Keeping the wing safe

Staff Sgt. Shaun Bassett, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety apprentice, checks to see if people driving past are wearing seatbelts on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. The safety office surveys various locations around base to get an idea of how many vehicle operators and passengers abide by the law. Bassett hails from Milltown, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Master Sgt. Michael Wilson, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety superintendent, reviews a log book for a lockout-tagout at the 336th Fighter Squadron life support section on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. The lockout-tagout program is a tool used to control hazardous energy and prevent the use of unserviceable equipment such as a broken table saw. Wilson hails from Pax, W. Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Staff Sgt. Shaun Bassett, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety apprentice, checks a first aid kit expiration date in the 333rd Fighter Squadron's life support section on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. The first aid kit is one of the things safety personnel check while performing inspections around the base. Bassett is from Milltown, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Staff Sgt. Shaun Bassett, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety apprentice, reviews an Air Force Instruction which governs how to perform a safety check before inspecting one of the base fighter squadrons on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. If an inspector experiences unfamiliar issue, they seek a resolution in the AFI. Bassett hails from Milltown, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Staff Sgt. Shaun Bassett, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety apprentice, quizzes Staff Sgt. Beverly Mustipher, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, how to use a lockout-tagout log in the 334th Fighter Squadron's life support section on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. When locking a piece of equipment from use, certain procedures are taken to ensure it cannot inadvertently start. The procedures are noted in the log for future reference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Master Sgt. Michael Wilson, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety superintendent, speaks with an Airman about precautions he should take when traveling long distances during an inspection of the 334th Fighter Squadron's life support section on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 9, 2010. Airman under the age of 26 must submit a risk assessment sheet to their supervisor before being permitted to take leave. Wilson hails from Pax, W. Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Keeping the wing safe

Published Feb. 11, 2010
By Senior Airman Rae Perry
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 4th Fighter Wing Safety Office has the important job of making sure those on base stay safe. Whether it is checking passing drivers for seatbelts or performing fire hazard inspections inside work centers, wing safety is dedicated to keeping Team Seymour safe.

The Safety Office staff is responsible for inspecting work areas for safety and OSHA compliance. During annual and spot inspections, they check facilities for electrical/fire safety and for compliance with various safety programs such as lockout-tagout and confined spaces.

They also educate the base populace on safe operating practices for motor vehicles. Safety personnel conduct random seatbelt inspections while cars drive past. The motorcycle safety course is also run by the base safety office. Not only do they highly encourage new riders to take the course, it is mandatory for all base motorcyclists.