when using electrical equipment should emphasize the following   points: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always   visually   inspect   portable   electrical equipment before you use it. Look for damaged plugs, frayed cords, broken or missing ground connections, and the like. Never use portable electrical equipment if there is reason to believe it might be defective. Have it  tested  by  authorized  personnel. Make no repairs. Do  not  use  any  personal  portable  electrical equipment  aboard  ship  unless  it  has  been inspected  and  approved. Always  report  any  shock  you  receive  from electrical  equipment,  regardless  of  how  slight. PROMOTING SAFETY Promoting  safety  within  the  electronics  division  or on the ship in general will require that you, the ET1 and ETC, become safety conscious to the point that you automatically consider safety in every job or operation. Through  the  use  of  safety  reminders  and  by  your personal example, you will pass safety consciousness on to other personnel. You must be thoroughly familiar with OPNAVINST  5100.19,  Navy  Safety  precautions  for Forces  Aflat,  and  Naval  Ship’s  Technical  Manual, chapter 400. These are the primary sources of safety rules  and  regulations.  Good  information  concerning safety is also given in the  EIMB,  General  NAVSEA SE000-00-EIM-100. SECURITY Security of the United States, in general, and of naval operations, in particular, depends in part upon success in safeguarding classified information. All ETs must  be  security  conscious  to  the  point  that  they automatically  exercise  proper  discretion  in  performing their duties and do not think of security of information as  something  separate  and  apart  from  other  matters.  In this way, security of classified information becomes a natural element of every task and not an additional burden. You should be thoroughly familiar with the Department of the Navy Information and Personnel Security  program  Regulation,  OPNAVINST  5510.1. Following its guidance should be second nature to you. SPACE UPKEEP AND CLEANLINESS Upkeep  and  cleanliness  of  spaces  is  a  very important in the electronics division. The safety and operation  of  equipment  depend  on  correct  and  routine upkeep. As a senior petty officer, you should ensure that all spaces are always in excellent shape, with tools properly  stowed  and  equipment  properly  mounted  and covered. The upkeep of spaces should be a daily routine regardless  of  priorities.  Sometimes  equipment  repairs  or other unforeseen events dictate maintenance; however, space upkeep and cleanliness should not be forgotten. Dangers  of  fire,  damage  control,  safety  of personnel,  the  possibility  of  equipment  filters  clogging up  because  of  dirty  space,  and  many  other  reasons dictate that your spaces should be kept up and should remain clean. REFERENCES Department  of  the  Navy  Directives  Issuance  System Consolidated  Subject  Index,   NAVPUBINST 5215.1, Washington, D. C., 1990. Format  and  Procedures  for  Validation  of  Enlisted Distribution   and   Verification   Report   (EDVR), NAVMILPERSCOMINST   1080.1,   EPMAC   31, Naval  Military  Personnel  Command,  Washington, D.C., 1989. Guide  for  User  Maintenance  of  NAVSEA  Technical Manual,  S005-AA-GYD-030/TMMP,   Naval   Sea Systems Command, Washington, D. C., 1988. Navy Stock List of Publications and Forms, NAVSUP 2002,  Navy  Publications  and  Forms  Center, Philadelphia,  Penn.,  Microfiche. Ship  Configuration  and  Logistics  Support  Information System,  NAVSEA   Technical   Specification 9090-700A,  Naval  Sea  Systems  Command, Washington,  D.C.,  1988. 2-25