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72 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 Chapter 8 GROUND SAFETY 8.1. Program Management. This chapter contains the minimum requirements for safety offices at all command levels. Ground safety mishap prevention efforts include both on- and offduty activities. 8.1.1. Each installation ground safety manager will implement and manage a base-wide ground safety program IAW applicable AFPD/AFI 90- and 91-series and other applicable regulatory guidance. 8.1.2. Wing subordinate units and tenant organizations implement a program that supports the installation program. 8.1.3. Host safety offices may not impose host command-unique requirements on tenant units unless specified in the support agreement. Tenant USAF units without full-time qualified safety authorizations receive the same safety services as installation subordinate units. Support Agreements will identify and delineate responsibilities. IAW DoDI 4000.19, Interservice and Intragovernmental Support, and AFI 25-201, Support Agreements Procedures, non-USAF tenant units may be provided safety services based on support agreements (host may require reimbursement for services provided). 8.2. Oversight Requirements. Ground safety personnel will conduct inspections of all assigned units. (See Chapter 3) 8.3. Host Ground Safety Staff Responsibilities. Train managers, supervisors and employees to identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards. Ensure mishaps are investigated and reported IAW AFI 91-204 and AFMAN 91-224. 8.3.1. Manage the US Air Force installation ground safety program, including operational, occupational, off-duty and traffic safety. 8.3.1.1. Assist supervisors in developing and maintaining JSAs, and setting up programs to ensure organizational compliance with OSHA, DoD and Air Force safety requirements. NOTE: Overseas installations may need to consider application of host nation standards as well. 8.3.1.2. Work cooperatively with other installation functions to include (but not limited to) Security Forces, Personnel, Civil Engineering, Contracting, Transportation, Services, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Environmental, Public Health and AOP/AOPT personnel to provide an effective ground safety program. 8.3.1.3. Monitor on-base and Air Force-sponsored off-base sports facilities and activities. 8.3.2. Implement an effective traffic safety program IAW AFI 91-207, US Air Force Traffic Safety Program. 8.3.3. Review and recommend for approval the use of new hazardous materials. Coordinate the update of the installation’s hazardous materials Authorized User List with Environmental Engineering.

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 73 8.3.4. Review Civil Engineering work requests, project design and specification for safety criteria. Review all purchase requirement documents to ensure safety requirements are included. 8.3.5. Provide technical safety consultation services to all base activities and promote on- and off-duty safety awareness. 8.3.6. Budget for training and safety promotional campaigns; budget, acquire and distribute safety education materials. 8.3.7. Assess organization’s process for reviewing local purchase requests for safety requirements and provide technical consultation when requested. 8.3.8. Assist tenant units without full-time safety personnel with ground mishap reporting procedures. 8.3.9. Coordinate mishap investigation information with the Injury Compensation Program Administration (ICPA) and provide a representative to actively participate in the FECA Working Group. 8.3.10. Maintain records of reportable mishaps IAW AFI 91-204 and monitor/track nonreportable mishaps for trend purposes. 8.3.11. Maintain a master file of approved safety, fire protection, and health standards variances. Evaluate and process new AFOSH standard variances IAW paragraph 8.7.4 8.3.12. Function as primary point of contact for all federal and state OSHA visits to the installation. 8.3.13. Assist in the development and review of emergency response plans and procedures for handling problems involving ground and aircraft emergencies. Emergencies, such as toxic spills, ventilation malfunctions, cleanup operations, emergency egress or damage control activities are involved. These areas of review include: 8.3.13.1. Disaster response required by AFI 10-2501. 8.3.13.2. HAZMAT response required by AFI 10-2501. 8.3.13.3. Response to severe weather warnings. 8.3.13.4. Crash recovery plans. 8.3.13.5. Notifying and convening Interim Safety Boards (ISBs). 8.3.14. Provide fully qualified ground safety personnel in support of AEF deployment taskings. 8.3.14.1. To ensure personnel are familiar with ground safety program responsibilities, the GSM or their supervisor will conduct a review of all appropriate skill level core tasks with individuals prior to their deployment. 8.3.14.2. Individuals that do not meet required core tasks for appropriate skill level requirements will be required to receive appropriate training from their supervisor and/or GSM prior to deployment.

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8.3.4. Review Civil Engineering work requests, project design and specification for safety<br />

criteria. Review all purchase requirement documents to ensure safety requirements are<br />

included.<br />

8.3.5. Provide technical safety consultation services to all base activities and promote on-<br />

and off-duty safety awareness.<br />

8.3.6. Budget for training and safety promotional campaigns; budget, acquire and distribute<br />

safety education materials.<br />

8.3.7. Assess organization’s process for reviewing local purchase requests for safety<br />

requirements and provide technical consultation when requested.<br />

8.3.8. Assist tenant units without full-time safety personnel with ground mishap reporting<br />

procedures.<br />

8.3.9. Coordinate mishap investigation information with the Injury Compensation Program<br />

Administration (ICPA) and provide a representative to actively participate in the FECA<br />

Working Group.<br />

8.3.10. Maintain records of reportable mishaps IAW AFI 91-204 and monitor/track nonreportable<br />

mishaps for trend purposes.<br />

8.3.11. Maintain a master file of approved safety, fire protection, and health standards<br />

variances. Evaluate and process new AFOSH standard variances IAW paragraph 8.7.4<br />

8.3.12. Function as primary point of contact for all federal and state OSHA visits to the<br />

installation.<br />

8.3.13. Assist in the development and review of emergency response plans and procedures<br />

for handling problems involving ground and aircraft emergencies. Emergencies, such as toxic<br />

spills, ventilation malfunctions, cleanup operations, emergency egress or damage control<br />

activities are involved. These areas of review include:<br />

8.3.13.1. Disaster response required by AFI 10-2501.<br />

8.3.13.2. HAZMAT response required by AFI 10-2501.<br />

8.3.13.3. Response to severe weather warnings.<br />

8.3.13.4. Crash recovery plans.<br />

8.3.13.5. Notifying and convening Interim Safety Boards (ISBs).<br />

8.3.14. Provide fully qualified ground safety personnel in support of AEF deployment<br />

taskings.<br />

8.3.14.1. To ensure personnel are familiar with ground safety program responsibilities,<br />

the GSM or their supervisor will conduct a review of all appropriate skill level core tasks<br />

with individuals prior to their deployment.<br />

8.3.14.2. Individuals that do not meet required core tasks for appropriate skill level<br />

requirements will be required to receive appropriate training from their supervisor and/or<br />

GSM prior to deployment.

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