OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION A0101. Purpose……………………………………………………………………..... A1-2 A0102. Scope and Applicability……………………………………………………… A1-2 A0103. Definition of Terms………………………………………………………….. A1-4 A0104. Background…………………………………………………………………... A1-4 A0105. Discussion……………………………………………………………………. A1-5 A0106. Introduction to the Navy SMS Framework………………………………….. A1-6 A0107. Responsibilities………………………………………………………………. A1-7 Chapter 2. POLICY AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT A0201. Introduction………………………………………………………………….. A2-1 A0202. Methodology………………………………………………………………… A2-1 A0203. Organizational Commitment and Accountability…………………………… A2-3 A0204. Appointment of SMS Personnel……………………………………………… A2-4 Chapter 3. RISK MANAGEMENT A0301. Introduction………………………………………………………………….. A3-1 A0302. Methodology………………………………………………………………… A3-1 A0303. Error Tolerance……………………………………………………………… A3-1 A0304. Principles…………………………………………………………………..... A3-2 A0305. Requirements………………………………………………………………… A3-3 Chapter 4. ASSURANCE A0401. Introduction………………………………………………………………….. A4-1 A0402. Methodology………………………………………………………………… A4-1 A0403. Requirements……………………………………………………..................... A4-1 A0404. Continuous Improvement………………………………………………….… A4-2 A0405. Management Review……………………………………………………….... A4-2 Chapter 5. PROMOTION A0501. Introduction………………………………………………………………….. A5-1 A0502. Leadership Commitment……………………………………………………... A5-1 A0503. Training……………………………………………………………………… A5-1 A0504. Communication and Awareness……………………………………………… A5-1 A0505. Organizational Safety Culture………………………………………………... A5-1 A0506. Personnel Participation……………………………………………………...... A5-2 A0507. Employee Recognition……………………………………………………….. A5-2 SECTION B. SAFETY PROGRAMS Chapter 1. ORGANIZATION AND COORDINATION……………………………….. B1-1 i OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 B0101. Discussion…..………………………………………………………………... B1-1 B0102. Scope………………………………………………………………………..... B1-1 B0103. Related Chapters……………………………………………………………... B1-2 B0104. Standards……………………………………………………………………... B1-2 B0105. Alternate Standard/Deviation/Waiver Process……………………………….. B1-4 B0106. Process for Requesting Interpretations……………………………………….. B1-5 Chapter 2. RESPONSIBILITIES B0201. Discussion ……………………………………………………………………. B2-1 B0202. Assistant Secretary of the Navy………………………………………………. B2-1 B0203. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Safety) (DASNS)…………………. B2-2 B0204. Chief of Naval Operations……………………………………………………. B2-2 B0205. Headquarters Commands……………………………………………………... B2-3 B0206. Specified Support Areas………………………………………………………. B2-5 B0207. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………….. B2-7 APPENDIX B2-A – Description and Assignment of Specified Program Responsibilities. B2-12 Chapter 3. ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING B0301. Purpose……………………………………………………………………….. B3-1 B0302. Background…………………………………………………………………… B3-1 B0303. Headquarters Commands Organization Functional Responsibilities, and Staffing Criteria of Safety Organizations………………………………… B3-2 B0304. Commands, Units and Activities and Consolidated Safety Organizations…… B3-2 B0305. Execution of Safety…………………………………………………………… B3-4 B0306. BOS Service Risk Assessment………………………………………………... B3-8 B0307. Organization and Staffing of the Safety Function…………………………….. B3-8 B0308. Organization and Staffing of the Occupational Health Function……………… B3-10 APPENDIX B3-A – Job Hazard Categories……………………………………………… B3-17 APPENDIX B3-B - Distribution of Occupational Health Physicians by Rank/Grade Level……………………………………………….….. B3-20 Chapter 4. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES B0401. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B4-1 B0402. Navy Executive Safety Board (NESB) ………………………………………. B4-1 B0403. Safety Quality Council………………………………………………………... B4-2 B0404. Councils and Committees…………………………………………………….. B4-3 B0405. Field Federal Safety and Health Councils……………………………………. B4-5 Chapter 5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION B0501. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B5-1 B0502. Hazard Identification Personnel………………………………………………. B5-1 ii OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 B0503. Hazard Identification Process…………………………………………………. B5-1 B0504. Key Concepts………………………………………………………………….. B5-4 Chapter 6. TRAINING B0601. Discussion……………………………………………………………………... B6-1 B0602. Requirements………………………………………………………………….. B6-1 B0603. Navy Safety and Occupational Health Training Program Working Group…… B6-1 B0604. SOH Training Methodology…………………………………………………... B6-2 B0605. Needs Assessment…………………………………………………………….. B6-5 B0606. Equivalency…………………………………………………………………… B6-5 B0607. Initial Primary Duty/Safety Professional Training……………………………. B6-6 B0608. Collateral Duty Safety Personnel……………………………………………... B6-6 B0609. Embedded Safety and Occupational Health Training………………………… B6-7 B0610. Safety Indoctrination Briefing………………………………………………… B6-7 B0611. Specific Safety and Occupational Health Training…………………………… B6-8 B0612. Reserve Component Safety and Occupational Health Training……………… B6-10 B0613. Recordkeeping………………………………………………………………... B6-10 B0614. