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'You're the Key' to Red Light Safety
August 4, 2021 — Sponsored by the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR), National Stop on Red Week 2021 is Aug. 1-7. While this week’s focus is National Stop on Red, the Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) would like to encourage drivers to be vigilant year-round. Created by the Federal Highway Administration, National Stop on Red Week aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and how to reduce the number and severity of crashes... MORE

Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls an Issue Not to Ignore
July 14, 2021 — You may or may not have seen the warning in your mailbox, with bright red letters “URGENT” or “RECALL” on the outside of the envelope. Every day, vehicle safety notices go out, and still, these warnings go largely ignored by consumers. Add military service members and their family’s busy schedules, deployments, PCS moves, unforwarded mail, etc., and it is even easier not to receive or see these notices. Every year car manufacturers will recall millions of vehicles in the United States due to significant safety issues. Many may not know what a vehicle safety recall is, where to find more information or why it is very important... MORE

NAVSAFECEN Announces CNO Afloat Safety Award Recipients
July 12, 2021 — NORFOLK, Va. - A five-time recipient joined 14 other ships in winning top honors for the fiscal 2020 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Afloat Safety Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to fleet readiness, morale, efficiency and economical use of resources through safety... MORE

Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) conduct well deck operations with Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1662), March 8, 2021.

Culture Standardization Workshop Ties In Best Practices, Lessons Learned
June 7, 2021 — NORFOLK, Va. - A group of Navy and Marine Corps facilitators met recently to discuss best practices and lessons gleaned from culture workshops held across the Fleet... MORE

NAVSAFECEN, SUPSALV MH-60S deep-water recovery captures data to prevent future aircraft mishaps
May 21, 2021 — Thanks to successful salvage efforts from a joint naval operation, the Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) and Aviation Mishap Board (AMB) received critical data from a downed MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, which should lead to determining the cause and potentially preventing future similar mishaps... MORE

2021 Professional Development Symposium Continues to Innovate
May 19, 2021 — The Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) hosted the 29th Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 19-23.The free symposium offered the Department of Defense uniformed and civilian professionals opportunities to share innovative ideas, new trends and information in the fields of... MORE

NAVSAFECEN Names Winners of CNO Shore Safety Awards
May 18, 2021 — Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) recently announced the fiscal year (FY) 2020 winners of the Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Awards, which recognize outstanding support and achievement in safety and occupational health. ... MORE

Distracted Driving: A Safety Issue to Keep Eyes On
May 4, 2021 — The Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) reminds those across the Naval Enterprise that distracted driving continues to be a prevalent and risky issue nationwide. Distracted driving comes in many forms and steering clear is necessary at all times. ... MORE

'You're the Key' - Naval Safety Center Launches Motor Vehicle Safety Campaign
April 26, 2021 — The Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) launched a Motor Vehicle Safety Campaign April 26 to increase awareness on the top contributing factors to motor vehicle accidents and inform Sailors and Marines on ways they can reduce the likelihood and severity of motor vehicle mishaps through appropriate risk management strategies and best practices... MORE

Naval Safety Center Launches Annual 101 Critical Days Of Summer Safety Campaign
April 20, 2021 — Summer is almost upon us and it is, once again, time for the Naval Safety Center’s (NAVSAFECEN) annual 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. Summer is the longest vacation period of the year. As the restrictions of COVID-19 begin to relax across the globe in compliance with country, state and military base guidelines, there will be an increase in people who are out enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, swimming, boating, playing and traveling... MORE