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Managing the Mundane

Mundane tasks are hurting Soldiers. The Army expects us to do the same or more with less time and resources, which negatively affects unit morale, retention and even safety. Laundry lists of tasks continue to pile on and, unfortunately, leaders may forget or choose to skip important steps, such as risk management, in the planning process. This came back to bite my unit when the routine task of reorganizing a storage container turned into a partial finger amputation – a Class B mishap.

Cold Weather Can Kill

Cold weather is more than just an inconvenience. It can be dangerous and even deadly. Luckily, our bodies have a number of ways of signaling that cold temperatures are creating dangerous conditions, and we know the steps to take to keep a cold-weather tragedy from happening.

  • 8 December 2024
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Navigating Adverse Road Conditions

Winter driving can be a hazardous task for Soldiers, especially in regions susceptible to a lot of snow. If proper techniques aren’t applied and Soldiers don’t exercise caution, winter driving could quickly turn into a tragedy.

  • 1 December 2024
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Cold-Weather Injuries: Are You Prepared?

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?

  • 10 November 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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A Blast from My Past

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.

  • 3 November 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 4140
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The Two Sides of a Safety Program

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.

  • 13 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 4076
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