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Congratulations to MCAS Beaufort for being the first to achieve the Star Status Award in Safety Excellence from OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program! Read media coverage at www.WSAV.com/2017/02/02/beaufort-Marine-Corps-air-station-first-to-achieve-star-status-in-safety-excellence. And check out the HQMC Safety Division's website at http://www.safety.marines.mil/News/ for information on how you can become a participant.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving 2016 folks!!! The best way to survive your Thanksgiving drive: Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. Wear Your Seat Belt!
And did you know...The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that seat belts saved the lives of nearly 13,000 drivers and passengers ages 5 and older in 2014? If everyone had worn their seat belts on every trip that year, an additional 3,000 could've been saved.
Please visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov to check out safe driving tips to get you ready for your long drive this Thanksgiving weekend!
Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps! Click on the link below to check out the video "Happy Birthday from Chesty XIV". Watch as he prepares his Dress Blue uniform for the 241st Marine Corps Birthday at the Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., November 8, 2016.
http://www.marines.mil/News/Marines-TV/
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Happy Birthday from Chesty XIV!
Cpl. Chesty prepares his Dress Blue uniform for the 241st Marine Corps Birthday at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., November 8, 2016.
The GCASS and CCS survey contract has been restored. Units may now request surveys at https://www.semperfisurveys.org/.
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Ground Climate Assessment Survey System (GCASS) provides a tool for Marine COs to solicit candid feedback from their unit members concerning issues related to command safety climate. The site includes the GCA and HHQ surveys.
Hey Marines, great job! As we approach the end of July, the Safety Division would like to congratulate you! This year (2016) marks the first 4th of July long holiday weekend, in which the Marine Corps has NOT experienced a fatality. This is exemplary proof that you went above and beyond to take care of yourselves AND your fellow Marines...so, we salute YOU!!!
Congratulations to all the SECNAV Safety Excellence Award Winners for Fiscal Year 2015! Their accomplishments are vivid evidence of commitment to mission, safety excellence, the Nation, and to the Department of the Navy as a world class safety organization. And the winners are…
• Afloat: USS Frank Cable (AS 40)
• Ashore: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow
• Aviation: Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE (VFA 195)
• Emerging Center of Excellence: Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center
• Expeditionary: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE (NMCB 5)
• Off-Duty: Littoral Combat Ship Crew 204 (LCS Crew 204)
• Safety Integration in Acquisition: Program Executive Officer Littoral Combat Ships (PEO (LCS))
Semper Fidelis!
In advance for the Memorial holiday weekend, be sure to check out the most recent issue of CMC(SD)’s Safety Gram, our quarterly newsletter. It’s sizzling with valuable information to get you ready for the summer months! Check it out here: http://www.safety.marines.mil/News/QuarterlySafetyGram.aspx
Safety Division Monthly Safety Gram
It's Cinco de Mayo, a big night out for many Americans! So, whether you're planning to celebrate by just relaxing at home, or venturing out on the town with friends--get a sober plan together before the festivities begin. Check out these helpful online resources below--including some fun freebies and discounts for active-duty military, National Guard, veterans and civilians--to play it safe, plus have fun this weekend! Safe celebrating and safe driving!
Sober Riding Resources:
http://www.wrap.org/soberride/index.htm
http://newsroom.aaa.com/safety/holiday-safe-ride-program/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8
https://www.uber.com/ride/
Restaurant Deals & Freebies: http://www.gobankingrates.com/personal-finance/11-cinco-de-mayo-deals-discounts/
http://time.com/money/4314720/cinco-de-mayo-deals-free-food-drink/
http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/easy-cinco-de-mayo-snacks/
With a the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend ahead of us, CMC(SD) encourages Marines and their loved ones to enjoy the time off safely. Whether traveling, working around the house, or spending time with family, please remain aware and smart in everything that you do!
According to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, an average of approximately 118 individuals are killed in motor vehicle accidents on New Years Day each year, largely due to drunk driving. Despite the turn of the year being behind us, Marines are encouraged to avoid driving after consuming alcohol. The numbers speak for themselves -- driving impaired is likely to result in serious injury or death. Be safe and be smart.
Happy New Year to our Marines, veterans, USMC families, and our civilian workforce! Thank you for all you did in 2015. Be safe as we ring in 2016, and let's toast to a healthy, happy, and productive New Year!
Seasons Greetings from CMC Safety Division -- wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays! The latest issue of Safety Gram has been released, and it's full of all sorts of good information for a safe and joyous holiday season and beyond:http://www.safety.marines.mil/Portals/92/December%202015%20Safety%20Gram_FINAL.pdf
We are officially one week out from Thanksgiving! Courtesy of Serious Eats, read up on everything you need to know about your turkey, including safe thawing, cooking techniques, and storing leftovers! http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/11/buying-prepping-cooking-carving-thanksgiving-turkey-complete-guide-food-lab.html
Unlike magazines or newspapers, internet articles have a good shelf life. This is good news for you. It means that within a few short clicks, you have years' worth of our hard-core testing and tasting results to help guide you through getting the best out of your Thanksgiving bird, whether it's your…
In case you missed it, the Armed Forces Classic, hosted this year at MCCS Okinawa's Foster Fieldhouse, was cut short due to slippery floors. Unfortunate for audiences, for sure, but -- as always -- safety first!
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/armed-forces-classic-called-off-halftime-due-unsafe/story?id=35197535
OKINAWA, Japan -- A moist, slippery court forced the cancellation of the Armed Forces Classic season opener between No. 9 Gonzaga and Pitt on Saturday morning at Foster Field House on the U.S. Marine Corps base. Prior to the first half ending, lead official Darron George...
