Safety Fundamentals Flashcards

1
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Discuss historical development of the Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program.

A
  • Required by federal law

- Established by CNO

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2
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Who is the overall responsible for the safety program?

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Commanding Officer (LT ZECCA)

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3
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Who is the Chairman of the safety council?

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Executive Officer

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4
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Who advises CO, manages safety program, investigates mishaps?

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Safety Officer

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5
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Who is responsible for the overall safety for their department?

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Department Head

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6
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Who advises Department safety officer on safety programs and training?

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Division Officer

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7
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Who is responsible for the safety of their Work Center?

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Work Center Supervisor (WCS)

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8
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Who conducts training, assists investigations, and executes safety duties?

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Safety Petty Officer

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9
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Who is responsible for following safety procedures, comply w/standards & report unsafe or unhealthy conditions?

A

All Hands

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10
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What is the purpose of ORM?

A

Minimize risk to acceptable levels

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11
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Explain ORM: IAMIS

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1- Identifying Hazards (what)
2- Assessing Hazards (probability/severity)
3- Make Risk Decisions (risk outweighs benefits)
4- Implement Controls (engineering, admin and PPE)
5- Supervise (are controls working? if not return to step 1)

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12
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Discuss the four principles of ORM?

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  • Accept the risk only when benefit outweighs the cost.
  • Accept no unnecessary risk
  • Anticipate risk by planning
  • Make risk decisions
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13
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What is Hazard severity codes: CAT 1?

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Loss of ability to accomplish the mission (Catastrophic)

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14
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What is Hazard severity codes: CAT 2?

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Significantly degraded mission capability (Critical)

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15
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What is Hazard severity codes: CAT 3?

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Degraded mission capability (Marginal)

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16
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What is Hazard severity codes: CAT 4?

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Little or no adverse impact (negligible)

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17
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What is Mishap probability codes: SUBCAT A?

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Likely to occur, immediately or within a short period of time

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18
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What is Mishap probability codes: SUBCAT B?

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Probably will occur in time

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19
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What is Mishap probability codes: SUBCAT C?

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May occur in time

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20
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What is Mishap probability codes: SUBCAT D?

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Unlikely to occur, but not impossible

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21
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Define the terms “Hazard Severity” it applies to the Risk Assessment Code (RAC).

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Probability that a hazard will result in a mishap

22
Q

Explain requirements to properly use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

A

When injury or illness can occur without proper PPE

23
Q

Explain the functions of the Safety Councils.

A
  • Convene quarterly
  • Develop policy recommendations
  • Analyze progress of safety program
24
Q

Discuss the purpose of a mishap investigation and who’s responsible for conducting the investigation.

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  • Determine primary cause of mishap and corrective actions.
  • Divo’s usually investigate serious injury or major property damage.
  • 1st/2nd line supervisors investigate non-disabling/minor damage
25
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Discuss the hierarchy or preferred control measures for fall hazards.

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  1. elimination
  2. prevention
  3. engineering controls
  4. administrative controls
  5. PPE
26
Q

What is the purpose of Hazmat Program?

A
  • To safely use/dispose of HM

- Prevent, minimize, eliminate introduction of HAZMAT into Navy systems.

27
Q

Explain the responsibilities of all unit personnel as applied to safety.

A
  • Report observed workplace hazards

- Report to supervisor any injuries, occupational illnesses, or property damage

28
Q

Explain the maintenance and use of PPE? Why it is necessary.

A
  • To ensure PPE is properly utilized and in acceptable condition.
  • To ensure PPE is effective.
29
Q

Discuss safety and occupational health training requirements.

A
  • Raise awareness on various safety or health topics
30
Q

Discuss the purpose of safety stand-downs?

A
  • 1-2 days

- Safety training, awareness, drills.

31
Q

Describe mishap classification A?

A

Damage = $1 million or more

32
Q

Describe mishap classification B?

A

$200,000 up to 1 million

33
Q

Describe mishap classification C?

A

$20,000 up to 200,000

34
Q

Discuss the label elements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?

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  • Symbols
  • signal words
  • hazard statements
35
Q

What decibel is single protection required?

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85db - 96 db

36
Q

What decibel is double hearing protection?

A

96 db +

37
Q

What are the risk factors work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)?

A
  • Force
  • repetition
  • awkward or static postures
  • vibration
  • contact stress
38
Q

What are the two major categories of hazard controls?

A
  • Engineering

- Administrative

39
Q

Define Administrative controls

A

Effective operating procedures

40
Q

What are the three types of Engineering Controls?

A
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Ventilation
41
Q

Define and give example of Substitution.

A

Replacing hazardous process/ material with a less hazardous process/ material
(brush painting vs. spray to reduce inhalation hazards)

42
Q

Define and give example of Isolation.

A

Placing barrier between hazard and individual

electrical insulation

43
Q

What is ventilation used to control?

A

Hazardous airborne substances

44
Q

What are the two methods of ventilation?

A
  • Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

- Dilution Ventilation

45
Q

How often should safety and occupational health training should be conducted?

A
  1. Initial

2. Annual

46
Q

Discuss small boat safety requirements.

A
  • Fuel in water
  • If fueling while stored, provide adequate firefighting equipment
  • Coxswain must know “Rules of Good Seamanship”
  • Lower capacity during adverse weather
47
Q

Discuss the safety requirements while conducting operations with helicopters.

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  1. FOD walkdown
  2. Min distance 50ft/day and 150ft/ night.
  3. Approach/ leave in crouched position, in full view of Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) and pilot
  4. Know location of firefighting and lifesaving equipment
  5. Remove soft hats during
  6. Do not take flash pictures
48
Q

Discuss electrical and electronic safety and tag-out precaution.

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  1. Wear Rubber gloves
  2. Wear Leather gloves over rubber gloves when using tools that may damage rubber gloves
  3. Preventive Maintenance
  4. Repair
  5. Corrective Maintenance
  6. CO authorizes work on energized equipment.
49
Q

What is considered “Electrical Equipment?”

A
  • generators
  • electrically powered machinery
  • power cables
  • controllers
  • transformers
50
Q

What is Electronic Equipment?

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  • radars,
  • sonars,
  • radios,
  • power amplifiers,
  • antennas,
  • electronic warfare equipment,
  • computers
51
Q

Discuss safety precaution when working with ordinance.

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  • Keep ordnance handling to a minimum
  • Handle with utmost care
  • Use certified/qualified personnel, approved equipment, and established procedures
  • Bravo flag/ red task light at night during handling and transfer
  • Thoroughly wash hands after handling ordnance
52
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Discuss the policy for PPE

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  • Commands must provide, implement and maintain PPE program and equipment
  • Help reduce or eliminate personnel exposure to hazards
  • PPE does not reduce or eliminate hazard itself