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1.5.1.2. When AFOSH guidance or other established safety criteria does not cover a
situation, use non-Air Force standards to include, but not limited to, national consensus
standards, professional safety and health standards, and other Federal agency standards.
1.5.2. OSHA Requirements. DAF safety officials cannot grant exemptions to OSHA
standards, only the Department of Labor has the authority to grant exemptions to OSHA
standards. Refer to AFI 91-202 for additional guidance.
1.5.3. National Consensus Standards. National consensus standards referenced in this
document have been adopted, in whole or in part, for DAF use and list the standard,
part/document number, part/document title and date of standard, as applicable, e.g., American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.9, Slings, and National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code. Personnel needing access to American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or other national consensus standards can contact the
installation occupational safety office for guidance and assistance.
1.5.4. Joint Base Safety Standard Compliance. DAF personnel at Joint Bases will follow
safety requirements outlined in the approved support agreement(s) developed in accordance
with DoDI 4000.19, Support Agreements, and AFI 25-201, Intra-Service, Intra-Agency, and
Inter-Agency Support Agreements Procedures. (T-1) When there is conflicting guidance, use
the guidance that provides the most protection. Further conflicts in safety program
requirements will first be coordinated through senior leadership at the local level for resolution.
(T-1) If resolution at the local level cannot be obtained, the unit will refer conflicts to
AFSEC/SEG through the appropriate MAJCOM/FLDCOM/FOA/DRU safety office for cross-
service resolution. (T-1)
1.6. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). JHAs are conducted on all work processes, where appropriate,
to identify potential fire, safety or health hazards, determine appropriate training and personal
protective equipment (PPE), and include preventative measures in procedures to mitigate the
hazards. Refer to AFI 91-202 for additional guidance.
1.7. Military-Unique and Nonmilitary-Unique Policy. The DAF shall apply AFOSH, OSHA,
DoD and other non-DoD regulatory safety and health standards and guidance to military-unique
workplaces, operations, equipment and systems in whole or in part, insofar as practicable. (T-0)
DAF directive guidance is to comply with AFOSH, OSHA, DoD and other non-DoD regulatory
safety and health standards and guidance as provided under federal law and in accordance with
DoD policy with respect to military-unique and nonmilitary-unique workplaces, operations,
equipment and systems. (T-0)
1.7.1. Military-Unique. The term military-unique refers to military and civilian workplaces,
operations, equipment and systems unique to the national defense mission. This includes
combat and operation, testing and maintenance of military-unique equipment and systems,
such as military weapons, military-unique aircraft, early warning systems, military space
systems, ordnance and tactical vehicles. It also includes operations such as peacekeeping
missions; field maneuvers; combat training; aerospace operations; military flight and missile
operations; military-unique research, development, test and evaluation activities; and actions
required under national defense contingency conditions.
1.7.2. Nonmilitary-Unique. The term nonmilitary-unique refers to military and civilian
workplaces, operations, equipment and systems comparable generally to those of the private