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74 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 8.3.15. Conduct newcomers’ safety orientation (Local Conditions Course II). Additionally, ensure local hazards information is developed and available for personnel on extended (greater than 30 days) TDY to the base. 8.3.16. Add MAJCOM and installation unique requirements to Air Force SST and conduct supervisor safety training. Group or Wing level tenants with an assigned safety staff will conduct their own SST to ensure their assigned personnel are trained in their MAJCOM program specifics unless otherwise specified in support agreements. 8.3.17. Unless otherwise specified in support agreements, will assist COS in new commander safety orientations in units without full-time safety staff. 8.3.18. Administer the ground safety awards program. 8.4. Tenant Unit and GSU Responsibilities. The tenant’s higher headquarters will assess the tenant’s internal program. 8.4.1. Tenant and GSUs without full-time safety personnel will appoint a ground USR IAW paragraph 2.2 and comply with the responsibilities outlined in paragraphs 2.2 and 8.5 8.4.2. Tenant units with full-time qualified safety personnel carry out all program elements not performed by the host and conduct their assessments, inspections and mishap investigations IAW support agreement. 8.5. Ground Unit Safety Representative (USR) Responsibilities. The commander is responsible for the unit safety program as referenced in paragraph 1.5.20 The Ground USR assists the unit commander by being knowledgeable of safety requirements, by assisting unit personnel and by keeping the commander informed on how effective safety and health requirements are carried out throughout the unit. Commanders should select motivated individuals as their Ground USR. Ground USRs, in addition to the responsibilities listed in paragraph 2.2, will: 8.5.1. Advise the commander on safety related matters at least on a quarterly basis or more frequently as necessary and document key elements briefed. 8.5.2. Assist supervisors and unit personnel in the hazard abatement process. 8.5.3. Assist installation safety, unit commander and supervisors with mishap investigations. Ensure mishap notification procedures are established in the unit. 8.5.4. Assist supervisors in developing Job Safety Training (JST) guides. 8.5.5. Disseminate safety educational materials and verify unit safety briefings are being conducted. 8.5.6. Verify that monthly spot inspections of work areas are being performed and documented IAW paragraph 3.5 of this instruction. 8.5.7. Evaluate the unit motorcycle safety program to ensure compliance with AFI 91-207. 8.5.8. Support the installation safety program and attend USR meetings as determined by MAJCOM/Host safety office. 8.5.9. Post AFVA 91-307, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Program, in a conspicuous location readily accessible to all employees and applicants for employment.

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 75 8.6. Hazard Identification and Abatement. The host ground safety manager will: 8.6.1. Evaluate and process safety related hazard reports and maintain a master hazard report log. 8.6.2. Assign RACs to occupational safety hazards/deficiencies and coordinate with health and fire protection officials when required. 8.6.3. Assist in establishing funding priorities by using the abatement priority number (APN) system for hazard abatement projects during the budgetary cycle. 8.6.4. Maintain the installation master hazard abatement file, including AF Form 3, Hazard Abatement Plan, covering safety, fire and health hazards and deficiencies. 8.6.5. Attachments 7 through 10 provide additional instructions for assigning RACs, determining abatement priority numbers and completing the AF Form 1118, Notice of Hazard, and AF Form 3. 8.6.6. Fire Hazards versus Fire Deficiencies. There is a difference between fire hazards and fire deficiencies. A fire hazard is a condition that can cause a fire to occur. A fire deficiency is a condition which reduces fire safety below acceptable levels, including noncompliance with standards, but by itself cannot cause a fire to occur. 8.6.7. Fire hazards are included in the master hazard abatement plan and fire deficiencies are excluded from the master hazard abatement plan. 8.7. Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Guidance. AFOSH guidance is the minimum guidance necessary to provide a safe and healthful work environment for all Air Force personnel and other DoD/government employees working on Air Force installations. AFOSH requirements shall provide equal or greater protection than federal requirements. The Air Force may develop supplementary or alternative guidance where inadequate or no guidance exists. NOTE: Conflicts between OSHA and AFOSH guidelines shall be referred to HQ AFSC through the appropriate MAJCOM for resolution. 8.7.1. Occupational safety and health guidance sources include: 8.7.1.1. Regulatory Federal Standards. The Air Force complies with the intent of DoL OSHA Standards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Transportation Standards by referencing applicable standards or incorporates the requirements into AFOSH guidance, technical orders or directives. 8.7.1.2. AFOSH Standards and Guidance. Air Force published guidance located at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil. 8.7.1.3. T.O.s and manufacturers’ guidance (e.g., Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS]) for specific processes, aircraft and equipment. 8.7.1.4. Reference library maintained by the installation ground safety manager to include national consensus standards and other technical and safety guidance. 8.7.2. Joint-Use Workplaces. Personnel from different DoD Components or other Federal Agencies working in the same workplace shall be governed by OSHA standards and any applicable alternate standards or host-agency standards, such as AFOSH Standards.

