Cc103 General Safety Fundamentals

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203.1: Define the purpose of the Naval Aviation Safety Program.

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Their primary objective is to preserve human and material resources. The program enhances operational readiness by preserving the resources used in accomplishing the naval aviation mission. The human resources include professional pride, high morale, physical well being, and life itself, all of which are susceptible to damage and destruction caused by mishaps. Material resources include property, which may be damaged by an aircraft mishap including naval aircraft, ships, facilities, and weapons.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

a. Commanding Officer

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The CO will require that persons are instructed and drilled in all safety precautions and procedures, that they are complied with, and applicable safety precautions are posted. In instances where safety precautions have not been issued, the CO will issue or augment such safety precautions as deemed necessary.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

b. Aviation Safety Officer

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The Aviation Safety Officer is the principle advisor to the CO on all aviation safety matters. He/she will advise and assist the CO in the establishment and management of a Command Aviation Safety Program, maintain appropriate aviation safety records and mishap statistics. He/she will coordinate safety matters among the organization staff.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

c. Ground Safety Officer

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The Ground Safety Officer is the principle advisor to the CO on all ground safety matters. He/she will advise and assist the CO in the establishment and management of a Command Ground Safety Program, maintain appropriate ground safety records and mishap statistics. Additionally, he/she will coordinate safety matters among the organization staff.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

d. Department Head

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The Department Head coordinates the department's safety program with the unit's Safety Officer and supervise the Department's Division Safety Officer. They ensure all persons within the department strictly observe all safety precautions. He/she will ensure that safety precautions are kept posted and personnel are frequently and thoroughly instructed and drilled.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

e. Division Officer

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The Division Officer will ensure that personnel comply with all safety instructions. He/she will prepare and submit for publication additional safety instructions that are deemed necessary for Command safety.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

f. Safety Petty Officer

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The Safety PO will ensure that personnel are instructed in all safety matters and are familiar in safety instructions. He/she will be a central point for all safety-related matters or concerns within a work center.

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103.2: Explain the safety responsibilities of the following personnel:

g. All hands

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All personnel will familiarize themselves with safety regulations and instructions applicable to themselves and their assigned duties. They will comply with established safety standards, and report hazards and mishaps in accordance with their Command Safety Program and OPNAVINST 3750.6

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103.3: Explain the functions of the Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Committee.

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A Safety Council is formed to set goals, manage assets, and review safety related recommendations. These Councils are formed in activities that are large in number such as an aircraft squadron or air station or larger. A record of meetings is kept. The council will review command plans, policies, procedures, conditions, and instructions for accuracy, content, currency, and responsiveness to corrective recommendations. The ground, aviation, and aero-medical (flight surgeon) safety officers must be standing members of the council.

The Enlisted Safety Committee is formed of representatives from each work center and other activities, such as AIMD, Medical, etc. They will meet once a month and discuss safety issues and provide recommendations for improved safety procedures.

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103.4: Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps:

a. Human error

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Human error causes an alarmingly high number of mishaps. Human error is part of nearly every mishap. It includes those personnel who may have maintained or repaired equipment or even the worker at the factory where a part was manufactured. Human error involves both physical and mental factors including ergonomics (design of the workplace), physical strength of the individual, physical stress, and mental factors including the person's attitude, behavioral factors, etc.