As your Thanksgiving road trips draw closer, CMC(SD) urges Marines and their families to utilize the three P's of safe, successful travel:
PREPARE for the trip. Know your routes and plan accordingly.
PROTECT yourself and your loved ones. Wear seatbelts, have your vehicle properly maintained, and drive in a safe fashion.
PREVENT accidents and crashes. Practice safe driving by remaining alert, using your turn signals, and being aware of other drivers.
Happy Veterans Day to our men and women of the Marine Corps! Many thanks for your contributions to the USMC mission and for your service to your country. Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, here is a listing of many Veterans Day activities across the United States: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/23884/veterans-day-2015-ceremonies-and-events/
A list of Veterans Day 2015 events happening across the country.
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! The folks at CMC(SD) are excited to celebrate 240 years of service. Semper Fi!
We're at the time of year where decorations, wreathes, and lights are going to be hung at home, the workplace, and elsewhere. Sometimes, reaching to place these items at height presents a possible fall hazard. Whether you're arranging festive decorations, or performing your duties in an environment that puts you in hazardous situations, be careful and safe in your efforts. Learn more with the Department of the Navy's Fall Protection Guide:http://www.safety.marines.mil/Portals/92/USN_USMC_FALL_PROTECTION_GUIDE_August_2013%20(3).pdf
Thanksgiving's coming up fast! Be certain to practice safety in the kitchen and avoid being part of these holiday fire statistics. (Courtesy of International Association of Fire Fighters and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA))
With Labor Day Weekend in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to fall and the new items that present themselves throughout the season. Access CDC resources at http://www.cdc.gov/family/autumn/ for tips on keeping yourself and your family safe over the next several months.
The weather's getting exceptionally hot throughout much of the United States -- learn more about heat safety with this special issue of the Naval Safety Center E-Blast:http://www.public.navy.mil/comnavsafecen/Documents/media/E-blast/July_2015_heat.pdf
Wishing a pleasant 4th of July holiday to our Marines at home and abroad! Happy Independence Day!
In advance of the holiday weekend, be sure to check out the most recent issue of Safety Gram, featuring a dramatic, summertime lesson-learned from one of Safety Division's own! Be safe this 4th of July, and beyond.http://www.safety.marines.mil/Portals/92/Safety%20Gram/June%202015%20Safety%20Gram_FINAL.pdf
Happy Veterans Day to all of our Marine men and women. Thank you for all that you do for your country and the USMC. Semper Fidelis.
Don't be a PT ninja! Be visible. Be safe. http://www.runnersworld.com/the-starting-line/11-tips-staying-safe-roads
Leave word. Tell somebody or leave a note at home about where you plan to go and how long you plan to be out. That way your loved ones will know to come look for you if needed. Identify yourself. Run with proper ID, and carry a cell phone with emergency contacts taped to its back. Pretend you're inv…
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The October 2014 issue of Safety Gram was released yesterday, featuring OSHA reporting changes, an introduction to an SD staff member, and the development of an innovative USMC Level II motorcycle skills course. Read the latest Safety Gram here:https://safety.usmc.afpims.mil/Portals/92/Safety%20Gram/October%202014%20Safety%20Gram_FINAL.pdf
The newest issue of CMC(SD)'s Safety Gram is loaded full of valuable information for the upcoming summer months! Check it out here:http://www.safety.marines.mil/Portals/92/Safety%20Gram/April_2014_Safety_Gram_FINAL.pdf
Wishing a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend to you and yours! Drive with caution, swim with a buddy, and don't forget the sunscreen. Let's have a wonderful summer!
Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner! What are your [safe] plans for the holiday weekend?
The latest issue of Safety Gram is now available! Check out how HQ Battalion 29 Palms executed a successful Force Preservation Council, information on noise and lead exposure for personnel in helicopters, and a Bravo Zulu to two Naval Hospital facilities!http://www.safety.marines.mil/Portals/92/Safety%20Gram/March_2014_Safety_Gram_FINAL.pdf
Courtesy of the Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), check out this video on the importance of annual hearing exams, particularly for those in the military: http://hearing.health.mil/EducationAdvocacy/Videos/AnnualHearingExams.aspx
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Did you know that CMC(SD) now has a Lessons Learned page, containing an archive of recent examples, analysis, and solutions for USMC mishaps? Well, now you do! http://www.safety.marines.mil/UnitHome/LessonsLearned.aspx
Public Web Site for Marine Corps Safety Web Site
With the New Year well underway, CMC(SD) recognizes that -- between Marines participating in PT, and those with New Year Resolutions -- many of you will be hitting the pavement for some running in 2014. For the next several months, there's a good chance that the temperatures will be rather low, so you're encouraged to be smart when exercising in cold weather. Check out tips from the Road Runners Club of America on cold weather running: http://www.rrca.org/education-advocacy/cold-weather-running-tips/
With over 2,300 member clubs and events representing over 250,000 running club members, why run with anyone else? Join the RRCA today!
CMC(SD) wishes you and your families a very warm Happy Holidays, and we look forward to supporting your health and safety in the New Year. Kick off your holiday vacation by reading the most recent issue of Safety Gram -- containing articles on deep-fried turkeys, medicine management, Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards, and more!
https://safety.usmc.afpims.mil/Portals/92/November%20Safety%20Gram_FINAL.pdf
Whether traveling near or far this holiday season, be careful and take necessary precautions to arrive safe and sound. Who and where are you visiting during the holidays?
CMC(SD) hopes that you enjoyed a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday! Did you experience any hazards during the holiday with travel, food preparation, or otherwise?
Good morning and Happy Halloween, ladies and poltergeist, boys and ghouls! Many of our Marine men and women will be celebrating All Hallows' Eve with their youngsters. Make sure to keep them safe with these tips from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/
Family health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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