FLASH articles from October 2004

FLASH archives from October 2004

'Tis the season for traffic safety awareness.(services of The Safety Center )(Traffic Safety Across America)
October 1, 2004... Statistically speaking, the holiday season is one of the most hazardous times to be on the road. Whether you're heading all the way to Grandma's house for some of her mouth-watering oyster dressing or just down the road to the 7-11 for a pack...

N.K.O. your safety.(Navy Knowledge Online )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... If any of you have used the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) website, you know what a valuable tool it can be in planning and managing your career. But, did you also know that NKO is a valuable safety tool as well? NKO has several safety-related...

Machine shop safety.
October 1, 2004... The submarine machine shop can prove to be an invaluable asset when the ship is underway and repairs are critical. Unfortunately, until it's a critical priority, we do not spend time ensuring that the drill press, lathe, and grinders are...

How does a fire start in a TDU can?(Submarine Firefighting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Here is the scenario. Light smoke was emanating from a TDU can that had just been compacted. A CO2 fire extinguisher was expended and the smoke dissipated, only to return thirty seconds later. More CO2 was expended with two fire hoses standing...

Hail and farewell.(Code 30 Afloat Safety Programs Directorate)(Afloat Training Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Code 38 Welcome aboard to Commander Richard McClellan. CDR McClellan is taking over for CDR Richard Martel as Code 30 Afloat Safety Programs Directorate. CDR Martel has transferred to Afloat Training Group (ATG). CDR McClellan reports to...

Editorial.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... Welcome to FY 2005! The opportunity to improve our safety posture to meet the goal of "50% Reduction in Mishaps" will only be achievable through supervisory diligence and involvement by the chiefs quarters, perseverance in training our junior...