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Safety Training Video Libary to allow access to safety-related videos online

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  • Warner Robins Air Logistics Center
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. --  Through a joint effort between the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center safety and training offices and the 78th Communications Group, a new online Safety Training Video Library has been created. The library will allow base employees to view 52 safety-related videos from their desktop.

The WR-ALC Safety Training Video Library can be accessed through the Robins homepage. The site contains information on each video, including title, a brief description and the length. The video library includes offering that may be helpful to supervisors who are required to conduct periodic safety briefings.

The ability to view safety training videos via the Robins homepage is an initiative supported by leadership in the WR-ALC. Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, the WR-ALC commander, said Middle Georgia is a great place to live and Robins is a world-class place to work, and should also be a safe working environment.

"We must all work together to make Robins a safer place; we know our people enjoy coming to work here and yet we can always improve, especially when it comes to safety," General Owen said. "The Safety Training Video Library is a unique and user-friendly tool to stay abreast of the latest rules and procedures. These resources also help us to refocus our attention on safety. The easy access to the library makes it ideal for individuals to review when they have a chance, as well as supervisors to use in meetings, roll calls, and other sessions."

Dr. Butler, the WR-ALC executive director, is also supportive of the Safety Training Video Library and encourages use of the site.

"The video library is easy to access and use. The videos are high-quality, informative, and short enough that you can watch one or two during lunch or breaks," Dr. Butler said. "There are a lot of topics in the library so you can watch those that apply to you. They range from avoiding slips and falls - something that everyone would benefit from - to crane operation that only a few would need. Many of the presentations, like tool safety and sports injuries, might be just as useful to your home and family. This is a great tool for wellness and makes us all better wingmen."

Lt. Col. Schwoob, chief of the Safety Office, said the Safety Training Video Library was a joint effort to create an easy access tool that focuses on safety.

"Through a partnership effort with DPT and the 78th Communications Group, we have created a useful and effective tool that focuses on safety," Colonel Schwoob said. "The Safety Training Video Library promotes the Volunteer Protection Program which helps to change the safety culture that will ultimately lead to the reduction of mishaps at the WR-ALC. The reduction of mishaps and injuries is our primarily objective with this and other training related products."

He added it is one of a number of training-related products the office is developing to enhance the of safety training provided to the workforce.

Mr. Jerry Clineman, chief of ground safety) said the library will enhance and raise the level of safety awareness at Robins.

"The videos in this video library serve as useful tools for management, supervisors, and employees alike," Mr. Clineman said. "The videos provide value added information for employee training and supervisory safety briefings."

Mr. Clineman said one of ALC's goals is to ensure training products are provided for our employees to ensure they have the best opportunities and tools to learn.

"While these videos in themselves will not prevent mishaps, they are geared to improving knowledge and skills for the workforce with the intent of reducing mishaps and at least minimizing the severity of injuries," he said. "Knowledge is power. We hope it's powerful enough to help change the culture and behavior in the name of mishap prevention. The employees are the most important asset and protecting them and helping them to work more safely is our commitment."

Ms. Debra Singleton, DPT division chief, said there is a strong commitment to provide useful and effective training tools in support of the workforce.

"It's been a worthwhile effort to work with the safety community and the 78th Communications Group to produce and deliver training products that will lead to a safer work environment at the WR-ALC," she said. "We are honored to work with such professional people in a coordinated effort that we believe will lead to the reduction of mishaps and injuries at the WR-ALC."

Everyone involved with the project is excited about the potential and the possible injuries that may be prevented and lives that may be saved.

"When teams and organizations work together and support one another in order to attain an objective, it's amazing what can be accomplished," said Brian Teel of the training office. "Collectively, our goal was to create an easy access site that will help promote the Volunteer Protection Program, change the safety culture and reduce the number of mishaps and injuries at the center. Protecting the personnel at the center and creating a more safe work environment was our objective and through the Safety Training Video Library and other safety related training products we expect to attain that goal." 

To access the Safety Training Video Library, access the Robins secure site at https://wwwmil.robins.af.mil and locate your cursor on "Safety" from the column of the left side of the screen. In the box that opens, left click on "Safety Training Video Library".  At the site, scroll through the list and left click on the title to start the video.