Hazard Identification, Reporting and Abatement Flashcards
How long does the assigned investigator of a hazard have to complete the Form 457, Part II?
10 working days.
How long does an OPR have to complete Part II of a Form 457?
10 working days.
How should transient personnel report a hazard?
They should submit an AF Form 457 at the next Air Force base they visit.
How many days do higher level appeals have to send their replys?
20 calendar days.
What is the purpose of the hazard abatement program?
To eliminate, control or limit exposure of personnel to hazardous conditions.
How does planning and engineering affect hazard abatement?
Use risk management processes during the planning, design and execution phases to identify and eliminate hazards as early as possible when they will have the least cost and operational impact on the program.
How does procedural actions affect hazard abatement?
Develop procedures and restrictions to minimize risk if planning or engineering actions cannot be used to eliminate hazards.
What are the hierarchy of controls?
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Engineering
- Administrative
- PPE
How are critical/imminent danger situations dealt with?
CCs or supervisors must take immediate action to eliminate or control the hazard or cease operations and withdraw exposed personnel until the hazard is mitigated or the elevated risk is accepted at the appropriate level.
At a minimum, what does the MHAP consist of?
- A fiscal year log of all RAC 1, 2, and 3 items.
- A complete set of AF Form 3s and AF Form 1118s from across the installation.
- Other related or supporting documentation.
Note: ESOHC minutes can be used to track the installation commander’s annual review of the MHAP.
How often will the Chief of Safety send a copy of the MHAP to the installation commander for review?
Annually.
How long can RAC 4 and 5’s be tracked on the MHAP?
Not to exceed 180 days.
Where should funding for the hazard abatement process be accounted for?
In the Planning, Programming and Budget process.
