Aug. 7, 2012 Use situational awareness to avoid dune disaster Imagine 25,000 people gathered to go fast, pillage the sand and consume copious amounts of greasy vendor food and adult beverages. What could possibly go wrong? After four days of sun and fun at the Little Sahara sand dunes in central Utah, it occurred to me that no matter how well-protected you
July 30, 2012 Checklist mentality … it’s a good thing We often hear the safety officer discuss at staff meetings a mishap where checklists weren't used. Checklists are not only required in the flying and maintenance environment, but actually apply to most of our professional and personal activities. We're told during all phases of life what to do and
July 24, 2012 Aviation and Ground Safety Well Done Awards presented for mishap prevention efforts Three Airmen and two squadron crews recently received the Aviation Safety Well Done Award for outstanding airmanship or support to aircrew that prevented, or reduced the impact of, a serious flight mishap. Two Airmen received the Ground Safety Well Done Award, presented in recognition of non-safety
July 23, 2012 My job is prosecuting sexual assault Here's a simple truth...sexual offenders reject our core values of integrity, service and excellence, in favor of following their own base, undisciplined, criminal desires. Most sexual assaults committed by Airmen are "blue on blue," or Airmen victimizing other Airmen. So in addition to rejecting
July 18, 2012 Space Safety Division enables full-spectrum combat space capabilities through mishap prevention When it comes to safety in the Air Force, much of the focus on mishap prevention goes into preventing and investigating slips, trips and falls. Ground safety applies to every member, regardless of their primary duty, and all can benefit from practicing prescribed safety methods in their everyday
July 17, 2012 Safety clarifies use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways If the game is to prevent mishaps and preserve combat capabilities, then Air Force safety Airmen are all in.The Air Force Safety Center released a letter of interpretation Jan. 18 prohibiting the use of listening and entertainment devices, including single ear pieces and external speakers, when on a
July 17, 2012 It's the size of the (traction) patch that matters On a clear, sunny morning ride to work, I witnessed a motorcycle accident that made me re-think my riding skills and the limited traction patch that keeps me upright on my motorcycle.As I left my neighborhood, my neighbor was on his motorcycle directly in front of me. We were both traveling between
July 13, 2012 Air Force Safety Center farewells Wingman magazine The summer issue of Wingman magazine, currently available at www.wingmanmagazine.af.mil, is the final issue of the Air Force's quarterly journal of aviation, ground, space and weapons safety, according to Safety Center officials. The safety stories that would otherwise go in the magazine will now
July 12, 2012 Rolling Thunder 2012 honors warriors, highlights motorcycle safety To commemorate the lives of those Missing in Action and the protection of Prisoners of War, service members, veterans and civilians gathered here Memorial Day weekend to take part in the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Approximately 900,000
July 10, 2012 It's hot! Do you know the signs of heat illness? It's a hot, humid Saturday afternoon. You've been soaking up the sun at the beach all day and playing soccer with your friends. You suddenly start to feel nauseous and weak. Your vision begins to tunnel. The next thing you know you wake up on a gurney in the emergency room. The doctor says you've