MCO 5100.8 governs Marine Corps occupational safety and health policy across operational, training, working, and off-duty environments.
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It establishes requirements for risk management, safety training, mishap reporting, inspections, hazard assessment, and control measures. It also addresses comprehensive OSH Programs, safety offices, facilities, and local implementing guidance.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to all Marine Corps activities, including nonappropriated fund activities and operations that are under the sponsorship of the Marine Corps Community Services program (MCCS) Director or unit MCCS officers for the purposes of morale, welfare and recreation.
All Marines will use operational risk management for operational, training, and on- and off-duty activities through a proactive command safety program. (paragraph 4)
Safety training, standing operating procedures (SOPs), and mishap reporting and investigation requirements for all mishaps shall be in accordance with references (h) and (m). (paragraph 4)
Provide training to personnel that meets approved curricula. Include basic safety training for the activity or evolution to be conducted and specific safety training for high-risk operations. (paragraph 4)
That all facilities aboard the installation receive an annual safety inspection that meets the minimum requirements of this Order and reference (m). (paragraph 4)
All subordinate commands must receive an oversight safety inspection or survey at least triennially. (paragraph 4)