102 - Safety Flashcards
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Who conducts training, assists on investigations, and executes safety duties?
Safety Petty Officer
What is mishap probability for Subcategory A?
Likely to occur, immediately or within a short period of time
Define the term “Hazard Severity” as it applies to the Risk Assessment Code (RAC).
Worse expected outcome, defined by injury or illness.
Explain mishap Class C
Partial disability to personnel. Damage to equipment = $20,000 or more but less than $200,000.
Who is responsible for overall safety of their department?
Department Head
What is hazard severity Category III?
Degraded mission capability or unit readiness
Marginal
Explain functions of Safety Councils.
Councils convene quarterly to develop recommendations for policy and analyze progress of overall Safety Program.
Why is Safety and Occupational Health training required?
It raises awareness on various safety or health topics.
Explain requirements to properly use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment.
PPE is required when there is a probability that an illness or injury may occur.
Who is responsible for following safety procedures, comply with standards and report unsafe or unhealthy conditions?
Everyone (All hands)
What are the three Mishap Classifications?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Why is maintenance of PPE necessary?
- to ensure PPE is properly utilized and in acceptable condition
- to ensure that PPE continues to be effective
What is the purpose of ORM?
To minimize risk to acceptable levels
What is hazard severity Category I?
Loss of ability to accomplish the mission (Catastrophic)
Who advises CO, manages Safety Program, investigates mishaps?
Safety Officer
Discuss the hierarchy or preferred control measures for all hazards.
- elimination
- prevention
- engineering controls
- administer controls
- use PPE
What is the purpose of HAZMAT Program?
- to manage the use of HAZMAT in the Navy by preventing, minimizing or eliminating the use of it.
- to ensure safe use/disposal of HAZMAT.
Discuss the purpose of a mishap investigation and who’s responsible for conducting the investigation.
- to determine the primary cause of a mishap and corrective actions.
- Division Officers usually investigate serious injury or major property damage.
- 1st/2nd line supervisors investigate non-disabling/minor damage.
What is mishap probability for Subcategory D?
unlikely to occur, but not impossible
Who is overall responsible for the Safety Program?
Commanding Officer (CO)
What is the purpose of a Safety Stand Down?
For Safety training to raise awareness, and to conduct drills.
What are the label elements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
symbols, signal words, hazard statements.
Who advises Department Safety Officer on safety programs and training?
Division Officer
Explain the steps of ORM
- Identify hazards (What is the hazard?)
- Assess hazards (probability/severity)
- Make risk decisions (Do risks outweigh the benefits?)
- Implement controls (in this order: engineering controls, administer controls and use PPE)
- Supervise (Are controls working? If not, return to Step 1)
