appoints a safety officer. Using policies and goals established by the commanding officer, the safety officer formulates a safety program based on OPNAVINST 3120.32B and the directives of higher authority. The safety officer monitors the crew’s activities and coordinates measures needed to keep the program vital and visible to all hands. The evaluation of the results of the program provides the commanding officer with an appraisal of the unit’s progress toward mishap prevention goals. It also provides an assessment of the effectiveness of the unit’s safety program. Safety Organization The standard unit organization for a safety program is based on OPNAVINST 3120.32B, chapter 2. Individual commands should also follow the guidelines given in figure 5-1. The purpose of the safety organization is to monitor mishap prevention standards and evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program. However, those efforts must not relieve any person in the chain of command of his or her assigned responsibilities. The safety  organization  should  also  coordinate  the distribution of safety information regarding general mishap prevention,   motor vehicle safety, and recreational safety. It has the following additional responsibilities: Monitoring submission of mishap/injury/safety reports Analyzing mishap and injury data to determine trends and ensure the effectiveness of corrective action Detecting and reporting safety hazards and violations Monitoring all corrective action on safety items Maintaining liaison with outside commands in matters of mishap prevention The primary responsibility for safety lies in the chain of command and rests with the appropriate members of the administrative and watch organizations. SAFETY OFFICER. –The safety officer normally has department head status and seniority and is assigned directly under the executive officer. However, he or she has direct access to the commanding officer in matters of safety. This person is responsible for carrying out a comprehensive safety program based on objectives established by the commanding officer. The safety officer  is  responsible  for  promoting  maximum cooperation in safety matters at all levels. He or she ensures wide distribution of safety information and monitors the submission of required safety reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness. He or she also maintains appropriate safety records and statistics. The safety officer may be military or civilian and the head of a safety department, depending on the size and mission of the command. The safety officer collaborates with all department heads and department/division safety officers in matters concerning safety. DEPARTMENT  SAFETY  OFFICER.  –The department safety officer is required to keep the department head advised on the status of the department’s safety program within the unit. He or she acts  as  the  departmental  point  of  contact  for coordinating and evaluating the ship’s safety program. The department safety officer ensures that all hazardous conditions revealed by safety hazard reports are corrected. He or she keeps records of mishaps and safety hazards within the department and maintains direct liaison with the unit safety officer. DIVISION SAFETY OFFICER. –The division officer is the designated safety officer for a particular division. This person is responsible for keeping the department safety officer advised on the status of the safety program within the division. He or she is the point of contact in coordinating and evaluating the division’s safety program. The division safety officer usually designates a senior petty officer, E-6 or above if available, as division safety petty officer. The division safety officer investigates divisional mishaps and near-mishaps and makes sure division personnel immediately correct the causes. The division safety officer must make certain all divisional personnel receive mishap prevention training. DIVISION SAFETY PETTY OFFICER. –The division safety petty officer must become thoroughly familiar with all safety directives and precautions concerning the division. He or she conducts divisional mishap prevention training and maintains appropriate records. This individual also assists in investigations as directed and makes recommendations concerning the safety program. The division safety petty officer assists the division officer in the execution of safety duties by acting as a technical advisor on matters of mishap prevention. He or she also serves on the enlisted safety committee. 5-7