NAVMC DIR 5100.8 SD

1 NAVMC DIR SD May 15, 2006 NAVMC DIRECTIVE Subj: MARINE CORPS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) PROGRAM MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL) Ref: (a) MCO Report Required: Inspection Results (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), par. 1. PURPOSE. The Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Manual promulgates the requirements and establishes procedures to implement the reference.

2 2. INFORMATION. This Manual and all references provide the requirements and guidance for commanders and Marine Corps OSH Program professionals to identify and manage risk, maintain safe and healthful operational environments, and meet the Mission Essential Task List (METL) requirements. 3. SCOPE. This Manual is applicable to all Marine Corps activities, including nonappropriated fund activities and operations that are under the sponsorship of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Director or unit MCCS officers for the purposes of morale, welfare and recreation.

3 This Manual shall also apply to activities that are involved in the acquisition, operation, sponsorship or maintenance of all facilities, activities, and programs. CMC (SD) will provide guidance, upon request, for program responsibilities on contractors, , public-private venture, etc. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Manual is effective the date signed. Prior to implementation of this Manual, activities must, where applicable, discharge their labor relation's obligations. Assistance and guidance may be obtained from CMC (MPC). DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

4 NAVMC DIR May 15, 2006 5. The Director, Safety Division (SD) administers the requirements, accuracy, and modification of this Manual. Submit recommendations for improving this Manual to CMC (SD). 6. APPLICABILITY. This Manual is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 7. CERTIFICATION. Reviewed and approved this date. R. MAGNUS Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10301870000 Copy to: 7000260/8145005 (2) 7000099,144/8145001 (1) 2 NAVMC DIR MARINE CORPS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) PROGRAM MANUAL LOCATOR SHEET Subj.

5 MARINE CORPS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) PROGRAM MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL) Location: (Indicate location(s) of copy(ies) of this Manual.) i ii MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL RECORD OF CHANGES Log completed change action as indicated. Change Number Date of Change Date Entered Signature of person Incorporating Change iii MARCOR OSH PRGOGRAM MANUAL CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION.

6 1-1 2 RESPONSIBILITIES .. 2-1 3 SAFETY PROGRAM .. 3-1 4 COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES .. 4-1 5 TRAINING .. 5-1 6 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) STANDARDS . 6-1 7 WORK CENTER SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION .. 7-1 8 FEDERAL AND STATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS AT FEDERAL AND CONTRACTOR WORKPLACES ON MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS .. 8-1 9 REPORTS AND APPEALS OF UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHFUL WORKING CONDITIONS.

7 9-1 10 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WORK CENTER HAZARDS .. 10-1 11 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS .. 11-1 12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT ENERGY CONTROL PROGRAM .. 12-1 13 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) .. 13-1 14 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM .. 14-1 15 ASBESTOS SAFETY PROGRAM .. 15-1 16 LEAD SAFETY PROGRAM .. 16-1 iv CHAPTER PAGE 17 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL .. 17-1 18 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM.

8 18-1 19 ERGONOMICS PROGRAM .. 19-1 20 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS PROGRAM .. 20-1 APPENDIX A REFERENCES .. A-1 B GLOSSARY .. B-1 V MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH PAGE DISCUSSION .. 1000 1-3 DEFINITION OF TERMS .. 1001 1-3 BACKGROUND .. 1002 1-3 MARINE CORPS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND .. 1003 1-4 HEALTH (OSH) PROGRAM APPLICABILITY .. 1004 1-7 1-1 MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1000.

9 DISCUSSION. This Manual addresses the role of leaders and safety professionals in the identification and management of risk. The focus is on maintaining a safe and healthful operational environment, which will meet the requirements of the Mission Essential Task List (METL). References used in this Manual are provided at appendix A. 1001. DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. The words "shall," "will," and "must" are directive and require compliance. Words like "may," "can," and "should" are advisory and do not require compliance. 2.

10 Definitions for special terms used in this Manual are provided in the glossary at appendix B. 1002. BACKGROUND 1. The Marine Corps has conducted safety and occupational health programs for many years. Historically, occupational safety (industrial type safety) has been an element of the overall Marine Corps Safety Program managed by Marine Corps command functions. Other elements of the Marine Corps Safety Program include aviation, ground (tactical), traffic (motor vehicle), explosives, fire protection and emergency services, system safety, industrial hygiene, recreational, off-duty, and radiation safety (ionizing, laser, and radio-frequency).