Risk Management Magazine

It is that time of the year again when the days are shorter and temperatures colder. Therefore, Soldiers should think ahead about preventing cold-weather injuries. Are you prepared?

Have you ever deliberately put yourself in a situation you didn’t think you’d get out of alive, only to survive and vow never to do the same thing again? If so, you’re not alone. I’m lucky to be alive and well after all the stupid stuff I’ve done. When you’re young, it’s hard to distinguish risk from what we perceive as adventure.

There are two sides to a safety program: administrative and fieldwork. Striking a balance between the two sides allows the safety program and the organization's safety culture to flourish. Neglecting one side or the other will cause the safety program to fail and the organization to suffer.