OPNAVINST 5100.19E Volume I Part I.pdf

OPNAVINST 5100.19E

30 May 2007

NAVY

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (SOH)

PROGRAM MANUAL

FOR FORCES AFLOAT

OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5100.19E

VOLUME I

SOH AND MAJOR HAZARD-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

2000 NAVY PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000

IN REPLY REFER TO

N09F 30 May 07

OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5100.19E, VOLUME I

From: Chief of Naval Operations

Subj: NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (SOH) PROGRAM

MANUAL FOR FORCES AFLOAT

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5100.23G

(b) OPNAVINST 5100.8G

(c) SECNAVINST 5212.5D

Encl: (1) Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat, Volume I

1. Purpose. To implement the Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program and the requirements of reference (a) for afloat commands. This instruction has been administratively revised and should be reviewed in its entirety.

2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Volume I; OPNAV 5102-4, Motor Vehicle Mishap Report; OPNAV 5102-5, Diving Mishap (with or without hyperbaric treatment) Report; OPNAV 5102-6, Mishap Report; OPNAV 5102-7, Mishap Investigation Report; OPNAV 5102-7A, Mishap Investigation Report Endorsements (MIREs); OPNAV 5102-10, Off-duty, Recreation, Athletics, and Home Safety (RAHS) Mishap Report; DD-A&T (AR) 1020 (5102), Explosive Mishap or Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Report.

3. Discussion

a. References (a) and (b) provide policy and outline responsibilities for the implementation of the total Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program. The Navy program encompasses all safety disciplines such as aviation safety, weapons/explosives safety, off-duty safety, traffic safety, and occupational safety and health. This instruction covers the implementation of the SOH Program elements unique to an afloat environment. Injury and illness investigation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements have been removed from chapter A6 of this instruction and now reside in 5102.1D, chapters 3 and 6.

b. This instruction updates the safety guidance and precautions contained in OPNAVINST 5100.19D. It reflects modifications to regulatory requirements and embodies lessons learned from mishaps. This document has been revised with significant input and coordination with representatives of the Fleet Commanders and Type Commanders staffs. Since this document modifies every chapter and most of the paragraphs from OPNAVINST 5100.19D, it does not identify modified, added, or deleted paragraphs.

c. Due to limitations on ship design and construction, paragraph B0611e was incorporated with the following implementation schedule for applicability and compliance.

Beginning in fiscal year 2008, ships shall equip all new and/or upgraded fixed breathing air compressor systems with high-temperature cut-off switches. Beginning in fiscal year 2009, new and/or upgraded portable breathing air compressor systems will be equipped or operated with carbon monoxide monitor and alarm systems during SCBA air cylinder charging operations.

4. Action. All levels of command shall implement and manage the SOH Program in compliance with the policies, procedures, actions, and guidance set forth by this instruction. Reference

(c) provides guidance on records disposition and shall be followed by shore and afloat commands. The policies, procedures, and actions prescribed here are published without the necessity for implementing instructions from the Echelon 2 commands, bureaus, and offices, except where specifically directed. However, commands having significant SOH responsibilities should provide appropriate supplemental guidance.

5. Forms and Reports

a. The following forms are available at Navy Forms On-line, https://forms.daps.dla.mil:

(1) OPNAV 3120/5, Safety Hazard Report, S/N 0107-LF-016- 9300;

(2) OPNAV 4790/2K, Ship’s Maintenance Action Form – 2

KILO, S/N 0107-LF-047-9011;

(3) OPNAV 5100/17, Heat Stress Monitoring Sheet;

https://forms.daps.dla.mil/

(4) OPNAV 5100/18, Used Hazardous Material Identification Label, S/N 0107-LF-127-4700;

(5) OPNAV 6260/2, Caution – Asbestos Dust Hazard Sign, S/N 0107-LF-062-6010.

b. The following forms are available at the Department of Defense Forms Program, http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/formsprogram.ht m:

(1) DD 771, JUL 1996, Eyewear Prescription;

(2) DD 2215, JAN 2000, Reference Audiogram;

(3) DD 2216, JAN 2000, Hearing Conservation Data;

(4) DD 2493-1, JAN 2000, Asbestos Exposure Part I, Initial Medical Questionnaire;

(5) DD 2493-2, JAN 2000, Asbestos Exposure Part II, Periodic Medical Questionnaire.

(6) DD 2521, OCT 2000, Hazardous Chemical Warning Label (8-1/2” x 11”);

(7) DD 2522, OCT 2000, Hazardous Chemical Warning Label (4” x 6”).

c. The following medical surveillance examination forms are available from the Navy Environmental Health Center, http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/occmed/Medical_matrix_Feb_2001.pdf:

(1) #113, Asbestos Current Worker;

(2) #115, Asbestos Past Worker, 10+ Years Since First Exposure;

(3) #116, Asbestos Past Worker, 0 to 10 Years Since First Exposure;

(4) #161, Lead (Inorganic);

(5) #503, Noise;

(6) #512, Noise – Follow Up;

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/formsprogram.htm http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/formsprogram.htm http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/occmed/Medical_matrix_Feb_2001.pdf http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/occmed/Medical_matrix_Feb_2001.pdf

(7) #506, Radiation, Laser (Class I11 and IV);

(8) #505, Radiation, Ionizing;

( 9 ) #716, Respirator User Certification Exam.

d. The following industrial hygiene forms are available from the Navy Environmental Health Center, http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/ih/ihfom.htm:

(1) NEHC 5100/17 (July 2006), Industrial Hygiene Noise Survey Form;

(2) NEHC 5100/18 (July 2006), Industrial Hygiene Noise Dosimetry Survey Form;

Form.

