Thanks to a relatively mild winter and the arrival of early springlike weather most of us have enjoyed pulling the bikes out earlyand hitting the open road.

This year’s schedule of MC Rally’s and Events looks to be full of funand riding, starting with Daytona Bike Week through Biketober-fest. Please keep in mind whether you are riding with your friendson the local roads or heading to any of the events out-of-state that

the PPE rules for military personnel don’t change just because you are off-base. You are stillrequired to wear a proper MC helmet (even if the state you are riding in doesn’t have a helmetlaw), eye protection, long sleeved shirts/jackets, long pants, sturdy over the ankle foot wear,and a reflective vest/jacket/belt from one half-hour before sunset to one half hour after sun-rise.

For those of you driving cars and trucks on our area roads and highways...look twice for motor-cycles...when you look before pulling in to traffic don’t just look for oncoming vehicles, activelylook for a MC approaching in either direction; in a quick glance a MC will blend into a vehicle.

SAFETY ADVISORVolume 7, Issue 5 May 2012

Special points of interest:

MC Safety

Inside this issue:

May is...MC Safety Awareness Month

- Click-It or Ticket- The Deficiency Cor-

ner- Running on Base

2

- VA Traffic SafetyLaws: MC Licensing

- ESAMS

3

- Safety Off the Job...BBQ Safety- National SafetyMonth

4

- Quick Tips—MSFGroup Riding

5

- Quick Tips—MSFCarrying Passengers

6

- AAA Driver Improve-ment Program- ESAMS Corner

7

- Traffic Safety—MCSafety:BRC/ERC/MSRC /

8

- Traffic Safety—MCSafety: Rider Responsi-bilities, Enrollment, &

9

- Safety Office Direc-tory

10

"Just in case you findany mistakes, pleaseremember they were

put there for a purpose.We try to offer some-

thing for everyone.

May’sDistracted DrivingPhoto & Story…TheBlack Nail Brigade

The Black Nail Brigade was founded by Greg Zaf-fke Jr. following the death of his mother on May2, 2009. Anita Zaffke of Lake Zurich, IL was killedwhen a car struck her motorcycle at 50mphwhile she was sitting at a red light. Laura Hunt,the driver of the car, admitted to being dis-tracted behind the wheel while she was paintingher fingernails. Crash scene photographs showstreaks of dark red polish around the car's inte-rior; and Anita’s MC following the crash. Zaffkepaints his fingernails on one hand black in mem-ory of his mother, and as a way to start conver-sations about distracted driving.

Is this a problem in yourwork space?

Let’s do some-thing about it…

SAFETY ADVISOR

Click-It orTicket—Day & Night

The Deficiency Corner

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Whether you’re taking a quick trip to thestore or packing the car for a road trip, besure you and your passengers are buck-led up. As the Memorial Day Holiday ap-proaches, the annual Click It or Ticketseat belt enforcement mobilization isabout to go into high gear. Law enforce-ment throughout the state will be out infull force from May 21-June 3 ready togive tickets to those peo-ple riding in or drivingvehicles while not wearingtheir seat belt.

It’s a fact that regular seatbelt use is the single mosteffective way to protectpeople and reduce fatali-ties in motor vehiclecrashes, yet only 82.3% ofVirginians wear them.When worn correctly, seat belts haveproven to reduce the risk of fatal injuryto front-seat passenger car occupants by45 % – and by 60 % in pickup trucks,SUVs and mini-vans, according to the

National Highway Traffic Safety Admini-stration (NHTSA).

Speed and distance aren’t always factorsin car crashes. Most crashes happenwithin 25 miles of the victims’ home, andcrashes often occur at speeds less than40 miles per hour. It only takes secondsto buckle up and when worn correctly,

seat belts reduce the riskof moderate-to-criticalinjury by 50%.

One of the deadliest out-comes in any vehiclecrash occurs when pas-sengers get ejected fromthe vehicle, with mostejections coming fromfailure to wear seat belts.Yet men – especially

younger men – are much less likely tobuckle up. Drivers at night are also muchless likely to buckle up. In fact, out of the756 car crash fatalities in Virginia lastyear, 333 victims were not properly re-

Problem: Missing ceiling tiles—Properlyinstalled ceiling tiles allow smoke detectors,heat detectors, and fire sprinklers to operateproperly. They provide a barrier to the spreadof smoke and fire.

