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From
the Editor: Fall Into This Issue - A quick summary of what you can expect to read in this issue.
Stairway
to Heaven
Campers, hikers and mountaineers are people on the move, but it’s not always
up. Read what a Whidbey-Island SAR crew went through to pluck victims off
mountains last summer.
Saberhawk
ORM
To make liberty safer, HSL-47 devised a risk-assessment plan to use during
a WESTPAC cruise. Their forms are a good guide to using ORM in a liberty port.
Stolen--Money
and My Sight, by Kevin M. Stack, AD2 USNR (Ret.)
Because he wasn’t with a buddy, an AD2 was robbed of more than his money. He
lost sight in one eye and the rest of his Navy career.
The
Ups and Downs of Leasing, by Meg White
Because of the rising costs of buying and maintaining heavy equipment, the
government is turning to leasing. Know what your responsibilities are when you
lease equipment to use.
The
Party's Over, by AT1 Brett Johnson
And so is a school and advancement for a young petty officer who was drunk in
his rack when he should have been on watch.
OSHA
Publications Are Available On-Line
Instead of waiting for them to arrive in the mail, you can get OSHA booklets
and pamphlets instantly via the internet.
More
Killer Liberty
In FY98 and FY99, 43 Sailors and 14 Marines died while off duty. They
weren’t in car wrecks, which claimed the lives of another 132 Sailors and 93
Marines. These people were having fun or pursuing hobbies. This list tells how
they died.
Me,
a Wimp? Never, by Lt. Vince Willis
After getting shots from the doc and not eating lunch, this lieutenant started
a bike ride home during the stifling New Orleans heat. Read why he didn’t
make it.
Do-It-Yourself
Disasters, by Lt. Pete Berg
After reading these accounts of how people almost kill themselves at home, you
may agree that we probably do need "at-home" OSHA inspectors.
Conference
Time Again
Mark April 9-13 on your calendar for the ninth annual Navy Occupational Safety
and Health Professional Development Conference in San Diego.
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When
a Bargain Isn't a Bargain, by Wanda Walters
Thrift-shops and yard sales can yield valuable treasures. However, some of
those bargains can be hazardous to you and your family. Ready while you
need to be a careful shopper.
Even
the Mighty Can Fall, by LCdr. Mitch Hayes
It’s like the gunfighters always said, "No matter how good you are,
there’s always someone who is better." This safety officer found out
that you don’t have to be brawny to have strength.
Why
Is That Guy Under His Desk?, by AMCS(AW) Jay Shannon
You would be too if you were sitting in your office and gunfire erupted.
Racing
To Beat the Clock, by Dexter Noonan
You should have started your leave 20 minutes ago, but the job isn’t
finished. Do you take shortcuts? This person did. The results were
shocking.
When
Your Hand Is Bitten by the Mouth It Feeds, by Paul Kinzey
One of our staffers was walking around with a "fanny pack" that
contained a pump to automatically dispense antibiotics via an IV installed
in his arm. When we asked him what happened, he replied, "My cat bit
me." This is his story.
Is
That Mark's Socks?, by AMCS(AW) Apolinario Salandanan
What could possibly smell worse than your buddy’s week-old dirty socks?
How about a stream of battery acid running down your workbench?
I
Didn't Run Into You; I Was Pushed, by AMSC(AW) Jay Shannon
It’s bad enough to get rear-ended into another car, but when that driver
in front blames you for the wreck because the person who hit you sped off,
you know it’s going to be a bad day.
From
Our Readers…
Pull-Out
Poster: If You're Going To Drink, Let A Friend Drive
Hats
Off...
AO3 Thomas Zeman and AME3 Christopher Stark VAQ-136
The
Last Word: School-Wise Driving
Tips for driving near school zones and around school buses.
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