medicine
- Occupational Nursing
- Toxicology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Epidemiology
What’s the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy in regards to NAVOSH?
Designated occupational safety and health official for the DoN
What’s the responsibility of the CNO in regards to NAVOSH?
- policy
- staffing
- budgeting
What’s the responsibility of the TYCOM in regards to NAVOSH?
enforce policy
inspects once every 3 years
What does ISIC stand for?
Immediate Superiors in Command
“bosses boss”
How often do ISICs conduct surveys?
every 3 years
What’s the responsibility of the NAVSEASYSCOM in regards to NAVOSH?
inspecting equipment coming on board
engineering control of noise, asbestos, HAZMAT etc.
What’s the responsibility of BUMED in regards to NAVOSH?
Provide support to CNO and CMC
What’s the responsibility of the Commander Naval Safety Center in regards to NAVOSH?
Conducts afloat operational safety assessments (AOSA) every 6 years
What’s the responsibility of the Navy Medicine Professional Development Center in regards to NAVOSH?
approved Navy Training Plan for NAVOSH
What’s the responsibility of the CO in regards to NAVOSH?
- Aggressive program
- Appoint Safety Officer
- Establish a Safety Council and Enlisted Safety Committee
- Ensure inspections are conducted annually
What’s the responsibility of the Safety Officer in regards to NAVOSH?
- Reports directly to the CO
- Reports to the XO if people are non-compliant
- inspects annually
Primary Duty Safety Officers are assigned to what type of ships?
- CVN
- LHA
- LHD
- AS
Who can be assigned a Collateral Duty Safety Officer?
- Commissioned Officer of DH status and seniority
- Chief
If a Chief is assigned as Collateral Duty Safety Officer what must they have?
Waiver from TYCOM
What are the specific responsibilities of the Safety Officer in regards to NAVOSH?
- Principal advisor to CO
- Maintain NAVOSH records
What NAVOSH records do the Safety Officers maintain?
- Inspections
- Surveys
- Injury reports
- Mishap statistics
What are the specific responsibilities of the SMO/SMDR in regards to NAVOSH?
- Direct access to the CO
- Coordinate with Safety Officer for outside help concerning: Industrial Hygiene, Radiological Health, Occupational Medicine
- Provide injury reports to the CO via the chain of command
What are the responsibilities of the DH, DIVO, and WCS in regards to NAVOSH?
- properly trained
- proper PPE
Who submits the Safety Hazard reports?
Division Safety PO
Who conducts division safety training?
Division Safety PO