May 6, 2016 Safety Center major receives Walter and Sylvia Goldenrath Award Air Force Maj. Jamie R. Harvey, center, is joined by Navy Capt. (Dr.) Kris Belland, president of the Aerospace Medical Association, left, and Dr. Allen Parmet, AsMA Executive Council member, right, following Harvey's receipt of the Walter and Sylvia Goldenrath Award for outstanding contributions to
May 4, 2016 Why is fall protection so important on, off-duty? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the United States Air Force (Quest-for-Zero Campaign) are once again partnering to address the issue of "fall protection" -- and especially within the workplace.The "Fall Protection Focus Week Campaign" takes place from May 2-6. It will also be
May 4, 2016 Drink Smart campaign One of Malmstrom's main priorities is taking care of Airmen and families. Within that spectrum comes a broad area of operations, from offering courses on how to communicate better with a spouse to hosting events and campaigns to educate Airmen on the dangers of drinking alcohol
May 4, 2016 Spring cleanup for fire safety Spring is a timely reminder to make repairs around the house after a long winter and to keep your home safe from the threat of fire. In an effort to make this "Spring Cleanup" a fire-safe one, here are some helpful tips:Inside the home· Change batteries in smoke alarms every six months, and
May 4, 2016 Commentary: Have you ever had this happen to you Have you ever been in your home and tripped on a child's toy, a loose blanket, or maybe you were attempting to replace a light bulb on a rolling office chair? I am sure none of us have done that! There is that moment of panic when you feel yourself start to fall and quickly catch yourself. Your
May 4, 2016 Cycling safety: back in the saddle As the weather warms up, bicycle riders are saddling up more often, but biking without the proper equipment or knowledge, can be dangerous for everyone on the road.Cyclists of all ages are required to wear a properly fitted helmet and are recommended to wear highly visible clothing during the day
May 4, 2016 Keep roads safe: Do not text, drive As you all know, spring is upon us and the summer months are fast approaching. What does this mean? It means larger numbers of people will be out and about enjoying the warm weather. And activities such as walking, running, bicycling, etc. will become more prevalent in our military and civilian
April 26, 2016 AFSEC trains students from 89 nations Twenty-two people from 15 nations have been learning at Kirtland Air Force Base how to make aviation safer and figure out what went wrong in aircraft mishaps.The Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Program International Flight Safety Officer Course, run by the Air Force Safety Center
April 22, 2016 Command chief encourages Airmen to ride safely Schriever Air Force Base's command chief is not new to motorcycles. In fact, he has been riding since his senior year of high school--in 1990."I was looking to get something in addition to my car that was fun to ride, give me that feeling of freedom and the opportunity to go off by myself and use
April 22, 2016 Motorcycle safety: never out of season The Vandenberg Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club and the base safety office recently teamed up to host the annual motorcycle safety briefing with guest speaker Eric Trow, owner of Stayin' Safe Advanced Rider Training.Aside from fulfilling the annual requirement for base motorcyclists the