George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Safety For each of the many evolutions which occur daily on George Washington there is one common thread - safety. The Safety Department's role is to ensure, through pro-active risk assessment and management, that hazards are identified and mishaps prevented so that shipmates are not injured and equipment is not damaged. Comprised of experts from wide-ranging fields, including aircraft handling, deck seamanship, aviation ordnance main propulsion, electronics and administration, the Safety team observes and evaluates all ship evolutions and makes recommendations for improvement. Under the guidance of the ship's Industrial Hygiene Officer, Safety personnel also conduct continuous workplace monitoring surveys to ensure the safest and healthiest working environment for all GW crew members. Education is crucial to safety awareness, and Safety department is responsible for coordinating Safety Standdowns, Safety Awareness periods, indoctrination safety training, ongoing safety training for both on and off duty activities, and the Enlisted Safety Committee and Ship’s Safety Council organizations. The department helps ensure “Readiness Through Safety by protecting our most valuable resource - our outstanding crew.