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.
Nov. 8, 2021 19th AW Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Jessica Deal Tech. Sgt. Jessica Deal, 19th Airlift Wing NCO in charge of occupational safety, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Nov. 8, 2021.
Oct. 5, 2021 445th Airlift Wing October 2021 Spotlight Performer Senior Master Sgt. James (Jimmy) Lide, 445th Airlift Wing Safety Office occupational safety manager, is the 445th Airlift Wing October Spotlight Performer.
Aug. 17, 2021 AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing.
July 22, 2021 Saying farewell to a safety icon Chief of Occupational Safety for the Department of the Air Force Michael Ballard retires with over 45 years of combined service, both active duty and civil service on July 29. Ballard has made a career out of keeping Airmen and Guardians safe.
April 23, 2021 New Occupational Safety director arrives at Hanscom Hanscom’s new director of occupational safety will ensure the health, safety and well-being of employees and visitors here remains a top priority during his tenure.
Dec. 18, 2020 Hanscom safety numbers up through 2020 The Occupational Safety Office has reported a downward trend in safety mishaps here over the last five years, especially over the last nine months. While the decrease in workplace safety incidents can be partially attributed to an increase in telework, health and safety officials believe the current
Oct. 26, 2020 NSC names Senior Master Sgt. Lucas Shay among 2020 Rising Stars of Safety Senior Master Sgt. Lucas Shay from Air Combat Command was chosen as one of the NSC's 2020 Rising Stars of Safety. The NSC is one of the premier safety organizations in industry which selects up-and-coming professionals that have made an impact on safety.
April 26, 2020 Kunsan Safety: Leading through hazards The 8th Fighter Wing safety office helps commanders deter complacency and preserve personnel, equipment and resources while maintaining combat readiness and proficiency.
Feb. 18, 2020 102nd Intelligence Wing Safety Office wins ANG-level award The 102nd Intelligence Wing Safety Office recently won the 2019 Air National Guard, Director of Safety Award for Outstanding Achievement in Occupational Safety.