(3) NEHC 5100/20 (August 2003), Heat Stress Afloat Form;

(4) CIHL 006 (May 2002), Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis

e. The laser and radio frequency radiation (RFR) exposure reporting requirements are exempted from reports control by

SECNAVINST 5214.2B.

f. OSHA Form 174, Material Safety Data Sheet, is available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Office of Publications, Room S1212, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210, or from the General Services Administration (GSA) Business Service Centers in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and from GSA Specification Sales, Bldg. 197, Washington, D.C. 20407.

G-. E. MAYER

RADM USN

Special Assistant for Safety

Distribution:

Electronic only, Department of the Navy Issuances Website http://doni.daps.dla.mil i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A

SOH PROGRAM

CHAPTER A1. INTRODUCTION ...................................A1-1

A0101. BACKGROUND.........................................A1-1

A0102. PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL............A1-1

A0103. APPLICABILITY......................................A1-3

A0104. REFERENCES AND DEFINITION OF TERMS.................A1-4

A0105. SOH MANUAL CHANGES.................................A1-4

A0106. TERMINOLOGY........................................A1-4

A0107. PRECEDENCE.........................................A1-5

CHAPTER A1 REFERENCES..............................A1-6

CHAPTER A2. SOH PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..A2-1

A0201. POLICY.............................................A2-1

A0202. OVERALL NAVY PROGRAM...............................A2-1

A0203. COMMAND PROGRAM....................................A2-6

CHAPTER A2 REFERENCES.............................A2-13

CHAPTER A3. INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS, ASSISTS, HAZARD REPORTING

AND MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE .......................A3-1

A0301. DISCUSSION.........................................A3-1

A0302. WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS..............................A3-1

A0303. SELF ASSESSMENT....................................A3-3

A0304. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEYS.........................A3-3

A0305. SHIPBOARD SAFETY SURVEY............................A3-8

A0306. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ASSIST...A3-9

A0307. HAZARD REPORTING BY INDIVIDUAL CREWMEMBERS.........A3-9

A0308. VARIANCES AND ALTERNATE STANDARDS.................A3-11

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SECTION A

SOH PROGRAM

A0309. FEDERAL AND STATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH)

INSPECTIONS NAVY, CIVILIAN, OR CONTRACTOR WORKPLACES

ON BOARD NAVY SHIPS...............................A3-12

A0310. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE..............................A3-14

CHAPTER A3 REFERENCES.............................A3-16

APPENDIX A3-A INSPECTION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE

NAVY WORKPLACES BY FEDERAL AND STATE OSH

REPRESENTATIVES .................................A3-A-1

CHAPTER A4. HAZARD CONTROL AND DEFICIENCY ABATEMENT ........A4-1

A0401. DISCUSSION.........................................A4-1

A0402. HAZARD PREVENTION..................................A4-1

A0403. PRINCIPLES OF HAZARD CONTROL.......................A4-2

A0404. HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURES................A4-4

A0405. INTERIM CONTROLS...................................A4-8

CHAPTER A4 REFERENCES..............................A4-9

CHAPTER A5. TRAINING .......................................A5-1

A0501. DISCUSSION.........................................A5-1

A0502. SOH TRAINING FOR SHIPBOARD DUTIES AND PROGRAMS.....A5-1

A0503. SOH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.....A5-2

A0504. TRAINING RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS ...............A5-4

CHAPTER A5 REFERENCES..............................A5-6

APPENDIX A5-A TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.....A5-A-1

APPENDIX A5-B SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-RELATED

COURSES TAUGHT AT ENVIRONMENTAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

UNITS (NAVENPVNTMEDU’S).............................A5-B-1

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SECTION B

MAJOR HAZARD-SPECIFIC ELEMENTS

CHAPTER B1. ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT ............................B1-1

B0101. CHAPTER ORGANIZATION...............................B1-1

B0102. APPLICABILITY......................................B1-1

B0103. DISCUSSION.........................................B1-3

B0104. ASBESTOS CONTROL ELEMENTS..........................B1-5

B0105. TYPES OF ASBESTOS WORK PERFORMED ABOARD NAVY SHIPS.B1-9

B0106. WORKPLACE RELEASE CRITERIA........................B1-10

B0107. PROTOCOL FOR SHIP’S FORCE PERFORMING NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS

MAINTENANCE ........................................B1-10

B0108. PROTOCOL FOR EMERGENCY ASBESTOS RESPONSE TEAM (EART)......B1-13

CHAPTER B1 REFERENCES.............................B1-15

APPENDIX B1-A ASBESTOS INSULATION BULK SAMPLE

COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURE..............B1-A-1

APPENDIX B1-B STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR

SHIP’S FORCE PROTOCOL............................B1-B-1

APPENDIX B1-C STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR

EMERGENCY ASBESTOS RESPONSE TEAM (EART) PROTOCOL.B1-C-1

APPENDIX B1-D TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP’S FORCE

PROTOCOL ............................................... B1-D-1

APPENDIX B1-E TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ASBESTOS-RELATED

WORK ............................................B1-E-1

APPENDIX B1-F WORKPLACE RELEASE CHECKLIST.......B1-F-1

APPENDIX B1-G PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND SPECIAL

EQUIPMENT (SHIP’S FORCE).........................B1-G-1

APPENDIX B1-H AUTHORIZED EQUIPAGE LIST FOR ASBESTOS

WORK PROTOCOLS...................................B1-H-1

APPENDIX B1-I PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND SPECIAL

EQUIPMENT (EART PERFORMING GLOVE BAG ACM REMOVAL)B1-I-1

APPENDIX B1-J ASBESTOS REPAIR OR REMOVAL PRE-WORK

BRIEF............................................B1-J-1

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CHAPTER B2. HEAT STRESS ....................................B2-1

