8 Jan 2021

A safe unit is a ready unit

The Air Force Combined Mishap Reduction System (AFCMRS) is a safety culture survey tool that allows commanders to assess the safety of their units by anonymously surveying member’s attitudes and perceptions. This provides a baseline for their safety culture from which to find hidden safety risk, make informed mitigations, monitor changes, or affirm current unit culture.

26 Nov 2020

2020 Department of the Air Force Holiday Season Message

In a memorandum for Airmen and space professionals, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, addressed holiday safety and occupational health.

13 Nov 2020

Doubling Down on Space Safety

Recently, the Air Force Safety Center transferred the Space Safety Division to the United States Space Force as one of the first blended organizations in the Department.

14 Sep 2020

Driving safety underpins mission success

Safely operating a motor vehicle is a pre-condition for mission success in our business. In the United States, however, vehicular accidents rank as the highest category of unintentional injuries for people ages 1 through 44. In many cases, these injuries can be avoided by paying attention to detail and focusing on the drive.When I took command, I

14 Sep 2020

Fire Prevention Week: Fire Safety in the kitchen

Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.

5 Aug 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.

2 Jul 2020

Commentary: Keeping safe during water activities amid a pandemic

Natural bodies of water are becoming more popular, warranting a look into how we mitigate the risks involved with not only our close proximity to others, but the hazards lurking in the water.

28 Mar 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 misinformation circulating around the Air Force.In 2013,