6-2 careless with safety rules in the past, but your luck will not  hold  out  forever.  If  you  continually  cross  a  street without looking, eventually a vehicle will hit you. · Report unsafe conditions or any equipment or materials you think might be unsafe. Do not just walk by an open manhole or turn in a cracked tool without saying anything.   REPORT   IT   AND   FOLLOW   UP   WITH CORRECTIONS! · Warn  others  of  hazards.  If  you  see  persons knowingly, or unknowingly, placing themselves or others in   danger,   say   something.   If   necessary,   report   the situation to your supervisor. · Report    any    injury    or    ill    health    to    your supervisor. A splinter in your finger or a scratch on your leg, if treated immediately, usually will cause no further trouble. However, if an injury is left untreated, infection may set in. A 10-minute trip to sick bay may save you a 10-day stay there. A person who keeps working while feeling dizzy or nauseated is risking injury or death. · Wear or use protective clothing or equipment. If you are issued a hard hat for work, wear it. The same rule applies to safety shoes, goggles, respirators, hearing protectors, rubber gloves, and similar safety equipment. · Be  safety  conscious.  Always  remain  alert  to possible danger. Use your senses of sight, smell, touch, and hearing. · Always    inspect    equipment    and    associated attachments  for  damage  before  using  the  equipment. Check the safety precautions that pertain to each piece of equipment. Be sure the equipment is suited to the job. For example, never use a 10,000-rpm grinding wheel on a grinder that operates at 15,000 rpm. Master-at-arms/Safety Force The master-at-arms (MAA)/safety force is a vital link in the unit safety organization. You may be assigned as a division safety petty officer or as a member of the safety   force   because   you   are   a   petty   officer.   The MAA/safety force acts as a roving inspector for hazards and  risks  (unsafe  work  practices)  that  could  result  in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. The safety force also assists the safety officer in keeping the safety program visible to all personnel as well as ensuring that the program is a workable system. A    good    safety    program    is    improved    through MAA/safety force inspections and through a system of internal  reporting.  These  inspections  focus  command attention on material deficiencies and operating practices that may harm personnel and equipment. As a division safety  petty  officer,  you  should  make  every  effort  to support the members of the MAA/safety force, as they are the key to a safe working environment. Promoting Safety Why do we always promote safety? The Navy wants to keep you as safe as possible for as long as possible. That’s where the safety program comes in. By promoting safety on and off the job, you improve your chances of living a long life and having a fulfilling naval career. You  can  promote  safety  within  your  division  in various ways. One way is through the use of posters. A picture is said to be worth a thousand words; but, in this case,  a  picture  may  be  worth  a  thousand  lives.  Use posters  as  safety  reminders.  Change  or  rotate  safety posters   regularly   to   different   workspaces   to   draw attention to them. When personnel see the same posters in the same place for months, they start to view them as part  of  the  bulkhead.  They  then  begin  to  ignore  the posters;  write  on  them;  and  cover  them  with  notices, schedules, and watch bills. Warning  and  caution  signs  are  also  effective  in promoting safety. For example, figure 6-1 shows signs indicating the type of personal protective equipment a person   should   use   when   involved   in   a   potentially hazardous operation. Other signs are shown in figures 6- 2 and 6-3. Another helpful method of promoting safety within a division is periodic safety patrols or inspections made by the division safety petty officer.