scope:

Applicability and Scope.

The responsibilities assigned by this instruction apply to weight handling functions at Navy shore activities. This instruction neither alters Naval Safety Center responsibilities nor supersedes the special weight handling requirements of programs, such as the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Strategic Systems Program, which have separate responsibilities and authorities.

Purpose.

a. To establish and maintain a safe and effective weight handling program at Navy shore activities.

b. To assign to the Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (COMNAVFACENGCOM) responsibility for the direction and oversight of all matters pertaining to the Navy's weight handling program at Navy shore activities, including development and maintenance of policy, training requirements, auditing for compliance with weight handling program requirements, providing in-service technical support, and acquiring weight handling equipment.

c. To define the responsibilities of other Navy shore activities in support of the weight handling program.