Violation: 29CFR1910.37(a)(4) - OSHA re-quires safeguards designed to protect employ-ees in an emergency-including displaced ceil-ing tiles-must be in proper working order at alltimes.

Solution: Make sure damaged/removed tiles arereplaced immediately.

strained. The majority of those crasheshappened between 6:00pm and 5:59amand most involved young men.

It’s also imperative for young people tobuckle up. According to the World HealthOrganization, car crashes are the leadingcause of death to young people 10 – 19years old. Every year 260,000 childrendie and about 10 million are injured dueto car crashes. The seconds it takes tobuckle a seat belt can save a life –and it’sthe law. Virginia law states:

- Adults in the front seat must be prop-erly restrained

- Children under the age of 16 in all seat-ing positions must be properly restrainedChildren under the age of 8 must be se-cured in the appropriate child restraintdevice (like a booster seat)

Protect yourself and your loved ones:Click It or Ticket… day AND night. Spreadthe word and get more information onwww.drivesmartva.org.

Running & Jogging on BaseOne of the advantages of coming towork early is being able to get somework done quietly without the phoneringing.

But with every advantage there seemsto be a disadvantage...and those I findare outside the office environment. The

biggest disadvantage I see or should I say,“I struggle to see” are those early morn-ing runners and joggers who are enjoyingan early morning run on a quiet base.Every morning I pass at least 2-4 runnerswho I don’t see until I’m right besidethem...why you ask...because they arewearing dark clothing and nothing reflec-

tive to let drivers know they are there.

Please remember...anyone running, walk-ing, biking, or jogging on base are re-quired to wear some type of reflectivegear from sundown to sun up!

Copies of base rules for running/biking onbase are available at the Safety Office.

SAFETY ADVISOR

VATraffic Safety Laws: MC Licensing RequirementsDMV are valid for oneyear. Driver’s licenses arevalid for 8 years. MClearner’s permits allowyou to operate a MC after 0400 and be-fore 0000 (midnight). You must wear anapproved helmet. You may operate theMC only when supervised by a personlicensed to operate a motorcycle andwho is:

- At least age 21 or older- Alert and able to assist you- Providing immediate supervision

Exception: A parent, legal guardian orsibling may supervise you if they are li-censed to operate a MC and are age 18 orolder. No one, other than the operatorcan be on the MC.

If you already hold a valid VA driver’slicense and have not previously held aClass M designation or a MC driver’s li-cense, you may add a Class M designa-tion, which will allow you to also operatea MC. To receive this designation, youmust pass the motorcycle knowledge androad skills tests and hold a MC learner’spermit for 30 days. If you are under 19you will need to hold a MC learner’s per-mit for 9 months.Virginia Rider Training Program: If you

have proof of successfully completing theVirginia Rider Training Program prior to01 July 2007, you are exempt from hold-ing the motorcycle learner’s permit for 30days and from taking the MC road skillstest for a period of two years from thecompletion date.

If you have proof of successfully complet-ing the Virginia Rider Training Program onor after 01 July 2007, you are exemptfrom holding the MC learner’s permit for30 days and from taking the MC knowl-edge exam and the MC road skills test fora period of one year from the completiondate. If you are age 19 or older, you canoperate a MC unaccompanied for a pe-riod of 30 days from the course comple-tion. You must carry your Virginia driver’slicense and the Virginia Rider TrainingProgram completion certificate. To oper-ate a MC unaccompanied after 30 daysyou must visit a DMV customer servicecenter to have the MC designation addedto your driver’s license.

Please note: Currently, the VA DMV willnot recognize the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation course completion cards is-sued to riders completing training classeson base. They are not considered licensingagents by the State of VA.

Operating a motorcycle requires specialknowledge and skills beyond those re-quired to operate a car. To prepare forsafe, enjoyable riding, you should knowall you can about your motorcycle andwhat’s necessary to operate it legally inVirginia.

MC Registration: If you own and oper-ate a motorcycle in Virginia (registered inthis state) you must have a Virginia title,registration card, and license plate. Be-fore you can register your MC (in VA), youmust certify that it is insured with a com-pany authorized to do business in Vir-ginia. Vehicles registered in Virginia mustremain insured during the entire registra-tion period.

