News Summary
Redstone Arsenal will host its first Installation Safety Day on June 3, focusing on promoting safety awareness and hazard prevention. The event features informative sessions, safety booths, and participation from various organizations, including NASA and the local fire department. This initiative aims to encourage a safety-minded culture within the community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for improved safety practices. Attendees can learn from expert presentations on critical safety topics and engage with numerous safety resources throughout the day.
Redstone Arsenal will host its inaugural Installation Safety Day on June 3, 2021, aiming to promote safety awareness and hazard prevention. The event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Redstone Activity Field, located at 3732 Aerobee Road. Additional safety booths will be available indoors at the Community Activity Center, building 3711. This day is particularly significant as June is recognized nationwide as National Safety Month.
The focus of the event is to foster a state of mind that encourages individuals to halt and think about safety procedures in everyday situations. Charlie Carter, the Garrison’s safety and occupational health director, highlighted the importance of collaboration among various resources during the planning stages of the event. Efforts to coordinate the day’s activities are managed by the Garrison Safety Office.
Organizations participating in the Installation Safety Day include the Garrison Safety Office, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the Redstone Fire Department, and several community service providers like the North Alabama Search Dogs and the Army Substance Abuse Program. Other local supporters include the Fox Army Health Center, the Religious Support Office, and the Huntsville Urban Bike Share. The Directorate of Public Works and the Motorcycle Safety Program will also showcase safety booths.
Event Schedule
The event agenda features a variety of informative sessions, beginning with a welcome address and safety message delivered by the Garrison Commander, Colonel Erin Eike. Following this opening, Garrison Command Sergeant Major John Fritz will provide additional opening remarks.
At 9:10 a.m., Brandon Bailey, an Alabama state trooper, will give a presentation on distracted driving, an important safety topic that affects many road users. Shortly thereafter, a representative from the Redstone Fire and Emergency Services will present an overview of fire safety and services.
From 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., attendees can learn about electrical safety through a demonstration led by Huntsville Utilities. Following this session, safety booths will open for presentations from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., providing participants with valuable insights into various safety topics.
Additionally, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., annual SHARP training will be available in building 3711, which reinforces employee safety and health training. Attendees can participate in a “Lunch and Learn” session from 11:30 a.m. to noon, which will feature another electrical safety demonstration by Huntsville Utilities, followed by the continuation of safety booth presentations until 2:00 p.m.
Conclusion
Installation Safety Day at Redstone Arsenal is expected to attract a diverse audience, from military personnel to local community members, all eager to learn about safety initiatives. By combining resources and expertise from multiple organizations, the event seeks to create a safer environment for everyone involved. Participants are encouraged to engage with the various presentations and booths, ensuring they leave with practical knowledge that can enhance their safety practices.
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Additional Resources
- The Redstone Rocket: Article on Safety Day
- Wikipedia: Safety
- The Redstone Rocket: Article on Garrison Safety Office
- Google Search: Redstone Arsenal Safety Day
- WHNT News: Redstone Arsenal Safety Operations
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Safety Awareness
- The Redstone Rocket: Traffic Changes at Redstone Arsenal
- Google News: Redstone Arsenal Safety
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