Air Force System Safety Handbook - System Safety Society

1. General (all levels)
(a) Define objectives
(b) Set policy
(c) Clarify lines of responsibility
(d) Establish appropriate organizational structures
(e) Determine funding issues
(f) Assist subordinate organizations
(g) Advise higher headquarters
(h) Evaluate performance of subordinate organizations
(i) Determine procedures for their own organization
2. System Safety Manager (Product or Logistics Center)
(a) Focal point of system safety for a program
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FUTURE SYSTEM SAFETY STRUCTURE
(b) Develop system safety program and plan IAW MIL-STD-882
(c) Ensure identification of hazards and risks
(d) Establish hazard-tracking system
(e) Coordinate system safety group meetings
(f) Ensure system safety in program documents
(g) Assist with source/contract issues
(h) Monitor contractor’s effort
(i) Identify system safety requirements
(j) Ensure feedback on tested/fielded systems
(k) Ensure safety incorporation into technical orders
(l) Monitor safety impacts of configuration changes
3. Program manager
(a) Establish an adequate system safety program
(b) Accept minor residual risks
(c) Document risk acceptance
(d) Report all residual risks to PEO
(e) Determine risk reduction priorities/actions
(f) Integrate system safety into total acquisition program
(g) Chair SSG meetings; periodically review hazards/risks
(h) Formalize system safety requirements
(i) Direct contractor efforts
4. Program Executive Officer (PEO)
(a) Assess risks for all residual hazards
(b) Report major risks to AFAE
(c) Establish system safety design criteria
(d) Establish safe operating limits
(e) Review system safety at milestones
5. Air Force Acquisition Executive (AFAE)
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