FLASH articles from April 2007

FLASH archives from April 2007

Damage control.
April 1, 2007... First of all, fair winds and following seas to CWO2 Robert Morrow and thank you for all the work you have done for Submarine Damage Control, and the Submarine Auxiliary community. I am MMC/SS Fannin reporting from the USS Jefferson City...

Deck.
April 1, 2007... New Safety Harnesses are now approved for use onboard submarines. NAVSEA has approved the use of MSA or DBI Sala safety harnesses for use onboard submarines in message 280905Z JUN 07. Below is the message: REMARKS/1. NAVSEA 05P14 AND 04R...

Electrical safety checks for personal equipment.
April 1, 2007... I have fielded several questions and noted several discrepancies on recent surveys regarding electrical safety checks for personal portable electrical gear. Requirements for these checks can be found in several instructions and here are...

Private motor vehicles.
April 1, 2007... Private motor vehicle accidents continue to be the #1 killer of our Sailors, with excessive speed and fatigue being primary contributors. Motorcycle accidents are on the rise and should be of direct concern to all levels of the command....

Changes to 5100.19E.
April 1, 2007... A recent revision to the Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat has been signed (OPNAVINST 5100.19E). A pdf version of this manual can be found on the on the Naval Safety Center along with an executive summary of...

Effective COMNAVSAFECEN submarine safety advisories.
April 1, 2007... 17-00 201959Z DEC 00 Contract Liberty Boat (Water Taxi) Safety 1-06 031600Z JAN 06 Effective COMNAVSAFECEN Afloat Safety Advisories for Surface Ships and Submarines 2-06 021852Z AUG 06 Fire Resistant...