Bahrain Desert Times (516) - March 2024

PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION VISITS NSA BAHRAIN

By Ameera Al-Kooheji, NSA Bahrain Public Affairs

MANAMA, Bahrain—Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, in collaboration with the Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioral and Communication Difficulties—Alia for Early Intervention, welcomed Dr. Stephen Shore, a visiting professor of special education at Adelphi University, Feb. 28.

The event allowed Sailors, parents, professionals and caregivers the unique opportunity to interact with Dr. Shore, who is not only an expert in his field but also on the spectrum himself.

“It's so gratifying to see the U.S. Navy seeking to increase their awareness, acceptance and appreciation of individuals on the autism spectrum as we collaborate towards making fulfilling and productive lives for autistic people the rule rather than the exception,” said Dr. Shore.

He led two sessions during his visit. The first included staff members and focused on interaction with autistic students from an educator perspective. The second included Sailors and families and focused on simulating and understanding what those with autism experience on a daily basis.

Dr. Rania Al Khalifa, director, Alia for Early Intervention and Alia Rehabilitation Center, was appreciative of NSA Bahrain for opening their doors and welcoming future collaborative opportunities to further autism awareness across cultures.

"By fostering interactions and dialogue, we aimed to enhance the understanding and perspective of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as other developmental and neuro-developmental disorders,” said Dr. Al Khalifa. “Together, we are working towards creating a more inclusive and supportive community for children with behavioral and communication difficulties."

Benjamin F. Wright III, installation program director, NSA Bahrain, was excited, both as a professional and as a parent, to learn from Dr. Shore and understand his unique perspective on ASDs and the stigmas surrounding them.

”My three-and-a-half-year-old has been diagnosed with autism. When I got here, I didn’t know where to go or who to talk to; it was all very new,” said Wright. “I found out [Dr. Shore] was here, read one of his books, saw his videos and have been following him for a while. He is a big deal

in the community, so it was a godsend that he was here.”

Capt. Zachariah Aperauch, commanding officer, NSA Bahrain, was thankful for the ability to share knowledge, support local organizations, and increase communication skills and mutual understanding between communities.

“Autism and interactions with those on the spectrum are conversations that aren’t

had enough in our Navy,” said Aperauch.

“We certainly wanted to capitalize on Dr. Shore’s visit, background, and expertise to better inform and equip our staff, Sailors and their families with knowledge on this incredibly important topic. We greatly benefited from this particular conversation and look forward to future engagements and opportunities with both our U.S. and host nation partners.”

NSA Bahrain’s mission is to support U.S. and coalition maritime operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations by providing security for ships, aircraft, and tenants on board NSA Bahrain and assigned detachments. NSA Bahrain provides efficient and effective shore services to sustain the fleet, enable the fighter and support the family with honor, courage, and commitment.

Honoring Womens History/ A Q&A with Cmdr. J

Honoring Women’s History: A Q&A with Cmdr. J

What is your role here in the base? I am the NSA Bahrain Reserve Program Director, responsible for coordinating between the base and the reservists stateside to maximize support to NSA Bahrain.

What does Women's History Month mean to you? I think Women's History month is important because it helps us remember how far we have come; and reminds us not to repeat history.

How would you say your particular role carries a significant impact or meaning in regards to Women's History Month?

There are more and more women serving today, but I think few stay for a full 20 years. I am proud of myself for sticking with the Reserves and finding a way to get to retirement while being more present for my family.

How have you seen the Navy change for women during you time? Yes, of course – lots of changes to career fields like

serving on submarines, uniform changes that will unify us as a force, and importantly, policy changes that make it easier to start and support a family. It is just kind of expected that you will plan your kids around your career and for officers to try and have them on shore duty, and now there are more options.

Can you tell me about your career path in the Navy?

I started my career on active duty for 8 years as a Naval Flight Officer in the P-3 Orion, I left active duty and became a Reservist because I had a young child I wanted be home with. After my two-year deferment I was identified for mobilization. I had two children by then and my husband was deployed. I didn't want to leave my kids, so I transferred to the Individual

Ready Reserve. I took on an unpaid position as a U.S. Naval Academy recruiter which allowed me to drill, and I have been doing that since 2015. Now that my kids are older, I have had the chance to come back to active duty twice: once in Sigonella, Sicily and now here is Bahrain. All of my jobs in the Navy have been completely different after leaving active duty.

If you could give advice to the women reading today, what would it be?

