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Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting tool
January 15, 2026 — On Jan. 14, 2026, the Air Force Safety Center announced the Unit Risk Forecasting tool would be available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing increased risk... MORE

Unit Risk Forecasting demonstration slide depicts some of the information provided to commanders. Charts and graphs depicting squadron's risk history, top risk drivers and reducers, at-a-glance risk metrics, and additional risk mitigation suggestions.

DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting
January 30, 2025 — The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App... MORE

DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs
January 8, 2025 — As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and Non-Disclosure Agreements will be completed and collected... MORE

U.S. Airman 1st Class Hector Huerta, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs an inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III engine at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 15, 2024. Huerta and other maintainers performed the task as part of a C-17 Home Station Check which is accomplished every 180 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

How Privileged Safety Information safeguards mission readiness
September 6, 2024 — When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes a Safety Investigation Board to find the root causes and identify steps to prevent further mishaps. Privileged Safety Information is a key part of that mishap investigation process... MORE

How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness
September 4, 2024 — When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. Due to potential... MORE