Aug. 31, 2017 Space Safety Council The Space Safety Council meets twice a year to discuss items pertinent to the development of Space policy, mishap prevention & investigations, and implementation of the Air Force Safety Management System. The next discussion will take place on September 21, 2017, via teleconference. To access the
Aug. 25, 2017 Fall-related mishaps decline with increased awareness, education Work-related fall injuries have decreased 31 percent since the Air Force began its focus on fall prevention in 2014, according to Air Force safety reporting data. Air Force safety leaders credit increased education and awareness for the significant decrease in costly fall-related injuries.Air Force
Aug. 15, 2017 AF Space Safety launches first mishap investigation course Six space professionals and space safety officers made safety history July 28, 2017, when they completed the first Space Mishap Investigation Course. “This course is a milestone in normalizing space mishap investigations with our mature aviation mishap investigation processes and enables safe
Aug. 15, 2017 AF gives tips, tricks to watch the solar eclipse A perfect lineup of the sun, moon and Earth will be visible across North America from coast to coast for the first time in 38 years on Aug. 21.One of the grandest and most fleeting natural spectacles known to humanity, this total solar eclipse is predicted to be the most viewed ever. However, it is
Aug. 3, 2017 Maj. Gen. John Rauch assumes duties as Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. became the Air Force chief of safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, during change of command ceremonies held here Aug. 2. Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, presided as Maj. Gen.
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.