Foreword: Sanitary and hygienic problems of air and of land, of surface and of subsurface craft present themselves daily to the medical officer of the Navy. Air constituents and pressures, arctic and tropical temperatures and humidities, food and water, clothing, lighting, these and many other facets are as much the care and consideration of the naval surgeon as are the diseases and wounds of the personnel in sickness and battle. And yet the field of naval hygiene is a sparsely covered one as far as textbooks are concerned. It is in response to this need that a number of officers of the Medical Department have collaborated with me in the preparation of this volume. To them I extend my sincere appreciation and thanks. Ross T. McIntire, Surgeon General, United States Navy.
1. Purpose. To implement policy changes recommended by the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN) to Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Special Assistant for Safety Matters (OPNAV (N09F)) and to define and outline the conduct and reporting of the self-assessment process for safety and occupational health (SOH) programs. 1. PURPOSE. The Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Manual promulgates the requirements and establishes procedures to implement the reference. 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. 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, e.g., 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.
