DLA News Archive

Tag: safety

DLA encourages employees to take steps to prepare for hurricane season well before it arrives.

May 8, 2017

Employees urged to get 'hurricane ready' this week

To help Americans prepare for dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes generated by hurricanes, the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are sponsoring Hurricane Preparedness Week May 7-13.

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a Star Worksite in safety under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program Dec. 12, 2016 in a ceremony in the Frank Lotts Conference Center on the installation. The OSHA VPP recognizes employers and workers in federal agencies and in private industry who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for the respective industries.

Dec. 15, 2016

Culture change leads to Defense Supply Center Richmond earning OSHA safety star status

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DLA Installation Support at Richmond and many other DLA organizations has received star status in safety by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

A few simple habits can help you become a less-attractive target for criminals, say DLA security officials.

Oct. 18, 2016

Crime Prevention Month: Protect yourself

Staying alert, keeping a low profile and securing your property will help you avoid becoming a target for criminals, say security officials at DLA Installation Support.

Richard Ellis (right), DLA Troop Support deputy commander, and Keith Cheng, DLA Troop Support safety manager, go through an inspection checklist during a quarterly senior leader safety inspection of the Bldg. 36 command areas Sept. 29. The inspection is part of the requirements to achieve Voluntary Protection Programs Star Status.

Oct. 13, 2016

Deputy commander conducts safety inspection as Troop Support reaches for star status

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support took a step towards achieving recognition for workplace safety with a senior leader inspection Sept. 29.

Safety Team members from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, perform an interview skit Sept. 6, 2016 during a Safety Town Hall in the Lotts Conference Center to show Defense Supply Center Richmond employees what to expect in upcoming on-the-spot interviews next week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Programs evaluation team.

Sept. 9, 2016

Commander says DSCR is ready for OSHA star at Safety Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day hosted a Voluntary Protection Programs Safety Town Hall Sept. 6, at which he told Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees that Defense Supply Center Richmond is ready for its star.

DLA employees should begin to fulfill their pre-trip requirements 45-60 days before departure.

Aug. 17, 2016

Foreign-travel employee requirements and tips

If you're a DLA employee who will be traveling internationally for work in two months or less, now is the time to make sure you've fulfilled all the travel requirements, which go well beyond just completing your travel orders.

Having a plan before an event happens can make all the difference.

Aug. 10, 2016

What to do in an active shooter event

With the increasing frequency of active shooter events, it's more critical than ever to know the most effective ways to react.

DLA employee Phil Prater stops at an overlook during a motorcycle ride through Skyline Drive, Virginia, Oct. 18, 2010.

May 20, 2016

DLA motorcyclists share tips for riders, drivers to keep each other safe on the road

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and a few Defense Logistics Agency motorcyclists share their thoughts on what bikers and drivers can do to keep everyone safe on the road.

Despite the wet weather, HQC employees flock to purchase produce and plants at the kickoff of DLA's farmers' market, May 11.

May 12, 2016

Carrots, CrossFit part of agency day to promote health, safety

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees were treated to a wealth of wellness information and demonstrations at the 17th Annual Health and Safety Expo in the cafeteria, while some braved the rain to stock up on produce, hot sauce and baked goods at the Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters weekly farmers' market. Both events took place May 11.