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Mishap prevention depends on _______________________________________.
personnel identifying, reporting and correcting hazards promptly and efficiently.
What is the AF Form for the USAF Hazard Report (HR)?
AF Form 457
Who may report a hazard?
Any person assigned, attached or under contract to the Air Force may report a hazard.
If the hazard presents critical/imminent danger, the supervisor or individual responsible for that area will _______________________________________________________________________
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Who will determine the appropriate safety, fire, or health discipline to investigate the HR?
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When will the assigned investigator investigate the HR for critical/imminent danger situations?
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When will the assigned investigator investigate the HR for potentially serious situations?
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When will the assigned investigator investigate the HR for lesser conditions?
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The responsible individual completes Part II, 'Action Taken,' within __ working days and returns the HR to the safety office for monitoring:
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The investigator informs the originator, (if known), about the completed action within __ workdays after the report is closed:
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Transient personnel unable to report a hazard at a base where it is found should _________________________________________________.
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Persons identifying hazards involving weather forecasting must ____________________________________________________________________________.
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Installation safety staffs send hazard reports that involve other military services, foreign nations or other agencies outside the Air Force to _________________.
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Higher level appeals must be addressed promptly and a reply sent to the employee within __ calendar days:
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Study Notes
Mishap Prevention
- Effective mishap prevention relies on prompt and efficient identification, reporting, and correction of hazards by personnel.
AF Form 457
- AF Form 457 is the USAF Hazard Report (HR).
- Commanders must ensure availability of AF Form 457 to all personnel for hazard reporting.
Hazard Reporting
- Any Air Force personnel, including those under contract, can report a hazard.
- Reports can be made anonymously.
Immediate Action for Hazards
- If a hazard poses critical or imminent danger, the responsible supervisor must take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate it to protect personnel or property.
Investigation Responsibility
- The Chief of Safety, with their staff's consultation, determines the appropriate safety, fire, or health discipline to investigate the hazard report (HR).
Investigation Timelines
- HRs for critical/imminent danger situations are investigated within 1 duty day.
- HRs for potentially serious situations are investigated within 3 duty days.
- HRs for lesser conditions are investigated within 10 duty days.
Reporting and Monitoring Actions
- The responsible individual must complete Part II, "Action Taken," within 10 working days and return the HR to the safety office for monitoring.
- Investigators must inform the report originator (if known) about the completed action within 10 workdays after the report is resolved.
Reporting for Transient Personnel
- Transient personnel unable to report a hazard where it is found should submit the HR at the next Air Force base they visit or to their home base safety office.
Weather-Related Hazards
- Individuals identifying weather forecasting hazards should submit reports as soon as possible to preserve records.
Hazard Reports Involving Other Entities
- Installation safety staffs must send hazard reports related to other military services, foreign nations, or outside agencies to HQ AFSEC/SE (Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland NM).
Higher Level Appeals
- Higher-level appeal responses must be sent to the employee within 20 calendar days.
- Employees can appeal to the next higher level if they do not receive a response or are dissatisfied with the reply within 20 calendar days.
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This quiz covers important aspects of mishap prevention and hazard reporting within the United States Air Force. Participants will learn about the significance of AF Form 457, the responsibilities of personnel in reporting hazards, and the urgency of mitigating dangers. Test your knowledge on safety protocols and investigation timelines in the USAF.
