Safety Advisor January by JEBLCFS PAO

Volume 7, Issue 1

January 2012... A New Year Begins

Special points of interest:  Push, Don’t Pull…

Hmm...seems like it was just yesterday we were preparing for the Y2K debacle that never was…

 Invisible Killer

 Wipers ON? Inside this issue:

This is the time of year when many of us resolve to improve ourselves and clean 2 out the spare room, garage, etc.. Cleaning out the house is even easier if we are already in-shape...so as you begin to make that list of things that need to get done put these words at the top of your list “All Things in Moderation”.

- DoD Working Group News—Push, Don’t Pull! - The “Invisible” Killer - The Deficiency Corner - Wipers On? Headlights Should be on... - U.S. Consumer Product t Safety Commission Recalls & Product Safety News

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In other words, don’t embark on a crash diet, dive head-first into a new workout routine at your local gym or think you can clean out the garage, attic , etc. in one day. It took awhile to gain the weight, develop the couch potato phy5-6 sique, and acquire the accumulation of whazits, thingamajigs, and “seen on TV “ items you insisted you just had to have and have now taken over the spare room and garage. 4

- AAA Driver Improvement Program - Cut Your Flu Risk in Half

- Traffic Safety—MC Safety: BRC/ERC/MSRC

- Traffic Safety—MC PPE, Enrollment & Course Requirements - Safety Office Directory - On the Horizon "Just in case you find any mistakes, please remember they were put there for a purpose. We try to offer something for everyone. Some people are always looking for mistakes and we didn't want to disappoint you!"

Ease into the new diet and work-out routine and you will find it much easier to continue down the new path and begin to look forward to and like what you are doing.

Tackle the accumulation of “what was I thinking when I bought this” a few hours at a time instead of devoting the whole day or weekend to the task. It will 9 be easier to manage and your body will thank you later.

January’s… Distracted Driving Tip… 11 TEXT MSGS IN 11 MINS…IS THIS THE FINAL STRAW? WHEN WILL IT STOP???

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DoD Working Group News—Push, Don’t Pull! Safe Material Moving From the DoD Working Group News—Issue 124, December 2011. http://www.denix.osd.mil/ergoworkinggroup/

How Pulling Affects Your Body Ankle. The heel becomes a high target while pulling an object behind you. Hip. The hip is subject to a large amount of torque when you pull from the rear, making the joint prone to injury. Hamstring. The hamstrings are not very useful in propelling the body forward. Pulling can lead to chronic hamstring injuries. Lower Back. Notice the curve in your lower back as you pull a heavy load while walking. Neck. When you pull an object, you tend to use more of your neck muscles. This can also lead to pinched nerves that ultimately affect the entire arm. Since your cervical spine is home to eight pairs fo nerves that run down your arms, a pinch can lead to a lot of problems all the way down to your fingertips. Elbow. This is the forgotten joint, small and vulnerable to strain. Pulling places a large strain on the elbow and can lead to future injuries. Pain associated with this type of injury is much like carpal tunnel but in the elbow. If you have ever had “tennis elbow”, or “golfers elbow”, you can understand the pain. Shoulder. Pulling a load like this sets you up for failure down the road—you are asking for injury by asking your body to perform this way. Anyone who has ever pinched a nerve in their shoulder or torn a rotator cuff knows this pain.

Why Pushing is the Way to Go.  Pushing gives you more control over the object being moved—exerting higher push forces than pulling, with less effort.  You have the ability to use larger muscle groups for leverage, versus small muscle groups such as arms and shoulders.  You have better visibility when you push. When you pull, you tend to turn to look back at your load, making it possible to be blindsided to possible hazards. But not everything can be pushed so:  Ask for assistance—use teamwork.  Turn the pulling motion into a guided motion; have someone push from the rear when possible, to divide the heavy workload.  Lighten the load. Sizing Up a Load.  Always size up the load. Even a small box can hide a large amount of weight.  Never push a piece of equipment you cannot safely stop or maneuver.  If you cannot see around the item or cannot easily push it, two or more people may be required for the move. A fact sheet on how to safely perform pushing and pulling tasks, produced by the U.S. Army Institute of Public Health Ergonomics Program, is available at: http://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Rescource%20Library/Pushing%20Pulling%20FS%20880230511.pdf The content of this article was provided by the Ergonomics Team, Fleet Readiness Center East, Cherry Point, North Carolina. Special thanks to Alura McElvain, Safety Specialist

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The “Invisible” Killer What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by burning fuel. Therefore, any fuel-burning appliance in your home is a potential CO source.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the “invisible” killer. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas. Every Year more than 100 people in the United States die from unintentional When cooking or heating appliances are exposure to carbon monoxide associkept in good working order, they proated with consumer products. duce little CO. Improperly operating appliances can produce fatal CO concentrations in your home.

