Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 5100.56
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SEH OFFICER
PURPOSE. The following outlines the Safety and Environmental Health (SEH) Management
Support Program directed by Federal law (29 CFR Part 1960) and required by Department (DOT
Order 3902.7A) and Commandant policy. Major requirements are summarized under each program
element. Coast Guard reference sources containing appropriate policy and activities are identified.
The SEH officer shall provide support to commanding officers in implementing these elements.
PROGRAM ELEMENT/ACTIVITY AND PRIORITY:
a.
Risk Identification and Assessment.
References: Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST M5100.47 (series);
Marine Safety Manual, COMDTINST M16000.6 (series); Implementation of the Benzene
Occupational Exposure Standard, COMDTINST 6260.25; District Response
Groups/District Response Advisory Teams, COMDTINST 16465.41.
Requirement
Priority
Conduct periodic workplace visits to
identify high hazard activities
1
Conduct emergency response risk assessments as
necessary and provide on-site support to the
Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) as requested
1
Maintain and enforce on-site safety and health
standards during all phases of a major spill
response
1
Assist Coastal Area Committee and the FOSC in
development of safety information for contingency
plans, and site safety plans for pollution
incidents
1
Evaluate risk associated with various hazardous
workplaces and operations
1
Identify personnel at risk
1
Inform workers of exposure levels measured
1
Identify all hazardous materials to meet
inventory requirements
3
Develop hazardous materials labeling data
3
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