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Why
Your Buddies Died
Three charts that show the causes of death for active-duty Marines and
Sailors. See what the most dangerous activities are for your and your friends.
Man
Overboard, by Allan Vincent
Three situations of a man overboard are analyzed, with pick-up solutions for
each. Learn about the Williamson Turn, if you don’t already know it.
Who
Lowered the Roof?, by Sam McGhee
A forklift tore out part of a roof when the driver tried to drive a high
forklift under a low beam.
The
Night I Pulled Duty in a Civilian ER, by Capt. James Fraser, MC
The Safety Center’s head of its Aeromedical Division visits relative in
Oklahoma City, just in time to get caught up in a monster tornado that hit
there last spring. This is his account of what he encountered when he pitched
in to help at a civilian hospital.
Dealing
with Bugs and Critters
What should you do when you run across one of nature’s most prolific
creations? Some can injure or kill you. Find out what precautions to take.
Cyber
Safety
Web sites with information you can use for your safety programs.
Wake
Up and See: Sleeping and Driving Just Don’t Mix, by Steve Stone
As many as 15 percent of U.S. traffic deaths are related to dozing off at the
wheel. Article gives short quiz on your driving habits and tips to avoid
sleeping at the wheel.
Trapped…With
No Way Out
Last year, an 11-year-old girl died when firefighters couldn’t rescue her
because her parents had installed anti-burgler bars on her bedroom window.
Articles gives tips on how to avoid a similar death in your family.
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From
Normal to Deadly in Fifteen Seconds, by LCdr. David A. Renberg
Two student aviators died in a horrific crash. An eyewitness to this crash
11 years ago tells why the crash happened.
Twice
the Drinks; Four Times as Drunk
How does alcohol affect your body? This article explains the absorption
process of alcohol and how you may have a higher BAC than you realize.
Ten
Steps to Forklift Safety
This article lists 10 ways you operate a forklift more safely. Also
included is a daily inspection checklist.
Did
I Do That?, by AD1(AW/SW) Emmanual Basye
Another forklift mishap when a driver raised the forks and didn’t clear
what he thought were electrical lines.
An
Unexpected Port Visit to Rota, by Lt. J.L. Harrell
A bicyclist takes a wrong turn in Malaga, Spain and ends up in Rota—via
truck to see a doctor about a broken shoulder. From
Our Readers…
Short
Takes -- Short, newsy items about new products, new ways to do
business, and items of general interest.
Shore
Things -- Short stories written by our readers who tell about their
personal experiences or those of their friends.
Hats
Off…, to AW1(AW) Michael Carlson, who saved a Sailor who fell off a
pier while returning to his ship from liberty.
The
Last Word: Not a New Kid on the Block
A sign erected 120 years ago during the building of the Brooklyn Bridge
gives a message that is still good today.
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