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.
Feb. 2, 2023 Keep caution in mind when using home space heaters WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They
Feb. 1, 2023 Pacific Air Forces Airmen conduct information exchange in Philippines Airmen from throughout Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility traveled to Basa and Clark Air Bases, Philippines, to conduct several Subject Matter Expert Exchanges with Airmen from the Philippine Air Force, Jan. 23 through 27.
Feb. 1, 2023 Commentary: Tips to ski safely this winter season Ah yes, we’re finally in the midst of winter. Oktoberfest has come and gone. The holidays have passed but snowboarding and skiing season is finally here! With all the thrills comes a laundry list of inherent risks and potential dangers that require controls to avoid injury and stay safe on the
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