SAFETY ADVISOR
Volume 6, Issue 8
August / September 2011
Special points of interest: Mishap Review Board Hurricane Preparedness Back to School
Inside this issue: - VPP - Alcohol Awareness
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- Mishap Review Board - Hurricane Preparedness - Deficiency Corner
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- HAZMAT - Back to School - Who’s Job Is It?
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- Traffic—AAA Driver Improvement Course - Explosive Safety Recordkeeping
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- Traffic Safety—MC Safety: BRC/ERC/MSRC - SMARTrainer - Rider Responsibilities
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- Traffic Safety—MC Safety: PPE/Enrollment
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- Safety Office Directory
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"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!"
In Honor and Memory of those who fought for our freedom... Thank you for your service...
August Distracted Driving Tip… He’s only following Mom & Dad’s Example...
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VPP—Hazard Analysis Hazard analysis is the process of iden- ards of a new job, and for reviewing tifying and correcting hazards. hazards with existing employees.
causes and necessary corrective action.
Several formalized methods are used for hazard analysis at JEBLCFS. These are:
Near Miss Investigation: All significant near-misses must immediately be reported to the Safety Department. Investigation of the near-miss incident may be performed by Safety Department, involved management or VPP Committee depending on the nature of incident.
Quarterly Inspections: Documented safety inspections shall be performed at least quarterly. These inspections are performed primarily by Department supervisor, employees or VPP members. Trained team members shall perform inspections and the results and follow-up activities documented. Hazard Abatement: Safety hazard abatement shall be considered a priority in all situations. Hazards that can result in serious injury or property damage shall be immediately corrected or the hazard shall be isolated by barriers, tags or any reasonable method. All employees are responsible for correcting or reporting hazards to appropriate persons. Supervisory personnel who have been notified of a hazard shall take appropriate steps to abate the hazard. Work Hazard Analysis: A Work Hazard Analysis (WHA) is an effective tool for identifying hazards and determining appropriate controls to eliminate or minimize hazards. The WHA is valuable for training new or relocated employees as to the haz-
Trend / Pattern Analysis: Trend or pattern analysis is the analysis of injury and accident data to develop injury reduction strategies. Comprehensive Inspections and Surveys: The Safety Department is responsible for performing comprehensive health and safety inspections and surveys. These inspections are scheduled based on the risk and nature of the hazards associated with a particular location or activity. Accident and Incident Investigation: All accidents involving OSHA recordable personal injury shall be investigated to determine the root cause or
Alcohol Awareness Resource The Naval Safety Center and the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control have created a new alcohol-awareness video product called "Drinking Your Way Into Trouble." The 27-minute training video deals with several topics, including underage drinking, driving under the influence, fake IDs, sexual assault and
Complaint Investigations: Safety Department investigates employee health and safety complaints. These include concerns such as safety issues that are not quickly resolved, indoor air quality concerns, noise, and other health and safety issues.
binge drinking. It contains information about laws in various states, punishments that can result from bad decisions, and tips to avoid getting in trouble in the first place. The product also includes five posters, and ten 59second PSAs. You can request a copy of the video-poster package by emailing the Safety Center's Commu-
nications and Marketing Department at safe-mediafdbk@navy.mil. The product should be available in mid-August. POC at the Safety Center is Derek Nelson, derek.nelson@navy.mil, 757-4443520, Ext. 7243. Plans are to have the video and posters available individually. Remember to include your full mailing address with your request. (Source: 19 Aug 11 EBlast@listserv.safetycenter.navy.mi)
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Mishap Review Board (MRB) What is the Mishap Review Board, why is there a Mishap Review Board, who is involved, does it work? All excellent questions! Well, according to OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Chapter 14 item 1406. Commanding Officer Review: Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge, or their respective deputies, Chiefs of Staff, or Executive Officers, shall review lost time mishaps.
submission of an SIR per reference 14-2.
of the mishap and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
The specific review mechanism is left to the command's discretion and can take many forms.
The JEBLCFS Mishap Review Board meets the requirement indicated above; however, it is imperative that those identified participants actively engage in and attend all MRB meetings, or at least ensure they have a representative in attendance.
This review will include the cognizant first-line supervisor and/or next level of management, and the injured employee if needed for amplifying information. The review shall involve safety, medical, compensation, and other management personnel, as appropriate.
The region or activity head, or his or her designee, with the safety manager shall decide which mishaps to review. The object of the review is to determine compliance with and adequacy of established standards and proceAt a minimum, regions and activities shall review any mishap that requires dures, identify the underlying cause(s)
Hurricane Preparedness Now is the time to review your hurricane emergency kit. The National Hurricane Center recommends the following items: (Visit their website for a complete list)
Blankets/Pillows, etc.
Clothing: Rain gear/sturdy shoes
Phone: Fully charged cell, extra battery, traditional telephone Cash (small bills) / Credit Cards – Banks/ATMs may not be available
First Aid Kit: Medicines/Prescription Drugs Special Items: babies/elderly
Keys/Toys/Books/Games Important documents - waterproof container/watertight re-sealable plastic bag for insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.
Water: 1 gal daily/person for 3-7 days Food - for 3-7 days—non-perishable/ packaged/canned food/juices/snack foods/baby foods - Non-electric can opener & cooking tools / fuel / Paper plates / plastic utensils
Photo credit—Columbia Accident Investigation
Toiletries: Hygiene items/Moisture wipes Flashlights / Battery operated & NOAA weather radio & batteries/tools
Vehicles & Generator fuel tanks filled
Is this a problem in your work space?
