This Command Change Notice publishes CH-13 to the Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST M5100.47 (series). All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers in charge, deputy/assistant commanders, and heads of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Notice. The development of this Manual was thoroughly reviewed during the designation clearance process, and it was determined that there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C.
Some chapters of this Manual will also be made available via the Commandant's (CG-112) Publications and Directives website at: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wk/wkh/pubs/index.htm. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanders of headquarters units, and assistant commanders for directorates, Headquarters, and special staff offices at Headquarters will ensure compliance with the provisions of this Notice. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanders of headquarters units, and assistant commanders for directorates and special staff offices at Headquarters must ensure compliance with the provisions of this Notice.
J. WILKINSON
The policies and procedures in this manual apply to all Coast Guard facilities and personnel. The Coast Guard reserves the right to withdraw or change these instructions without notice. This manual does not create any duties, standards of care, or obligations to the public and should not be relied upon as a representation by the Coast Guard as to the proper course of action in any particular case outside the Coast Guard.
The Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST M5100.47 Chapter 1 “Safety and Environmental Health Program” shifts the paradigm for the Coast Guard's safety and environmental health program from one rooted primarily in compliance to one that emphasizes the concept of managing risks before accidents occur . Chapter 2, "Aviation Safety Program," has been completely rewritten to reflect changes in both the Coast Guard Aviation Safety Program and the Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health. Section K - Safety and Environmental Health Standards and Requirements 1-14 Section L - Safety and Environmental Health Data Systems 1-17.
Risk management is the overall goal of the safety and environmental health risk management process. Conducting detailed safety and environmental risk assessments and investigations as described in section 1.F.2.c. Providing a representative to the Safety and Environmental Hygiene Coordination Board when convened by the Commander (G-WKS).
The MLC (kse) and Commandant (G-WK) websites provide environmental health and safety information and policies. Training is considered an integral part of any environmental health and safety risk management program. A periodic audit of the environmental health and safety risk management processes at unit level by the responsible MLC.
AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
AIRCRAFT TYPE: _______________; CGNR_______________
BRIEF EVENT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT INCLUDE PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)
REASON FOR DOWNLOAD REQUEST: (MISHAP INVESTIGATION;
REQUESTED PARAMETERS
CURRENT LOCATION OF RECORDER:____________________________________
AIRSTA REQUESTOR
RANK/NAME
TELEPHONE NUMBER
MAIL ADDRESS
Mid-air collisions, regardless of the extent of injury or damage, must be immediately reported to Commandant (G-WKS-1) and (G-OCA) or the Coast Guard Headquarters Command Center (G-OPF) by telephone. Accident reports are one of the most important avenues available to spread the word and keep safety awareness alive. Appendix (5) contains a line-by-line explanation of the message format and the list of options used in the message format.
Oral instructions to conduct an analysis followed by the submission of the required incident report will suffice. NOTE: Do not include the names or social security numbers of personnel involved in the accident in any aviation accident report. If deemed appropriate, Commander (G-WKS-1) or the CASB will be the appointing authority and determine the composition and approval chain of the MAB. may vary in composition depending on the severity and complexity of the accident.
NOTE: The CASB may or may not appoint an MAB to investigate any incident, regardless of the Class or amount of damage. Factors that affect the scope of an investigation include the severity of the injury, the extent of the property loss, the likelihood of adverse public reaction, and future accident potential. The convening authority determines the depth of investigative effort required for each accident and the type and composition of the Accident Analysis Board to be assigned.
Activation of the unit's permanent disaster table to protect and preserve vital evidence pending the arrival of the MAB commander. This dual reporting requirement arises because the results of the disaster analysis and the contents of the disaster report cannot be used as a basis for adverse personnel action. Procedures for claims in favor of the Government are contained in the Claims and Litigation Manual, COMDTINST M5890.9 (series).
If the MAB suspects that the accident was caused by improper handling, it must suspend immediately.
