Oct. 19, 2023 Department of the Air Force sweeps DoD SOHMS Achievement Awards The SOHMS achievement awards recognize DoD organizations and individuals that perform outstanding work in the areas of safety and occupational health management systems implementation and mishap prevention.
March 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force transition to DoD HFACS 8.0 early April On April 1, the DoD Human Factors Analysis and Classification System will see an upgrade from version 7.0 to 8.0. Human factors describe how our interaction with tools, tasks, working environments, and other people influence human performance. Human error remains the leading cause of DoD mishaps.
Feb. 3, 2022 Safe runways focus of BASH team The Bird Air Strike Hazard team at Tinker Air Force Base has been keeping the runways safe for pilots during the heaviest times for migratory birds to travel.The need for BASH teams came about following the E-3 crash of Yukla-27 at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska on Sept. 22, 1995. The aircraft hit a flock of
Dec. 10, 2021 AFSC Commander and Command Chief deliver 2021 holiday message AFSC Commander's and Command Chief's 2021 Holiday Message to AFSC staff.
Nov. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 2, 2021 AFSC Labor Day Message 2021 Mr. Dennis D'Angelo, Air Force Sustainment Center executive director, shares his 2021 Labor Day message to the workforce.
Aug. 20, 2021 Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests.
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.
July 1, 2021 From the Commander - Independence Day 2021 Independence Day is a time for celebration, an opportunity for our entire country to come together in unity and revel in the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States.