SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE COMMON CORE 101 GENERAL SAFETY REFERENCES • OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual • OPNAVINST 3500.39C, Operational Risk Management • OPNAVINST 5102.1D, Navy and Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation Reporting and Record Keeping Manual • 29CFR1926, OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry • NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor • NTRP 4-04.2.5, Construction Management RISK PQS Question 101.1 Define Risk: a. An expression of possible loss, adverse outcome, or negative consequence such as injury, illness in terms of probability and severity. HAZARD PQS Question 101.2 Define Hazard: a. Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; degradation of mission capability or impact to mission accomplishment; or damage to the environment. ORM PQS Question 101.3 Discuss the concept of Operational Risk Management: • A decision making tool used by all levels to increase effectiveness; identifying, assessing, and managing risks • Increases Navy’s ability to make informed decisions • Minimizes risks to an acceptable levels • It applies to off-duty activities Four Principles PQS Question 101.4 Discuss the four principles of ORM: a. Accept Risk when Benefits Outweigh the Cost. Weighing risks against the benefits and value of the mission/task helps to maximize success. b. Accept No Unnecessary Risk. The RM process identifies hazards that might otherwise go unidentified and provides tools to reduce or offset risk. c. Anticipate and Manage Risk by Planning. Integrating RM into planning provides opportunity to make well-informed risk decisions and implement effective risk controls. d. Make Risk Decisions at the Right Level. Anyone can make a risk decision. However, the appropriate level for risk decisions, is the person that can make decisions to eliminate or minimize the hazard, implement controls to reduce the risk, or accept the risk. Five Steps PQS Question 101.5 Explain the five steps of the ORM process: a. b. c. d. e. Identify the Hazards (Step 1). Hazard identification is the foundation of the entire ORM process. If a hazard is not identified, it cannot be controlled. Assess the Hazards (Step 2). For each hazard identified, determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. Make Risk Decisions (Step 3). Identifying control options; determining the effect of these controls on the hazard or risk; and, ultimately deciding how to proceed. Implement Controls (Step 4). This requires that the plan is clearly communicated to all the involved personnel, accountability is established, and necessary support is provided. Supervise (Step 5). Determining the effectiveness of risk controls throughout the mission or task. Involves three actions: monitoring the effectiveness of risk controls; determining the need for further assessment due to an unanticipated change; and capturing lessons learned, both positive and negative. RAC PQS Question 101.6 Define hazard severity and mishap probability in relation to the Risk Assessment Code. (1) Severity. The worst credible consequence that can occur as a result of a hazard. (2) Probability. The probability that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss. RAC RAC RAC TCRM PQS Question 101.7 Discuss the concept of Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM). 2. Concept. TCRM refers to applying ORM at the point of commencing or during execution of a mission or task, at the time critical level. TCRM PQS Question 101.8 Discuss the A-B-C-D process of TCRM. A – Assess the situation B – Balance resources C – Communicate to others D – Do and Debrief the event SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES PQS Question 101.9 Explain the responsibilities of the following personnel as applied to safety: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Commanding Officer Executive Officer Safety Officer Department Head Division Officer Work Center Supervisor Safety Petty Officer All Hands Commanding Officer • Responsible for the safety and health of all military and civilian personnel, the safe use and condition of equipment, and the protection of all government property. • Ensures OSH councils and committees are formed at appropriate command levels. Executive Officer • Chairman of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Counsel, assumes the duties of C.O. in his/her absence. • Acts as Chairman for the OSH Policy Committee Meeting. Safety Officer • Advises the Commanding Officer on matters pertaining to safety, manages the command safety program, investigates mishaps, monitors projects, shops, and special evolutions for compliance with safety standards. • Develops accident prevention and loss control measures and programs. Safety Chain of Command • Department Heads/Company Commanders: Responsible for safety within their areas of responsibility, enforce safety standards. Are assigned as members of the OSH Counsel. Work Center Supervisors • Responsible for the safety of their personnel, develop safety plans, enforce safety standards, ensure adequate PPE is available. Safety Petty Officer • Crewleaders and Safety Petty Officers: • Monitor safety within their Company/Department/Detail. Initiate preliminary mishap investigation within their area of responsibility. All Hands • All Hands: Responsible for their own safety and the safety of their “Shipmates”. Everyone should be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed and precautionary measures to prevent personal injury or property damage. SAFETY PQS Question 101.10 Explain the functions of the Safety Council and the Enlisted Safety Committee Reference: NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor Safety Committees • Safety Council • Enlisted Safety Committee SAFETY COUNCIL • Chaired by the Executive Officer. • Meets once every month while on deployment, and quarterly while in Homeport. • Utilized to discuss or investigate safety problems, monitor health programs, develop recommendations for approval by the CO. • Tracks mishap trends and looks ahead for possible areas of concern. SAFETY • PQS Question 101. 11 Discuss the purpose of a mishap investigation and who’s responsible for conducting the investigation. • Reference: NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor Mishap Investigations • The purpose of a mishap investigation is to determine the primary and contributing causes of the mishap. From those causes we can then plan corrective action to prevent a recurrence of the mishap. To limit mishap losses, we must analyze the frequency of potential mishaps and identify mishap causes. It is the Commanding Officer’s/Officer in Charge’s responsibility to conduct mishap investigations and report all reportable injuries, fatalities, and occupational illnesses occurring within their command or involving personnel attached to their command. