NAVY REGION SINGAPORE COMMAND INDOCTRINATION
COMMAND INDOCTRINATION
SOH PROGRAM
SAFETY OFFICER – LT NGUYENASSISTANT – ALICE WILSON
CONTRACTOR SUPPORT – LEE WILSON
SAFETY
• Everyone’s responsibility
• If you see an unsafe act report it to the Safety Officer LT Nguyen or his assistants Alice Wilson or Lee Wilson
• Primary emphasis in Singapore is Traffic & Recreational Safety
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
• AUL – authorized use list of hazardous materials
• MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet• SOH – Safety & Occupational Health• PPE – Personal Protective Equipment• HAZCOM – Hazard Communication• NAVOSH – Navy Occupational Safety &
Health
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
• MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF MATERIAL, HAZARD OF MATERIAL, NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.
• INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM MSDS
• MUST BE PROPERLY STORED
SOH PROGRAM ELEMENTS
• Regional Safety Council – Meets Quarterly
• Safety information disseminated via POW’s, Merlion, PAO Roller, Safety Bulletin Board outside of NEX and in COMLOGWEST PAC passageway
• Variety of SOH training including indoc, TS & Rec. Safety
MISHAP REPORTING
• Done for all tenants by Regional Safety Office
• Reportable injuries reported via WESS
• All injuries resulting in more than 1 day of lost time shall be reported to the Navy Safety Center.
ASBESTOSASBESTOS
• Naturally occurring mineral silicate
• Can cause several types of cancer in humans
• Widely used until 1970 as an insulation
• Still used in brake shoes, gaskets, and clutch linings
• Most of the asbestos on this base is gone
• Naturally occurring mineral silicate
• Can cause several types of cancer in humans
• Widely used until 1970 as an insulation
• Still used in brake shoes, gaskets, and clutch linings
• Most of the asbestos on this base is gone
ASBESTOSASBESTOS
• Base wide survey completed in 2003.
• Surveys of remaining materials conducted annually.
• Most asbestos has been abated.
• Bldg. 6-4, roof of MWR
• No asbestos has been found in housing
• Base wide survey completed in 2003.
• Surveys of remaining materials conducted annually.
• Most asbestos has been abated.
• Bldg. 6-4, roof of MWR
• No asbestos has been found in housing
LEAD
• Drinking Water is monitored by the Environmental Engineer
• Locally procured paint may contain lead.
• Before you do any renovation in housing, contact the housing office or the environmental engineer at 6750-2052.
• We will be able to test for lead soon
• Lead is a reproductive hazard in men and women.
• Lead can also cause central nervous system damage resulting in tremors, hypotension, and facial pallor
• Lead can cause kidney disease
LEAD
NAVY REGION SINGAPORE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM
OPNAVINST 5100.12 SERIES
TRANSPORTATION IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF OUR DAILY LIFE!
• You can’t go anywhere without it.
• Requires high level of responsibility.
• Must remember you are operating a potentially deadly weapon.
DRIVING IN SINGAPORE
• Basic Theory of Driving Handbooks are available at various driving centers around the island.
• Unless otherwise posted the speed limit is 50 km/h.
• You must pass the Final Theory of driving test.• If you pass the FTT you must take a driving
test. If you pass you will be issued a Class 3 Qualified Drivers License.
DRIVING IN SINGAPORE
• LN1 Abigail Allen from COMLOGWESTPAC teaches certificate of entitlement classes every month.
• Required to drive government vehicles
• 46 Navy and Marine Personnel died in the first 80 days on FY-06 including m/c mishaps.
• All but 3 or a little less than 90% were young lower enlisted
• @ 30% involved alcohol
• Virtually all were preventable
FACTS:
• Most fatalities occur between 2100 and 0500
• Speed, alcohol and fatigue are the leading causes
• Most fatal accidents occur on Fri. Sat. and Sun.
• Fatigue causes you to sleep for 2-3 second periods
• Wearing your seat belt decreases your chance of serious injury or death by 50% or more
• Service members are required to wear seat belts in a private motor vehicle.
FATALITY FACTS:
PROBLEMS WITH DRIVING IN SINGAPORE
• PROBLEMS:• Drinking & Driving• Opposite side
(right) steering• Driving on the left
hand side of road• Unfamiliarity with
local laws
• SOLUTIONS:• Don’t Drink & Drive• Use Public
Transportation• Seatbelts• Approach driving • here with healthy
respect
Solutions for driving in Singapore
DRINKING AND DRIVING
DRINKING FACTS:
• IT IS ESTIMATED THAT IN THE U.S., ONE IN TWENTY DRIVERS ARE DRUNK
• THE ONLY WAY TO SOBER UP IS WITH TIME
• 1 BEER = 1.5 OZ. OF 80 PROOF LIQUOR• ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AFFECTS
REFLEXES, COORDINATION, REACTION TIME, VISUAL AND GENERAL AWARENESS.
