March 29, 2018 Quest for Zero makes headway March 22nd was a big day for Air Force Occupational Safety. It marked exactly one year since the Air Force experienced an on-duty ground fatality. This milestone in preventing work-related ground fatalities is a huge step forward in the Air Force’s overarching safety campaign, “Quest for Zero” and
Feb. 14, 2018 2017 Air Force Chief of Safety and Safety Staff Awards announced Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, Chief of Safety and Safety Staff Awards for 2017."It's a privilege to recognize Airmen and units for their safety achievements in 2017," Rauch said. "It’s a
Jan. 23, 2018 Safe practices ensure mission success In a job where that mission is inherently dangerous, mitigating the risk can seem like a close second in mission priority. Safe practices and risk management, both on and off duty, are a part of ensuring that the mission is accomplished as safely and efficiently as possible.
Dec. 15, 2017 Electronic cigarettes and vape pens: the unknown dangers Using e-cigarettes and/or vape pens has become increasingly popular in the past 7-10 years. In the U.S. alone, there is an estimated 3,500 stores selling e-cigarette and vape pen devices. Many are moving towards vaping because they believe it to be healthier and safer than traditional cigarettes.
Dec. 8, 2017 Rocket debris finds new home at AFSEC crash lab The second stage of a Minuteman II rocket was placed at the Air Force Safety Center crash lab here on Nov. 28.The remnant augments the Space Mishap Investigation Course curriculum by providing students with a hands-on lab that compliments classroom learning.“Space Safety is taking major steps
Dec. 4, 2017 Evolution of the Airman Safety App The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter
Nov. 9, 2017 Keep safety in mind in seasonal, holiday plans Temperature changes, shorter daylight hours, increased travel and emotional overload are hallmarks of the fall, winter and holiday seasons that safety officials say result in preventable mishaps.“It’s as simple as taking the same safety practices and procedures we use on duty and applying them to
Nov. 6, 2017 Air Force Chief of Safety Travels to AOR for Firsthand Look Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch, Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., attended the recent U.S. Air Forces Central Command AOR Chiefs of Safety Conference to hear firsthand the concerns of forward-deployed safety leaders.Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L.
Oct. 24, 2017 CSAF visits AFSEC The importance of revitalizing squadrons was the key point made by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein during an “all call” Oct. 20 at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Oct. 11, 2017 AFSEC crash lab expands to include RPA The Air Force Safety Center added the remnants of an MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft to its crash lab training inventory here on Oct. 10.This addition expands the curriculum at AFSEC by providing students with a modernized hands-on lab for RPAs during the Aircraft Mishap Investigation