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
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