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Out the Door
For as long as I could remember, my cousin had a bad habit of leaving the door open and leaning halfway out when backing up a vehicle. We told him this was dangerous and that eventually his luck was going to run out. One winter day, it did.
Snow Job
Several winters ago, I crashed my car into a guardrail on a desolate strip of road in northern New York. I am not proud of my actions leading up to that day. This accident could have been prevented, however, with my integrity and leader involvement.  
  • 1 December 2013
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Winter’s Unseen Trap
As an officer and aviator in the U.S. Army, I — like most of you — have been exposed to a significant amount of safety training. We’ve all learned that the unseen hazard is oftentimes the most dangerous. 
  • 1 December 2013
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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. 
  • 1 November 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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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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Save a Life (or Two)
I remember getting in serious trouble once when I unbuckled my seat belt just before we’d reached our destination. You’d think that would be a lesson I’d never forget. Unfortunately, I did.
  • 1 October 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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