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July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming
August 10, 2023 — July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice... MORE

OSHA "Prevent Heat Illness at Work" poster

Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus
June 16, 2023 — Since the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, the Air Force has lost four Airmen to an old nemesis: vehicle mishaps. Two Airmen died in car accidents, while another perished in a motorcycle crash. The fourth succumbed to injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle mishap. None of the Airmen were assigned to Air Education and Training Command... MORE

Vehicle mishaps and fatalities historically top the list of preventable mishaps during the summer season.

Are you a grill master or Fire Marshall Bill?
June 6, 2023 — With so many near-misses, you would think I would just hang up my apron and spatula for good. But there is something about grilling that keeps drawing me back. Maybe it’s the savory smoke, the sound of the sizzle, or the warmth from the grill that proves so appealing. If you are a BBQ enthusiast like me, then you know exactly what I’m talking about... MORE

The summer season means more outdoor activities and also a potential spike in mishaps.