Sept. 28, 2015 AFSOC commander issues safety message to Air Commandos Air Force Special Operations Command has an inherently dangerous mission. What we do and where we do it, without question, involves a high degree of risk and our success depends on our ability to mitigate those risks. We've suffered losses that were preventable, and the way we prevent those losses
Sept. 15, 2015 Enhancing Air Force safety management system, revised AFI align mishap prevention program with industry, federal agencies A safety management system (SMS) construct has been incorporated in the Air Force's mishap prevention program that aligns it with the same safety management standards used by industry worldwide.SMS is recognized by the Joint Planning and Development Office, International Civil Aviation Organization,
Sept. 15, 2015 Top 3 releases AF birthday message Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody released a tri-signature letter in anticipation of the Air Force's 68th birthday Sept. 18.To read the letter, click here.
Sept. 15, 2015 Quest for Zero: The Fatal Four Air Force Occupational Safety begins the fiscal year 2016 Quest for Zero campaign on Oct. 1.The main focus of the campaign continues to be on-duty safety and risk management. This year the campaign will incorporate, on a quarterly basis, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "Fatal
Sept. 10, 2015 Migration season is the increase bird strike reason Fall is just around the corner. It won't be long before we see migratory flocks of birds heading south to warmer weather. This can be a major concern to aircrew and airfield managers because bird migrations increase the risk of bird strikes.Monthly trends recorded by the Air Force Safety Center's
Sept. 9, 2015 Academy NCO earns national safety award The National Safety Council will recognize an Air Force Academy NCO in September in Atlanta, Georgia for his efforts to promote safety across the installation and across the Air Force.Tech. Sgt. Mike Hawkins, NCOIC of the Academy's Safety Office, received the Council's Rising Stars of safety award
Sept. 2, 2015 Labor Day Safety Gram This weekend, the United States will celebrate Labor Day. This holiday marks the unofficial end to summer, and gives the worker a break and a chance to enjoy some of the last days of warm weather left this year. As with any holiday, it is important to stay safe.377 Air Base Wing Safety Gram
Aug. 5, 2015 Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller assumes duties as Chief of Air Force Safety Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller assumed the duties of Air Force chief of safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., on July 24. In that capacity, he also serves as the Commander of the Air Force Safety Center located here.As the chief of safety, Mueller oversees the development, execution
July 28, 2015 Driving distracted rivals alcohol, speeding in crashes One area that remains a large safety concern is unsafe and distracted driving. What is distracted driving? According to www.Distraction.gov, distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger the driver, other
July 28, 2015 Dyess Motorcycle Rodeo A motorcycle safety rodeo took place at Dyess Air Force Base July 1, 2015, in the parking lot of the Base Exchange.The event was a joint effort between Dyess, the Green Knights and officers from the Abilene Police Department to raise awareness on motorcycle safety and safe handling techniques.The