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………….. B6-10 Chapter 7. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) B0701. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B7-1 B0702. HMC&M Program Requirements…………………………………………….. B7-2 B0703. Afloat HMC&M………………………………………………………………. B7-7 B0704. Chemical Hygiene Plans………………………………………………………. B7-7 B0705. Process Safety Management…………………………………………………... B7-7 B0706. Nanoscale Materials…………………………………………………………… B7-8 B0707. Responsibilities………………………………………………………………... B7-8 APPENDIX B7-A – Hazardous Material Information Resources System (HMIRS) ……. B7-12 Chapter 8. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH B0801. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B8-1 B0802. Industrial Hygiene……………………………………………………………. B8-2 B0803. Retention and Access to Sampling Records (Disposition) …………………... B8-7 B0804. Occupational Exposure Registry and Data Bank…………………………….. B8-7 B0805. OEM Program………………………………………………………………… B8-8 B0806. Consultative Assistance Teams………………………………………………. B8-9 B0807. Medical Records……………………………………………………………… B8-10 B0808. Occupational Safety Personnel……………………………………………….. B8-10 B0809. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………….. B8-11 Chapter 9. SAFETY ASSURANCE iii OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 B0901. Discussion……………………………………………………………………. B9-1 B0902. Evaluations (Inspections and Assessments…………………………………... B9-1 B0903. Acquisition Program Assessment and Reviews……………………………… B9-3 B0904. Workplace Inspections……………………………………………………….. B9-3 B0905. Self-Assessments and Improvement Plans…………………………………… B9-5 B0906. Monitoring……………………………………………………………………. B9-6 Chapter 10. EMPLOYEE REPORTS OF UNSAFE AND UNHEALTHFUL WORKING CONDITIONS B1001. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B10-1 B1002. General Policy………………………………………………………………… B10-1 B1003. Hazard Reporting……………………………………………………………... B10-1 B1004. Appeals……………………………………………………………………….. B10-3 B1005. Reports to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …… B10-3 B1006. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………….. B10-4 Chapter 11. INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF WORKPLACES BY FEDERAL AND STATE SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICIALS B1101. Background and Discussion………………………………………………….. B11-1 B1102. Exceptions for SOH Inspections……………………………………………... B11-1 B1103. Type or Scope of SOH Inspections…………………………………………... B11-2 B1104. Notification Requirements…………………………………………………… B11-3 B1105. Overall Security Requirements for Access…………………………………… B11-4 B1106. Escort and Inspection………………………………………………………… B11-5 B1107. Photographs and Sampling…………………………………………………… B11-6 B1108. Records Release……………………………………………………………… B11-6 B1109. Notification of Citations and Notices………………………………………… B11-8 B1110. Procedures for Federal Agencies to Appeal Inspection “Notices of Unsafe or Unhealthful Work Conditions” …………………………………………… B11-8 B1111. Tracking OSHA Citations……………………………………………………. B11-9 APPENDIX B11-A – Inspection of Department of the Navy Workplace by Federal and State Representatives………………………………………… B11-10 Chapter 12. MISHAP PREVENTION, HAZARD CONTROL AND HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM B1201. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B12-1 B1202. Application of Hazard Control Principles……………………………………. B12-2 B1203. Hazard Abatement Processing and Tracking…………………………………. B12-3 B1204. Interim Controls………………………………………………………………. B12-5 B1205. Hazard Abatement Project Development……………………………………... B12-5 B1206. Mishap Prevention & HA Program…………………………………………… B12-6 iv OPNAV M-5100.23 5 Jun 2020 B1207. Prioritization of Hazard Abatement Projects…………………………………. B12-9 B1208. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………….. B12-9 Chapter 13. FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM B1301. Discussion…………………………………………………………………….. B13-1 B1302. Background…………………………………………………………………... B13-1 B1303. Policy………………………………………………………………………… B13-1 B1304. Basic Program Requirements…………………………………………………. B13-2 B1305. Command, Unit, or Activity Policy………………………………………….. B13-3 B1306. Workplace Surveys and Assessment of Fall Hazards………………………... B13-3 B1307. Fall-Hazard Prevention and Control Measures………………………………. B13-4 B1308. Fall Arrest Equipment Selection Criteria…………………………………….. B13-5 B1309. Training………………………………………………………………………. B13-6 B1310. Anchorages for Fall Arrest Equipment………………………………………. B13-6 B1311. Rescue Procedures……………………………………………………………. B13-7 B1312. Inspection, Storage, Care, and Maintenance of Fall Protection Equipment….. B13-7 B1313. Falls from Heights Mishap Reporting…………………………………………