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SAFETY ADVISORVolume 6, Issue 8 August / September 2011

Special points of interest:

Mishap Review Board

Hurricane Preparedness

Back to School

- VPP- Alcohol Awareness

2

- Mishap Review Board- Hurricane

Preparedness- Deficiency Corner

3

- HAZMAT- Back to School- Who’s Job Is It?

4

- Traffic—AAA DriverImprovement Course- Explosive Safety

Recordkeeping

5

- Traffic Safety—MCSafety: BRC/ERC/MSRC- SMARTrainer- Rider Responsibilities

6

- Traffic Safety—MCSafety: PPE/Enrollment

7

- Safety Office Direc-tory

8

Inside this issue:

causes and necessary corrective ac-tion.

Near Miss Investigation:All significant near-misses must im-mediately be reported to the SafetyDepartment. Investigation of thenear-miss incident may be performedby Safety Department, involved man-agement or VPP Committee depend-ing on the nature of incident.

Complaint Investigations:Safety Department investigates em-ployee health and safety complaints.These include concerns such as safetyissues that are not quickly resolved,

indoor airquality con-cerns, noise,and otherhealth andsafety issues.

Hazard analysis is the process of iden-tifying and correcting hazards.

Several formalized methods are usedfor hazard analysis at JEBLCFS. Theseare:

Quarterly Inspections:Documented safety inspections shallbe performed at least quarterly.These inspections are performed pri-marily by Department supervisor, em-ployees or VPP members. Trainedteam members shall perform inspec-tions and the results and follow-upactivities documented.

Hazard Abatement:Safety hazard abatement shall beconsidered a priority in all situations.Hazards that can result in serious in-jury or property damage shall be im-mediately corrected or the hazardshall be isolated by barriers, tags orany reasonable method. All employ-ees are responsible for correcting orreporting hazards to appropriate per-sons. Supervisory personnel who havebeen notified of a hazard shall takeappropriate steps to abate the hazard.

Work Hazard Analysis:A Work Hazard Analysis (WHA) is aneffective tool for identifying hazardsand determining appropriate controlsto eliminate or minimize hazards. TheWHA is valuable for training new orrelocated employees as to the haz-

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ards of a new job, and for reviewinghazards with existing employees.

Trend / Pattern Analysis:Trend or pattern analysis is the analy-sis of injury and accident data to de-velop injury reduction strategies.

ComprehensiveInspections andSurveys:The Safety Depart-ment is responsiblefor performingcomprehensivehealth and safetyinspections andsurveys. Theseinspections arescheduled basedon the risk andnature of the haz-ards associated with a particularlocation or activity.

Accident and Incident Investigation:All accidents involving OSHA record-able personal injury shall be investi-gated to determine the root cause or

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The Naval Safety Center and the Vir-ginia Department of Alcoholic Bever-age Control have created a new alco-hol-awareness video product called"Drinking Your Way Into Trouble."

The 27-minute training video dealswith several topics, including under-age drinking, driving under the influ-ence, fake IDs, sexual assault and

binge drinking. It contains informationabout laws in various states, punish-ments that can result from bad deci-sions, and tips to avoid getting introuble in the first place. The productalso includes five posters, and ten 59-second PSAs. You can request a copyof the video-poster package byemailing the Safety Center's Commu-

nications and Marketing Departmentat safe-mediafdbk@navy.mil.

The product should be available inmid-August. POC at the Safety Cen-ter is Derek Nelson,derek.nelson@navy.mil, 757-444-3520, Ext. 7243. Plans are to havethe video and posters available indi-vidually. Remember to include yourfull mailing address with your re-quest. (Source: 19 Aug 11 E-Blast@listserv.safetycenter.navy.mi)

Alcohol Awareness Resource

of the mishap and take corrective ac-tion to prevent recurrence.

The JEBLCFS Mishap Review Boardmeets the requirement indicatedabove; however, it is imperative thatthose identified participants activelyengage in and attend all MRB meet-ings, or at least ensure they have arepresentative in attendance.

Is this a problem in yourwork space?

Let’s do something aboutit…

SAFETY ADVISOR

Problem: Bulb hanging by wires outof lamp

Violation: 29CFR1910.303 (b)(1)

Solution: Replace or repair lamp

Mishap Review Board (MRB)submission of an SIR per reference14-2.

