Get in S.T.E.P. Safety Takes Every Person

V.P.P.Voluntary Protection ProgramVolume 2, Issue 10During the month of September WSMR experienced a great loss of a fellow employee.Our Commanding General published thru the email a message to theworkforce. We have received approval to run the email message in our OctoberS.T.E.P. to emphasize the importance of safety while operating a motor vehicle.PLEASE SAFE take -- Staying time to read Accident-Free the message and Everywherea minute to soak in the safety messageour Commanding General is relaying to all of us that get into a vehicle or ona motorcycle. Thank you. S.T.E.P. CommitteeGet in S.T.E.P.Safety Takes Every PersonOctober 2010Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)4 Major Elements1. Management Commitment andEmployee Involvement2. Worksite Analysis3. Hazard Prevention and Control4. Safety and Health TrainingFrom: Medeiros, Carol CIV USA ATECSent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:34 AMSubject: On Behalf of BG Regan - Reflecting on Last Week's Fatal Traffic Accident(UNCLASSIFIED)Classification: UNCLASSIFIEDCaveats: FOUOLadies and Gentlemen,I know that many of you are reflecting on the tragic accident that took the life of our friend andteammate, Mr Jeff Pauley. As you reflect on the accident, please remember our focus is on rememberingand honoring Jeff for his contributions to WSMR and our nation, while comforting and supportinghis family and friends at this difficult time.I also understand that some members of TEAM WSMR are reflecting on the causes of the accident inorder to prevent future tragedies. This type of reflection is understandable, but please do so in asensitive manner that is respectful of Jeff, his family, friends and other members of TEAM WSMR.As you discuss or write to each other about the accident, please keep thisguidance in mind.At some point, we will formally review the causes of the accident from an installation perspective andrefine our accident prevention strategy. This review will include the investigation reports on the accident.We do this because the life of every member of Team WSMR is important and together wemust do everything possible to keep each of you safe. Needless to say - We will do this in a sensitiveway that respects Jeff and his loved ones. In the interim, we know that we can do several things toreduce accident risks:ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS. Please don't drive distracted, drunk or tired; and obey thespeed limits. Follow these basic rules and you will help keep our community as safe as possible.Thanks for honoring & remembering Jeff and comforting his family; please continue to keep Jeff andhis family in your thoughts and prayers.Vr,John ReganHave any questions, comments, orsuggestion, call me TODAY.No comment or suggestion tosmall.(575)678-2756