Running a car or generator in an attached garage can cause fatal CO poisoning in the home. So can running a generator or burning charcoal in the basement, crawl space, or living area of the home. Carbon monoxide clues you can see… - Rusting or water streaking on vent/ chimney - Loose or missing furnace panel Sooting - Debris or soot falling from chimney, fireplace, or appliances - Loose or disconnected vent/chimney, fireplace or appliance - Loose masonry on chimney - Moisture inside of windows Carbon monoxide clues you cannot see… - Internal appliance damage or malfunctioning components - Improper burning adjustments - Hidden blockage or damage in chimneys

detect hidden problems and correct these conditions. - CO poisoning symptoms have been experienced when you are home, but they lessen or disappear when you are away from home Warnings… - Never leave a car running in a garage even with the garage door open - Never run a generator in the home, garage or crawlspace. Opening doors and windows or using a fan will NOT prevent CO build-up in the home. When running a generator outdoors, keep it away from open windows and doors - Never burn charcoal in homes, tents, vehicles, or garages - Never install or service combustion appliances without proper knowledge, skills, and tools - Never put foil on the bottom of a gasoven because it interferes with combustion - Never operate an unvented gas-burning appliance in a closed room or in a room in which you are sleeping

Only a trained service technician can

Is this a problem in your work space? Let’s do something about it…

The Deficiency Corner

What should you do? Proper installation, operation and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances in the home is the most important factor in reducing the risk of CO poisoning. Make sure appliances are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the local codes. Most appliances should be installed by professionals. Always follow the appliance manufacturer’s directions for safe operation. Have the heating system (including chimneys & vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician. Examine vents and chimneys regularly for improper connections, visible cracks, rust, or stains. Look for problems that could indicate improper appliance operations: - Decreased hot water supply - Furnace unable to heat house or runs continuously - Sooting, especially on appliances/vents - Unfamiliar burning odor - Increased moisture inside of windows Operate portable generators outdoors and away from open doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to come indoors. In addition, install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO (cont’d on pg. 4)

Problem: Damage to cord insulation; cord has pulled away from electrical box.

Violation: 29CFR1910.303(b)(1) Examination, installation & use of equipment. (1) Examination. The employer shall ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

Solution: Remove the cord from use and dispose of; obtain a new cord.

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Wipers On? Headlights should be on... Code of Virginia § 46.2-1030 - When lights to be lighted; number of lights to be lighted at any time; use of warning light… A. Every vehicle in operation on a highway in the Commonwealth shall display lighted headlights and illuminating devices as required by this article (i) from sunset to sunrise, (ii) during any other time when, because of rain, smoke, fog, snow, sleet, insufficient light, or other unfavorable atmospheric conditions, visibility is reduced to a degree whereby persons or vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet, and (iii) whenever windshield wipers are in use as a result of fog, rain, sleet, or snow. The provisions of this subsection, however, shall not apply to instances when windshield wipers are used intermittently in misting rain, sleet, or snow.

The “Invisible” Killer (cont’d from page 3)

Symptoms of CO poisoning The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever) They include: - Headache

Safety at Work

- Fatigue - Shortness of breath - Nausea - Dizziness

Product Safety Commission pamphlet #CPSC-464.

If you suspect you are experiencing CO poisoning, get fresh air immediately. Leave the home and call for assistance from a neighbor’s home. You could lose consciousness and die from CO poisoning if you stay in the home. Get medical attention immediately and inform medical staff that CO poisoning is suspected. Call the Fire Department to determine when it is safe to reenter the home. (Information taken from US Consumer

Safety Funnies…

alarms with battery back-up in your home. Every home should have a CO alarm in the hallway near the bedrooms in each separate sleeping area. The CO alarms should be certified to the requirements of the most recent UL, IAS or CSA standard for CO alarms. Test your CO alarms frequently and replace dead batteries. A CO alarm can provide added protection, but is no substitute for proper installation, use and upkeep of appliances that are potential CO sources.

