Press Release
☷Army heat illness summer safety campaign highlights hazards risks
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 29,2022
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Summer , almost upon us , is the longest vacation period of the year , with an increase in people out enjoying sunshine and warm weather , swimming , boating , playing and traveling — there’s a lot going on for Soldiers and their families between April and September . Unfortunately , spring and summer ( essentially the third and fourth quarters ) are the deadliest time of year for Army mishaps , both on and off duty . The U . S . Army Combat Readiness Center released a seasonal communications campaign to heighten awareness of the hazards and help leaders and Soldiers mitigate their risk , whatever their mission or personal plans . “This campaign is a valuable addition to risk management toolkits for leaders , safety professionals and individual Soldiers , ” said Brig . Gen . Andrew C . Hilmes , USACRC commanding general and director of Army Safety . “Between additional training time on duty and more leisure travel off duty , the Army’s risk profile naturally rises with the temperature between winter , the start of spring and throughout summer . ” The vast majority of fatal mishaps occur in vehicles , holding true for both on and off duty . This year’s heat illness/summer safety campaign addresses this and other topics , designed to complement the updated Off Duty Safety Awareness Presentation , released last week , and third - quarter spike tactical vehicle safety campaign , which will be available later this month . “Getting these messages out now reminds Soldiers of the risks before they have a chance to encounter them , ” said USACRC Command Sgt . Maj . James Light . “It’s a proactive way to ensure safety doesn’t get lost in the rush to enjoy their off - duty time . Leaders have a personal responsibility to be a positive role model , ” he said . “They should live safety , not just talk about it . These campaigns are our effort to make everyone aware of the hazards and enable informed decision - making regardless of activity . ” The heat illness/summer safety campaign is available at https://safety . army . mil/MEDIA/Seasonal - Safety - Campaigns/Spring - Summer - Safety - 2022 . Additional materials will be added periodically to the campaign site through August . The third - quarter spike tactical vehicle safety campaign , ODSAP , and other risk management tools are available at https://safety . army . mil .
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