Aug. 2, 2021 USSOCOM offers motorcycle safety courses for MacDill service members Did you know that in order to ride a motorcycle in the state of Florida, you are required to pass an authorized Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course? Lucky for MacDill motorcycle enthusiasts, U.S. Special Operations Command hosts six motorcycle safety classes to provide training for
July 30, 2021 Safety is no accident at Robins Preventing slips, trips, falls and other hazards is the main mission of the 78th Air Base Wing Safety Office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
July 28, 2021 JBMDL Airmen brief general aviation pilots on safety The 514th Air Mobility Wing organized an informational session with local civilian pilots over the July Unit Training Assembly to discuss safety concerns in Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's airspace.
July 22, 2021 Saying farewell to a safety icon Chief of Occupational Safety for the Department of the Air Force Michael Ballard retires with over 45 years of combined service, both active duty and civil service on July 29. Ballard has made a career out of keeping Airmen and Guardians safe.
July 19, 2021 Arnold AFB program oversees cradle-to-grave management of hazardous materials, waste The test and evaluation activities that take place in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex facilities at Arnold Air Force Base at times utilize materials labeled as “hazardous.” However, Arnold has programs in place to safeguard its employees and the environment from hazardous materials and
July 19, 2021 McConnell's Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Fly-In event The Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Fly-In event is being hosted by Team McConnell and lead by McConnell Flight Safety (22 ARW/931 ARW). The event is being held on Saturday September 18, 2021 and will include Safety Seminars given by USAF and FAA Safety, USAF Weather Flight, USAF Tower Control
July 16, 2021 Making headway in personnel safety The 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is testing the next solution in creating a safer work environment for maintenance troops through “bump caps,” which are tactical ball caps with a protective lining inside, that are a potential form of personal protective equipment.
July 16, 2021 Aggressive driving: How to prevent, respond to it We have all dealt with aggressive drivers from time to time, and sometimes, we’re the guilty party.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends the following:To avoid engaging in aggressive driving behavior, plan ahead and allow yourself extra time. Also:• Concentrate. Don’t allow
July 15, 2021 Education is Prevention: Summer Fire Safety Every summer, children and adults alike look forward to spending time with friends and family. While summer can be a season packed with fun and exciting activities, it is important to remember that it also presents the increased potential for fire hazards.
July 13, 2021 The highest risk and the biggest reward: planning for Denali Five current and former Airmen recently finished scaling a 20,310-foot climb up Denali in Alaska, the highest point in North America on June 19, 2021. The climbs are done mainly in the name of resiliency, but without the extensive use of risk management before and throughout the adventures, they may