MC Licensing: You must hold a validdriver’s license with a Class M designa-tion or a MC driver’s license. If you arelearning to operate a MC, you may obtaina MC learner’s permit. (If you are goingto obtain a VA MC learner’s permit, youwill need a copy of the VA MotorcycleOperator Manual. Available from theDMV or on-line at www.DMVNOW.comand study the manual prior to taking theknowledge and skills test required forlicensing.)

Motorcycle learner’s permits issued by

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ESAMS Corner...for the Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR)What do I do when a rider checks out ofmy command?

Deactivate the individual!! Merely re-moving yourself or another who has beenidentified as the Supervisor only meansno one will receive notification when therider becomes delinquent in requisitetraining.

Your command will remain accountablefor training the rider is required to com-plete as long as he/she is attached toyour command.

The following is guidance from the NavalSafety Center MSR Dashboard Playbook.

Access ESAMS from Dashboard, selectExisting/Enter New Personnel leading toPersonnel Search page, enter name andlast four of SSN, to search for the individ-ual. Record will appear on the TRMS Em-ployee Page. "De-activate" the individ-ual.

If you have any ques-tions or need assis-tance, recommendyou contact yourESAMS Representa-tive.

The ESAMS Customer Service Represen-tative, Mr. Marlo Grape, may also pro-vide assistance and can be contacted asfollows: (CONUS) 1-866-249-7314;(OCONUS) 809-463-3376 then 1-866-249-7314; (e-mail)marlo.grape@hgwllc.com

“MSR Dashboard Playbook—www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Documents/ashore/motorvehicle/MSR_playbook.pdf.

The “Quick Tips” pamphlet—www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Documents/ashore/motorvehicle/MSR_quick-tips.pdf.

SAFETY ADVISORPAGE 4 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 5

Each June, the National SafetyCouncil encourages organizations toget involved and participate in Na-tional Safety Month(NSM).

NSM is an annual obser-vance to educate and influ-ence behaviors around theleading causes of prevent-able injuries and deaths.

Each week carries a themethat brings attention to criti-cal safety issues.

The 2012 Weekly Themes are:

- Week 1: Employee wellness—03-09 June. Small changes canmake a big difference to yourhealth and wellness.

- Week 2: Ergonomics—10-16 June. This involves design-ing the job environment to fitthe person and is important totake in to consideration atwork, but also while workingon projects at home.

- Week 3: Preventing slips, trips andfalls—17-23 June. Most falls are pre-ventable.

- Week 4: Driving safety—24-30 June.Driving is one of the most dangerousactivities you will do each day.

Look for articles on each topic in the JuneAdvisor. Additional information can befound on the National Safety Council web-site at www.nsc.org/nsm/.

(Source: National Safety Council)

utes and then try again.

- Don’t move the barbecue while it’s lit.When you are finished cooking, turn thecylinder valve off first, thenthe appliance valve. Thisallows all the gas in thelines to be cleared andburned off.

- Whether you are using anatural gas, propane, electric, or char-coal barbecue, avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes. Use fire-resistant barbe-cue mitts and utensils with long han-dles. Keep water handy to stop flare-ups; sand would work in an emergency.

- Store propane barbecues and sparecylinders outdoors in the shade. Neverleave them inside a vehicle or building.Leaking propane gas is heavier than airand collects in confined spaces. If ex-

Owners of natural gas and propane bar-beques can tell you of their convenience,but handle these barbecues with care.Fuel gas, sparks and air are an explosivecombination! If gas barbecues aren’tproperly used and maintained, they canliterally blow their tops.

Don’t let careless and unsafe barbecuingpractices ruin your summer fun. Take thetime to carefully read the manufacturer’soperating instructions before the firstuse, and follow these important safetytips:

- Never light a gas barbecue with the liddown. Gas trapped inside can easily ig-nite and cause the unit to explode. Al-ways light the barbecue as soon as thegas flow is turned on. If the barbecuedoesn’t light or goes out, turn off thevalves, leave the lid open, wait five min-

Safety...Off the Job: Barbecue with SafetyThis Summer

National Safety Month—June

posed to sparks or flames, the accumu-lated gas would cause a serious explo-sion.

- Don’t cook in garages orsheds. When propane barbe-cues are used in an enclosedarea, a dangerous and poten-tiallyfatal build-up of carbonmonoxide is produced.

- When transporting a propane cylinder,secure it in an upright position andthread a POL Safety Plug (available atdealers) into the outlet of the cylinder. Iftransporting the cylinder in a trunk, propthe trunk open; if in the back seat, leavethe passenger windows open. Neverpaint a propane cylinder a dark color asthis could cause it to absorb extra heat.

