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Log Book for April 23, 2006
Health & Safety Report
Paul Tompkins Reporting

MDRS Inspection: Today is our first full day in MDRS. Following loading gear and food into MDRS, I began locating and testing our safety equipment:
  • CO monitor, loft (verified)
  • CO monitor, near gas stove (verified)
  • CO monitor, engineering bench (verified)
  • CO monitor, lab (sitting on shelf) (verified)
  • Fire extinguisher, kitchen sink (located)
  • Fire extinguisher, stairwell (located)
  • Fire extinguisher, engineering bench (located)
  • Fire extinguisher, power inverter (located)
  • Fire extinguisher, small, laboratory (located)
The only thing that seemed out of place is that the lab CO meter is not attached to anything, and as a result can be moved anywhere. I presume it has a home, but I don't know where it is.

Prescription Medicine Box: CDR Bill and I each acquired and tested keys to the prescription medicine box.

Crew Medical Data: I printed and distributed medical history forms to each of the six crewmembers as well as our two support staff. As of this evening, six out of eight forms are in the prescription medicine box.

Telemedicine Session Test: At roughly 16:25 local time, we initiated and successfully completed a test of the Telemedicine Session Initiation. Response time was quite fast, and the process straightforward. I plan to spend some time with another crew member to acquaint them with the process so that if I have a medical emergency myself, the response time will be quick!

Crew Health: All crewmembers are in good health, with no injuries or medical problems to report.

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