June 24, 2021 June is National Safety Month The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month. It's the 25th anniversary of the observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to any place. Reminder: Safety is a shared responsibility -- look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times.
June 23, 2021 Summer heat and alcohol increase safety risks Traveling and outdoor recreations draw people outdoors during the summer months. Sometimes the dangers of these activities can be overlooked amidst the excitement. Summer safety brings to mind heat-related illnesses and outdoor mishaps that can often be avoided with proper planning and situational
June 21, 2021 FAA, Department of the Air Force sign commercial space agreement The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, originate from, or return to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
June 17, 2021 Travis AFB maintainers receive the skinny on saving lives Fuel tank extraction exercises which consist of calling emergency services, evacuating affected personnel from an aircraft and beginning resuscitation protocol, combine with a series of computer-based trainings to turn what would otherwise be a frantic struggle to save an Airman trapped inside a
June 17, 2021 Barksdale and local Civil Air Patrol join forces for MACA training Mid-Air Collision Avoidance is an important topic within flight safety across Barksdale. Committed to the safety of the local aviation community, Barksdale joined forces with the Shreveport Civil Air Patrol for an official Air Force assigned mission focused on keeping local aviators safe.MACA is a
June 17, 2021 Take proper precautions to get the most out of summer WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Summer represents the time of year when our most valuable asset — Air Force personnel — are statistically at greatest risk of experiencing a significant mishap.The following information covers safety measures and guidelines for a broad range of summertime
June 17, 2021 167th Airlift Wing BASH program vital to airfield safety The Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazards (BASH) program is one way airfield management ensures a safe airfield. The program aims to minimize catastrophic aircraft incidents caused by wildlife. Airfield management along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection
June 16, 2021 Keep safety in mind this summer As the summer season approaches, it is important for families to be aware of the dangers that the summer months can bring. Summer is known for increased traveling, especially by vehicle.“A lot of people go on vacation during the summer months and the statistics say that most people tend to drive,”
June 15, 2021 June is National Safety Month The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month -- it's the 25th anniversary of the observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to any place. Reminder: Use extra caution when driving in low-visibility conditions, such as at night or in bad weather.
June 11, 2021 Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.