Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFOSH) Mastery: OSHA & AFOSH
Overview, General Duty Clause Compliance, President Nixon’s 1970 OSH Act,
NIOSH vs OSHA Functions, 29 CFR 1910 Standards, DoDI 6055.1, AFOSH Program
Purpose, Mishap Prevention (AFI 91-202), Fire & Safety Standards (DAFMAN 91-
203), Occupational & Environmental Health Guidance (DAFI 48-145), Installation
Responsibilities (Commander, Base Safety, MTF Commander, Flight Surgeons,
Public Health), Industrial Operations, Civil Engineering, Fire Chief, Employee
Representatives, Workplace Supervisors & Employees Roles, OEHWG Purpose &
Members, Toxicology Fundamentals (Exposure, Dose, Response, Threshold,
Hazard, Toxicity), Susceptible Host Factors (Health, Age, Gender, Weight,
Lifestyle, Work Practices), Routes of Entry (Inhalation, Absorption, Ingestion),
Human Body Effects (Target Organs, Local, Systemic), Acute vs Chronic Exposure,
Distribution & Storage of Toxic Agents, Occupational Hazards (Chemical,
Biological, Physical), Heavy Metals (Lead, Zinc, Cadmium, Chromium), Solvents,
Pesticides, Composites, Biological Hazards (Healthcare, Security, Firefighters, CE,
Animal Handlers), Physical Hazards (Noise, Vibration, Thermal Stress – Heat &
Cold Disorders) Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded
Rationales Latest Updated 2026
General Duty Clause
Each employer will comply with occupational safety and health standards declared under this
act
Which president signed The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
,President Nixon
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was created to
Ensure worker and workplace safety
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) Regulations
OSHA was established to set and enforce standards to keep workers safe in the workplace, and
provide education and training
29 CFR 1910 series Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Provides definitions, purpose, and training in addition to equipment to keep workers safe
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created
NIOSH and OSHA
NIOSH
Conducts scientific research, develops guidance and shares the information and makes
recommendations to improve safety and health in the workplace
(does research)
,OSHA Functions
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Research and Development
Establish and Enforce Regulations
Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Program was outlined in DoDI 6055.1
with the intent to implement provisions of the OSH Act
Applied to all DOD personnel-military and civilian
The purpose of AFOSH program is
To minimize the loss of resources, enhance mission effectiveness and protect AF personnel from
work-related deaths, injuries and/or illness
This applies to all of the Air Force personnel
AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program
The purpose of this instruction is to minimize the loss of Air Force resources and protect Air
Force personnel from death, injuries, or illnesses by managing risks on and off-duty
DAFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety Fire and Health Standards
The purpose of this instruction is to provide installations with guidance on how to develop a
uniform occupational safety program to ensure safety and healthy workplaces
, DAFI 48-145, Occupational and Environment Health Program
The purpose of this instruction is to protect health while enhancing combat and occupational
capabilites
Installation/Base Commander
Overall responsibility for providing a safe and healthy workplace and community environment
for Air Force military and civilian personnel
Base Safety
Responsible for managing the occupational safety program by conducting workplace safety
evaluations/inspections and reporting findings to proper management officials
Medical Treatment Facility Commander
Responsible for directing the installation Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Program
Flight Surgeons/Occupational Medicine Physicians
Support the installation OEH program through consultation and workplace visits
Overview, General Duty Clause Compliance, President Nixon’s 1970 OSH Act,
NIOSH vs OSHA Functions, 29 CFR 1910 Standards, DoDI 6055.1, AFOSH Program
Purpose, Mishap Prevention (AFI 91-202), Fire & Safety Standards (DAFMAN 91-
203), Occupational & Environmental Health Guidance (DAFI 48-145), Installation
Responsibilities (Commander, Base Safety, MTF Commander, Flight Surgeons,
Public Health), Industrial Operations, Civil Engineering, Fire Chief, Employee
Representatives, Workplace Supervisors & Employees Roles, OEHWG Purpose &
Members, Toxicology Fundamentals (Exposure, Dose, Response, Threshold,
Hazard, Toxicity), Susceptible Host Factors (Health, Age, Gender, Weight,
Lifestyle, Work Practices), Routes of Entry (Inhalation, Absorption, Ingestion),
Human Body Effects (Target Organs, Local, Systemic), Acute vs Chronic Exposure,
Distribution & Storage of Toxic Agents, Occupational Hazards (Chemical,
Biological, Physical), Heavy Metals (Lead, Zinc, Cadmium, Chromium), Solvents,
Pesticides, Composites, Biological Hazards (Healthcare, Security, Firefighters, CE,
Animal Handlers), Physical Hazards (Noise, Vibration, Thermal Stress – Heat &
Cold Disorders) Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded
Rationales Latest Updated 2026
General Duty Clause
Each employer will comply with occupational safety and health standards declared under this
act
Which president signed The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
,President Nixon
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was created to
Ensure worker and workplace safety
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) Regulations
OSHA was established to set and enforce standards to keep workers safe in the workplace, and
provide education and training
29 CFR 1910 series Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Provides definitions, purpose, and training in addition to equipment to keep workers safe
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created
NIOSH and OSHA
NIOSH
Conducts scientific research, develops guidance and shares the information and makes
recommendations to improve safety and health in the workplace
(does research)
,OSHA Functions
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Research and Development
Establish and Enforce Regulations
Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Program was outlined in DoDI 6055.1
with the intent to implement provisions of the OSH Act
Applied to all DOD personnel-military and civilian
The purpose of AFOSH program is
To minimize the loss of resources, enhance mission effectiveness and protect AF personnel from
work-related deaths, injuries and/or illness
This applies to all of the Air Force personnel
AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program
The purpose of this instruction is to minimize the loss of Air Force resources and protect Air
Force personnel from death, injuries, or illnesses by managing risks on and off-duty
DAFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety Fire and Health Standards
The purpose of this instruction is to provide installations with guidance on how to develop a
uniform occupational safety program to ensure safety and healthy workplaces
, DAFI 48-145, Occupational and Environment Health Program
The purpose of this instruction is to protect health while enhancing combat and occupational
capabilites
Installation/Base Commander
Overall responsibility for providing a safe and healthy workplace and community environment
for Air Force military and civilian personnel
Base Safety
Responsible for managing the occupational safety program by conducting workplace safety
evaluations/inspections and reporting findings to proper management officials
Medical Treatment Facility Commander
Responsible for directing the installation Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Program
Flight Surgeons/Occupational Medicine Physicians
Support the installation OEH program through consultation and workplace visits
