MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

92 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011
11.2.3.3.1. High-level safety risk acceptance packages must be coordinated with the
lead commands and AF/SE before assessments are submitted for acceptance.
11.2.3.3.2. Program managers must reassess CAE- or PEO-accepted risks at least
every four years and for milestone reviews or key decisions following approval, with
consideration given to actual incident and loss experiences for the period and
advances in mitigation technologies and methods. Re-validated risk assessments must
be coordinated and submitted for acceptance by the appropriate authority for the new
predicted risk levels.
11.2.3.4. IAW AFI 63-101, all system-related Class A and B mishap investigation
reports must include the Program Manager analysis of hazards that contributed to the
accident and recommendations for materiel risk mitigation measures, especially those
that minimize the potential for human errors.
11.2.4. The Air Force Chief of Safety (AF/SE):
11.2.4.1. Develops System Safety policy and guidance.
11.2.4.2. Evaluates safety risk assessment portions of risk acceptance packages
submitted for High risks to validate the processes and methodologies and to ensure risk
information is adequately conveyed to risk-acceptance authorities. Reviews and
coordinates on the risk acceptance packages for risks classified as High.
11.2.4.3. Provides independent assessments and advice on overall Acquisition and
Sustainment Program safety (residual hazards and associated risks) to Headquarters Air
Force senior leadership, as appropriate.
11.2.4.4. Participates in Air Force Review Boards (AFRBs) and other HAF-level reviews
for Acquisition and Sustainment Programs. These reviews are one of the key
opportunities to influence System Safety in Acquisition and Sustainment Programs.
11.2.4.5. Represents the Air Force in System Safety matters with other DoD components
and both Governmental and non-Governmental agencies.
11.2.4.6. Collects and consolidates System Safety Group (SSG) recommendations and
inputs for the Air Force Operational Safety Council (AFOSC).
11.2.4.7. Requires all system-related Class A and B safety mishap investigation reports
include the program office analyses of hazards that contributed to the mishap and
program office recommendations for materiel risk mitigation measures, especially those
that minimize potential human errors.
11.2.4.8. Develops and implements System Safety training programs and handbooks.
11.2.4.9. Provides advisors and consultants to System Safety Groups.
11.2.4.10. Reviews Air Force technical and management documents (capabilities
management documents, program management directives, SSG charters) for inclusion of
appropriate safety requirements.
11.2.4.11. Reviews and comments on mishap reports for technical content and lessons
learned. Forwards lessons learned to the Center for Systems Engineering (CSE) Lessons
Learned data bank and to appropriate OPRs for standards, specifications, and handbooks.