To report a dangerous product or a product related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. Consumers can obtain recall information at CPSC’s web site at http://www.cpsc.gov Consumers can report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission December 2011—January 2012 Recalls & Product Safety News The following information is excerpted from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website. Please visit their website http://www.cpsc.gov for additional recalls and information. Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at True Value Hardware Stores - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets. The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 284,000 (in the U.S.) & 13,200 (in Canada) Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears. The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Can-Am ATVs. The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft can crack and pieces can detach. Those pieces inside the DPS can block gears and cause limited steering ability, posing a loss of control hazard with risk of serious injury or death to the operator. Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 Car Seat Adapters. When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall. Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission & Health Canada, Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 (in the United States) and 260 (in Canada) Bugaboo Bee Strollers. The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products—Winter weather has arrived in much of the United States. Play it safe by checking if your cold weather-related products have been previously recalled before you use them this season. It could save your life or that of your family. BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 111,800 Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Battery Packs. The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Ice cream dippers. When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force, posing an impact injury hazard to nearby consumers. Naturalizer Recalls Women’s Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission& Health Canada, Naturalizer, of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 pairs (in the United States) and 700 pairs (in Canada) of Naturalizer “Dare” Women’s Dress Shoes. The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers **Pictures are for illustration purposes only in the Safety Advisor**

http://www.cpsc.gov

(Cont’d on pg. 6)

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission December 2011—January 2012 Recalls & Product Safety News (Cont’d from page 5) Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters. When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items. Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 600 golf cars. The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 elliptical exercise trainers. The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard. Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Triple Eight Distribution, Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 30,400 Bicycle helmets for children and youth. Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall. Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 cases of 5 Hour tea lights. The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 6-pc. LED flashlight sets. When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards. IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard—In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 169,000 (133,000 in the U.S. and 36,000 in Canada) ANTILOP high chairs. The high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child.

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AAA Driver Improvement Program Per OPNAVINST5100.12 series, Traffic Safety Instruction requires AAA Driver Improvement Training for all Navy military/DON civilian personnel who operate a government vehicle as their primary duty, or more than 8 hours per week as part of their incidental duties. (Includes leased/rented vehicles.) Military/Civilian personnel convicted of a serious moving traffic violation while operating a GMV (i.e., reckless driving, driving while impaired, speeding, following too close, failure to yield) or have been determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while on/off a DoD installation. Also applies to Military/ Civilian personnel driving a PMV on a DOD installation.

Military/Civilian personnel convicted of a serious moving violation while driving a PMV or determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while driving off-base shall attend required driver training/court mandated training at their own expense. 

Min. 6 personnel in attendance or class will be cancelled. Max. class size is 30 personnel.

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Classes meets 0730-1600. You must be present for the full course to receive a certificate.

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Info or questions please call

(757) 462-2199 or 444-3140. AAA Driver Improvement Courses taught on-base DO NOT qualify for VA DMV Points Reduction on your driving record. Personnel attending at the request of a civilian court should contact the court offices to ensure they will accept courses taught on base. For point reduction or information about off-base AAA courses, contact the local AAA Offices. Violation of provisions of this instruction (OPNAV 5100.12 series) by military personnel may be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Violations of the provisions of this instruction by civilian personnel may subject them to disciplinary action or administrative action under applicable civilian personnel instruction.

Cut Your Flu Risk in Half! Cold & Flu Prevention is in your hands… These tips can cut your risk in half. Wash you hands often (5x a day can help). - Use soap & water. Use a towel to turn off the faucet & open the door. - If there’s no water, use a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol. For even more protection make sure you get a flu vaccine. Stop the spread of germs. - Cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. - Disinfect solid surfaces at work & home often. (e.g. door knobs, TV remotes, etc.) - Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. - Avoid close contact with people who have a cold or the flu.

How can you tell if it’s a cold or the flu? Cold Symptoms develop slowly and are milder May Include: Fever up to 102oF

FLU

Symptoms come on sud- Get lots of rest, especially if denly and are more severe you have a fever. Rest helps your body fight illness. May Include: Drink lots of fluids; helps o loosen mucus. Fever over 102 F

Runny or stuffy nose

Stuffy nose sometimes

Mild fatigue

Extreme fatigue

Cough Slight muscle aches Mild headache Sore throat Sneezing Watery eyes Can last 2-14 days

Treating colds & the flu is about comfort.

Soothe sore throats by gargling with warm salt water. Or try throat sprays or lozenges.