The specific review mechanism is leftto the command's discretion and cantake many forms.

This review will include the cognizantfirst-line supervisor and/or next levelof management, and the injured em-ployee if needed for amplifying infor-mation.

The review shall involve safety, medi-cal, compensation, and other manage-ment personnel, as appropriate.

The object of the review is to deter-mine compliance with and adequacyof established standards and proce-dures, identify the underlying cause(s)

What is the Mishap Review Board,why is there a Mishap Review Board,who is involved, does it work?

All excellent questions! Well, accord-ing to OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Chapter14 item 1406.

Commanding Officer Review:Commanders, Commanding Officersand Officers in Charge, or their re-spective deputies, Chiefs of Staff, orExecutive Officers, shall review losttime mishaps.

The region or activity head, or his orher designee, with the safety managershall decide which mishaps to review.

At a minimum, regions and activitiesshall review any mishap that requires

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Photo credit—Columbia Accident Investigation

Now is the time to review your hurri-cane emergency kit. The NationalHurricane Center recommends thefollowing items: (Visit their website fora complete list)

Water: 1 gal daily/person for 3-7 days

Food - for 3-7 days—non-perishable/packaged/canned food/juices/snackfoods/baby foods - Non-electric canopener & cooking tools / fuel / Paperplates / plastic utensils

Blankets/Pillows, etc.

Clothing: Rain gear/sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit: Medicines/PrescriptionDrugs

Special Items: babies/elderly

Toiletries: Hygiene items/Moisturewipes

Flashlights / Battery operated &NOAA weather radio & batteries/tools

Phone: Fully charged cell, extra bat-tery, traditional telephone

Cash (small bills) / Credit Cards –Banks/ATMs may not be available

Keys/Toys/Books/Games

Important documents - waterproof con-tainer/watertight re-sealable plastic bagfor insurance, medical records, bankaccount numbers, Social Security card,etc.

Vehicles & Generator fuel tanks filled

Hurricane Preparedness

The Deficiency Corner

HAZMATHazardous materials, such as paints,asbestos, lead, solvents, and com-pressed gases such as oxygen andnitrogen, are products that havephysical or health hazards.

Make sure you know proper handlingprecautions prior to using hazardousmaterials.

Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS). The MSDS contains environ-mental, health, and safety informationon hazardous materials (e.g., handlingprecautions, storage and disposal in-formation, emergency numbers).

Warning Labels. Manufacturers anddistributors are responsible for prop-erly labeling hazardous materials.JEBLCFS employees are responsible

for replacing labels that can no longerbe read and for labeling new contain-ers you are dispensing hazardous ma-terials into.

Labels are required on thefollowing:- All incoming products- Containers of chemicals

transferred from the origi-nal container- Stationary tanks

Prior to working with hazardous mate-rials, determine the proper handlingprecautions from information foundon product labels, MSDS’s, specificJEBLCFS procedures, your supervisoror Safety Department

Hazardous Material Storage. Storeflammable liquids, such as paints andsolvents, in flammable storage lockerswhen not in use.

Use flammable storage lockersfor flammable and combustibleliquids only.

Store oxidizers, such as oxy-gen, hydrogen peroxide andchromic acid, away (20 feet)from flammable and

combustible liquids, (paper, wood andother easy-to-burn materials).

Store different classes of materials;such as oxidizers, corrosives, flamma-bles and reactives, separately fromone another.

Safety is a full timejob, don't make it apart time practice!

Where has the summer gone? I guessthis is the perfect time for a few remindersas we get ready for the new school year.

Use caution near on/off-base Child Care Centers.Parents are dropping off/picking up small children. Itonly takes a second for oneto dart into traffic from be-tween cars.

Slow-down in area neighborhoodswhile buses are picking-up/

discharging students.Most residential areas are25 mph.

School Zones— Speed limits vary be-tween 15-20 mph. Be alert for cross-

ing guards assisting childrenand traffic entering/leavingthe school grounds.

You must stop your vehi-cle when approaching (fromany direction on a public/private road) a stopped school

bus with flashing red lights & ex-tended STOP sign. Stop & remainstopped until all children are clear and

the bus moves on. This includesvehicles at a four-way stop. If youare traveling on the opposite side of adivided highway separated by a physi-cal barrier or unpaved median, youare not required to stop.

