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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE . HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE . WASHINGTON, DC. AFI91-202_AFGM2017-01. 25 May 2017. MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs FROM: AF/SE. SUBJECT: Air FORCE Guidance Memorandum to AFI 91-202, The US Air FORCE Mishap Prevention Program By Order of the Secretary of the Air FORCE , this is an AF Guidance Memorandum immediately implementing changes to AFI 91-202. This AFGM updates the OSHA events process, and introduces and identifies responsibilities for the new Air FORCE OSHA Process Manager, as directed by the Assistant Secretary of the Air FORCE for Installations, Environment and Energy (SAF/IE).

2 To the extent its directions are inconsistent with other Air FORCE publications, the information herein prevails, in accordance with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management. In advance of a rewrite of AFI 91-202, the Attachment to this Memorandum is updated to provide guidance changes that are effective immediately. An asterisk (*) indicates newly revised material. The Memorandum becomes void after one-year has elapsed from the date of this Memorandum, or upon incorporation of an Interim Change or rewrite of AFI 91-202, whichever is earlier. ANDREW M.

3 MUELLER, Maj Gen, USAF. Chief of Safety Attachment: Guidance Changes Attachment Guidance Changes The below changes to AFI 91-202, dated 24 June 2015, are effective immediately. Through the BSC Associate Chief for Bioenvironmental Engineering (AFMSA/SG3PB), coordinates on installation-level proposed responses related to OSHA events. Assigns the Chief of Occupational Safety as the USAF OSHA Process Manager. Develops, implements and oversees the Air FORCE OSHA Process Management system for the cross-functional integration and execution of OSHA events and procedures for Federal or State programs.

4 Coordinates on installation-level proposed responses related to OSHA. events. Coordinates the cross-functional integration and execution of OSHA events, responses, and procedures as prescribed within this instruction. Serves as chairperson for OSHA visit meetings to the installation, but may delegate to the vice wing commander or Chief of Safety. (T-2) Ensures proper coordination and is the final signature on official responses from the installation to OSHA. (T-2) The final signature will be delegated no lower than the Vice Wing Commander. (T-2). The Occupational Safety Manager functions as primary point of contact and process manager for cross-functional management of all federal and state OSHA visits to the installation, as well as OSHA requests for self-investigations/inspections.

5 Assigns roles to OSHA cross- functional representatives as needed, including tenant unit safety staffs when the OSHA event involves the tenant unit. (T-2). Attends all DoL OSHA inspector in-briefs and out-briefs, accompanies inspectors during all health-related inspections/investigations and crafts any related correspondence to OSHA for all identified occupational health concerns for installation Commander's endorsement and release after full coordination as specified within this instruction. (T-2). Attends all DoL OSHA inspector in-briefs and out-briefs, accompanies inspectors during all health-related inspections/investigations and crafts any related correspondence to OSHA for all identified occupational health concerns for installation Commander's endorsement and release after full coordination as specified within this instruction.

6 (T-2). Ensures the Bioenvironmental Engineer or Public Health officer, as applicable, attends all DoL and OSHA inspector in-briefs and out-briefs, accompanies inspectors during all health-related inspections/investigations, and crafts any related correspondence to OSHA for identified health concerns for installation Commander's endorsement and release after full coordination as specified within this instruction. (T-1). Ensures a fire department representative attends all DoL OSHA inspector in-briefs and out-briefs, accompanies inspectors during all fire/life safety related inspections/investigations and crafts any related correspondence to OSHA for all identified fire/life safety concerns for installation Commander endorsement and release after full coordination as specified within this AFI.

7 (T-2). Where commanders below the installation level, including tenant unit commanders, have an assigned safety staff, ensure they comply with the host safety office procedures for OSHA related events on the installation. (T-2). The Air FORCE Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC): Ensures agency/center support for OSHA-related events. (T-2). Ensures Air FORCE fire and safety policies meet, exceed or receive proper waiver authority to OSHA, NFPA and other applicable requirements. (T-1). Coordinates on installation-level proposed responses related to OSHA events.

8 (T-2). The Air FORCE Judge Advocate (AF/JA): Ensures Air FORCE meets or exceeds OSHA and other applicable requirements. Ensures Air FORCE correspondence to agencies such as OSHA are in compliance with established requirements. Installation Legal Office ensures a legal representative attends all DoL OSHA inspector out-briefs, and reviews all correspondence to OSHA for installation Commander's endorsement and release after full coordination as specified within this instruction. (T-2) The installation safety office may request a legal representative to attend in-briefs, as needed.

9 Responsible for developing and implementing an OSHA Reception & Action Plan. This plan will address actions to implement prior to, during, and after an OSHA event. (T-1) This includes official OSHA representative installation visits and OSHA requests for self- investigation/inspection. These procedures will address all requirements called for in paragraph , and those contained within DoDI , Enclosure 3. (T-1). The DoL may conduct, as part of its evaluation program, annual targeted inspections or program assistance visits of Air FORCE installations based on the comparative incidence of worker compensation claims.

10 The DoL will prescribe special procedures in the notification process. OSHA representatives may question or privately interview any employee, supervisory employee or official in charge of an operation or workplace. Federal or state OSHA representatives must present identifying credentials and state the purpose of the visit to the installation commander or authorized representative before conducting an inspection of a workplace on an Air FORCE installation. OSHA may also request installations perform self-investigations and self-inspections on a case-by-case basis.