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Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Training Guide For Forces Afloat

NAVEDTRA 10074-A

Stock Number - 0502-LP-483-3700

A. Introduction 

The objective of this NAVOSH Training Guide For Forces Afloat is to provide an effective and efficient means of meeting afloat safety training goals. OPNAVINST 5100.19(Series), NAVOSH Program Manual for Forces Afloat, defines required safety training subjects and periodicities. This guide consolidates occupational health and safety subject matter into generic PowerPoint presentations. It also provides lists of available training aids and videotapes, formal course information, references, and a complete glossary of safety terms.

Safety and occupational health training should be part of your Command Training Plan, and be included in the long range training plan for your ship as General Military Training (GMT).

These presentations cover general safety and health topics, but do not include the specific safety lectures required before special evolutions or operations such as weapons handling and refueling. You may tailor these lectures to your command's specific requirements.

Training assistance is available from Industrial Hygiene Officers at your local tender or repair ship Safety Department, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Units (NEPMUs), the Naval Safety Center, or the Naval Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Training Center (NAVOSHENVTRACEN) in Norfolk, VA.

This Guide was revised and is maintained by NAVOSHENVTRACEN. More information on presentation content or references can be obtained by contacting the Naval Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Training Center, at (757) 445-8778 or DSN 565-8778, extension 330.

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B. NAVOSH/Safety Training Requirements

(Reference:       OPNAVINST 3120.32(Series), OPNAVINST 5100.19(Series), Appendix A5-A, OPNAVINST 5100.25(Series)

The following NAVOSH topics must be presented to all hands upon reporting aboard (usually during I-Division):

Introduction of the NAVOSH Program and identification of key personnel, the chain of command and mishap reporting

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment of known hazards
  • Safety precautions and standards found in Sections C and D
  • Safety warnings / caution signs and deck markings
  • Mishap prevention and back injury prevention
  • Hazardous materials emergency spill response

Recommend provide training for the following NAVOSH topic:

Topic Applicable Audience
Asbestos Hazards Workers where asbestos is present
CPR Training All electronic/electrical ratings, all Gas Free Engineering personnel
Electrical Tool Issue Program Assigned as tool issue worker
Gas Free Engineering Assigned personnel, Gas Free Engineering Petty Officer, and all hands
Hazardous Materials All hands, job-specific
Hazardous Materials Handling All supply personnel
Hazardous Materials Program All supervisors
Hazardous Material Spill Response Damage control parties
Hazardous Waste Transfer All supply personnel
Hearing Conservation Workers in noise hazardous areas
Heat Stress Workers in potential heat stress areas
Heat Stress Monitoring Designated heat stress monitors
Lead Hazards Workers with potential exposure
Personal Protective Equipment Program All workers using/required to wear PPE
Radio-Frequency Radiation (RFR) Hazards All personnel working in area of potential exposure above permissible limit
Recreation, Athletics and Home Safety All hands quarterly training
Respiratory Protection Workers prior to respirator use
Respirator Selection/ Care/Maintenance Issuer of respiratory protection
Sight Conservation Workers in eye hazardous areas
Tag-Out Procedures Workers assigned to Tag-Out duties; Tag-Out authorizing officer


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C. Training Aids Listing

NAVOSH Training Aids/Videos listed below are available on a permanent loan basis from the Defense Automated Visual Information System/Defense Instructional Technology Information System (DAVIS/DITIS). This site contains the searchable listings and descriptions of thousands of audiovisual (AV) productions used by the Department of Defense (DoD). AV productions include videotapes, films, and multimedia programs used to support operational, training, and internal information missions. URL address is: http://dodimagery.afis.osd.mil/dodimagery/davis/.

In some instances, training aids may also be borrowed from the Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Health departments at the following commands:

  • NEPMU-2 Norfolk, VA (757) 444-7671, DSN 564-7671
  • NEPMU-5 San Diego, CA (619) 556-7070, DSN 526-7070
  • NEPMU-6 Pearl Harbor, HI (808) 473-0555, DSN 473-0555
  • NEPMU-7 Sigonella, Italy 39-095-56-4101, DSN 624-4101
  • Navy Environmental Health Center, Norfolk, VA (757) 462-5500, DSN 253-5500
  • Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA (757)444-3520, DSN 564-3520
  • Afloat Directorate Industrial Hygienist - ext. 7125
  • Recreational, Athletics and Home Safety Division - ext 7181
  • Traffic Safety Division - ext. 7165

Training aids for submarine force units are listed in the Submarine On-Board-Training (SOBT) Products catalog. The catalogue is available through COMSUBGRU-2, N-7, Naval Submarine Base, New London, CT 06349-5100, commercial (860) 694-3485 or DSN 694-3485. Videotapes are distributed by SOBT for permanent retention by submarine force units. For further information, SOBT's website is http://www.sobtweb.csg2.navy.mil

Videotapes and films make excellent training aids when used as supplements to lectures and presentations. New NAVOSH videotapes are being distributed to all afloat units for permanent retention and is accompanied by a NAVOSH Videotape User's Guide. This User's Guide provides a suggested training format, discussion subjects and video presentation highlights.

