Safety Shorts

Ammunition is designed to explode and should NEVER be used in place of a hammer or any other appropriate tool! Always use the right tool for the job!!! Here are some additional safety tips for the safe handling ...

The most dangerous tasks your formations do on duty is not flying aircraft or conducting combined arms live fire exercises but operating tactical vehicles. Tactical vehicle mishaps have historically accounted for ...

It is imperative that Soldiers correctly identify the type of grenade before use. Improper identification, arming or employment of the M106 Fast Obscurant Grenade (FOG) can cause severe injury or ...

At least 3,522 people were killed because of distracted driving in 2021 alone – the numbers are likely much higher due to under-reporting of distractions, especially cell phone use, involved in motor vehicle ...

War Trophies and Souvenirs UXO mishaps that have seriously injured service members show that possession of these types of items can be dangerous. Ordnance items are designed to do one thing, kill the enemy! When ...

July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August and gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills. However, catastrophic grilling mishaps can occur any time you ...

Standards are the key to success for everything we do as an Army and are essential to our individual and collective safety. To accomplish our missions and provide for the safety and well-being of our Soldiers it is ...

Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest ranger’s district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to ...

The most dangerous thing a Soldier does – on or off-duty – is to ride in or operate a motor vehicle! From FY19-FY23, 75% of all off-duty Soldier fatalities involved motor vehicles and 42% of those ...

From late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes, safety should be top of mind. Following is tried-and-true advice to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free ...

Almost every home in the United States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of ...

To prevent a mishap while cornering: Slow down before you enter the turn; look as far ahead as possible through the turn. Corner within your skill limits. Aggressive cornering is a major cause of crashes. ...