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 77<br />
8.7.4.2.1. A description of the situation identifying the OSHA or AFOSH standard<br />
and specific reason(s) compliance is not possible or practical.<br />
8.7.4.2.2. The number of personnel exposed to the operation or condition on a<br />
regular basis and any major items of <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> property involved.<br />
8.7.4.2.3. The description and risk assessment of permanent control measures<br />
planned, date they will be in place, plus any interim control measures used to protect<br />
personnel, equipment or property.<br />
8.7.5. Safety Changes to Technical Orders. Process recommended changes to TOs IAW TO<br />
00-5-1, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> Technical Order System. Send a copy of recommended changes to<br />
AFMC/SEG and HQ AFSC/SEG.<br />
8.7.6. Changes to Directives. Submit requests for changes to OSH guidelines in <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong><br />
instructions through command channels to the directive OPR. Safety, Fire and Health<br />
reviews, as appropriate, shall be accomplished at each level of command between the<br />
requester and the directive OPR. Send a copy of recommended changes to HQ AFSC/SEG,<br />
AFCESA/CEXF, and/or AFMSA/SG3P, as applicable.<br />
8.8. Department of Labor (DoL) Inspection. DoL Inspections may be in response to a mishap<br />
or a complaint from an <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> employee, may be part of OSHA’s annual evaluation of <strong>Air</strong><br />
<strong>Force</strong> programs, or may be solely at the Secretary of Labor’s discretion.<br />
8.8.1. The DoL may conduct, as part of its evaluation program, annual targeted inspections<br />
or program assistance visits of <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> installations based on the comparative incidence of<br />
worker compensation claims. The DoL will prescribe special procedures in the notification<br />
process. OSHA inspectors may question or privately interview any employee, supervisory<br />
employee, or official in charge of an operation or workplace. Federal or state OSHA officials<br />
must present identifying credentials and state the purpose of the visit to the installation<br />
commander or authorized representative before conducting an inspection of a workplace on<br />
an <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> installation. Installation commanders must:<br />
8.8.1.1. Notify SE, Bioenvironmental Engineering, medical and fire prevention sections<br />
immediately to attend the OSHA in-brief. Appropriate staff agencies should accompany<br />
the OSHA inspector based on area to be inspected.<br />
8.8.1.2. Establish procedures to meet OSHA and escort them during their visit.<br />
8.8.1.3. Allow DoL OSHA representatives to conduct inspections. If entry into a<br />
restricted area is necessary, they must have an appropriate security clearance. Safety, fire<br />
protection or Bioenvironmental Engineering personnel will accompany DoL OSHA<br />
representatives while on <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> installations.<br />
8.8.1.4. Have an initial in-brief with DoL OSHA representatives.<br />
8.8.1.5. Upon request, provide available safety, fire protection and health information on<br />
workplaces. Do not release reports marked ―For Official Use Only.‖<br />
8.8.1.5.1. OSHA officials may review ―For Official Use Only‖ mishap reports.<br />
However, release of copies of the reports must be obtained by DoL from AF/SE (see<br />
AFI 91-204).
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