Oct. 13, 2022 Take the load off: Exoskeleton to enhance safety, retention for aerial porters, others Aerial porters are responsible for the management and movement of passengers and cargo transported through airlift. And the cargo these aerial porter teams load and unload can range from large pallets of equipment, gear and food to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Oct. 12, 2022 307th Bomb Wing Airman's invention saves backs, fingers, money, and time An invention by a 307th Bomb Wing Reserve Citizen Airman is increasing safety and saving money when loading pylons on the B-52 Stratofortress.
Oct. 5, 2022 BASH; protecting Tyndall's jets The BASH program at Tyndall is designed to protect aircraft from wildlife hazards in the airfield. The USDA hosts two people whose primary responsibilities are to manage the program.
Sept. 29, 2022 Malmstrom assesses wildlife hazards The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron environmental section is currently conducting a year-long wildlife hazard assessment, which is a survey of potential wildlife hazards on base that could affect the flying mission at Malmstrom, which could include deer, small mammals such as foxes and coyotes, or the
Sept. 28, 2022 Maintaining work mishaps; 97 MXG wins OSHA award Representatives from the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, accepted the Star Among Stars Award at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region Six Voluntary Protection Program Association conference in San Antonio, Texas, May 25, 2022.
Sept. 28, 2022 Caution urged as peak deer-vehicle collision season returns The National Highway Safety Administration states that there are approximately 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions, or DVCs, every year in the United States resulting in $1 billion in vehicle damage.Worse yet, DVCs cause 175-200 human deaths and 10,000 injuries annually.State Farm lists Tennessee as
Sept. 2, 2022 Keep safety in mind over Labor Day weekend WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This weekend, the Air Force family’s military and civilian members will spend some well-deserved time away from their duty sections.As we enjoy Labor Day festivities, let’s remember to look out for one another and keep the major safety themes we have
Sept. 1, 2022 Understanding Hurricane Conditions Since 1944, September has been a peak month of hurricane season and is an essential time to be ready. There are many factors to consider when ensuring thorough hurricane preparation, such as preparing a kit, evacuation route, etc., but an important step is knowing what each Hurricane Condition
Aug. 31, 2022 Rejuvenate and Return Safely Labor Day honors American workers for their positive impacts on the success of the United States. Air Education and Training Command depends on the labors of each and every one of its Airmen to recruit, train and educate the world’s best Air Force.