With VPP, we've taken safety above and beyond
The men and women of the Electronic Systems Center, whether military, civilian or support contractor, show they have what it takes to achieve mission excellence and make a real difference for our...
View ArticleHanscom VPP audit to begin May 18
A team of auditors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will arrive at Hanscom May 18 to determine if the base has met the requirements to earn its certification as a Voluntary...
View ArticleSummer safety kicks off with contests
The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins in just over a month and it's time to start thinking about safety. But this year, the Hanscom Safety Office wants people to do a little more than just think about...
View Article101 Critical Days of Summer campaign commences May 28
The 101 Critical Days of Summer 2010 campaign begins May 28 at 4 p.m. and will last through 7 a.m. on Sept. 7. The 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office encourages the Hanscom community to be especially...
View ArticleESC Safety Office to present showcase at Summer Bash
The 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign officially kicked off on Memorial Day, but now that school is out and temperatures are on the rise, the Electronic Systems Center Safety Office reminds Team...
View ArticleSafety office offers fall driving tips
It's that time of year again. Thousands of tourists flock to New England to see the fall foliage. With the long weekend coming, many base personnel may consider traveling to the mountains to enjoy the...
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Operation Pumpkin commences on Oct. 31
Halloween can be a fun holiday for the kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little scary. Concerns about children's safety - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with...
View ArticleWhat is safety leadership?
Every day we influence the people around us in a positive or negative way by what we say or don't say, do or don't do. Being around people who promote and practice safety creates a safer environment...
View Article101 Critical Days of Summer focuses on personal responsibility for safety
Even though the weather hasn't suggested summer has arrived, the calendar would beg to differ. So would the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office here at Hanscom, which is promoting the theme of personal...
View ArticleHanscom honored as star among stars
Hanscom has been recognized with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star Among Stars award due to sustained low mishap rates and overall excellence in base...
View ArticleGet ready for Operation Pumpkin 2011
Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little scary. Concerns about children's safety - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with...
View ArticleVeterans Day and Thanksgiving holiday safety message
This month we celebrate two very important national holidays: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Veterans Day honors all American men and women who served in the armed services throughout our nation's...
View ArticleWould you watch out for my safety?
I borrowed the title of this article from a book by John Drebinger, a well known safety motivational speaker, because I thought it had specific meaning for Team Hanscom members. With the state of our...
View ArticleWarmer weather means more motorcycles
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month with a theme of "Share the Road." Although the month's observance is almost over, it...
View ArticleCritical days of summer campaign kicks off
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and it also kicks off the Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The theme for this year's safety campaign is, "Safety - It's...
View ArticleBoating safely: Things to know before you go out on the water
It's summer and with the new season comes all kinds of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. One of those outdoor activities is boating. When the sun is high, the wind is blowing and the spray is...
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VPP recertification coming this fall
This fall, the Hanscom safety community will again have an opportunity to demonstrate to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that employee safety and health remains a guiding principle...
View ArticleUnderstand the safety rules of going to school
With kids returning back to school last month, the 66th Air Base Group Safety Office would like to remind drivers to be on the lookout for children when driving on local roads. In particular, as the...
View ArticleDistracted walking poses dangers
There are plenty of warnings circulating about the dangers of distracted driving. There is, however, another risky behavior with cell phones that can be hazardous to one's health: distracted walking....
View ArticleVPP recertification slated for next month
A team of inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be on base next month to ensure that employee safety and health remains a focus here. Scheduled for Nov. 26 through 30,...
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