The purpose of the Chief of Safety course is to provide students with instructions in safety and related academic subjects to effectively conduct Air Force safety programs at wing/base level. The course will emphasize applied management principles. Projects, and outside study efforts will relate directly to the management of wing-level safety program. Student participation and involvement are key areas of concern.

• Military personnel assigned as Chiefs of Safety to supervise and direct organizational flight, weapons and ground safety programs.
• Any one who needs a general understanding of the military mishap prevention process.

• You will be introduced to general principles and requirements for mishap prevention programs at a wing.
• You will learn the basic concepts of mishap prevention
• You will learn the general duties of the flight, ground and weapons safety specialists.
• You will be introduced to common occupational safety and health problems and issues and how they relate to the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health program.
• You will gain a general knowledge of the requirements for mishap investigation and reporting and the process of investigation.
• You will learn to recognize your personal leadership style and how to deal with safety management and leadership issues.
• You will participate in workshops to improve your communication and interpersonal skills.
• This course meets the objectives of USAF Chief of Safety Course WCIP 05C.

• Basic Mishap Prevention Concepts
• Principles of Safety Management
• The Duties of the Chief of Safety
• Safety Office Management and Administration
• Planning and Implementing a Mishap Prevention Program
• The Duties of the Flight, Ground and Weapons Safety Specialists
• The Military Investigation and Reporting Process
• Time Management
• Problem-solving and Decision-making
• Communicating for Safety
• Review of the USAF Occupational Safety and Health Program
• Traffic and Off-duty Safety Programs
• Safety Education and Training
• Safety Audit Procedures

This is a contract course designed to be delivered at the customer’s location or at the DoubleTree Hotel San Pedro in Southern California. The course is 4 days (32 hours of instruction). Classes start at 0800 and end at 1700.

Contact SCSI at (310) 517-8844 or 800-545-3766 (US and Canada only) for details on this course.