The Department of the Air Force created the Fall Prevention page to coincide with OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls. Each year falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded for 2023.

Safety Program Evaluation (SPE) are done either independently or in conjunction with a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, qualified safety personnel from Major Commands/Forward Operating Agencies/Direct Reporting Units must evaluate the safety program of each organization at wing or wing-equivalent level. 

Mishap prevention depends on personnel identifying, reporting and correcting hazards promptly and efficiently. Managers or supervisors will not allow coercion, discrimination or reprisal against an employee who exercises their right to report hazards. Reports can be submitted anonymously. 

The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in their nationwide Safe + Sound Week event each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. Employers are encouraged to challenge colleagues, workers, suppliers, and partner organizations to participate in the Safe + Sound Week Challenges created each year to improve or start a safety and health program. 

Annual Safety Inspections: Safety inspections as required by public law (29 CFR Part 1960, Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DoDI 6055.01, Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program, and DAFI 91-202, The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Mishap Prevention Program help to identify hazards and measure compliance with applicable safety guidance and standards. The annual safety inspection is part of core safety duties and can only be accomplished by a qualified safety professional.

Airmen entering the 1S0X1 safety career field should take OSHA Training via the OSHA Training Institute and the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Training Institute.

OSHA website

OSHA Locator by State / Region 

OSHA At-A-Glance

OSHA Establishment Search

Fact Sheet OSHA Inspections

Federal Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection-1996

OSHA FAQs

Federal Agency OSHA Poster For Employees

SAFEREP represents the next iteration of digital reporting. Fully integrated in AFSAS, SAFEREP is the DAF’s only completely digital safety reporting avenue supporting all disciplines. It is specifically designed to fulfill that need by empowering every Airman and Guardian to identify hazards and offer risk mitigating solutions – anytime, anywhere using an app.