The Naval Security Command (NAVSAFECOM) is tasked with implementing the Navy Security and Occupational Well being Handbook, OPNAV-M 5100.23 CH-2, which follows the discharge of the command’s up to date mission, capabilities and duties (MFT), enhancing its authorities and evaluation roles. The SMS applies to each Sailor, Marine and civilian worker and to all actions throughout the naval enterprise.
“This new SMS marks a basic shift in how the Security Command will information the Navy’s efforts to establish and talk danger aligning with the CNO’s ‘Get Actual, Get Higher’ initiative,” stated NAVSAFECOM Commander, RADM Christopher M. Engdahl. “The SMS takes a programs strategy to managing danger and assuring efficient danger controls and accountability are in place.”
Key takeaways from the brand new publication expound upon the 4 desired outcomes for a unified and resilient SMS:
1) Protected Place. Guarantee a protected work surroundings and that emergency protocols and programs are operable and frequently examined.
2) Protected Individuals. Personnel throughout all ranges are educated, certified and adjust to established procedures and are danger conscious and match to work (basic well being and wellbeing).
3) Protected Property/Materiel. Individuals have the suitable instruments, tools and infrastructure which might be protected to function and function safely.
4) Protected Processes/Procedures. Present customary working procedures, emergency and security procedures and upkeep requirements are accessible.
The brand new SMS is a proper, systems-based strategy to managing danger and assuring the effectiveness of danger controls to satisfy these desired outcomes. The SMS gives a framework for danger resilience specializing in the behaviors of self-awareness, self-assessment, self-correction and continuous studying. The brand new SMS was developed by benchmarking the most effective practices of high-performing organizations in each authorities and business sectors.
“We should all undertake a studying mindset,” stated Engdahl. “A excessive degree of rigor, self-discipline and transparency are important. Leaders should share what they be taught from not solely finest practices but in addition actions opposite to procedures or processes to assist others succeed, discover the most effective answer, and modify plans and processes as wanted.”
“Our Navy wants everybody to be lively in mitigating dangers to their operational surroundings and that of their fellow Sailors and Marines,” he stated.
Associated hyperlinks:
The SMS is out there at www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/SECNAVpercent20Manuals1/5100.23percent20CH-2.pdf
“NAVSAFECOM mission, capabilities, duties up to date” https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Media/News/Article/3121194/navsafecoms-mission-functions-tasks-updated/
To be taught extra about NAVSAFECOM, go to www.navalsafetycommand.navy.mil
