communication in mishap prevention at division
and work center levels. Committee membership
is as follows:
1. Command safety officer (senior member)
2. Division safety petty officer
3. Chief master-at-arms
4. Recorder
The ideas shared in safety committee meetings
can broaden your own knowledge about mishap
prevention and increase your ability to identify
potential mishap areas.
MAA/SAFETY FORCE
The Master At Arms (MAA)/Safety Force is
another vital link in the safety program. You may
be a member of the safety force as a senior petty
officer.
The MAA/Safety Force acts as a roving in-
spector for hazards and risks (unsafe work prac-
tices) that could result in injury to personnel or
damage to equipment. The force also assists the
safety officer in making the safety program visible
to all personnel and ensuring it is a workable
system.
A good safety program is made possible
through the MAA/Safety Force inspections and
through a system of internal reporting; the inspec-
tions and reports focus command attention on
material deficiencies and operating practices that
jeopardize personnel and equipment. Figure 6-3
shows the form used for such reports. Make every
effort to support the MAA/Safety Force in its
duties. When assigned to the MAA/Safety Force,
you can make a difference in safety at your com-
mand. The safety force is the key to an effective
safety program and to a safe working environment.
Figure 6-3.—Safety hazard report.
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