Operation Iraqi Freedom Accident Update Last 24 Hours

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LTC Jay Jennings, CSP Deputy Director, US Army
Forces Command Safety Division
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Safety in Combat Operations?
Incompatible? Oxymoron? Unnecessary?
Accidental Losses Jeopardize Mission Success
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• Private Sector
• Accidental Losses Impact Bottom Line
• Decreased Ability to Produce
• Insurance, Workmans Comp Issues
• Company Morale, Worker Loyalty Suffers

• Military
• Accidental Losses Reduce Combat Power
• Loss of Personnel, Equipment
• Jeopardizes Accomplishment of Mission
• Safety Combat Multiplier

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Some Military Operations Are Unique
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Others Are Very Similar To Those Of Private
Companies
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Key Similarities

• The Need to Identify, Assess, and Manage Risks
• Critical Importance of Adherence to Standards

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Key Differences

• Definition of Acceptable Losses
• Risk-Reward Analysis

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How Is The US Army Safety And Risk Management
Program Similar To That Of A Typical American
Company?
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• Adherence to OSHA Standards
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Licensing, Certifications, Qualifications
• Training, Training, Training

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Eye Protection Private Sector
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Eye Protection Military
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Hearing Protection Private Sector
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Hearing Protection Military
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Head Protection Private Sector
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Head Protection Military
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Respiratory Protection Private Sector
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Respiratory Protection Military
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Construction Private Sector
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Construction Military
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Construction Private Sector
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Construction - Military
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Material Handling Equipment Private Sector
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Material Handling Equipment - Military
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Fleet Management Private Sector
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Fleet Management Military
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Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Private
Sector
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Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Military
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Vehicle Accidents Private Sector
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Vehicle Accidents Military
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Greatest Hazard to Private Sector and Military
Vehicle Accidents
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Most Critical Tool in Reducing Severity of
Vehicle Accidents
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Army Safety and Risk Management
Integrated Into All Operations Taught During
Military Schooling Safety Officers NCOs at All
Levels Consistent Command Emphasis
THERE IS INHERENT SAFETY IN ADHERENCE TO
WELL-WRITTEN, WELL-KNOWN, CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED
STANDARDS
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5-Step Risk Management Process
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• Structure to Support Risk Management
• Dept of Army Civilian (DAC) Safety Specialists
• Active Duty Warrant Officers Aviation Units
• Army Reserve Safety Officers NCOs
• Related Military and DAC Career Fields
• Quality Assurance Safety (Ammunition
  Surveillance)
• Industrial Hygiene
• Preventative Medicine
• Environmental Specialists/Engineers

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Continual Challenges
Bold, Audacious Risk-Taking Is A Quality of Great
Leaders
Safety Versus Military Mentality, Cost of Doing
Business
Perception Safety is an Administrative
Requirement, Not Applicable in Combat Environment
Availability of Safety Professionals
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Safety in Southwest Asia - Vehicle and Traffic
Safety
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Safety in Southwest Asia
Physical Fitness and Preparation
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Safety in Southwest Asia Human Factors
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Safety in Southwest Asia - Aviation Operations
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Safety in Southwest Asia - Dust and Visibility
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Safety in Southwest Asia
Port and Rail Movements
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Safety In Southwest Asia Weapons Clearing
Procedures
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Safety in Southwest Asia - Explosives
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Safety in Southwest Asia Explosives Camp Doha,
Kuwait - July 1991
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Safety in Southwest Asia Explosives Disposal of
Captured Enemy Ammunition
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• Other Issues
• Physical Activities
• Heavy Lifting

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• Other Issues
• Existing Infrastructure
• Commercial Equipment

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• Other Issues
• Night Operations

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• Other Issues
• Environmental Challenges

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• Other Issues
• Fire Prevention
• Non-Standard Operations

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• Safety Execute the Mission
• Bring Everyone Home