AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record , is a legal document used in Air Force work centers to document the safety and health training of each employee. It can be prepared during the initial and recurring training - all employees must confirm their understanding of fire protection, health and environmental training, and occupational safety.
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The latest AF Form 55 fillable version was released on July 10, 2013 , and can be downloaded through the link below.
The U.S. Air Force (AF) has established a program to protect its employees and third parties from work-related accidents, illnesses, injuries, and deaths. All employees must be properly trained, qualified, and equipped before they start their job and whenever there is a change in processes, equipment, safety or work environment, health, and fire requirements. Additionally, conduct and document training if the employee has shown a lack of understanding of their responsibilities.
Use AF Form 55 to confirm training and knowledge of current Air Force regulations and rules. Training of all employees ensures their proficiency, reviews existing procedures, and introduces new methods if they are required. Follow these steps to complete Air Force Form 55:
Once the document is filled out, it must be maintained by the work center supervisor in the workplace and available during program evaluations and inspections for safety inspectors who perform a scheduled assessment. Update the documentation if and when necessary.