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. PQS Question 101.12 Discuss the basic reporting procedures required when an unsafe/unhealthful working condition report is submitted. • Immediately report unsafe or unhealthful working conditions. • Submit a report (OPNAV Form 5100/11) of unsafe or unhealthful working condition. SAFETY PLAN PQS Question 101.13 Discuss the purpose of the Safety Plan. Safety plans are imperative to integrating safety considerations into the planning process through the performance phases to achieve the desired outcomes. Seabees must turn concern for safety into an institutional and personal ethic. For a successful project outcome, Seabees incorporate these considerations proactively to identify, prevent, and mitigate situations that impact mission accomplishment rather than as a reaction to accidents, poor safety practices, and regulations. SAFETY PLAN PQS Question 101.13 Discuss the development of the Safety Plan. a. Project Organization Sheet. Project Supervisors create a project organization sheet for inclusion in the safety plan. b. Project Scope Sheet. Project Supervisors create a project scope sheet for inclusion in the safety plan. c. Definable Features of Work. A definable feature of work is the basis for an activity hazard analysis. EXECUTION AND MONITORING PQS Question 101.15 Discuss the execution and monitoring of a Safety Plan. The Project Supervisor is the primary person responsible for safety at the assigned project. The Project/Manager ensures that the Project Supervisor executes the safety plan and integrates safety principles and procedures as a matter of routine into daily production tasks. PPE PQS Question 101.16 Explain requirements to properly use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Activities shall provide necessary protective equipment where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the equipment will prevent or reduce the severity of injuries or illnesses. PPE procurement and enforcement of proper use and maintenance is the responsibility of all hands. GFCI PQS Question 101.17 Explain when Ground Fault Circuit Interruption is required. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection. SAFETY PROGRAMS a. Hazard Abatement Program that uses assigned Risk Assessment Codes (RAC) to identify and manage risk using hazard severity and probability. b. Fall Protection Program Program that recognizes the risks of working at heights and plans the use of training and abatement techniques to prevent injuries from falling. c. Respriatory Protection Program Identifies respiratory hazards and plans how to mitigate their affects though engineering, administrative and PPE controls. SAFETY PROGRAMS d. Asbestos Control Program establishes education, identification and training on asbestos materials and how to mitigate risk (as a general rule Seabees do not work with asbestos). (Ceiling tiles, Floor Tiles, insulation, Pipe insulation) e. Hearing Conservation and Noise abatement The goal of the Navy hearing conservation program is to prevent occupational hearing loss and ensure auditory fitness for duty in the workforce. The program includes the following: Noise Measure analysis, Engineering Controls (generator shelter), Hearing Protective Devices (PPE), Audiometry, Education. SAFETY PROGRAMS e. Hearing Conservation and Noise abatement (Con’t) 84dba = Single Hearing Protection (Ear Plugs) 104dba = Double Hearing Protection (Ear Plugs + Ear Muffs) f. Sight Conservation Program that identifies and evaluates eye hazard areas, protections, and PPE. 1. Emergency Eye Wash Stations 2. Screens/Shields 3. Glasses (Z87) / Goggles SAFETY PROGRAMS g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The best means of protecting personnel from hazard exposure in the workplace is to eliminate the hazard. When this is not possible, engineering controls shall be the method of choice to eliminate or minimize hazard exposure in the workplace. When neither of these methods can be employed use personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce personnel exposure to hazards. h. Lead Program establishes education, identification and training on lead based materials and how to mitigate risk (as a general rule Seabees do not work with Lead). (Paints) SAFETY PROGRAMS i. Non-Ionizing Radiation The term non-ionizing refers to forms of radiation, which do not have sufficient energy to cause ionization of atoms or molecules. Typically, examples include the electromagnetic emissions radiated by lasers, radiofrequency (RF), and microwave sources. (Currently all NMCB equipment is below the threshold for any NonIonizing Radiation hazards). j. Energy Control Program (lockout / tagout) Program uses a combination of locks and tags to isolate stored energy and prevent the accidental release of that energy to a piece of equipment that is being worked on or not functional. It is managed though either the 3M program or thorough Bravo Company for Construction Projects. SAFETY PROGRAMS k. Polychlorinated Biphenyls Program establishes education, identification and training on PCB based materials and how to mitigate risk (as a general rule Seabees do not work with PCB). (Electrical Transformers, Ballasts) l. Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) Incidents The NMCB program focuses on detection and decontamination and PPE (MOPP Gear). Plans how we would help to mitigate the affects of a CBRN Incident if called upon. SAFETY PROGRAMS m. Confined Space Entry (CSE) Program Confined spaces are enclosures that have limited means of entry and exit, and although they are large enough to get into, they are not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Examples include storage tanks, pits, vaults, vats, water towers, and manholes. The only person that can certify a confined space for entry is a gas free engineer. n. Bloodborne Pathogens Program establishes policies to mitigate the exposure to bloodborne diseases. The principal bloodborne pathogens are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Many others exist, but generally are not occupationally transmitted in significant numbers. SAFETY PROGRAMS o. Weight Handling Safety Safe and reliable weight handling is critical to the operation of the Navy. The minimum requirements and applicable standards for the safe use of all types of weight handling (WH) and rigging equipment are outlined in this program and require special safety requirements. Examples: Cranes Forklifts with suspended loads Hoists Rigging REFERENCES • OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual QUESTIONS?
