The Air Force Combined Mishap Reduction System is a safety culture survey tool that allows commanders to assess the safety of their units by anonymously surveying members’ attitudes and perceptions. Surveys can be conducted at the squadron, group, wing, numbered Air Force, and major command levels. Questions focus on organizational processes and climate, resources, and supervision and respondents may provide direct comments. Survey results allow commanders to analyze their own data and compare it to other anonymous units.

The survey has helped commanders appoint personnel who were informal leaders into critical roles to help fill identified gaps. It also has inspired candid conversations with staff that focused on transparency of operations and commander intent.

Please reach out to Human Performance if you think AFCMRS can help your unit’s safety culture.

How can my unit conduct a survey?

An Organizational Safety Assessment is a comprehensive, face to face assessment of a unit’s safety climate. A team of subject matter experts deliver an in-depth evaluation for a unit (Major Command, Wing or Group) by conducting focus groups, interviews and surveys.

An OSA team spends approximately 10-14 days within an organization using industry standard assessment methods to evaluate safety in operations, maintenance, and support domains, as well as on commander specific focus areas. The event culminates in an out brief to the requesting commander that outlines safety risks and provides actionable recommendations for identified areas of concern.

Please reach out to Human Performance if you think an OSA can help your unit’s safety culture.