QTP4B071-3 — Hazard Abatement Program

QTP4B071-3 governs assigning occupational health risk assessment codes for health-related hazards in the Hazard Abatement Program.

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  • Publication number: QTP4B071-3
  • Title: Hazard Abatement Program
  • Date: 2022-07-14

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It covers exposure points, medical effects points, health hazard severity, illness probability, exposure duration, and exposed personnel. It requires determining a RAC using AFI 91-202 and recording applicable data in OEHMIS, DOEHRS, or an equivalent.

Topics covered

  • Occupational health risk assessment codes
  • Exposure points
  • Medical effects points
  • Health Hazard Severity Category
  • Illness Probability Category
  • Exposure duration
  • Exposed personnel points
  • Health-related hazard RACs

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of a risk assessment code?

Risk Assessment Codes are an expression of the degree of risk associated with an occupational hazard or deficiency that combines hazard severity and mishap probability into a single numeric identifier. (paragraph 1)

How are RACs used to prioritize hazard abatement?

RACs are tools used by fire, safety and health professionals and commanders to prioritize the abatement plans and mitigate hazards. (paragraph 1)

What is the BEE responsible for when assessing occupational health threats and risks?

The BEE’s responsibility in the process is to perform health risk assessments and notify safety office of assigned RACs. (paragraph 2)

What training method does QTP4B071-3 specify?

Conduct hands-on training and evaluation.

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