Make the safe operation of your barbe-cue a summer tradition.

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QUICKTIPS: MSF’s Guide to Group RidingMotorcycling is primarily a solo activity, but for many, riding as a group -- whether with friends on a Sun-day morning ride or with an organized motorcycle rally -- is the epitome of the motorcycling experience.Here are some tips to help ensure a fun and safe group ride:

Arrive prepared. Arrive on time with a full gas tank.

Hold a riders’ meeting. Discuss things like the route, rest and fuel stops, and hand signals (see diagramson next page). Assign a lead and sweep (tail) rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-

versed in group riding procedures. The leader should assess everyone’s riding skills and the group’s riding style.

Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally five to seven riders. If necessary, break thegroup into smaller sub-groups, each with a lead and sweep rider.

Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell phone, first-aid kit,and full tool kit, so the group is prepared for any problem that they might encounter.

Ride in formation. The staggered riding formation (see diagram below) allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles sothat each rider has enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards. The leader rides in the left third of the lane,while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane; the rest of the group follows the same pat-tern. A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed.

Avoid side-by-side formations, as they reduce the space cushion. If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard, youwould not have room to do so. You don’t want handlebars to get entangled.

Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror. If you see a rider falling behind, slow down so they may catchup. If all the riders in the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly steady speed without pressureto ride too fast to catch up.

If you’re separated from the group, don’t panic. Your group should have a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don’tbreak the law or ride beyond your skills to catch up.

For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for assistance as the situation warrants.

(Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) USA Organization. [www.msf-usa.org] 04/05)

“The MSF’s Guide to Group Riding: Hand Signals” and the “T-Clocs SM Inspection Checklist” are available from the JEBLCFSSafety Office. Due to space restraints they could not be reprinted in the Safety Advisor. If you would like to receive a copy,please send an email request to: kimberley.beaver@navy.mil.

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QUICKTIPS: Guidelines for Riding with A Passenger on your MC

Legal Considerations:

1. All state laws and requirements for carrying a passenger must be followed.2. Some states have specific equipment requirements. Examples: the motorcycle must have

passenger footrests, passengers must be able to reach the footrests, and a motorcyclemust have a separate seating area for a passenger.

3. The decision to carry a child, assuming all safety and legal factors are have been consid-ered, is left to the parent or guardian. Ensure that the child is mature enough to handlethe responsibilities, tall enough to reach the footrests, wears a properly fitted helmet andother protective gear, and holds on to you or the passenger hand-holds. Check your state’s laws; a few states have set mini-mum ages for motorcycle passengers.

Operator Preparation:

1. Passengers should be considered as a second “active” rider so they can help ensure that safety and procedural operationsare correctly followed.

2. A passenger will affect the handling characteristics of a motorcycle due to the extra weight and independent motion.3. A passenger tends to move forward in quick stops and may “bump” your helmet with theirs.4. Starting from a stop may require more throttle and clutch finesse.5. Braking procedures may be affected. Braking sooner and/or with greater pressure may be required.6. More weight over the rear tire may increase the usefulness and stopping power of the rear brake, especially in quick stop

situations.7. Riding on a downgrade will cause braking distance to increase compared to

a flat surface.8. Extra caution is called for in a corner because of the extra weight. Cornering

clearances may be affected.9. More time and space will be needed for passing.10. The effects of wind, especially side wind, may be more pronounced.

Motorcycle Preparation:

1. The motorcycle must be designed to accommodate a passenger.2. The motorcycle owner’s manual should be reviewed for manufacturer’s tips about motorcycle setup as well as any related

operational recommendations.3. The motorcycle’s suspension and tire pressure may need adjustment.4. Care should be taken to not exceed the weight limitations specified in the owner’s manual.

Passenger Preparation:

1. Passengers should be tall enough to reach the footrests and mature enough to handle the responsibilities.2. Passengers should wear proper protective gear.3. Passengers should receive a safety briefing (see #7).4. Passengers should consider themselves a second operator and share the responsibility for safety.

General Safety Considerations:

1. You need to be experienced in the motorcycle’s operation and have a safety oriented attitude before taking on the addedresponsibility of carrying a passenger.

2. Practice low-speed clutch/throttle control as well as normal and emergency braking in a low-risk area like an open parkinglot, with a passenger.

