Marine Corps Safety Program - MCO 5100.29C
Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Manual - NAVMC 5100.8
What commanders need to know:
1. Establish you own unit level safety management system that meets the requirements of the MCSMS framework, including a published command safety policy and mission statement. Disseminate the policy statement to all personnel within 30 days after assumption of command. A review of the MCSMS will be included as part of an in brief by the
commander to all new personnel within seven days of joining the command. Commands, units, and activities shall post the policy statement on all official bulletin boards and by other means as appropriate. The policy statement will reflect the commander's commitment to operational excellence, and the critically important requirement to continuously identify hazards, assess risk,
and implement controls.
2. Organize, staff, and maintain a safety office as required by Chapter 3, Safety Organization and Staffing of this Order. Assign SOH responsibilities to qualified personnel.
3. In accordance with Chapter 7, Safety Programming and Budget, review and coordinate budget requirements, requests, program objective memorandum, and budget submissions for SOH. Ensure that each command, unit, and activity has sufficient authority and responsibility to plan for and ensure funds for their SOH staff, their equipment, materials, and the required training to implement an effective SOH program.
4. Ensure that senior management, middle management, and first-line supervisory personnel receive SOH training and support the SOH program.
5. Ensure all personnel are fully aware of their MCSMS obligations and personal responsibilities. Establish clear lines of accountability.
6. All other responsibilities of the Marine Corps Safety Management System can be found in the references above.”
https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Staff-Agencies/Safety/Safety-Programs/Starting-A-Ground-Safety-Program/
Helpful Links:
CMC Safety Division - https://www.safety.marines.mil/
Naval Safety Command - https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/
OSHA Federal Safety - https://www.osha.gov/
National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) - https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/index.htm
For additional information, please contact GySgt Strickland @ (760) 763-6410, or send an email to michael.strickland@usmc.mil / CPEN_SAFETY_HELP@usmc.mil