Q2. If you see a safety hazard, whom should you
notify?
SUMMARY
Throughout your Navy career you will continually
hear the phrase “Think safety!” and rightfully so. As
said at the beginning of this chapter, our profession is
inherently dangerous. We can make our place of work
considerably safer simply by paying attention to what
goes on in our work space on a daily basis.
We have covered a wide variety of safety factors in
this chapter. How to properly and safely embark and
disembark a liberty boat was discussed. You learned
how to use cleaning supplies and equipment properly to
keep your berthing compartment shipshape. The proper
use of paint and utensils to keep your ship looking good
was also covered. How to use the tag-out system to
repair or replace equipment, systems, or components to
avoid hazards to personnel or equipment was stressed.
Numerous evolutions conducted aboard ship on a daily
basis would be safer if people would take a few minutes
to observe what is going on. Hopefully, observing the
safety precautions associated with doing a particular
task will reduce mishaps.
Every job in the Navy has a set of safety guidelines.
In their haste to get the job done, people sometimes cut
corners. They do not realize that just around the corner
lies an overlooked or disregarded safety precaution
waiting to get us. Paying attention to what goes on
around you and your shipmates and observing the
proper safety precautions will reduce the number of
mishaps considerably. Think safety!
REVIEW 1 ANSWERS
A1. Some safety precautions that could save lives
include—
a. Observe all safety precautions
b. Report unsafe conditions
c. Warn your shipmates of hazards
d. Wear protective clothing and equipment
e. Stay alert
A2. Being aboard ship is dangerous. Some
dangerous shipboard environments you may
work in or work around involve—
a. Powerful machinery
b. High-speed equipment
c. High-temperature, high-pressure steam
d. Volatile fuels and propellants
e. Heavy lifts
f. High explosives
g. Electrical voltages
h. Wind and waves
REVIEW 2 ANSWERS
A1. The publication that contains information on
using, storing, and disposing of hazardous
materials is the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS).
A2.
According to OPNAVINST 5100.19, you
should follow MSDS guidelines when handling
hazardous materials.
REVIEW 3 ANSWERS
A1. The boat safety precautions that every Sailor
should know include—
a. Obey all orders from the coxswain.
b. Embark in a quiet, orderly manner and
move as far forward as possible. Once
embarked, stay in place.
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