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Summer Safety Begins with Risk ManagementBy Air Force Safety Center Public AffairsIncreased travel and leisure activities that go handin-handwith the summer months require increasedemphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chiefof Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the mostof recreational opportunities during the summer, thesafely at summer’s end and ready to accomplish themission. Summer safety is the extension of our Questfor Zero mishaps.”Whether traveling, participating in water activities,sporting events or cookouts, Airmen shouldidentify, assess and mitigate all risks to include: trip“Unfortunately, that same period ended last year with 17 fatalities”Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsonsperiod between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekendsis the most important time to incorporate riskmanagement in off-duty leisure activities. This isaccomplished by using the same safety processes asthose used on duty, Parsons said.“Unfortunately, that same period ended last yearwith 17 fatalities,” Parsons said. “We need every Airmanto commit to making that number zero this year,and we do that by using the same risk managementskills we apply on the job to ensure everyone returnsplanning that ensures enough rest and preparation forcontingencies; no alcohol while driving or participatingin recreational activities; and use of appropriateprotective gear in all activities.“Most mishaps are preventable,” Parsons said,“and mishap prevention requires doing the rightthing. Sometimes the right thing is as simple asstepping up and stepping in when we see somethingthat doesn’t look right. That alone can avert a potentialdisaster.”
Col. Andrew Keane, left, 108th Wing Vice Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daryl Fortner, right, 108th Wing Command Chief, flank newly re-enlistedChief Master Sgt. Bob Hansen, 108th Wing Maintenance, Tech. Sgt. Luis Mendoza, 108th Security Forces Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Ivan Martinez, a 108th Wingcrew chief. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
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