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
May 1, 2015 Critical Days of Summer fast approaching, watch for children on bicycles Spring is here and with it comes the desire to spend many hours outside enjoying the weather. As activities around base kick-off for summer fun, it is important parents and children on base know the rules for bicycle and pedestrian safety."Our role is to educate and make sure the word gets out for
May 1, 2015 Spring into motorcycle safety awareness As the weather warms up people may be motivated to start riding motorcycles, as the desired climate for outdoor activities has arrived.The minimalism of riding a motorcycle can be a fun, efficient method of transportation, but also makes riders more vulnerable to hazards compared to traveling by
May 1, 2015 Motorcycle Safety Month: The Invisible Motorcycle May is Motorcycle Safety Month, a time to focus accident prevention efforts on motorcycles at the national, state and local level.Motorcycle safety seems to be a never-ending topic. Approximately 10 percent of Airmen ride, so you may ask, "Why do we spend so much time focusing on it?Perhaps it is
May 1, 2015 Letter to Airmen - Accomplishing the Mission Safely and Responsibly In my last letter to you, I asked you to call "time out" and re-evaluate how we can safely accomplish our local and global mission. Since then, our wings have held safety down days and the feedback I have received from your leadership has been very positive.We are off to a good start, now I
May 1, 2015 Motorcycle safety course provides valuable insight to riders An Advanced Riders Course for motorcycle riders is being offered June 1 and 26, July 10, 17, and 31 at the Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Co.The course should be completed within 60 days of the initial motorcycle safety training; however, it must be completed within one year of initial