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Ready, Set — Don’t Go
1 Feb 2014

Ready, Set — Don’t Go

I was eager to participate in a track meet the forward operating base was hosting. However, the meet was that day, and I wasn’t in my best shape because of my unit’s operating tempo. Still, I felt I’d be OK because I was a good runner in high school. I was wrong.

If You Aren't Sure, Ask

If You Aren't Sure, Ask
After an incident involving spilled fuel, it was brought to my attention that it will corrode the aircraft’s fiberglass and sheet metal, weakening it. The aircraft needs to be washed as soon as possible. This incident taught me an important lesson: If you aren’t sure, ask.
  • 1 February 2014
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Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance
As the company safety officer, I was sometimes asked if vehicle inspections were completed. Usually, my response was, “Yes and no.” On paper, you could clearly see the inspections were done; however, I knew many had been pencil whipped by a buddy. 
  • 1 February 2014
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A Slip Away

A Slip Away
It is important that aviation maintenance technicians stay engaged in hangar and shop operations. Tools that our Soldiers use may be unsafe and unserviceable; we’ll never know until we check or if there’s a mishap.
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 13554
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The Last Time I Didn't Wear a Seat Belt

The Last Time I Didn't Wear a Seat Belt
I grew up during a time when most states didn’t have laws requiring vehicle occupants to wear a seat belt. As a teenager, I wore a seat belt when I was riding in the car with my parents. Riding with my friends, however, was different story.
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 13002
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DZ Considerations

DZ Considerations
It’s important to take your job seriously when performing the duties of a DZSO. Lives depend upon you doing your job thoroughly, by the books and attentively. 
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 14721
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