B0201. DISCUSSION.........................................B2-1

B0202. RESPONSIBILITIES...................................B2-3

B0203. HEAT STRESS ELEMENTS...............................B2-6

B0204. HEAT STRESS MONITORING AND SURVEYING...............B2-6

B0205. PHEL DETERMINATION................................B2-18

B0206. TRAINING..........................................B2-22

CHAPTER B2 REFERENCES.............................B2-22

APPENDIX B2-A PHEL CURVE GENERAL APPLICABILITY

SELECTION .............................................. B2-A-1

APPENDIX B2-B HEAT STRESS TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND REPAIR

ACTIONS ................................................ B2-B-1

APPENDIX B2-C USE OF THE WBGT METER.............B2-C-1

APPENDIX B2-D HEAT STRESS DECISION DIAGRAM .....B2-D-1

APPENDIX B2-E TIME WEIGHTED MEAN (TWM) WBGT

VALUES ..........................................B2-E-1

CHAPTER B3. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) B3-1

B0301. DISCUSSION.........................................B3-1

B0302. SURFACE SHIP HMC&M.................................B3-6

B0303. SUBMARINE HMC&M.................................. B3-17

B0304. OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (OHS)SPILL RESPONSE...B3-22

B0305. PROGRAM EVALUATION................................B3-25

CHAPTER B3 REFERENCES.............................B3-25

APPENDIX B3-A OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (OHS) SPILL

RESPONSE PROCEDURES (SURFACE SHIPS ONLY).........B3-A-1

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APPENDIX B3-B MERCURY SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEANUP

PROCEDURES (SURFACE SHIPS ONLY)..................B3-B-1

APPENDIX B3-C HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND

MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) CHECKLIST SURFACE

SHIP PROGRAM.....................................B3-C-1

APPENDIX B3-D HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND

MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) CHECKLIST SUBMARINE

PROGRAM..........................................B3-D-1

CHAPTER B4. HEARING CONSERVATION ...........................B4-1

B0401. DISCUSSION.........................................B4-1

B0402. HEARING CONSERVATION RESPONSIBILITIES..............B4-1

B0403. HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ELEMENTS..............B4-5

B0404. NOISE MEASUREMENT AND EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT..........B4-5

B0405. NOISE ABATEMENT....................................B4-7

B0406. PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES ................B4-8

B0407. HEARING TESTING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION.............B4-9

B0408. TRAINING..........................................B4-10

B0409. RECORDKEEPING.....................................B4-11

CHAPTER B4 REFERENCES.............................B4-12

APPENDIX B4-A HEARING CONSERVATION DETAILED

INFORMATION......................................B4-A-1

APPENDIX B4-B ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OF NOISE

EXPOSURE WITH HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES

(STAY TIME)......................................B4-B-1

APPENDIX B4-C ADDITIONAL NOISE ABATEMENT

INFORMATION......................................B4-C-1

APPENDIX B4-D HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES........B4-D-1

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CHAPTER B5. SIGHT CONSERVATION .............................B5-1

B0501. CHAPTER ORGANIZATION...............................B5-1

B0502. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES...........................B5-1

B0503. SIGHT CONSERVATION ELEMENTS........................B5-3

B0504. DETERMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF EYE-HAZARDOUS AREAS

AND PROCESSES..................................... B5-3

B0505. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE...............................B5-4

B0506. ISSUE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGHT PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT..........................................B5-4

B0507. TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.......................B5-5

B0508. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER FACILITIES.....B5-5

B0509. TRAINING...........................................B5-9

CHAPTER B5 REFERENCES.............................B5-10

APPENDIX B5-A TYPES OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.......B5-A-1

CHAPTER B6. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION .........................B6-1

B0601. DISCUSSION.........................................B6-1

B0602. RESPONSIBILITIES...................................B6-1

B0603. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ELEMENTS....................B6-4

B0604. TYPES OF RESPIRATORS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS........B6-5

B0605. RESPIRATOR SELECTION...............................B6-9

B0606. LIMITATIONS OF RESPIRATORS........................B6-11

B0607. USE OF RESPIRATORS................................B6-13

B0608. RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING............................B6-15

B0609. INSPECTION, CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF

RESPIRATORS.......................................B6-16

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B0610. ENTRY INTO IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH

(IDLH) ATMOSPHERES ...............................B6-19

B0611. BREATHING AIR REQUIREMENTS........................B6-21

B0612. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION TRAINING...................B6-22

B0613. MEDICAL EVALUATIONS...............................B6-23

B0614. SUBMARINE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION..................B6-24

CHAPTER B6 REFERENCES.............................B6-31

APPENDIX B6-A RESPIRATOR PROGRAM CHECKLIST......B6-A-1

APPENDIX B6-B TYPES OF RESPIRATORS..............B6-B-1

APPENDIX B6-C QUALITATIVE RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

PROTOCOLS........................................B6-C-1

CHAPTER B7. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ..............................B7-1

B0701. DISCUSSION.........................................B7-1

B0702. RESPONSIBILITIES...................................B7-1

B0703. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ELEMENTS.........................B7-3

B0704. WORKING ON DE-ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT..................B7-3

B0705. WORKING ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT.....................B7-4

B0706. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT......................B7-4

B0707. PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOL ISSUE.....................B7-5

B0708. TRAINING...........................................B7-5

CHAPTER B7 REFERENCES..............................B7-6

CHAPTER B8. GAS FREE ENGINEERING ...........................B8-1

B0801. DISCUSSION.........................................B8-1

B0802. PRECAUTIONS........................................B8-1

B0803. GAS FREE ENGINEERING SUBSECTIONS...................B8-2

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CHAPTER B8 REFERENCES..............................B8-3

