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DOD SOH, IH, EEM Professionals Learn the Latest in Safety, Environmental Protection Trends
May 1, 2023 — Safety and occupational health (SOH), industrial hygiene (IH), and environmental and emergency management (EEM) professionals from across the Department of Defense (DOD) learned the latest in safety, occupational health and environmental protection trends at the annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-21, 2023... MORE

Naval Enterprise Encouraged to Self-assess, Self-correct Summertime Risks
April 13, 2023 — Warm days of summer come with unique risks. To help reduce the likelihood of mishaps, injuries or worse – loss of life – the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) will launch its annual “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety awareness campaign May 26 to Sept. 4... MORE

Naval Safety Command's New Approach to Assessments
March 20, 2023 — I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss the Naval Safety Command's (NAVSAFECOM) new approach to safety assessments, some of the changes you may see and our goal outcomes. ... MORE

Registration Open for Joint Safety and Environmental Development Symposium
March 15, 2023 — Registration recently opened for the 31st Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-21, 2023... MORE

NAVSAFECOM Announces Fleet-Facing Public Affairs Campaign
January 27, 2023 — Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) seeks Sailors and Marines to feature in safety campaigns and promotions such as the "101 Critical Days of Summer," "Fall and Winter Safety" and other off-duty activities... MORE

2023 NAVSAFECOM Fleet-Facing Public Affairs Campaign

NAVSAFECOM Announces RMI Training Sessions
January 10, 2023 — The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) continues to conduct virtual Risk Management Information Streamlined Incident Reporting (RMI SIR) familiarization training with the next sessions starting Jan. 17 through Feb. 9 via Teams. Training will cover topics including instruction on SIR account access, accounts management, entering mishaps and recommendations, message approval process, memorandums of final evaluation and hazard abatement and mishap recommendation management... MORE

Naval Enterprise can Expect Risk Management Assessments
January 9, 2023 — Naval enterprise commands can now expect assessments of their risk management and self-improvement practices by Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) assurance teams... MORE

Winter is Coming: Maintaining the Maintainer in a Cold Weather Environment
December 2, 2022 — With the winter months approaching, the requirements for aircraft inspections, service, repairs, and/or modifications remain the same, but, as maintainers, we are faced with a different type of challenge. Maintenance performed in exposed and unprotected environments places personnel at a higher risk of injuries and increases the potential for a mishap... MORE

An MV-22 Osprey from VMM-261 "The Raging Bulls" takes off from Harstad Port in Harstad, Norway.

Don't Be a Turkey When Hitting the Roads
November 17, 2022 — It’s that time of year when many begin imagining the smells of delicious pumpkin pie, turkey and stuffing. Some have already started thoughtful prep work in anticipation of preparing the perfect meal for their loved ones this Thanksgiving. As we look ahead to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Naval Safety Command reminds everyone planning to hit the road over the long weekend to be diligent and plan accordingly ahead of their trip, regardless of distance or destination. ... MORE

Safety Training Courses Available for FY23, Assess Needs Now for FY24 Quotas
November 15, 2022 — Reducing no-show students, unused quotas and under-projected training needs are critically important goals for the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFEVTRACEN) this fiscal year (FY)... MORE