MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

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Spot Inspection—These inspections are no-notice inspections to check the day-to-day safety
and health of an organization, work center, facility, etc. Documentation requirements for spot
inspections are established by the MAJCOM, NAF, DRU or FOA, or safety office. Minimum
documentation will include date, inspector’s name and their organization or office symbol,
organization or activity inspected, a brief description of the areas, equipment or
processes/procedures reviewed as well as observations (may also include positive findings),
hazards or unsafe work practices, causes of deficiencies and hazards, as noted, recommendations
for corrective action and name and phone number of responsible person.
Standards—Safety and health standards (including emergency temporary standards) issued
under the OSH Act of 1970. This includes national consensus standards adopted by OSHA by
reference.
System Safety Groups (SSGs)— Augment the program office system safety function; it is not a
substitute or replacement. While many SSG members are not assigned to the Program Office,
they advise the system program manager or single manager on safety matters. They act as an
integrated product team (IPT) for system safety. The members assist the program office in
identifying risks, assessing these risks, and recommending solutions to these risks. The SSG
includes safety experts associated with the particular weapon system.
System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs)— Are a subset of System Safety Groups (SSGs).
SSWGs are usually formed when a full SSG wants to research a problem without tying-up the
full membership. The SSG will generally form an SSWG to work a problem separately and
report back to the SSG. An SSWG augments an SSG; it's not a substitute.
Team Concept—A diverse group of individuals working together with complementary skills
who are committed to a common purpose, have group goals, take an approach for which they are
mutually accountable.
Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)—A number that represents the total recordable civilian
injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees, calculated for a worksite for a specified
period of time (usually one year).
Unit Safety Committee—Organized and maintained to monitor and assist an agency’s safety
and health program. The committee assists in helping to maintain an open channel of
communication between employees and management in the workplace. The committees provide
a method by which employees can utilize their knowledge of workplace operations to assist
management with improving policies, conditions, and practices. NOTE: The term ―team
concept‖ is used synonymously with ―safety committee‖.
Urgent Action Notice—Significant event notifications sent out by the Air Force Service Watch
Center (AFSWC). These notifications are also called AFSWC notifications.
Variance—An approved temporary or permanent change to a procedure, criterion, or rule
prescribed in safety standards which provides the same degree of protection to personnel.
Workplace—The physical location where work is performed for the Air Force by Air Force
personnel or where Air Force operations take place.