95th Air Base Wing conducts safety day

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  • By Airman 1st Class Julius Delos Reyes
  • 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  As personnel came back to work from a holiday vacation, the 95th Air Base Wing conducted their 2nd Annual Safety Day at the building 3000 parking lot here Monday.

Airmen and civilian personnel participated in various interactive safety demonstrations conducted by the Edwards fire department, California Highway Patrol and 95th ABW safety office.

The day began with an executive briefing with the different organizational commanders by Col. H. Brent Baker Sr., 95th ABW commander.

"We are trying to illustrate safety as a culture," Colonel Baker said. "I really think that interactive demonstration drives home the message. Even though we are doing this as a fun demonstration, it's a great way to learn the importance of safety."

The goal of this program is to set everybody focused on 2007, he said. This is one way to put safety in people's mind.

Safety day is a critical function to the Air Force, said Tech. Sgt. David Ah Sing, Airman and Family Readiness Center noncommissioned officer in charge. A certain amount of measure, either at home or outside, should be taken.

This event helps keep everyone mindful of safety, he said. It will be a reminder that everyone needs to observe safety rules and be a good example to others.

"We should do this all the time," Sergeant Ah Sing said. "We have to take time to look and observe our safety practices and how important they are. Safety is just as important as other operational things we do."

Safety and CHP officials hosted the "drunk" goggles and carts which simulated the effects of driving under the influence. They also had a rollover simulator and car seat inspection. The Green Knights Motorcycle Club and the Fire Department also gave safety tips on motorcycle and vehicle safety.

"Safety is a commander's program," Colonel Baker said. "It is important for individuals to be responsible in everything that they do by always practicing operational risk management."