Sept. 23, 2016 Report Those Near Misses Note: Long before the Air Force Safety Center stood up at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., on Jan. 1, 1996, Airmen were sharing their lessons learned in a variety of safety publications such as Aerospace Safety, Aerospace Maintenance Safety, Air Force Driver, among others. During a year-long
Sept. 23, 2016 It’s our Culture: Robins unit recertified by OSHA as VPP Star Site The 402nd Maintenance Support Group has been recertified as a Star Site by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following a visit in August. The group was awarded the prestigious OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Site accreditation in 2013 for its ongoing commitment to
Sept. 16, 2016 Hell on wheels Sleep deprived and drunk, a 25-year-old Airman sets out on an ill-advised drive home. Going more than 30 mph over the speed limit and not wearing a seat belt, his ride ends with his car rolling and him violently ejecting through the sunroof.Emergency responders declare him dead at the scene. His
Sept. 15, 2016 Airmen develop FAV concept for rooftop facility condition assessments Airmen at Ramstein Air Base have developed a value-added concept utilizing facility assessment vehicles, or FAVs, for conducting facility condition assessments on rooftops around the Air Force.
Sept. 13, 2016 AFSEC hosts the American Society of Safety Engineers The Occupational Safety Division of the Air Force Safety Center hosted representatives of the American Society of Safety Engineers on Sept. 7, 2016, to discuss ways to continue building on the relationship through collaboration and development of safety professionals.Tim Fisher, ASSE director of
July 19, 2016 Motorcycle Safety Inspection During the summer, a great way to enjoy the area where you live is to start up a motorcycle and hit the road.Before you even get out of the garage, it's important to inspect your ride. Not only are pre-season inspections important, but going through your pre-ride checklist is crucial.The Motorcycle
July 14, 2016 Trapped below and running out of air On Memorial Day Weekend 2016, my friend Ben and I departed on a routine spearfishing trip. That afternoon was perfect for being on and in the water. We were catching fish like it was no one's business. At 4 p.m., we noticed a large Parrotfish approximately 40 feet down near the bottom. The depth was
July 3, 2016 Air Force-USDA partnership: Providing wildlife mitigation tactics Birds and wildlife can always pose a threat to aircraft operations in any location that aircraft are taking off, landing, or flying. In order to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring it takes a dedicated team to mitigate the effects of birds and wildlife on an airfield.In a close partnership
June 29, 2016 Chief of Safety addresses Air Force Association Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller, Air Force chief of safety, addresses dinner attendees of the Air Force Association Southwest Region Conference in Albuquerque, N. M., June 4, 2016. Members of AFA chapters in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico were present for the general's keynote speech highlighting World