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24 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 1.5.19.2. Notify command post on all safety related issues as determined in a locally devised installation notification matrix. NOTE: Notifications must adhere to those incidents, which require immediate response or follow-up action by safety or other personnel. Command Post will, in-turn, immediately notify the appropriate safety office and other agencies as required. 1.5.19.3. Upon request from COS or ground safety, liaison with local or state law enforcement to obtain off-base traffic accident reports and/or data. 1.5.19.3.1. Traffic accident reports may include vehicle accident involving death or serious injury to a military member, DoD civilian or dependent of active duty member. 1.5.19.3.2. Traffic accident data may include areas which are identified as high traffic incident areas or areas which travel is deemed unsafe (as deemed by the installation commander) under certain conditions. 1.5.20. Commanders below installation level: 1.5.20.1. Implement a safety and health program in their unit or area of responsibility. Where commanders are not authorized full-time safety personnel, they will appoint a primary and alternate unit safety representative (USR) to assist them in implementing their safety program. USR responsibilities for managing the commander’s program are identified in paragraph 8.5 Notify the host safety office, in writing, of the appointment of USRs in order to schedule USRs for training. 1.5.20.2. Ensure safety and health training and off-duty safety information and briefings are provided to all personnel based on requirements from other regulatory guidance and the specific needs of the organization. 1.5.20.3. Actively implement and uses risk management principles at all levels within the unit. 1.5.20.4. Ensure a proactive mishap prevention program is implemented to include procurement and proper use of PPE, and facility compliance with AFOSH and OSHA standards. NOTE: Overseas installations may need to apply host nation standards versus OSHA standards. 1.5.20.5. Ensure all appropriate hazard abatement actions needed to control identified hazards are implemented and follow-up actions are complete. Keep safety staff updated on all abatement actions with monthly updates until hazard is abated. 1.5.20.6. Ensure request for equipment, products and services using purchase orders and/or Government Purchase Card are reviewed for potential safety and health impact IAW AFI 64-117, Air Force Government-Wide Purchase Card (GPC) Program, and AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management. NOTE: Ensure government purchase card program addresses requirement to coordinate purchase of hazardous chemicals, munitions and industry equipment through installation safety offices. 1.5.20.7. Periodically attend, as deemed appropriate, squadron athletic events involving assigned personnel to monitor potentially hazardous conditions and unsafe behavior.

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 25 1.5.20.8. Ensure all personnel are trained on the objectives and principles of risk management IAW AFI 90-901, Operational Risk Management. Use risk management to identify, reduce or eliminate risk in activities on- and off-duty. 1.5.20.9. Establish a management strategy to ensure functional managers and supervisors take actions to mitigate hazards and reduce risk. 1.5.20.9.1. Integrate safety and health into all operations and missions of their organization. 1.5.20.9.2. Emphasize risk management and personal accountability. 1.5.20.9.3. Promote safety and health awareness (e.g. culture, environment, and atmosphere) throughout the organization. 1.5.20.10. Ensure all personnel are briefed on the findings and recommendations contained in Bioenvironmental Engineering industrial hygiene surveys and reports. A copy of the survey report will be posted on the work place bulletin board for a period of 10 days after receipt to allow all workers free access to the findings. These reports will be maintained on file in the work place for a minimum of two years. 1.5.20.11. Provide the opportunity for employees to participate in safety and health program activities and/or committees. 1.5.20.12. Communicate safety and health expectations to personnel in their command. 1.5.20.13. Ensure safety and health program requirements are part of measurement of non-supervisory personnel’s performance appraisals using guidance provided by AF/A1. 1.5.21. Supervisors. 1.5.21.1. Understand and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to their areas, operations and operations involving their subordinates. 1.5.21.2. Use risk management techniques to analyze work environment and job tasks for hazards. The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) will be used as part of this process. 1.5.21.3. Review work processes annually, when new tasks or equipment are added, or when existing tasks change. Provide and document work area specific safety, fire protection and health on-the-job training to all Air Force military and civilian employees. 1.5.21.4. Develop a work center specific Job Safety Training Guide (JST) guide based on Attachment 5, Job Safety Training Outline (JSTO) on safety, fire protection/prevention and health requirements. The supervisor will document and maintain completed training in work area on the AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record, or equivalent product. 1.5.21.5. Provide and document additional training when there is a change in equipment, procedures or processes that affect the safety, health or work environment of personnel. 1.5.21.6. Exercise control over job tasks to ensure personnel follow all precautions and safety measures, including the proper use of PPE. 1.5.21.7. Report all mishaps that occur in work areas, off-duty mishaps involving assigned personnel, and related subsequent employee absences to the supporting safety

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1.5.20.8. Ensure all personnel are trained on the objectives and principles of risk<br />

management IAW AFI 90-901, Operational Risk Management. Use risk management to<br />

identify, reduce or eliminate risk in activities on- and off-duty.<br />

1.5.20.9. Establish a management strategy to ensure functional managers and supervisors<br />

take actions to mitigate hazards and reduce risk.<br />

1.5.20.9.1. Integrate safety and health into all operations and missions of their<br />

organization.<br />

1.5.20.9.2. Emphasize risk management and personal accountability.<br />

1.5.20.9.3. Promote safety and health awareness (e.g. culture, environment, and<br />

atmosphere) throughout the organization.<br />

1.5.20.10. Ensure all personnel are briefed on the findings and recommendations<br />

contained in Bioenvironmental Engineering industrial hygiene surveys and reports. A<br />

copy of the survey report will be posted on the work place bulletin board for a period of<br />

10 days after receipt to allow all workers free access to the findings. These reports will be<br />

maintained on file in the work place for a minimum of two years.<br />

1.5.20.11. Provide the opportunity for employees to participate in safety and health<br />

program activities and/or committees.<br />

1.5.20.12. Communicate safety and health expectations to personnel in their command.<br />

1.5.20.13. Ensure safety and health program requirements are part of measurement of<br />

non-supervisory personnel’s performance appraisals using guidance provided by AF/<strong>A1</strong>.<br />

1.5.21. Supervisors.<br />

1.5.21.1. Understand and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to their areas,<br />

operations and operations involving their subordinates.<br />

1.5.21.2. Use risk management techniques to analyze work environment and job tasks<br />

for hazards. The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) will be used as part of this process.<br />

1.5.21.3. Review work processes annually, when new tasks or equipment are added, or<br />

when existing tasks change. Provide and document work area specific safety, fire<br />

protection and health on-the-job training to all <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> military and civilian employees.<br />

1.5.21.4. Develop a work center specific Job Safety Training Guide (JST) guide based on<br />

Attachment 5, Job Safety Training Outline (JSTO) on safety, fire protection/prevention<br />

and health requirements. The supervisor will document and maintain completed training<br />

in work area on the AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record, or equivalent<br />

product.<br />

1.5.21.5. Provide and document additional training when there is a change in equipment,<br />

procedures or processes that affect the safety, health or work environment of personnel.<br />

1.5.21.6. Exercise control over job tasks to ensure personnel follow all precautions and<br />

safety measures, including the proper use of PPE.<br />

1.5.21.7. Report all mishaps that occur in work areas, off-duty mishaps involving<br />

assigned personnel, and related subsequent employee absences to the supporting safety

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