Safety Council Some  large  commands  may  have  a  safety organization, which starts with a departmental safety council that sends a representative to a command level safety council. As the division safety petty officer, you may serve as the representative of your division to a department or command safety council. Members of the department safety council will consist of the department  head  or  department  representative, department   safety   officer,   and   divisional representatives. On  the  command  level,  the  safety  council convenes monthly to develop recommendations for policy on safety matters and to analyze progress of the overall safety program. The command’s safety council is composed of the commanding officer or executive officer (chairperson), the unit safety officer (recorder, when not the executive officer), department heads, senior enlisted adviser/command master chief, and a medical department representative. The safety officer prepares an agenda in advance of each meeting. The agenda reflects the extent of any problem(s) and documents the need to take action. The safety council suggests ways to resolve problems submitted by the safety committee or any other unit members. The safety council also reviews all statistics compiled by the  safety  officer  and  hears  medical  department representative’s reports on injuries. The council also hears from department heads on all other mishaps that occur within their departments. Further, the safety council reviews the recommendations of the enlisted safety  committee  and,  by  endorsement  of  the commanding officer, indicates which actions are being considered. Individual Responsibilities SAFETY  IS  AN  ALL-HANDS  RESPONSI- BILITY. So what are your responsibilities for safety? Your personal responsibilities for safety—everywhere and at all times—are as follows: Observe all the precautions related to your work or duty. You may have gotten by with being careless with safety rules in the past, but your luck will not hold out forever. If you continually cross a street without looking, eventually a vehicle will hit you. Report  unsafe  conditions  or  any  equipment  or materials you think might be unsafe. Do not just walk by an  open  manhole  or  turn  in  a  cracked  tool  without saying   anything.   REPORT   IT   AND   FOLLOW   UP WITH CORRECTIONS! Warn   others   of   hazards.   If   you   see   persons knowingly,   or   unknowingly,   placing   themselves   or others in danger, say something. If necessary, report the situation to your supervisor. Report any injury or ill health to your supervisor. A  splinter  in  your  finger  or  a  scratch  on  your  leg,  if treated   immediately,   usually   will   cause   no   further trouble. However, if an injury is left untreated, infection may set in. A 10-minute trip to sick bay may save you a 10-day  stay  there.  A  person  who  keeps  working  while feeling dizzy or nauseated is risking injury or death. Wear or use protective clothing or equipment. If you  are  issued  a  hard  hat  for  work,  wear  it.  The  same rule   applies   to   safety   shoes,   goggles,   respirators, hearing  protectors,  rubber  gloves,  and  similar  safety equipment. 6-2 Q2. Who is responsible for mishap prevention training and maintaining appropriate records? 1. Executive officer 2. Command master chief 3. Division safety petty officer 4. All hands REVIEW QUESTION Q3. What is the purpose of the command safety council? 1. Mandate safety policy 2. Enforce safety policy 3. Develop   recommendations   on   safety policy 4. Conduct safety training REVIEW QUESTION