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  • AEDC Safety offers tips for happier, safer holiday season

    The holiday season is upon us.  It’s a time when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel peaks. During this time, most people decorate their houses, shop for gifts and cook delicious meals.Although these things are fun, they can also be dangerous and unsafe. It is imperative that safety be

  • 'Tis the Season

    The holidays are upon us, and we have so much to look forward to.The leaves are changing, nights are becoming longer, and the air a bit nippier. ‘Tis the season of joy and happiness, but also cold and flu. As the colder months approach, please be educated on how to avoid sickness, when to be seen by

  • September is National Preparedness Month

    The National Safety Council and the Federal Emergency Management Agency want to remind everyone to be prepared for emergencies.Whether natural or manmade, disasters can strike at any time. It's important for you and your family to have a planned response whenever or wherever an event happens.In

  • Too many incidents

    Looking back at my emails this month, I notice we are averaging about one incident per day on base.Way too many.These incidents include injury, illness, fire, material damage, spills and vehicle accidents.The Accident Triangle or Heinrich’s Triangle is a theory proposed in 1931 for industrial

  • AEDC Safety implores team members to recognize the signs of heat illness

    Tennessee weather is very entertaining.When I moved here 40 years ago, I was told, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 30 minutes and it will change.” I thought they were exaggerating.NOPE.When summer comes, it gets hot. The humidity will add its two cents’ worth in making it feel even hotter. If

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer

    The start of summer is just around the corner. Which means the 101 Critical Days of Summer are too. The critical days of summer begin around Memorial Day weekend and continue through Labor Day weekend.During this time, most people find themselves more frequently participating in outdoor activities.

  • AEDC Safety encourages tornado preparedness

    It is that time of the year again.Although the weather is beginning to feel much more delightful, it is also the perfect breeding ground for tornadoes. While tornadoes can happen any time of the year, their peak season is from March through June with more than half of the yearly tornadoes occurring

  • Be a healthier valentine

    February is the month of love. It is also the month of heart heath.It is no coincidence that these two coincide. Nothing shows your valentine that you love them more than taking care of your heart health. By keeping your heart healthy, you can give your partner a gift like no other - time and

  • AEDC Safety provides cold weather safety tips

    As we enter the coldest part of the year, we need to remember the best ways to stay safe when exposed to the cold.Weather.gov tells us to “Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing and a hat. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs