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
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