Be smart, be safe this summer Published June 10, 2015 By Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Ground safety mishaps not only happen during the work day, but off duty as well. In an effort to minimize these safety issues, the Air Force and Air Mobility Command began two campaigns - Quest for Zero and Critical Days of Summer, respectively. These initiatives are intended for all Airmen, no matter the career field and focus on risk management and on-duty safety. "If we train Airmen to be safe in their work center in order to have a successful mission, then hopefully they carry that mindset into their personal life," said Lt. Col. Matthew Coleman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing chief of safety. AMC's campaign began May 22 and runs through Sept. 8. The focus of "Quest for Zero," the AF's campaign, is for Airmen to recognize the hazards they face every day both at work and at home. This campaign's key component is facilitators who conduct bi-weekly, small group, supervisory-led discussions to utilize scenarios and discuss personal risk management by making smart choices. "There's a spike in mishaps in the summer, so the goal of these campaigns is to make sure Airmen are making smart choices and are using good risk management," Coleman said. Both campaigns are meant to help drive annual mishap occurrences down to zero. The Critical Days of Summer's slogan is "Make the Right Choices," which ties into Quest for Zero's, "My job, my life, my choice." Each month, Quest for Zero will highlight a career field to shed light on recurring mishaps and will encourage use of risk management and mitigation techniques. Airmen can help prevent mishaps by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, having situational awareness and communicating with coworkers, and following procedures outlined in Air Force Instructions and technical orders. "Airmen and civilians can help the Air Force get to zero mishaps by using proper risk management, knowing what their responsibilities are and doing the job correctly," said Coleman. "We have a certain way of doing things to prevent the loss of life or property." For more information on Critical Days of Summer and Quest for Zero, visit the ground safety SharePoint or call the 92nd ARW safety office at (509) 247-4809. "Every Airman can make a difference in the safety of themselves and their wingman," said Bill Parsons, the Air Force chief of ground safety. "When Airmen embrace the Quest for Zero motto -- my job, my life, my choice -- they are, in a real way, fulfilling their commitment to mission success."