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SAFETY

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    1. SAFETY PROTECTING THE FORCE http://www.usfk.mil/USFK/index.html Welcome to the USFK Safety Training module. USFK Policy Letter # 2 “Command Safety” can be reviewed at the USFK Website under the “Command Info Corner” section and the Safety link.Welcome to the USFK Safety Training module. USFK Policy Letter # 2 “Command Safety” can be reviewed at the USFK Website under the “Command Info Corner” section and the Safety link.

    2. OUTLINE Frequent Turnover of Personnel Road and Driving Hazards Disease Threat Training Hazards Aviation Hazards Environmental Hazards (Cold WX, Hot WX, Monsoon Rain and Typhoons) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accident Reporting References This presentation will discuss the following 9 topics as they relate to all Service members, Civilian Employees (including contractors), and Family Members assigned or attached to USFK or its components. This presentation will discuss the following 9 topics as they relate to all Service members, Civilian Employees (including contractors), and Family Members assigned or attached to USFK or its components.

    3. Frequent Turnover of Personnel “Change” as a Hazard All operations should use the risk management process to identify hazards. Special consideration shall be given to ‘personnel and experience’ in this operating environment. USFK Regulations serve as the basis for policy and the establishment of standards. USFK Seasonal Safety Campaigns are used to identify seasonal hazards. See current campaign at the USFK website under the Safety tab in the headline banner. Unlike many places, Korea experiences a frequent turnover of personnel that presents its own set of hazards. For example, someone who has been on the job for less then 3 months may find themselves being the most experienced person within a section. For this reason it is essential to evaluate “personnel and experience” when conducting any risk assessment in this operating environment. USFK Regulations serve as the basis for policy and the establishment of standards. When conducting risk assessments for operations in Korea a review of the applicable USFK/UNC/CFC Regulations and Pamphlets are necessary. The commander of USFK conducts Semi-Annual Safety conferences with the stated purpose of: Providing a comprehensive, proactive means of identifying and implementing risk mitigation measures for seasonal ground and aviation operations, and off duty hazards and risks. While achieving the overarching, command-wide goal of ensuring no loss of life, minimal injuries and equipment damage, which supports the Secretary of Defense goal of reducing accidents by 75% The conferences not only lays out the USFK seasonal safety campaign but also highlights service specific programs and best practices which can be shared between commands. Service specific training is listed in USFK Regulation 350-2 and is required before training operations can be conducted in the Republic of Korea. Unlike many places, Korea experiences a frequent turnover of personnel that presents its own set of hazards. For example, someone who has been on the job for less then 3 months may find themselves being the most experienced person within a section. For this reason it is essential to evaluate “personnel and experience” when conducting any risk assessment in this operating environment. USFK Regulations serve as the basis for policy and the establishment of standards. When conducting risk assessments for operations in Korea a review of the applicable USFK/UNC/CFC Regulations and Pamphlets are necessary. The commander of USFK conducts Semi-Annual Safety conferences with the stated purpose of: Providing a comprehensive, proactive means of identifying and implementing risk mitigation measures for seasonal ground and aviation operations, and off duty hazards and risks. While achieving the overarching, command-wide goal of ensuring no loss of life, minimal injuries and equipment damage, which supports the Secretary of Defense goal of reducing accidents by 75% The conferences not only lays out the USFK seasonal safety campaign but also highlights service specific programs and best practices which can be shared between commands. Service specific training is listed in USFK Regulation 350-2 and is required before training operations can be conducted in the Republic of Korea.

    4. Road and Driving Hazards Heavy Traffic Congestion Narrow roads The Republic of Korea has an extensive highway system. It consists of freeways (Also referred to as expressways/motorways), national highways, and various classifications below the national level. All freeways are toll highways, and all freeways except Route 130 are operated by the Korea Highway Corporation. As with any system, you can expect delays in and around major cities or construction areas during peak volume periods. In Heavy traffic mishaps are typically experienced as a result of improper merging or rear end collisions due to following to closely or inattentive driving.The Republic of Korea has an extensive highway system. It consists of freeways (Also referred to as expressways/motorways), national highways, and various classifications below the national level. All freeways are toll highways, and all freeways except Route 130 are operated by the Korea Highway Corporation. As with any system, you can expect delays in and around major cities or construction areas during peak volume periods. In Heavy traffic mishaps are typically experienced as a result of improper merging or rear end collisions due to following to closely or inattentive driving.

