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.
Sept. 1, 2023 LACK OF TEAMWORK | The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps In aviation many tasks and operations are team affairs. No single person (or organization) can be responsible for the safe outcomes of all tasks. However, if someone is not contributing to the team effort, this can lead to unsafe outcomes. This means that workers must rely on colleagues and other
Aug. 10, 2023 July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice.
June 15, 2023 Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus Since the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, the Air Force has lost four Airmen to an old nemesis: vehicle mishaps.Two Airmen died in car accidents, while another perished in a motorcycle crash. The fourth succumbed to injuries suffered in an all-terrain
June 6, 2023 I know what I’m doing, and other lies I tell myself Many of us convince ourselves we know what we are doing when we often do not. Take firearms for example. Too often personnel convince themselves they know how to properly and safely handle a weapon, but in reality, they don’t.
June 5, 2023 Embracing safety, risk management through 101 Critical Days of Summer at Laughlin In the warm summer months, Airmen, families and friends hit the road seeking memorable experiences and carefree moments. As Airmen embark on their journeys and spend time doing their favorite summer activities, the risks involved can pile up quickly.
May 19, 2023 101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically
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
Dec. 20, 2022 Winter driving can be dangerous but doesn’t need to be Winter driving is dangerous. Icy, slippery roads can cause hazardous road conditions, delay traffic, decrease stopping and control, and unfortunately result in car crash injuries and traffic deaths. Taking a few minutes to read this article will hopefully reduce or eliminate those times of panic by
Nov. 22, 2022 DHWS Highest-Risk Off Duty Categories To help Airmen and Guardians identify and lessen the risks they may encounter in their off time, the Air Force Safety Center’s department-wide campaign focus on off-duty risk management is coming to an end. The campaign reaches out to the Air and Space Forces for participation in both video and