June 29, 2016 New app helps Airmen strike at the heart of safety hazards Since the dawn of time, human kind has been locked in an epic struggle, fighting to improve the world we are bound to while constantly striving to strike down safety hazards and thwart mishaps that needlessly hamper our progression and even take our lives. But thanks to an innovative idea from
June 28, 2016 Safety – Make it Your Habit for Life! The summer months equate to a seemingly insatiable appetite to get outside and have some fun. Good weather, warm temperatures and the extra daylight hours instinctively drive us to a wide variety of outdoor activities which simply put, are a lot of fun! No doubt, summertime is an enjoyable time to
June 28, 2016 Road Trip 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
June 20, 2016 Everyday hero: Airman’s quick thinking saves two from horrific crash A sunny afternoon turned tragic when out of nowhere a car sped off a busy road landing nose-down, its velocity flipping it upside down before finally scraping to a halt off the side of the road.Senior Airman Ja'Mesha Pratt, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, had just
June 17, 2016 No limits: Airman pushes past near death experience Staff Sgt. Sebastiana Lopez Arellano was riding a motorcycle when an animal scurried onto the road, causing her to swerve and hit a curb. As she high-sided over her bike, the momentum catapulted her body into a tree. The impact severed her right leg."I thought I was going to die," the 25-year-old
June 3, 2016 June is National Safety Month The Air Force Safety Center joins the National Safety Council in highlighting June as National Safety Month.According to the NSC, the goal for National Safety Month is to raise awareness of what it takes to stay "SafeForLife," and focus on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on
June 3, 2016 Air Force Safety Center earns Green Cross for Safety Excellence Award The Air Force Safety Center received the National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety Excellence Award during ceremonies May 12, 2016. Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller, chief of Air Force safety, and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Franklin, safety career field manager, accepted the award on behalf of the
May 25, 2016 Control before performance in Air Combat Command safety 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
May 13, 2016 Safety professional earns DOD public service award Troy D. Armstead, safety and occupational health manager for Air Force Safety, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, was one of eight Air Force civilians who received the Department of Defense Spirit of Service Award in ceremonies held May 4, 2016, at the Pentagon. The event coincided with Public Service
May 13, 2016 NSC Announces Winners of its Prestigious Green Cross for Safety Awards The National Safety Council on May 12 presented its prestigious Green Cross for Safety Awards to individuals and organizations that have helped save lives and prevent injuries. The Council presented the Excellence Award to the Air Force Safety Center, the Innovation Award to United Airlines