July 21, 2017 AF shines with NSC Rising Star for Safety Award Air Force remains the only federal organization or military branch to win the National Safety Council Rising Star for Safety Award every year since its inception in 2010.This year’s recipient is Tech. Sgt. Biagi C. R. Borrero, Air Combat Command occupational safety manager, Joint Base
June 30, 2017 Safe Cycling: Sharing the Road It is important to safely share the road with bicyclist both on and off base. During the June A-UTA, there was a minor collision between a bicycle and car on Graeber St. and, fortunately, no injuries resulted. Many cyclists do not walk away from collisions involving a motor vehicle. In 2015, 818
June 30, 2017 Be safe with bouncy castles and inflatable slides this summer Bouncy castles and inflatable slides seem like fun, but injuries or even fatalities can occur if they are improperly set up, anchored, operated or supervised. Remember to always have active adult supervision at all times.
June 29, 2017 Safely celebrating the Fourth of July Across the U.S., many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with pool parties, barbecues and fireworks shows. As the festivities draw near, it is important to know how to safely celebrate the holiday. Military personnel are encouraged to review safety procedures, local and state laws and
June 28, 2017 Off the phone or off the road Almost everyone has seen a driver distracted by a cell phone, but often don't realize that when you are the one distracted, that driver is you.
June 19, 2017 Flightline maintenance: safety first Arizona heat is nothing to joke about, especially with the temperatures rising above 100 degrees during summer. At that temperature, how do maintainers continue to operate and cope with the heat?
June 16, 2017 Andersen mobility Airmen conduct fall training with Travis C-17 The 734th Air Mobility Squadron completed a fall protection training exercise June 12, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. About 55 feet in the air, Airmen secured by harness, practiced a training situation detailing the hazards and protocols Airmen may face if an individual falls from the tail
June 13, 2017 Grilling Safety Warm weather is finally here in Southern Colorado and that means an increase in outdoor activities to include barbequing.
June 12, 2017 Airmen invited to comment on safety publication To gain insight and perspective from all Air Force stakeholders, the Air Force Safety Center requests informal comments on the draft revision of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. The AFI is the Air Force’s Occupational Safety and Health
June 9, 2017 How to stay alert during road runs Staying alert is fundamental to preventing possible incidents while running or jogging. Uneven ground, road edges and other hazards add to the danger of traveling near vehicles, such as slipping on loose gravel and potholes. Many people take to the roads to get exercise and enjoy the weather as it