6-13 SUMMARY The Navy has gone to great expense to train people like you to safely operate and maintain its ships. Without you and your shipmates, we would not have a Navy. In this chapter, you have been given information about personnel safety. Safety is not automatic; you must practice it constantly. The Navy still has injuries, but they are less frequent than in the past because crew members now practice good safety habits. One of the items stressed in this chapter is the tag- out system. Without it, there would be a great increase in injuries and deaths. It is a working system that, when correctly used, saves many lives. In this chapter you have been made aware that the Navy   uses   many   HAZMATS   especially   cleaning solvents that may be toxic and highly flammable. As a petty  officer,  you  must  be  familiar  with  all  safety precautions dealing with HAZMATS and know the procedures for their handling, storage, transportation and disposal. You must know how to inspect containers for leaks and when to reject them if they are damaged. The responsibilities  are  great;  but  as  a  leader   and   a supervisor, you must get the job done in a safe manner. Damage control also is a very integral part of the safety of personnel and equipment. As a DCPO your job will be the safety of the ship during different conditions. The closure log must be maintained. The DCPO also has the responsibility to maintain fittings and equipment to ensure  the  material  condition  of  readiness  of  the command. The whole command is set up as a supporting organization to ensure all aspects of safety in every division and department. We are a safety-conscious Navy and will be that way as long as we have personnel like you working aboard our ships. Never let down in your effort to practice safety whether on or off ship. Because you are valuable to the Navy and your loved ones, we want you to be as safe as possible. REFERENCES Basic  Military  Requirements,  NAVEDTRA  12018, Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center, Pensacola, FL, 1999. Naval Safety Supervisor, NAVEDTRA 12971, Naval Education  and  Training  Program  Management Support Activity, Pensacola , FL, 1993. Naval    Ships’    Technical    Manual,    Chapter    631, “Preservation   of   Ships   in   Service   (Surface Preparation and Painting),” Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC, 1986. Naval   Ship’s   Technical   Manual,    Chapter    670, “Stowage, Handling, and Disposal of Hazardous General Use Consumables,” Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC, 1987. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3l20.32C, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1994. United States Navy Regulations, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC, 1990. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1. The Division Safety PO is responsible for mishap prevention training and maintaining appropriate records. A2. When you see a safety hazard, it is your personal responsibility to report unsafe conditions or any equipment or materials you think might be unsafe   and   follow   up   the   report   with corrections. A3. Chapter  6  of  Standard  Organization  and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32, contains basic guidelines and standardized procedures for tag outs. A4. After the tags have been cleared and the record sheet properly filled out for the removal of the tags, place the sheet in the back of the tag-out log in the cleared section for destruction at a later time. REVIEW 2 ANSWERS A1. Containers in flammable liquid stowage facilities will be inspected weekly. A2. Consult NSTM, chapter 670, for disposal of hazardous materials.