Effective 1 July 2000, all ordering of Department of the Navy training videotapes will be done through the Defense Automated Visual Information System/Defense Instructional Technology Information System (DAVIS/DITIS) website. This site contains the searchable listings and descriptions of thousands of audiovisual productions/videotapes and interactive multimedia instruction (IMI) products used by DoD. You can reach the DAVIS/DITIS site through: http://dodimagery.afis.osd.mil/dodimagery/davis/.

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D. Formal Course Listing

The Naval Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training Center is the Navy's consolidated source of occupational safety and health, hazardous material, and environmental protection training, afloat and ashore, for military and civilian personnel. NAVOSHENVTRACEN is located in building SP-17 (Breezy Point BOQ, rear center wing) at the Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. A remote training site, NAVOSHENVTRACEN WEST, is located on the West Coast at 4170 Norman Scott Road, Bldg 3232 Rm S2-41, Naval Station San Diego, San Diego, CA 92136-5502.

A complete listing of courses can be found by searching our Course Catalog.

Hard copies of the current course catalog can be obtained by:

(1) Contacting the Administrative Office at (757) 445-8778 or DSN 565-8778, extension 300.

(2) Faxing your request to (757) 445-0456 or DSN 565-0456 (include your name, address, and how many copies you need).

(3) E-mailing your request to navoshnor.admin@navy.mil (include your name, address, and how many copies you need).

Check the current course catalog before requesting a quota. There you will find detailed course descriptions, specific course prerequisites, and quota request procedures. The same information is also available in the Catalog of Navy Training Courses (CANTRAC), NAVEDTRA 10500.

The best way to obtain a quota for a NAVOSHENVTRACEN course is by use of our on-line registration form)

You can also request a quota by message or official letter. The PLAD for a message is NAVOSHENVTRACEN NORFOLK VA//CIS2//. Letters will be addressed to NAVOSHENTRACEN, 9080 Breezy Point Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23511-3998. For further information call (757) 445-8778 or DSN 565-8778, extension 324.

Other NAVOSH-Related Courses:

There are a variety of other courses provided by BUMED and CNO N8 activities. These courses may be requested by calling the points of contact provided.

Course No. Course Title Presented By
A-4J-0020 Afloat Safety Officer SWOS, Newport, RI
B-300-0039 Hearing Conservation Tech NEHC
B-322-2301 Industrial Health Programs Afloat EPMU 2,7
B-322-2306 Industrial Hygiene Techniques for Workplace Monitoring NEHC, EPMU 6
B-322-2310 Hearing Conservation Afloat EPMU 2,6,7
B-322-2320 Heat Stress Afloat EPMU 2,6,7
B-322-2330 Health Affects of Asbestos EPMU 6
B-322-2331 Asbestos Hazards and Control EPMU 2
B-322-2332 Lead Hazards and Control EPMU 6
B-322-2333 Analysis of Airborne Asbestos EPMU 2,6
B-322-2334 Analysis of Bulk Asbestos Samples EPMU 2,5,6
B-322-2360 HAZMAT Info System (HMIS) EPMU 2,7
B-322-2365 HAZMAT Awareness/Control EPMU 6

The Catalog of Navy Training Courses (CANTRAC), NAVEDTRA 10500, in CD-ROM format provides course convening dates and locations for all of the above courses. Your Educational Services Officer (ESO) should have a copy of the CANTRAC.

Request Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) courses by message or phone: (757) 462-5500 or DSN 253-5500.

Request Afloat Safety Officer course (SWOS Newport) quotas through BUPERS,
PERS-413C, at (901) 874-3920 or DSN 882-3920 or E-mail p413e1@persnet.navy.mil.

Request Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Units, (NEPMU) courses by message or phone from the appropriate EPMU.

