FLASH articles from January 2004

FLASH archives from January 2004

Private motor vehicle accidents.
January 1, 2004... Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are still the number one non-combat killer of our Sailors and Marines. The CNO has directed Navy's leadership to reduce the Private Motor Vehicle (PMV) mishap rate by 50% in FY 2005. Commands that are proactive in...

Equipment guide lists are key to success.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Over the past year, electrical surveyors have observed a disturbing trend during numerous submarine safety surveys, the steady deterioration of our electrical safety programs. Section 300-2.7.3 of NSTM 300 and Chapter B-7 of OPNAVINST 5100.19D...

Improperly dead-ended cables, ready to strike!(submarines)
January 1, 2004... It is often stated that the work is not done until all of the paperwork is done. However, in some cases the paperwork gets done, but all of the work does not. A prime example of this problem is the increase in the number of improperly...

Something old, something new.(submarines)
January 1, 2004... First of all, the something old, "fair winds and following seas" to MMCS(SS) Ron Downham and thank you for all the work you have done for Damage Control while at the Safety Center. For the new, I am MMC(SS) Robert Morrow reporting from the USS...

Keep your hands to yourself: five tips for preventing amputations and other injuries.(submarines)
January 1, 2004... All of us can relate to the need for protecting our hands. No matter what product you make or service you provide, at some point hand protection will be required. If you don't believe that your hands and fingers are important, try working...

How's your temperature?
January 1, 2004... During the last 6 months, our surveyors have uncovered a persistent problem regarding the bi-metallic thermometers and improper recording of temperatures of the countermeasures locker. IAW paragraph 5-4.1.e of NAVSEA OP 4 Rev. 7, magazines...

Wescodyne.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... For those of us who have not been at a sea command for a few years, networking with old and new shipmates remains, and will continue to be, our most valuable resource for information upon our return to sea. Here is something that I received via...

Changes for calcium hypochlorite.(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... There have been some changes to Calcium hypochlorite from 2 years ago that we, at the Safety Center, are just now finding out about. Apparently, it is no longer a Type II hazardous material and is NOW a Type I hazardous material. What does that...

Life saving (Reverse Osmosis Desalinator).(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Submarines that have had the modifications for SEIE (Submarine Escape Immersion Ensemble), final PMS requirements have arrived for the four reverse osmosis desalinators that accompany the modification. PMS FR 1-04 introduced MIP 5315/016 for...

Editor's thoughts.
January 1, 2004... This last quarter has been a busy period for our section as we were out conducting safety surveys and presenting ORM to boats on the east coast. One of the most asked questions we are asked by Commanding Officers is "How do we compare to other...

Mk 1 float coat PMS. Which MIP are you using?(submarines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... After looking over the FR 1-04 PMS hull-to-MIP listing, I have noticed several boats using the incorrect MIP for the Sterns MK 1 float coat. AEL 2-330013101 (submarine life preservers) authorizes only the new Sterns MK 1 float coat for...

Hail and farewell.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... We would like to welcome aboard MMC(SS) Robert (Bobby) Morrow to the Damage Control section of the submarine division here at the Naval Safety Center. MMC Morrow's 15 years of submarine Damage Control, Auxiliary Division, and PMT experience and...

Eye wash stations.
January 1, 2004... Eye wash stations and portable eye wash bottles are an item onboard our submarines that don't seem important until they are needed. The significance of maintaining eye wash stations (fixed and portable) in a perfect working conditions and...