MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

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Air Force Hazard Communication Program (AFHCP)—Implementation of the Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and AFI 90-821, Hazard Communication. The
purpose of the AFHCP is to reduce the incidence of chemically induced illnesses and injuries. It
informs employees of the hazards and proper preventive measures to be taken when using or
handling hazardous materials in the workplace.
Air Reserve Component (ARC)—Used when referring to both the AFRC and ANG as one
entity. All units, organizations, and members of the ANG and AFRC (10 U.S.C. 261) on active
duty, on active duty for training, or in drill status, and ANG and AFRC technicians; include
ANG and AFRC property and equipment.
Area of Responsibility (AOR)—Theater of operations for Combatant Command missions and
operations such as US Central Command (USCENTCOM), US Northern Command
(USNORTHCOM), US European Command (USEUCOM), US Pacific Command (USPACOM)
or US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM).
Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incidence Rate—The rate of all civilian
injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job
transfer. This rate is calculated for a work site for a specified period of time (usually one year).
Department of Defense Civilian Personnel—Includes Senior Executive Service (SES), General
Schedule (GS), National Security Personnel System (NSPS) and federal wage system employees,
including ANG and AFRC technicians, unless in military duty status. Includes non-appropriated
fund employees who are not military personnel working part time; Corps of Engineers Civil
Works employees; Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) and student assistance program
employees; Direct-Hire Foreign-national civilians employed by the Air Force (Air Force Foreign
Nationals [AFFN]) and Army-Air Force Exchange Service employees.
Department of the Air Force Military Personnel—These are Air Force personnel on active
duty with the Air Force or ANG and AFRC personnel on military duty status. Includes Air Force
Academy cadets and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets engaged in directed training
activities. Includes members of other US military services serving on extended active duty with
the Air Force or foreign-national military personnel assigned to the Air Force.
Designated Employee Representative—An individual selected by civilian employees, either
directly or through an exclusive representation bargaining agreement, to represent them as a
member of the safety and environmental councils and to take part in other activities as outlined
in this instruction.
Evaluations—Method of appraising the effectiveness of mishap prevention program
management. Addresses the areas of commander supervisory support, compliance with program
directives and the effectiveness of mishap prevention programs (performance).
Fire Hazard—A condition that can cause a fire to occur. The distinction between fire hazard
and fire safety deficiency (FSD) is important because the documentation, reporting, and
correction procedures differ for each. Only fire hazards are included in the Hazard Abatement
Plan and FSDs are managed separately.
Fire Safety Deficiency (FSD)—A condition which reduces fire safety below the acceptable
level, including noncompliance with standards, but by itself cannot cause a fire to occur. A clear
distinction between hazards and deficiencies may not always be possible; therefore, the judgment