Which role best fits the description: supervises safety issues for the division and investigates mishaps?

• A. Division Safety Officer
• B. Commanding Officer
• C. Departmental Safety Officer
• D. Division Safety Petty Officer

Answer: (A)

Supervising the division’s safety program and leading mishap investigations is the role dedicated to overseeing safety at that level. The Division Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating safety issues within the division, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and conducting or guiding investigations into mishaps to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. This aligns the division’s daily operations with safety requirements and provides a clear point of accountability for safety. The Commanding Officer holds overall command authority but relies on safety staff for day-to-day safety management; the Departmental Safety Officer handles safety for a broader department across multiple divisions; the Division Safety Petty Officer typically provides support rather than serving as the primary supervisor of division safety.