Oct. 8, 2020 Winter is coming: practice driving safely With winter’s icy grasp around the corner, it’s important Airmen understand proper winter driving safety.“The weather here is unpredictable,” said Airman 1st Class Gavin Carpenter, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. “It’s important to be prepared and always have a plan.”The Colorado
Aug. 10, 2020 Fitting mission to individual: WR-ALC Ergo techs, workers adapt mission to fit person, reduce injuries Certified technicians at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex Ergonomics Program work with the mindset, “one size, does not fit all.” WR-ALC Ergonomics Program technicians work hand-in-hand with the complex’s total workforce to reduce risk factors that could result in injuries.
Aug. 5, 2020 Air Force recognizes Safe + Sound Week 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.
Sept. 3, 2019 PROACTIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS: AFSOC’s Latest Safety and Readiness Tools (This article was originally posted in the 2019 Spring/Summer edition of Focus, AFSOC's Commando Safety Journal.)MFOQA what? ASAP – as soon as possible? LOSA – no idea…Well, these are the acronyms for the DoD andHAF-directed proactive safety programs:• MFOQA: Military Flight Operations Quality
March 28, 2019 Motorcycle Safety Training: What AF riders need to know Training season for motorcyclists is just around the corner, and as training gets into full swing, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as what the proper acronyms are for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. I’d also like to dispel some
June 21, 2018 Motorcycle safety course prepares global trainers Motorcyclists from military bases around the globe converged on Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex May 12-24 for a train-the-trainer workshop.The workshop trained eight new trainers and 10 new rider coaches. Rider coaches helped Department of Defense members with the initial member training
June 8, 2018 AF motorcycle safety expands with added instructors The U.S. Air Force took another stride forward in the continuous effort to reduce motorcycle mishaps amongst its riders. Eight highly motivated motorcycle instructors recently graduated from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s RiderCoach™ Trainer Preparation course held May 12-24 at Joint Base San
March 29, 2018 Quest for Zero makes headway March 22nd was a big day for Air Force Occupational Safety. It marked exactly one year since the Air Force experienced an on-duty ground fatality. This milestone in preventing work-related ground fatalities is a huge step forward in the Air Force’s overarching safety campaign, “Quest for Zero” and
Feb. 14, 2018 2017 Air Force Chief of Safety and Safety Staff Awards announced Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, Chief of Safety and Safety Staff Awards for 2017."It's a privilege to recognize Airmen and units for their safety achievements in 2017," Rauch said. "It’s a
Dec. 8, 2017 Rocket debris finds new home at AFSEC crash lab The second stage of a Minuteman II rocket was placed at the Air Force Safety Center crash lab here on Nov. 28.The remnant augments the Space Mishap Investigation Course curriculum by providing students with a hands-on lab that compliments classroom learning.“Space Safety is taking major steps