Risk Management Magazine

Supervisors have a responsibility to enforce safety standards. When employees understand the hazards, have the correct personal protective equipment that fits and are adequately trained how to use it, they are more likely to perform to the standard.

As good Soldiers, we all want to meet or exceed the standards, including those for physical fitness. Unfortunately, as human beings, we sometimes get hurt.

In addition to reducing force readiness, non-battle injuries cause temporary or even permanent disability and limit the physical capability of thousands of active-duty service members each year.