Who evaluates for sight hazards not previously evaluated?

• A. Commanding Officer
• B. Safety Officer
• C. Unit Coordinator
• D. Enlisted personnel

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that safety evaluations, including eye-safety hazards, are managed by the person designated to oversee the safety program. The Safety Officer is responsible for identifying and assessing hazards, reviewing new tasks or changes, and determining if there are any sight hazards that haven’t been evaluated before. When a new piece of equipment, procedure, or environment is introduced, or after an incident, a re-evaluation is necessary to catch hazards that weren’t previously recognized. The Safety Officer has the training, authority, and process to conduct these assessments, compile findings, and implement protective measures like proper eye protection and training.

While the Commanding Officer oversees the overall safety program and accountability, they rely on the Safety Officer to perform the technical hazard evaluations. Unit coordinators and enlisted personnel play important roles in reporting hazards and following safety practices, but they aren’t the primary evaluators responsible for conducting formal hazard assessments.