Jan. 31, 2023 The Two ‘Cs’ of Safety (commentary) Scott Eck, 78th Air Base Wing director of safety, describes what he views as two important skills supervisors must master: communication and compliance.
Jan. 31, 2023 Safety Office garners multiple Reserve Command awards The 512th Airlift Wing Safety Office earned five Air Force Reserve Command awards in 2022. The office collected the outstanding achievement in both occupational and weapons safety. The office also earned the awards for outstanding occupational safety civilian, outstanding weapons safety civilian and
Jan. 19, 2023 “See Something, Do Something … Live to Be Lethal!” The Air Force Safety Center recently sponsored a department-wide contest to bring attention to off-duty risk management. Participants were encouraged to create both video and safety slogans of off-duty threats to the Human Weapon System. The contest ran from October 8 through November 27, and our
Jan. 19, 2023 Shoveling snow not without hazards, health risks WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --- As winter’s peak approaches, we can expect snowfall to tick up around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Miami Valley region. It can come in waves and often in large amounts.Here are a few tips for those who don’t have much snow-shoveling experience
Jan. 18, 2023 Never-ending quest for motorcycle safety Motorcycle Mishaps are a big safety concern for the Department of the Air Force, with the service averaging nearly 12 incidents per year over the past 10 years. Most motorcycle mishaps are preventable, and individuals can take steps to minimize the potential for injury and possibly even death while
Jan. 16, 2023 Fight Tonight Spotlight | 8th Fighter Wing safety office: Tech. Sgt. David Harbaugh Tech. Sgt. David Harbaugh is the 8th Fighter Wing’s occupational safety manager. His duties range from advising commanders of potential risks, offering recommendations to mitigate or reduce those risks, advising policy, providing assurance and education to Airmen across the base.
Jan. 12, 2023 30th RS safety officer wins 15th Air Force award U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Ashcroft, 30th Reconnaissance Squadron safety chief, was recognized with the Chief of Safety Special Achievement Award at the 15th Air Force level for 2022.
Jan. 12, 2023 100th LRS performs routine vehicle maintenance 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment specialists performed maintenance on government vehicles. Routine maintenance on government vehicles ensures operational safety which is crucial to operational readiness.
Jan. 11, 2023 Rising Motorcycle Mishap Deaths Among Airmen During Fall/Winter Months Alarm Air Force Leadership Seven Airmen have lost their lives to motorcycle mishaps this fiscal year, including four in the past three weeks, according to the Air Force Safety Center. Two of those deaths occurred in Air Education and Training Command. According to the National Safety Council, colder weather during the
Jan. 6, 2023 Aviano Airman passes in motorcycle accident Tech. Sgt. Christopher Jose Pentecostes, 34, an Airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Roveredo in Piano, Italy on January 5th.