Use saline (salt water) nose drops. Loosens mucus & moisMuscle aches, often severe tens tender skin insides your nose. Headache Avoid alcohol and tobacco. They make cold symptoms Nausea worse. Chills and sweats Call your doctor if you have flu Loss of appetite symptoms or are age 65+, pregnant, or have a chronic Can last 2-7 days, cough & medical condition; your illness fatigue may linger for 2-3 seems severe; you have a weeks young child with flu symptoms. Dry cough

Fact: Antibiotics do NOT work on cold or flu viruses!

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Traffic Safety Training—Motorcycle Safety BRC / ERC / MSRC / SMARTrainer Class Info / Rider Responsibilities Basic Rider Course (BRC): Is a

Riders enrolling in the MSRC must two-day course required for all Active have completed the MSF Basic Rider Course and provide proof of compleDuty Military who ride a MC on or off tion. base; and all DoD You DO NOT have to turn in your Civilian Personnel, Special Request Chit or BRC Card Riders taking the riding a MC on MSRC must have a prior to the date of your class. base. MC permit or Operator’s License. Successful complePlease take all documents to class tion of the BRC is with you. Personnel are to required prior to use their own MC’s enrolling in the ERC for the MSRC. or MSRC. Please retain your BRC card, it does NOT expire and you will The MSRC will satisfy the three year need it for future class enrollments. recertification requirement, however Area safety offices have a limited number of training motorcycles available for use. When you enroll through the website you will be asked if you need a “training aid”. A “yes” answer will allow enrollment to will continue. If no trainer bikes are available you will be returned to the main menu to select another class/date. There are also a limited number of helmets available. Riders may supply their own DOT helmets. You are responsible for providing the remaining personal protective equipment for the course.

Experienced Rider Course (ERC): Is a one day course to rein-

force riding skills, or gain experience with a new bike. Highly recommended if you have been deployed or off the bike for awhile. Riders will use their own MC’s for this class. The ERC is required every three years following the BRC or your last ERC. To enroll in the ERC, you must provide a copy of your BRC card to show your completion of the MSF Basic Rider Course.

Military Sport-Bike Rider Course (MSRC) : Is a one-day

course required for all military personnel riding Sport Bikes on or off base and all DoD civilian personnel riding Sport Bikes on base.

Sport Bike riders are encouraged to complete the course as soon as possible after the completing the BRC.

vided all the necessary information when registering for classes. This includes, you name, command info, phone numbers (work & personnel cell phone numbers are recommended). Include your work email and if you have a personnel e-mail address which you check daily include it in the remarks/notes section. Include your supervisor in the remarks/notes section. All of this information is needed to make sure you DO NOT lose your seat in the class you have requested. When the e-mails are sent or phone calls are made to confirm the class, IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND you will be removed from your confirmed seat to a stand-by seat in the class. If there is a chance you will be deployed, detailed to another area, or on-leave during the few weeks prior to the class PLEASE contact the numbers provided to you when you registered to let them know you will be attending the class.

S.M.A.R.Trainer: (Safe Motorcyclist Awareness and Recognition Trainer) is a computerized traffic simulator that It is your responsibility to make sure allows beginning riders the opportuyou have all the required documents nity to operate a motorcycle in real when you report to class: life situations without the real world - Drivers License consequences.

Due to unforeseen circumstances S.M.A.R.Trainer classes are cancelled until further notice.

Rider Responsibilities when signing up for Motorcycle Safety Training Classes.

- MC Operators Permit/License - MC Registration - MC Insurance (Proof of) - ID Card - Special Request Chit or note from your immediate supervisor.

When signing up for Motorcycle Safety - Proper personal protective equipTraining classes, your responsibilities ment for motorcycle riding. do not end after you have signed up for the class. Riders need to ensure they have pro-

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Traffic Safety Training—Motorcycle Safety PPE Requirements, Enrollment, & Course Requirements Required Personal Protective Equipment (Per OPNAV 5100.12 series)

