Safety Assurance

Question 1

How often are MAJCOMs evaluated by AFSEC?

Answer 1

Every 36 months, not to exceed 48 months.

Question 2

How often are NAF/Wings inspected by MAJCOMs?

Answer 2

Every 36 months.

Question 3

What must a safety assessment report contain?

Answer 3

1. A statement declaring the mishap program conformance and effectiveness.
2. Unit assessed.
3. Date of assessment.
4. Management of supervisory support for safety.
5. Mishap experience and trends.
6. Compliance with safety program directives.
7. Description of program deficiencies or policy shortfalls and references.
8. Recommendations for improvement/compliance.

Question 4

What are the minimum program elements address during safety assessments?

Answer 4

1. Fall Protection.
2. LOTO.
3. Confined Space.
4. USR compliance with roles and responsibilities.
5. MSR compliance wit roles and responsibilities.
6. Completion of SST.
7. Traffic safety training.
8. Hazard reporting procedures.
9. Mishap response and reporting procedures.
10. Safety promotion support.
11. Use of RM training.
12. Training, care, and use of PPE.
13. Currency of JSTO content.

Question 5

What provides leadership and process owners a strategic and critical evaluation of conformance and effectiveness of the mishap prevention program?

Answer 5

The Annual Program Management Review (APMR).

Question 6

What must formal inspection reports contain?

Answer 6

1. The unit, activity or work areas inspected.
2. The date of inspection.
3. Facilities and/or work areas inspected.
4. Descriptions of any hazards, deficiencies or unsafe work practices.
5. Causes of deficiencies and hazards noted.
6. Recommendations for improvements/compliance.
7. Instructions for follow-up actions.

Question 7

What must a documented spot inspection contain?

Answer 7

1. The organization, unit, activity or work area inspected.
2. The date and time of the inspection.
3. The inspector’s name and their organization or office symbol.
4. A brief description of the areas, equipment or processes/procedures reviewed.
5. Causes of deficiencies and hazards.
6. Recommendations for corrective action.
7. Name and phone number and/or email address of responsible person.
8. Ensure appropriate follow-up actions are conducted 30 days.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a SAV?

Answer 8

To help develop solutions and to provide observations and recommendations for improvement.Wo

Question 9

Who dictates the need for inspections of workplaces with fewer the 25 DoD personnel?

Answer 9

The COS.