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  • Fall Protection Focus weeks aim to reduce injuries

    Air Force Occupational Safety and the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office here will recognize Fall Protection Focus weeks May 8 through 19 to increase awareness of fall hazards and prevent fall-related mishaps.

  • Winter fun best when done safely

    Whether people are new to New England winters or have been here for many years, they’ll find the region provides many outdoor winter activities to enjoy - activities that are more enjoyable when done safely.

  • Hazards on the road surge as seasons change

    The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office here would like to remind personnel to keep risk management at the forefront of all activities as daylight diminishes and temperatures continue to drop.

  • Cell phone use while driving may be costly

    Any driver seen by security forces texting or talking on their cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on base will receive a traffic violation, according to the 66th Security Forces Squadron.Military members will receive a Department of Defense Form 1408, Armed Forces Traffic Ticket. Civilian

  • June is National Safety Month

    The Air Force Safety Center and 66th Air Base Group join the National Safety Council in highlighting June as National Safety Month.According to the NSC, the goal for National Safety Month is to raise awareness of what it takes to stay "Safe For Life," and focuses on reducing the leading causes of

  • Safety personnel looking out for motorcyclists

    Last year the Air Force experienced 12 motorcycle-related fatalities. In an effort to ensure that number does not increase, members of the 66th Air Base Group Safety office are reminding military riders that they must attend mandatory initial or refresher motorcycle training prior to operating a

  • AF Safety Center sponsors Fall Protection Focus weeks

    Air Force Occupational Safety and the 66th Air Base Group Safety office here will recognize Fall Protection Focus weeks May 2 through 13 to increase awareness of fall hazards and prevent fall-related mishaps.The Fall Protection Focus initiative is a partnership with the Occupational Safety and

  • Change your clocks, change your batteries

    It's the time of year to "spring forward" and set clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday morning as part of daylight saving time. At the same time, officials from the 66th Air Base Group Fire Prevention Services encourage everyone to change the batteries in all of their home's smoke alarms and carbon

  • Safety key to winter fun

    New England provides many outdoor winter activities for Airmen and their families to enjoy - activities that are more enjoyable when done safely.To ensure members of the community perform these winter activities safely, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office offers these helpful tips."When you plan