Yield to pedestrians in clearly markedcross walks.

Driving and texting is illegal for alldrivers.

Drivers under age 18 are prohibitedfrom using a cell phone or any otherwireless communications deviceswhile driving.

Back to School...Already?

Who’s Job is it?

SAFETY ADVISOR

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Military/Civilian personnel convictedof a serious moving violation whiledriving a PMV or determined to be atfault in a traffic mishap while drivingoff-base shall attend required drivertraining/court mandated training attheir own expense.

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

Classes meets 0730-1600. Youmust be present for the fullcourse to receive a certificate.

Register via ESAMS or the web-site:www.navymotorcyclerider.com

Info or questions please call(757) 462-2199 or 444-3140.

AAA Driver Improvement Coursestaught on-base DO NOT qualify forVA DMV Points Reduction on yourdriving record. Personnel attendingat the request of a civilian courtshould contact the court offices toensure they will accept coursestaught on base.

For point reduction or informationabout off-base AAA courses, contactthe local AAA Offices.

SAFETY ADVISOR

Violation of provisions of this instruction(OPNAV 5100.12 series) by military per-

sonnel may be punishable under theUniform Code of Military Justice. Viola-tions of the provisions of this instruc-tion by civilian personnel may subjectthem to disciplinary action or adminis-

Per OPNAVINST5100.12 series, Traf-fic Safety Instruction requires AAADriver Improvement Training for allNavy military/DON civilian personnelwho operate a government vehicleas their primary duty, or more than 8hours per week as part of their inci-dental duties. (Includes leased/rented vehicles.)

Military/Civilian personnel convictedof a serious moving traffic violationwhile operating a GMV (i.e., recklessdriving, driving while impaired,speeding, following too close, failureto yield) or have been determined tobe at fault in a traffic mishap whileon/off a DoD installation. Also ap-plies to Military/Civilian personneldriving a PMV on a DOD installation.

Traffic SafetyTraining—AAA Driver Improvement

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Recordikeeping is one of the mostimportant areas of the explosivesafety program. You should be ask-ing yourself, what information con-cerning the explosive safety programwill be needed to be kept, in mostinstances for a period ofthree years?

As the Board Chairmanand/or Explosive SafetyCoordinator (ESC) foryour command the fol-lowing steps should becompleted in order toensure your programremains top-notch.

- First research yourprevious records. Check to see whichrecords may expire and/or need tobe updated.

- SOPs- remember all SOPs are tobe reviewed annually and reissuedafter 4 years- check the dates.

Explosive Safety – Record Keeping- Qual/Cert- this is the biggest pro-

gram that gets lost in a turnover. Itis imperative that the ESC and/orBoard Chairperson check qual/certrecords often to ensure that no one'scertification expires, especially prior

to any personnel turn-overs.

Once the Board Chairper-son or any of the boardmembers finds out theyare leaving, that is thetime to check the recordsto see if anyone will needto be recertified. Even if ithasn't been a year sincetheir last certification, youcan recertify early to avoid

a lapse.

- AA&E Security- a frequent findingis not having Access Rosters to Ar-mories, Magazines, or RSLs up-to-date.

- Is your Annual Security Surveyexpiring?

- Are your AA&E Security screen-ings up to date?- Where are all your explosives

safety records being physicallykept?

Additional areas of the explosiveprogram that need to be reviewedfor compliance, are inventory re-cords, and environmental recordssuch as MPPEH (spent brass au-thorization letters), etc.

The items covered here are just afew areas to be reviewed on thechecklist.

This should be a reminder to helpassist in keeping your ExplosiveSafety Programs in compliance.

Put it on your calendar, print it andkeep it where you will be remindedto review it.

Riders enrolling in the MSRC musthave completed the MSF Basic RiderCourse and provide proof of comple-

tion.

Riders taking theMSRC must have aMC permit or Op-erator’s License.

Personnel are touse their own MC’s

for the MSRC.

The MSRC will satisfy the three yearrecertification requirement, howeverSport Bike riders are encouraged tocomplete the course as soon as possi-ble after the completing the BRC.

