Security Levels


 

  National Threat Level: Elevated
Health and Safety Directorate

Division of Environmental Health & Industrial Hygiene (CG-1133)

Mission

To protect the men and women of the Coast Guard by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and then controlling biological, physical, and chemical hazards in the work place.
Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially adversely affect the health of present and future generations.

We support the following programs:
Crew Endurance Management (CEM) assessments and training Human Factors Assessments in Mishaps (.ppt)
De-ratting Exemption Certificates (vessels) Human System Integration (HSI) support
Disaster Response Support Impact Shock & Vibration Evaluations
Epidemiological Investigations Occupational Medical Surveillance & Evaluation Program (OMSEP)
Ergonomic Evaluations Overseas Deployment Information Packages & Training
Food Sanitation and Food-borne Illness Investigations Pest Control (Integrated Pest Management)
Hearing Conservation Program Assistance (HCP) Potable Water & Waste Water Concerns
Housing Risk Assessment (e.g. Lead, Radon, Asbestos) Respiratory Protection Assistance
                 Workplace Industrial Hygiene Evaluations

 

Mishap Reporting Systems and Tools

Our Web Applications are available on CG Central (path: Resources > Applications > MLCA Web Applications), including:

-- E-AVIATRS Mishap Reporting System
-- E-Mishap Reporting System
-- Unit Safety Assessment Tool (USAT)

 


Related Links

MLCLANT Safety/Health

 

MLCPAC Safety/Health

 

Mishap Analysis Investigations, Boards, and Reports

 


Other Links

Agency for Toxic Substance & Disease Registry (ATSDR)

 

Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB)

 

U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (CHPPM)

 

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

 

2008 DOT Emergency Response Guide (ERG)

 

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

 

Naval Safety Center

 

Navy Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training Center (NAVOSH)

 

Navy & Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

 

Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards


Last Modified 8/7/2008