Nov. 9, 2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Fryer Safety Each Thanksgiving, we anticipate a perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many cooking show, magazines, and television commercials promise. Unfortunately, since many of us do not have the cooking talents of celebrity chefs (or their support teams), that dream is not always a
Nov. 8, 2023 Roger G. Crewse: A Legendary Flight In the archives of the U.S. Air Force's rich history, there are certain individuals who have passed on a legacy of safer skies, such as Roger G. Crewse, USAF, Major (Retired).From 1954 to 1981, Roger Crewse's unwavering commitment to aviation safety and innovative solutions left an indelible mark on
Nov. 8, 2023 National Safety Council - Rising Star On October 24, 2023, the National Safety Council awarded two Airmen in their Class of 2023: Rising Stars of Safety at the National Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, La. This event takes place in conjunction with the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the nation’s largest gathering of safety and health
Nov. 8, 2023 ‘Tis the season: Practice smart fire safety in kitchens this holiday season WRIGHT-PATTESON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As fall leaves us, ‘tis the season to discuss all the fuss about kitchen safety.The annual holiday season is here and many of the installation’s residents will gather to enjoy meals with family and friends. During this time, keeping fire safety in mind when
Nov. 8, 2023 The Seagull Approach? … When it comes to safety inspections, don’t do the ‘swoop and poop’ I recently attended a fall protection training course. Most of the people in the course were from the oil and gas industry (I was the only one affiliated with the military). Each safety professional had a different approach on how they managed their respective safety programs, but all seemed
Nov. 7, 2023 309th EMXG receives OSHA Star recertification: A testament to their commitment to safety The 309th Electronics Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base has been reapproved as an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star participant, OSHA’s highest level of recognition. To earn VPP Star certification, an organization must meet demanding requirements such as maintaining a comprehensive
Nov. 2, 2023 Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Oct. 30, 2023 Getting down and dirty: Off-Road Safety Course Goodfellow Air Force Base is revving its engines with a new utility task vehicle and remotely operated vehicle safety course requirement. A new mandate makes the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association course a requirement for all Department of Defense personnel operating off-road vehicles.
Oct. 26, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information AFWERX Prime and the Federal Aviation Administration announced they have agreed to share flight-test data to accelerate the safe integration of Advanced Aircraft Mobility platforms into the National Airspace System Oct. 25.
Oct. 24, 2023 Reserve aircrew recognized for overcoming in-flight emergencies Col. Douglas Stouffer, 512th Airlift Wing commander, presented a quarterly safety award to a 709th Airlift Squadron aircrew on Dover Air Force Base, Oct. 14, 2023. They received the award for their superior judgement, crew resource management and execution of emergency procedures during multiple