CHAPTER B9. RADIATION SAFETY ...............................B9-1

B0901. DISCUSSION.........................................B9-1

B0902. RESPONSIBILITIES...................................B9-5

B0903. GUIDANCE...........................................B9-8

B0904. RADIATION HAZARD AREAS............................B9-19

B0905. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE..............................B9-20

B0906. RADIATION INCIDENTS...............................B9-22

CHAPTER B9 REFERENCES.............................B9-27

APPENDIX B9-A CHAPTER B9 RADIATION INSTRUCTIONS,

STANDARDS,REGULATIONS, MANUALS, AND HANDBOOKS....B9-A-1

CHAPTER B10. LEAD CONTROL ..................................B10-1

B1001. DISCUSSION........................................B10-1

B1002. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT AND ACTION LEVEL TRIGGERING

REQUIREMENTS......................................B10-1

B1003. LEAD CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES.....................B10-2

B1004. LEAD CONTROL ELEMENTS.............................B10-4

B1005. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEY.........................B10-4

B1006. CONTROL OF LEAD IN THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT......B10-5

B1007. WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.........................B10-8

B1008. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE..............................B10-8

B1009. WRITTEN COMPLIANCE PLAN...........................B10-9

B1010. TRAINING.........................................B10-10

CHAPTER B10 REFERENCES...........................B10-11

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CHAPTER B11. TAG-OUT .......................................B11-1

B1101. DISCUSSION........................................B11-1

CHAPTER B11 REFERENCES............................B11-1

APPENDIX B11-A TAG-OUT PROGRAM CHECKLIST.......B11-A-1

CHAPTER B12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .................B12-1

B1201. DISCUSSION........................................B12-1

B1202. RESPONSIBILITIES..................................B12-1

B1203. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT..............................B12-2

CHAPTER B12 REFERENCES............................B12-6

APPENDIX B12-A PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STOCK

NUMBER INFORMATION..............................B12-A-1

APPENDIX B12-B PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST.............................B12-B-1

CHAPTER B13. RESERVED (ERGONOMICS)

CHAPTER B14. RESERVED (FALL PROTECTION)

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VOLUME II

SECTION C

SURFACE SHIP SAFETY STANDARDS

CHAPTER C1. BASIC SAFETY ...................................C1-1

C0101. DISCUSSION.........................................C1-1

C0102. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS...........................C1-1

C0103. TRAINING...........................................C1-6

C0104. SAFETY COLOR CODE AND SIGNS FOR MARKING PHYSICAL HAZARDS.. C1-6

CHAPTER C1 REFERENCES..............................C1-8

CHAPTER C2. DRY CARGO OPERATIONS/STORES HANDLING ...........C2-1

C0201. DISCUSSION.........................................C2-1

C0202. PRECAUTIONS – WORKING PARTIES MOVING STORES........C2-1

C0203. PRECAUTIONS – CARGO HANDLING FOR SUPERVISORS.......C2-2

C0204. PRECAUTIONS DURING CARGO OPERATIONS................C2-4

C0205. STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS................................C2-7

C0206. NETS...............................................C2-7

C0207. PALLETS............................................C2-7

C0208. CONVEYORS..........................................C2-8

CHAPTER C2 REFERENCES..............................C2-9

CHAPTER C3. UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT .........................C3-1

C0301. DISCUSSION.........................................C3-1

C0302. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED PRIOR TO UNREP OPERATIONS .... C3-1

C0303. PRECAUTIONS DURING UNREP OPERATIONS................C3-3

CHAPTER C3 REFERENCES..............................C3-6

CHAPTER C4. SMALL BOATS ....................................C4-1

C0401. DISCUSSION.........................................C4-1

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C0402. PRECAUTIONS FOR LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVAL............C4-1

C0403. SMALL BOAT FUELING.................................C4-3

C0404. OPERATIONS.........................................C4-4

C0405. CONTRACT LIBERTY BOAT SAFETY.......................C4-7

CHAPTER C4 REFERENCES..............................C4-9

CHAPTER C5. WIRE AND FIBER ROPE ............................C5-1

C0501. DISCUSSION.........................................C5-1

C0502. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................C5-1

C0503. NATURAL LINES......................................C5-3

C0504. SYNTHETIC LINES ...................................C5-4

C0505. WIRE AND SPRING LAY ROPE...........................C5-5

C0506. CABLE CLEANER/LUBRICANT ...........................C5-6

CHAPTER C5 REFERENCES..............................C5-6

CHAPTER C6. GROUND TACKLE AND TOWING .......................C6-1

C0601. DISCUSSION.........................................C6-1

C0602. GROUND TACKLE PRECAUTIONS..........................C6-1

C0603. TOWING PRECAUTIONS.................................C6-4

CHAPTER C6 REFERENCES..............................C6-4

CHAPTER C7. HELICOPTER OPERATIONS ..........................C7-1

C0701. DISCUSSION.........................................C7-1

C0702. PRECAUTIONS........................................C7-1

CHAPTER C7 REFERENCES..............................C7-3

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CHAPTER C8. WORKING OVER THE SIDE OR ALOFT; VERTICAL TRUNKS;

DRYDOCK SAFETY .................................C8-1

C0801. DISCUSSION.........................................C8-1

C0802. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................C8-1

C0803. PROCEDURES FOR WORKING OVER THE SIDE...............C8-3

C0804. PROCEDURES FOR PERSONNEL WORKING ALOFT.............C8-3

C0805. DRYDOCK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................C8-4

C0806. OPERATING AERIAL LIFTS.............................C8-5

C0807. PROCEDURES FOR WORKING IN VERTICAL TRUNKS..........C8-7

CHAPTER C8 REFERENCES..............................C8-8

CHAPTER C9. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND TAG-OUT

PRECAUTIONS ....................................C9-1

C0901. DISCUSSION.........................................C9-1

C0902. DEFINITIONS........................................C9-1

C0903. ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.............................C9-1

C0904. WET CELL BATTERIES.................................C9-5

C0905. LITHIUM AND MERCURY BATTERIES......................C9-7

C0906. ELECTRICAL FIRES...................................C9-8

C0907. FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.....................C9-9

C0908. ELECTRONIC PRECAUTIONS............................C9-10

C0909. ELECTRICALLY AND ELECTRONICALLY SAFE WORK BENCHES.C9-13

C0910. TAG-OUT...........................................C9-14

CHAPTER C9 REFERENCES.............................C9-14

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CHAPTER C10. SHIPBOARD FUELS ...............................C10-1

C1001. DISCUSSION........................................C10-1

C1002. DEFINITIONS.......................................C10-1

C1003. PRECAUTIONS.......................................C10-1

CHAPTER C10 REFERENCES............................C10-4

CHAPTER C11. WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING, AND HOT WORK .......C11-1

C1101. DISCUSSION........................................C11-1

C1102. PRECAUTIONS.......................................C11-2

C1103. EXTRA PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK IN RESTRICTED ACCESS

SPACES ................................................C11-10

CHAPTER C11 REFERENCES...........................C11-11

CHAPTER C12. SHIPBOARD AIRCRAFT SAFETY .....................C12-1

C1201. DISCUSSION........................................C12-1

C1202. GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS .........................C12-1

C1203. HOUSEKEEPING......................................C12-2

C1204. FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD).......................C12-3

C1205. LIQUID OXYGEN.....................................C12-3

C1206. ARRESTING GEAR AND BARRICADES.....................C12-5

C1207. HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OF ORDNANCE

(HERO) ...........................................C12-6

CHAPTER C12 REFERENCES............................C12-6

CHAPTER C13. MACHINERY .....................................C13-1

C1301. DISCUSSION........................................C13-1

C1302. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..............................C13-1

C1303. MAINTENANCE.......................................C13-4

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C1304. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT..............................C13-4

CHAPTER C13 REFERENCES...........................C13-19

CHAPTER C14. ORDNANCE ......................................C14-1

C1401. DISCUSSION........................................C14-1

C1402. GENERAL ORDNANCE PRECAUTIONS......................C14-1

C1403. ORDNANCE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.....................C14-2

CHAPTER C14 REFERENCES............................C14-3

CHAPTER C15. MARINE SANITATION DEVICES (SEWAGE SYSTEMS) ....C15-1

C1501. DISCUSSION........................................C15-1

C1502. SANITARY, HYGIENIC, AND SAFETY PROCEDURES.........C15-1

C1503. GAS FREE ENGINEERING FOR MSD SYSTEMS..............C15-3

C1504. CONTROL OF TOXIC GAS HAZARDS IN SEWAGE MSD

SYSTEMS ..........................................C15-4

C1505. GRAYWATER COLLECTION/TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND GRAYWATER

HOLDING TANKS ....................................C15-5

C1506. DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ...C15-5

CHAPTER C15 REFERENCES............................C15-6

CHAPTER C16. HEAVY WEATHER .................................C16-1

C1601. DISCUSSION........................................C16-1

C1602. LIFELINES.........................................C16-1

C1603. TIE-DOWNS.........................................C16-1

C1604. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS UNDER HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS.C16-1

CHAPTER C17. ABANDONING SHIP ...............................C17-1

C1701. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING ABANDONING SHIP.........C17-1

CHAPTER C17 REFERENCES............................C17-2

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CHAPTER C18. PAINTING AND PRESERVATION .....................C18-1

C1801. DISCUSSION........................................C18-1

C1802. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PAINT REMOVAL .............C18-1

C1803. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION AND

PAINTING OPERATIONS .............................C18-3

CHAPTER C18 REFERENCES............................C18-4

CHAPTER C19. FOOD SERVICE AND TRASH AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL

EQUIPMENT ..............................................C19-1

C1901. DISCUSSION........................................C19-1

C1902. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..............................C19-1

C1903. COOKING UTENSILS..................................C19-3

C1904. FOOD PREPARATION..................................C19-4

C1905. SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT..........C19-5

C1906. TRASH AND GARBAGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ..........C19-11

CHAPTER C19 REFERENCES...........................C19-13

CHAPTER C20. LAUNDRIES AND PHOTOGRAPHY LABS AND DARKROOMS ..C20-1

C2001. DISCUSSION........................................C20-1

C2002. LAUNDRY PRECAUTIONS...............................C20-1

C2003. PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHOGRAPHIC, PHOTOGRAPHIC, AND

RADIOGRAPHIC DARKROOMS AND LABORATORIES...........C20-3

CHAPTER C20 REFERENCES............................C20-4

CHAPTER C21. MEDICAL AND DENTAL FACILITIES .................C21-1

C2101. DISCUSSION........................................C21-1

C2102. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL FACILITIES .... C21-1

CHAPTER C21 REFERENCES............................C21-3

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CHAPTER C22. CO2 FIXED FLOODING SYSTEMS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND

PROCEDURES ..............................................C22-1

C2201. DISCUSSION........................................C22-1

C2202. HEALTH HAZARDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE..................C22-1

