TOPIC 8 SIGHT CONSERVATION PROGRAM

Question 1

MANAGE the Sight Conservation Program, in accordance with Navy Occupational Safety
and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat, OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series.

Answer 1

As an Independent Duty Corpsman you will be required to manage the sight
conservation program.

Question 2

STATE the command responsibilities in regards to the Sight Conservation Program.
(Reference Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces
Afloat, OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series).

Answer 2

(1) Commanding Officer.
(a) Ensure that an effective sight conservation program is established within
the Command.
(b) Provide leadership by example regarding wearing of sight protection equipment.
(2) Safety Officer
(a) Evaluation areas, processes and equipment not previously evaluated by
the Industrial Hygienist or when modifications have been made to workplace environments.
1)Determine sight protection equipment requirements for personnel
in immediate and adjacent work areas.
(b) Maintain a list of eye hazardous areas, processes, or operations that require eye protection and those areas, which require eyewash or deluge
shower facilities.
(c) Annual evaluation for command compliance to the program.
(3) Division Officers.
(a) Ensure sight hazardous areas are properly marked and labeled.
(b) Ensure personnel use proper eye protective devices when required.
(c) Refer personnel who wear corrective eyewear and work in eye hazard
areas to the medical department to obtain prescription safety eyewear.
(4) Medical Department Representative.
(a) Schedules sight screening examinations.
(b) Provide refractory services and order eyeglass prescriptions as necessary.
(5) All Hands.
(a) Comply with eye hazardous warning labels.
(b) Properly wear sight protection equipment when in sight hazardous areas
or performing eye hazardous evolutions.

Question 3

LIST the personnel required to be included in the Sight Conversation Program. (Reference
Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat,
OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series)

Answer 3

a. Class III or Class IV laser workers
(1) Research and development (R&D) and laboratory personnel who routinely work with
unenclosed class III and class IV laser beams.***
(2) Routinely repair or align class III or class IV laser system.
b. Other laser workers where the potential for accidental exposure is deemed very unlikely
DO NOT require medical surveillance.

Question 4

DESCRIBE the procedures designating eye hazardous areas. (Reference Navy Occupational
Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat, OPNAVINST 5100.19
Series).

Answer 4

(1) Determination:
(a) Baseline IH survey*
(b) Maintained by Ship’s Safety Officer*
(2) Operations requiring eye protection
(a) Pouring or handling molten metals.
(b) Pouring or handling corrosive liquids/solids.
(c) Cutting and welding operation.
(d) Drilling.
(e) Grinding.
(f) Milling.
(g) Chipping.
(h) Sand Blasting.
(3) Designation:
(a) Deck Striping.
1) 2- to 3 - inch yellow and black striped or checkerboard tape (NSN 9905-01-342- 5934 for checkerboard and 9905-01-342-5933 for striped tape).
a) Place on deck around operator areas.
(b) Placards mounted directly above the hazard, machinery, or door in a
conspicuous location.
1) “CAUTION – Eye Protection Required in This Area”.
a) Eye Hazard signs or labels are NOT required on individual tools.

Question 5

LIST the types of protective eye wear for shipboard personnel (Reference Navy
Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat,
OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series).

Answer 5

Shipboard Eye Protective Gear
(1) Types of Protective Eyewear Equipment.
(a) Safety goggles/spectacles.
1) Areas where possibility of flying objects, particulate, mists or vapors enter the eye.
2) Spectacles with suitable filters are permitted for gas welding operations for light work and for inspections.
(b) Chemical goggles.
1) Provide protection from liquids, splashes, mists, and sprays.
2) Goggles may be flexible or rigid frame with a separate, cushioned fitting
surface held in place by a supporting band.
(c) Welding goggles/Helmet
1) Provide protection from glare and injurious radiation.
2) May contain lens filters to protect eyes from ultraviolet, infrared and
visible rays generated by the work operations.
3) Arc welding or heavy gas cutting.
4) Protection to the eyes, face, ears, and neck against intense radiation and weld spatter.
(d) Chipping goggles.
1) Provide protection from relatively large flying objects such as grinding,
chipping or chiseling.
(e) Face Shields.
1) Provide protection to the face and neck from flying particles, liquids, or sprays.
2) Must be worn with protective eyewear for adequate protection.
(f) Ballistic Eye Protection Devices.
1) May replace standard safety glasses.
2) Provide an additional level of protection for high impact situations.

Question 6

STATE the requirements of sight protection equipment. (Reference Navy Occupational
Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat, OPNAVINST 5100.19
Series)

Answer 6

Equipment Requirements.
(1) General requirements.
(a) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) compliance.
1) “Z-87” must appear on all eye and face protection equipment.
2) If eyewear is re-usable, clean with hot, soapy water and rinse, then
immerse into disinfectant solution for 10 minutes and allow to air dry.
(2) Temporary eyewear.
(a) Command maintains sufficient quantity for visitors, workers, and
personnel awaiting prescription lenses.

Question 7

STATE the requirements of emergency eyewash equipment. (Reference Navy Occupational
Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat, OPNAVINST 5100.19
Series).

Answer 7

Emergency Eyewash Facilities.
(1) Must be available and properly maintained.
(a) Monthly PMS requirements.
(2) Posted with signs identifying their locations
(a) Green signs with white lettering identifying unit as emergency eyewash
station.
(3) Emergency shower and eyewash or eye/face wash units must be available wherever personnel may be exposed to corrosive materials.*
(a) Battery Shop.
(b) Battery Locker.
(c) HAZMAT/Chemical Area.
(4) An eye/face wash unit shall be installed in main and auxiliary machine spaces, medical and dental spaces.
(5) Access and Availability.
(a) Unobstructed (same level).
(b) Must be within 10 seconds from the hazard.
(c) Be positioned within the eyewash nozzle not less than 33 inches or more
than 45 inches above the deck.*
(6) Types of Emergency Eyewash Units.
(a) Plumbed units preferred.
(b) If running water is not available, self-contained (portable) units are
authorized.
(c) Minimum flow rate of 0.4 gallons per minute for 15 continuous minutes.***
(d) Remote locations must have a visible and audible alarm when activated to alert the following:
1) Damage Control Central.
2) Quarterdeck.
3) Bridge.

Question 8

STATE the requirements for Sight Conservation Program training. (Reference Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat,
OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series).

Answer 8

(1) Periodicity.
(a) The safety officer conduct training for all newly reporting personnel
during indoctrination and annually thereafter.*
(2) Topics.
(a) Types of hazards.
(b) Types of eye protection.
(c) Eyewash location and proper use.
(d) First aid procedures.