Risk Management Magazine

Falling from a vehicle might sound funny, but witnessing it firsthand offers a starkly different perspective. Regardless of the administrative controls in place, variables like time, fatigue and complacency directly affect our decisions to wear PPE and follow standard operating procedures.

Each June, National Safety Month serves as an important reminder that safety is everyone’s responsibility — both on and off duty. For military communities, safety is more than a workplace priority; it is essential to mission readiness, family well-being and protecting the health of those who serve our nation.

The Soldiers in the containerized kitchen (CK) continued to prepare food without giving the alarm another thought. After all, why would it go off if there was no smoke or fire? Fast forward 30 minutes, and there is a mass casualty event at the Role 2. Eight Soldiers arrive complaining of headaches, nausea, dizziness and breathing difficulties. Seven of those are immediately evacuated to higher levels of care to combat the effects of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.