S.M.A.R.Trainer: (Safe MotorcyclistAwareness and Recognition Trainer) isa computerized traffic simulator thatallows beginning riders the opportu-nity to operate a motorcycle in reallife situations without the real worldconsequences.Due to unforeseen circum-

stances S.M.A.R.Trainerclasses are cancelled until

further notice.

Rider Responsibilities whensigning up for MotorcycleSafety Training Classes.

When signing up for Motorcycle SafetyTraining classes, your responsibilitiesdo not end after you have signed upfor the class.

Riders need to ensure they have pro-

vided all the necessary informationwhen registering for classes.

This includes, you name, commandinfo, phone numbers (work & person-nel cell phone numbers are recom-mended). Include your work emailand if you have a personnel e-mailaddress which you check daily includeit in the remarks/notes section.

Include your supervisor in the re-marks/notes section.

All of this information is needed tomake sure you DO NOT lose your seatin the class you have requested.

When the e-mails are sent orphone calls are made to confirmthe class, IF YOU DO NOT RE-SPOND you will be removed fromyour confirmed seat to a stand-byseat in the class.

If there is a chance you will be de-ployed, detailed to another area, oron-leave during the few weeks priorto the class PLEASE contact the num-bers provided to you when you regis-tered to let them know you will beattending the class.

It is your responsibility to make sureyou have all the required documentswhen you report to class:

- Drivers License

- MC Operators Permit/License

- MC Registration

- MC Insurance (Proof of)

- ID Card

- Special Request Chit or note fromyour immediate supervisor.

- Proper personal protective equip-ment for motorcycle riding.

SAFETY ADVISOR

Basic Rider Course (BRC): Is atwo-day course required for all ActiveDuty Military who ride a MC on or offbase; and all DoDCivilian Personnel,riding a MC onbase.

Successful comple-tion of the BRC isrequired prior toenrolling in the ERCor MSRC. Please retain your BRCcard, it does NOT expire and you willneed it for future class enrollments.

Area safety offices have a limitednumber of training motorcycles avail-able for use. When you enrollthrough the website you will be askedif you need a “training aid”. A “yes”answer will allow enrollment to willcontinue. If no trainer bikes are avail-able you will be returned to the mainmenu to select another class/date.There are also a limited number ofhelmets available. Riders may supplytheir own DOT helmets. You are re-sponsible for providing the remainingpersonal protective equipment for thecourse.

Experienced Rider Course(ERC): Is a one day course to rein-force riding skills, or gain experiencewith a new bike. Highly recom-mended if you have been deployed oroff the bike for awhile. Riders will usetheir own MC’s for this class. The ERCis required every three years followingthe BRC or your last ERC. To enroll inthe ERC, you must provide a copy ofyour BRC card to show your comple-tion of the MSF Basic Rider Course.

Military Sport-Bike RiderCourse (MSRC) : Is a one-daycourse required for all military person-nel riding Sport Bikes on or off baseand all DoD civilian personnel ridingSport Bikes on base.

Traffic SafetyTraining—Motorcycle SafetyBRC / ERC / MSRC / SMARTrainer Class Info / Rider Responsibilities

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You DO NOT have to turn in yourSpecial Request Chit or BRC Card

prior to the date of your class.

Please take all documents to classwith you.

Required Personal ProtectiveEquipment (Per OPNAV 5100.12series)

Helmets: A MC helmet meeting DOT,SHOIE, or Snell Memorial Foundationcertification or host nation certificationshall be worn and properly fastenedunder the chin. Fake or novelty hel-mets are prohibited.

Eye Protection: Protective eye de-vices designed for mo-torcycle operators(impact or shatter resis-tant safety glasses, gog-gles, wrap aroundglasses sealing the eye,or face shield properlyattached to the helmet) shall be prop-erly worn. A windshield or standardsunglasses or standard eye wearalone are not proper eye protection.

Foot Protection: Sturdy over theankle footwear providing protectionfor the feet & ankles shall be worn.

Protective Clothing: Riders & pas-sengers shall wear a long sleeved shirtor jacket, long pants, and full fingeredgloves/mittens designed for use on aMC.

MC jackets constructed of abrasionresistant materials (leather, Kevlar,and/or codura) and containing impact-absorbent padding are highly recom-mended.

To enhance the ability of other vehicleoperators to see and avoid MC riders,outer garments constructed of brightlycolored & reflective materials arehighly recommended during daylighthours.

Reflective outer garments or vest shallbe worn during nighttime hours. (One1/2 hour before sunset to one 1/2hour after sunrise.)

MC Safety Course registration. All

classes are posted on ESAMS.Personnel may enroll throughESAMS or on-line at:www.navymotorcyclerider.com.The website will allow personnelwithout an ESAMS account to en-roll as a “non-ESAMS User”.

Licensing Requirements: Per-sonnel riding their motorcycles oncity/state/base roadways are re-quired to have a MC operator’s

license or permit. Per-sonnel operating a MCwith a motorcycle driv-ing permit are requiredto comply with issuingstate regulations. (i.e.,VA Motorcycle Learner’s

Permit requires the rider have a MClicensed operator with them at alltimes on another MC. Rider’s mayonly operate their motorcycle between0400 and midnight.)

Personnel who do not have a MC li-cense or permit are required totrailer/truck their bikes to the class.

Riders must bring their MC Per-mit/License, BRC Card, Proof of MCInsurance and MC Registration cardwith them to the class.

Personnel using training motorcyclesmust have a motor vehicle operator’slicense. MC permits are preferred.

Enrolling in the ERC or MSRC:Personnel enrolling must have com-pleted the BRC prior to enrolling inthese classes. Personnel will be re-quired to provide proof of BRCcompletion.

Continuing Rider Education:OPNAVINST5100.12 series (TrafficSafety Inst.) requires all riders(military/civilian) to recertify theirMC skills every three years by tak-ing the ERC, MSRC, or other COM-NAVSAFCEN approved course

Courses Completed Off-Base: TheMotorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)Basic Rider Course (BRC) classestaught at TCC, TNCC, and HarleyDavidson Rider’s Edge are all accept-able to meet the Basic MC SafetyTraining requirements. If you com-plete the class at one of these loca-tions you do not have to take the BRCagain on base, (as long as you stillhave your MSF Card).

Special Note for Military person-nel holding a VA MC Operator’sPermit:

- The VA DMV WILL NOT issue alicense waiver for personnel complet-ing a MC Safety Course “on-base”.

- You are still required to hold yourpermit for the full 30-day period. Youmust also complete the MC written &rider skills test before a VA MotorcycleOperator’s license will be issued.

Questions??? Call (757) 462-2199 or444-3140 for more info.

SAFETY ADVISOR

Traffic SafetyTraining—Motorcycle SafetyPPE Requirements, Enrollment, & Course Requirements

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Violation of provisions of this instruction(OPNAV 5100.12 series) by military per-sonnel may be punishable under the Uni-form Code of Military Justice. Violationsof the provisions of this instruction by ci-vilian personnel may subject them to dis-ciplinary action or administrative actionunder applicable civilian personnel in-struction.

JEBLCFS—Safety Office DirectorySafety Manager/Explosives Safety Officer—462-2193

Deputy Safety Manager—462-2501

Asbestos—462-2197/2198

Bloodborne Pathogens—462-2199

Confined Space Entry—462-2197/2198

Ergonomics/Fall Protection—462-2198

ESAMS—462-2513/2199

Explosives Safety Program—462-2195

Fall Protection—462-2198

Hazard Abatement—462-2501

Hazardous Materials—462-2196

Hearing/Sight—462-2196

Indoor Air Quality—462-2196

Laser Safety—462-2195

Lead—462-2197

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...

WHE Audit04—06 Oct 2011

Traffic Safety CommitteeThursday—29 Sept 2011 (Tentative)0930—1030 Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E

ESAMS Orientation20 Sep 11 @ 0900

Bldg. 3016, Rm. 227

Joint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek—Fort Story

Safety Office

2600 Tarawa Court, STE-112-DBldg 1602—N35Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3297757.462.7761—Fax 757.462.2566DSN Prefix—253

Safety Advisor EditorKymm BeaverPhone—757.462.2199Fax—757.462.2566Email: kimberley.beaver@navy.mil

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

Safety is everybody’s job!!!

Safety Orientation Training25 August 11 @ 0730

22 September 11 @ 0730Bldg. 1602—Rm. 112-E

Sign up on ESAMS!

Explosive Safety Inspection12-16 September 2011

Safety OfficeSpace for rent!!!