Safety Department

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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
San Diego, California

Mission Statement

To coordinate, develop, implement and oversee policy and procedures pertaining to all installation core safety services to include ground, aviation, tactical, occupational health, explosive, motor vehicle, recreation and off-duty safety, and mishap prevention programs to enhance mission readiness and force preservation.

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Explosives/HAZMAT Driver Courses

Explosive Drivers Course
This course is required for personnel whose duties require personnel to drive Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) on and off Station. Personnel who are certified explosive drivers are required to attend this course every two years in order to maintain their qualifications. This course meets the requirement of 49-Code of Federal Regulations (49-CFR) Department of Transportation Regulations, Department of the Navy Regulations and Marine Corps Regulations and implemented by NAVSEA SW020-AF-HBK-010.

Prerequisites to attend this course are a valid state driver's license and a proper medical certificate (OPNAV 8020/6).

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Fuels Drivers Course
This course is required for personnel whose duties require personnel to drive flammable liquids (Fuels) on and off Station. Personnel who are certified HAZMAT Fuels drivers are required to attend this course every two years in order to maintain their qualifications. This course also covers the requirements of hazardous material training outlined in MCO 4450.12. This course meets the requirement of 49-Code of Federal Regulations (49-CFR) Department of Transportation Regulations, Department of the Navy Regulations and Marine Corps Regulations and implemented by NAVSEA SW020-AF-HBK-010.

Prerequisites to attend this course are a valid state driver's license and a proper medical certificate (OPNAV 8020/6).  

Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operators Course
This course is required for personnel whose duties require them to operate MHE with A&E. This course meets the requirements of 29-Code of Federal Regulations (29-CFR) and implemented by NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010 and NAVSUP P-538. This training is a onetime only requirement unless the specific parameters listed in NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010 requires the MHE operator to be re-trained.

Prerequisites to attend this course are completion of the explosives driver course, a valid state driver's license, a proper medical certificate (OPNAV 8020/6), and a MHE operator's license.

Core Safety Services

The following core safety services are provided to all organizations located at MCAS Miramar:

  • Services Needs Assessments To Determine Gaps in Units SMS

  • Safety Inspections 

  • Traffic Safety and RODS

  • Hazard Identification, Investigation, and Documentation (unsafe/unhealthy, IH Surveys, Hazard Abatement Log)

  • Mishap Investigations

  • SOH Program Support 

  • PPE (Risk Assessments and PPE Assessments)

  • Safety Support of Military Operations And training 

  • Safety Promotional Material

  • Accompany All Outside Federal and State SOH Inspections 

  • Collaborate with injury Compensation Program Administration (reduce CIV injuries)

  • Safety Training

  • Safety Consultation

  • Safety Councils 

Adult CPR with AED and First Aid National Safety Council

The course will contain the following information: Knowledge of emergency situation requiring intervention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the recommended techniques, and guidelines detailing how rescuers are to perform adult CPR. If available to rescuer the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Upon passing the course, you will receive a nationally recognized training completion card that is valid for two years from date of training.

Confined Space 24 Hr. Competent Person Course

This confined space course is designed to provide designated personnel the necessary skills to identify permit and non- permit confined spaces and their hazards. Introduces the definitions, roles and responsibilities for entrants, attendees, and Supervisors. Attendees will learn the proper use of gas monitoring equipment, rescue personnel requirements, methods of safe ventilation, PPE selection, hazard identification, OSHA requirements, entry procedures, and evaluation of rescue need and requirements.

Fall Protection Competent Person Course This Fall Protection course is designed to provide designated personnel the necessary skills and knowledge to manage, administer, and implement their activity’s Fall Protection Program. This course provides attendees with information that will aid in the ability to supervise, implement, and monitor the Fall Protection Program for their command. The course also provides knowledge and expertise needed to identify, evaluate, and address existing and potential fall hazards. This course applies the application and use of fall arrest and rescue systems. Attendees will gain knowledge to take prompt corrective measure and implement controls to eliminate fall hazards.

EM 385-1-1 (40 Hours) and OSHA Construction Course

This EM-385-1-1 and OSHA Construction course is designed to enhance safety personnel awareness of OSHA requirements for employee and employer duties and responsibilities (Introduction to OSHA). Enhance the awareness of OSHA Focus Four (Construction) requirements (recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace). Enhancing awareness of construction (29 CFR 1926) and selected EM 385-1-1 standards.