I have been very fortunate to have the stability to do what works for me, but I would encourage all women to find a way to do everything they want. If they want to go to school, have a family, make the Navy a career, whatever it is, be proud of your goals and go after them.

EWeek 2024 Employee Spotlight - Sammy Nmair

By Shannon Moeck, TRANSATLANTIC MIDDLE EAST DISTRICT

When Sammy Nmair began his job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM), as a project engineer for the district’s Bahrain area it was like joining the family business. Nmair’s journey was inspired in part by his father who had previously worked for TAM in the early 2000’s.

Nmair’s family also lived in the Middle East during his formative years and while studying civil engineering at the American University in Cairo, Nmair and his family had a front row seat to history as the Arab Spring Revolution began in Egypt on January 25, 2011, and lasted for 18 days. The people of Egypt began protesting the government and Nmair remembers, “one million people were in Tahrir Square demanding the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.”

In early February, the Nmair family was evacuated by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo when the embassy moved approximately 3,000 embassy employees. The evacuees were moved via busses and taken to the airport.

“I remember tanks and checkpoints were all on the highway. It seemed like the entire international expat community were at the VIP terminal in the airport. We had no idea where we were being sent to. Twelve hours later we were on a plane when we learned we were heading to Greece then to Jordan,” He recalled.” TAM supported the Nmair family throughout the evacuation process.

Nmair returned to Virginia to continue his civil engineering studies. He graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil and infrastructure engineering with a concentration in construction from George Mason University (GMU). This seemed natural to him as he comes from a family of engineers, including both his parents and siblings.

After graduation he had the opportunity to work on diverse projects in different positions. First, he got a job in the private sector at Balfour Beatty Construction doing special projects ranging up to $10 million from concept to completion of projects.

In 2019, he joined USACE in Florida working on the high-profile Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Project surrounding Lake Okeechobee as the senior project engineer where he successfully closed out four projects.

In 2021, he shifted to the Norfolk District where his work focused on projects in Arlington National Cemetery. He did a restoration for one of the original gates of the cemetery where restored them and placed them back in their original location on the grounds. He also restored the amphitheater in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the columbarium’s. He also oversaw the review of the mega project expansion at Arlington National Cemetery.

electrical system upgrade, to create a new loop of electrical connections.” Additionally, he’s working on a project in the UAE.

During that project, Jeff Pohlig, TAM area engineer in Bahrain, called Sammy and asked if he would like to come work in the Middle East. “Yes sir,” Nmair declared, “that has always been my dream to work overseas.” He started at the Bahrain area office in January of 2023.

He's currently working on two projects in Bahrain, “The P-964 shore to ship utilities project which provides the Navy that provides power, telecommunications, water, and sewage connections for the ships that dock at the pier. They are also connecting via a tunnel to provide power across the base. The other project is P-974,

“Sammy excels at coordinating utility outages with Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS), the United Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and the Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NSA) in order to successfully execute contract P-974 NSA Bahrain Electrical System Upgrade and P-964 Shore to Ship Utilities. Often approval requires creative solutions for alternative power, water, and cooling sources which require expeditious execution of contract modifications. These modifications ensure the USACE projects continue on schedule while stakeholders are able to maintain national security capabilities,” Pohlig said.

“Getting to be hands on is what

attracted me to construction,” Nmair said, “I get to see the product as it is being built to its completion. With the amount of work I put into these projects, I want to see the day-by-day process come to fruition. That’s how I get gratification from the work I do. I also love working through the problems we face and finding solutions to finish these jobs.”

“I’m still young, but in five years I’m hoping to move forward into engineering management promotions. My goal is that by the end of my career I will manage large scale programs that help my agency reach their mission.”

Nmair intuitively speaks the language of leadership with gratitude for those who has helped him along the way. As he looks to the future, “Hopefully, I can give similar opportunities to someone else one day.”

Assistance Available to Help Transitioning Service Members,

By David Vergun, DOD News

The Defense Department's Military-Civilian Transition Office is responsible for designing, overseeing and evaluating DOD transition and reintegration programs, which are available to all eligible military members, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families.

Taking care of people is a top priority for DOD, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. He noted that service members received a 4.6% pay raise this year—the largest in two decades. The department is also working to make child care more affordable, make moves easier, help military spouses pursue their own careers and assist service members with transitioning out of the military.

Three key programs are available through the Military-Civilian Transition Office.

