Unit 5-1 NAVOSH overview Flashcards
what instruction governs Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) ACT OF 1970
A: OPNAVINST 5100.19 SERIES
What instruction is the Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual?
A: OPNAVINST 5100.23 SERIES
STATE the authority and purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHACT) of 1970
A:Dept of Labor establish an occupation health and safety program, safe and healthful places and conditions of employment, keep records of accidents and illnesses
What federal agencies are implemented by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHACT of 1970)
A: 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)?
A: Safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What is the purpose of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
A: Principle Federal Agency engaged in research to eliminate job hazards. Provides technical assistance to OSHA.
what is DON policy instruction for Mishap Prevention, Occupational Health and Fire Protection Programs?
A: SECNAVINST 5100.10 series
what is the purpose for SECNAVINST 5100.10 series?
A: Navy Safety, mishap, prevention, occupational health and fire protection programs afloat and ashore
What instruction is Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual?
A: OPNAVINST 5100.23
What is the purpose of OPNAVINST 5100.23?
A: Manual coving 30 topics/programs and applies to shore facilities
what instruction is Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat?
A: OPNAVINST 5100.19
How many sections are in the OPNAVINST 5100.19 NAVOSH Manual forces Afloat?
A: Four. Section A, B, C, D
What is section A of OPNAVINST 5100.19 NAVOSH Manual forces Afloat?
A: SOH Program Administration
Section B of OPNVINST 5100.19 NAVOSH Manual forces Afloat?
A: Major Hazard Specific Chapters
Section C of OPNAVINST 5100.19 NAVOSH Manual forces Afloat?
A: Surface Ship Safety Standards
Section D of OPNAVINST 5100.19 NAVOSH Manual forces Afloat?
A: Submarines Safety Standards
what instruction covers Prevention of Heat and Cold Stress Injuries Ashore/ Afloat/Ground?
A: NAVMED P-5010-3
Safety and environmental health instruction provides general guidance to prevent thermal stress and degraded personnel and mission performance for Coast Guard?
A: COMDTINST M5100.47
Define Industrial Hygiene
A: Science that deals with recognition, evaluation and control of potential health hazards in work environment
Define Occupational Health
prevention/ treatment of illness induced by factors in the workplace
How many disciplines cover Occupational Health? Name them.
A: 1: Occ. Medicine. 2. Occ Health Nursing. 3. Epidemiology. 4. Toxicology. 5. Industrial Hygiene. 6. Health Physics
personal responsibilities of assistant secretary of the navy (energy installations and environment)
A: OSH official for DON
Personal responsibilities of the CNO
A: Staff and Budget. Implement and management of NAVOSH
personal responsibilities for Fleet Commanders (TYCOMS)
A: program oversight of subordinate commands must be conducted every 3 years
Personal responsibilities Immediate superiors in command (ISIC)
A: assist afloat commands. Ensure timely and thorough safety investigations and periodic surveys and inspections
Personal responsibilities Commander Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEASYSCOM)
A: ensure design and engineering control.
Personal responsibilities Commander Naval Safety Center
A: monitors safety statistics. Conducts AFLOAT OPERATIONAL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS (AOSA) EVERY 6 YEARS
Personal responsibilities Commanding officer
A: Ensure formal workplace safety inspections are conducted annually and IH surveys occur at least once during operational cycle
Personal responsibilities Safety Officer
A: Reports directly to CO safety and health matters. Reports to XO for admin