Jan. 3, 2024 LACK OF COMMUNICATION | The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps Poor communication often appears at the top of contributing and causal factors in accident reports and is, therefore, one of the most critical human factor elements.
Dec. 26, 2023 Wildlife officials urge motorists to look out for increased deer activity this winter Wildlife officials at Hill are urging motorists to drive cautiously due to the increased deer activity on the roadways this time of year.
Dec. 15, 2023 Make good choices during holiday season Remember the unique risks associated with holiday travel, activities and celebrations.
Dec. 14, 2023 Rudolph and his red nose aside, deer on road can actually ruin Christmas Whether you see deer as a target, a garden nuisance, a picturesque element of the woodland environment or one of Santa’s team, we can all agree they present a life-threatening hazard to a motorist. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 1.5 million deer-vehicle
Nov. 30, 2023 Hanscom AFB Safety Team receives two MAJCOM awards for significant safety improvements The 66th Air Base Group Safety Team recently received Air Force Materiel Command level awards, including the AFMC Chief of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award and the AFMC Safety Civilian Professional of the Year Award.
Nov. 17, 2023 Be ready: Winter is on its way WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Did you know that November is Winter Weather Awareness Month?While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their
Nov. 14, 2023 Commentary: Cease the Grease - Never Pour Oils and Greases Down the Drain When you finish cooking bacon or sauteing vegetables, it is easy to dump the excess oil and grease down the drain without a second thought. However, oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain.
Nov. 9, 2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Fryer Safety Each Thanksgiving, we anticipate a perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many cooking show, magazines, and television commercials promise. Unfortunately, since many of us do not have the cooking talents of celebrity chefs (or their support teams), that dream is not always a
Nov. 8, 2023 National Safety Council - Rising Star On October 24, 2023, the National Safety Council awarded two Airmen in their Class of 2023: Rising Stars of Safety at the National Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, La. This event takes place in conjunction with the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the nation’s largest gathering of safety and health
Nov. 8, 2023 The Seagull Approach? … When it comes to safety inspections, don’t do the ‘swoop and poop’ I recently attended a fall protection training course. Most of the people in the course were from the oil and gas industry (I was the only one affiliated with the military). Each safety professional had a different approach on how they managed their respective safety programs, but all seemed