Risk Management Magazine

Recently, my organization has experienced a concerning rise in automotive-related mishaps. A common thread weaving through these incidents is rushing to complete a task, often at the expense of thoroughly reviewing and adhering to the technical manual (TM). This haste, while seemingly aimed at saving time, ultimately leads to increased injuries, equipment damage and a significant loss of time and resources.

Today, in support of Army transformation, ATEC is significantly streamlining the Safety Release process, combining speed with rigor to help put crucial systems in Soldiers’ hands faster than ever before.

How many people plan to have an accident or get hurt? Do we wake up in the morning and think, “I believe I will have a car accident on my way to work” or “I’m going to break my arm today when I fall down the stairs coming back from lunch?” The answer is none. No one ever plans to have an accident.