MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing
MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing
MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing
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AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 27<br />
1.5.21.19. Ensure safety program requirements are part of measurement of nonsupervisory<br />
personnel’s performance appraisals using guidance provided by AF/<strong>A1</strong>.<br />
1.5.22. Individuals:<br />
1.5.22.1. Comply with all safety instructions, technical orders, job guides and operating<br />
procedures.<br />
1.5.22.2. Consider personal safety and the safety of coworkers while doing assigned<br />
tasks as well as off-duty activities. Identify and report hazardous conditions that place <strong>Air</strong><br />
<strong>Force</strong> personnel or property at risk. Use the AF Form 457, USAF Hazard Report, when<br />
necessary.<br />
1.5.22.3. Report personal injury, property damage and any suspected exposure to<br />
biological, chemical or nuclear hazardous materials to your supervisor as soon as<br />
practical, but not to exceed 24 hours.<br />
1.5.22.4. Immediately report to their supervisor if they believe that they have a physical<br />
or mental condition that they feel may impact safe job performance.<br />
1.5.22.5. Use and maintain recommended and appropriate PPE for job tasks. Inspect and<br />
maintain PPE IAW TO, manufacturer’s instructions or Bioenvironmental Engineering<br />
guidance.<br />
1.5.22.6. Apply risk management principles in both on- and off-duty activities to<br />
enhance the safety and well being of themselves and other personnel.<br />
1.5.22.7. Decline to perform an assigned task if they reasonably believe the task poses an<br />
imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm to themselves or others (except in a combat<br />
environment). The individual and/or local management may request an assessment by<br />
installation safety, fire protection or health professionals before proceeding.<br />
1.5.22.8. Immediately notify supervisors of a known pregnancy and make an<br />
appointment with Public Health to initiate a workplace evaluation for exposures that may<br />
be hazardous to the fetus and determination of work restrictions. Any worker with<br />
questions regarding how their worksite exposures can affect immediate family members<br />
(e.g. spouse, children) should contact Public Health.<br />
1.5.22.9. Report on time to complete scheduled occupational health medical examination<br />
medical appointments.<br />
1.5.22.10. Have the opportunity to participate in safety and health programs without fear<br />
of coercion, discrimination or reprisal. Participation in safety committees is encouraged.<br />
1.5.22.11. Use official on-duty time to take part in safety activities.<br />
1.5.22.12. Hand carry the AF Form 55 or equivalent product to the new supervisor when<br />
deploying or transferring to another <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> position/location.<br />
1.6. General Guidance Related to Recording Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.<br />
1.6.1. Executive Order 12196, Occupational Safety and Health Program for Federal<br />
Employees, requires federal agencies to report occupational mishaps to the Secretary of<br />
Labor. 29 CFR 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety<br />
and Health Programs and Related Matters, and 29 CFR 1904, Recording and Reporting
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