**In accordance with CAPR 62-1 Wing personnel who [were not]{.underline}
in attendance at the monthly Safety Briefing are required to read and
initial the "Sentinel" and briefing notes published for that month.
These are now posted on the Wing Safety Web Site. The following is a
summary of the WaWg Hq. Safety briefing for the month/year indicated
above. Attached are copy(s) of any handouts used at the briefing. Please
review, and then complete the briefing certification form on the web
site. Send it to the Washington Wing Safety Office.**

**Thank you, Capt. George C. Minnich, Director of Safety, WaWg**

**The following is the agenda and notes of the safety briefing presented
8/25/07 by Col. Dave Maxwell**.

1.  The Wyoming crash and loss of members of Wyoming Wing. The hopes of
    Col. Maxwell that he will never have to face writing such a report
    and contacting family members about their loss.

2.  A recap of our mishaps this year to-date and review. Only 2 were
    actually preventable -- Cadet vs parked vehicle at Overlake
    (April 07) and Cadet vs Glider at Flight Academy (July 07).

3.  General discussion of this year's safety record and Safety
    mentality.

**The following additional subjects should be reviewed as a part of the
briefing for this month. (these were a part of the planned briefing but
were superceded by events of the past week.)**

**[1.]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}[Sentinel -]{.underline}** The August
2007 Sentinel is posted on the Wing Safety Site and the Safety Bulletin
Board. All personnel are urged to review that issue.

HIGHLIGHTS:

**Policies -- Let's Educate and Enforce** -- Set Safety Standards, at
levels of Operations. Make sure all understood them, then take an active
rule in enforcing them

**Hangar Rash** -- A continuing problem. Prevention suggestions.

**Distractions **-- Too many incidents are being caused by distractions.
Don't become a victim to them. Stay focused with the task at hand.

**Mobile Phones -- Another cause of distractions. **Studies have
constantly shown that the single leading distraction causing vehicle
accidents is the use of mobile phones while driving. Know and adhere to
the laws and rules in your area. "Hands free" is not enough. Pull off
the road if you must make or take that call. (Safety Officer's note: New
legislation passed by Wa State Legislature go in to effect next year.
Review and be prepared.)

**Summaries of CAPF**-**s 78 to NHQ ** the busy season is upon us. Note
the list above. National recap is in the Sentinel. **[Recommended
reading.]{.underline}**

**[2.]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}[Checklists
]{.underline}[--]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}**A lesson learned by the
power cadets at Ephrata is to make sure the checklist is followed.
Student in rear seat noticed while in flight that the pilot's door
wasn't properly closed and latched. Another student later wound up with
cargo from rear in his lap. It should have been secured by cargo net.

**[3.]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}[Glider Ramp Safety
]{.underline}[--]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}**A reminder: Once a glider
is connected to the tow rope or cable, all personnel should immediately
clear from in front of any parts of the glider. Unnecessary personnel
should move away from the glider and launch area. Only the wing walker
and the person holding the tail shall remain on the ramp and must stand
clear of the path of the glider. The tow vehicle or aircraft shall not
move until given a clear signal **[Only]{.underline}** from the
designated launch officer.

# **[4.]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}[Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection ]{.underline}**- During the flight Encampment a scraping noise was noted in the 2004 Chev van being used. Though this vehicle only had 22,500 miles on it the warranty was expired beyond the 3 year mark. Originally thought to be possible brake problem, it was discovered that the bearing had failed prematurely. All custodial units are recommended to make sure the wheel bearings are properly lubricated when vehicles are serviced. It is recommended that wheel bearings be checked on any other late model vans, and that units be alert to unusual noises from the wheel areas.

*Note: It is presumed that Wing personnel assigned to other units will
have attended the safety briefings at their home units. If you haven't,
you should either read your home unit's briefing notes or the Wing
Briefing Notes.*