May 5, 2023 AFSEC trains Guardians on mishap investigation On April 3, the Air Force Safety Center kicked off the first Space Mishap Investigation Course at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, since the standup of the U.S. Space Force. The course, which ended April 14, is aimed to provide Guardians, specifically Space Safety Officers, with the opportunity
May 5, 2023 FY22 DAF Annual Safety Awards Released Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has released the recipients for the fiscal year 2022 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards.“We empower our Airmen and Guardians at all
Aug. 2, 2022 Inaugural aviation training proves a success for Air Force psychologists The Air Force has just implemented a new training for Aviation Psychologists that aims to increase the psychologists’ knowledge of USAF aviation training and practices. One of the many aspects of USAF Aviation Psychology is focused on resiliency and readiness of its aircrews’ daily activities by
June 2, 2022 Occupational safety; keeping Airmen, equipment mission-ready Tyndall prioritizes safety across the installation to keep Airmen and aircraft fully mission-capable. The 325th Fighter Wing safety office has oversight of safety requirements, but works as a team with units to maintain safe operations.The safety office serves as the focal point for proactive mishap
Feb. 10, 2022 Decreasing injuries is the goal What is safety? Safety is the state of being safe or not being dangerous or harmful; freedom from harm or danger or a safe place according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the Oxford dictionary gives its definition as the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm.
Jan. 25, 2022 Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt visits the 37th Training Group, 344th Training Squadron U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, chief of safety and commander, Air Force Safety Center, left, and U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan L. Wakerlig, occupational safety instructor, center, discuss a virtual reality training scenario, while U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryna Hanson practices,
Jan. 13, 2022 2022 proving to be a new year of opportunities for Safety’s Master Sgt. DeAnndra Hartner When an enlisted service member demonstrates excellent leadership skills paired with exceptional talent in their area of specialty, senior leaders take notice. One such safety professional who embodies these values was recently selected for the opportunity to become a commissioned officer.Master
Sept. 2, 2021 Keep safety in mind as summer ends The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically
Aug. 18, 2021 Leavitt takes reins of safety during change of command The Department of the Air Force safety enterprise gained new leadership August 13 as Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt took the reins as the chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center.
Aug. 3, 2021 Safe + Sound Week - Take the challenge Join in the Challenge! The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety. Safe + Sound Week is August 9-15, 2021.