Safe 'n Sound, All Year Round Published Nov. 20, 2013 By Air Force Safety Center and 17th Training Wing Safety Office GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Another holiday and winter season is here. The seasonal activities and celebrations at this time of the year all have unique risks. Being aware of these risks and preparing for them helps keep everyone Safe 'n Sound. The Air Force Ground Safety Holiday/Winter campaign will run from Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2014. This year the Air Force Safety Center looked at the on- and off-duty mishap data for Class A, B and C mishaps. During the 2012 season, private motor vehicle and sports and recreation remained the categories with the greatest number of mishaps in Class C. Unfortunately, the Air Force lost four Airmen - three of the four were vehicle related. To help mitigate some the vehicle mishaps and provide an additional resource for supervisors and commanders, Air Force Ground Safety has implemented CAC-enabled Travel Risk Planning System. Staying extra vigilant throughout the season and an increased effort in trip planning and preparation, are part of the formula for everyone to return after the holidays Safe 'n Sound. Nov. 22 marks Week 1 titled, The Long and Winding Road -- Winter Preparation "Trip Planning." The Air Force has lost nearly nine Airmen a year due to mishaps during the mid-November to early January time-frame since 1990. The majority of these Airmen were lost in private motor vehicle mishaps, often traveling to visit family and friends during the holiday season. The Thanksgiving holiday will be a long weekend for many personnel and requires planning and diligence. If heading out on a trip, no matter if it is twenty-five miles or several hundred miles, make sure to have planned the trip, checked the weather and made allowances accordingly for any traffic delays. If there is a delay, ensure proper supervisory and leadership is informed. Good sources of information for motor vehicle trip pre-planning purposes: www.weather.com www.mapquest.com www.maps.google.com TRiPS http://www.drivetexas.org/Full/ Stay tuned for Safe 'n Sound, All Year Round weekly updates two through six. Week 2: Christmas Lights -- Decorating Safely Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 Week 3: Super Skier's Last Race -- Winter Sports Safety Dec. 6 - 12 Week 4: I Just Want to Celebrate -- Party Plans Dec. 13 - 19 Week 5: Ice Ice Baby -- Icy conditions/Traveling Dec. 20 - 26 Week 6: Cold Weather Blues -- Hypothermia and Illnesses Dec. 27 - Jan. 2 External Links Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Goodfellow Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense, of the external Web site, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the United States Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the Web site.
