Who must you have authorization from to operate equipment with defective safety devices?

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Who must you have authorization from to operate equipment with defective safety devices?

When a safety device is defective, you may not operate the equipment until the person with ultimate responsibility for safety on the unit approves it. The Commanding Officer is the one who assesses the risk, ensures proper temporary controls or repairs are in place, and gives the final authorization to proceed. The Safety Officer provides safety guidance but does not grant the final operating permission. The Electrician's Mate handles repairs and verification, but cannot authorize operation with a defect. The Leading Petty Officer supervises work but does not hold the final safety authorization.

When a safety device is defective, you may not operate the equipment until the person with ultimate responsibility for safety on the unit approves it. The Commanding Officer is the one who assesses the risk, ensures proper temporary controls or repairs are in place, and gives the final authorization to proceed. The Safety Officer provides safety guidance but does not grant the final operating permission. The Electrician's Mate handles repairs and verification, but cannot authorize operation with a defect. The Leading Petty Officer supervises work but does not hold the final safety authorization.

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