Question of the Week: Are You More Safety-Conscious?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Alaskan aviation accident and fatality rates have decreased.
Improved safety awareness is cited as a contributing factor to this decline.
Increased use of safety-related equipment is also attributed to the reduction in accidents.
A reader poll asks about personal safety equipment preparedness.

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Alaskan officials attribute a steady decline in accidents and fatalities to increased safety awareness and the adoption of more safety-related gear.

Are you well-equipped, safety-wise?
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