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Please disseminate this vital on- and off-duty safety guidance across your commands and organizations today to preserve combat power and protect personnel. If you or your team are unable to open the article links embedded within the PDF above, please utilize the links provided below.
PROFILE OF A CASUALTY
Preventable cold-weather injuries threaten combat readiness, but leaders can protect their Soldiers by identifying high-risk personnel. The typical victim is a young male Soldier from a warm climate. Discover how the buddy system and active leadership defeat winter hazards. Read the full article to keep your Soldiers safe in the field.
AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS
A postflight inspection on an AH-64E revealed a loose panel fastener that could have caused a catastrophic flight emergency. Discover how this aircrew beat complacency and operational pressure to uphold rigorous maintenance standards.
WINTERIZING MOTORCYCLES
Properly preparing your motorcycle for winter storage saves time, headaches and money. Follow these eight simple steps to thoroughly protect your bike, ensuring an easy start when the riding season returns.
GOT LASERS? GET QUALIFIED TO BE A LASER SAFETY OFFICER!
Qualification only takes about an hour by completing the Laser Safety Officer course on ATIS Education. To enroll and get access, contact [email protected]. Do you have electromagnetic field (EMF) devices and need to qualify as a nonionizing radiation safety officer (NRSO)? Ask the registrars to also add on that course, as both are required for full NRSO qualification. For the most up-to-date radiation safety resources and information, visit the link below.
https://safety.army.mil/radiation
FIRE PREVENTION
Preventable fires cost the Army lives and millions of dollars in equipment losses. Protect your unit by utilizing the USACRC website’s fire prevention page to train Soldiers on safely operating space heaters, avoiding overloaded outlets and establishing clear escape plans. These simple safeguards save lives and preserve readiness. Click the following link to check it out today!
https://safety.army.mil/ON-DUTY/Military-Operations-and-Training/Fire-Prevention
SHARE YOUR STORY
Do you have an important story to share? If so, Risk Management wants to hear from you. We need your ground, aviation, workplace and off-duty safety articles. Don’t worry if you aren’t a professional writer. Our editors will help polish your draft to perfection. Just share what you know using our easy online form. Your unique experience and lessons learned might save a fellow Soldier’s life. Click the following link to submit your story:
https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/Risk-Management-Magazine/Tell-Your-Story-Form
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