OSHA 2225 - Respiratory Protection Program Managers Course

Learn how to establish, maintain, and monitor a respirator program following the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134. Discuss the technical aspects for the proper selection and use of respiratory protection. Evaluate compliance with OSHA's standard by using the compliance directive and the "Small Entity Compliance Guide." Topics include Respiratory Protection Program, Fit Testing Demonstration, Selection of Respirators, Maintenance and Care.

OSHA 3095 - Electrical Standards (Low Voltage - Federal)

This course will enable students to access electrical hazards in the workplace utilizing OSHA and consensus standards. During the course, students will gain in depth understanding of electrical hazards employee training and electrical safety related work practices and behaviors. Students will learn the basic concept of electricity, recognize components in the electrical system and gain an understanding of fault conditions. Other topics covered will be electrical rated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), test equipment, and hazard energy control such as lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

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Level 1 Motorcycle Safety Training MSF BRC

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course

2-day level 1 motorcycle training approved by HQMC. Class begins at 0645. Completing this course will not satisfy requirements to obtain a California motorcycle endorsement but may satisfy requirements to complete motorcycle training for most other states. Check with your state's DMV for acceptability.

CMSP MTC (California Motorcycle Safety Program Motorcyclist Training Course) aka Total Control BRC (Basic Riding Clinic)

3-day level 1 motorcycle training approved by HQMC. Class begins at 0645. Completing this course will provide riders with a DL-389 for riders to provide to the California DMV to waive the skills test at the DMV. Completing this course may satisfy requirements to complete motorcycle training in other states. Check with your state's DMV for acceptability.

Level 2 Motorcycle Safety Training

MSF ARC (MSF Advanced Riders Course)

1-day level 2 motorcycle training approved by HQMC. Class begins at 0645. Completing this training will satisfy the level 2 training requirement for new riders and will satisfy refresher training for experienced riders.

Total Control IRC (Intermediate Riding Clinic)

1-day level 2 motorcycle training approved by HQMC. Class begins at 0645. Completing this training will satisfy the level 2 training requirement for new riders and will satisfy refresher training for experienced riders.

Level 3 Motorcycle Safety Training

CSS ARTD (California Superbike School Advanced Rider Track Day)
YCRS (Yamaha Champions Riding School) 
MSF CRC (Circuit Riders Course)
Total Control ARC level 1 & 2, etc.

1-day level 3 motorcycle training approved by HQMC. Class begins at 0730. Completing this course will satisfy required refresher training for experienced riders. Riders must have completed level 2 and should have 1 year (~3,000 miles) of riding experience.

Riders wishing to enroll in motorcycle training must do so through their Motorcycle Mentorship Program President. MMP Presidents can enroll riders through the MCAS Miramar Safety SharePoint.

Offroad/Dirt Safety Training

MSF ATV Rider Course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation All-Terrain Vehicle Rider Course)

ATV training approved by HQMC. This training is required for all military and civilian employees that are operate an ATV as part of their duties. Active-Duty and Reserve may take this course recreationally. Retirees and dependents of active members cannot enroll using this application and will need to call with questions about attending. Students must provide their own ATV for this training.

MSF DBS (Dirt Bike School)

Offroad motorcycle (dirt bike) training approved by HQMC. This training is required for all military and civilian employees that are required to operate an offroad motorcycle as part of their duties. Active-Duty and Reserve may take this course recreationally. Retirees and dependents of active members cannot enroll using this application and will need to call with questions about attending. Students must provide their own offroad motorcycle.

ROHVA (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association)

Side-by-side, UTV, ROHV training approved by HQMC. This training is required for all military and civilian employees that operate an ROHV as part of their duties (see StaO 5100.1, Ch.26 for definition of ROHV). Active-Duty and Reserve may take this course recreationally. Retirees and dependents of active members cannot enroll using this application and will need to call with questions about attending. Students must provide their own ROHV with a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio of student to ROHV.

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Driver’s Awareness Training (Alive @ 25)

All personnel under the age of 26 must complete this training within 60 days of checking in to their first command. This training is also offered on MarineNet (CMCSDDAT01). Signing up for this in-person training satisfies the requirement; training completion must be manually entered into MCTIMS through unit S-3.

Remedial Driver Training (Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving)

This training is required for all personnel who have been convicted of moving traffic violations, been found at fault in a traffic accident while driving a government vehicle or personal vehicle or otherwise shown by their actions that their driving habits/attitudes warrant additional attention. Personnel are often required to take this training by the Station Magistrate to restore driving privileges on Station.

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