FLASH articles from April 2011

FLASH archives from April 2011

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April 1, 2011... HOW AM I GOING TO MOUNT ALL THIS IN MY RACK??? LIGHT SMD... THIS SHOULD WORK. I WAS THIS CLOSE... MM1(SS) Turner

Leadership though follow-up.
April 1, 2011... Whose fault is it when our Sailors do not complete their work correctly? It is becoming all too common to find basic maintenance, tag-outs, and watch standing principles not fully met. A MRC is considered the minimum maintenance required to...

PMS monitoring.
April 1, 2011... A. I conduct MRC monitoring on equipment with consistently poor readiness conditions as found during safety surveys. NSC advises your command via message what MRC's will be monitored and requests that the ship select the maintenance performer...

Top Damage Control significant issues.
April 1, 2011... Well, half the year has passed us by and I have seen improvements in many of the Damage Control areas but a decline in some other areas. The following items are more than just your typical discrepancies, they are consistent and significant...

MK-1 commercial auto inflatable life vest CONAX inflator.
April 1, 2011... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During recent surveys, I talked with Sailors who recommended information be provided on determination of service life for CONAX inflators. So, in the sprit of FLASH suggestions, here is the information . AEL 2330013101...

Ammunition far side signs.
April 1, 2011... 62% of the submarines surveyed are not fully accomplishing the daily MRC associated with the "Ammunition Far Side" sign for the small arms locker. The sign should be located under the small arms locker on the torpedo room starboard side in the...

Heat stress monitor.
April 1, 2011... COMNAVSAFECEN 041532Z Mar 11 Afloat Safety Advisory 2-11 - Heat Stress Meter Clarification, the model RSS-220 Heat Stress Meter is no longer manufactured, is no longer in the Navy Supply System, and replacement parts are not available. If you...

Garbage grinder and vibration detection bracket.
April 1, 2011... During the past six months, our surveyors have uncovered a persistent problem regarding potential electrical shock hazards associated with the galley garbage grinder and vibration detection bracket. A&I N3399 is guidance on the proper...

E Blast: the latest from the Naval Safety Center.
April 1, 2011... June 2011 Summer Safety Campaign: As you receive this, Memorial Day stand-downs and the official arrival of summer have kicked off our annual summer safety campaign. The link to this year's resources is top dead center on our website main...