MAA/SAFETY FORCE

communication in mishap prevention at division and work center levels. Committee membership is as follows: 1. Command safety officer (senior member) 2. Division safety petty officer 3. Chief master-at-arms 4. Recorder The ideas shared in safety committee meetings can broaden your own knowledge about mishap prevention and increase your ability to identify potential mishap areas. MAA/SAFETY FORCE The Master At Arms (MAA)/Safety Force is another vital link in the safety program. You may be a member of the safety force as a senior petty officer. The MAA/Safety Force acts as a roving in- spector for hazards and risks (unsafe work prac- tices) that could result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. The force also assists the safety officer in making the safety program visible to all personnel and ensuring it is a workable system. A good safety program is made possible through the MAA/Safety Force inspections and through a system of internal reporting; the inspec- tions and reports focus command attention on material deficiencies and operating practices that jeopardize personnel and equipment. Figure 6-3 shows the form used for such reports. Make every effort to support the MAA/Safety Force in its duties. When assigned to the MAA/Safety Force, you can make a difference in safety at your com- mand. The safety force is the key to an effective safety program and to a safe working environment. Figure 6-3.—Safety hazard report. 6-6