C2203. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................C22-2

C2204. GENERAL PROCEDURES DURING MAINTENANCE WORK........C22-4

C2205. DISABLING PROCEDURES..............................C22-4

C2206. RESCUE PERSONNEL PROCEDURES.......................C22-5

CHAPTER C23. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT

STANDARDS .....................................................C23-1

C2301. DISCUSSION........................................C23-1

C2302. HMC&M – HAZMINCEN STANDARDS...................... C23-2

C2303. HM STORAGE SEGREGATION STANDARDS.................C23-12

C2304. GENERAL HANDLING AND USE REQUIREMENTS............C23-18

C2305. SPECIALTY MATERIAL...............................C23-20

CHAPTER C23 REFERENCES...........................C23-22

APPENDIX C23-A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE SEGREGATION

MATRIX ...............................................C23-A-1

APPENDIX C23-B HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND

MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) CHECKLIST SURFACE

SHIP PROGRAM....................................C23-B-1

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VOLUME III

SECTION D

SUBMARINE SAFETY STANDARDS

CHAPTER D1. BASIC SAFETY ...................................D1-1

D0101. DISCUSSION.........................................D1-1

D0102. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS...........................D1-1

D0103. TRAINING...........................................D1-5

D0104. EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT.......................D1-6

D0105. SAFETY COLOR CODE AND SIGNS FOR MARKING PHYSICAL HAZARDS.. D1-6

CHAPTER D1 REFERENCES..............................D1-8

CHAPTER D2. DRY CARGO OPERATIONS/STORES HANDLING/RIGGING ...D2-1

D0201. DISCUSSION.........................................D2-1

D0202. PRECAUTIONS – WORKING PARTIES MOVING STORES........D2-1

D0203. STORES HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .......................D2-2

D0204. CHAINFALLS AND COME-A-LONGS........................D2-4

CHAPTER D2 REFERENCES..............................D2-5

CHAPTER D3. WIRE AND FIBER ROPE ............................D3-1

D0301. DISCUSSION.........................................D3-1

D0302. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................D3-1

D0303. SYNTHETIC LINES....................................D3-3

D0304. WIRE AND SPRING LAY ROPE ..........................D3-3

D0305. NATURAL LINES......................................D3-4

CHAPTER D3 REFERENCES..............................D3-5

CHAPTER D4. WORKING OVER THE SIDE, TOPSIDE, OR ALOFT; VERTICAL

TRUNKS; DRYDOCK SAFETY; CONTRACT LIBERTY BOAT SAFETY.........D4-1

D0401. DISCUSSION.........................................D4-1

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D0402. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................D4-1

D0403. ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING OVER THE

SIDE OR TOPSIDE......................................D4-2

D0404. PERSONNEL WORKING ON OR WITHIN THE SAIL............D4-3

D0405. DRYDOCK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................D4-3

D0406. CONTRACT LIBERTY BOAT SAFETY.......................D4-5

CHAPTER D4 REFERENCES..............................D5-5

CHAPTER D5. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND TAG-OUT

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................D5-1

D0501. DISCUSSION.........................................D5-1

D0502. DEFINITIONS........................................D5-1

D0503. ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.............................D5-1

D0504. BATTERIES..........................................D5-5

D0505. ELECTRICAL FIRES...................................D5-8

D0506. FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.....................D5-9

D0507. ELECTRONIC PRECAUTIONS............................D5-10

D0508. TAG-OUT...........................................D5-13

CHAPTER D5 REFERENCES.............................D5-13

CHAPTER D6. SHIPBOARD FUELS ................................D6-1

D0601. DISCUSSION.........................................D6-1

D0602. PRECAUTIONS........................................D6-1

CHAPTER D6 REFERENCES..............................D6-3

CHAPTER D7. WELDING, CUTTING, AND BRAZING ..................D7-1

D0701. DISCUSSION.........................................D7-1

D0702. PRECAUTIONS........................................D7-2

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CHAPTER D7 REFERENCES..............................D7-8

CHAPTER D8. MACHINERY ......................................D8-1

D0801. DISCUSSION.........................................D8-1

D0802. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ...............................D8-1

D0803. MAINTENANCE........................................D8-3

D0804. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT...............................D8-4

D0805. TRASH COMPACTOR/TRASH DISPOSAL UNIT...............D8-13

CHAPTER D9. SANITATION SYSTEMS .............................D9-1

D0901. DISCUSSION.........................................D9-1

D0902. GAS FREE ENGINEERING FOR SANITATION SYSTEMS........D9-1

D0903. SUBMARINE SANITATION SYSTEMS.......................D9-2

D0904. SANITARY, HYGIENIC, AND SAFETY PROCEDURES..........D9-4

D0905. DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ....D9-7

CHAPTER D9 REFERENCES..............................D9-7

CHAPTER D10. HEAVY WEATHER .................................D10-1

D1001. DISCUSSION........................................D10-1

D1002. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE IN PORT AND/OR MOORED....D10-1

D1003. OPEN OCEAN OPERATIONS.............................D10-2

CHAPTER D11. ABANDONING SHIP ...............................D11-1

D1101. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING ABANDONING SHIP.........D11-1

CHAPTER D12. PAINTING AND PRESERVATION .....................D12-1

D1201. DISCUSSION........................................D12-1

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D1202. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PAINT REMOVAL .............D12-1

D1203. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION & PAINTING

OPERATIONS........................................D12-3

CHAPTER D13. FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING FACILITIES .......D13-1

D1301. DISCUSSION........................................D13-1

D1302. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..............................D13-1

D1303. COOKING UTENSILS..................................D13-3

D1304. FOOD PREPARATION..................................D13-4

D1305. SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT..........D13-6

CHAPTER D13 REFERENCES...........................D13-12

CHAPTER D14. LAUNDRY MACHINES ..............................D14-1

D1401. DISCUSSION........................................D14-1

D1402. PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT.........D14-1

CHAPTER D14 REFERENCES............................D14-3

CHAPTER D15. SUBMARINE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT

STANDARDS ..............................................D15-1

D1501. DISCUSSION........................................D15-1

D1502. GENERAL HMC&M STANDARDS.......................... D15-2

D1503. GENERAL STORAGE STANDARDS.........................D15-8

D1504. GENERAL HANDLING AND USE REQUIREMENTS.............D15-9

D1505. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL...............D15-10

