101 Critical Days of Summer wraps up, Labor Day safety encouraged

The end of the Labor Day weekend marks the conclusion of 2008's 101 Critical Days of Summer. During this period, the Air Force has lost 13 Airmen in fatal accidents. The 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office encourages the Hanscom community to pay increased attention to their own and others' safety this

Safety reminder for Hanscom motorcyclists

With only a few weeks left to go in the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign, the 66th Security Forces Squadron and 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office want to remind motorcyclists and their passengers of a key safety requirement when riding on base. "Lately we've noticed some members of the Hanscom

554 ELSW committed to a "Common Sense" Approach to VPP

As Hanscom prepares for the November Unit Compliance Inspection, the 554th Electronic Systems Wing is continuing to move forward in meeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Requirements. Wing Director Frank Weber, Vice Director Col. Derrick Richardson and wing

VPP in Action: Hazard report tool reaches milestone

The Hazard Report button found on the Centernet recently marked a milestone with the submission of the 100th online hazard report. Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Bridges, chaplain assistant, submitted the 100th online report on April 9. Sergeant Bridges identified and reported a hazard through the online

A little TLC goes a long way

Important reminders on base emergency 911 services

The base 911 system is used to support the Hanscom community in the event emergency services are needed. The 911 system should be used to report fires, medical emergencies and to report crimes. To call 911 from a non government phone such as from base housing, pay phones or cell phones dial 911.

Mark your calendars: Health Expo, VPP Fair to be held March 6

The Hanscom community is invited to attend a Team Lean Challenge Health Expo and Voluntary Protection Program Fair March 6 at the Fitness and Sports Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather information from a number of base organizations that will be on hand for the

VPP in Action: Tread carefully, use caution on snow, ice, report hazards

The Hazard Report button found on the Centernet is a valuable tool for reporting a hazard. Recently, the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office received several reports through the online system regarding hazardous walkways and parking areas due to snow and ice. In each of these instances the Safety

Hazard Report tools help personnel identify, report safety concerns

Last fall, the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office launched a new tool for base personnel to easily report a safety hazard. Since that time the Hazard Report button found on the ESC Centernet has received 82 reports through the online system. "It's great to see that people are utilizing the Hazard

Web tool allows base personnel to report hazards

Promoting safety is an integral part of Air Force culture, but putting that culture into practice is sometimes more difficult. That's why the Hanscom Safety Office created a user-friendly Web tool, which enables individuals to report safety hazards on the base. Col. Tom Schluckebier, 66th Air Base