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Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Marine Corps Installations Command

Okinawa, Japan
Base Safety


MISSION STATEMENT

The MCB Butler Installation Safety Office serves as an advocate and catalyst for a safe and healthy work environment for all tenant activities and their workforce stationed aboard MCB Camp S.D. Butler. This is achieved by establishing and administering a positive safety culture within the community as a means to eliminate or reduce the frequency and severity of mishaps; minimize health hazards; and promote increased safety awareness throughout the installation.

STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Reduce/eliminate safety hazards by identifying, reporting and taking corrective action through proper and effective abatement processes.
2. Promote critical partnerships that enhance safety program effectiveness and improve base infrastructure and quality of life.
3. Develop and integrate the ORM process in all camp functions and activities.
4. Optimize the work force by aligning supervisory and employee safety awareness and hazard/risk recognition.
5. Maximize available safety resources through the use of steering committees and councils.
6. Strengthen the workforce by providing professional safety training that enhances the capabilities and knowledge of all personnel.

CORE SAFETY SERVICES & SUPPORT

1. Support of military operations and training (explosives & radiological/laser safety).
2. Traffic safety (training, testing & licensing).
3. Safety awareness and coordination of special safety training events.
4. Occupational (workforce) safety and health program management.
5.Inspections and program compliance assessments and support.
6. Mishap investigation support.
7. Technical assistance and support for personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
8. Provide and/or oversee safety program training (confined space, lock-out/tag-out, etc.).
9. Provide safety consultation services (exercise support, special events, etc.).
10. Coordinate and assess occupational health services (industrial hygiene surveys, etc.).