Transition Assistance Program

credentials or entrepreneurship.

For more information on TAP, visit DODTAP.mil and TAPevents.mil

DOD SkillBridge

The SkillBridge Program bridges industry on-the-job training, apprenticeships or internship opportunities with employer partners during the last 180 days of service, connecting service members with realworld civilian work experience and employment opportunities before their transition to civilian life.

For more information on SkillBridge opportunities, programs, or organizations, visit skillbridge.osd.mil.

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program promotes the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members and their families by connecting them with local resources through YRRP events and activities.

• Labor Department information on employment fundamentals.

• Information on Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services.

The Transition Assistance Program, also known as TAP, provides individual initial counseling, pre-separation counseling, and a self-assessment for service members prior to 365 days of their separation, or 24 months prior to retirement. Within 365 days of transition, members also receive additional mandated touchpoints to include:

• Financial planning for transition.

• Military occupational specialty counseling for equivalent civilian jobs.

• Resiliency for managing transition.

• Four 2-day elected tracks based on a member's post-transition goals –education, employment, vocational career

Sports Heroes Who Served: Famous Golfer Was a World War II Marine

By David Vergun, DOD News

Patty Berg, a founder and the first president of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, won 15 major titles and set a record that still stands for the most major wins by a female golfer. She was also a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve during World War II.

Berg was born in Minneapolis on Feb. 13, 1918. Her father, Herman Berg Sr., was a grain merchant and member of the Chicago Board of Trade and Minneapolis Board of Trade. Both he and Berg's mother, Theresa Berg, supported their daughter’s athletic aspirations.

During her teen years, Berg played quarterback on the 50th Street Tigers football team in Minneapolis. She was the only girl on a team that included Bud Wilkinson, who went on to become a football coach for the University of Oklahoma.

Also during her teen years, she played amateur golf and then professional golf. In 1934 she began her amateur golf career and won the Minneapolis City Championship and by 1938 was the Associated Press Woman Athlete of the Year – the first of three times she was awarded that honor.

Berg joined the Marine Corps at age 25, serving from 1943 to 1945. Already a world-famous golfer, the news media was interested in learning why she signed up.

In an interview with a reporter from The

Pittsburgh Press newspaper, Berg said she chose the Marine Corps because her childhood heroes, Bernie Bierman and Paul Kennedy, were Marines serving during World War II. Bierman had been the head football coach at the University of Minnesota, and Kennedy was Berg's cousin.

During the war, Berg played benefit golf matches to raise money and awareness for the war effort. In 1944, she purportedly raised $3 million for the war, a large sum of money in those days.

She was also a Marine Corps procurement officer in the Eastern Procurement Division in Philadelphia.

During her career, Berg won 15 major championships: the U.S. Women's Open (1946); the Western Open (1941, 1943, 1948, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1958); and Titleholders (1937, 1938, 1939, 1948, 1953, 1955, 1957).

She shared a tip with golf enthusiasts: "Don't rush. Play one shot at a time just like you live one day at a time. And don't think beyond the ball. The minute you think beyond the ball, that's when you see all the trouble."

When Berg was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame, she quipped: "I'm very happy I gave up football."

The association now gives the annual Patty Berg Award to the person who makes the greatest contribution to women's golf. Berg died in 2006 at the age of 88.

For more information on upcoming YRRP events in your local area, visit yellowribbon. mil.

Follow the DoD Military-Civilian Office on LinkedIn for weekly highlights showcasing available resources and key program updates.

“RAMADAN? WAIT; WHY IS IT EARLY THIS YEAR?

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time dedicated for Muslims to focus on purifying their souls and conduct through self-reflection, self-sacrifice and prayer. This year, Ramadan will coincide with the 11th of March. During Ramadan, approximately 2 billion Muslims around the world observe one of the Five Pillars (core beliefs and practices) of Islam: Fasting. Each day of Ramadan, from dawn to sunset, Muslims practice compulsory fasting. During Ramadan, Muslims rise before dawn to partake in a pre-fast meal called suhoor. Each evening, after sunset, the fast is broken with the post-fast meal called iftar. Saum, the Arabic word for fasting, literally means to “abstain” or to “refrain,” which is the general religious appeal of the month - not just abstaining from eating, drinking and marital intimacy, but also from any activities that lead to a lack of God-consciousness. In Islam, fasting is not merely a physical act- it is a spiritually comprehensive concept. Prophet Muhammad (S) said: "Fasting is not [abstaining] from eating and drinking only, but also from vain speech and foul language. If one of you is being cursed or annoyed, he should say: "I am fasting, I am fasting." Also, he (S) said: "Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allah Almighty and Majestic requires not [i.e. will not accept] that he should leave his food and drink". The mouth, for example, is striving to restrain from idle talk and gossip, while preventing the ears from listening to obscenities. In this way, a Muslim engages his or her entire being in the observance of the Ramadan fast.

