NEC Codes - - 9571 Safety Technician

NEC Designation:

NEC 9571 Safety Technician

Description:

Assists the collateral or primary duty Safety Officer or Safety Manager in coordinating the implementation of the Navy Occupational Safety and Health (HAVOSH) Program, Traffic Safety Program, and Recreational, Athletics, and Home Safety Program. Performs administrative and record keeping functions in support of the command safety organization.

Description (Con’t):

Identifies hazards, unsafe work practices, and health hazardous conditions. Assists in the evaluation of workplace hazards, including periodic workplace monitoring. Prepares various safety and mishap reports, maintains hazard abatement program documentation, and aids in mishap investigations. Arranges or conducts indoctrination and periodic NAVOSH and safety training. Disseminates NAVOSH and safety program information throughout the chain of command.

Qualification Data:

Source Rating(s): All

Billet Paygrades: E5-E9

Personnel Paygrades: E5-E9

Course: See Note 1

Open to Women?: Yes

Notes:

1. NEC may be earned upon completion of: a. Naval Safety Supervisor Correspondence Course, NAVEDTRA 12971. b. Completion of at least TWO of the following: 1. The Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) Workplace Monitoring course. 2. Safety Program Afloat PQS, NAVEDTRA series, Watchstation 301 - Divisional Safety Petty Officer. 3. Safety Program Afloat Course (J-493-2099). 4. Introduction to Navy Occupational Safety and Health (ASHORE) (A-493-0050). Waiver request for course A-493-0050 may be submitted if Introduction to Safety Science S-101, previously conducted by Indiana University, was completed prior to October 1993. c. Command recommendation. 2. NEC is open to any rating, paygrade E-5 and above. 3. Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 to PERS-4013D2 with Commanding Officer's endorsement and copies of documentation reflecting the course of instruction completed.

Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).