April 17, 2023 1SOW motorcyle safety tips Airmen who enjoy motorcycles are blessed with warm weather and beautiful Gulf Coast scenery here as spring arrives in full swing, but should continue to engage in smart and safe riding practices whenever they hit the road.
April 14, 2023 Prioritize lawnmower safety as spring approaches WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The power lawn mower is one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Each year, approximately 68,000 persons with injuries caused by power mowers were treated in emergency departments. More than 9,000 of the people hurt were younger than 18 years. Older
April 13, 2023 Yokota partners with Tokyo Police for motorcycle safety The 374th Airlift Wing Safety office and members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department motorcycle division conducted a motorcycle riding pre-season safety course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 31.
April 4, 2023 Beyond The Hazard Zone: Bioenvironmental's Pivotal Role in Space Launch Throughout the years, the space launch industry has undergone a tremendous transformation, propelled by groundbreaking technological advancements. Media outlets and spectators capture breathtaking launches up close from secure locations just outside the hazard zones.Just beyond these hazard zones,
April 3, 2023 Here Comes Spring! As spring’s warmer weather begins to push the gloomy winter weather away, many of us will begin to emerge from our winter shelters and begin those home improvement projects put off because of cold weather. Remember spring has its own safety hazards - in fact, sudden spring showers or foggy mornings
March 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force transition to DoD HFACS 8.0 early April On April 1, the DoD Human Factors Analysis and Classification System will see an upgrade from version 7.0 to 8.0. Human factors describe how our interaction with tools, tasks, working environments, and other people influence human performance. Human error remains the leading cause of DoD mishaps.
March 24, 2023 148th Fighter Wing Recertifies VPP Star Status On April 30, 2008, the 148th Fighter Wing became the first unit in the Air Force to receive recognition as an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Worksite. Recently, the Wing received notification it has been officially recertified as an OSHA
March 22, 2023 Air Force policy changes help female aircrew remain competitive, relevant Female flyers were only eligible to apply for a waiver to fly during the second trimester, and were otherwise placed on Duties Not to Include Flying status. Since then, the Air Force has clarified its policies for female aircrew.
March 20, 2023 Beware: Robins alligator safety tips With the weather warming up, the Robins Air Force Base population will begin to utilize trails, pavilions and bodies of water for recreation and physical fitness activities. Please be cautious. During these activities there is a possibility of encountering alligators.
March 16, 2023 Not Your Grandfather’s Nukes From 1950-1980, the United States (US) nuclear weapons program experienced its share of accidents with 32 on record in the opening decades of the Atomic Era. Practitioners call these events Broken Arrows. Analysts often illuminate the danger of these near misses and the trial-and-error safety