WEBVTT 00:00.040 --> 00:02.040 Hey team . Lieutenant General scott 00:02.040 --> 00:04.262 Spellman here . 55th Chief of Engineers 00:04.262 --> 00:06.318 and I'm coming to you today from the 00:06.318 --> 00:09.190 future cyber and Engineering Academic 00:09.190 --> 00:11.310 center at West Point new york , you 00:11.310 --> 00:13.254 know , this project is one of over 00:13.254 --> 00:15.310 several 100 ongoing projects that we 00:15.310 --> 00:17.440 have in our military and civil works 00:17.440 --> 00:20.400 program . What a better place to have a 00:20.400 --> 00:22.950 discussion about safety than a live An 00:22.950 --> 00:26.030 active construction site . Last year 00:26.070 --> 00:28.237 within the United States Army Corps of 00:28.237 --> 00:32.150 Engineers , we had 575 00:32.160 --> 00:35.050 reportable incidents this year , I 00:35.050 --> 00:37.330 wanted to remain vigilant in keeping 00:37.330 --> 00:39.608 not only our fellow usage workers safe , 00:39.840 --> 00:41.896 but those of our contractors and our 00:41.896 --> 00:44.030 family members as well . one safety 00:44.030 --> 00:46.810 incident is one too many each year . In 00:46.810 --> 00:49.330 june , the army observes national 00:49.330 --> 00:51.810 safety month . During this month , I 00:51.810 --> 00:53.921 want us to double down on our efforts 00:53.921 --> 00:56.140 and focus on our safety culture within 00:56.140 --> 00:58.410 the core but we know vigilance on the 00:58.410 --> 01:00.521 safety culture . This is a year round 01:00.521 --> 01:02.632 event . This is bigger than the month 01:02.632 --> 01:04.743 of june . The main way we make safety 01:04.743 --> 01:07.130 and all year long event is by using the 01:07.130 --> 01:09.186 use a safety and occupational health 01:09.186 --> 01:11.186 management system or Systems . This 01:11.186 --> 01:13.580 system utilizes a systematic approach 01:13.590 --> 01:15.534 to deliver safety and occupational 01:15.534 --> 01:17.368 health functions into all of our 01:17.368 --> 01:19.430 operations . It also empowers all 01:19.430 --> 01:21.540 functions of uses to look for safety 01:21.540 --> 01:23.880 issues . This principle of engagement 01:23.890 --> 01:26.001 and empowerment is a core function of 01:26.001 --> 01:28.112 the systems program and it is a major 01:28.112 --> 01:30.279 step into keeping the workforce safe , 01:30.279 --> 01:32.334 not just at construction sites , but 01:32.334 --> 01:34.501 also in the offices , common areas and 01:34.501 --> 01:37.090 recreational facilities , trip slip and 01:37.090 --> 01:39.257 fall hazards remain one of the leading 01:39.257 --> 01:41.146 causes for injuries and lost time 01:41.146 --> 01:43.146 within your essays . And while it's 01:43.146 --> 01:45.090 easy to plan for and point out the 01:45.090 --> 01:47.034 safety risk for large construction 01:47.034 --> 01:49.034 projects , the simple everyday risk 01:49.034 --> 01:51.034 taken by the workforce is harder to 01:51.034 --> 01:53.257 identify ways to mitigate such risks is 01:53.257 --> 01:55.312 to make sure the proper equipment is 01:55.312 --> 01:57.146 being used . Items are placed in 01:57.146 --> 01:59.146 appropriate locations and to remain 01:59.146 --> 02:01.146 vigilant on the smallest of details 02:01.146 --> 02:03.090 that , if overlooked , could cause 02:03.090 --> 02:05.312 injury to yourself or others at the end 02:05.312 --> 02:07.423 of the day , all you say is employees 02:07.423 --> 02:08.646 can prevent mishaps , 02:15.740 --> 02:16.060 mm hmm .