June 8, 2018 AF motorcycle safety expands with added instructors The U.S. Air Force took another stride forward in the continuous effort to reduce motorcycle mishaps amongst its riders. Eight highly motivated motorcycle instructors recently graduated from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s RiderCoach™ Trainer Preparation course held May 12-24 at Joint Base San
May 24, 2018 Keep the safety momentum going strong all summer Keeping safety at the forefront of each Airman’s mind is always the goal, but perhaps even more so as we start the 2018 summer season.Historically, the Air Force sees a jump in off-duty mishaps during the summer months. By applying sound decision-making on and off duty, Airmen decrease the potential
May 18, 2018 New tool enhances AF safety inspections, assessments and evaluations A new module has been launched through the Air Force Safety Automated System on May 17, arming safety professionals AF-wide with a single method to document and track both spot and annual inspections, as well as safety assessments and evaluations at a local and enterprise level.Created in 2007 by
May 18, 2018 Share your Fall Prevention Focus experience Five years of working with OSHA and NIOSH to shine a light on reducingslips, trips and falls has resulted in a vast reduction in the severity of fall mishaps across the Air Force. In the last four years, the Air force has experienced a 30% reduction in on-the-job injuries! More can be done! Now
May 8, 2018 Air Force directs one-day operational safety review Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all Air Force wings with flying and maintenance functions to execute a one-day operational safety review by May 21, 2018.
April 6, 2018 AF Occupational Safety builds bridges with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration The Air Force Safety Center Occupational Safety Division hosted the Occupational Safety Corporate Committee meeting March 6-8 in Washington, D.C.The focal point of this meeting was to build a better organizational understanding between Air Force Occupational Safety and the Occupational Safety and
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.