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OSHA
Naval Safety Center
HQMC Safety Division
USMC Safety Program
USMC OSH Program

Operational Risk Management (ORM)
USMC Traffic Safety Program
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Our Mission
To support mission accomplishment of MCAS Yuma tenant and transient units by preserving human and material resources through an aggressive training and awareness program.

Director/ASO 928-269-5611
Ground Safety Manager 928-269-3690
Occupational Safety & Health 928-269-2921/2873
Industrial Hygiene 928-269-3610
Tactical Safety Specialist 928-269-2257
Explosive Safety 928-269-3611/2956
Traffic Safety 928-269-2965
Cape Fox Professional Services 928-269-5769
DSS Admin 928-269-5699


Available MarineNet Safety Courses

Job Hazard Analysis Form

Mishap Report Form

Anymouse Reporting
Anymouse forms can be anonymously placed in an Anymouse Box in the current locations:

  • Station Messhall, Bldg. 710 - at front entrance
  • Station Gym, Bldg. 545 - at front entrance
  • Station PX, Bldg. 595 - at front entrance
  • Child Development Center, Bldg. 1085 - in training room
  • Youth Activity Center, Bldg. 1050 - in employee lounge
  • H&HS Headquarters, Bldg. 722 - in S-3/training
  • I&L, Bldg. 888 - near safety board inside north end of building

Safety Courses

Station safety courses schedule

The following traffic safety courses are offered by the station's safety department:

Basic Motorcycle Riders Course

This course is required for all active duty personnel who ride a motorcycle on or off base as well as anyone who rides on base. All personnel must possess a valid state-issued motorcycle endorsement or permit. Motorcycles, gloves and helmets are provided. Couse times should be verified upon sign up due to changes in temperatures and requirements.

Experienced Motorcycle Riders Course

This course is required for all personnel within Marine Forces Pacific and its subordinate units who ride cruiser-style motorcycles. It must be completed within 120 days after completing the Basic Motorcycle Riders Course. Others who are eligible may also attend. Personnel must possess a state-issued motorcycle endorsement, motorcycle and personal protective equipment. Couse times should be verified upon sign up due to changes in temperatures and requirements.

Military Sport Bike Riders Course

This course is required for all personnel who ride sport bike-style motorcycles and must be completed within 120 days after completing the Basic Motorcycle Riders Course. Personnel must possess a state-issued motorcycle endorsement, motorcycle and PPE. Couse times should be verified upon sign up due to changes in temperatures and requirements.

Alive at 25

This course is required for all Marines under 26 years of age. Military dependents under 26 may also attend. Couse times should be verified upon sign up due to changes in temperatures and requirements..

Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving

This course is normally mandated to personnel through traffic court, however, classes are open to anyone. Couse times should be verified upon sign up due to changes in temperatures and requirements.

ATV Course and Dirt Bike Course

These courses are required for anyone who rides an ATV or dirt bike on Department of Defense property. However, the classes are available to all ATV or dirt bike riders. Participants must supply their own ATV or dirt bike and PPE. Separate five-hour classes are held on an as-needed basis for each type of vehicle. Call the traffic safety office to apply.

Eligibility: Unless specified above, all courses are available to active duty, dependents, retirees, active reservists and Department of Defense employees. Contractors are not eligible.

Classes are first-come, first-served and class schedules are subject to change. Registered students will be informed of course locations and any changes prior to the start of class.

All motorcycle courses must be scheduled through the student’s unit motorcycle representative. All other courses must be scheduled by a staff noncommissioned officer or above.

In order to register for any motorcycle classes, riders must have motorcycles and PPE inspected by a unit motorcycle representative or at the station traffic safety office.

For more information, call the traffic safety office at 928-269-2965.

Explosive/Hazardous Material Driver Course

Course dates:
June 21-22, 2011 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Sept. 20-21, 2011 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Dec. 7-8, 2011 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

This class is required for personnel whose duties require them to transport hazardous material which includes explosives in motor vehicles. Personnel who currently have these qualifications are required to attend this class every two years in order to maintain qualifications. This course meets the requirement of the 49-Code of Federal Regulation (49-CFR) Department of Transportation Regulation. The only prerequisites to attend the course is a valid state driver's license and at least 18 years old.

Explosive Operators Course for Tactical Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is offered when requested.

This class is required for personnel whose duties require them to handle explosives with Tactical MHE. Personnel who currently have these qualifications are required to attend this class every three years in order to maintain qualifications. This course meets the requirements of NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010 and TM 11275-15/4. The only prerequisites to attend the course is completion of AMMO-18 Distance Learning, a valid Tactical Heavy Equipment Operators License and at least 18 years old.

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