This Air Force Instruction (AFI) is consistent with Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 48-1, Aerospace Medicine Enterprise, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6055.05, Occupational and Environmental Health and is consistent with AFPD 90-8, Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Management and Risk Management. It establishes procedures consistent with the guidance in AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, for medical support requirements. This publication applies to all Air Force (AF) active duty personnel, civilian employees, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Units and the Air National Guard (ANG). This Instruction does not apply to employees working under government contract. Contractors are solely responsible for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and the protection of their employees unless otherwise provided by law or regulation to be specified in the contract.