It was during the month of Ramadan when our Creator revealed the first verses of the Holy Qur'an (via the angel Jabril) to the Prophet Muhammad (S). In reality, the singular most important focus of the month of Ramadan is the revelation of the Qur’an. Therefore, a major emphasis of the month is not only to fast- but fasting to honor and internalize the revelation of the Holy Qur’an. The Holy Qur'an reads: “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)...”

[Quran 2:185]

After the late evening prayer, additional prayers which are special to the month of Ramadan, called Taraweeh, are performed. During these prayers, a portion of the Glorious Qur’an is recited each night (usually more than 1/30th), so that the worshipper stands in congregational prayer for the entire recitation of the Qur’an before Ramadan is completed. Also, it is customary for a Muslim to personally read the entire Qur’an at least once during the month.

In addition to the fast, Ramadan is also a time to re-evaluate one's convictions and personal conduct. It is a time to reconcile troubled relationships, give charity, find forgiveness for others, and refocus on worshipping Allah (God). Our religious, communal, and charitable acts are combined in the fasting. Obviously, these acts may and should be done at all times throughout the year; but, we are given this month for increased awareness and improvement. Therefore, the month of Ramadan is an intensive course in physical and spiritual fitness: The fast is a religious “Boot Camp” in a sense. One should sincerely contemplate the areas he/she is spiritually weak or strong. If one finds spiritual weakness, then the focus of the month of Ramadan should be to improve that weakness. If one has an area of strength, then the focus should be to maintain that quality- each progressive year improving and building upon the last.

The end of the month of Ramadan begins the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, called Shawal. The first three days of Shawal are marked with the joyous festival of Eid al-Fitr, which literally means the "Festival of Breaking the Fast." During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims celebrate with communal prayer after sunrise on the first day of Shawal. The focus of the holiday is to increase one’s effort to give charity to the poor or make contributions to the Muslim community for the same purpose. This charity, called Zakat-ul-Fitr or “Charity for Fast Breaking” is also compulsory and should be given before the end of Ramadan. The aim is for all to enjoy the festival associated with breaking the fast, regardless of one’s personal means. This act fosters unity in the Muslim community and is a major contributor to social justice in the Muslim communities worldwide.

Explanation of the Ramadan Observance and Holiday

The Islamic year follows a lunar calendar. Ramadan may be 29 or 30 days long. An Islamic month begins with the sighting of the new crescent in the horizon shortly after sunset. Muslims look toward the western horizon for the new moon on the 29th day of Sha’ban, the eighth month. If the new moon is sighted, Ramadan has begun with sunset but the fasting begins with the next dawn. If the new moon is not sighted on the 29th day, Muslims complete 30 days of Sha’ban and Ramadan begins the following day. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the complete year is roughly 11 days shorter in duration than its solar counterparts. Therefore, the month of Ramadan and subsequent festivals are enjoyed in all seasons over the course of about 33 years; this is why Ramadan will arrive earlier than last year.

The Divine Decree and significance of Fasting Ramadan:

The Quran reads:

'O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain God-consciousness.’ (2:183)

With the above verse of the Qur’an, fasting became a pillar of the Islamic creed. Furthermore, striving to attain or increase one’s God-consciousness is the primary reason for fulfilling the Islamic fast. In Islam, the benefits of fasting are to:

– develop patience and self-control

– cleanse the body and mind

– learn sympathy for the deprived

– protect against and attain forgiveness of sins

– demonstrate the depth of one’s commitment

– gain appreciation for the Bounties and Mercy of Almighty God

Human beings enjoy a dual existence combining the spiritual and physical. Fasting Ramadan enables one to control and subdue two aspects of one’s physical condition. Unfortunately, there are two root aspects of the body which causes the downfall of most people- they are the tongue and the private parts.

Prophet Muhammad (S) said, "Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts),

I guarantee Paradise for him."

