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Life and Death
1 Nov 2013

Life and Death

While working as an assistant trainmaster for the Union Pacific Railroad, my job required me to be on call should any problems arise in my area in my area. One summer evening, I got a call that reminded me just how precious life is.

So Others May Live

So Others May Live
Crew coordination is essential to preserving lives and resources. During an overwater hoist rescue, our standardized methods of verbal and non-verbal communication eliminated confusion and reduced delays in getting survivors to safety.
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Road Weary

Road Weary
In the aviation community, we talk about safety all the time. It’s evident that we put a greater emphasis on safety at work. 
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When 'Routine' Changes

When 'Routine' Changes
A simple air mission request with an additional drop off unexpectedly turned into a long evening for our crew. In the end, we learned that establishing common terminology was definitely something we needed to work on.
  • 1 November 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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The Threat of Complacency

The Threat of Complacency
After numerous instances of complacency among Soldiers in my aviation unit, the command quickly implemented control measures to prevent needless accidents. The same school of thought should also be applied at home base.
  • 1 November 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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Covering the Bases

Covering the Bases
Accidents can happen at any time, so maybe shifting focus on what we perceive as the priority hazards isn’t the best approach. It’s important we cover all the bases. We can’t eliminate all mishaps, but we can definitely reduce the frequency and severity.
  • 1 November 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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