  • NEPMU-2 Norfolk, VA (757) 444-7671 or DSN 564-7671
  • NEPMU-5 San Diego, CA (619) 556-7070 or DSN 526-7070
  • NEPMU-6 Pearl Harbor, HI (808) 473-0555 or DSN 473-0555
  • NEPMU-7 Sigonella, Italy 39-095-56-4101 or DSN 624-4101

PERSONAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS- PQS

Safety Programs Afloat Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS), NAVEDTRA 43460-4B, NSN 0501-LP-482-9500 was distributed in October 1996. It can be obtained through Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center's (NETPDTC's) website at http://www.cnet.navy.mil/netpdtc/pqs/default.htm. This PQS contains watchstation qualifications for Collateral Duty Safety Officer; Electrical Safety Officer; Divisional Safety Petty Officer; Electrical Tool Issue Petty Officer; and Heat Stress Monitor. Requirements for the Safety Programs Afloat PQS are listed in OPNAVINST 5100.19(Series). Also check your Type Commander's directives for other requirements.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Naval Safety Supervisor, NAVEDTRA 12971 (Training Manual, NSN 0502-LP-477-0400) and NAVEDTRA 82971 (Nonresident Correspondence Course, NSN 0503-LP-477-0600) of June 1993 are available as a general overview of afloat and shore safety programs. This course is required to qualify for the Secondary NEC 9571 - Safety Technician. The Training Manual reviews the history of Navy safety, NAVOSH, and aviation safety programs.

SAFETY-RELATED NECs

The NEC Manual NAVPERS 18068(Series) includes the latest requirements for the two safety-related NECs 9571, and 9595. The requirements are:

SNEC 9571: "Safety Technician" may be earned by those E-5 and above from all ratings, both ashore and afloat, upon completion of:

1. Naval Safety Supervisor correspondence course, NAVEDTRA 82971. Submit NAVEDTRA 1510/1 to NETPMSA or order using NSN 0503-LP-477-0600 for the correspondence course. You can order just the text using NAVEDTRA 12971 and NSN 0502-LP-477-0400.

2. Completion of at least TWO of the following:

(a) The Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) "Workplace Monitoring" course. (Call NEHC for class convening dates and quotas.)

(b) "Safety Programs Afloat" PQS, NAVEDTRA 43460-4B (NSN: 0501-LP-482-9500), Watchstation 301 - Division Safety Petty Officer

(c) "Safety Programs Afloat" course (A-493-2099) available from the Naval Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Training Center (NAVOSHENVTRACEN).

(d) "Introduction to Navy Occupational Safety and Health (Ashore)" course (A-493-0050) available from the NAVOSHENVTRACEN. (Waiver requests for A-493-0050 may be submitted if the "Introduction to Safety Science" course (S-101), taught by Indiana University was completed before October 1993.)

3. Command recommendation.

4. The NEC is open to any rating, pay grade E-5 and above.

5. Submit NAVPERS 1221/1 to EPMAC (Code 52) with your commanding officer's endorsement and copies of documentation reflecting the course(s) of instruction completed.

SNEC 9595: "Hazardous Material Control and Management Technician," is available to all ratings and is awarded upon completion of course A-322-2600 ("HMC&M Technician") available from the Naval Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Training Center (NAVOSHENVTRACEN). Submit NAVPERS 1221/1 to Commanding Officer, Enlisted Personnel Management Center (Code 52).

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E. Safety Reference List

The presentations were prepared using the latest Navy instructions, technical manuals, and publications. The following references were used:

  • DODINST 6055.11: Protection of DOD Personnel from Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation
  • OPNAVINST 3120.32(Series): Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
  • OPNAVINST 5090.1(Series): Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Manual
  • OPNAVINST 5100.12(Series): Navy Traffic Safety Program
  • OPNAVINST 5100.19(Series): Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual For Forces Afloat
  • OPNAVINST 5100.25(Series): Recreation, Athletics and Home Safety Program
  • OPNAVINST 3500.39(Series): Operation Risk Management
  • NAVMEDCOMINST 6470.2: Laser Radiation Health Hazards (required reference for ships with a laser safety program)
  • NAVMED P-5010-3: Ventilation and Thermal Stress Ashore and Afloat
  • NAVMED P-5052-5/AFP 160-1/TB MED 507: Prevention, Treatment and Control of Heat Injury
  • NAVMED P-5055: Radiation Health Protection Manual
  • SPAWARINST 5100.12B: Navy Laser Hazards Prevention Program (required reference for ships with a laser safety program)
  • ANSI Z87.1-1989: American National Standard - Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection (reference held by tenders and repair ships)
  • NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM: Tag-Out Users Manual
  • Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 074, Vol 3: Gas Free Engineering
  • Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 300: Electric Plant - General
  • Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 593: Pollution Control
  • Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 635: Thermal, Fire and Acoustic Insulation
  • Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 670: Stowage, Handling, and Disposal of Hazardous General Use Consumables
  • 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1025: Lead (required reference for ships with a lead safety program)

You should have most of the applicable references on board, either in your Safety Department, Medical Department or the Engineering Log Room. The instructor should consult the references listed above before presenting the training.

OPNAVINST 5100.19(Series) lists additional reference material at the end of each chapter for each NAVOSH topic. Always include your ship's own directives in your training.