74 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011<br />

8.3.15. Conduct newcomers’ safety orientation (Local Conditions Course II). Additionally,<br />

ensure local hazards information is developed and available for personnel on extended<br />

(greater than 30 days) TDY to the base.<br />

8.3.16. Add MAJCOM and installation unique requirements to <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> SST and conduct<br />

supervisor safety training. Group or Wing level tenants with an assigned safety staff will<br />

conduct their own SST to ensure their assigned personnel are trained in their MAJCOM<br />

program specifics unless otherwise specified in support agreements.<br />

8.3.17. Unless otherwise specified in support agreements, will assist COS in new<br />

commander safety orientations in units without full-time safety staff.<br />

8.3.18. Administer the ground safety awards program.<br />

8.4. Tenant Unit and GSU Responsibilities. The tenant’s higher headquarters will assess the<br />

tenant’s internal program.<br />

8.4.1. Tenant and GSUs without full-time safety personnel will appoint a ground USR IAW<br />

paragraph 2.2 and comply with the responsibilities outlined in paragraphs 2.2 and 8.5<br />

8.4.2. Tenant units with full-time qualified safety personnel carry out all program elements<br />

not performed by the host and conduct their assessments, inspections and mishap<br />

investigations IAW support agreement.<br />

8.5. Ground Unit Safety Representative (USR) Responsibilities. The commander is<br />

responsible for the unit safety program as referenced in paragraph 1.5.20 The Ground USR<br />

assists the unit commander by being knowledgeable of safety requirements, by assisting unit<br />

personnel and by keeping the commander informed on how effective safety and health<br />

requirements are carried out throughout the unit. Commanders should select motivated<br />

individuals as their Ground USR. Ground USRs, in addition to the responsibilities listed in<br />

paragraph 2.2, will:<br />

8.5.1. Advise the commander on safety related matters at least on a quarterly basis or more<br />

frequently as necessary and document key elements briefed.<br />

8.5.2. Assist supervisors and unit personnel in the hazard abatement process.<br />

8.5.3. Assist installation safety, unit commander and supervisors with mishap investigations.<br />

Ensure mishap notification procedures are established in the unit.<br />

8.5.4. Assist supervisors in developing Job Safety Training (JST) guides.<br />

8.5.5. Disseminate safety educational materials and verify unit safety briefings are being<br />

conducted.<br />

8.5.6. Verify that monthly spot inspections of work areas are being performed and<br />

documented IAW paragraph 3.5 of this instruction.<br />

8.5.7. Evaluate the unit motorcycle safety program to ensure compliance with AFI 91-207.<br />

8.5.8. Support the installation safety program and attend USR meetings as determined by<br />

MAJCOM/Host safety office.<br />

8.5.9. Post AFVA 91-307, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> Occupational Safety and Health Program, in a<br />

conspicuous location readily accessible to all employees and applicants for employment.

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