Announcements

Rip currents account for more than 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are the No. 1 hazard at a surf beach, leading to tens of thousands of rescues by lifeguards and over 100 drowning fatalities every year in the United States.

NORFOLK, Va.  — The 101 Critical Days of Summer is the period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend when off-duty accidents tend to increase across the Navy and Marine Corps. The Naval Safety Command wants you to be prepared and mitigate unnecessary risk during this time.

NORFOLK, Va. - Safety and occupational health (SOH), industrial hygiene (IH), and environmental and emergency management (EEM) professionals from across the Department of Defense (DOD) learned the latest in safety, occupational health and environmental protection trends at the annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-21, 2023.

NORFOLK, Va. - Warm days of summer come with unique risks. To help reduce the likelihood of mishaps, injuries or worse – loss of life – the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) will launch its annual “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety awareness campaign May 26 to Sept. 4.

NORFOLK, Va. - Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) seeks Sailors and Marines to feature in safety campaigns and promotions such as the "101 Critical Days of Summer," "Fall and Winter Safety" and other off-duty activities.