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F. Technical Assistance Guide


Training Aids Information - DEFENSE AUTOMATED VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (DAVIS)
(URL address is: http://dodimagery.afis.osd.mil/dodimagery/davis/)

The following JVISDA Customer Service Representatives are available to assist with obtaining productions from 0730-1600 Eastern Time on weekdays:

US NAVY: (570) 895-7772, DSN 795-7772 sjedward@hq.afis.osd.mil
US MARINE CORPS: (570) 895-7772, DSN 795-7772 sjedward@hq.afis.osd.mil
Other ways to contact JVISDA:

E-Mail:     vibuddy@hq.afis.osd.mil
FAX:       DSN 795-6106 or Commercial (570) 895-6106
Mail:        JVISDA
               Building 3/Bay 3
               11 Hap Arnold Blvd.
               Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5102

Course Information-

NAVOSH and Environmental Training Center
(757) 445-8778 or DSN 565-8778, extension 300, 324,325,326 or http://safetycenter.navy.mil/training/ 

NEPMU-2 Norfolk, VA (757) 444-7671 or DSN 564-7671

NEPMU-5 San Diego, CA (619) 556-7070 or DSN 526-7070

NEPMU-6 Pearl Harbor, HI (808) 473-0555 or DSN 473-0555

NEPMU-7 Sigonella, Italy 39-095-56-4101 or DSN 624-4101

Navy Environmental Health Center, Norfolk, VA (757) 462-5500, DSN 253-5500

Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA (757) 444-3520, DSN 564-3520

Afloat Directorate Industrial Hygienist - ext. 7125
Recreational, Athletics, and Home Safety Division - ext. 7181
Traffic Safety Division - ext. 7165

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G. Presentations

The PowerPoint Presentations are provided as general guidance. You may adapt, shorten, lengthen, or make them more specific depending on your command's training needs. The presentations are generic for both surface ships and submarines.

The instructor should consult the listed references before presenting the material. You may reproduce the presentation to be given to the student as a handout. Videos should be used to enhance the lesson when appropriate.

A glossary is provided at the end of this Guide, to better explain some of the more technical safety and occupational health terminology.

The use of a quiz is highly recommended to measure the student's comprehension and the instructor's effectiveness. Quizzes may also be used as a pre-test, for repeated lessons. Commands are encouraged to prepare comprehensive examinations to evaluate their training effectiveness.

Always maintain rosters of personnel who have received training on NAVOSH topics. As safety and occupational health standards and laws become more stringent, proof of training will be vital.

Type Commanders have their own training manuals and master training plans. These directives dictate exact training documentation, periodicity and reporting requirements. Check with your command's Training Officer prior to developing your own training documentation system. Have your Training Officer review and approve your NAVOSH presentations to ensure they meet your command's training needs.

NOTE: NAVOSH topics are in a PowerPoint format. You can either view the presentation on the web browser or download them to your hard drive. Once on your hard drive, you can modify the presentation to your needs, then view it in PowerPoint 97.

When "viewing" a presentation on the web browser, you must "left mouse click" on the topic you want to view. The larger the file, the longer it'll take to load. Please allow several minutes for the file to completely load.

If you want to "download" the file to your hard drive, "right mouse click" on the topic you want. Then save the file to your hard drive by selecting "Save Target As". Then select the directory in which you want to save the presentation. Once the file has been saved to the hard drive, open PowerPoint 97 and view the presentation.

Lesson #1. Occupational Safety and Health Program
Lesson #2. Heat Stress Program
Lesson #3. Heat Stress Monitoring and Use of the WBGT Meter
Lesson #4. Hearing Conservation Program
Lesson #5. Sight Conservation and Eye Safety
Lesson #6. Elements of the Respiratory Protection Program
Lesson #7. Electrical Safety and Tag-out Program
Lesson #8. Asbestos Hazards and Exposure Control
Lesson #9a. Standard Operating Procedures for Ship's Force Protocol
Lesson #9b. Standard Operating Procedures for Ship's Force Protocol
Lesson #9c. Standard Operating Procedures for Ship's Force Protocol
Lesson #10. Hazardous Material Program
Lesson #11. Hazardous Material Spill Response
Lesson #12. Use and Care of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lesson #13. Gas Free Engineering Program
Lesson #14. Radiation Safety/Radio frequency Radiation Hazards
Lesson #15. Traffic Safety Program
Lesson #16. Recreation, Athletics and Home Safety
Lesson #17. Lead Safety Program
Lesson #18. Back Injury Prevention
Lesson #19. Mishap Investigation and Reporting
Lesson #20. Indoctrination Division (I-Division) Safety Training

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