April 27, 2023 Emergency Management encourages flood safety as spring precipitation surges Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio -- Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas, entering flood waters, or remaining after a flood has passed can result in injury or death.Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is
April 27, 2023 Safety reps safeguard mission, team Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Ed Conway leads the way to ensure the safety of all who work here, as the unit safety representative.
April 25, 2023 Shaw Air Force Base conducts its annual Motorcycle Mentorship Ride U.S. service members and civilians assigned to Shaw Air Force Base came together for the annual Motorcycle Mentorship Ride and pre-season briefing, hosted by the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Safety Office on base, Apr. 10, 2023.The event consisted of a bike show, a “slow race,” a mentorship ride, and a
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 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,
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.
Feb. 6, 2023 Hurlburt ADAPT Program provides trusted, professional help Binge drinking accounts for an average of 44,000 deaths and $191 billion in economic costs to our Nation each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol
Feb. 5, 2023 Flight engineers prove always ready, win AFRC safety award Flight engineers aboard an MC-130H Combat Talon II keep aircrew safe despite fire.