DAFMAN91-203 — Department Of The Air Force Occupational Safety Fire And Health Standards
DAFMAN91-203 governs Department of the Air Force minimum safety, fire protection, and occupational health standards.
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- Publication number: DAFMAN91-203
- Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FIRE AND HEALTH STANDARDS
- Date: 2026-02-24
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It includes requirements for wire-rope clip installation, machinery and equipment shutdown, and hazardous energy control. It also addresses fall protection programs for employees exposed to fall hazards while working at height.
Topics covered
- Wire rope clip installation
- Rope measurement angles
- Machinery and equipment shutdown
- Affected employee notification
- Personal protective equipment
- Equipment testing and positioning
- Control neutral position
Questions and answers
How should the next wire-rope clip be positioned?
Apply the next clip as near the loop as possible. (paragraph 8)
How should wire-rope clip nuts be tightened?
Turn on nuts — take up rope slack — tighten all nuts evenly on all clips to recommended torque. (paragraph 8)
How are angles measured in the wire-rope tables?
All angles shown are measured from the vertical.
What must happen before machinery or equipment is shut down?
Verify it is safe to shut down the machinery/equipment. (paragraph 8)
What must be done before machinery or equipment is reenergized?
Notify all affected employees the system is ready for return to service. (paragraph 1)
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