scope:

Purpose.

This order establishes a written program that outlines requirements, procedures, and guidelines to protect Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) 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 AIR offices where chemicals are present. External industry workplaces include but are not limited to, aircraft or aircraft components manufacturing, plating facilities, agricultural operators, airports, and helipads.