Also, the Qur’an reads:

month let him fast..." (2:185)

Saum (Fasting):

"In the month of Ramadan, the Qur’an, a book of guidance with proofs of guidance distinguishing right from wrong, was revealed. Therefore, whoever of you is present in that

Accordingly, the month of Ramadan is called the month of the Qur’an; therefore, Muslims have the tradition of increasing the recitation of the Quran in this month.

Saum is defined as a dry fast that begins with dawn and ends with sunset. Muslims rise before dawn, eat suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and drink liquids for the preparation of saum (fasting). Eating and drinking stops at dawn. During the fasting hours, no eating, drinking or sexual activity is allowed. In addition, a Muslim must adhere to the moral code of Islam, as failure to do so will violate the requirements of fasting.

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the deeds of worship required of all Muslims who have attained puberty. Women observing their menstrual period or who have not fully recovered from childbirth, postpone the fast until they are completely removed from their special conditions. In addition, those who are ill or in travel may choose to postpone their fast.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a fundamental pillar of the Islamic creed which most Muslims began to observe, at least partially, in adolescence. While observing the fast is a very significant event in the religious life of a Muslim, one should, as much as possible, conduct life in a usual manner. Generally speaking, Ramadan is not intended to be a sabbatical from life’s common interactions.

Traditionally, the fast is broken immediately after sunset by eating dates and drinking water or milk. However, any lawful food or drink may be used to break the fast. This is followed by the Maghrib Salah (Sunset OF 4TH daily prayer) which is followed by a complete meal. After a brief rest, Muslims go to the mosque to offer the Isha Salah (night prayer) and then a special night prayer, called taraweeh.

Taraweeh (Special Night Congregational Prayer):

This nightly congregational salah (prayer) is performed after the Isha salah (night prayer). Traditionally, a Hafidh, or person who has memorized the entire Qur’an in the Arabic text, leads the worship. He recites approximately 1/30th of the Quran, in proper sequence, every night. Therefore, he completes the recitation of the entire Qur’an before Ramadan ends. Therefore, every Muslim who attends such prayers regularly will have stood in worship for the complete recitation of the Qur’an.

Laylat-al-Qadr (The Night of Decree):

This is the night when the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to prophet Muhammad (S). This event took place during the last ten nights of Ramadan; therefore, the final ten nights have special significance. Worship and readings of the Qur'an intensify and continue throughout the last nights. Traditionally, many Muslims remain awake all night performing prayers and good works during the final ten nights of the month.

I'tekaf or (seeking seclusion in the Masjid):

The practice of the prophet Muhammad (S) was to spend the last ten days and nights of Ramadan in the masjid (mosque). Following his practice, it is considered a community duty that some people observe i'tekaf (seclusion) in a neighborhood masjid. The people in i'tekaf spend their time in various forms of worship, such as performing extra prayers, recitation and study of the Quran and the study of ahadith (prophetic guidance). Since people in i'tekaf are not permitted to go outside the masjid, except for emergencies, they sleep in the masjid and use the available facilities of the masjid. I’tekaf is terminated at the end of the month of Ramadan. For Muslims living under a restricted circumstance, a shorter version of i'tekaf is allowed, such as a few days, one night, or one day.

Sadaqat al-Fitr (Charity for Completing the Fast):

In general, any material help extended to the poor, needy, or those who ask and deserve, is called sadaqah. Sadaqat al-Fitr is customarily paid to the poor during Ramadan. Donations are given at this time of the year since many Muslims wish to take this opportunity to multiply the rewards of the occasion. Also, this charity ensures that poor Muslims have the means to observe and enjoy the Eid festival. The estimated amount of charity is $8 to $10 to be given on behalf of each member of the donor's family, including infants.

Salat al-Eid (The Congregational Festival Prayer):

Salat al-Eid officially ends all acts of worship associated with Ramadan and begins the 3 days of celebrating the completion of the fast.

The Imam (prayer leader) rises at the appointed time, leads the prayer and delivers a khutbah, religious speech. At the end of the speech, the worshippers greet, embrace and congratulate each other for the successful completion of Ramadan and implore Allah, the Accepting, for the acceptance of their efforts and devotion.

Eid al-Fitr (The Festival of Completing the Fast):

The end of the fasting month is celebrated on the first of Shawwal, the 10th month, which follows Ramadan. Traditionally, on the 29th of Ramadan, after sunset, representatives go out in an open area in search of the new crescent in the western horizon. If the crescent is sighted, Ramadan is concluded and Eid is declared. If the crescent is not sighted, Ramadan is extended by one day.

