FLASH articles from January 2003

FLASH archives from January 2003

Editor's thought.
January 1, 2003... After this issue of FLASH, we no longer will mail FLASH to shore-based commands that have Internet access. We will post the new issues of FLASH on the Naval Safety Center web site at www.safetycenter.navy.mil. If you want us to notify you of...

Correction to FLASH.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2003... CORRECTION TO FLASH (Oct 02-Dec 02): In the article, "Nothing is Ever What it Seems!" page 4, the five-buckle EAB harness had an incorrect part number listed for AEL 2-330023047. The correct part number is 805017.

Combat systems deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Combat Systems PMS completion statistics from '01 to '02 increased from 83% to 92%. Those of you in the fleet who contributed to this we give a BZ. The three areas of concern are listed below. * Is the dummy/drill ammunition segregated from...

Damage control deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Are the OBA latches positive locking and guide rods straight? Submarines surveyed have had more than 40-50% of OBAs placed out of commission (OOC). These problems were unknown to the crew because the guide rods are misaligned, bent, and even...

Deck deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Is MRC 5832/012 Q-1 being performed on all MK-5 AIULPs? The answer to this question is a resounding, "NO!" During FY 2001 the non-completion rate for this MRC was 41%. In FY 2002 the non-completion rate rose to 68%! Someone is going to fall...

Diving deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Over the past year, we have been providing diving assistance with submarine safety surveys. Listed below are the top discrepancies we have seen. * Do service record entries (Page 4s) properly document diver re-qualification? Solution:...

Electrical deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Shipboard portable electrical equipment not being safety checked IAW PMS. Solution: Ensure that all shipboard portable electrical equipment is safety checked and all EGLs are current and up-to-date. (This item has made the most common...

General departmental deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Are there any electrical or electronic shock hazards in personal bunks? Solution: Do not make alterations to bunk lighting. If you need to add an electrical receptacle in your bunk, submit a LAR and, if approved, install it in accordance...

Mechanical deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Bench grinders are in general disrepair (e.g., tool rests and grinding wheel hoods not adjusted properly, nonskid area not adequate, safety precautions not posted, non-shatter eye shields loose/broken/missing, light bulbs missing, electrical...

Safety officer deficiencies.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... * Does the safety officer have a copy of the NAVOSH deficiency abatement plan (NAVOSHDAP)? Solution: The safety officer can place in a binder the CSMP Option D printout (safety-related jobs only), the zone inspection program sheets that...

Medical department deficiencies.(submarines)
January 1, 2003... A review of the data collected during the safety surveys of CY 2002 has shown a continuing trend in a couple areas of the medical departments review. These areas, heat stress, WBGT PQS, and personal eye wash bottles, were commented on in FLASH...

Welcome aboard.
January 1, 2003... Welcome aboard to ETC(SS) Bryan C. White. Chief White reports to the Naval Safety Center as electric and mechanical systems safety surveyor in Code 38. Chief White's previous duty stations include: DSRV Mystic; Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard/IMF;...

From the editor.
January 1, 2003... This issue of FLASH is dedicated to the most frequently found deficiencies in each subject area during surveys of the submarine force for calendar year 2003. Route for Safeties Sake CO-- ENG-- DCA-- 3MC-- XO-- CSO--...

Traffic safety past five years.(submarine safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Here are just a few lines to shine a light on how the submarine force has been doing in traffic safety. In the last five years the Naval Safety Center has received fifty-seven submarine motor vehicle mishap reports. The breakout by submarine...

Deck recurring deficiencies.(submarine safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Lack of PMS continues to be the root cause of all deck department safety survey discrepancies. Most notably, 100% of all submarines surveyed in 2003 failed to secure the SEIE storage lockers IAW MIP 5940/004 (A-1R). The requirement states that...

Safety officer recurring deficiencies.(submarine safety officers)
January 1, 2003... Submarine safety officers continue to struggle with meeting the intentions of OPNAVINST 5100.19D administrative requirements. Most notably, sixty-four percent of ships surveyed in 2003 had no NAVOSH deficiency abatement plan (item A101 of our...

Damage control recurring deficiencies.(safety regulations, training, manuals)
January 1, 2003... The first thing anyone trying to get better does is figure out what is not currently working. It is even easier is to learn from another's mistakes, because we all know how messed up other people's programs are. In the spirit of letting others...

Combat systems recurring deficiencies.
January 1, 2003... Each year we, at the Naval Safety Center (NSC), have the misfortune of reviewing the statistics, and write about the year in review as it pertains to reoccurring deficiencies. Sadly one of our top combat systems deficiencies has been on this...

Diving recurring deficiencies.(United States Navy)
January 1, 2003... Diving safety surveys performed this past year have identified several recurring discrepancies in the following three areas: 1. Administration 2. Training 3. Scuba This article will address the common discrepancies identified...

Hazardous material control and management recurring deficiencies.(naval ship safety)
January 1, 2003... The main culprit involved in the recurring deficiencies noted for hazardous material (HM) control and management programs are inattention to detail in meeting the requirements from HM labeling and stowage. Seventy-nine percent of the ships...

Mechanical recurring deficiencies.(submarine safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In 2003, we surveyed fourteen submarines for mechanical safety. From those surveys, the three top recurring deficiencies were improper steam kettle maintenance, non-ferrous material evident in the grinding wheels of bench grinders, and face...

Medical recurring deficiencies.(submarine safety)
January 1, 2003... Over the past year I have performed numerous safety surveys from Kings Bay to Pearl Harbor. The TOP THREE medical department recurring deficiencies have all been addressed in previous issues of FLASH. Since the FLASH has gone to electronic...

Electrical recurring deficiencies.(submarines, electrical safety)
January 1, 2003... Submarine electrical rates continue to toil to produce effective electrical safety programs. The areas of most concern and reoccurrence are with electrical safety checks of personal portable electrical/electronic equipment, power strips, and...

Afloat safety climate assessment survey.(submarine safety survey)
January 1, 2003... To date, 2,295 submarine Sailors have taken the afloat safety climate assessment survey, nineteen submarines have completed the survey, and three submarines are taking the survey now. SUBFOR 1. The afloat safety officer position is a...