SAFTEY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Question 0

Who is designated as my unit Safety Officer?

Answer 0

My XPO

Question 1

As an OIC, what am i required to do IAW the Safety and Environmental Health Manual?

Answer 1

• implement a SEH program
• appoint an assistant safety officer/manager to assist my xpo
• maintain a Mishap Response Plan
• establish a PMB
• provide training on workplace hazards and equipment
• establish safety committees that meet at least quarterly
• establish specific hazard related programs
• conduct hazard assessments
• conduct annual formal safety inspections using USAT
• investigate and report unit mishaps
• post hazardous condition notifications
• ensure hazardous conditions are abated or controlled
• purchase, maintain and require the use of proper ppe
• assign a OMSEP coordinator, respiratory protection coordinator, asbestos management coordinator
• implement other specialized SEH programs

Question 2

Who is required to have a Safety Manager?

Answer 2

Shore units with more than 50 people assigned

Question 3

Who is responsible for the day to day implementation of the units SEH program as directed by the unit Safety Officer?

Answer 3

Assistant Safety Officer

Question 4

What is a Safety Petty Officer (SPO)?

Answer 4

SPO’s provide safety leadership and monitor safety practices for individual shop spaces.

Question 5

What is a Mishap?

Answer 5

It is defined as any unplanned, unexpected, or undesirable event that causes injury, occupational illness, death, material loss, or damage.

Question 6

What is the main planning tool to ensure a rapid response and analysis of mishaps, especially major mishaps?

Answer 6

Mishap Response Plan

Question 7

What is a CACO?

Answer 7

Casualty Assistance Calls Officer

Question 8

What are non reportable mishaps?

Answer 8

• injuries to military members that occur off duty and do not result in days away from work, restricted duty, or do not require more than simple first aid
• injuries to military members that in the performance of their official duties that require no more than simple first aid
• pre existing injuries
• hospitalization extension for administrative reasons
• hospitalization extension for observation reasons
• minimal stress injuries
• death from natural causes
• non occupational illness/medical conditions
• illegal drug use
• intentional acts of violence or criminal activity
• intentional damage, injury or criminal activity
• conditionally predicted damage
• normal wear and tear of equipment
• testing and calibration
• bird and wildlife strike with no damage
• planned controlled jettison
• precautionary landing or aborted takeoff
• medical reaction
• contractor mishaps
• property damage to cg non aviation property where damage is less than 5,000.00

Question 9

Where do you find guidance on Mishaps and Mishap reporting?

Answer 9

Chapter 3 of the Safety and Environmental Health Manual and ALCOAST 152/15