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Purpose of This Order.

This order establishes a written program that outlines requirements, procedures, and guidelines to protect Flight Standards Service (FS) employees from injury, illness, or death while performing work-related duties where chemicals are used, mixed, applied, and/or stored. This order is applicable to work at external industry workplaces, aircraft accident sites, and FS offices where chemicals are present. External industry workplaces include, but are not limited to, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, plating facilities, agricultural operators, airports, and helipads.