3. Use caution in cornering and develop cornering skills over time to ensure passenger comfort and safety.4. Use caution in corners as clearance may be affected.

(Cont’d on page 6)

(757) 462-2199 or 444-3140.

AAA Driver Improvement Coursestaught on-base DO NOT qualify forVA DMV Points Reduction on yourdriving record. Personnel attending atthe request of a civilian court shouldcontact the court offices to ensurethey will accept courses taught onbase. For point reduction or informa-tion about off-base AAA courses, con-tact the local AAA Offices.

Military/Civilian personnel convictedof a serious moving violation whiledriving a PMV or determined to be atfault in a traffic mishap while drivingoff-base shall attend required drivertraining/court mandated training attheir own expense.

Min. 6 personnel in attendanceor class will be cancelled. Max.class size is 30 personnel.

Classes meets 0730-1600. Youmust be present for the fullcourse to receive a certificate.

Register via ESAMS or the web-site:www.navymotorcyclerider.com

Info or questions please call

Per OPNAVINST5100.12 series, TrafficSafety Instruction requires AAA DriverImprovement Training for all Navymilitary/DON civilian personnel whooperate a government vehicle astheir primary duty, or more than 8hours per week as part of their inci-dental duties. (Includes leased/rentedvehicles.)

Military/Civilian personnel convicted ofa serious moving traffic violation whileoperating a GMV (i.e., reckless driv-ing, driving while impaired, speeding,following too close, failure to yield) orhave been determined to be at faultin a traffic mishap while on/off a DoDinstallation. Also applies to Military/Civilian personnel driving a PMV on aDOD installation.

AAA Driver Improvement ProgramPAGE 7VOLUME 7, ISSUE 5 SAFETY ADVISOR

Violation of provisions of this instruction(OPNAV 5100.12 series) by military person-nel may be punishable under the UniformCode of Military Justice. Violations of the

provisions of this instruction by civilian per-sonnel may subject them to disciplinary

action or administrative action under appli-cable civilian personnel instruction.

QUICKTIPS: Guidelines for Riding with A Passenger on your MC

5. Use MSF’s Search, Evaluate, Execute strategy (SEETM) to increase time and space safety margins6. Allow time for a passenger to adjust to the sense of speed and the sensation of leaning; speeds should be conservatively safe

and reasonable until a passenger acclimates to proper riding techniques.

7. Ensure passengers follow safety procedures:a. Complete personal protective gear is properly in use.b. Hold operator’s waist or hips, or motorcycle’s passenger hand-holds.c. Keep feet on footrests at all times, including while stopped.d. Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts.e. When in a corner, look over the operator’s shoulder in the direction of the corner.f. Avoid turning around or making sudden moves that might affect operation.g. If crossing an obstacle, stand on pegs with the knees slightly bent and allow legs to absorb the shock upon impact.

8. Allow more time for passing.9. Be ready to counter the effects of wind.10. Avoid extreme speeds and dramatic lean angles.11. Be ready for a passenger “bump” with their helmet or with their whole body sliding forward during hard breaking.12. Start the motorcycle before passenger mounts.13. Have the passenger mount after the motorcycle’s stand is raised and the motorcycle is securely braced. Hold the front brake

lever if the surface isn’t level.14. Have the passenger dismount first.15. Annually complete a Basic RiderCourse 2—Skills Practice with a passenger.16. Have frequent passengers complete a Basic RiderCourse so they can better understand

the operator’s task.

(Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) USA Organization. [www.msf-usa.org] 10/10)

Riders enrolling in the MSRC musthave completed the MSF Basic RiderCourse and provide proof of comple-

tion.

Riders taking theMSRC must have aMC permit or Op-erator’s License.

Personnel must usetheir own MC’s for

the MSRC.

The MSRC will satisfy the three yearrecertification requirement for SportBike riders; however Sport Bike ridersmust complete their initial Sport Bikecourse as soon as possible after com-pleting the BRC.

S.M.A.R.Trainer: (Safe MotorcyclistAwareness and Recognition Trainer) isa computerized traffic simulator thatallows beginning riders the opportu-nity to operate a motorcycle in reallife situations without the real worldconsequences. S.M.A.R.Trainerclasses are currently restricted to per-sonnel who have failed to completethe initial BRC.

Rider Responsibilities whensigning up for MotorcycleSafety Training Classes.

