Air Force occupational safety sponsors Fall Protection focus weeks Published May 4, 2016 Robins Safety Office ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force Occupational Safety will sponsor Fall Protection Focus weeks through May 13 to draw attention to avoidable mishaps due to falls. During calendars years 2011 to 2015, falls were responsible for 6,724 Air Force injuries that resulted in 42,539 lost work days at a cost of nearly $65 million. Throughout the Fall Protection focus period, Air Force occupational safety professionals will remind active duty, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members of the dangers of preventable falls. "Prevention of fall-related injuries and fatalities through education and awareness keeps our airmen mission-ready," said Bill Parsons, Air Force chief of occupational safety. "Fall-related injuries result not only from activities involving heights. Falls occur more commonly on wet surfaces or stumbles over obstacles in walkways. Most falls are preventable if we follow the appropriate safety guidelines and focus on basic safety practices." During the Fall Protection Focus weeks, we have provided various training materials for your use to enhance your safety and health program. W e strongly encourage you to use these training materials during your workcenter safety meetings and briefings. Informational videos can be found on the Team Robins Splash Page under the Fall Protection Focus tab. For more information about fall protection, click HERE. If you have trouble accessing the materials or if you have any questions, please call the Installation Safety office at 468-6271.