Navy International Programs Office

07/27/2011

CDC - UV Radiation - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic

For more information on UV safety measures please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/uvradiation/

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a part of sunlight that is an invisible form of radiation. UV rays can pe*****te and change the structure of skin cells. There are three types of UV rays: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). UVA is the most abundant source of solar radiation a

07/18/2011

Safety tip for the week: Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. Even if it's cool and cloudy, you still need protection. Clouds do not block UV rays; they filter them - and sometimes only slightly. Remember to plan ahead and keep sun protection handy in your car, bag, or backpack.

07/18/2011

The Command Picnic Day turned out great, good food and great company. Thank you to everyone who showed up and participated in the fun! Don't forget to check out the photos from the day and let us know what you think!

07/15/2011

Command Picnic 2011

07/11/2011

Safety tip for the week: Anyone can get skin cancer, but the risk is greatest for people with:
* White or light-colored skin with freckles
* Blond or red hair
* Blue or green eyes
You can take the following steps to help prevent skin cancer:
* Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
* Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher
* Cover up with long sleeves and a hat
* Check your skin regularly for any changes

07/05/2011

Navy IPO will be providing safety tips each week to help you better prepare for this summer.

Safety tip for this week: never forget about protecting your eyes – exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and growths on the eye including cancer. So don’t forget to wear sunglasses when you go outside!

07/05/2011

As we step into summer we need to be aware of the dangers that sun exposure can cause. This is why Navy IPO is proud to participate in UV Safety Month and help raise awareness of the risks of sun damage. During the month of July join us in taking action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage.

07/04/2011

Today Navy IPO would like to remember those who helped set the foundation of America's independence by signing the Declaration of Independence. As you celebrate this day remember to practice safe measures and to have a Happy Independence Day.

07/01/2011

DSCA Tri-Service Security Cooperation Workshop 2011 - a set on Flickr

Thank you USASAC for posting photos from the DSCA Tri-Service Security Cooperation Workshop 2011.

Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.

06/27/2011

Navy IPO is honoring all our employees for their hard work and dedication and to celebrate we're putting together a Command picnic day. A special thank you to all our colleagues, family, and friends for helping to make Navy IPO a great place to work. We hope to see all our colleagues at the picnic!

06/19/2011

We would like to make a special shout out to all Father's out there that help support our troops, family, and Navy IPO. Happy Father's Day!!

06/14/2011

2011 Tri-Service Security Cooperation Workshop (TSSCW)

06/14/2011

We have new interns joining us this month and we want to show our appreciation to all our Interns and Associates. Each Intern and Associate brings unique abilities, enthusiasm and a level of professionalism that allows our organization to meet vital goals and objectives for U.S. national security, today and in the future.

04/25/2011

Navy IPO is hosting this year's Tri-Service Security Cooperation Workshop in conjunction with DSCA. The workshop is ongoing through this week and will bring together the Security Cooperation (SC) Community to focus and discuss SC for the future. We will post pictures and updates throughout this event. Stay posted!

03/30/2011

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03/30/2011

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