Problem: Bulb hanging by wires out
Let’s do something about it…
Violation: 29CFR1910.303 (b)(1)
of lamp
Solution: Replace or repair lamp
The Deficiency Corner
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HAZMAT Hazardous materials, such as paints, asbestos, lead, solvents, and compressed gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, are products that have physical or health hazards. Make sure you know proper handling precautions prior to using hazardous materials.
for replacing labels that can no longer be read and for labeling new containers you are dispensing hazardous materials into. Labels are required on the following: - All incoming products - Containers of chemicals transferred from the original container - Stationary tanks
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The MSDS contains environmental, health, and safety information on hazardous materials (e.g., handling Prior to working with hazardous mateprecautions, storage and disposal inrials, determine the proper handling formation, emergency numbers). precautions from information found on product labels, MSDS’s, specific Warning Labels. Manufacturers and JEBLCFS procedures, your supervisor distributors are responsible for propor Safety Department erly labeling hazardous materials. JEBLCFS employees are responsible
Back to School...Already?
Use caution near on/offbase Child Care Centers. Parents are dropping off/ picking up small children. It only takes a second for one to dart into traffic from between cars. Slow-down in area neighborhoods while buses are picking-up/
School Zones— Speed limits vary between 15-20 mph. Be alert for crossing guards assisting children and traffic entering/leaving the school grounds. You must stop your vehicle when approaching (from any direction on a public/ private road) a stopped school bus with flashing red lights & extended STOP sign. Stop & remain stopped until all children are clear and
Who’s Job is it?
Safety is a full time job, don't make it a part time practice!
Use flammable storage lockers for flammable and combustible liquids only. Store oxidizers, such as oxygen, hydrogen peroxide and chromic acid, away (20 feet) from flammable and combustible liquids, (paper, wood and other easy-to-burn materials). Store different classes of materials; such as oxidizers, corrosives, flammables and reactives, separately from one another.
the bus moves on. This includes vehicles at a four-way stop. If you are traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a physical barrier or unpaved median, you are not required to stop.
discharging students. Most residential areas are 25 mph.
Safety Funnies…
Where has the summer gone? I guess this is the perfect time for a few reminders as we get ready for the new school year.
Hazardous Material Storage. Store flammable liquids, such as paints and solvents, in flammable storage lockers when not in use.
Yield to pedestrians in clearly marked cross walks.
Driving and texting is illegal for all drivers.
Drivers under age 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone or any other wireless communications devices while driving.
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Traffic Safety Training—AAA Driver Improvement 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. Classes meets 0730-1600. You must be present for the full course to receive a certificate.
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 per Register via ESAMS or the websonnel may be punishable under the site: Uniform Code of Military Justice. Violawww.navymotorcyclerider.com tions of the provisions of this instruc Info or questions please call tion by civilian personnel may subject (757) 462-2199 or 444-3140. them to disciplinary action or adminis-
Explosive Safety – Record Keeping Recordikeeping is one of the most important areas of the explosive safety program. You should be asking yourself, what information concerning the explosive safety program will be needed to be kept, in most instances for a period of three years?
- Qual/Cert- this is the biggest program that gets lost in a turnover. It is imperative that the ESC and/or Board Chairperson check qual/cert records often to ensure that no one's certification expires, especially prior to any personnel turnovers.
As the Board Chairman and/or Explosive Safety Coordinator (ESC) for your command the following steps should be completed in order to ensure your program remains top-notch. - First research your previous records. Check to see which records may expire and/or need to be updated. - SOPs- remember all SOPs are to be reviewed annually and reissued after 4 years- check the dates.
a lapse.
Once the Board Chairperson or any of the board members finds out they are leaving, that is the time to check the records to see if anyone will need to be recertified. Even if it hasn't been a year since their last certification, you can recertify early to avoid
- AA&E Security- a frequent finding is not having Access Rosters to Armories, Magazines, or RSLs up-todate.
- Is your Annual Security Survey expiring? - Are your AA&E Security screenings up to date? - Where are all your explosives safety records being physically kept? Additional areas of the explosive program that need to be reviewed for compliance, are inventory records, and environmental records such as MPPEH (spent brass authorization letters), etc. The items covered here are just a few areas to be reviewed on the checklist. This should be a reminder to help assist in keeping your Explosive Safety Programs in compliance. Put it on your calendar, print it and keep it where you will be reminded to review it.
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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 consequences. - Drivers License
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
2600 Tarawa Court, STE-112-D Bldg 1602—N35 Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3297 757.462.7761—Fax 757.462.2566 DSN Prefix—253
Asbestos—462-2197/2198
Safety Advisor Editor Kymm Beaver Phone—757.462.2199 Fax—757.462.2566 Email: kimberley.beaver@navy.mil
ESAMS—462-2513/2199
Bloodborne Pathogens—462-2199 Confined Space Entry—462-2197/2198 Ergonomics/Fall Protection—462-2198 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 Lead—462-2197
Find us on the Web... https://cnic.navy.mil/cnrma/programs/safety/index.htm (Regional Safety Website)
Traffic Safety Sign-ups (MC/AAA) https://www.navymotorcyclerider.com
Lockout/Tagout—462-2198 Mishaps—462-2513 Occupational Health/IH Surveys—462-7761 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 20 Sep 11 @ 0900 Bldg. 3016, Rm. 227
Traffic Safety Committee Thursday—29 Sept 2011 (Tentative) 0930—1030 Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E
WHE Audit 04—06 Oct 2011
Space for rent!!!
Safety Orientation Training 25 August 11 @ 0730 22 September 11 @ 0730 Bldg. 1602—Rm. 112-E Sign up on ESAMS!
Explosive Safety Inspection 12-16 September 2011 Safety Office