445AWI91-103 — Hangar/building Door Operations

445AWI91-103 governs hangar/building door operations, including operator training, hazard identification, and signage requirements.

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  • Publication number: 445AWI91-103
  • Title: HANGAR/BUILDING DOOR OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-07-26

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The instruction establishes awareness and operator training for powered and non-powered hangar doors. It specifies qualification content, training documentation, hazard marking, and sign design and placement.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all 445th Airlift Wing (445AW) Personnel.

Topics covered

  • Hangar door operator training
  • Powered and manual hangar doors
  • Hangar door hazards
  • Operator qualification
  • Training documentation
  • Hazard identification marking
  • Hangar floor and door signage

Questions and answers

Who provides initial hangar door operator training?

Supervisors or qualified NCO are responsible for providing initial Hangar Door Operator Training for all personnel required to operate doors. (paragraph 2)

Where is initial hangar door operator training conducted?

Initial Hangar Door Operator Training will be conducted at the hangar door location. (paragraph 2)

What must hangar door qualification training include?

As a minimum, qualification training will include hangar door hazards, operation, and emergency procedures. (paragraph 2)

Who may operate hangar doors after changes affecting door operations?

Hangar doors will only be operated by personnel who receive the revised operator training approved through the QA Office. (paragraph 2)

How is non-maintenance personnel training documented?

All non-maintenance personnel’s training will be documented in the employees AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record, AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, Maintenance Information System (MIS) or other available means. (paragraph 2)

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