June 27, 2022 Ask the Doc: Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion -- What's the Difference? Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?
June 27, 2022 Fireworks Safety: Fire and Emergency Services provide safety tips for the holiday The Fourth of July is a wonderful time! Family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and beautiful fireworks displays. Unfortunately it is also a time when many people will experience injuries and cause damage to property by using fireworks. Please take a minute to read the following
June 22, 2022 Introducing the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and the Environment Mr. Edwin “Ed” Oshiba recently assumed the position of Deputy acting as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and the Environment. In this role, Mr. Oshiba is responsible for overseeing the DAF’s Infrastructure Investment Strategy, energy optimization resilience
June 21, 2022 Airbags can save your life In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle
June 21, 2022 Fire Protection in the Workplace. Ensuring your Emergency Action Plan addresses critical issues According to the National Fire Protection Association, every 23 seconds, emergency crews in the United States respond to a fire. While most happen at private dwellings, 77%, the remaining 23% happen in the workplace.
June 16, 2022 Altitude chamber takes your breath away Enlisted aviator students in the 37th Training Wing will now experience physiological responses to flying, right from the comfort of their training base.
June 15, 2022 Summer safety tips offered The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office encourages the community here to practice risk management while participating in activities this summer. Managing risk is a philosophy that applies on and off duty. When a hazard has been identified, personnel should consider the likelihood of a mishap occurring
June 13, 2022 Safety concerns arise as electric scooters and bikes become popular on Hill People on Hill AFB took 938 trips and rode nearly 1,000 miles in May on Lime electric scooters and electric bikes, which have become popular, but are often ridden without personal protection equipment. Members of the 75th ABW Safety office have become increasingly concerned as people are seen
June 13, 2022 Seymour safety this summer With the school year over and summer break officially beginning, many families will be spending time together and leaving for vacation.