Course Description
The Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course provides instruction on basic concepts/techniques for managing unit-level Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs, hazard identification and controls, and conducting unit safety inspections. The course includes an introduction to the Marine Corps Safety Program and OSHA; application of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910); personal protective equipment (PPE); hazard recognition and mitigation; risk management; unit safety inspections; mishap investigation fundamentals; and mishap reporting procedures.
Target Audience
The target population for GSM includes USMC/USN E-6 to E-8 and O-1 to O-5 or GS civilian equivalent appointed in writing as their command’s Ground Safety Officer/Ground Safety Manager. All personnel must have at least 12 months remaining in their billet from the course completion date.
Note: Personnel submitted who do not meet the rank requirement may be given consideration based on command circ*mstance i.e. reserve or Inspector and Instructor (I&I) assignment. Contact the installation GSM course coordinator point of contact for consideration and details.
Course Locations
The Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course is conducted at the seven(7) Installation Safety Offices (GSM Schoolhouses) listed below.
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MCB Quantico
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MCB Camp Lejeune
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MCB Camp Pendleton
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MARFORRES (New Orleans)
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MCB Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay)
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MCB Japan (Okinawa)
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MCAS Iwakuni (New Location!)
Course Schedule
FY 2023
FY23 GSM Schedule
FY 2024
FY24 GSM Schedule
Note:For registration and course information, reach out to the location points of contact listed on the GSM schedule.
Required registration Information
You will need the following information to register:
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Name/Rank
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EDIPI/ Last 4 of SSN
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Billet Assigned (must provide a copy of your written appointment letter to course manager)
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Location (Command)
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Contact Information (Address, Phone, Email)
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Rotation Date
USMC
MarineNet
The following Ground Safety training courses (course code) are available on MarineNet:
Range Safety
Range Safety (RTAMRSOCAA)
Risk Management
USMC Civilians (SDRMGTCIV0)
Private-Lance Corporal (SDRMGTE130)
Senior Leaders (SDRMGTSEN0)
Small UnitLeaders (SDRMGTSUL0)
Mishap Library - Additional Resource on MarineNet
SafetyBest Practices- Communities Page - Additional Resource on MarineNet
Safety Best Practices - Communities Page (CAC Enabled)
NAVY
Naval Safety Command - Risk Management Information (RMI) Help
Risk Management Information (RMI) - NSC
My Navy Portal - MarineNet Equivalent - Replaced Navy Knowledge Online (NKO)
Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN)
COURSE REFERENCES
GSM-100: Intro to Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
Public Law 91-596 - OSH Act (1970)
Executive Order 12196 -Federal Civilian Personnel
29 CFR 1960- Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee SOH Programs
29 CFR 1910 - General IndustryOSH Standards
DoDI 6055.01 -DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program
SECNAVINST 5100.10L - Navy Safety Program
MCO 5100.29(series) - Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
GSM-110: Intro to Unit Safety Management System (SMS)
Public Law 91-596 - OSH Act (1970)
Executive Order 12196 - Federal Civilian Personnel
29 CFR 1960- Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee SOH Programs
OPNAVINST 5100.23H - Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (June 2020)
MCO 5100.29(series) - Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
GSM-120: Risk Management
OPNAVINST 3500.39D - Operational Risk Management
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 2 - Risk Management
JP 3-0 w/ Ch 1 - Joint Operations (2018)
JP 5-0 - JointPlanning (2020)
MCWP 5-10 - Marine Corps Planning Process
GSM-310: Implement a Unit Safety Management System (SMS)
29 CFR 1910 - General IndustryOSH Standards
29 CFR 1960- Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee SOH Programs
OPNAVINST 5100.23H - Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (June 2020)
MCO 5100.29(series) - Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
MCO 5210.11(series) - Records Management
GSM-340: Unit Safety Inspection Program
29 CFR 1910 - General IndustryOSH Standards
DoDI 6055.01 -DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 1, Ch 6 - Safety Assurance
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 6, Ch 5 - Inspections and Investigations of Workplaces by SOH Officials(PENDING RELEASE)
OPNAVINST 5100.23H - Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program (June 2020)
UFC 4-721-10N w/ Ch 5 -Navy and Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing (2015)
GSM-350: Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Hazards
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 8 - Explosives Safety Management Program
NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010 (8th Ed) - Handling Ammunition and Explosives with Industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
MCDP 1-0 w/ Ch 1-3-Marine Corps Operations (2019)
DoDI 6055.01 -DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program
GSM-380: Expeditionary Safety
MCDP 1-0 w/ Ch 1-3-Marine Corps Operations (2019)
MCO 5100.29(series) - Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
OPNAVINST 3500.39D - Operational Risk Management
GSM-400: Mishap Reporting Requirements
29 CFR 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
DoDI 6055.07 w/ Ch 1 - Mishap Notification, Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping (2018)
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 9 / OPNAV M-5102.1 - Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual
Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Guide (2022)
MCO 5100.34(series) - Deadline Safety of Use Message (DSOUM) Instructions to Suspend Operations of Marine Corps Ground Equipment and Weapons Systems, Safety of Use Messages (SOUMs) and Maintenance Advisory Messages (MAMs)
GSM-410: Protecting Safety Information
DoDI 6055.07 w/ Ch 1 - Mishap Notification, Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping (2018)
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 9 / OPNAV M-5102.1 - Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual
GSM-420: Pre-Mishap Action Plans
DoDI 6055.07 w/ Ch 1 - Mishap Notification, Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping (2018)
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 9 / OPNAV M-5102.1 - Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual
Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Guide (2022)
GSM-440: Preparing Safety Reports
MCO 5100.29(series), Vol 9 / OPNAV M-5102.1 - Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual
Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Guide (2022)
TOOLBOX
Tools
Safety Commander's Update Brief (CUB)Quad Slide (Example)
Hazard Abatement Log (HAL) Template (Example)
Commander's Safety Handbook (3rd Ed - 19 Apr 2024)
Safety Management System (SMS) Requirements Tracker
Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Guide (2022)
Joint Risk Assessment Tool (JRAT) - (CAC Enabled)
Risk Management Information (RMI) - NSC
NAVMC 11401 - Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Condition Form
NAVMC 11509 - ANYMOUSE Form
Range Safety Pocket Guide (Feb 2024)
Industrial Hygiene Field Operations Manual (IHFOM)
OSHA Poster
INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Mishap Library - MarineNet (CAC Enabled)
Safety Best Practices - MarineNet Communities (CAC Enabled)
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
Ground Warrior Magazine - Ground Safety
Approach Magazine - Aviation Safety
Mech Magazine - Maintenance Safety
KEY REFERENCES
MCO 5100.29(series) - Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)
