Sept. 13, 2016 AFSEC hosts the American Society of Safety Engineers The Occupational Safety Division of the Air Force Safety Center hosted representatives of the American Society of Safety Engineers on Sept. 7, 2016, to discuss ways to continue building on the relationship through collaboration and development of safety professionals.Tim Fisher, ASSE director of
July 19, 2016 Motorcycle Safety Inspection During the summer, a great way to enjoy the area where you live is to start up a motorcycle and hit the road.Before you even get out of the garage, it's important to inspect your ride. Not only are pre-season inspections important, but going through your pre-ride checklist is crucial.The Motorcycle
July 14, 2016 Trapped below and running out of air On Memorial Day Weekend 2016, my friend Ben and I departed on a routine spearfishing trip. That afternoon was perfect for being on and in the water. We were catching fish like it was no one's business. At 4 p.m., we noticed a large Parrotfish approximately 40 feet down near the bottom. The depth was
July 3, 2016 Air Force-USDA partnership: Providing wildlife mitigation tactics Birds and wildlife can always pose a threat to aircraft operations in any location that aircraft are taking off, landing, or flying. In order to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring it takes a dedicated team to mitigate the effects of birds and wildlife on an airfield.In a close partnership
June 29, 2016 Chief of Safety addresses Air Force Association Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller, Air Force chief of safety, addresses dinner attendees of the Air Force Association Southwest Region Conference in Albuquerque, N. M., June 4, 2016. Members of AFA chapters in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico were present for the general's keynote speech highlighting World
June 29, 2016 New app helps Airmen strike at the heart of safety hazards Since the dawn of time, human kind has been locked in an epic struggle, fighting to improve the world we are bound to while constantly striving to strike down safety hazards and thwart mishaps that needlessly hamper our progression and even take our lives. But thanks to an innovative idea from
June 28, 2016 Safety – Make it Your Habit for Life! The summer months equate to a seemingly insatiable appetite to get outside and have some fun. Good weather, warm temperatures and the extra daylight hours instinctively drive us to a wide variety of outdoor activities which simply put, are a lot of fun! No doubt, summertime is an enjoyable time to
June 28, 2016 Road Trip Note: Long before the Air Force Safety Center stood up at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., on Jan. 1, 1996, Airmen were sharing their lessons learned in a variety of safety publications such as Aerospace Safety, Aerospace Maintenance Safety, Air Force Driver, among others. During a year-long
June 20, 2016 Everyday hero: Airman’s quick thinking saves two from horrific crash A sunny afternoon turned tragic when out of nowhere a car sped off a busy road landing nose-down, its velocity flipping it upside down before finally scraping to a halt off the side of the road.Senior Airman Ja'Mesha Pratt, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, had just
June 17, 2016 No limits: Airman pushes past near death experience Staff Sgt. Sebastiana Lopez Arellano was riding a motorcycle when an animal scurried onto the road, causing her to swerve and hit a curb. As she high-sided over her bike, the momentum catapulted her body into a tree. The impact severed her right leg."I thought I was going to die," the 25-year-old