When signing up for Motorcycle SafetyTraining classes, your responsibilitiesdo not end after you have signed upfor the class.

Riders need to ensure they have pro-vided all the necessary informationwhen registering for classes.

This includes, you name, commandinfo, phone numbers (work & person-nel cell phone numbers are recom-mended). Include your work emailand if you have a personnel e-mailaddress which you check daily includeit in the remarks/notes section.

Include your supervisor in the re-marks/notes section.

All of this information is needed tomake sure you DO NOT lose your seatin the class you have requested.

E-mails are sent and/or phonemessage are left for you to con-firm the class, IF YOU DO NOTRESPOND you will be removedfrom your confirmed seat to astand-by seat in the class.

If there is a chance you will be de-ployed, detailed to another area, oron-leave during the few weeks priorto the class PLEASE contact the num-bers provided to you when you regis-tered to let them know you will beattending the class.

It is your responsibility to make sureyou have all the required documentswhen you report to class:

- Drivers License (Training Bikes)- MC Operators Permit/License- MC Registration- MC Insurance (Proof of)- ID Card- Special Request Chit or note fromyour immediate supervisor.

- Proper personal protective equip-ment for motorcycle riding.

SAFETY ADVISOR

Basic Rider Course (BRC): Is atwo-day course required for all ActiveDuty Military who ride a MC on or offbase; and all DoDCivilian Personnel,riding a MC onbase.

Successful comple-tion of the BRC isrequired prior toenrolling in the ERCor MSRC. Please retain your BRCcard, it does NOT expire and you willneed it for future class enrollments.

Area safety offices have a limitednumber of training motorcycles avail-able for use. When you enrollthrough the website you will be askedif you need a “training aid”. A “yes”answer will allow enrollment to con-tinue. If no trainer bikes are availableyou will be returned to the main menuto select another class/date. Thereare also a limited number of helmetsavailable. Riders may supply theirown DOT helmets. You are responsi-ble for providing the remaining per-sonal protective equipment for thecourse.

Experienced Rider Course(ERC): Is a one day course to rein-force riding skills, or gain experiencewith a new bike. Highly recom-mended if you have been deployed oroff the bike for awhile. Riders will usetheir own MC’s for this class. The ERCis required every three years followingthe BRC or your last ERC. To enroll inthe ERC, you must provide a copy ofyour BRC card to show your comple-tion of the MSF Basic Rider Course.

Military Sport-Bike RiderCourse (MSRC) : Is a one-daycourse required for all military person-nel riding Sport Bikes on or off baseand all DoD civilian personnel ridingSport Bikes on base.

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You DO NOT have to turn in yourSpecial Request Chit or BRC Card

prior to the date of your class.

Please take all documents to classwith you.

MC Safety Course registra-tion. All classes are posted onESAMS. Personnel may enrollthrough ESAMS or on-line at:www.navymotorcyclerider.com.The website will allow personnel

without an ESAMS ac-count to enroll as a “non-ESAMS User”.

Licensing Require-ments: Personnel ridingtheir motorcycles oncity/state/base roadways arerequired to have a MC opera-

tor’s license or permit. Personnel op-erating a MC with a motorcycle drivingpermit are required to comply withissuing state regulations. (i.e., VAMotorcycle Learner’s Permit requiresthe rider have a MC licensed operatorwith them at all times on another MC.Rider’s may only operate their motor-cycle between 0400 and midnight.)

Personnel who do not have a MC li-cense or permit are required totrailer/truck their bikes to the class.

Riders must bring their MC Per-mit/License, BRC Card, Proof of MCInsurance and MC Registration cardwith them to the class.

Personnel using training motorcyclesmust have a motor vehicle operator’slicense. MC permits are preferred.

Enrolling in the ERC or MSRC:Personnel enrolling must have com-pleted the BRC prior to enrolling inthese classes. Personnel will be re-quired to provide proof of BRCcompletion.

Continuing Rider Education:OPNAVINST5100.12 series (TrafficSafety Inst.) requires all riders(military/civilian) to recertify theirMC skills every three years by tak-ing the ERC, MSRC, or other COM-NAVSAFCEN approved course.

Courses Completed Off-Base: TheMotorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)Basic Rider Course (BRC) classestaught at TCC, TNCC, and HarleyDavidson Rider’s Edge are all accept-able to meet the Basic MC SafetyTraining requirements. If you com-plete the class at one of these loca-tions you do not have to take the BRCagain on base, (as long as you stillhave your MSF Card).

