Oct. 19, 2023 Department of the Air Force sweeps DoD SOHMS Achievement Awards On Sept. 18, 2023, at the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association Safety+ Conference, the 8th Annual Department of Defense Safety and Occupational Health Management System (SOHMS) Awards, presented the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, as the winner of the organization
Oct. 18, 2023 Motorcycle Deaths are on the Rise, but why? Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a “knock it off” for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding.
Oct. 16, 2023 Fire Prevention Week: Cooking Safety Starts with You The Aviano Fire Department hosted various events throughout fire prevention week to increase awareness about fire safety.
Oct. 13, 2023 Eye Safety During an Annular Eclipse The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon during an annular solar eclipse. Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.
Oct. 13, 2023 Prepare for National Greasy Foods Day – with SAFETY Recently, two Airmen from Team Hill were injured by hot oil and grease while cooking, according to Hill Air Force Base safety officials. One injury resulted in 2nd degree (partial-thickness) burns, and another caused 3rd degree (full-thickness) burns. Oil burns are one of the most painful types of
Oct. 10, 2023 OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety As the Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night.
Oct. 6, 2023 Y.E.T.I. prepares Airmen and families to thrive in winter season The 319th Reconnaissance Wing Safety Office held its 8th annual Year End Training Initiative, known as the Y.E.T.I., to prepare newly arrived Airmen and families for the unique struggles of northern tier winters Oct. 6, 2023, here.
Oct. 6, 2023 Grand Forks AFB observes Fire Prevention Week The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department is observing the 101st annual Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14, 2023, helping to educate more than 5,000 Airmen, children and families from the installation and local community.
Oct. 5, 2023 Yokota kicks off Fire Prevention Week Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a proclamation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. At the ceremony, Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th AW command chief, signed a
Oct. 2, 2023 AEDC Safety shares tips for a safe Halloween What is Halloween anyway?I know what we do on Halloween, but where did all these traditions come from?The History Channel tells us Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory