The time is coming! Days will be longer and warmer soon which means more outdoor activities and motorcycles on the road. Understanding motorcycle safety is essential for all motorcycle riders. Awareness of hazards, personal protective equipment, and safety precautions all contribute to mitigating risk. This Motorcycle Preseason, which begins March 21 and ends May 16, motorcycle riders need to be aware and prepared to ensure 2024 is the safest riding season yet.
As the Preseason Motorcycle Kick-Off comes to a close, remember to stay committed to riding safely with the right mentality, the right gear and inspect your motorcycles every time you ride. Assess the risks involved in riding and don't follow the crowd if they are involved in reckless behaviors.
The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically come with a higher risk of danger. Remember to use sound risk management in all your off-duty summer activities to stay safe.
As spring’s warmer weather begins to push the gloomy winter weather away, many of us will begin to emerge from our winter shelters and begin those home improvement projects put off because of cold weather. Remember spring has its own safety hazards - in fact, sudden spring showers or foggy mornings can roll in without warning. Being prepared will help you navigate through those hazards safely.
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The Preseason Motorcycle Kick-off focus is designed to build awareness and personal accountability of riding a motorcycle and the hazards associated with riding. To also encourage Airmen and Guardian riders to be committed to training, being prepared, and equipped for every ride.
Fall Prevention Focus begins May 3-7, 2021, the Department of the Air Force is partnering for the eighth year with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls.
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --
The Department of the Air Force is kicking off the third annual Spring PMV-2 Focus on March 21, with the goal of reaching 100% of all military motorcycle riders. Efforts will concentrate on updating rider information in the Motorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool (MUSTT), including validation that training requirements are being met and ensuring all riders schedule and attend overdue training.
The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety.
During a normal year, the Air Force Safety Center delivers in-house safety education and training to approximately 2,000 students through 11 professional courses in 70 sessions, they have switched to conducting these classes all virtually, due to the global pandemic.