D1506. TOXIC MATERIAL...................................D15-12

D1507. CORROSIVE MATERIALS..............................D15-15

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D1508. OXIDIZERS........................................D15-19

D1509. AEROSOLS.........................................D15-21

D1510. COMPRESSED GASES.................................D15-21

CHAPTER D15 REFERENCES...........................D15-27

APPENDIX D15-A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

STORAGE DIAGRAM (USING HAZARD CHARACTERISTIC CODE

(HCC))..........................................D15-A-1

GLOSSARY ....................................................G-1

CHAPTER A1

INTRODUCTION

A0101. BACKGROUND

a. The Navy has conducted safety and occupational health (SOH) programs for many years. These programs gained special prominence after passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) in 1970. The primary thrust of the OSHAct was directed at the private sector employer; however, section 19 of the OSHAct and several subsequent presidential executive orders directed federal agencies to establish and maintain occupational safety and health programs. Requirements for such programs are contained in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part

1960 (29 CFR 1960).

b. References A1-1 and A1-2 issued policy statements and outlined responsibilities for the implementation of the total safety and occupational health program for the Navy. The total safety and occupational health program includes all safety disciplines, such as system safety, aviation safety, weapons/explosives safety, traffic, recreational and off-duty and occupational safety and health.

c. Reference A1-3 is the Navy’s SOH program manual and applies to both shore and afloat commands. Due to the many unique and specific situations associated with forces afloat, this manual was developed to be the primary SOH resource document for implementing the SOH Program for afloat commands.

d. Reference A1-4 provides policy and procedures for mishap investigation, reporting, and recording.

A0102. PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

a. The purpose of this manual is to provide commanding officers, safety officers, managers, supervisors, and workers for afloat commands with a document that gives the guidance and direction necessary to implement the SOH program.

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b. This manual addresses all aspects of afloat SOH program management. In some instances, small ships (less than 300 personnel) may have to modify program management to suit their command. To ensure uniformity, group and squadron commanders may specify how small ships under their command are to implement the program management aspects of this manual (see paragraphs A0202(e) and A0202(f)).

c. This manual is organized into four sections.

(1) Section A: SOH Program Administration. This section outlines the overall administration, organizational, and training aspects of the SOH program, including a statement of policy and a listing of responsibilities.

(2) Section B: Major Hazard Specific Chapters. This section is divided into chapters which address specific hazards such as asbestos management, heat stress, hazardous material control and management, radiation protection, electrical safety, gas free engineering, tag-out and personal protective equipment.

This section is addressed to personnel who have SOH management responsibilities and assist the commanding officer in implementing SOH requirements (e.g., safety officer, electrical safety officer, gas free engineer, hazardous material coordinator, and the medical department representative).

(3) Section C: Surface Ship Safety Standards. This section contains basic safety requirements that are applicable to surface ship activities and/or equipment. These precautions comprise the SOH safety standards for surface ships required by reference A1-1. It may be necessary, when conducting operations and maintenance on specific systems or equipment, to consult other Navy publications such as the Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM), naval warfare publications (NWPs), technical/operating manuals, and equipment maintenance requirement cards (MRCs) from the planned maintenance system (PMS) for additional safety precautions. This section is written for the individual deck-plate sailor and his/her supervisor.

(4) Section D: Submarine Safety Standards. This section contains basic safety requirements that are applicable to submarine activities and/or equipment. These precautions provide similar guidance to submarines as section C does for surface ships. These standards do not duplicate or supersede

A1-3 the safety precautions found in either the standard submarine organization and regulations manual (SSORM), the ships systems manuals (SSMs), or the standard operating procedures (SOPs) applicable to submarines. These other standards augment section D precautions.

A0103. APPLICABILITY

a. The provisions of this manual apply to all Navy ship operations afloat including United States naval ships (USNS) of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) manned by federal civil service mariners and military personnel. Due to the manning complexities for MSC ships, there may be some administrative procedures in this manual that will need to be tailored for MSC ship applications. These procedures shall, at a minimum, provide protection equal to or better than that provided by this manual. Aviation squadrons and other embarked units that are required to comply with reference A1-3 ashore shall coordinate safety program requirements with the ship. The provisions also apply to Marine Corps personnel embarked in the aforementioned vessels. Information contained within volume I of this manual that specifically applies to submarines or that which exempts submarines is annotated as such. Shore activity service craft shall comply with the requirements of reference A1-3.

b. Requirements of this instruction are applicable to ship’s forces while underway and during pier side evolutions. Other Navy instructions and requirements may have precedence during availabilities and when shore side personnel (military, Navy, civilian, or commercial) are on-board performing operations while pier side. Examples include energy control, gas free engineering, hazardous material, and fire watches. Afloat commands shall coordinate with appropriate personnel during pre-planning meetings for availabilities and pier side operations involving shore side personnel to ensure applicable Navy SOH instructions are identified and implemented.

c. Under the statutory authority of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Executive Order 12344, codified in Public Law 98-525, the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (CNO (NOON)), is responsible for the safety of reactors and associated naval nuclear propulsion plants, and the control of radiation and radioactivity associated with naval nuclear propulsion plant activities, including prescribing and enforcing

A1-4 standards and regulations for these areas as they affect the environment and the safety and health of workers, operators, and the general public. Nothing in this manual shall affect the standards and requirements established by the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (CNO NOON)), for areas under his cognizance. However, for areas other than those described above, such as asbestos control, heat-stress, electrical safety, and gas free engineering, the requirements of this manual apply to activities involved with naval nuclear propulsion.

d. This manual addresses the identification and maintenance of safe and healthful conditions in afloat work places or occupational environments. Recreational and off-duty safety and traffic safety program requirements are provided in references A1-5 and A1-6. Some, but not all, of aviation safety (chapters C7 and C12) and explosives safety (chapter C14) are addressed. Additional guidance in these areas is provided in references A1-7 through A1-10.

