Navy shore regions, activities and commands, commanders, commanding officers, directors and officers in charge are required to issue an OSH policy statement adopting and enhancing/ expanding the policy established in OPNAVINST 5100.23 (series) three months after assumption of command and disseminate it to all personnel. Regions and activities shall accomplish this by posting the policy statement on all official bulletin boards and by other means as appropriate, such as publication in base newspapers, new employee indoctrination, safety videotapes, etc. The policy statement shall reflect your Commanding Officer's commitment to safety and to programs that prevent or minimize occupational mishaps.

For CNRMA activities, read RADM Townsend G. "Tim" Alexander, Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic's official OSH Policy Statement.