FLASH articles from October 2002

FLASH archives from October 2002

Editor's note.
October 1, 2002... After the upcoming January/February FLASH, we no longer will mail FLASH to shore based commands that have a .mil domain. We will post the new issues of FLASH (as always) on the Naval Safety Center web site at www.safetycenter.navy.mil. If you...

The latest word on tactical vests.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Once again force protection tactical vests are in the headlines. IAW messages COMSUBLANT 190905Z NOV 02 (NOTAL) and COMSUBPAC 112309Z DEC 02 (NOTAL) suspend the use of tactical vests. Furthermore, the vest is to be removed from the physical...

MK 5 auto-inflatable utility life preserver.(MK 1 float coat )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The MK 5 AIULP has been in service for many years and is now approaching the end of its service life. The new MK 1 float coat is replacing it. During this quarter's safety surveys, an alarming trend has surfaced with regard to the lack of PMS...

AFFF bracket rubber bumpers.
October 1, 2002... In FLASH (Feb-Mar 2001) an incorrect phone number was listed for the AMEREX Corp for ordering rubber bumpers for the fire extinguisher brackets. The correct phone number is (205) 655-3271. Make sure your RPPOs change this number in their...

Bilge lighting update.(submarine safety)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspection teams have noted a problem with bilge lighting. The same issue had been identified by several submarine safety surveys. As a result, COMSUBPAC 211504Z NOV 02 (NOTAL) advises the following...

Escape trunk battle lanterns.(standards)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Have you ever had to replace an escape trunk battle lantern? During recent submarine safety surveys, I have encountered several improperly modified battle lanterns. When a new battle lantern is received, several modifications need to be...

Blue-shirts: work the boat.(operational risk management )
October 1, 2002... Let me start by saying that this article is not meant to point fingers at anyone. This article is intended to be read by the "blue-shirts" in the hopes of maybe opening some eyes and refocusing on their objectives. During my survey and ORM...

Nothing is ever what it seems!(emergency air breathing equipment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In the FLASH (Jul-Sep 2000) we featured the new and improved MSA "Ultra Elite" EAB. Well, come to find out, now that they're finally making it to the boats, MSA installed an unauthorized head harness. The EAB can be found with MSA part number...

"Coming soon to your boat: SHIMS SR-1".(Submarine Hazardous Material Inventory and Management System, Service Release 1)
October 1, 2002... In an effort to continue building upon recent improvements in submarine Hazardous Materials Control and Management (HMC&M) that began with fleet-wide implementation of the Submarine Hazardous Material Inventory and Management System (SHIMS) in...

Submarine safety officer notice.(Web site)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The submarine safety officer course availability can be found at the following link: http://www.norva.navy.mil/navosh/ course3fy03.cfm?ID=Submarine%20Safety%20Officer.

How to sanitize fresh fruits and vegetables.
October 1, 2002... Recently, the Naval Environmental Health Center (NEHC) informed us that the sanitizing procedures for fresh produce outlined in CSL/CSP INST 6000.2C must be changed. Article 6.1.5.b.(4) directs the use of a 25 ppm solution of Wescodyne for...

Submarine life preservers.(Sterns MK 1 float coat )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... We now have an updated AEL for all authorized submarine life preservers. AEL 2-330013101 was recently updated to reflect the addition of the new Sterns MK 1 float coat and the new Sterns inherently buoyant life preserver. Note (1) of the AEL...

Hail and farewell.(Naval Safety Center, combat systems and deck safety surveyor )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Welcome aboard to MMC(SS) Edwin J. Nixson. Chief Nixson reports to the Naval Safety Center as combat systems and deck safety surveyor in Code 38. Chief Nixson's previous duty stations include: USS Dallas (SSN 700); USS Norfolk (SSN 714); NAS...