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. 10, 2023 Prepare for cold weather to avoid hypothermia, frostbite With the extreme cold we experienced at the end of December and winter still in full swing, I was reminded how unprepared for cold weather many of us are and how quickly you can get into trouble when the weather is that cold. It only takes a few minutes for hypothermia or frostbite to cause serious
Dec. 13, 2022 Winter Weather: Ice-Related Hazards Cold weather can be dangerous, or even deadly. The best time to prepare for severe winter weather is now, before temperatures drop significantly and staying safe and warm becomes a challenge.
Dec. 10, 2022 Winter Risk Management; my story Many tasks do not require deliberate, formal risk assessment and in those instances, we encourage using Real-Time Risk-Management to quickly assess a situation, make a control decision, implement it and monitor it to ensure it is accomplishing the goal of risk reduction and having a safe
Dec. 5, 2022 Preparing your home for the holidays Although preparedness usually occurs before the season, you can still take care of items you may have missed during the warmer afternoon. Just use extra caution and plan for cold, slippery conditions prior to tackling any lingering home maintenance issues.
Oct. 14, 2022 GFAFB hosts ‘YETI,’ prepares for ND winter It’s a common experience for airmen arriving for duty at Grand Forks Air Force Base to be welcomed with stories of winters past. But those stories alone are not enough to fully prepare airmen, especially those who have never lived in a winter climate, for what’s in store.
Jan. 21, 2022 Time to get into safe winter-driving mindset WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to not drive at all, if you can avoid it.If not, don’t go out until the snowplows and salt/sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.As with any
Nov. 15, 2021 Winter's beauty can be deadly As winter approaches, days are colder, snow begins to fall and the calmness of the season can be anticipated; however, the season can also bring stress, anxiety, frustration and constant fatigue when thoughts turn to the holidays and the multitude of activities that comes with them.
Dec. 21, 2020 Coming soon: Utah on ice Enjoying winter activities must be done safely and responsibly. There are an average of four to five ice related deaths each year.
Dec. 16, 2020 Winter driving on base brings distinct challenges Winter can often bring harsh weather, causing unfavorable driving conditions. It’s important for base drivers to be mindful of the rules of the road and to especially be cautious when driving in adverse conditions.