FLASH articles from June 2002

FLASH archives from June 2002

Editor's thought.
June 1, 2002... This issue is my first as editor and it will be a challenge to fill my predecessors shoes. I hope to continue to bring to you the most current information available. I encourage all of you to provide me with your comments, suggestions or...

Where o' where did my periscope go!(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Recently three submarines experienced catastrophic damage to periscopes when poor maintenance practices and supervisory follow-up caused the periscopes to fall the entire distance into the scope well and impact the periscope bumper assembly....

Operational risk management.
June 1, 2002... Background All naval missions, as well as daily routines, involve risk. Everything we do, both on and off-duty, requires some degree of decision making that includes risk assessment and risk management. The naval vision is to develop an...

Heat stress program requirements.
June 1, 2002... Here's some information to keep you up to speed on the requirements of the heat stress program contained in OPNAVINST 5100.19D w/ch1. The information, addressing placement of hanging dry-bulb thermometers, is provided so you can ensure your DB...

The line on float lines.
June 1, 2002... The first impression any visitor gets of your ship is the appearance of topside. If topside is squared away, the ship is probably squared away; if topside is a mess.... Well, you get the picture. One of the most visible items topside is the...

Sterns MK 1 life preservers.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The safety center has recently received numerous inquiries concerning the new types of life preservers. When your MK 5 AIULP, old style MILSPEC MK 1 and Kapok life preservers begin to wear out, you can replace them with new commercial Sterns MK...

The Chickenhead Award.(harzadous substances)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Chickenhead Award is dedicated to those unexplained and sometimes even bizarre items we have seen during our travels. If you would like to submit photos for Chickenhead Award consideration, contact me at (757) 444-3520 Ext. 7091 (DSN 564),...