classes are posted on ESAMS. Violation of provisions of this instruction Personnel may enroll through (OPNAV 5100.12 series) by military perESAMS or on-line at: sonnel may be punishable under the Uniwww.navymotorcyclerider.com. form Code of Military Justice. Violations Helmets: A MC helmet meeting DOT, The website will allow personnel of the provisions of this instruction by ciSHOIE, or Snell Memorial Foundation without an ESAMS account to envilian personnel may subject them to discertification or host nation certification roll as a “non-ESAMS User”. ciplinary action or administrative action shall be worn and properly fastened under applicable civilian personnel inLicensing Requirements: Perunder the chin. Fake or novelty helstruction. sonnel riding their motorcycles on mets are prohibited. city/state/base roadways are reEye Protection: Protective eye dequired to have a MC operator’s Courses Completed Off-Base: The vices designed for molicense or permit. PerMotorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) torcycle operators sonnel operating a MC Basic Rider Course (BRC) classes (impact or shatter resiswith a motorcycle drivtaught at TCC, TNCC, and Harley tant safety glasses, goging permit are required Davidson Rider’s Edge are all acceptgles, wrap around to comply with issuing able to meet the Basic MC Safety glasses sealing the eye, state regulations. (i.e., Training requirements. If you comor face shield properly VA Motorcycle Learner’s plete the class at one of these locaattached to the helmet) shall be prop- Permit requires the rider have a MC tions you do not have to take the BRC erly worn. A windshield or standard licensed operator with them at all again on base, (as long as you still sunglasses or standard eye wear times on another MC. Rider’s may have your MSF Card). alone are not proper eye protection. only operate their motorcycle between 0400 and midnight.) Special Note for Military personFoot Protection: Sturdy over the nel holding a VA MC Operator’s ankle footwear providing protection Personnel who do not have a MC liPermit: for the feet & ankles shall be worn. cense or permit are required to trailer/truck their bikes to the class. - The VA DMV WILL NOT issue a Protective Clothing: Riders & paslicense waiver for personnel completsengers shall wear a long sleeved shirt Riders must bring their MC Pering a MC Safety Course “on-base”. or jacket, long pants, and full fingered mit/License, BRC Card, Proof of MC gloves/mittens designed for use on a Insurance and MC Registration card - You are still required to hold your MC. with them to the class. permit for the full 30-day period. You must also complete the MC written & MC jackets constructed of abrasion Personnel using training motorcycles rider skills test before a VA Motorcycle resistant materials (leather, Kevlar, must have a motor vehicle operator’s Operator’s license will be issued. and/or codura) and containing impact- license. MC permits are preferred. absorbent padding are highly recomQuestions??? Call (757) 462-2199 or Enrolling in the ERC or MSRC: mended. 444-3140 for more info. Personnel enrolling must have comTo enhance the ability of other vehicle pleted the BRC prior to enrolling in operators to see and avoid MC riders, these classes. Personnel will be reouter garments constructed of brightly quired to provide proof of BRC colored & reflective materials are completion. highly recommended during daylight Continuing Rider Education: hours. OPNAVINST5100.12 series (Traffic Reflective outer garments or vest shall Safety Inst.) requires all riders be worn during nighttime hours. (One (military/civilian) to recertify their 1/2 hour before sunset to one 1/2 MC skills every three years by takhour after sunrise.) ing the ERC, MSRC, or other COMNAVSAFCEN approved course MC Safety Course registration. All

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek—Fort Story Safety Office

JEBLCFS—Safety Office Directory Safety Manager/Explosives Safety Officer—462-2193 Deputy Safety Manager—462-2501 Asbestos—462-2197/2198

2600 Tarawa Court, STE-112-D Bldg 1602—N35 Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3297 757.462.7761—Fax 757.462.2566

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Safety Advisor Editor

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Explosives Safety Program—462-2195 Fall Protection—462-2198 Hazard Abatement—462-2501 Hazardous Materials—462-2196 Hearing/Sight—462-2196

Safety is everybody’s job!!!

Indoor Air Quality—462-2196 Laser Safety—462-2195

Find us on the Web...

Lead—462-2197

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Personal Protective Equipment—462-2198 Projects/Plans/Purchases Program—462-2196 Radiation Safety—462-2195 Recreation & Off-Duty Safety / Traffic—462-2199 Reproductive Hazards Program—462-2196 Respirator/CBRNE—462-2513/2199 Safety Website Coordinator—462-2199 Unsafe/Unhealthful Working Conditions—462-2513 VPP—462-2196 Weight/Material Handling—462-2197

On the Horizon...

ESAMS Orientation 2012 Scheduling is still pending...

Traffic Safety Committee Thursday—16 Feb 2012 0930—1030 Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E

Only 68 days until the 1st day of Spring!!!! Safety Orientation Training 2012 Scheduling is still pending... Space for rent!!!

VPP Meeting Tuesday 24 Jan 2012 1300—Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E