Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign

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  • By Sam Spooner
  • 17th Training Wing Safety Office
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Annually, the Air Force kicks off the "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign the weekend of Memorial Day. This year, Goodfellow is starting the campaign off with a combined Safety/Sports Day on May 24, placing special emphasis on driving safety as well as applying risk management to both on- and off-duty activities. You may ask why we have the need for a summer safety campaign. Since Oct. 1, 1980, Air Education and Training Command has experienced 125 fatalities from the Memorial Day through Labor Day time frame. During the 2011 Critical Days of Summer, Goodfellow had 95 total mishaps reported which resulted in 68 days of quarters and 600 restricted duty days.

Our vision this year is to ensure all personnel:
1. Have an injury free summer
2. Minimize sports and recreation mishaps
3. Have our second AETC fatality-free "Critical Days of Summer" Campaign
AETC's "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign runs from May 25 through Sept. 4. During that time frame, we will cover a summer safety topic each week and will be working closely with your unit safety representatives to provide you with insight and educational materials to help make your summer the safest ever.

Week 1 (May 28): Wingmen: It's Personal - Take Care of Each Other
Week 2 (June 4): Sober is Safer: Thinking Then Drinking
Week 3 (June 11): PMV-4 - Slow Down; Pay Attention
Week 4 (June 18): ATV Safety
Week 5 (June 25): Trip Planning
Week 6 (July 2): Celebrate the 4th - Live to see the 5th
Week 7 (July 9): Motorcycle Safety
Week 8 (July 16): Bicycle Safety
Week 9 (July 23): Enjoy the Great Outdoors Safely
Week 10 (July 30): Barbecue Safety Tips
Week 11 (Aug. 6): Beat the Summer Heat
Week 12 (Aug. 13): Summer Weather
Week 13 (Aug. 20): Sports and Recreation, Not Wreck
Week 14 (Aug. 27): Water Safety-Have Fun and Be Safe
Week 15 (Sept. 3): Countering Fatigue

Remember, to think safety and always apply risk management principles using the simple ACT acronym. Assess your situation, Consider your options, and Take appropriate action.