MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

46 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011
Chapter 4
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING
4.1. Hazard Identification. Mishap prevention depends on personnel identifying, reporting and
correcting hazards promptly and efficiently. Managers or supervisors will not discriminate
against an employee who exercises their right to report hazards. Reports can be submitted
anonymously.
4.2. Reporting Criteria. Submit hazard reports unless personnel can take corrective action
under this instruction or any of these Air Force publications:
4.2.1. AFI 11-215, USAF Flight Manuals Program (FMP).
4.2.2. AFI 51-1101, The Air Force Procurement Fraud Remedies Program.
4.2.3. AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports.
4.2.4. T.O. 00-5-1, Air Force Technical Order System.
4.2.5. T.O. 00-35D-54, USAF Deficiency Reporting, Investigation and Resolution.
4.3. Hazard Reporting Procedures. Commanders must ensure an AF Form 457, USAF
Hazard Report (HR), or equivalent product is available to all personnel. Any person assigned,
attached or under contract to the Air Force may report a hazard. A hazard report may be
submitted on any event that includes hazards, unsafe procedures, practices or conditions that
affects flight, ground, weapons, systems or space safety. Report hazards to the responsible
supervisor or consult local SE office for guidance.
4.3.1. If the hazard presents imminent danger, the supervisor or individual responsible for
that area will take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate the hazard to protect personnel
or property.
4.3.2. Report hazards that cannot be eliminated immediately to the installation safety office
via the AF Form 457, by telephone, e-mail or in person.
4.3.3. The Chief of Safety will determine the appropriate safety, fire or health discipline to
investigate the HR. The assigned investigator will investigate the HR within one (1) duty day
for imminent danger situations, and three (3) duty days for potentially serious situations and
10 duty days for lesser conditions. The investigator discusses the HR with the member who
submitted the report (if known), the responsible supervisor or manager and other parties
involved to validate the hazard and determine the best interim control and corrective action.
4.3.4. If the hazard is validated:
4.3.4.1. The investigator assigns a HR control number, a RAC as appropriate and
monitors all corrective actions until complete.
4.3.4.2. The investigator completes the HR’s Part II, ―Summary of Investigation,‖ and
sends it promptly to the individual responsible for making sure corrective action is
completed and the hazard eliminated or controlled.
4.3.4.3. The responsible individual completes Part II, ―Action Taken,‖ within 10 working
days and returns the HR to the safety office for monitoring.