How safe is your neighborhood?(safe park proves unsafe)

Publication: Sea&Shore

Publication Date: 22-SEP-05

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COPYRIGHT 2005 U.S. Navy Safety Center

Those of us who daily operate in dangerous environments, such as the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during flight operations, are well aware of the hazards associated with the job. In this environment, safety is No. 1--and rightly so. All hands constantly must be vigilant to prevent injuries and death.

Because the flight deck is a dangerous place, commands go to great lengths to spread the safety message, whether it's through safety stand-downs, familiarization, or briefings to aircrews. On the other hand, most people tend to relax their guard while at home. Gone are the deafening jet blasts that send flight-deck personnel ducking for cover. Also gone are the nearly invisible prop arcs that threaten life and limb. Life in most of our...

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