    5. Road and Driving Hazards (Cont.) Heavy Traffic Congestion Narrow rural roads Pedestrian traffic Vehicle loads and shoulders Significant drop-offs Overhead power lines and vehicle antennas Narrow rural roads are probably the greatest challenge. Here you will encounter non-standard traffic such as pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, various types of farming equipment, push carts and during harvest season the occasional crop. Drivers must be aware of their vehicle weights, dimensions and speeds. Soft shoulders, combined with significant drop-offs (which may even be concealed due to vegetation) pose a rollover hazard. Additionally, drivers must be aware of the hazard produced by their vehicle’s load and antenna heights in the presence of high voltage power lines located at rail road crossings and along road ways. This hazard is present not only in cities and built up areas but also along rural roads.Narrow rural roads are probably the greatest challenge. Here you will encounter non-standard traffic such as pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, various types of farming equipment, push carts and during harvest season the occasional crop. Drivers must be aware of their vehicle weights, dimensions and speeds. Soft shoulders, combined with significant drop-offs (which may even be concealed due to vegetation) pose a rollover hazard. Additionally, drivers must be aware of the hazard produced by their vehicle’s load and antenna heights in the presence of high voltage power lines located at rail road crossings and along road ways. This hazard is present not only in cities and built up areas but also along rural roads.

    6. Road and Driving Hazards (Cont.) Heavy Traffic Congestion Narrow rural roads Pedestrian traffic Vehicle Loads and shoulders Significant drop-offs Overhead power lines and vehicle antennas Merging Traffic Intersections Red lights Crosswalks Bicycles and motorcycles Backing without ground guides Drivers should be aware of the hazards present during merging. Be acutely aware of your surroundings through the use of assistant drivers and all available mirrors. prior to lane changing. Intersections have their own unique hazards. At red lights, it is not uncommon to see several additional vehicles traversing the intersection when you may have the green light. Children in crosswalks may raise their hand to traffic and proceed into the crosswalk regardless of the signal status. Do not be surprised when seeing bicycles and motorcycles maneuvering between cars to get to the front of slow moving or stopped traffic. Always use all mirrors prior to lane changing. At night these hazards are compounded due to darkness and even more so during winter months when pedestrians are wearing dark clothing. Due to narrow parking areas, frequent fender benders are encountered while backing. Drivers must ensure they are aware of obstacles and if necessary to use a ground guide.Drivers should be aware of the hazards present during merging. Be acutely aware of your surroundings through the use of assistant drivers and all available mirrors. prior to lane changing. Intersections have their own unique hazards. At red lights, it is not uncommon to see several additional vehicles traversing the intersection when you may have the green light. Children in crosswalks may raise their hand to traffic and proceed into the crosswalk regardless of the signal status. Do not be surprised when seeing bicycles and motorcycles maneuvering between cars to get to the front of slow moving or stopped traffic. Always use all mirrors prior to lane changing. At night these hazards are compounded due to darkness and even more so during winter months when pedestrians are wearing dark clothing. Due to narrow parking areas, frequent fender benders are encountered while backing. Drivers must ensure they are aware of obstacles and if necessary to use a ground guide.

    7. Road and Driving Hazard Controls Properly trained and licensed drivers Conduct Route recons and Convoy rehearsals Use ground guides Roadside recovery of disabled non-tactical vehicles Driver/assistant driver awareness Drivers are to be properly trained, licensed and motivated to operate assigned equipment IAW Services driver training programs. Additionally, to operate equipment in the Republic of Korea drivers will be licensed IAW Section II “Licensing” USFK Regulation 190-1 titled ”Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision”. Conducting detailed route planning and reconnaissance along with convoy rehearsals involving all drivers and the chain of command has proven to be a “best practice” for the safe movement of military vehicles and equipment in Korea. Additional convoy commander information is available in USFK Regulation 55-355, titled “Korea Traffic Management”. Consider the use of ground guides in areas that have restricted maneuverability or when visibility is restricted while backing. In the event that your Department of Defense non-tactical vehicle becomes disabled; roadside recovery will be accomplished IAW USFK Regulation 58-4. Situationally Aware, Drivers and Assistant drivers who are able to communicate effectively as a crew from the time they are issued their WARNO to the completion of the AAR is your best control for the Hazards previously mentioned. Drivers are to be properly trained, licensed and motivated to operate assigned equipment IAW Services driver training programs. Additionally, to operate equipment in the Republic of Korea drivers will be licensed IAW Section II “Licensing” USFK Regulation 190-1 titled ”Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision”. Conducting detailed route planning and reconnaissance along with convoy rehearsals involving all drivers and the chain of command has proven to be a “best practice” for the safe movement of military vehicles and equipment in Korea. Additional convoy commander information is available in USFK Regulation 55-355, titled “Korea Traffic Management”. Consider the use of ground guides in areas that have restricted maneuverability or when visibility is restricted while backing. In the event that your Department of Defense non-tactical vehicle becomes disabled; roadside recovery will be accomplished IAW USFK Regulation 58-4. Situationally Aware, Drivers and Assistant drivers who are able to communicate effectively as a crew from the time they are issued their WARNO to the completion of the AAR is your best control for the Hazards previously mentioned.

    8. Disease Threat Detailed information and controls can be found in the USFK Training Module “Force Health Protection and Staying Healthy on the Korean Peninsula” and USFK Pamphlet 385-3. Read the slide.Read the slide.

    9. Ammunition and Explosive Safety Training Areas and Ranges Ammunition handling, Transportation and Storage Land mines and UXOs Many of the Training Areas and Firing Ranges are small and in some cases close to urban areas. For this reason, controls are in place to operate safely at these locations. Prior coordination with the appropriate training organization will ensure Range OICs and Range Safety Officers are properly trained on the Range SOPs and fire control measures. At some point while training in USFK you will perform some type of Ammunition handling, Transportation or Storage operation. You must be familiar with the provisions of DOD 6055.9-STD and applicable Service regulations and strictly adhere to all operational controls which apply to your operation. Personnel performing live fire exercises or conducting maneuver exercises north of Seoul should receive UXO and Mine awareness training. For training locations north of Seoul Eighth United States Army Range Control personnel can provide information on minefield locations. Many of the Training Areas and Firing Ranges are small and in some cases close to urban areas. For this reason, controls are in place to operate safely at these locations. Prior coordination with the appropriate training organization will ensure Range OICs and Range Safety Officers are properly trained on the Range SOPs and fire control measures. At some point while training in USFK you will perform some type of Ammunition handling, Transportation or Storage operation. You must be familiar with the provisions of DOD 6055.9-STD and applicable Service regulations and strictly adhere to all operational controls which apply to your operation. Personnel performing live fire exercises or conducting maneuver exercises north of Seoul should receive UXO and Mine awareness training. For training locations north of Seoul Eighth United States Army Range Control personnel can provide information on minefield locations.

    10. Aviation Hazards Complicated and congested airspace structure Localized Weather Phenomenon at low altitudes Collision avoidance Korea’s airspace structure is complicated and congested. At a quick glance one will note there are Civilian and Military airfields to include Joint Use Airfields. You will also see the myriad of Special Use Airspace which include MOAs, Restricted and Prohibited Areas. Additionally, there are UAS operations being conducted by both ROK and US forces. There are a number of UNC/CFC/USFK Regulations that manage airfield use, Flight Following Procedures above and below 600 Feet AGL and operations within P-518 along the DMZ. Service specific training is listed in USFK Regulation 350-2 Appendix C Section II and is required before training operations can be conducted in the Republic of Korea. Frequent Low Ceilings and/or restricted visibility can be experienced when operating low level and in mountain passes. PIREPs of significant weather should be reported promptly to weather forecasters. In the low level flying arena aircrews will likely encounter power lines, unmarked/unlit building cranes and communication towers. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in hang gliding, paragliding, civil helicopter and airplane operations. All crewmembers must continually be on the lookout for these types of hazards when operating VFR in Controlled, Uncontrolled and Special Use Airspace in order to avoid collisions.Korea’s airspace structure is complicated and congested. At a quick glance one will note there are Civilian and Military airfields to include Joint Use Airfields. You will also see the myriad of Special Use Airspace which include MOAs, Restricted and Prohibited Areas. Additionally, there are UAS operations being conducted by both ROK and US forces. There are a number of UNC/CFC/USFK Regulations that manage airfield use, Flight Following Procedures above and below 600 Feet AGL and operations within P-518 along the DMZ. Service specific training is listed in USFK Regulation 350-2 Appendix C Section II and is required before training operations can be conducted in the Republic of Korea. Frequent Low Ceilings and/or restricted visibility can be experienced when operating low level and in mountain passes. PIREPs of significant weather should be reported promptly to weather forecasters. In the low level flying arena aircrews will likely encounter power lines, unmarked/unlit building cranes and communication towers. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in hang gliding, paragliding, civil helicopter and airplane operations. All crewmembers must continually be on the lookout for these types of hazards when operating VFR in Controlled, Uncontrolled and Special Use Airspace in order to avoid collisions.

    11. Environmental Hazards Cold WX, Hot WX, Monsoon Rains and Typhoons - Detailed information and controls can be found in the USFK Training Module “Force Health Protection and Staying Healthy on the Korean Peninsula” and USFK Pamphlet 385-3. An Area Weather Advisory and Cyclone Condition of Response (COR) notification system is in place for Korea. Details are located in USFK Regulation 115-1. READ the slideREAD the slide

    12. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon Monoxide Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas Never allow personnel to ride inside a closed shelter Warn others if poisoning is suspected Seek medical attention Use only approved heaters for tactical training Portable Generators Ondol Heating Systems Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and very poisonous gas. In Korea, some common overexposures that have resulted in death or permanent injury have occurred within the vehicle driver’s compartment, commo vans and in crew areas of tanks. Never let anyone ride in the back of an enclosed shelter. Some signs of carbon monoxide overexposure may be headaches, dizziness or nausea. If overexposure is suspected, immediately warn others, seek fresh air and medical attention. During tactical training use only approved heaters that vent exhaust to the outside. Additionally, generators produce a greater amount of CO2 then modern automobiles. Ensure all generators, military and COTs models, are properly vented. Ondol is a heating system where exhaust gas from a wood or a coal fire place is used to heat living spaces in homes. This is a Carbon Monoxide hazard if the ducting system is not properly maintained. Today only about 1% of Korean homes still use this method to heat living spaces. Modern heating systems use heated water that is piped under floors to warm rooms. The water still might be heated by wood or coal fireplaces but the exhaust gases are vented differently and not under the floor.Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and very poisonous gas. In Korea, some common overexposures that have resulted in death or permanent injury have occurred within the vehicle driver’s compartment, commo vans and in crew areas of tanks. Never let anyone ride in the back of an enclosed shelter. Some signs of carbon monoxide overexposure may be headaches, dizziness or nausea. If overexposure is suspected, immediately warn others, seek fresh air and medical attention. During tactical training use only approved heaters that vent exhaust to the outside. Additionally, generators produce a greater amount of CO2 then modern automobiles. Ensure all generators, military and COTs models, are properly vented. Ondol is a heating system where exhaust gas from a wood or a coal fire place is used to heat living spaces in homes. This is a Carbon Monoxide hazard if the ducting system is not properly maintained. Today only about 1% of Korean homes still use this method to heat living spaces. Modern heating systems use heated water that is piped under floors to warm rooms. The water still might be heated by wood or coal fireplaces but the exhaust gases are vented differently and not under the floor.

    13. Accident Investigation and Reporting Accident Reporting will be in accordance with Services directives. Notify Command Safety Office for all Class A and B accidents within 24 hours. Provide a summary of the findings and recommendations on completion of the investigation. Read Bullet # 1 If your organization is involved in a Class A or Class B mishap notify the command safety office within 24 hours. Provide a summary of the findings and recommendations on completion of the investigation; furnish a copy of the completed report if requested. This requirement is in addition to the reporting requirement specified in Service regulations.Read Bullet # 1 If your organization is involved in a Class A or Class B mishap notify the command safety office within 24 hours. Provide a summary of the findings and recommendations on completion of the investigation; furnish a copy of the completed report if requested. This requirement is in addition to the reporting requirement specified in Service regulations.

    14. References http://www.usfk.mil/USFK/index.html USFK Regulation 58-4 Roadside Recovery of Non-tactical Vehicle USFK Regulation 115-1 Dissemination of USFK Area Weather Advisories and Tropical Cyclone Procedures for the Republic of Korea USFK Regulation 190-1 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision USFK Regulation 385-1 USFK Safety Program USFK Pam 385-2 Guide to Safe Driving in Korea USFK Pam 385-3 A Systems Approach to Seasonal Safety USFK Regulation 350-2 Theater Specific Required training DOD 6055.9-STD DOD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards All references mentioned are accessible thru the USFK Website. All references mentioned are accessible thru the USFK Website.

    15. Summary Thank you for your attention on this very important topic.. Remember, safety is critical to our operations and mission… do your part and carry out your responsibilities safely. Contact the USFK Office for assistance or questions regarding safety. Enjoy you time in Korea, be productive, and be safe. Thank you for your attention on this very important topic.. Remember, safety is critical to our operations and mission… do your part and carry out your responsibilities safely. Contact the USFK Office for assistance or questions regarding safety. Enjoy you time in Korea, be productive, and be safe.

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