MISHAP RESPONSE, INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING
Mishap Response Flow Chart
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Clean and comfortable mattresses and bedding must be maintained. f) Food items are not allowed in sleeping areas to prevent pest problems. g) Pets or other animals are not allowed in these areas at any time. h) Mops, brooms and other cleaning equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use and properly stored away from lying areas in a manner to facilitate drying. i) Problems associated with sewage backflow through cover drains should be identified and corrected as soon as possible using appropriate safe work practices to avoid exposure to potentially infectious human waste. a) The armorer will implement a daily cleaning. schedule for their respective areas. Other pets are allowed at the discretion of the commander. h) Mops, brooms and other cleaning equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and properly stored away from living areas after each use in a manner to facilitate drying. i). These fixtures and appliances shall be connected to prevent backflow or cross-connection with the potable water supply.
Adequate toilet facilities with a shower and ample changing space will be provided and maintained in a sanitary condition. A sign stating "Wash hands before leaving" will be prominently displayed in all toilet areas. e) Eating, drinking (except water fountain), cooking, smoking and storage of food, drink or smoking material will be prohibited in rooms where clothes are handled, sorted, marked, washed and/or dry cleaned. f) Unwashed clothes will not be received, sorted, marked or handled in the vicinity of washed clothes. Rooms or spaces must be designed and machines and equipment must be arranged so that a separate flow of clean and dirty garments will be maintained throughout the washing or cleaning process.
Vehicles and containers used for the transport and storage of laundry and dry cleaners will be kept clean and in a sanitary condition. g) Contaminated work clothes/overalls must be washed separately from household laundry. Instruments will be thoroughly washed with soap and hot water immediately after use on each cartridge to remove all film, oil and residue. the instruments will then be placed in an EPA-registered disinfectant solution. All instruments disinfected with chemicals. the solution will be rinsed with running drinking water before use to remove chemical residues.
Operators are expected to read, understand and comply with these requirements. bilingual/multilingual translations will be made and posted. h) Unit HS carries out inspections at least monthly at hairdressing and beauty salons. Pest control logs will be made available for review by Head Office or MLC(k) safety and. Pesticides shall be stored, mixed and loaded in appropriate facilities and in such a way that the material does not degrade and workers, the public and the environment are not threatened by exposure under routine conditions or in the event of an accidental spill.
CONFINED SPACE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The Confined Space Program Manager (CSPM) is responsible for the overall management of confined space access. A Coast Guard enlisted or Petty Engineer Officer, E-6 or above, who successfully completes the Navy's educational requirements for a Gasless Engineer. Confined space entry is one of the most dangerous evolutions of work that Coast Guard members and contractors are required to perform.
Contracts that may include confined space construction or repair work at Coast Guard facilities must include, and civilian contract personnel must adhere to, the following requirements: Contractor confined space entry supervisors, attendants, and entrants must meet the requirements set forth in OSHA standard, Confined Space Clearance Required 29 CFR 1910.146, before entering any confined space at all Coast Guard facilities. Coast Guard regulations do not require government confined space entry personnel to conduct confined space entry for contractor operations.
The performance of such functions may include the assumption of responsibility by the Coast Guard in the event of a disaster. When Coast Guard personnel and contractor personnel at a Coast Guard facility must occupy the same confined space for a specific task or. These inspections will be carried out by a Gas Free Engineer (GFE), the Competent Person of the shipyard of the activity performing, or by a marine chemist. 3) Contracts for the repair of defense-class response vessels at Coast Guard facilities shall include the requirements of references 4.b.(1) and 4.b.(2) in this section.
In accordance with the requirements of section 6.G.1.a.(3) of this chapter, Coast Guard members shall not provide confined spaces or hot work to contractor personnel. This section applies to all Coast Guard installations except those engaged in the construction or repair of cutters and boats, or where access to confined spaces would fall under specialized standards, e.g. power transmission or telecommunications. All Coast Guard cutters and boats must comply with the information and procedures described in this reference.
All Coast Guard personnel engaged in confined space entry work must attend and successfully complete the required training prior to entering confined spaces. Shore Facility Confined Space Entry (PMIS #500096) and Shipyard Competent Person training (PMIS #500799) are offered at Coast Guard resident training centers in Yorktown, Virginia and Petaluma, California.