Special Note for Military person-nel holding a VA MC Operator’sPermit:

- The VA DMV WILL NOT issue alicense waiver for personnel complet-ing a MC Safety Course “on-base”.

- You are still required to hold yourpermit for the full 30-day period. Youmust also complete the MC written &rider skills test before a VA MotorcycleOperator’s license will be issued.

Questions??? Call (757) 462-2199 or444-3140 for more info.

SAFETY ADVISOR

Violation of provisions of this instruction(OPNAV 5100.12 series) by militarypersonnel may be punishable under theUniform Code of Military Justice.

Violations of the provisions of this in-struction by civilian personnel may sub-ject them to disciplinary action or ad-ministrative action under applicable ci-vilian personnel instruction.

Required Personal ProtectiveEquipment (Per OPNAV 5100.12series)

Helmets: A MC helmet meeting DOT,SHOIE, or Snell Memorial Foundationcertification or hostnation certificationshall be worn andproperly fastenedunder the chin.Fake or novelty hel-mets are prohibited.

Eye Protection:Protective eye devices designed formotorcycle operators (impact or shat-ter resistant safety glasses, goggles,wrap around glasses sealing the eye,or face shield properly attached to thehelmet) shall be properly worn. Awindshield or standard sunglasses orstandard eye wear alone are notproper eye protection.

Foot Protection: Sturdy over theankle footwear providing protectionfor the feet & ankles shall be worn.

Protective Clothing: Riders & pas-sengers shall wear a long sleeved shirtor jacket, long pants, and full fingeredgloves/mittens designed for use on aMC.

MC jackets constructed of abrasionresistant materials (leather, Kevlar,and/or codura) and containing impact-absorbent padding are highly recom-mended.

To enhance the ability of other vehicleoperators to see and avoid MC riders,outer garments constructed of brightlycolored & reflective materials arehighly recommended during daylighthours.

Reflective outer garments or vest shallbe worn during nighttime hours. (One1/2 hour before sunset to one 1/2hour after sunrise.)

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JEBLCFS—Safety Office DirectorySafety Manager/Explosives Safety Officer—462-2193

Deputy Safety Manager—462-2501

Asbestos—462-2197/2198

Bloodborne Pathogens—462-2199

Confined Space Entry—462-2197/2198

Ergonomics/Fall Protection—462-2198

ESAMS—462-2513/2199

Explosives Safety Program—462-2195

Fall Protection—462-2198

Hazard Abatement—462-2501

Hazardous Materials—462-2196

Hearing/Sight—462-2196

Indoor Air Quality—462-2196

Laser Safety—462-2195

Lead—462-2197

Lockout/Tagout—462-2198

Mishaps—462-2513

Occupational Health/IH Surveys—462-7761

Personal Protective Equipment—462-2198

Projects/Plans/Purchases Program—462-2196

Radiation Safety—462-2195

Recreation & Off-Duty Safety / Traffic—462-2199

Reproductive Hazards Program—462-2196

Respirator/CBRNE—462-2513/2199

Safety Website Coordinator—462-2199

Unsafe/Unhealthful Working Conditions—462-2513

VPP—462-2196

Weight/Material Handling—462-2197

On the Horizon...

I watched and wondered...why isthat Frisbee getting big-

ger…then it hit me

Traffic Safety CommitteeThursday—14 June 2012

1000—1100 Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E

ESAMS Orientation2012 Schedule

Classes Scheduled asneeded...

Joint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek—Fort Story

Safety Office

2600 Tarawa Court, STE-112-DBldg 1602—N35Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3297757.462.7761—Fax 757.462.2566

Safety Advisor EditorKymm BeaverPhone—757.462.2199Fax—757.462.2566Email: kimberley.beaver@navy.mil

Find us on the Web...

https://cnic.navy.mil/cnrma/programs/safety/index.htm (Regional Safety Website)

Traffic Safety Sign-ups (MC/AAA)

https://www.navymotorcyclerider.com

Safety is everybody’s job!!!

Safety Orientation TrainingTuesday—15 May 2012

0730-1030—Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112E.Classes begin promptly at 0730….

VPP MeetingTuesday— 29 May 2012

0900—Bldg. 1602, Rm. 112-E

Safety Stand-Down07 May 2012—1300

Base Theater