In accordance with CAPR 62-1 Wing personnel who were not 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  (these were a part of the planned briefing but were superceded by events of the past week.)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.	Sentinel - 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.

2.	Checklists – 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.	Glider Ramp Safety – 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 from the designated launch officer.

4.	Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection -  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.