MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 47
4.3.4.4. The investigator informs the originator (if known) in writing about the corrective
action or plans and conducts follow-up reviews until the action is completed. The
investigator informs the originator, (if known), about the completed action within 10
workdays after the report is closed. If the originator is not known, inform the supervisor
or manager of corrective actions.
4.3.4.5. If the HR response is not satisfactory to the originator, the originator should
resubmit the report and follow procedures in paragraph 4.5
4.3.4.6. HRs that generate an AF Form 3, Installation Hazard Abatement Plan, may be
closed and corrective action monitored through the hazard abatement process.
4.4. Additional Reporting Procedures. Transient personnel unable to report a hazard at a base
where it is found should submit the HR to the next Air Force base they visit, or to the safety
office at their home base. The receiving safety office will send the report to the responsible base
safety offices.
4.4.1. The safety office sends reports on hazards that cannot be corrected at the local level to
the agencies that can take appropriate action.
4.4.2. Tenant personnel send hazard reports involving activities for which the host is
responsible to the host base safety office for processing.
4.4.3. Hazard reports requiring urgent action should be transmitted by the most
expeditionary communication means available (overnight mail, official government email,
telephone). A written report must be submitted when time permits.
4.4.4. Persons identifying hazards involving weather forecasting must submit hazard reports
as soon as possible to ensure that records are not destroyed. Promptly advise the appropriate
agency providing weather forecasting services, i.e., installation weather flight/detachment
supporting operational weather squadron, etc., of their intention to submit a hazard report.
Aircrews should consider using a Hazardous Air Traffic Report.
4.4.5. Installation safety staffs send hazard reports that involve other military services,
foreign nations or other agencies outside the Air Force to HQ AFSC/SE, 9700 G Ave SE,
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5670, and to the affected Air Force units and their chain of
command as information addressees. Upon receipt, AFSC will maintain tracking and
subsequent closing action of the report and will report results to both the sending and
affected unit.
4.5. Employee Appeal Procedures. If an employee is dissatisfied with actions taken on a
hazard report, he or she should resubmit the report to the appropriate installation safety, fire
protection or Bioenvironmental Engineering office, and request the alleged hazard be
reinvestigated. Reports can be submitted anonymously. The safety, fire and/or health
representative must respond within 10 workdays.
4.5.1. If the employee is still dissatisfied, they may appeal to a higher level of safety, fire
protection or health office in the following sequence:
4.5.1.1. Intermediate headquarters.
4.5.1.2. MAJCOM headquarters.