AFI 31-209: THE AIR FORCE RESOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM English. AFI 31-209 1998 Edition, December 1, 1998. Complete Document THE AIR FORCE RESOURCE PROTECTION.
The AFCEC Natural Infrastructure Branch provides natural resources management support to Air Force headquarters, major commands, and installations. Staff experts utilize their knowledge in natural resources policy, ecosystem management, and land use planning principles to help conserve and enhance the natural infrastructure that is necessary to sustain Air Force operations. Management assistance is provided to Air Force with the purpose of conserving the natural resources on military lands while ensuring no net loss in the capability of the natural infrastructure to sustain the military mission now and in the future. Support services provided include:. Assistance with the development and execution of installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans.
Advice and guidance to insure compliance with federal laws for the protection of endangered species, wetlands, and other sensitive natural resources. Assistance with the development and execution of natural resources program budgets. Staff assistance visits to support natural resources programs. Technical assistance on projects for survey, analysis, and documentation of threatened and endangered species, wetlands, forest resources, and other field studies. Management support and accounting for revenue-generating programs for forest management, agricultural outleasing, and hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) is a recognition process for exemplary safety and health management systems. VPP has demonstrated a 25 year track record of consistent effectiveness across a wide range of private sector industries in reducing occupational injuries and illnesses. To that end, the DoD is encouraging the application of VPP principles as a proven means to reduce workplace mishaps and ultimately improve readiness. Approval into VPP is OSHA's official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health performance. How does it work?
In VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health How VPP improves safety Statistical evidence for VPP's success is impressive. The average VPP worksite has a Days Away Restricted or Transferred (DART) case rate of 52%. What is the AF VPP Program? The Air Force is executing OSHA's VPP. The AF emphasizes accountability at all levels of command to transform its AFOSH management system to What is the driver?
The Secretary of the Air Force directed implementation of OSHA VPP throughout the Air Force in March 2006. Secretary Wynne made clear that the VPP would provide the focus to develop 'best-in-class' safety and occupational health (SOH) programs.
How is the VPP Executed? The AF VPP CONOPS (currently in draft) has been designed to provide MAJCOMs and installations guiding principals and program direction to implement the VPP.
The CONOPS is not intended to provide explicit 'how to' but rather required execution elements. What are the VPP Goals? The HAF will monitor VPP execution via the AF Operational Safety Council (AFOSC) or the HAF Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Council (ESOHC).
MAJCOMs will monitor VPP execution through their ESOHCs or their AFOSH Council. Installations will execute the VPP and monitor completion of VPP action plans and milestone phase attainment via their ESOHC or AFOSH Council. Who will participate in the VPP? All AF units and AF tenants (including reserve components) on AF installations will normally participate in the host installation VPP.