Division Safety Officer The division officer is the designated safety officer for a particular division. This person keeps the department safety officer advised on the status of the safety program within the division. The division officer also acts as the divisional point of contact in coordinating and evaluating the unit safety program. A senior petty officer, E-6 or above, should be designated as division safety petty officer. The division safety officer investi- gates  divisional  mishaps  and  near-mishaps. This officer ensures corrective action is taken immediately on hazardous situations revealed by mishap, hazard, and mishap/injury reports. The division safety officer develops a program that ensures divisional personnel receive mishap prevention training. Division Safety Petty Officer As the division safety petty officer, you should become familiar with all safety directives and precautions concerning the division. In this position, you conduct assigned divisional mishap prevention  training  and  maintain  appropriate records. You help to investigate safety mishaps, recommend safety program improvements, and serve on the enlisted safety committee. You also help the division officer execute safety duties by acting as the technical adviser on matters of mishap prevention within the division. Safety Council The  safety  council  convenes  monthly  to develop  recommendations  for  policy  in  safety matters and to analyze progress of the overall safety program. The safety council is composed of the commanding officer or executive officer (chairman), the unit safety officer (recorder, when not the executive officer), department heads, and a medical department representative. The  safety  officer  prepares  an  agenda  in advance of each meeting of the safety council. The agenda shows the extent of any problem(s) and the need to take action. It also suggests ways to resolve  problems  as  submitted  by  the  safety committee or any other unit members. The safety council  reviews  all  statistics  compiled  by  the safety officer and hears reports from the medical department representative on injuries. It also hears from department heads on all other mishaps that occur within their departments. Further, it reviews the recommendations of the enlisted safety committee and, by endorsement of the com- manding officer, indicates which actions are being considered. Enlisted Safety Committee The enlisted safety committee makes recom- mendations concerning safety programs to the safety council. It also makes recommendations to promote  interdepartmental  communication  in mishap prevention at division and work center levels. The enlisted safety committee consists of the unit’s safety officer (senior member), the division safety petty officers, the chief master-at-arms, and a recorder. The enlisted safety committee meets monthly to exchange information, improve communica- tions, and review safety conditions. It suggests improvements and makes its views and recom- mendations known to the safety council and the commanding officer. SAFETY STANDARDS AND  REGULATIONS As a minimum, the safety program should provide the following basic elements: 1. Safety standards and regulations 2. Mishap prevention education and training 3.  Maintenance 4.  Safety  enforcement 5. Mishap investigating and reporting SAFETY  STANDARDS AND  REGULATIONS Safety standards and regulations are based on standard procedures and precautions designed to minimize risks. These standards are based on guidance and directives from higher authority. They are contained in the SORN, in various unit instructions, technical publications, instructions for  the  watches,  and  unit  regulations.  These standards and regulations are monitored to determine their adequacy and to recommend new standards to correct hazardous conditions. SURVIVAL  TRAINING REQUIREMENTS If an accident occurs at sea, you could have a direct effect on whether your personnel will 8-9