Air Force Materiel Command’s Post

Interesting Spectator article arguing the military have become “obsessed with safety”. Referencing Sydney Decker, it argues the army has “safety by bureaucracy” Some highlights for those unable to access the article: ▶️ The military’s approach to safety is grounded in Lord Justice Haddon-Cave’s report on the 2006 Nimrod accident, which cost 14 lives.  ▶️ Haddon-Cave laid down four principles of military safety: ‘strong leadership from the very top’, ‘independence throughout the regulatory regime’, ‘much greater focus on People in the delivery of high standards… not just on Process and Paper’ and keeping ‘regulatory structures, processes and rules as simple as possible so that everyone can understand them.’  ▶️ Service personnel are 56 per cent less likely to die each year than their civilian peers. ▶️ The combination of more rules and less training over the past decade has led, many in the Army feel, to a loss of confidence, especially among vehicle operators, making them less competent and safe. ▶️ Defence has also shifted the focus away from having clear lines of responsibility. A designated staff officer in each brigade headquarters can, and regularly does, override commanding officers by forbidding the use of certain vehicles, based on centrally-held online records of the safety checks on those vehicles. ▶️ Training for war requires an approach which teaches people to assess, perform and take risks when tired, cold and frightened – circumstances where accidents are inevitably more likely. Severe as these issues are for regular soldiers, they make training for reserves, with much more limited time available, doubly hard. https://lnkd.in/eankkiEj

When a mishap happens, you can be sure our United States Air Force Safety experts are on it, investigating the what to determine the why. But with that comes what's called PSI, or Privileged Safety Information. Safety privilege ensures that analyses, conclusions and recommendations are shared only on a need-to-know basis, for DoD mishap prevention. This cannot be used for public release, disciplinary action, or any other non-mishap prevention purpose. In some cases, investigators may offer a promise of confidentiality to witnesses to help give safety investigators a rapid and unimpeded path to the truth. The ultimate goal--to prevent future mishaps and ensure combat and mission readiness. #safety #mishap #readiness #USAF

Safety First: The Unseen Hero in Ammunition Operations, Ensuring workplace safety in the ammunition industry is not just about following protocols; it's about vigilantly protecting lives every single day. Our roles at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant have ingrained a deep sense of responsibility towards maintaining stringent safety standards. This relentless commitment to safety is not just a personal mission but a collective industry imperative. Sharing insights on safety practices helps us all aim for zero incidents.What safety innovations are you excited about in your field?#WorkplaceSafety

I don’t think this will hit the mark. A system can be lied to; moreover, things like this are put in place to signal “hey, I’m doing something about this” while not actually getting to the core issues. I’ve seen this in many forms over my time as an aircraft maintainer. The pure intent is there, but this isn’t the approach. What mishap prevention takes is the leadership saying that they will tolerate delays for the sake of safety. Do that, and be deliberate about ensuring the production team is looking for those issues—the guy that didn’t get enough sleep, etc. This initiative is great for data points, provided it doesn’t get populated with lies because they’re trying to keep production up. You have to set the conditions for the right decision to be made—we have to give them decision space. After that, you can address things person-to-person to find out how you can help them. #aircraftmaintenance #culture

Rising maintenance mishaps in the Air Force are a concern, but a new worksheet employed in AETC (Air Education & Training Command) aims to mitigate risks by prompting maintainers to assess both their personal and environmental safety factors before high-risk tasks. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to increase safety and reduce costly accidents. Will this detailed pre-task assessment become a new standard in maintenance safety protocols? What are your thoughts? #AirForce #AircraftMaintenance #Safety #RiskManagement

For us, emergency preparedness starts at the very beginning and runs through everything to the end. Experience has taught us that competent, correct and, above all, sustainable consultancy for our clients is essential and the basis for all further necessary measures. For more than two decades, we have been advising not only airports, airlines and industrial companies all over the world, but also the military, municipalities and governments. It is our outstanding expertise and experience that our clients appreciate and value. In compliance with international standards and recommendations, IGNIS GLOBAL PROTECTION GROUP combines worldwide emergency preparedness and response resources in: conception, planning and preliminary design of fire training facilities, project management and supervision, technical evaluation and selection, procurement management (simulators, vehicles and equipment), operations and maintenance, performance and compliance evaluation and monitoring including fire and explosion hazard analysis and audits, life safety analysis, and tailormade solutions based on client’s needs. #emergency #emergencypreparedness #aviation #aviationlife #industrial #industry #OilandGas #oilgas #oilgasindustry #savinglives #consulting #consultants #military #militaryaircraft #ARFF #EmergencyResponse

Breakdown maintenance functions as the fire brigade in the industrial realm – occasionally inevitable, yet its occurrence correlates directly with our comprehension and management of assets. Aim for predictability to reduce the need for reactive measures.

This week is the National Safety Stand-Down! 🚧🛠️It is a voluntary initiative aimed at preventing falls in the workplace by encouraging employers to discuss safety, particularly fall hazards and prevention, with their employees. This initiative invites participation across sectors such as construction, military, and government to enhance awareness and reduce fall-related fatalities and injuries. Activities include discussing hazards, inspecting safety equipment and formulating plans for rescue.🧑🔧 🎥Watch this video to learn about "5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls": https://lnkd.in/gTMi3q33 For guidance on how to successfully participate in a Stand-Down, click here: https://lnkd.in/dqbmC6J

By #focusing on #riskmanagement and operationalizing #safety, the United States Air Force Force aims to #reduceaccidents and #incidents, preserving personnel and equipment. This, in turn, helps Airmen meet higher standards of #performance and #readiness. https://lnkd.in/eqwpkqy8

When emergency response decision makers encounter chemical based emergencies, they depend on sound information resources as a guide. As we bridge into 2024, a reminder to all that, the new updated version of the emergency response guidebook will hit the street sometime in the first qaurter. Anticipated changes from the 2020 version: Adding a QR code to reporting incidents Adding information for electric vehicles Expanding several guides, including 115 and 140 Updating the Marking, Labeling, and Placard ID charts located in the front of the ERG Giving first aid guidance and chem warfare/biological agents their own sections Adding/Removing several UN/ID numbers from the ERG to harmonize with the HMR Please consider reposting so that we can inform the masses together! #emergencypreparedness #incidentmanagement #hazardousmaterials #guidebook #newbeginnings #decisionmaking #leadership #ohmra #newworldsafety #nfpa