DRINKING AND DRIVING IN SINGAPORE
DRINKING AND DRIVING IN SINGAPORE
• ALCOHOL EVEN IN SMALL QUANTITIES MAKES YOU LESS SAFE ON THE ROAD.
• MEDICATIONS CAN CONTAIN ALCOHOL RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT.
• THE LEGAL LIMIT HERE IS 80MG PER 100 ML OF BLOOD
• ANY DRIVER FOUND WITH A BAC EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL BE SPENDING TIME IN COURT, POSSIBLY JAIL, AND BE SOMEWHAT POORER AS A RESULT
• ALCOHOL EVEN IN SMALL QUANTITIES MAKES YOU LESS SAFE ON THE ROAD.
• MEDICATIONS CAN CONTAIN ALCOHOL RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT.
• THE LEGAL LIMIT HERE IS 80MG PER 100 ML OF BLOOD
• ANY DRIVER FOUND WITH A BAC EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL BE SPENDING TIME IN COURT, POSSIBLY JAIL, AND BE SOMEWHAT POORER AS A RESULT
CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN SINGAPORE
1. Violation of Singapore law $60.00-350.00 + points
2. Increase risk of injury and/or death
3. Violation of naval regulations
BIG 3 KILLERS
• DRINKING AND DRIVING
• FATIGUE
• NOT WEARING YOUR SEAT BELTS
RECREATIONAL AND OFF-DUTY SAFETY
OPNAVINST 5100.12 Series
HAZARDS OF SWIMMING
• MISTAKENLY THINK YOU ARE A BETTER SWIMMER THAN YOU ARE
• DON’T CONSIDER THE HAZARDS OF COLD WATER, SUDDEN IMMERSION, WAVES, CURRENTS, RIP TIDES
• ALCOHOL AND FATIGUE
• MISTAKENLY THINK YOU ARE A BETTER SWIMMER THAN YOU ARE
• DON’T CONSIDER THE HAZARDS OF COLD WATER, SUDDEN IMMERSION, WAVES, CURRENTS, RIP TIDES
• ALCOHOL AND FATIGUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
• LEARN TO SWIM WELL
• KNOW YOU LIMITATIONS
• SWIM WITH A BUDDY• SWIM IN
SUPERVISED AREAS.• PAY ATTENTION TO
WARNINGS OF HAZARDS
• CHECK WATER DEPTH BEFORE DIVING
• STAY OUT FROM UNDER DIVING BOARDS AND PLATFORMS
• LEARN SELF-RESCUE TECHNIQUES
• AVOID TOO MUCH SUN
HAZARDS OF BASKETBALLHAZARDS OF BASKETBALL
• Lack of conditioning• Heat injury/illness• Not warming up/cooling down• Landing on another players foot when
rebounding• ORM principles must be applied but you can’t
prevent all injuries in a fast moving game
• HAZARDS:
• Inattention to obstacles in path of bike
• Losing control because of excessive speed
• Automobiles
• Lack of protective equipment
• Poor bike maintenance
BICYCLESBICYCLES
• Last year there were two serious bicycle injuries
• One was due to excessive speed while it was raining
• One was due to poor bicycle Maintenance• But we did improve from the previous
year when we had four
• Last year there were two serious bicycle injuries
• One was due to excessive speed while it was raining
• One was due to poor bicycle Maintenance• But we did improve from the previous
year when we had four
BICYCLESBICYCLES
HEAT STRESS PROGRAM
• Heat Stress is a real problem in Singapore year round.
• Always a threat of heat injuries including
• Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Heat Rash & Heat Syncope
• Need to be vigilant
HEAT STROKE
• Real Medical Emergency and Death may occur in Minutes
• Skin is hot, red and dry, victum unconcious
• Internal body temperature may reach 105-108 degrees fahrenheit.
• Medical Tx is imperative.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
• May develop into heat stroke if not treated
• Skin is cool, clammy and is characterized by profuse sweating.
• Patient may be nauseous and/or vomitting
• Need to reduce heat stress immediately
OTHER HEAT INJURIES
• Heat Cramps – lack of electrolytes
• Heat Rash – damaged skin
• Heat Syncope – blood pooling in extremities
HEAT STRESS PROGRAM
• Heat is monitored twice daily
• Heat stress conditions are posted in two locations along with placards explaining activity levels
• Flag colors are green, yellow, red & black
