USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District
Determining root causes of accidents, eliminating hazards and preventing reoccurrence
In Afghanistan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building water, power, and transportation projects as well as Afghan National Security Forces facilities to enable security and stability in the nation.
Did you know though, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the world?
The best defense against near misses or worse is prevention through education, training and awareness. When an accident, incident, or near miss occurs at a district job site, Geronimo Gomez, a safety and occupational health specialist with the USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District, investigates; identifying all the possible factors in his pursuit to determine the causes resulting in the unfortunate event, eliminate hazards and prevent future accidents.
Determining root causes of accidents, eliminating hazards and preventing reoccurrence
In Afghanistan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building water, power, and transportation projects as well as Afghan National Security Forces facilities to enable security and stability in the nation.
Did you know though, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the world?
The best defense against near misses or worse is prevention through education, training and awareness. When an accident, incident, or near miss occurs at a district job site, Geronimo Gomez, a safety and occupational health specialist with the USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District, investigates; identifying all the possible factors in his pursuit to determine the causes resulting in the unfortunate event, eliminate hazards and prevent future accidents.