Safety Organization Flashcards
What must a COS be qualified in before taking the position?
A primary mission weapons system, or if a civilian, have a Safety Officer who is qualified in a primary mission weapon system.
How is a COS appointed? What position must they have served prior?
Through a memorandum by the unit commander from a current or previous Squadron Commander/Director of Operations/Chief of Safety list and/or must be a former Squadron Commander.
How long does an appointed COS have to complete the COS course once they have assumed the COS position? How long must they serve in the position after the completion of the course?
Within 90 days of assignment. The COS must serve a minimum of one year after completion of the COS training.
What authorizes career safety personnel positions within the Safety Staff?
The Unit Manning Document (UMD).
Who grants waivers for safety personnel who are deployed and cannot meet the training requirement of three CEU credits per year? What can be used to satisfy this requirement?
MAJCOMs/FLDCOMs. College, OPM, and other safety professional development courses can satisfy this requirement.
What requirements must be met to be awarded the SEI 430 “Master Safety Professional”?
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher in Safety.
- MINA.
- Completion of the Safety Managers Course.
- 5 years in the Safety career field.
- One or more certifications from recognized and accredited national/international organizations.
- Supervisor and MAJCOM Functional Manager recommendation.
What does an OSM do and what course should they complete before taking over the position?
The OSM manages the occupational safety program for the Director/Chief of Safety and the commander, and should complete the Safety Manager Course before taking the position.
What course must officers complete before becoming a full-time FSO?
FSO’s must complete the Aviation Mishap Investigation Course NLT 180 days from appointment.
What are the requirements to be an Aviation Safety Noncommissioned Officer?
- Must be a technical sergeant with less than 16 years in service.
- Must have maintenance experience.
- Must be from a 2A careerfield.
- Must serve the capacity for a minimum of two years.
What must System Safey Officers, Managers and Engineers complete within 120 days of assignment?
A MAJCOM approved System Safety Course.
Who can fill a Space Safety Manager role?
A System Safety Manager, Mission Safety Manager, Mission Flight Control Manager, Launch Safety Manager, Orbital Safety Manager and/or a Gorund Based Space System Manager.
What training must a Space Safety Manager complete?
They must be trained in space mishap prevention with 120 days of assigned duties, and must complete initial and annual training in all applicable aspects of Space Safety.
What are the responsibilities of individuals assigned to Non-Typical Safety Staffs?
To keep their respective Commanders/Directors informed of safety issues and executing the mishap prevention program.
At a minimum, what are the roles of a USR?
- Advise the commander on safety matters.
- Conduct and document spot inspections.
- Assist unit personnel with mishap reporting requirements.
- Assist supervisors who develop the JSTO and JHA.
- Conduct and document safety briefings.
- Assist the unit commander and supervisors with the hazard abatement process.
- Facilitate the inspection and assessment process.
How long does a COS have to provide a face-to-face training to new commanders?
60 days.
What are the minimum topics covered in a COS brief to new commanders?
- Launch vehical operations.
- Safety responsibilities.
- Last annual inspection/assessment/evaluation results.
- Unit specific mishap rates.
- Hazards posed by explosives activities.
- Special interest issues.
- Airfield operations and concerns.
- Safety Awards Program.
- Air Force Combined Mishap Reduction System.
- OSHA activities.
- Proactive safety programs (AADD).
- Approved and active safety waivers, deviations or exemptions.
What will the safety library contain at a minimum?
- DoD Safety standards and handbooks.
- Air Force policy directives.
- Applicable OSHA, AFOSH, NFPA, ANSI and other national consensus standards.
How long does a COS have to prepare the ESOHC minutes following the meeting?
30 days.
What is the overrall goal of range safety?
To ensure safety consistent with operational requirements.
What must units establish when operating a range or conducting “range activities”?
A range safety program to ensure public safety and protection of government resources and personnel.
What must a Range Operating Authority do under the direction of MAJCOM?
- Appoint a Range Safety Officer.
- Institute a Risk Management program.
- Determine safety requirements.
- Establish allowable occupational and flight safety conditions.
- Ensure weapons, non-ionzing radition and ionzing radition footprints exist for all.