On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Muslims eat breakfast in the early morning, wear their best clothes, apply perfume and proceed to the place of Eid al-Fitr congregational prayer. The prophetic tradition is to conduct Eid prayers on open grounds.

The illustration below provides an example of a Muslim’s worship schedule for the first day of Ramadan. The example below is based on the tentative beginning date coinciding with 11 March, 2023. The times of the fasting hours become slightly longer as the month continues. * *

Day Ramadan Gregorian Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Monday 01 11/3 4:34 am 5:50 am 11:48 3:12 5:45 6:57

*Fajr means both Fajr Athan and Imsak (start the fast) and Maghrib means both Maghrib Athan and Iftar (breaking the fast). Therefore, the fasting hours are between 0434 and 1745 on day one.

There is so much more that can be said about the month of Ramadan. If one has a personal interest in learning more about Islam and Muslims, the month of Ramadan provides an excellent opportunity to do so.

For additional questions or comments, please contact Haneef Mubarak at Haneef.a.mubarak. civ@us.navy.mil.

Also, we will host the 7th Annual NSA Ramadan Iftar on Thursday, 21 March, 2023 at the MPR at P911. I hope to see you there!

New MOVIES at the MWR Cinema

Dune 2 (PG-13) – 2h 46m

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. | Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Zendaya

NSA Bahrain Safety Gram

Electrical Safety: The Importance of Authorized Adapters

Mar 24

Ensuring electrical safety in the workplace is paramount to protect both individuals and equipment. One recurring issue that demands our attention is the use of unsafe electrical adapters. It has come to our notice that some adapters lack the essential 13 amp fuse required per the British Safety Standard, which aligns with the safety system in use here in Bahrain. This safety gram emphasizes the critical need for using high -quality adapters to mitigate electrical hazards.

U Understanding the Risk:

Adapters lacking the specified 13 amp fuse pose a significant risk of electrical overload and potential fire hazards. The absence of this essential safety feature compromises the adapter's ability to handle sudden surges, putting both users and the surrounding environment at risk.

T The Consequences of Unsafe Adapters:

1 Electrical Overload: Without the proper fuse, adapters are susceptible to overload, leading to overheating and potential short circuits.

2. Fire Hazards: The increased risk of overheating poses a direct threat of fire, endangering lives and property.

3. Equipment Damage: Unsafe adapters can damage electronic devices and equipment connected to them, resulting in operational failures or irreparable damage.

B Best Practices for Electrical Safety:

1 Use “Authorized” Adapters: Invest in adapters from reputable manufacturers that comply with safety standards. Ensure they are equipped with a 13 amp fuse.

2. Regular Inspections: Routinely inspect adapters for signs of wear, damage, or overheating. Replace any adapters showing visible issues immediately.

3. Avoid Overloading Sockets: Refrain from connecting multiple high-power devices to a single adapter, as this can lead to overload.

P Promoting a Safer Workplace:

1. Education and Awareness: Share this safety gram with your colleagues to raise awareness about the importance of using quality adapters.

2. Reporting and Resolution: Encourage employees to report any unsafe adapters immediately. Timely reporting allows for prompt resolution and mitigates potential risks.

Our commitment to electrical safety extends beyond mere compliance; it is a shared responsibility to create a safe working environment. By using adapters with the required 13 amp fuse, we actively contribute to the prevention of electrical hazards. Let us prioritize safety, stay vigilant, and collectively work towards maintaining a workplace free from preventable electrical risks.

For Further Assistance or Questions If you have any questions or concerns related to electrical safety or need assistance in identifying safe adapters, please contact your servicing Safety Specialist or Duty Safety Officer or use the QR Code. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in upholding the highest standards of electrical safety.

R Remember, adaptors only adapt the plug, they don’t change the voltage (110V vice 220V) Stay Safe, Stay Powered!

The Beekeeper (R) – 1h 45m

One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it's revealed he's a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

| Cast: Jason Statham, Josh Hutcherson, Amber Sienna, Emmy Raver-Lampman

Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13) – 1h 47m

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

| Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, Michael Gandolfini, James Norton

Argyle (PG-13) – 2h 19m

Reclusive author Elly Conway writes bestselling espionage novels about a secret agent named Argylle who's on a mission to unravel a global spy syndicate. However, when the plots of her books start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, the line between fiction and reality begin to blur. | Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell