Naval Safety Center Story Archive
Local Law Enforcement Cracks Down on DUIs (26 August 2010)
Law enforcement officials began their annual "Drunk Driving Over the Limit Under Arrest," driving under the influence (DUI) prevention campaign Aug. 20.
Risk Management Key to Safe Holiday Weekend (1 September 2010)
The Naval Safety Center (NSC) is encouraging proper planning for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 4-6, to ensure Sailors and their families enjoy their time off and return safely to work Aug. 7.
Safest Summer On Record Concludes for Sailors, Marines (7 September 2010)
Labor Day marked the traditional end of summer for Sailors and Marines and also the end of the Naval Safety Center's (NSC) annual summer safety campaign, "Live to Play, Play to Live."
NAVSAFECEN, VABC Share Liquor Law Enforcement Award (25 September 2010)
Members of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (VABC), led by Chairman J. Neal Insley, presented the Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) with the National Liquor Law Enforcement Award for Most Innovative Program Sept. 10.
NAVSAFECEN Offers Halloween Safety Tips (27 October 2010)
The Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) recommends that Sailors and their family members make safety a top priority during Halloween Oct. 31.
Safe Start to FY11 for Navy (5 November 2010)
After completing fiscal year (FY) 2010 with record low numbers of fatalities and Class A mishaps in many categories, the Navy enjoyed a solid start to FY11 in October and November 2010.
Additional Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Increases Risk for Driving Mishaps (23 November 2010)
Thanksgiving is Nov. 25, - just two days away - so it is important for Sailors to remember risk management when driving to their holiday destinations.
Risk Management Key to Mitigating Mishaps in 2011 (5 January 2011)
Following the holiday season, Sailors and Marines across the fleet are returning from leave and getting back to the regular routine at their duty stations in January 2011.
Navy League Seeks Safety Role Models (1 February 2011)
The Navy League of the United States will be accepting nominations for the Adm. Vern Clark and Gen. James L. Jones Safety Awards until March 1.
Safety Integration in Acquisition Award Nominations Now Being Accepted (7 February 2011)
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 SECNAV Safety Integration in Acquisition (SIA) award.
Navy Kicks Off Summer Safety Campaign (19 May 2011)
The Naval Safety Center's (NAVSAFECEN) annual summer safety campaign officially begins Memorial Day weekend, and materials are available now to help Sailors and Marines prepare for their upcoming off-duty and recreational activities.
Navy Safety Chief Holds First Set of Town Hall Meetings (18 August 2011)
In an effort to reach out to safety professionals, Commander, Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN), held town hall-style meetings on board Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval Station Norfolk Aug. 16-17.
The Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) advised East Coast Sailors, Marines and their families Aug. 24 to prepare for contact by Hurricane Irene.
Manage Your Off-Duty Risks During Labor Day Weekend (30 August 2011)
Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, also marks the end of the Naval Safety Center's (NAVSAFECEN) annual summer safety campaign, "Live to Play, Play to Live."
Training Makes the Difference for Motorcycle Riders (8 September 2011)
A Sailor was killed Sept. 5 while riding his motorcycle. Reports say he was traveling at a speed in excess of 130 miles per hour, and while he had attended the Basic Rider Course (BRC), he had not attended the Military Sportbike Rider Course (MSRC).