A0104. REFERENCES AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

For matters of convenience and organization, references for a specific chapter appear at the end of each chapter. Special terms and their definitions appear in the glossary at the end of volume I of the manual.

A0105. SOH MANUAL CHANGES

a. Users who identify a requirement for a modification to this manual shall initiate a change recommendation as follows:

(1) A proposed alteration to this manual or a safety requirement shall be submitted by the identifying command to Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Special Assistant for Safety Matters (N09F), via the chain of command.

(2) A proposed alteration to a health standard/ criterion may be submitted by an individual or command to the Navy Environmental Health Center (NAVENVIRHLTHCEN) via the chain of command. NAVENVIRHLTHCEN shall submit the proposed modification to the Department of Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), with a recommendation regarding incorporation of the modification into the manual.

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b. Modifications to the manual shall be issued in the following manner:

(1) Alterations which are necessary for immediate incorporation into the manual and which cannot wait for the development of the next manual change shall be issued as advanced changes (A/Cs) by CNO (N09F). These changes may be issued by message or letter depending upon the requirement for manual entry timeliness.

(2) Periodically when a large number of modifications to the manual are necessary, a change to the manual shall be issued by CNO (N09F). These changes shall incorporate previously issued advanced changes.

(3) Changes to this manual shall be accomplished by page replacement.

A0106. TERMINOLOGY

The words shall, will, must, should, may, and can are used throughout this manual. Shall, will, and must are directive in nature and require mandatory compliance. Should is a strong recommendation, but compliance is not required. May or can, when used, are optional in nature and compliance is not required.

A0107. PRECEDENCE

In cases of conflicting safety standards among various directives and technical manuals, precedence shall be given to the directive issued by the highest authority and of the most recent issue date (i.e., Federal, DoD, SECNAV, OPNAV, Echelon 2, TYCOM, etc.). If a standard is not provided within any of those documents, then nationally recognized consensus standards, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) or other federally recognized national consensus standard may be cited.

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CHAPTER A1

REFERENCES

A1-1. SECNAVINST 5100.10J

A1-2. OPNAVINST 5100.8G

A1-3. OPNAVINST 5100.23G

A1-4. OPNAVINST 5102.1D/MCO P5102.1B

A1-5. OPNAVINST 5100.25A

A1-6. OPNAVINST 5100.12G

A1-7. OPNAVINST 3750.6R

A1-8. Naval Warfare Publication/Fleet Marine Force Manual, NWP 3-04.1M/FMFM 5-34, Shipboard Helicopter Operating Procedures

A1-9. Naval Warfare Publication, NWP 3-50.1, Navy Search and Rescue Manual

A1-10. Naval Sea Systems Command, NAVSEA OP-4, Ammunition and Explosives

CHAPTER A2

SOH PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A0201. POLICY

Navy policy is to maintain safe and healthy working conditions for personnel and enhance operational readiness and mission accomplishments by establishing an aggressive safety and occupational health (SOH) program that will reduce occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths, and material loss or damage. The safety aspects of the program address the elimination or control of hazards that can result in immediate injury or death. The occupational health aspects are primarily concerned with the identification, elimination, or control of hazardous chemical, physical, and biological agents with potentially adverse health effects. Also included is the diagnosis and treatment of work related illnesses and injuries.

A successful Navy SOH program that reduces work-related injuries and illnesses results when the program is emphasized at every level of the organization. The Navy is in accordance with this principle, and the overall responsibility for the SOH program is vested in the Secretary of the Navy and implemented through the chain of command. The maintenance of safe and healthful working conditions is a responsibility of the chain of command.

A0202. OVERALL NAVY PROGRAM

a. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment) is the designated SOH official for the Department of the Navy.

b. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is responsible for implementation and management of the SOH program and, in coordination with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, for matters of mutual concern. The CNO shall:

(1) Issue appropriate SOH policy and standards. Chief of

Naval Operations, Special Assistant for Safety Matters (N09F), is responsible for developing program policy and guidance and issuing standards under references A2-1 through A2-6.

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(2) Ensure that fleet commanders maintain a staff of qualified SOH professionals who shall be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive SOH program. This includes providing guidance, direction, and policy for SOH matters throughout the fleet.

(3) Establish appropriate planning, programming, staffing requirements, and budgeting for the SOH program and training.

(4) Conduct research and development to preclude occupational hazards or exposures from causing physical injury or degrading health status or work performance.

(5) Develop SOH program evaluations/inspection criteria.

(6) Provide for occupationally-related medical support.

(7) Develop procedures for prompt investigation of reports of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and ensures corrective action is taken within appropriate time periods.

(8) Ensure personnel receive thorough and continuing training on SOH matters and risk management.

(9) Adopt, develop, and review proposed alternate standards and promulgate SOH standards.

c. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (CFFC) Command; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT); Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC); and Commander, Special Warfare Command (COMSPECWARCOM). As safety is an inherent responsibility of command, CFFC, COMPACFLT, COMSC, and COMSPECWARCOM shall maintain a staff of qualified SOH professionals who shall be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive SOH program. This includes providing policy, direction, guidance, and oversight for SOH matters throughout the fleet and ensuring that subordinate commanders, commanding officers, and officers in charge:

(1) Conduct and maintain an aggressive and comprehensive

SOH program.

(2) Assign SOH responsibilities to qualified personnel as a primary duty billet.

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(3) Set SOH performance targets and measures, with concurrence of the type commanders, for comparison by ship class and operational…