Every day presents hazards and circumstances that can increase the chances of a mishap. For Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni those hazards are most prevalent around the airfield and harbor. Long working hours, night shifts, and heavy machinery all contribute to increasing the chances of a mishap occurring in the work center.
On Nov. 29, 2021, MCAS Iwakuni’s station safety center kicked off its first local Ground Safety for Marines course.
The two-week, Training and Education Command (TECOM) driven course, increases safety by providing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training to military and civilian personnel assigned to full-time or collateral duties in ground safety. “This course is the first step to enhancing a stronger safety culture at MCAS Iwakuni,” said Dennis Gamad, the course facilitator for the air station. “Leaders, from noncommissioned officers to officers, set the tone for safety in their respective organizations and emphasize its importance.”