overboots. The kit contains supplies for three complete skin decontamination. (The older kit, M258, cannot be used on the face.) The procedures for using the M258A1 kit vary slightly depending on whether or not the face is being decontaminated. We will look at general procedures first and then at how they are modified for use on the face. General Skin Decontamination The procedure for using the M258A1 kit to decontaminate skin other than facial skin is as follows: 1, Snap open the container. Pull out one Decon 1 wipe packet by its tab. 2. Fold the packet on the solid line marked BEND; then unfold. 3. Tear open quickly at the notch; remove the wipe and fully unfold. 4. Wipe the skin for 1 minute. 5. Deposit the wipe in a suitable place. 6. Pull out one Decon 2 wipe packet. Crush the enclosed glass ampules between the thumb and fingers. 7. Fold the packet on the solid line marked CRUSH  AND  BEND;  then  unfold. 8.  Tear  open  quickly  at  the  notch  and remove the wipe. 9. Fully open the wipe. Let the encased crushed ampule fall to the ground or into a suitable container. 10. Wipe the contaminated skin for 2 to 3 minutes. 11. Deposit the wipe in a proper container. Facial Skin Decontamination A modified procedure is used to decontaminate the face. That is because of the protective mask, which should be donned immediately when a decontaminating agent is detected or suspected. The  facial  decontamination  procedure  is  as follows: STEPS 1-3. Same as for general use. 4. Hold your breath, close your eyes, and lift the mask from your chin. While continuing to hold your breath, wipe your face and the inside of your mask quickly with the Decon 1. Dispose of the wipe. Reseal, clear, and check the mask. STEPS 5-9. Same as for general use. 10. Same as step 4 except use Decon 2 and wipe only the face and not the mask. 11. Deposit the wipe in a proper container. The M258A1 kit is an improvement over the old M258 kit in that it provides for three complete skin decontamination and can be used on the face and interior of the mask. Also, an M58A1 training kit (NSN 6910-01-101-1768) and a training refill kit (NSN 6910-01-113-2434) are available. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PETTY OFFICER DUTIES As an electrical safety petty officer, you will be responsible for electrical safety within your division. The following information will assist you in the performance of this task. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM The Navy’s Electrical Safety Program has two purposes. The first purpose is to provide guidance in the identification of electrical hazards. The second is to prevent mishaps that could cause fatal injuries to personnel and extensive damage to shipboard equipment. Electrical mishaps could compromise the ship’s mission capabilities. To provide you with a better understanding of the program, we will discuss program respon- sibilities and elements. Program  Responsibilities The Electrical Safety Program responsibilities, as outlined in OPNAVINST 5100.19B, are as follows: Commanding Officer —The commanding officer assigns the electrical safety officer. Safety Officer —The safety officer ensures the Electrical Safety Program is evaluated for compliance and effectiveness. Electrical Safety Officer —The Electrical Safety Officer ensures an up-to-date ship’s elec- trical safety instruction exists. Copies of the ship’s electrical safety instruction are distributed to all departments and divisions and are available in the electrical  tool  issue  room.  Upon  request,  the electrical safety officer provides qualified Elec- trician’s Mates and training aids for divisional electrical safety training. The electrical safety 6-21