Risk Management Magazine

Falls are the leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities in construction accidents nationwide and are ranked second in the general industry.

While attending the Aviation Safety Officer Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, I was reminded of a let’s-not-do-that-again event that occurred while I was deployed to Kosovo in 2012. Such lessons learned situations shaped how I operated as a young pilot in command. Unfortunately, it seems many aviators — myself included — are reluctant to air their dirty laundry.

A severe storm strikes your area, taking out power for days, limiting emergency services and causing a shortage of available food and supplies. Are you prepared? That is an important question to discuss with your family members.