MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

102 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011
12.5.1.2. Administrative. Administrative control methods, such as adjusting work
schedules, good housekeeping or encouraging best work practice can reduce hazard
exposures.
12.5.1.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE to be used is determined by hazard
identification in hazard analysis. PPE should be used when all other hazard controls have
been exhausted or more significant hazard controls are not feasible.
12.5.2. When engineering controls have been studied, investigated and implemented, yet still
do not bring employees’ exposure levels to below permissible exposure limits, or when
engineering controls are determined to be infeasible, then a combination of controls must be
understood and followed by all affected parties.
12.5.3. Attachment 7 through 10 provide additional instructions for assigning RACs,
determining an abatement priority numbers and completing AF Forms 3 and 1118.
12.6. Hazard Abatement Requirements. To abate hazardous conditions:
12.6.1. Abate hazards in military-unique equipment and processes through established
systems for modification and upgrade (e.g., Product Quality Deficiency Reporting Program
(T.O. 00-35D-54, USAF Material Deficiency Report and Investigation System) and Flight
Manual Changes [AFI 11-215, Flight Manual Procedures]).
12.6.2. Hazard abatement in nonmilitary-unique workplaces must:
12.6.2.1. Abate RACs 1, 2 and 3 hazards as soon as possible.
12.6.2.2. Identify abatement actions for RACs 4 and 5 hazards as soon as possible.
12.6.3. Select an abatement method and, if possible, interim control measures based on the
hierarchy outlined in paragraph 12.5
12.6.4. Other factors that affect decisions on abatement actions are:
12.6.4.1. Impact to mission.
12.6.4.2. Technical feasibility and cost of available options.
12.6.4.3. Number of personnel exposed and length of time exposed.
12.6.4.4. Previous mishap experience.
12.6.4.5. Future use of workplaces or equipment.
12.6.4.6. Alternative methods to control the hazard or protect personnel.
12.6.4.7. Interim control measures in effect.
Figure 12.1. ANNUAL HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM SURVEY REPORT (RCS:
HAF-SEC(A) 9363) MAJCOM--FOA--DRU SECTION A—HAZARDS ABATED
DURING FY__.
NUMBER OF
HAZARDS
ABATED
TOTAL PROJECT
COST ($000)
ABATEMENT COST ($000)