Maintenance Safety Reader
Abstract
In today's Army, whether in peacetime or combat, unit mission accomplishment depends on readiness. And readiness is measured by the unit's capability to mobilize all its asset all its people and all its equipment. Dead-lined vehicles, damaged equipment, and injured people are not combat ready. Therefore, motor pool operations which service vehicles, repair equipment, and provide preventive maintenance, while keeping its members healthy and whole, protect the Army's ability to accomplish the mission. A prime contributor to motor pool accidents is poor supervision. Even when mechanics have been trained to perform their tasks properly, they still require close supervision and positive motivation. A "just-get-the-job-done-fast" attitude does not contribute to readiness, will probably result in injuries and damage, and produces a job which is neither "done" nor "fast." The quality of the supervision has a direct influence on the attitudes of the people in the unit. And their attitudes are reflected by their appearance and that of the motor pool. Clean, properly dressed people perform better and feel better about themselves and their jobs. A clean, neat facility is not only free from many hazards and more efficient, but it also helps instill a sense of pride in the motor pool crew. True, good housekeeping requires work-more work for an already overburdened crew. But the positive results can be dramatic. People care about their performance when they feel cared about.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA373035
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center