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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS |
overboots. The kit contains supplies for three
complete skin decontamination. (The older kit,
M258, cannot be used on the face.)
The procedures for using the M258A1 kit vary
slightly depending on whether or not the face is
being decontaminated. We will look at general
procedures first and then at how they are modified
for use on the face.
General Skin Decontamination
The procedure for using the M258A1 kit to
decontaminate skin other than facial skin is as
follows:
1, Snap open the container. Pull out one
Decon 1 wipe packet by its tab.
2. Fold the packet on the solid line marked
BEND; then unfold.
3. Tear open quickly at the notch; remove
the wipe and fully unfold.
4. Wipe the skin for 1 minute.
5. Deposit the wipe in a suitable place.
6. Pull out one Decon 2 wipe packet. Crush
the enclosed glass ampules between the
thumb and fingers.
7. Fold the packet on the solid line marked
CRUSH AND BEND; then unfold.
8. Tear open quickly at the notch and
remove the wipe.
9. Fully open the wipe. Let the encased
crushed ampule fall to the ground or into
a suitable container.
10. Wipe the contaminated skin for 2 to 3
minutes.
11. Deposit the wipe in a proper container.
Facial Skin Decontamination
A modified procedure is used to decontaminate
the face. That is because of the protective mask,
which should be donned immediately when a
decontaminating agent is detected or suspected.
The facial decontamination procedure is as
follows:
STEPS 1-3. Same as for general use.
4. Hold your breath, close your eyes, and lift
the mask from your chin. While continuing to
hold your breath, wipe your face and the inside
of your mask quickly with the Decon 1. Dispose
of the wipe. Reseal, clear, and check the mask.
STEPS 5-9. Same as for general use.
10. Same as step 4 except use Decon 2 and
wipe only the face and not the mask.
11. Deposit the wipe in a proper container.
The M258A1 kit is an improvement over the
old M258 kit in that it provides for three complete
skin decontamination and can be used on the face
and interior of the mask. Also, an M58A1 training
kit (NSN 6910-01-101-1768) and a training refill
kit (NSN 6910-01-113-2434) are available.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
PETTY OFFICER DUTIES
As an electrical safety petty officer, you will
be responsible for electrical safety within your
division. The following information will assist you
in the performance of this task.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM
The Navy’s Electrical Safety Program has two
purposes. The first purpose is to provide guidance
in the identification of electrical hazards. The
second is to prevent mishaps that could cause fatal
injuries to personnel and extensive damage to
shipboard equipment. Electrical mishaps could
compromise the ship’s mission capabilities.
To provide you with a better understanding
of the program, we will discuss program respon-
sibilities and elements.
Program Responsibilities
The Electrical Safety Program responsibilities,
as outlined in OPNAVINST 5100.19B, are as
follows:
• Commanding Officer —The commanding
officer assigns the electrical safety officer.
• Safety Officer —The safety officer ensures
the Electrical Safety Program is evaluated for
compliance and effectiveness.
• Electrical Safety Officer —The Electrical
Safety Officer ensures an up-to-date ship’s elec-
trical safety instruction exists. Copies of the ship’s
electrical safety instruction are distributed to all
departments and divisions and are available in the
electrical tool issue room. Upon request, the
electrical safety officer provides qualified Elec-
trician’s Mates and training aids for divisional
electrical safety training. The electrical safety
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