June 8, 2017 Lightning Safety: What you need to know Lightning is the second leading source of weather-related deaths in Florida. Central Florida is considered the nation’s ‘Lightning Alley’ with the most lightning per square mile in the U.S. Our lightning season begins in late May and ends in September. In the past, lightning was the number one
June 6, 2017 Luke civil engineers partner to tackle B.A.S.H. Airmen from seven bases across the country partnered with Luke Air Force Base civil engineers to accomplish the annual Bird/Wildlife Air Strike Hazard mission, which began in March and is expected to be completed in June.
June 1, 2017 Electricity and water can be lethal Electrocution is death by an electrical shock. Be aware when skin is wet or when surrounding surfaces, such as the grass or pool deck, are wet. Wet skin or wet surfaces can greatly increase the chance of electrocution when electricity is present.There are several signs of electrical shock. Swimmers
May 30, 2017 JBER occupational safety office hosts fall-protection, Safety Day The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson occupational safety office hosted fall-safety and Safety Day events May 24 and 25. The fall-safety event coincided with the Air Force’s Fall-Prevention Focus – a collaboration with the Air Force Safety Center, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the
May 24, 2017 Summer Safety; vehicle, swimming and physical fitness top concerns With summer approaching and temperatures on the rise, more people are active, traveling, and participating in various outdoor activities.The 56th Fighter Wing’s occupational safety manager, Ben Bruce, also known as ‘the safety dude,’ informs Thunderbolts of common safety hazards and provides tips on
May 17, 2017 C-130 pilot receives 60th Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson presented the 2016 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Maj. John Hourigan, a 123rd Operations Support Squadron C-130 Hercules pilot, at the Pentagon, May 17, 2017, for not only saving the lives of five crewmembers, but also identifying a worldwide C-130
May 16, 2017 AMC’s Ramstein Airmen train during OSHA fall safety week On Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing’s 721st Aerial Port Squadron and 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in refresher training for fall prevention and safety.
May 15, 2017 Spring fire safety tips Spring is here once again. Here are some easy fire safety tips that will help ensure a fire-free entrance to this summer: Smoke detector batteries should be checked, and replaced if necessary. Smoke detector units should be cleared of dust. Fire extinguishers should be checked, and
May 5, 2017 U.S., Australia Air Forces host safety exchange "Safety is a unifying, borderless and meaningful venture for everyone,” stated U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, chief of safety, during his opening remarks at U.S. Pacific Command’s annual Asia-Pacific Aviation Safety Subject Matter Expert Exchange (APASS) in Sydney, Australia.
May 5, 2017 SJAFB keeps riders safe and throttles open A sturdy grip held the throttle open as the motorcycle cruised the highway. Wind rapped against the riders face cooling him off from the hot summer sun hanging high in the sky. In a vehicle ahead of the bike, a driver quickly glanced in their side-view mirror and without using their blinker pulled