July 28, 2015 Cellphone safety saves lives There is a growing nationwide problem with distracted driving. With the advent of smartphones and wireless technology, being connected is a constant reality. This constant connection is turning fatal when people try to operate their vehicles while using their cell phones, according to the Institute
July 1, 2015 Fall Protection Focus weeks end; but keep the focus Fall Protection Focus weeks, May 4-15, have ended, but Airmen are encouraged to remain aware that falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries or deaths.The Air Force partnered again this year with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National
July 1, 2015 10 safe things to remember With this being a short work week (even shorter for some), make sure you're being safe.Below are 10 safety tips to ensure you enjoy the holiday weekend and return safely on Monday.1) Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and
June 3, 2015 ANG Airman receives Air Force Safety Hall of Fame Award The Air Force Safety Center awarded Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Glass, Air National Guard's chief of occupational safety and career field manager, the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame Award during the Mishap Prevention Workshop in Albuquerque May 12. He is the first ANG enlisted member to be inducted
May 19, 2015 Summer safety begins with risk management Increased travel and leisure activities that go hand-in-hand with the summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the most of recreational opportunities during the summer, the period between
May 13, 2015 Air Force puts spotlight on fall protection Air Force Ground Safety sponsored Fall Protection Focus weeks from May 4-15 to raise awareness of fall hazards as well as how to mitigate fall-related accidents.Safety officials here organized a fall protection demonstration to educate base personnel on proper preclimb procedures."This demonstration
May 13, 2015 Staying safe on two wheels With the worst of winter behind us, many folks are beginning to break out the hiking boots and sunscreen for some outdoor fun. Additionally, many motorcyclists who have been bound by snow and ice for the last several months are making their way onto the roads again.Lt. Col. Mark Guerber, the 16th
May 7, 2015 ACC suffers six motorcycle fatalities before summer hits Air Combat Command has suffered six motorcycle fatalities this fiscal year, which is well past the one motorcycle fatality in fiscal year 2014. This spike in fatalities is alarming because summer, which is when motorcycle traffic surges, has not begun yet.One of the motorcycle fatalities was a
May 4, 2015 AFSAS home page redesign streamlines layout and navigation The Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) home page will appear with a new look and more capabilities when it's launched this week. Information technology specialists of the Analysis and Integration Division here expect the updated page to go live May 7.AFSAS provides safety professionals and